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LA is full of swanky, trendy restaurants; some of them you may have seen via Instagram, and others are perhaps frequented by your favorite celebrity or even featured in a movie. But when you dine out in style, that also means you can expect higher prices, and if you’re going to be spending your hard-earned money on a nice meal, you want to know that the experience (and the food) is actually worth it.
Over the course of my 12 years in LA, I’ve been able to try out some of these places and am here to break down my honest thoughts on which high-end, well-known LA restaurants are worth it. 1. Musso & Frank Musso & Frank is the oldest restaurant in Hollywood. Famously featured in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, this cozy venue used to serve the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor (to name a few). Musso & Frank Pros
Musso & Frank Cons
Is Musso & Frank worth it? Yes! 2. Ka’Teen Ka’Teen is another Hollywood hotspot. Not a historic venue but rather popular with the ‘influencer’ crowd, this place is designed to be reminiscent of being in Tulum (ironically, another place deteriorated by influencers). Ka'Teen Pros
Ka'Teen Cons
Is Ka'Teen worth it? Honestly, for the prices, I think you can find better spots in LA. I would pass on this one. 3. Formosa Cafe Formosa Cafe is another historic Hollywood spot where legendary actors used to dine. Here, they serve Chinese food, and part of the venue includes a train car where you can sit and eat. Formosa Cafe Pros
Formosa Cafe Cons
Is the Formosa Cafe worth it? Yes, I think this one is worth checking out, but I would only go during their happy hour. 4. El Coyote El Coyote is a Mexican food restaurant that was also featured in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as it was the restaurant Sharon Tate went to the night she and others at her home were murdered. El Coyote has been around since 1931, so if you like historic spots, this is another option. El Coyote Pros
El Coyote Cons
Is El Coyote worth it? Yes, I would recommend this one, especially sitting outside on a nice sunny day. 5. Gracias Madre Gracias Made is a pretty West Hollywood restaurant on Melrose that caters to vegan-friendly dishes. Gracias Madre Pros
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Is Gracias Madre worth it? I would recommend this one for those who are vegan. It's a great date night spot, in particular. 6. Cecconi’s Another Melrose hotspot in West Hollywood, Cecconi’s is a swanky restaurant with an emphasis on Italian food. Cecconi's Pros
Cecconi's Cons
Is Cecconi's worth it? I would skip this one. If you want Italian food, I would instead go to Miceli's in Hollywood. It's the oldest Italian restaurant in Hollywood, and the food is way better. Comments are closed.
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Jill Zwarensteyn is a writer and comedian who has been featured on Amazon, truTV, The New York Times, Matador Network, BUST Magazine, Sleep Advisor, Tiplr, ARTRPRNR Magazine, YourTango, Thought Catalog, GoMad Nomad, Mashable, The Daily Mail UK, the Cannes Film Festival, LaughFest, Women's Lifestyle Magazine, and the Funny Women Festival LA. For more info visit: http://www.jillzwarensteyn.weebly.com Archives
October 2024
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