Best Private Dining Rooms Restaurants in Hollywood (90028)
8 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Mother Wolf
8.9
Mother Wolf is Evan Funke’s Roman-inspired dining room where tonnarelli cacio e pepe, wood-fired pizzas, and aperitivo cocktails play out in a grand, always-booked Hollywood space. Two dedicated private dining rooms let groups tuck into the same pasta-and-pizza spread away from the main dining room’s buzz while still feeling plugged into the scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Rigatoni all’Amatriciana, Squash blossoms fritti
What makes it special: High-drama Roman cooking in a grand, buzzed-about Hollywood dining room.
8.9
Open since 1919, Musso & Frank Grill is Hollywood’s original special-occasion steakhouse, where red leather booths, classic martinis, and old-school service turn dinner into a ritual. Generations of locals and visiting celebrities still come here to celebrate over ribeye, fettuccine Alfredo, and tableside traditions.
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.
8.8
ILÉ is Chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo’s West African tasting-menu salon, set in a loft-like private dining room that feels more like an immersive dinner party than a traditional restaurant. Multi-course menus built around jollof rice, suya, and seasonal dishes are served at a communal chef’s table with storytelling, music, and tightly choreographed pacing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Unity Jollof Rice with NY Steak or Fish, Benin City Salad, Calabar Soup
What makes it special: An immersive Nigerian tasting menu served in a true private dining room with chef-led storytelling.
#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
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Shirley Brasserie is the Hollywood Roosevelt’s French-leaning flagship, pairing wood-roasted mains and French onion soup with a lively, tile-and-wood dining room. A dedicated private dining space and buyout options make it a fit for corporate dinners and celebrations that still want brasserie energy and hotel polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Onion Soup, Charcoal Grilled Filet Mignon, Wood Roasted Maine Lobster
What makes it special: A polished hotel brasserie with French-inspired menus and flexible private dining options steps from the Walk of Fame.
8.1
Madera Kitchen is a rustic-chic indoor–outdoor restaurant on the Cahuenga Corridor, known for string-lit patios, seasonal California cooking, and a layout that converts easily into private parties. The Franklin Patio and other semi-secluded zones can be reserved for private dining, giving groups a tucked-away setting without leaving Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goat Cheese Ravioli, Oxtail Flatbread, Grilled Octopus
What makes it special: A bungalow-style space with reservable patios and semi-private nooks that convert into relaxed private dinners.
#7
Written Hand
8.0
Written Hand, at the Kimpton Everly, runs a Mediterranean-leaning small-plates menu that leans into fire, olive oil, and shareable dishes for pre- and post-Pantages evenings. Its intimate private dining room lets groups build a coursed menu around head-on prawns, lamb neck, and market vegetables while staying close to Hollywood & Vine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bub & Grandma’s Bread with Whipped Butter, Head-On Prawns with Calabrian Chili, Pomegranate Molasses Lamb Neck
What makes it special: A design-forward Mediterranean dining room with a cozy private space ideal for pre-theater gatherings.
Worthy Picks
#8
3rd Base LA
7.8
3rd Base LA is an upscale sports lounge and restaurant on Cahuenga, with multiple zones that can be reserved for private events, watch parties, and birthday dinners. Elevated bar food, bottle service, and built-in screens make its private areas a natural fit for casual group dining that still feels like a night out in Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
3rd Base Nachos, Crispy Wings, Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
What makes it special: An event-ready sports lounge where semi-private and private sections transform into turnkey group dining and game-watching setups.