Bar Etoile
Gracious dining room with high ceilings and a large central U-shaped bar focusing on natural wines and shareable small plates.
Mel's Drive-In Hollywood
Great cocktails, doesn't accept reservations, Vegan options
Clark Street Diner
Took over iconic 101 Coffee Shop space. Preserved vintage 60s decor. Fluffy Sonoran wheat pancakes, sourdough breakfast sandwich, diner burger. All-day breakfast. Single location at 6145 Franklin Ave.
Jemma
Chef Jackson Kalb's approachable Italian. Meatballs, pepperoni pizza, cacio e pepe, rigatoni alla vodka. Great execution with well-sourced ingredients. Family-friendly. Single location at 1717 Vine St.
Luv2eat Thai Bistro
Cult-following strip mall Thai spot. Phuket-style crab curry, jade noodles, pineapple fried rice. Co-owners Noree and Somruthai built a devoted fanbase. Single location at 6660 Sunset Blvd.
Mother Wolf
Chef Evan Funke's ode to Rome. Breathtaking 150-seat dining room. Wood-fired pizzas, rigatoni all'Amatriciana, bistecca alla Florentina. Always buzzing. Single location at 1545 Wilcox Ave.
Mr. T
Paris transplant by Guillaume Guedj. High-ceiling industrial space. French-inflected dishes with LA flavors: branzino beurre blanc, steak tartare, beef bourguignon. One of LA's best burgers. Single location at 953 N Sycamore Ave.
Musso & Frank Grill
Open since 1919. Over 100 years old. Red leather banquettes, white tablecloths, servers in red jackets. Famous fettuccine Alfredo, prime rib, flannel cakes. Ice-cold martinis. Single location at 6667 Hollywood Blvd.
Providence
Two Michelin stars. Chef Michael Cimarusti's seafood tasting menu ($325/person). Nearly two decades open. Courses include caviar, sashimi, lobster, black cod. Single location at 5955 Melrose Ave.