Mapping the 26 Best Hotel Restaurants in Los Angeles

By Curbed Staff Mar 28, 2014, 3:46pm PDT

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In most cases, hotel eateries are meant to serve only guests who don't have a chance to wander outside of the neighborhood. But in Los Angeles, hotel restaurants need to serve more than eggs Benedict in the morning to be relevant. Hotel chefs have the opportunity to highlight the unique cooking that's endemic to LA, with farm fresh produce and polished techniques. In addition, with the Ace opening in Downtown and The Line heating up Koreatown, there are two new standout restaurants that would do well in any location, not just in a hotel. Herein, our pals over at Eater LA present some of the best hotel restaurants in Los Angeles. —Matthew Kang

Added 3/2014: LA Chapter at Ace Hotel, POT at The Line Hotel, Cast & Plow at Ritz Carlton MDR, RH at Andaz, The Royce at The Langham, The Belvedere at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, and Warren's Blackboard at The Beverly Garland

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Scarpetta

Scott Conant's modern Italian restaurant inside the Montage executes his elegant cuisine to a high standard, with classic dishes like the tuna crudo and spaghetti standing out on the menu. The bread basket is probably the best in the city, and the service is top notch.

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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The Hart + The Hunter

This upstart from two young chefs has struck a chord with LA diner, melding fresh, seasonal produce with the flavors of traditional Low Country cooking for a result that's both inventive and comforting.[Photo]

7950 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

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The Bazaar by José Andrés

Jose Andres' whimsically designed restaurant inside the SLS is one of the city's odes to avant garde gastronomy. The traditional and modern takes on Spanish cuisine by chef Holly Jivin is marked by the tomato and watermelon salad and the Yukon gold "gnocchi," along with Jose Andres' classic Philly Cheesesteak with air bread.

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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CUT by Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck's streamlined steakhouse inside the Beverly Wilshire is still one of the best places to get steak in the city. Executive chef Ari Rosenson makes Wagyu beef short ribs with Indian spice for something a bit less conventional. The bone marrow flan is still the appetizer to get.

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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FIG Santa Monica

Chef Ray Garcia makes sure that all of his produce comes from the nearby Santa Monica farmer's market, and the freshness of everything on the menu shows at this restaurant inside the Fairmont in Santa Monica. The lunch sandwiches are great, as is the pasta-less lasagna.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Caulfield's Bar & Dining Room

Chef Stephan Kalt's market-driven menu at this restaurant inside the Thompson hotel has dishes and styles from all over, but the result is something polished and well-conceived. Try the steak frites.

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9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air

Wolfgang Puck's refined restaurant inside the Hotel Bel-Air does high-end takes on the chef's Californian cuisine, as executive chef Hugo Bolanos does dishes like the fresh burrata with wild rhubarb and fava beans or the truffle pot pie with jidori chicken.

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

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Culina

Chef Mette Williams handles the kitchen at this classy, modern Italian restaurant inside the Four Seasons on Doheny. She makes a great crab and herb ricotta tortellone as well as Amanranth Chitarra pasta using tomatoes, capers, olives, basil, and chili.

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300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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25°

Chef Tim Goodell's enduring burger joint inside the Hollywood Roosevelt still makes massive handheld meals any time of the day in a bordello-type room that's always full of energy. The Number One burger is still the best order on the menu, along with the boozy shakes.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Oliverio at Avalon Beverly Hills

Chef Mirko Paderno does a fine job with classic Italian cuisine in a stylish environment spread out along the bottom floor of the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. His risottos are nearly perfect.

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9400 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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WP24 by Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck's Asian-influenced restaurant on the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton in Downtown boasts one of the best views in the city. Prawn toast, chicken dan dan noodles, and whole roasted duck are the menu highlights.

900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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Cleo

This Moroccan restaurant with modern digs inside The Redbury has a myriad number of mezzes and small dishes that use plenty of unique spices, including the chickpea fritters, roasted lamb, and chicken tagine.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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The Churchill

This farm-to-table all-day restaurant inside the Orlando Hotel has lost a little steam from chef turnover of late, but the familiar cooking is a respite for those overwhelmed by the number of restaurants on West Third. The breakfast dishes are worth getting.

