Best Live Music Restaurants in Universal City

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1. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Universal City

Booked 75 times today

Los Angeles’ ultimate seafood & prime rib buffet featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world. Enjoy all you can eat king crab legs, steamed lobster, oysters, shrimp, roasted duck, prime rib, filet, sushi, and bottomless beer/wine sips!

2. FIVE on the Hill

4.1

Excellent(975)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 42 times today

An elevated bar experience offering handcrafted cocktails, shared plates, and views overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

3. LAVO Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(1458)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 78 times today

LAVO Los Angeles is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.

4. MainRo

4.7

Exceptional(262)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 15 times today

Open Wednesday through Saturday, MainRo is Hollywood’s newest restaurant & supper club that provides a senses-stimulating experience that’s smart & sophisticated. A modern technological Moulin Rouge, MainRo perfectly blends the restaurant and nightlife scene into one venue. MainRo’s culinary concept takes a modern approach with locally-sourced ingredients and imported premium meats blending bold French, Japanese & Vietnamese flavors that will fulfill the senses with arousing fragrances and crave-worthy fare. The décor blends classic Hollywood Regency elements with art deco style in a technologically designed space outfitted with ultra 4K digital mapped screens. As the DJ varies the musical content the surrounding ambiance of the venue transforms and guests experience a show unlike any other, an artistic blend of live musical acts and performances throughout the evening, creating a magical experience where you are the star with the show happening in front, behind, & all around you.

5. Verse

4.8

Exceptional(1400)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Toluca Lake

Booked 26 times today

Romanticizing the term Angeleno Cuisine- With Chef Oscar at the culinary helm, we bring together the best flavors from around the world to create that eclectic premium experience. Through constant discovery, Chef has crafted true harmony through fresh hand-picked ingredients that serve as stand-alone pieces of our identity. Unparalleled sound- Under the guidance of grammy-winning mixer Manny Marroquin, Verse Los Angeles enlisted the best in the industry to provide a dining experience like none other. Through 11 subwoofers and 52 total speakers, guests are treated to a fully immersive environment that blends perfect acoustics, enabling private conversation while enjoying live performances. Libations- Catering to only the most discerning customers Verse's goal is to lead you down a path of discovery and inspiration through carefully balanced yet whimsical cocktails, a refined and thoughtful wine selection, and beers you’ve grown to trust.

6. The Nice Guy

4.6

Exceptional(992)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 49 times today

Tucked away in the heart of West Hollywood, The Nice Guy is an intimate restaurant and lounge, complete with world-class culinary offerings. A step above a restaurant, but not quite a club, the venue is a cozy, reservations-only destination for h.wood friends and family. Its aesthetic evokes the decadent lore of mafia bars and restaurants, where the owners and their friends could enjoy an evening together. Whether grabbing an early dinner or mingling into the early morning hours, the space cultivates a feeling of camaraderie among its clientele, which keeps guests coming back night after night.

7. Cannabis Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(674)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 20 times today

The Original Cannabis Cafe is a welcoming space for those who are cannabis connoisseurs and those who are canna-curious. Our comprehensive Flower Menu offers everything from pre-rolls, flower, small edibles and beverages to premium smoking accessories and all the way up to concentrates for experienced connoisseurs. If you're new to cannabis or haven't consumed in a while, our Flower Hosts will make recommendations and guide your experience. Our cafe offers tourists and locals the opportunity to experience cannabis in a sociable, restaurant-style atmosphere. There hasn’t been anything like this in existence for over 100 years, dating back to pre-prohibition era cannabis tea pads. We’re excited to set the standard on what a US-based cannabis cafe is, and share this rare experience with our like-minded (and inquisitive) cannabis community.

8. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1999)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 61 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.

9. Casa Madera

4.5

Awesome(270)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Hollywood Hills

Booked 38 times today

Casa Madera is a high-energy, fine-dining concept from hospitality group Noble 33, located in both West Hollywood and Toronto. We believe we eat with our senses: what we see, smell, and feel is part of the experience as a whole. This philosophy translates into the most mesmerizing dinner you'll ever have.

10. Olive and Grill

4.5

Awesome(158)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Studio City

Booked 49 times today

Olive & Grill is a modern mediterranean restaurant located in Studio City in the charming terrace under olives trees. We are excited to welcome you to our cozy and romantic restaurant, where you will surround yourself with the perfect ambiance, live music and indulge in our delicious food. Best known for our modern Mediterranean cuisine and hookah, our beautiful restaurant is sure to keep your belly full and your spirits high. Join us for brunch, lunch or dinner. We also offer delivery and pick up. For private events, please call (818) 308-1038.

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Leonardo
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
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LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.6
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Fabio
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice little outdoor restaurant with good vibes and live music, felt cozy yet warm and welcoming.
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FIVE on the HillPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Studio City
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4.1
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Sheryl
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Cafe Sierra is the BEST RESTURANT IN THE WORLD. THEY TREATED MY FAMILY LIKE FAMILY. ROGER THE MANAGER WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO FIND US A BOOTH AND MADE SURE WE RECEIVED SUPERB SERVICE. ALL OF THE FOOD WAS FRESH AND DELICIOUS, ESPECIALLY THE LOBSTER AND GIANT CRAB LEGS. PARVEL ROBETERS AT THE LOBSTER WAS EXCEPTIONALLY NICE AND WELCOMING. HE MADE SURE TO GIVE US THE BEST LOBSTERS AND CRAB LEGS. EVEN THOUGH THE RESTURANT IS PRICEY IT IS WORTH IT. THE AMBIENCE WAS VERY DECORATIVE WITH BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS DECOR. WE LOVE THIS PLACE. KUDOS 2 ROGER AND PRAVEL.
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Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Universal City
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4.4
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DwightVIP
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We really enjoyed the music, environment, and service at Verse. What blew us away was the quality of every dish we had. My wife is not a desert person and I had to fight her over the chocolate cake and carmel desert. delish!
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VersePrice: Very Expensive• American• Toluca Lake
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4.8
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Peter
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
This place is always amazing. Unique and so much fun. The people I took with me were floored, hah.
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MainRoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Hollywood
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4.7

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1. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

2. FIVE on the Hill

3. LAVO Los Angeles

4. MainRo

5. Verse

6. The Nice Guy

7. Cannabis Cafe

8. The Tower Bar

9. Casa Madera

10. Olive and Grill

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