When Lucille Ball was filming "I Love Lucy" with her husband, Desi Arnaz, there was but one restaurant everyone knew they had to visit in Hollywood. That was the Brown Derby, where Lucy famously causes an accident and William Holden gets pie thrown in his face. Those days are long gone, but here are a few famous Hollywood restaurants of the modern day.
This one evokes another Lucy episode, "The Ricardo's Go to Japan." However, you don't need to head all the way to Japan in order to enjoy some wonderful Japanese culture and food. Here, you can taste traditional Japanese cuisine, including fresh sushi and sake. In addition, you'll be thrilled to be served by real Japanese geishas who will make you feel at home.
Geisha House
6633 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
310-460-6155
dolcegroup.com/geisha
A visit to Hollywood would not be complete without dropping by this famous landmark, known as a tourist attraction in and of itself. Located in the heart of Hollywood, Twist offers a "twist" by combining well known California cuisine with Asian influences to create some positively delectable foods which will tempt you to come back again and again. Another nice "twist" about this restaurant is that they embrace family-style dining, in which a giant plate of food is placed in the center of the table and each person simply helps himself to whatever he wants. From the barbecue pork to the freshly made sushi, this is one restaurant you don't want to miss.
Twist Restaurant and Bar
1775 N. Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
800-769-4774
renaissancehollywood.com/restaurant.asp
From California cuisine to French cuisine, consider Cafe de Artistes for your next Hollywood dining experience. This restaurant sports an all French menu including cassoulet and even a simple Mac and Cheese if you happen to have children with you (or if you just want to pretend you're a child again). Zagat reviews has offered this restaurant their highest praise, calling the restaurant "charming" and praising the "excellent bistro fair." The house it is located in a Hollywood landmark and features many charming effects to offer the visitor a unique Hollywood experience.
Cafe des Artistes
1534 N. McCadden Place
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-469 7300
cafedesartistes.info/client/artistes/index.html
Dakota is known as the place to be in Hollywood, featuring the amazing creations coming from the mind of executive chef Jeff Armstrong. Jeff is the former executive chef at Houston's 17 Restaurant where he elevated the eatery to the level of "top 20" restaurants according to Esquire magazine. H Magazine reviewed the restaurant in 2008 and declared it to be "impressive" and "inventive."
Dakota
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 769-8888
dakota-restaurant.com
