10 Must-Visit Los Angeles Restaurants Loved by Celebrities in 2026

Los Angeles is home to countless Hollywood-themed restaurants where your meal could be accompanied by the perfect movie setting in your mind-oceanfront sushi in Malibu, red-booth Italian in West Hollywood, and so on. Scroll down and explore ten of them: where they are, what the room feels like, and how each fits into a day of sightseeing. If you're planning your itinerary, combining these dining spots with private Los Angeles tours can also be a great way to experience the city’s famous neighborhoods and attractions. However, we need to make a quick disclaimer here: a restaurant’s popularity may vary depending on what kind of person is dining there, so think of these as well-known spots, but do not expect to spot celebrities every time. All the food at these places, as well as the setting, will surely appeal to you whether you were a fan before or not.

Why Some LA Restaurants Attract the Industry

Privacy matters most. Working actors, agents and producers gravitate to rooms with discreet seating and staff who leave guests alone. Geography plays a part too, since studios, agencies and hotels cluster in a handful of neighborhoods. Add reliably good food and a long link to the entertainment business, and a restaurant builds its reputation over time.

Ten Restaurants Worth Booking in 2026

Nobu Malibu: Sit here at sunset and the Pacific is right outside the window. Nobu Malibu is the place for Japanese-Peruvian cooking, and the black cod with miso is the dish most people order. Discover Los Angeles has named Kim Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen among its past guests. It's a splurge, so save it for an occasion, and book about a month ahead. Because it sits on Pacific Coast Highway, plan it as its own outing with a coastal drive and a beach stop beforehand, not something squeezed between Hollywood stops. Valet is available.

The Polo Lounge: Tucked inside the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Polo Lounge has long billed itself as a meeting place for stars and deal-makers. The menu is American with an Italian lean, and the patio is the draw at brunch. The dress code is enforced: no hats, ripped denim or flip-flops. Pair it with an afternoon in Beverly Hills, and it suits anyone who wants a polished lunch with some old-Hollywood atmosphere.

Spago: Wolfgang Puck's flagship sits a short walk from Rodeo Drive, which makes it a natural lunch stop between window-shopping and a Beverly Hills stroll. The cooking is seasonal and Californian, and the room suits milestone dinners. Reservations are recommended, and valet is available. Discover Los Angeles lists it among the city's celebrity-associated restaurants.

Dan Tana's: Red leather booths, dim lighting, and chicken parmigiana define this Santa Monica Boulevard classic in West Hollywood. Food Network has described a roster of well-known regulars over the years. The room is small and often full, so call ahead. It works best for a group that wants old-school Italian-American comfort food without pretense, ideally at the end of a West Hollywood evening.

Craig's: Craig's on Melrose Avenue pairs American comfort food with a dedicated vegan menu, so mixed groups can all find something. The Infatuation has written about its industry-heavy crowd. Parking is tight, so plan on valet. It makes a good date-night stop after browsing Melrose's boutiques and murals.

Catch LA: Catch LA has a retractable rooftop, and the menu covers sushi, seafood, and steak. Views stretch toward Downtown and the Hollywood Hills. Discover Los Angeles has linked it to stars including Michael B. Jordan. Hats and athletic wear aren't allowed. It fits a night out with friends better than a quiet dinner, and it's a short hop from Craig's, so the two make a natural Melrose evening.

The Ivy: The white-picket patio on Robertson Boulevard is one of the most recognizable dining spots in the city, sitting between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. The Californian menu leans on fried chicken and lobster pasta, and the LA Times has written about its lasting star power. Go for brunch after a morning of shopping nearby, when the patio is at its best.

Giorgio Baldi: This small, cozy trattoria sits where Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Malibu meet. It's pricey and books up early, and Discover Los Angeles calls it a favorite of well-known diners. It suits a romantic dinner as the finish to a coastal drive along PCH, and it's one to reserve well ahead.

Musso & Frank Grill: Steaks, chops, and martinis on Hollywood Boulevard, a short walk from the Walk of Fame, make Musso & Frank the easiest classic to fit into a first-timer's Hollywood day. Dress is business casual. Come for the old-school Hollywood setting more than for a sighting, and pair it with the Hollywood Boulevard landmarks nearby.

