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The 18 Essential West Hollywood Restaurants

Where to dine in one of LA’s most iconic neighborhoods

by Eater Staff Updated Mar 8, 2024, 2:53pm PST

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| Wonho Frank Lee

by Eater Staff Updated Mar 8, 2024, 2:53pm PST

Though West Hollywood is best known for its glitzy celebrity hotspots, there is far more beneath the surface. This is one of Southern California’s best neighborhoods to find an impressive range of restaurants worth checking out including a TikTok star’s hot Saigon-inspired eatery, casual and excellent seafood, and a cannabis consumption lounge that serves food by one of Los Angeles’s most notable chefs. Below are the essential restaurants in West Hollywood.

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Lan Noodle

LAN Noodle first opened in Arcadia in 2019 and takes great care to make a Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup. Staff use a combination of beef and chicken bones for LAN’s broth, including 28 herbs and those very special hand-pulled noodles. The West Hollywood outlet opened in September 2023 and stays busy throughout the week.

7100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 130, West Hollywood, CA 90046

A man making hand-pulled noodles for Lanzhou beef noodle soup at LAN Noodle in Los Angeles. — LAN Noodle.

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Jones Hollywood

In 2023, a car crashed into Jones Hollywood, forcing its owners to close and repair for three months. The nearly 30-year-old restaurant partially reopened in March 2024. As of writing, the cafe still needs additional care but the moody red main dining room is operational — so stop in for a great cocktail, that spaghetti and meatballs, and hot apple pie served hot in a bubbling pool of caramel.

7205 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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The Jones Hollywood dining room with booths, tables, a bar, and red-hued lighting. — Jones.

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Breakfast by Salt's Cure

When in need of a hearty breakfast, Chris Phelp’s Breakfast by Salt’s Cure is the way to go. It's an easy-going setup with breakfast sandwiches, house-made sausage, and oatmeal griddle cakes made with chocolate chips, blueberry, or just plain. The griddle cakes are so good, that they don’t require a drop of syrup.

7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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PleasureMed

At PleasureMed, options abound. One can dine at Hind on the ground floor, or Irie, the lush cannabis consumption lounge right directly above the dispensary. Both food menus were developed by former Hatchet Hall chef Wes Whitsell with raw oysters, jerk fried quail, oxtail rigatoni, and a refreshing blood orange salad. Though cannabis can be consumed in Irie (they also serve inventive non-alcoholic cocktails), cocktails are only available in Hind where no cannabis consumption is allowed. Be sure to schedule enough time to marvel at the custom 3-D projections on the outdoor entry wall.

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7733 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90046

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A private dining room at PleasureMed’s Irie restaurant in West Hollywood. — PleasureMed.

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Madre

Though there are four Madre locations throughout Southern California, the West Hollywood outlet has a brilliant mezcal display (and one of the best collections in the country) behind the bar. It’s also an excellent choice for Oaxacan food including tlayudas, moles, and memelas. Order a strong cocktail or beer to wash it all down.

801 N Fairfax Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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Deep fried masa or memelas with toppings from Madre restaurant in Los Angles, California. — Memelas at Madre in West Hollywood.

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Irv's Burgers

Burger lovers rejoiced when Irv’s re-opened in a new Santa Monica Boulevard location in 2022. The beloved Irv’s burger is available, and a pared-down Just For You burger with Thousand Island dressing and thick pickles on a seeded proprietary bun. They even added some new options like thin-shaved pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs, tuna melts, and simple salads.

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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Connie and Ted's

Though Providence chef Michael Cimarusti opened Connie & Ted’s, it’s chef Sam Baxter who shapes the menu at this classic New England-style restaurant. The seafood is top-tier with oysters, fish and chips, three types of clam chowder, a Maine lobster roll, grilled fish, and a very beefy cheeseburger.

8171 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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A white, tan, and red building that houses Connie & Ted’s restaurant in West Hollywood, California. — Connie & Ted’s.

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Or Bar

Across the street from Connie & Ted’s is Or Bar, which resides inside the former Gold Coast. “Or” translates to gold in French, and the room positively radiates thanks to a 3,700-piece crystal chandelier in the middle of the room with black and gold colors throughout. Twists of classic cocktails prevail at Or Bar with coffee drinks available during the day.

