✦ Neighborhood Guide · Los Angeles

Best Restaurants in West Hollywood

20 curated picks covering every occasion, cuisine, and budget — with real TikTok previews.

20 restaurants

West Hollywood is one of LA's densest and most consistently excellent restaurant corridors. Santa Monica Blvd and the Sunset Strip reward any direction you walk — scene-y rooftops, chef-driven rooms, and late-night staples all within a few blocks.

These 20 picks are pulled from Forks.LA's database of 230+ LA restaurants, selected for quality, consistency, and the kind of experience worth planning your night around. Top of the list: Sushi Park, Somni, n/soto.

Sushi Park

Japanese · Sushi · Omakase  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.9

West Hollywood's legendary word-of-mouth sushi counter — no menu, no photography, chef's choice only, and one of the highest sushi IQs in Los Angeles

Must-try: Seasonal omakase, Market daily fish, Uni preparations

📍 8539 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Somni

Contemporary Tasting Menu  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.8

Three Michelin Stars in an 8-seat WeHo room — avant-garde tasting menu at $745+ per person

Must-try: 20-course chef's tasting menu ($745+/person), Optional wine pairing ($285)

📍 9045 W Nemo St, West Hollywood, CA 90069

n/soto

Japanese · Izakaya  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.6

Niki Nakayama's West Hollywood izakaya — the approachable sister to n/naka, with wagyu skewers, uni pasta, and Japanese whisky highballs

Must-try: Wagyu beef skewers, Uni pasta, Japanese whisky highball

📍 8265 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Ardor

Californian · Vegetarian-forward  ·  $$$$

★★★★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  ·  $$$$

★★★★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  ·  $$$$

★★★★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

Uchi West Hollywood

Japanese · Creative Sushi · Izakaya  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5

James Beard Award-winning Japanese cuisine where Tokyo meets Texas — creative crudo, pristine nigiri

Must-try: Madai Crudo, 10 oz A5 Wagyu Tataki, Hama Chili

📍 9001 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 101, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Horses

American · Retro Classics · Wine Bar  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 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  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 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

Craig's

American · Italian  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

West Hollywood's beloved celebrity-magnet restaurant where the ambience is as carefully constructed as the menu

Must-try: Truffle pasta, Chicken paillard, Sticky toffee pudding

📍 8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Crossroads Kitchen

Vegan · Plant-Based · California  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Tal Ronnen's upscale plant-based restaurant proving vegan fine dining can be as satisfying as anything with meat

Must-try: Artichoke oysters, Crab cakes (plant-based), Mushroom pasta

📍 8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

BOA Steakhouse

Steakhouse · American  ·  $$$$

★★★★☆ 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  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 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

Toca Madera

Mexican · Steakhouse · Modern  ·  $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

West Hollywood's upscale modern Mexican steakhouse where celebrity sightings, fire dancers, and prime wagyu coexist beautifully

Must-try: Mini tacos flight, Wagyu hot stone, Guacamole tableside

📍 8450 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Son of a Gun

Seafood · American  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 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

Night + Market WeHo

Northern Thai · Street Food  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Kris Yenbamroong's fiery Northern Thai street food on the Sunset Strip — no apologies for the heat

Must-try: Khao Soi, Crispy Rice Salad, Nam Prik Ong (Northern Thai dip)

📍 9043 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Connie & Ted's

New England Seafood  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Michelin Recommended New England seafood shack in WeHo with raw bars, chowder, and lobster rolls

Must-try: New England Clam Chowder, Connecticut Lobster Roll (warm butter), Whole Steamed Lobster

📍 8171 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Dan Tana's

Italian · Classic American  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

WeHo's Old Hollywood Italian since 1964 — checkered tablecloths, Eagles folklore, and late-night pasta

Must-try: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Chopped Tana Salad, New York steak

📍 9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Gracias Madre

Plant-Based Mexican · Californian  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 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  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 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 restaurant in West Hollywood?

Sushi Park is consistently the top-rated restaurant in West Hollywood — exceptional food, a memorable atmosphere, and the kind of place worth booking ahead for. Other standouts include Somni and n/soto.

What are the most popular restaurants in West Hollywood right now?

The most talked-about restaurants in West Hollywood right now are Sushi Park, Somni, n/soto. All three are booking out quickly — reservations are recommended for weekend visits.

Where can I eat cheaply in West Hollywood?

Son of a Gun is one of the best value options in West Hollywood — quality food without the special-occasion price tag. Several spots on this list are wallet-friendly without sacrificing on what's on the plate.

Do restaurants in West Hollywood require reservations?

The top spots in West Hollywood fill up fast, especially on weekends. Book Sushi Park and similar picks 3–7 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable. Several spots on this list are walk-in friendly on weeknights.