01
Best overall pick
Connie & Ted's
West Hollywood - Santa Monica Boulevard • Modern New England-Style Seafood House • Local Favorite
A lively seafood spot where chowder, lobster rolls, and a serious raw bar anchor one of West Hollywood’s most reliable dinners.
Connie & Ted's feels like a polished East Coast clam shack dropped onto Santa Monica Boulevard, with big booths, a busy open kitchen, and a patio that hums most nights of the week. The menu leans hard into classics—think clam chowder done both clear and creamy, buttery lobster rolls, and impeccably fresh oysters. It’s the kind of place locals trust for a solid reservation, whether they’re entertaining out-of-towners or just craving seafood that doesn’t require driving to the beach.
02
Best special-occasion dinner
Ardor
Sunset Strip - West Hollywood • Vegetable-Forward Fine Dining Restaurant • Special-Occasion Splurge
A lush, greenhouse-like dining room serving refined, vegetable-focused dishes that still feel indulgent.
Set inside a sleek hotel just off the Strip, Ardor leans into a leafy, indoor-outdoor vibe that matches its produce-forward menu. Plates are detailed and composed without feeling fussy, and even the simplest vegetables arrive layered with texture and flavor. It’s an ideal pick for date nights, birthdays, or whenever you want a polished meal that feels modern Los Angeles rather than old-school steakhouse.
03
Best see-and-be-seen spot
Catch LA
West Hollywood Design District • Scene-Y Rooftop Seafood And Steak Spot • See-And-Be-Seen Hotspot
A splashy rooftop with city views, big seafood platters, and a crowd that treats dinner like an event.
Catch LA sits atop a building in the Design District, and half the appeal is walking through the flower-covered entrance into a buzzing open-air dining room. The menu is built for sharing—sushi rolls, seafood towers, and steak—and service is geared toward groups celebrating something. Come here when you care as much about the room, the people-watching, and the bar energy as you do about what’s on the plate.
04
Best for bold flavors
Night + Market
Sunset Strip East • Bold, Funky Thai Restaurant • Best For Adventurous Eaters
A neon-lit Thai spot turning out spicy, funky drinking food and pouring natural wine to match.
Night + Market keeps things intentionally casual, with bright colors, loud music, and a menu that leans into the punchy, peppery side of Thai cooking. Dishes like larb, crispy rice salads, and curry-soaked noodles come out fast and full-throttle, making this a great choice if you like some heat with your dinner. Pair it with a bottle from their natural-leaning wine list and it feels more like a house party than a typical Sunset Strip meal.
05
Best late-night classic
Dan Tana's
Border Of West Hollywood And Beverly Hills • Old-School Red-Sauce Italian Joint • Late-Night Classic
A tiny, timeless Italian institution known for strong martinis, massive portions, and a dining room packed with regulars.
Dan Tana's sits just off Santa Monica Boulevard and feels frozen in the best possible way, with red leather booths, checkered tablecloths, and servers who have seen it all. The menu runs through the Italian-American canon—think chicken and veal parm, garlic-heavy pastas, and towering plates of fried calamari—and the pours from the bar are generous. Reservations can be tough at prime hours, but a late table here delivers a slice of old Hollywood that still draws locals after decades.