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Historic Restaurants in Los Angeles
Bar / Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Tasha G.
"I stopped by Dominick's last week to meet some friends for Happy Hour; boy am I glad I did! This cute little place has a truly unique old-school decor ..." more
8715 Beverly Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Kristen D.
"This place has great sandwiches the only down side is the line. There is always a line here but the food is worth it. This place is historic and a LA ..." more
1001 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Historic Restaurant / Lounge
Reviewed by Daniel K.
"Situated on a strange corner of 8th Street and Armore Avenue in the heart of Korea Town, Taylor's Steakhouse is an old school joint that probably pre- ..." more
3361 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005
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Asian Restaurant / Bar
Reviewed by Eleonora F.
"The second you walk in, you truly wish it was the 40's again with the women dressed in beautiful wispy, ball room gowns and mosaically coiffed hair wi ..." more
7156 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90046
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Deli / Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Rolando P.
"I ate Canter's one night after bar-hopping (it seemed like other people there had been, too) and I was jonesing for some breakfast food. I ordered the ..." more
419 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Aaron P.
"Cause they make a mean one. Mean. Peppery. A force upon your gullet. And damn it's wonderful. Atmosphere conjures that fifteen year stretch betwee ..." more
6667 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
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Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Lauren A.
"There are very few bars or restaurants in the Malibu/SFV area that do not seek to be widely acknowledged for their excellence. When a sexy person is h ..." more
29983 Mulholland Highway
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Billy K.
"My Take: Finally, Uncle Bill’s Pancake House did not have a line that stretched back far enough north to reach Santa Monica. I was thrilled to get to ..." more
1305 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Bar / Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Chad F.
"My Take It's exclusive, expensive, and exciting. The Magic Castle has tricks and surprises around every corner and is a must-see for anyone visiting ..." more
7001 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028
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2575 West Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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Café / Historic Restaurant
Reviewed by Lauren A.
"My take: Down a windy, dirt road in Malibu, you’ll find yourself at the grand entrance of the famous Calamigos Ranch. Tucked quietly behind a tea-lit ..." more
Calamigos Ranch
327 Latigo Canyon Road
Malibu, CA 90265
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LA Historic Restaurants Overview
Los Angeles is a relatively new town, but even youngsters have their history. Los Angeles historic restaurants can evoke the glamour of Old Hollywood or the sophistication of midcentury madness. California cool has been on the cultural radar for a century now, and some of the city’s restaurants have appeared in the gossip pages for generations.
If the walls at Chateau Marmont could talk…they’d stay quiet because this is the place where the elite go to be discreet. Perched on the Sunset Strip hillside and modeled after a French villa, Chateau Marmont is perhaps Hollywood’s most historic celebrity hideaway, most likely thanks to a staff known to turn a blind eye to outrageous behavior. Nowadays, this fairy-tale castle is usually full of mostly A-list guests from the worlds of fashion, music, and film who check in to enjoy a few lazy and luxurious days of international cuisine and poolside cocktails.
As the final destination on Route 66, Los Angeles includes kitsch and Americana in its history as well. The quintessential Hollywood roadhouse since its opening in 1920 on Route 66, Barney’s Beanery transformed from a place where travelers could trade in their license plates for a free beer, to a gathering spot for Tinsel Town icons like Clark Gable and Errol Flynn, to a rowdy hangout for rockers like Hendrix, Joplin, and Morrison. A riot of color, noise, and history – and with a ceiling still covered by those license plates – the place is now a lively sports bar that attracts boisterous crowds of jocks, sports fans, and tattooed bikers.
Historic restaurants in Los Angeles may be less than a century old, but they are full of ghosts that you would probably recognize. Pull up a chair and enjoy.
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