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Formosa Cafe, West Hollywood, CA

Formosa Cafe

4.7
4.7
1084 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,084 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Formosa Cafe offers a vibrant experience with its "amazing vibe" and "historic charm." Patrons rave about the "delicious food," highlighting dishes like Walnut Shrimp and Chinese BBQ Pork. The ambiance is "inviting and immersive," making it a "must-visit" for both locals and visitors. Service is generally "friendly and attentive," enhancing the overall dining experience.

1,084 Reviews

  1. Marcos

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I had a great experience! We got some drinks at the bar first, then we got seated in the iconic train car for dinner. Our server Simone was amazing! She was super friendly, recommended good items on the menu, and she was all around so wonderful! The drinks were strong and had nice flavors, the food was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is also stunningly beautiful! Completely recommend!!

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  2. CL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing portion size for food, you’d think it’s small like most restaurants but we had plenty leftovers

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  3. Brittney

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best birthday dinner. My 3rd time at the formosa and it never fails, always an amazing experience.

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  4. Daniel

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe is amazing - it has all the kitschy charm we had hoped for. It’s a noisy and energetic environment with a good soundtrack and entertaining people watching. For 2, we shared the Dan Dan Mian noodles and Chinese BBQ Pork plate and both were delicious. The pork was our favorite. It was decadent with lots of crispy skin served on the bone and the sauces were excellent. It’s probably not an ideal dish for a romantic night because we were sticky and in a slight comatose after eating it, but it was a perfect celebratory dish for my wife and I. Portions are generous and built for sharing, but we wanted to try a few items and love leftovers. Cocktails were good but on the pricey side. I very much appreciated the details with all the cups and garnishes though. The whole restaurant really nails the design details from the wallpaper to the stir sticks to the to-go bags, it enhanced the experience for us. We will definitely be back and are glad we finally visited this old charming spot. The 1933 Group continues to impress. The staff was friendly and laid bac

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  5. Stephen

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress ignored us for about 20 minutes when trying to order food. Maybe she was overwhelmed. Food was subpar.

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  6. Nicole

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Staff is lovely, the venue is beautiful and the food is great.

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  7. Danny

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sensational. But… tried to have a drink at the bar before dinner and the bartenders were rude.

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  8. Lori

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! Atmosphere is fabulous. Easy parking. Food needs a little help, though. Things don’t taste like they’re from scratch- very salty.

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  9. darlene

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around. Super drinks, superior food and a nice waiter. We loved it.

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  10. Jane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Loved the food, ambiance and service. We had been meaning to take our 13 year old son to visit as we used to come when we were in our 20s (~ 30 years ago.) As evacuees from the Palisades fires and staying temporarily in WeHo, we took the opportunity to share this wonderful piece of LA history with him. Their acknowledgement and sensitivity to our situation was so heartwarming and overwhelming. Made us feel human again. Xoxo

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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 4.7 stars by 1084 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Formosa Cafe

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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