Top Celebrity Hot Spots in West Hollywood
These restaurants, bars and gyms are great places to see a few famous faces during your visit.
Equal parts exciting and surreal, spotting A-listers is part of everyday life in star-studded Los Angeles. Celebrities flock to West Hollywood to dine, shop, cut loose and take meetings at all sorts of local businesses. From old-school speakeasies and tucked-away cocktail clubs to TikTok-famous cafés, you never know where you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with famous faces of the big and small screen.
Stella
MICHELIN Guide-recognized Stella blends traditional Italian fare with locally sourced ingredients for an elegant dining experience. Leonardo DiCaprio, Danny DeVito and Sofia Vergara are known to frequent this Design District hot spot. Be sure to order the su filindeu, “the world’s rarest pasta,” served in roasted bone broth.
Where: 8899 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
Barney’s Beanery
Beloved in West Hollywood since the 1920s, Barney’s Beanery serves diner classics in an unpretentious roadhouse-style bar and restaurant. From Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez to Amy Adams and Emilia Clarke, celebs flock here to watch sports, grab drinks and enjoy pizza, nachos and a variety of sandwiches. Sources say Taylor ordered beer and pizza, so sit back, relax and enjoy Barney’s Beanery (Taylor’s version).
Where: 8447 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The Fleur Room
Old Hollywood meets modern maximalism at The Fleur Room, a reservations-only, star-studded cocktail lounge on Sunset Boulevard. Their extensive champagne list and curated spirits selection make for a great night out, and if you’re lucky, you may see A-listers like Kendall Jenner and Kevin Hart.
Where: 9201 W. Sunset Blvd Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Sushi Park
Tucked between a chiropractic office and a lash salon in a shopping center just off Sunset Boulevard, Sushi Park has been hailed as one of the best sushi restaurants in Los Angeles. As the (in)famous sign states, Sushi Park serves no salad, no teriyaki, no tempura and no “trendy sushi,” but the authentic omakase is enough to attract Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and the Kardashian-Jenner clan.
Where: 8539 W. Sunset Blvd #20, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Community Goods
Community Goods, just off Melrose in the Pacific Design Center, surged in popularity thanks to social media, and the matcha and pastries are certainly Insta-worthy. It’s become part of the Biebers’ morning routine, and you’re almost certain to spot an influencer or two.
Where: 710 N. Edinburgh Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Madeo
This classic Italian restaurant, right next to the 1 Hotel West Hollywood, honors the Madeo family’s heritage with timeless recipes and old-school ambiance. It’s one of Drake’s favorites — he even mentioned their Calamari Affogati in his 2018 track “Diplomatic Immunity.”
Where: 8490 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Delilah
This sexy, modern-day supper club is a fave among the celebrity set. Photography is forbidden inside so that celebs can party in peace. Drake, Kendall Jenner, and Justin and Hailey Bieber are a few people who have been spotted at the vintage-inspired venue. Tip: Head next door to Employees Only for a nightcap of prohibition-style cocktails.
Where: 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Urth Caffé
Always buzzing with a trendy Melrose Avenue crowd, Urth Caffé offers casual indoor/outdoor dining and some of the best organic coffees and teas in all of LA. The menu also features fresh, healthy salads, soups and sandwiches, plus pies, cakes and other decadent desserts. Katy Perry, Jessica Alba and Jake Gyllenhaal are a few of the celebs who have been known to frequent Urth Caffé’s Melrose location, and the HBO series Entourage filmed several episodes here.
Where: 8565 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tower Bar
The elegant Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel has drawn celebrities since the 1940s (you can see pictures of some of them on the walls). At night, the dim, flickering candlelight provides a perfect cover for stars like Pedro Pascal, Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone to go incognito, and the distant sparkle of city lights from the pool deck creates a glamorous backdrop that screams classic Hollywood.
Where: 8358 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Cavatina
Cavatina is located inside the legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel, also frequented by celebs like Steven Tyler and Ozzy Osbourne. The vibe is totally California; the ingredients, market-fresh. The main dining room exudes casual elegance, but hey, this is LA, so sit outside and enjoy the stars both above and around you.
