The Hollywood sign, the Walk of Fame, the lights, the cameras...If you're heading out to Hollywood to sightsee and explore Tinseltown, chances are you'll want to eat in style like a movie star. Before you potentially subject your stomach to a rough experience, listen to critical consensus to find the best restaurants in the area.
Although it may look like a generic fast food restaurant on the outside, the authentic Latin American food has won over critics at the "Los Angeles Times" and "LA Magazine". It also has branches in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles.
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
bossanovafood.com
Having been the subject of praise from the "Los Angeles Times", "LA Weekly" and "LA Magazine", Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is considered a local institution for its old-fashioned southern soul food. The house specialty is fried chicken smothered in onions and gravy, which comes with your choice of grits, biscuits or waffles.
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
1514 N. Gower St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-962-0276
roscoeschickenandwaffles.com
"Travel & Leisure Magazine" and Gayot have both recommended Katsuya, not just for its tasty sushi and potent cocktails, but also for its sophisticated décor, which was designed by Philippe Starck, widely regarded as one of the world's premiere designers of upscale restaurant interiors.
Katsuya
6300 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-871-8777
sbe.com/katsuya/
"LA Weekly" commends Palms Thai for its traditional take on spicy curries and noodle dishes. All meals are strictly prepared with white meat and zero percent trans-fat oil.
Palms Thai
5900 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-462-5073
palmsthai.com
The "Los Angeles Times" claims that Zankou Chicken serves up the best fried chicken in all of Los Angeles, while the "LA Weekly" recommends its chicken tarna sandwiches, baba ghanoush and shawarma. Zankou Chicken has a policy of only using fresh, healthy ingredients in all their meals.
Zankou Chicken
5065 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-665-7842
zankouchicken.com
Gourmet fine dining at its finest, with praise from the likes of the "LA Weekly" (who selected Susan Feniger's Street as Best Restaurant of 2010 in their annual write-up), "Los Angeles Times, Gayot and LA Magazine to prove it. Tempting items on the dinner menu include mandoo vegetable dumplings and lamb kafta meatballs.
Susan Feniger's Street
742 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-203-0500
eatatstreet.com
The best Mexican food you're likely to find on the Sunset Strip, with a hipster crowd that also comes for El Compadre's famous flaming margaritas. The tacos and enchiladas verdes are well worth sampling.
El Compadre
7408 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-874-7924
elcompadrerestaurant.com
The Hungry Cat is a seafood restaurant and oyster bar with a neighborhood feel. It has delighted the taste buds of critics from the "LA Times" and "LA Magazine", among others. Try the caviar, the Japanese octopus or the steamed Alaskan king crab leg.
Hungry Cat
1535 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-462-2155
thehungrycat.com
Step back into time at this retro diner, which has received praise from the "LA Weekly" for its authentic take on Americana. Some of its signature dishes include Cajun catfish and eggs and a grilled tandoori salmon sandwich with cucumber yogurt on pumpernickel.
101 Coffee Shop
6145 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-467-1175
the101coffeeshop.com
Loteria is another excellent Mexican restaurant, and a great place for spicy Latin breakfasts, such as rancheros en salsa morita and chilaquiles verdes. Loteria's chef, Jimmy Shaw, has been featured on the Today Show.
Loteria Grill
6627 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-465-2500
loteriagrill.com
