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8.5
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
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Status Restaurant & Lounge brings a Caribbean lens to Hollywood dining, serving jerk chicken, curry shrimp, fried snapper, and crab alongside cocktails in an upscale lounge setting. It leans into nightlife energy, so seafood plates often share the table with bottle service, DJs, and a dressed-up crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Caribbean curry shrimp pasta, Fried or escovitch red snapper, Curry crab legs weekend specials
Scores:
Value: 6.5
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Caribbean restaurant-lounge where jerk meats and plated seafood share space with DJs and bottle service.
Who should go: Girls-night crews and couples wanting dinner that turns into nightlife.
When to visit: Weekend evenings once the DJ starts and tables are full.
What to order: Curry shrimp pasta, escovitch snapper, curry crab legs specials.
Insider tip: Book later seatings, and treat it as both dinner and night-out destination.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet is typically available on weekend evenings; street parking on Cahuenga becomes scarce after 7pm, so plan extra time.
Dress code: Dressy casual to nightlife-ready; heels, button-ups, and elevated outfits fit the room’s lounge energy.
Noise level: Loud once the DJ programming starts; expect more vibe than conversation during peak hours.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes without a reservation, longer after 9pm when nightlife crowds arrive.
Weekday lunch: Not applicable — the lounge operates primarily during late-day and evening hours.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited — a few sides and salads, but mains skew heavily toward seafood and jerk dishes.
Vegan options: Very limited; expect to modify dishes or rely on sides.
Gluten-free options: Some naturally gluten-free seafood plates exist, but cross-contact risk is high; ask staff for current guidance.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Great if you want a high-energy, nightlife-leaning first date with music and a dressed-up crowd. Not ideal for quiet conversation.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Possible early in the evening or on weekdays, but weekends after 8pm almost always require reservations due to DJ programming and bottle-service demand.
Is it kid-friendly? Not recommended for kids — the space skews nightlife-focused with loud music, dim lighting, and late-evening crowds.
Best For
Better for: High-energy seafood dinners with a Caribbean twist where the table can transition into a full nightlife experience.
Consider Alternatives If: You want a quiet seafood meal, extensive vegan options, or a traditional sit-down dinner without club-like ambiance.
Hours
Monday12pm - 10pm
Tuesday12pm - 10pm
Wednesday12pm - 10pm
Thursday12pm - 10pm
Friday12pm - 11pm
Saturday5pm - 11pm
SundayClosed