Best American Restaurants in Hollywood (90028)
10 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Essential Picks
9.0
Opened in 1919, Musso & Frank Grill is Hollywood’s original power steakhouse, serving classic American grill fare, strong martinis, and tableside service in a wood-paneled dining room that feels frozen in old studio-era glamour. Locals, industry regulars, and destination diners come for prime chops, sand dabs, and stiff cocktails before or after shows along the Walk of Fame.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ribeye steak, Musso's Traditional Steak Tartare, Original Fettuccine Alfredo
What makes it special: A century-old Hollywood steakhouse where martinis, red booths, and film history define the occasion.
Notable Picks
#2
Linden
8.7
Linden channels New York comfort food through a Hollywood lens, pairing a moody, vintage-inspired dining room with chef-driven takes on burgers, shrimp and grits, and wagyu oxtail pie. It reads equal parts neighborhood hangout and destination dinner spot, with cocktails and storytelling plates that reward repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Linden burger with duck fat fries, Wagyu oxtail pie, Southern-style shrimp and grits
What makes it special: Black-owned, New York-inspired spot weaving personal stories into elevated comfort food.
8.7
Superba’s Hollywood location feels like a modern all-day café, where sourdough loaves, laminated pastries, and colorful brunch plates land under high ceilings and big windows. Weekends skew lively, with neighborhood industry folks lingering over coffee, cocktails, and long brunches on Sunset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soft-scramble sourdough toast, Ricotta pancakes with seasonal fruit, Fried chicken sandwich on house bread
What makes it special: Bakery-driven brunch where serious bread and pastry anchor bright California plates.
#4
Lemon Grove
8.3
Perched atop The Aster at Hollywood & Vine, Lemon Grove is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with citrus trees, skyline views, and a menu that leans Italian-California. It draws pre-Pantages crowds, industry meetups, and brunch groups who want cocktails and a polished but relaxed patio scene. The food is solid, but the setting and views are the main event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short rib rigatoni, Smash burger or steak frites, Bougie chips or tuna tartare
What makes it special: A rooftop terrace with Hollywood-sign sightlines, citrus trees, and pre-theater energy.
8.2
A 100% plant-based smash burger joint that offers creative and flavorful vegan burgers and sides in a casual fast-casual setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smashed Truffle Burger, Plant-Nuggets, Loaded Fries
What makes it special: A full 100% vegan burger concept on Sunset Blvd that nails flavor.
8.1
Tucked just off Hollywood Boulevard, Running Goose is a patio-centric spot serving globally influenced, vegetable-forward plates with Central American accents. String lights, an herb garden, and shared plates give it a low-key, design-conscious feel that regulars love. It flies a bit under the tourist radar, which only adds to its appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arugula tostada, Goose salad with burrata, Pork cheek or seasonal braised special
What makes it special: A garden patio hideaway serving creative share plates just off the main strip.
8.1
Tribute Hollywood is a neighborhood sports bar and cocktail spot on Cahuenga that upgrades game-day food with better burgers, wings, and bar snacks. Multiple screens, a long bar, and friendly staff make it a regular stop for locals who want to actually eat well while watching a match.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smash-style cheeseburger, House buffalo wings, Loaded fries or tots
What makes it special: Game-focused bar where cocktails and elevated bar food get equal attention.
Worthy Picks
Above Madame Tussauds and the Walk of Fame, The Hollywood Rooftop serves crowd-pleasing brunch, burgers, and flatbreads with a front-row view of Hollywood Boulevard. It’s more playful than polished, but the bottomless brunch format, movie-themed cocktails, and tourist-meets-local energy make it a fun, low-pressure rooftop option steps from the theaters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Stuffed French Toast, BBQ Burger
What makes it special: Touristy-but-fun rooftop over Madame Tussauds with brunch, cocktails, and boulevard views.
7.6
Across from the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Burger doubles as a burger joint and casual brunch stop thanks to breakfast sandwiches, eggs, and coffee alongside its signature patties. It’s a practical choice for tourists and locals who want something fast and filling near Hollywood & Highland.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hollywood Sunrise burger with fried egg, Breakfast burrito, Classic Hollywood cheeseburger
What makes it special: Tourist-area burger counter that quietly serves a solid, quick brunch.
7.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Attached to the Dunes Inn Sunset, Dreams Cafe & Bar is an old-school American diner and lounge serving breakfast, burgers, and simple plates from early morning to late evening. It’s not flashy, but friendly service, solid portions, and quiet booths make it a reliable stop for workers and travelers avoiding the main Hollywood crush.
Must-Try Dishes:
All-day breakfast plate, Classic cheeseburger with fries, Patty melt on grilled rye
What makes it special: Motel-side diner pouring coffee and turning out simple comfort plates far from the tourist chaos.