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8228 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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Pura Vita

Brooklyn native Tara Punzone opened up her plant-based restaurant Pura Vita in 2018. It’s pure Italian, just no animal products. Nothing is short on flavor with antipasti, a truly wonderful arancini, pizza with house-made dough, and a lasagna made with cashew ricotta, spinach, and mushrooms.

8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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A layered green lasagna at Pura Vita restaurant in West Hollywood. — Pura Vita.

Norah

It’s always a pleasant experience to dine at Norah. The sunny, warm space feels both light and lush, with small to larger plates that include crudos, cornbread, salads, housemade pasta, roasted chicken, and braised short ribs.

8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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Di Di

Chef Tuệ Nguyễn successfully made the transition from TikTok star to restaurant owner. The young chef gathered ample attention via social media as Tway Da Bae before opening her Saigon-inspired restaurant Di Di in mid-2023. Try the fish sauce wings, shaking beef, and Vietnamese Caesar salad.

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755 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069

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A selection of vibrant Vietnamese dishes at Di Di in West Hollywood. — Đi Đi’s menu reflects chef Tuệ Nguyễn’s desire to expand diners’ views of Vietnamese food beyond well-known dishes like phở and bánh mì.

Tail O' the Pup

Tail O’ the Pup is designed to generate a smile. Bring the family or a group of friends to this retro-styled stand that is shaped like an actual hot dog and try the hot dogs, burgers, fries, soft serve, and milkshakes, along with beer and wine.

8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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The massive Tail O’ the Pup hot dog stand in West Hollywood. — Tail O’ the Pup.

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Petrossian

Though only open for lunch (or for the occasional reservations-only multi-course dinner), this West Hollywood restaurant remains one of the best places to treat someone with champagne and caviar. The famed Parisian caviar purveyor remodeled and reopened the space in 2009 and serves intricate, beautifully-plated French fare, including house-smoked salmon, Nicoise salad, and croque monsieur. And for those willing to splurge, there’s caviar service with blinis and creme fraiche with all the fixings.

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321 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

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Caviar with blinis from Petrossian in West Hollywood.

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Ladyhawk

In 2023, chef Charbel Hayek opened a dazzling Lebanese-inspired menu that fits perfectly into the Kimpton La Peer hotel. His personal touches make Ladyhawk one of West Hollywood’s new hottest restaurants. Everything is family-style with some of his mother’s recipes appearing on the menu with the fattoush salad, hummus, chicken, and tabbouli. The mezze platter with falafel, baba ghanoush, labneh, marinated olives, and tahini with fried cauliflower can easily feed two. They should be eaten right away with the piping hot pita bread fermented for 48 hours.

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627 North La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, California 90069

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An assortment of dishes with cocktails and wine at Ladyhawk in West Hollywood. — Ladyhawk.

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Uchi

The sixth location for the Austin-based Uchi opened in December. The room is a modern but relaxed space with a fashionable crowd and includes 30 prepared dishes that rotate with the seasons. Sashimi and sushi are the house specialties, but so are the barbecued quail with pine nuts or the Australian Wagyu with oxtail dashi and miso.

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9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Nigiri with chile topping on a wooden board at Uchi in West Hollywood. — Namahotate nigiri with strawberry XO, finger lime, lime zest, basil bud infused olive oil, and Maldon salt.

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Olivetta

This West Hollywood spot always has a crowded bar with incredibly attractive people. But upon closer inspection, Olivetta’s lush dining room offers excellent service and a beautifully executed menu that spans the Mediterranean with grilled Spanish octopus, grilled lamb ribs, paccheri pasta with vodka sauce, or the $185 dry-aged porterhouse steak.

9010 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Olivetta in West Hollywood, California — Olivetta in West Hollywood, California.

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Dan Tana's

This longstanding red sauce joint is as old-school as it gets. Although the restaurant’s conspicuous preference to seat regulars and celebrities over nobodies can be frustrating, try to visit on less busy weekdays to secure a table, chicken parm, and strong martinis in a historic spot.

9071 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Veal parmigiana and other dishes at Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood. — Dan Tana’s.

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Night + Market

Chef Kris Yenbamroong’s original Night + Market makes excellent Thai food. The menu includes Thai classics and lesser-known regional specialties like the pork toro, along with the khao soi and crispy rice salad. Additional locations of Night + Market include Venice, Silver Lake, and the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas.