Where: 1200 Alta Loma Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Dan Tana’s
Showbiz bigwigs, including George Clooney and Brad Pitt, have been dining at this little yellow bungalow just south of the Sunset Strip since 1964. With cozy red-leather booths and checkered tablecloths, Dan Tana’s oozes family-style Italian charm with an added helping of Hollywood glitz.
Where: 9071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Craig’s
Restaurateur Craig Susser spent 23 years at Dan Tana’s and then struck out on his own with Craig’s in 2011. This classic American eatery on Melrose is one part old Hollywood charm and two parts upscale with a friendly vibe. Their menu is American-Italian with seafood, meat, pizza and vegan options. Famous visitors include George Clooney, Ozzy Osbourne, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, and the cast of Game of Thrones.
Where: 8826 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
DOGPOUND Gym
Always keep your eyes peeled for celebrities on Robertson Avenue, which is lined with incredibly trendy shops, spas and gyms. DOGPOUND gym is owned by elite trainer and entrepreneur Kirk Myers, who can take a good part of the credit for the chiseled physiques of Hugh Jackman, Adam Levine and Taylor Swift.
Where: 627 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Cecconi’s
With Venetian roots, established in London and now in West Hollywood, Cecconi’s features a chic crowd, upscale Italian-inspired fare and an elegant yet relaxed dining room. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends, we won’t be surprised if you’re tempted to stay all day long. You might even spot royalty; Prince Harry has been known to stop by.
Where: 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
SUR Restaurant & Lounge
It’s been more than a decade since Lisa Vanderpump’s SUR (short for “Sexy Unique Restaurant,” btw) first graced TV screens on Vanderpump Rules. Since then, the restaurant, the show and the food have taken on a life of their own. The eclectic menu showcases global influences, from the Hamachi and Avocado Sashimi at the raw bar to classic steaks and pasta entrees. Surprising no one, the cocktails are on point, whether you’re popping in for the well-loved happy hour or settling in for bottomless brunch beneath a tassled umbrella outside. With luck, your resy might just coincide with filming.
Where: 606-614 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tom Tom Restaurant & Bar
On any given Sunday, Santa Monica Boulevard’s gay bars and brunch restaurants are buzzing with festivity. Named for the two Toms of Vanderpump Rules (Schwartz and Sandoval), this spot in the Vanderpump family’s West Hollywood empire draws Bravo fans in droves for its beloved Sunday brunch. You may see TV crews filming, as the venues don’t shy away from the cameras, and neither should you!
Where: 8932 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
The Comedy Store
Virtually every night of the week, you can yuk it up with big-name comics (along with exciting up-and-comers) at this legendary comedy club. Founded by Sammy Shore (father of MTV personality Pauly Shore) and run by his wife, Mitzi, for decades, “The Store” helped launch the careers of everyone from Robin Williams to David Letterman. Present-day regulars include Marc Maron, Neal Brennan and Patton Oswalt.
Where: 8433 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Training Mate
Khloé Kardashian’s Revenge Body often called upon celebrity trainer Luke Milton and his West Hollywood gym, Training Mate, to help people sculpt their best comeback bods. Snag a single class pass or a week’s membership while you’re in WeHo and see who you spot while staying fit.
Where: 7825 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046
Rocco’s
This lively venue proudly calls itself “the Heart of WeHo.” Open-air dining and dynamic programming keep locals, tourists and celebs like Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis enjoying a world-famous Sunday Funday. Tip: Start at Rocco’s and head west toward The Abbey, stopping at fun points along the way. Or vice versa!
Where: 8900 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Drake’s Hollywood
This hot spot on Melrose evokes an atmosphere of old Hollywood, from the leather booth seats to the warm, dim lighting. Expect to see a wide range of celebs; Chelsea Handler, Mindy Kaling and Kelly Osbourne have been photographed here.
Where: 8747 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Catch
The Daily Beast called Catch “LA’s coolest celebrity restaurant” back in 2016, and it hasn’t cooled off since then. The swankiest rooftop bar scene and a menu of creative seafood preparations are the perfect combination for celebrities at this Melrose Avenue eatery. Past celeb sightings include Cindy Crawford, Paris Hilton and David Beckham.
Where: 8715 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069
