The Ivy is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace that has attracted a bevy of celebrities. Paparazzi often camp out nearby to capture images of celebrities as they eat at the Ivy. A few popular movies have even filmed restaurant scenes at the Ivy, including "Get Shorty" and "The Bodyguard." The restaurant serves upscale American cuisine. Among reported celebrity sightings were Madonna, Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Jennifer Aniston.
Koi is a Japanese-inspired restaurant in Hollywood. Koi is know for its tranquil settings reminiscent of a Japanese bath house. The subdued lighting, ambient sounds of running water and Buddha statues and bamboo-colored walls enhance the Koi's relaxed atmosphere. The staff serve Japanese food with California accents, and their menu includes a variety of seafood and sushi selections. Hollywood celebrities known to visit Koi include Scarlett Johansson, John Travolta, Jamie Foxx, Alec Baldwin, Denzel Washington and Leonardo DiCaprio
Chinois on Main is a Santa Monica restaurant founded by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck in 1983. Ever since, Chinois has been a hot spot for celebrity clientele, including Mick Jagger, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda and Tom Selleck. Wolfgang Puck developed a menu based on American cuisine fused with French culinary techniques. The interior features an eclectic design by Barbara Lazaroff and an open kitchen.
Lucy's El Adobe Cafe is a Mexican restaurant located in Hollywood. Movie stars, politicians and singers have visited Lucy's for years. The restaurant is located directly across the street from Paramount Studios, increasing the probability of seeing a Hollywood star. The restaurant serves traditional Mexican cuisine and drinks such as margaritas and Mexican martinis. Celebrities known to eat at Lucy's includes Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Diane Keaton, Phil Collins, Lyle Lovett and Winona Ryder.