9043 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Lan Noodle

7100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 130, West Hollywood, CA 90046

LAN Noodle first opened in Arcadia in 2019 and takes great care to make a Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup. Staff use a combination of beef and chicken bones for LAN’s broth, including 28 herbs and those very special hand-pulled noodles. The West Hollywood outlet opened in September 2023 and stays busy throughout the week.

7100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 130, West Hollywood, CA 90046

A man making hand-pulled noodles for Lanzhou beef noodle soup at LAN Noodle in Los Angeles. — LAN Noodle.

Jones Hollywood

7205 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

In 2023, a car crashed into Jones Hollywood, forcing its owners to close and repair for three months. The nearly 30-year-old restaurant partially reopened in March 2024. As of writing, the cafe still needs additional care but the moody red main dining room is operational — so stop in for a great cocktail, that spaghetti and meatballs, and hot apple pie served hot in a bubbling pool of caramel.

7205 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

The Jones Hollywood dining room with booths, tables, a bar, and red-hued lighting. — Jones.

Breakfast by Salt's Cure

7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

When in need of a hearty breakfast, Chris Phelp’s Breakfast by Salt’s Cure is the way to go. It's an easy-going setup with breakfast sandwiches, house-made sausage, and oatmeal griddle cakes made with chocolate chips, blueberry, or just plain. The griddle cakes are so good, that they don’t require a drop of syrup.

7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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PleasureMed

7733 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90046

At PleasureMed, options abound. One can dine at Hind on the ground floor, or Irie, the lush cannabis consumption lounge right directly above the dispensary. Both food menus were developed by former Hatchet Hall chef Wes Whitsell with raw oysters, jerk fried quail, oxtail rigatoni, and a refreshing blood orange salad. Though cannabis can be consumed in Irie (they also serve inventive non-alcoholic cocktails), cocktails are only available in Hind where no cannabis consumption is allowed. Be sure to schedule enough time to marvel at the custom 3-D projections on the outdoor entry wall.

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7733 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90046

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A private dining room at PleasureMed’s Irie restaurant in West Hollywood. — PleasureMed.

Madre

801 N Fairfax Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Though there are four Madre locations throughout Southern California, the West Hollywood outlet has a brilliant mezcal display (and one of the best collections in the country) behind the bar. It’s also an excellent choice for Oaxacan food including tlayudas, moles, and memelas. Order a strong cocktail or beer to wash it all down.

801 N Fairfax Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Visit Website

Deep fried masa or memelas with toppings from Madre restaurant in Los Angles, California. — Memelas at Madre in West Hollywood.

Irv's Burgers

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Burger lovers rejoiced when Irv’s re-opened in a new Santa Monica Boulevard location in 2022. The beloved Irv’s burger is available, and a pared-down Just For You burger with Thousand Island dressing and thick pickles on a seeded proprietary bun. They even added some new options like thin-shaved pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs, tuna melts, and simple salads.

7998 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

A burger on a plate with a hand-drawn note of thanks at Irv’s Burger in West Hollywood. — An Irv’s burger.

Connie and Ted's

8171 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Though Providence chef Michael Cimarusti opened Connie & Ted’s, it’s chef Sam Baxter who shapes the menu at this classic New England-style restaurant. The seafood is top-tier with oysters, fish and chips, three types of clam chowder, a Maine lobster roll, grilled fish, and a very beefy cheeseburger.

8171 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

A white, tan, and red building that houses Connie & Ted’s restaurant in West Hollywood, California. — Connie & Ted’s.

Or Bar

8228 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Across the street from Connie & Ted’s is Or Bar, which resides inside the former Gold Coast. “Or” translates to gold in French, and the room positively radiates thanks to a 3,700-piece crystal chandelier in the middle of the room with black and gold colors throughout. Twists of classic cocktails prevail at Or Bar with coffee drinks available during the day.

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8228 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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A post shared by Or Bar (@orbarweho)

Pura Vita

8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Brooklyn native Tara Punzone opened up her plant-based restaurant Pura Vita in 2018. It’s pure Italian, just no animal products. Nothing is short on flavor with antipasti, a truly wonderful arancini, pizza with house-made dough, and a lasagna made with cashew ricotta, spinach, and mushrooms.

8274 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

A layered green lasagna at Pura Vita restaurant in West Hollywood. — Pura Vita.

