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Best American Restaurants in West Hollywood

10 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.

10 restaurants

These are the best american restaurants in West Hollywood — ranked by quality, curated from over 230 LA restaurants tracked by Forks.LA. Top picks: Ardor, Merois, Catch LA.

West Hollywood is one of LA's densest and most consistently excellent restaurant corridors — Santa Monica Blvd and Sunset Strip reward any direction you walk.

Ardor

Californian · Vegetarian-forward  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.6

Vegetable-forward California fine dining in a glass greenhouse on the Sunset Strip

Must-try: Wood-roasted seasonal vegetables, Ember-roasted beets, Whole roasted cauliflower

📍 9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Merois

Pan-Asian · Modern American  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.6

Wolfgang Puck's rooftop Pan-Asian jewel above the Pendry — Sunset Strip panorama

Must-try: Peking Duck, Wagyu dumplings, Miso black cod

📍 8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Catch LA

Seafood · American  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.5

Rooftop seafood with skyline views and serious energy

Must-try: Maine Lobster, Angry Chicken, Crab Fried Rice

📍 8715 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Horses

American · Retro Classics · Wine Bar  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

West Hollywood's vintage Sunset dining room — Will Aghajanian and Liz Johnson's time-warped American classics done with serious intention

Must-try: French onion soup, Steak tartare, The secret pasta (ask your server)

📍 7617 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Salt's Cure

American · Cured Meats · Brunch  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

West Hollywood's nose-to-tail brunch institution — house-cured meats, serious pancakes, and a weekend line that proves the wait worthwhile

Must-try: Pork chop with eggs, Griddle cakes with cinnamon butter, House-cured bacon

📍 7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

BOA Steakhouse

Steakhouse · American  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

West Hollywood's sexy steakhouse where tableside Caesar salads, USDA Prime beef, and Sunset Strip energy collide

Must-try: Cowboy ribeye, Tableside Caesar salad, Lobster mac and cheese

📍 9200 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Yardbird

Southern American · Fried Chicken  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Elevated Southern comfort on Sunset Strip — the fried chicken with watermelon and waffles is worth the WeHo valet

Must-try: Chicken & watermelon & waffles, Nashville hot chicken, Banana pudding

📍 9220 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Son of a Gun

Seafood · American  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo's seafood shack in West Hollywood — shrimp toast, lobster rolls, and the fried chicken sandwich that started a thousand imitations

Must-try: Shrimp toast, Fried chicken sandwich, Lobster roll

📍 8370 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Gracias Madre

Plant-Based Mexican · Californian  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

West Hollywood's plant-based Mexican sanctuary — mezcal-forward, cactus-stacked, and entirely without meat

Must-try: Tacos de calabaza, Enchiladas de mole negro, Horchata de coco

📍 8464 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

The Ivy

American · California  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

West Hollywood's legendary power-lunch destination where the flower-covered patio and Cobb salad have defined LA dining since 1983

Must-try: Cobb salad, Grilled corn with lime butter, Crab cakes

📍 113 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best american restaurant in West Hollywood?

Ardor is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.

Is there good american food in West Hollywood?

Yes — West Hollywood has 10 strong american options ranging from casual neighborhood spots to destination-worthy restaurants. Ardor, Merois, Catch LA are the standouts.

Do I need a reservation for american restaurants in West Hollywood?

For the top spots, yes — book 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable, especially for weekend evenings. Son of a Gun is more walk-in friendly if you prefer to be spontaneous.