Tower Bar at Sunset Tower: Californian brasserie cooking, pool views, and city views set the scene on the Sunset Strip. The Hollywood Reporter has described it as a hub for industry insiders. The bar and lounge take walk-ins, which makes it the most flexible option here for a cocktail or a business-style meal. Dinner tables are safer booked ahead.

How to Choose a Celebrity Restaurant in LA

Start with where you're staying. Around Hollywood, Musso & Frank and the Sunset Strip options are easy to reach. In Beverly Hills, celebrity restaurants in Los Angeles such as Spago and the Polo Lounge suit a shopping-and-lunch day. Malibu and Santa Monica need extra driving time, so give them their own half day. Then match cuisine, budget, and mood.

Working These Into a Sightseeing Day

The most practical way to build a route is to anchor the meal to what's nearby. Lunch at Musso & Frank fits after a Hollywood Sign viewpoint and a walk along Hollywood Boulevard. A Beverly Hills day can run from Rodeo Drive to a Spago lunch. Melrose Avenue suits a photo-and-dinner evening, with Craig's and Catch LA both there. These are also neighborhoods that private tours, including We Love LA Tour's Private Los Angeles Tours and its Los Angeles Instagram Photo Tour, commonly cover, so a restaurant stop can slot naturally into the itinerary.

For more food-focused ideas beyond these spots, check out our blog, 10 Must-Try Eateries in LA for an Ultimate Foodie Experience.

Practical Tips for Dining at Celebrity-Favorite Restaurants in Los Angeles

• Reservations: The‍‍‍ best way to book a table is to check availability during dinner hours and on weekends; the few tables that are booked over the phone should also be kept in mind.

• Financial aspect: Most restaurants in the area are of a fine dining style. It's better to look at the food items in the current menu to get an idea of what to budget.

• Apparel: Smart casual is generally okay, although a few places still restrict hats and sportswear.

• Parking: Parking lots where you give the car to someone who parks it for you are common; the limited areas for on-street parking will usually only be available on weekdays.

• Timing: Lunch service on weekdays is not hard to grab compared to Friday and Saturday nights when dinner service usually starts.

• Distance: From Malibu it is necessary to go another hour or two than it would take you to reach Hollywood or Beverly Hills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which LA restaurants have a Hollywood reputation?

A: Nobu Malibu, Craig's, Dan Tana's, The Ivy and Giorgio Baldi have all been mentioned in travel and entertainment coverage. Habits change often, so choose for the food and setting and confirm details before you go.

Q: Are these restaurants expensive?

A: Most sit at the higher end. Nobu Malibu, Spago and Giorgio Baldi suit special occasions, while brunch or lunch at The Ivy or the Polo Lounge is a more approachable way in. Check current menus before booking.

Q: Do I need reservations?

A: For most, yes. Nobu Malibu, Dan Tana's and Giorgio Baldi are hard to walk into, and Nobu Malibu books about a month out. Tower Bar's bar and lounge use open seating.

Q: Where should I eat in Beverly Hills?

A: Spago and the Polo Lounge are the two anchors, and The Ivy on Robertson sits right beside both Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.

Q: Can I combine a meal here with a sightseeing tour?

A: Yes. Many of these restaurants sit in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and along the Sunset Strip, which are common tour stops. Book your table first, then check that the timing works with your route.

Ending Your Trip With a Hollywood-Style Meal

A good LA dinner doesn't need a famous neighbor at the next table. What these ten celebrity restaurants in Los Angeles offer is a setting: a sunset over the Pacific at Nobu Malibu, red booths at Dan Tana's, or a patio brunch at The Ivy after a morning on Robertson Boulevard. Pick the neighborhood that matches your day, book ahead, and let the food and atmosphere carry the meal. If a familiar face turns up, that's a bonus.

If you're building a full itinerary around Hollywood, Beverly Hills or the Sunset Strip, We Love LA Tour's private tours cover many of these same areas, so a meal can fit naturally between landmark stops.