"With, or Under, the Stars…"
From the latest, trendiest celebrity-owned hotspot to simple burger joint, WeHo’s 1.9 miles offer a delicious and diverse choice of dining pleasures. With classic favorites on Sunset, Santa Monica Blvd, and the Avenues you’ll find an emerging culinary scene, making West Hollywood the center of fresh and young-spirited dining.
SWANK
Asia de Cuba (8440 W Sunset Boulevard; 323.848.6000;
morganshotelgroup.com)
For a great view of the LA skyline or people watching and celeb spotting, Asia de Cuba in the Mondrian Hotel is the place to be. Critically acclaimed family-style Asian cuisine in this trendy, yet elegant and tasteful, dining experience.
Katana (8439 W Sunset Boulevard; 323.650.8585;
sushiroku.com)
Rustic Japanese fare, new-age design, and a beautifully hip crowd. Visit the swanky patio that overlooks the Strip while you dine on your favorite dish.
O-BAR (8279 Santa Monica Boulevard; 323.822.3300;
obarrestaurant.com)
Diners enjoy the "familiar with a twist" cuisine. A mix of gay and straight on any given night, be sure to visit the forbidden garden and the stylish cabanas.
UPSCALE
La Boheme (8400 Santa Monica Boulevard, 323.848.2360;
cafe-laboheme.com)
One of the most romantic dining experiences in Los Angeles, La Boheme is the perfect spot for a dinner for two by the fireplace or a night with friends at their Bar Tosca. Dramatic gothic interior combines with classic California fare. The restaurant has added a new chef, new look, and live performances on select evenings.
Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel (8358 Sunset Boulevard; 800.225.2637;
sunsettowerhotel.com)
Visitors will find a cozy space, private seating and a high level of service in this Sunset Strip art deco hotel. The Tower Bar is the perfect lounge for a mellow evening where Maitre d' Dimitri Dimitrov (ex-Diaghilev) presides over attentive, friendly service.
OSCAR INSPIRED
Morton’s (8764 Melrose Avenue; 310.276.5205;
mortons.com)
Filent mignon or ahi tuna, this restaurant is a star-gazers dream. A lunch-time favorite of celebrities and a fancy, fulfilling dining experience.
Wolfgang Puck at the Pacific Design Center (8687 Melrose Avenue; 310.657.0800;
>pacificdesigncenter.com)
Legendary restaurateur Wolfgang Puck – formerly of Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard - comes back to West Hollywood and joins the Pacific Design Center as the main restaurant/caterer in the building for some of the biggest Hollywood parties and events.
FUNKY & FUN
Saddle Ranch Chop House (8371 W Sunset Boulevard; 323. 656.2007;
srrestaurants.com)
Breakfast, lunch or dinner (and drinks), you won’t want to miss the mechanical bull in the midst of this All-American, ranch style steak house with mammoth portions.
Mel’s Drive In (8585 W Sunset Boulevard; 310.854.7200;
melsdrive-in.com)
This '50s-inspired diner was made famous by “American Graffiti.” Mel’s serves classic diner eats like chili fries and milkshakes.
Hamburger Mary’s (8288 Santa Monica Boulevard; 323.654.3800;
hamburgermarysweho.com)
This fun Santa Monica joint serving American cuisine invites patrons to eat, drink, and be “mary.” With a bill that comes to you in a high heeled shoe, legendary drag queen bingo, cabaret and themed drink nights, there is never a dull moment at Mary’s.