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Cast at Viceroy Santa Monica

Chef Tony DiSalvo's massive menu at this boutique hotel in Santa Monica has something for everyone in a space spread out with outdoor dining that's ideal for the spring and summer.

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1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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NineThirty

Chef Dakota Weiss' cooking at this restaurant inside the W Los Angeles - Westwood is a little tongue-in-cheek and off the cuff, with things like thick cut bacon and drunk mussels with white wine, chipotle, and hominy as notable dishes. The desserts are a must-order.

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930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood

Gordon Ramsay might not be around this location, but the cooking is still at a pretty high level at this restaurant inside the London that bears his name. The miso black cod, prime rib cap steak, and beef wellington for two stand out.

1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Tower Bar

This old-school celebrity hang inside the Sunset Tower hotel might not have the most inventive food, but the scene is undeniably cool. Plus the service is unparalleled.

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8358 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

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Mr. C Beverly Hills

This new restaurant inside the glorious ode to Mid-Century Modern that is Mr. C. hotel does the Cipriani classics like pasta and bellinis for the type that doesn't think too much about price.

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1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

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Public Kitchen And Bar

Tim Goodell's gastropub inside the Hollywood Roosevelt uses plenty of great produce along with solid cooking that makes it easy to meet people staying here from out of town. The roast chicken is excellent.

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The Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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LA Chapter

Essentially a West Coast version of Five Leaves in Brooklyn, this super-stylish eatery inside the Ace Hotel is now the place to see and be seen. The food doesn't disappoint either, with thoughtful dishes prepared by Micah Fields, who once worked at The Standard in Downtown.

927 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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POT at the Line Hotel

Roy Choi's first restaurant in Koreatown is an incredibly authentic, and thoughtful rendition of some of the best that Korean cuisine has to offer. While the large family-style pots full of everything from braised beef to seafood are the star of the menu, the other shareable bites like dumplings, squid, pollack roe, and fried rice are also worth trying. An unbeatable scene, to boot.

3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010

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Warren's Blackboard

Warren Schwartz, who formerly led the kitchen at Westside Tavern, is prefacing his more substantial eatery at the Beverly Garland with something he's calling Warren's Blackboard, which boasts a rotating menu of comfort bites.

4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602

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The Belvedere

A very elegant dining room that might even be too stuffy, the Belvedere is the kind of place to bring parents who like the finer things of life. Think smoked salmon on a potato pancake with caviar, or Colorado lamb with coriander chickpeas. And don't skip out on the celebrated truffle mac & cheese.

9882 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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The Royce: Wood-Fired Steakhouse

This stately steakhouse in the Langham is probably just what the neighborhood wanted: grilled meat and heavy sides. Gone are the elegant fine dining dishes and in come USDA prime, Australian wagyu, and Japanese-style Kobe beef. It's hard not to complain with those offerings.

1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

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RH at Andaz

Though it's lost some luster from the departure of excellent chef Sebastien Archambault, who made expert French fare, the California farm-to-table cuisine by Fred Eric is inoffensive and approachable in a rather delightful space that overlooks the Sunset Strip.

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8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

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Cast & Plow

This new farm-to-table eatery inside the Ritz Carlton is a bit odd, considering its yeoman, agrarian slant in an upscale five-star hotel in the Marina. But alas, the comfort fare features dishes like market beets with local cress, Petaluma chicken with house-pickled radish, and scallops with uni sauce.

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4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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Scarpetta

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Scott Conant's modern Italian restaurant inside the Montage executes his elegant cuisine to a high standard, with classic dishes like the tuna crudo and spaghetti standing out on the menu. The bread basket is probably the best in the city, and the service is top notch.

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Visit Website

The Hart + The Hunter

7950 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

This upstart from two young chefs has struck a chord with LA diner, melding fresh, seasonal produce with the flavors of traditional Low Country cooking for a result that's both inventive and comforting.[Photo]

7950 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Visit Website

The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Jose Andres' whimsically designed restaurant inside the SLS is one of the city's odes to avant garde gastronomy. The traditional and modern takes on Spanish cuisine by chef Holly Jivin is marked by the tomato and watermelon salad and the Yukon gold "gnocchi," along with Jose Andres' classic Philly Cheesesteak with air bread.

