Restaurants near Hollywood and Highland Center

Such an awesome date night, venue was beautiful, singer was amazing, the cocktails were excellent, food was just ok (but we weren’t really there for the food). Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a fun night out in Hollywood.

Loved it! The service and the food were amazing. There’s wax statues to take pictures with there too

To dine at Musso & Frank’s Grill is to have an experience like no other in LA: old world style, dishes that have long since disappeared from the menus of any other of its competitors and the pleasure of knowing that one is dining in a space that has probably catered for virtually every great name ever to have graced Hollywood in the course of the past century. Look beyond the cheap and tawdry pseudo glamour of the rest of the Hollywood strip and allow yourself the pleasure of an authentic experience you will never forget, long after the memory of all the dross of the surrounding razzmatazz has faded into oblivion. Worth every penny twice over.

Shirley Brasserie was a wonderful dining experience that paired the great atmosphere of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with great food. The Restaurant occupies a quiet part of the Lobby area and is large enough to find seating but intimate enough to feel separated from other diners. The menu is spartan but focused, as is the wine list. The appetizers we had were first-rate and handsomely presented. I would recommend the chicken liver mousse, as it was special and hadn't seen it elsewhere. I consider myself an expert on duck and generally prefer it roasted, as many restaurants don't really have the expertise to properly sear it. Not true here. The duck was properly spiced and glazed and seared just right. For this style of preparation, I've not had better. The Shirley Brasserie is not inexpensive, but considering the quality of the food and service (which was also outstanding), I would rate it as a good value. Something for a special occasion.

To preface my review, I frequently dine at Hard Rock prior to musicals at Pantages theater. When I arrived at the reception area I was greeted by my first name and then escorted to my table. I was pretty impressed that they remember me from previous visits and appreciate that level of service. Regarding my meal; I was there for lunch. I started with the Paloma cocktail which was very refreshing. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich which comes with fries. Hard Rock has the absolute best pulled pork sandwich and it will be my favorite. I didn’t have time for breakfast so I ordered their cheesecake for dessert. It is so good. I order it plain because it doesn’t need anything else. My server was Stephanie. She gave me time to relax for a few minutes with my cocktail before ordering my meal. She checks in periodically to make sure everything is okay. Hard Rock is a great way to begin a day in Hollywood and you can’t go wrong with the menu or service. Thanks for the good food and great service!