Katsuya Hollywood
Hollywood & Vine with the W Hotel. Delphine serves a California-Mediterranean menu in a modern, cool dining and lounge space; while Victor Drai’s Hollywood on the roof of the property is all about being seen with a well-crafted cocktail in hand by the pool.Just a few miles down the hill off the 101 Freeway is Universal CityWalk Hollywood, next to Universal Studios Hollywood, where you’ll find tons of restaurants, shops and entertainment. Try Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Camacho’s Cantina and Hard Rock Café Hollywood.
For a little local history, Dakota at the Roosevelt Hotel serves steaks and chops amid a building that housed the original Academy Awards Ceremony back in 1929. Just outside the property, you can sit at a bar stool while enjoying one of the best burgers, and people-watching, at 25 Degrees.Twist at the Hollywood Renaissance, offers more contemporary California dining with a shared small plates experience option. Also at the Hollywood & Highland Center (the current home of the Academy Awards) dine on American comfort food at The Grill on Hollywood where you just might catch an agent negotiating a deal with an actor or studio head.
Want to feel like a cast member of Swingers? Head to the 101 Coffee Shop on Franklin where scenes from the movie were filmed. If you want to embrace the healthy California lifestyle, order a meal size salad at Tender Greens. If trying local seafood is high on your list, Providence on Melrose is a must.
Comfort food is available in abundance, and in fun settings such as Pig’n Whistle - a colorful eatery for everything from pub grub to pizza or Mel’s Drive-in for a quick burger and shake 1950’s style.
Don’t’ let the long lines on LaBrea deter you from grabbing a dog at legendary Pink’s; or Hooters of Hollywood for spicy chicken wings and beer. Roscoe’s House of Chicken n’ Waffles, yes they are served together, is truly an institution.Hollywood also offers a melting pot of ethnic culinary experiences that are also a great way to explore this part of town. Romantic Yamashiro is perched just at the foothills of Hollywood and offers Asian food with wonderful views of the city lights, while Katsuya is the celebrity spotting place for cutting edge sushi. The Mexican mole hungry should head to the Loteria Grill. Mark Peel’s Campanile will make you feel like a trip to the Italian countryside with its villa setting and wonderful pastas.
Susan Feniger’s (one half of the ‘Two Hot Tamale’s’) Street is all about multi-culture dining experience from street carts around the world from India to Singapore.Falcon is not just a pretty dining room but a great place to close out an evening on the town with a night-cap or dancing. If you’re feeling nostalgic, head to Musso & Frank Grill for a martini served by tuxedo clad waiters – just the way it’s been for over 90 years.
