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1. The Tower Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2016)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • West Hollywood
Booked 74 times today
The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.
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2. Saffy's
4.8
Exceptional(1237)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood
Booked 101 times today
A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.
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3. State Social House
4.8
Exceptional(166)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • West Hollywood
Booked 1 time today
We offer savory American Pub Bites with flavors from the farms of California to the Far East and Europe. At each of our four bars, we offer 20 beers on tap, an elegant selection of boutique wines and a unique seasonal cocktails menu. We offer The Tortugo Lounge next door where you can sit back and enjoy a fine cigar. We have TVs throughout the first floor and The Tortugo Lounge here you can watch all major sporting events. And for those who enjoy live music and a more intimate setting, we offer The Attic upstairs.
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4. The Little Door
4.7
Exceptional(3044)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • West Hollywood
Booked 26 times today
Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoorFor reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.
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5. Formosa Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(1084)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • West Hollywood
Booked 54 times today
The Formosa Cafe is a restaurant and bar founded in 1939 and located at 7156 Santa Monica Boulevard at the intersection with North Formosa Avenue, in West Hollywood, California.The restaurant has a long history of movie star and film industry patronage due to its close proximity to studio lot across the street, which began as the United Artists lot and was later owned by Warner Bros. Generations of movie stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable have eaten meals at The Formosa. Frank Sinatra is reputed to have spent many nights at the Formosa in the 1950s, pining over Ava Gardner.After a brief 2 year hiatus, a complete refurbishment, and a tremendous menu update The Formosa Cafe has returned to serve the Los Angeles community once again.
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6. Tabla by Sofi
4.2
Awesome(65)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • West Hollywood
Booked 1 time today
Formerly in partnership with Sofi Restaurant, experience TABLA - a tapas style dining collaboration of LA chic meets Greek Mediterranean fusion. Tabla is a hidden gem in the heart of Los Angeles. Come experience vibrant weekend nightlife and a chill ambiance all in one.
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7. Bar Verde – Nordstrom at the Grove
4.2
Awesome(303)
Price: Moderate
• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Booked 3 times today
Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (323) 900-1610 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.
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8. Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails – SBE
4.1
Excellent(194)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Named as one of "OpenTable Diners’ Choice" Winners, Hyde Sunset is the Hollywood hot-spot to dine! With a refreshed design, Hyde Sunset Kitchen +Cocktail offers a new dinner menu that serves California cuisine with a few elevated interpretations of classic Italian dishes as well as wood fire steaks. A charming, open-air eatery by day and a trendy, party destination by night, Hyde will open Thursday through Saturday for dinner service and transform into the beloved Hyde nightclub once the meal is finished.
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9. Cento Pasta Bar
4.7
Exceptional(930)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Mid-City
Booked 38 times today
BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.
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10. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
4.6
Exceptional(1602)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beverly Hills
Booked 19 times today
Vibrant and unforgettable, there's no better place to sit, sip and unwind in Beverly Hills than our bar. You'll find an exceptional wine list and a cocktail menu filled with classic and new creations. It's the perfect destination for all in search of relaxed late-night indulgence.

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  • RonVIP
    Los Angeles •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our favorite neighborhood spot. The food is always extraordinary. We had couple of less than stellar experiences out of many the were, in fact, stellar. Lately and especially yesterday, the experience was fantastic. Everyone was friendly. The service was paced perfectly. We took friends from out of town to experience Saffy’s and they could not stop raving about every dish. We all had a hard time picking the best of the night. Great spot. Highly recommended. RG.
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    Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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    4.8
  • Marcos
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My partner and I had a great experience! We got some drinks at the bar first, then we got seated in the iconic train car for dinner. Our server Simone was amazing! She was super friendly, recommended good items on the menu, and she was all around so wonderful! The drinks were strong and had nice flavors, the food was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is also stunningly beautiful! Completely recommend!!
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    Formosa CafePrice: Expensive• Asian• West Hollywood
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    4.7
  • len
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    Superior service experience and delicious food. It is spendy, but completely delivers if your expectations are a classy and classic West Hollywood experience with charm and a gorgeous view. Anthony's over/above service while waiting in the bar area was precious.
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    The Tower BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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    4.7
  • Catherine
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 8, 2025
    Very nice romantic place and the food and drinks were 10 out of 10
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    The Little DoorPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• West Hollywood
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    4.7
  • Norma
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 8, 2024
    Took a while to get served but once we did the staff was fabulous and attentive. Great ambiance but a bit noisy.
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    State Social HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• West Hollywood
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    4.8

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