Restaurant Review: Hollywood – Los Angeles Spots

A fan asked me to recommend a list of Hollywood – L.A. dining spots for their trip. Restaurant recommendations are more useful if it’s relevant to the individual’s preferences for Food and Atmosphere. It’s really tough to suggest a dining spot without knowing these 2 things. Therefore, I listed a culinary variety of four restaurants around Hollywood that would be easy for someone’s first visit to this area. I’ve included a list of recommended dishes for each restaurant to give you a better idea of what kind of food you can try. Since the fan is visiting from Japan, I tried to avoid Japanese cuisine from the list.

I always love sharing places and dishes with others and have many more to suggest. If there’s something you’re looking for or want to recommend, let me know. Click here to see more Restaurant Reviews.

Restaurant: JAR
Contact:
8225 Beverly Blvd. (at Harper)
Los Angeles, California 90048
Phone: 323-655-6566
Hours: Monday through Sunday, service begins at 5:30. Sunday Brunch starts at 10:00 a.m.

Dishes to Try:

Appetizers:
Black Mussels, ong choy, lobster béarnaise, fennel salt 14
Half Dozen Oysters on the half shell, black pepper ponzu 16
Lobster Cocktail, green mango, currant tomato, spicy lime vinaigrette 18

Salads:
Haricot Vert, shiitake, shallot, la quercia prosciutto, whole grain mustard dressing 16
Jar Chopped Salad, chicken, parma ham, fennel, red onion, green olive, cabbage, feta 14
Fall Apple Celery Salad, arugula, marcona almonds, parmesan 13

Broilers And Roasts:
Lemongrass Chicken, kaffir lime leaf 20
Char Sui Pork Chop 28

Braises And Sautés:
Chopped Sirloin, fried egg, green peppercorn sauce 21
Coq au Vin, red wine, applewood smoked bacon, pearl onions, crimini 21
Lamb Shank, star anise, coriander, garlic 25
Jar’s Signature Pot Roast, carrots, caramelized onions 29

Sides:
Japanese purple yams,
crème fraîche, chives 10
Creamed spinach 8
Water spinach, garlic, red chilies 8
Braised baby turnips 8
Duck fried rice 9

Restaurant: DAKOTA
Scene: Hollywood Roosevelt glam, low-lit
Contact:
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd (At Orange Ave), Hollywood, CA
Phone: 323-769-8888
Hours: Daily 5:30pm
Food: Modern steak house
Price: a la carte $9-$38

Dishes to Try:
Crisp Apple Cider Braised Pork Belly
Turbot pan roasted, melted leeks, beurre blanc, caviar
Beef Duo Grassfed New York Strip, Beef Cheek, gruyere potato gratin, brocoolino, bordelaise
Valrhona Chocolate Souffle
Lobster Tortelloni , chantarelles, pancetta, english peas
Mac & Cheese white truffle oil
Pot Roast, root vegetables, roasted fingerlings, red wine braise
Pork Osso Bucco
Truffled Espresso Ice Cream Sandwich , chocolate sauce, salt roasted almonds

Contact:
Neighborhood – Park La Brea
Cross St: Poinsettia Pl.
7313 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-297-0070
Parking: Tricky Street Parking, Valet
Cuisine: Italian
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Price Range: $26-$30
Hours: Lunch: Tues. – Fri. Noon-2:30pm, Dinner: Tues.-Sun. 5:30pm-10:30pm
Reservations: Recommended
Dress Code: Casual Chic (No flip-flops or sweat pants)
Atmosphere: Cozy, Special Occasion
Seating: Outdoor – Small front patio, Inside – Several square tables, few round tables, quiet wine bar counter, pizza counter in back.
Payment: Major Credit Cards

Dishes to Try:
Gorgonzola Salad with balsamic vinegar, pears and organic leafy greens
Pasta e Fagioli with Maltagliati Pasta and Borlotti Beans
Spaghetti with Eggplant, Tomato, Basil and Dried Ricotta
Lasagna Verde “Omaggio Nonna Elvira” with Beef and Veal Ragu
Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt with Aromatic Herbs
Tagliolini Pasta with White Truffles
Nettle Ravioli al Burroro with Tomato Sauce
Whole roasted Turbot with capers, olives, tomatoes for Two
Pizza Margherita
Pizza with White Truffles
Affogato Gelato
Bombolotti all’ Amatriciana with Guanciale, San Marzano Tomatoes and Hot Pepper

Click here to see the review on Angelini Osteria.

Restaurant: MOREL’S FRENCH BISTRO AND STEAKHOUSE
Contact:
Address: 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Hours: Daily 11:30am – 11:00pm Brunch Weekends: 11am – 1pm
Phone: 323-965-9595
Price: $8-$32+

Here are some dishes I recommend:
Prime Rib Baguette Sandwich
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Charcuterie Platter
Cheese Menu – Amazing selection of over 20 different cheeses!
Apple Tart Tatin
Three Cheese and Chocolate Torte
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Chocolate Profiteroles
Warm Chocolate Souffle

Click here to see the review on Morel’s French Bistro.