Norah

8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

It’s always a pleasant experience to dine at Norah. The sunny, warm space feels both light and lush, with small to larger plates that include crudos, cornbread, salads, housemade pasta, roasted chicken, and braised short ribs.

8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

Norah Charms The Pants Off the West Hollywood Dining Scene, Starting Tonight — Norah in West Hollywood

Di Di

755 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Chef Tuệ Nguyễn successfully made the transition from TikTok star to restaurant owner. The young chef gathered ample attention via social media as Tway Da Bae before opening her Saigon-inspired restaurant Di Di in mid-2023. Try the fish sauce wings, shaking beef, and Vietnamese Caesar salad.

Open in Google Maps

755 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Visit Website

A selection of vibrant Vietnamese dishes at Di Di in West Hollywood. — Đi Đi’s menu reflects chef Tuệ Nguyễn’s desire to expand diners’ views of Vietnamese food beyond well-known dishes like phở and bánh mì.

Tail O' the Pup

8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Tail O’ the Pup is designed to generate a smile. Bring the family or a group of friends to this retro-styled stand that is shaped like an actual hot dog and try the hot dogs, burgers, fries, soft serve, and milkshakes, along with beer and wine.

8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Visit Website

The massive Tail O’ the Pup hot dog stand in West Hollywood. — Tail O’ the Pup.

Petrossian

321 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Though only open for lunch (or for the occasional reservations-only multi-course dinner), this West Hollywood restaurant remains one of the best places to treat someone with champagne and caviar. The famed Parisian caviar purveyor remodeled and reopened the space in 2009 and serves intricate, beautifully-plated French fare, including house-smoked salmon, Nicoise salad, and croque monsieur. And for those willing to splurge, there’s caviar service with blinis and creme fraiche with all the fixings.

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321 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

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Caviar with blinis from Petrossian in West Hollywood.

Ladyhawk

627 North La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, California 90069

In 2023, chef Charbel Hayek opened a dazzling Lebanese-inspired menu that fits perfectly into the Kimpton La Peer hotel. His personal touches make Ladyhawk one of West Hollywood’s new hottest restaurants. Everything is family-style with some of his mother’s recipes appearing on the menu with the fattoush salad, hummus, chicken, and tabbouli. The mezze platter with falafel, baba ghanoush, labneh, marinated olives, and tahini with fried cauliflower can easily feed two. They should be eaten right away with the piping hot pita bread fermented for 48 hours.

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627 North La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, California 90069

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An assortment of dishes with cocktails and wine at Ladyhawk in West Hollywood. — Ladyhawk.

Uchi

9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

The sixth location for the Austin-based Uchi opened in December. The room is a modern but relaxed space with a fashionable crowd and includes 30 prepared dishes that rotate with the seasons. Sashimi and sushi are the house specialties, but so are the barbecued quail with pine nuts or the Australian Wagyu with oxtail dashi and miso.

Open in Google Maps

9001 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Nigiri with chile topping on a wooden board at Uchi in West Hollywood. — Namahotate nigiri with strawberry XO, finger lime, lime zest, basil bud infused olive oil, and Maldon salt.

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Olivetta

9010 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

This West Hollywood spot always has a crowded bar with incredibly attractive people. But upon closer inspection, Olivetta’s lush dining room offers excellent service and a beautifully executed menu that spans the Mediterranean with grilled Spanish octopus, grilled lamb ribs, paccheri pasta with vodka sauce, or the $185 dry-aged porterhouse steak.

9010 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Visit Website

Olivetta in West Hollywood, California — Olivetta in West Hollywood, California.

Dan Tana's

9071 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90069

This longstanding red sauce joint is as old-school as it gets. Although the restaurant’s conspicuous preference to seat regulars and celebrities over nobodies can be frustrating, try to visit on less busy weekdays to secure a table, chicken parm, and strong martinis in a historic spot.

9071 California Route 2, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Visit Website

Veal parmigiana and other dishes at Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood. — Dan Tana’s.

Night + Market

9043 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Chef Kris Yenbamroong’s original Night + Market makes excellent Thai food. The menu includes Thai classics and lesser-known regional specialties like the pork toro, along with the khao soi and crispy rice salad. Additional locations of Night + Market include Venice, Silver Lake, and the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas.

9043 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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