Formosa Cafe

Name: Formosa Cafe
Address: 7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, United States, 90046-5802
Telephone: (323) 850-1014
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1049 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 49 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

The Formosa Cafe is a restaurant and bar founded in 1939 and located at 7156 Santa Monica Boulevard at the intersection with North Formosa Avenue, in West Hollywood, California.

The restaurant has a long history of movie star and film industry patronage due to its close proximity to studio lot across the street, which began as the United Artists lot and was later owned by Warner Bros. Generations of movie stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable have eaten meals at The Formosa. Frank Sinatra is reputed to have spent many nights at the Formosa in the 1950s, pining over Ava Gardner.

After a brief 2 year hiatus, a complete refurbishment, and a tremendous menu update The Formosa Cafe has returned to serve the Los Angeles community once again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(323) 850-1014
Website
https://theformosacafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dan Huerta
Private party facilities
Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com

Location
7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802
Neighbourhood
West Hollywood
Cross Street
Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Parking details
Free street parking after 6pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,049 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Formosa Cafe offers a delightful blend of old Hollywood charm and delicious Asian fusion cuisine. Guests rave about its "fantastic atmosphere," "great service," and "amazing food," making it a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists. With generous portions and a storied, nostalgic setting, it's perfect for any occasion.

1,049 Reviews

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PHILIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place. I’ve been coming here since 1967–used to work on the lot across Formosa. My drink Pisco Sour is always perfect❤️
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Nick
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the greatest restaurant that has ever existed. I love every single thing about it.
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Sherri
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Formosa is an iconic spot. Cocktail program is fun and you can’t beat the decor. Food can be uneven. Sometimes tastes like it’s been scooped out of a pre-cooked steam table. Feel for the servers as it looks like they are stretched way too thin and diners’ experience suffers for it. Maybe best to stick to bevs and apps.
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Nikki
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mickey was great and the food and cocktails top notch!
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Lynn
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! And tonight was no exception. Drinks were fantastic (the Ava Gardeners’s Dance Party was the table gave), Mickey our server was FAB and the food was yummy as always. I really enjoy still being able to come here, iconic LA spot for sure!
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Marco
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Delicious food, good ambiance and service
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Simone
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was awesome and the atmosphere was great. We had a nice booth in the corner which was great as it can get quite noisy.
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David
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Formosa has been restored to its original stylish, 1930s Hollywood Chinese Era ambience of sophistication but not too stuffy. Good food, good drinks, classy and comfortable.
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Linda
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a late lunch with my partner. We chose to sit in the train car. We ordered Crispy Potstickers, Kung Pao Chicken, and Lettuce Wraps with Pork Belly and Shrimp. Everything was freshly prepared, and portions were generous. We also had 2 beers and one simple cocktail. Service was perfect. We weren't bothered too frequently, nor were we neglected. Bill was just over $100 before tip. I highly recommend The Formosa Cafe.
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Daniel
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After Thanksgiving family dinner. Such a great experience! Loved the atmosphere and memorabilia and food and service were great! Several in our party remarked on the unique and fun choice of restaurant.
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FAQs

Formosa Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Formosa Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 850-1014.

Formosa Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1049 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802

Additional information

Cross Street
Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Neighbourhood
West Hollywood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free street parking after 6pm
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dan Huerta
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theformosacafe.com/
Phone number
(323) 850-1014
Private party facilities
Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com

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What 1,049 people are saying

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Make a reservation

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