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Visit Website

CUT by Wolfgang Puck

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Wolfgang Puck's streamlined steakhouse inside the Beverly Wilshire is still one of the best places to get steak in the city. Executive chef Ari Rosenson makes Wagyu beef short ribs with Indian spice for something a bit less conventional. The bone marrow flan is still the appetizer to get.

9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

FIG Santa Monica

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chef Ray Garcia makes sure that all of his produce comes from the nearby Santa Monica farmer's market, and the freshness of everything on the menu shows at this restaurant inside the Fairmont in Santa Monica. The lunch sandwiches are great, as is the pasta-less lasagna.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit Website

Caulfield's Bar & Dining Room

9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Chef Stephan Kalt's market-driven menu at this restaurant inside the Thompson hotel has dishes and styles from all over, but the result is something polished and well-conceived. Try the steak frites.

Open in Google Maps

9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Wolfgang Puck's refined restaurant inside the Hotel Bel-Air does high-end takes on the chef's Californian cuisine, as executive chef Hugo Bolanos does dishes like the fresh burrata with wild rhubarb and fava beans or the truffle pot pie with jidori chicken.

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Visit Website

Culina

300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Chef Mette Williams handles the kitchen at this classy, modern Italian restaurant inside the Four Seasons on Doheny. She makes a great crab and herb ricotta tortellone as well as Amanranth Chitarra pasta using tomatoes, capers, olives, basil, and chili.

Open in Google Maps

300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Visit Website

25°

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Chef Tim Goodell's enduring burger joint inside the Hollywood Roosevelt still makes massive handheld meals any time of the day in a bordello-type room that's always full of energy. The Number One burger is still the best order on the menu, along with the boozy shakes.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Visit Website

Oliverio at Avalon Beverly Hills

9400 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Chef Mirko Paderno does a fine job with classic Italian cuisine in a stylish environment spread out along the bottom floor of the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. His risottos are nearly perfect.

Open in Google Maps

9400 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

WP24 by Wolfgang Puck

900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Wolfgang Puck's Asian-influenced restaurant on the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton in Downtown boasts one of the best views in the city. Prawn toast, chicken dan dan noodles, and whole roasted duck are the menu highlights.

900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Visit Website

Cleo

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

This Moroccan restaurant with modern digs inside The Redbury has a myriad number of mezzes and small dishes that use plenty of unique spices, including the chickpea fritters, roasted lamb, and chicken tagine.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Visit Website

The Churchill

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

This farm-to-table all-day restaurant inside the Orlando Hotel has lost a little steam from chef turnover of late, but the familiar cooking is a respite for those overwhelmed by the number of restaurants on West Third. The breakfast dishes are worth getting.

8384 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Visit Website

Cast at Viceroy Santa Monica

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chef Tony DiSalvo's massive menu at this boutique hotel in Santa Monica has something for everyone in a space spread out with outdoor dining that's ideal for the spring and summer.

Open in Google Maps

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit Website

NineThirty

930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

Chef Dakota Weiss' cooking at this restaurant inside the W Los Angeles - Westwood is a little tongue-in-cheek and off the cuff, with things like thick cut bacon and drunk mussels with white wine, chipotle, and hominy as notable dishes. The desserts are a must-order.

Open in Google Maps

930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024

Visit Website

Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood

1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Gordon Ramsay might not be around this location, but the cooking is still at a pretty high level at this restaurant inside the London that bears his name. The miso black cod, prime rib cap steak, and beef wellington for two stand out.

1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Visit Website

Tower Bar

8358 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

This old-school celebrity hang inside the Sunset Tower hotel might not have the most inventive food, but the scene is undeniably cool. Plus the service is unparalleled.

Open in Google Maps

8358 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Visit Website

Mr. C Beverly Hills

1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

This new restaurant inside the glorious ode to Mid-Century Modern that is Mr. C. hotel does the Cipriani classics like pasta and bellinis for the type that doesn't think too much about price.

Open in Google Maps

1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Visit Website

Public Kitchen And Bar

The Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tim Goodell's gastropub inside the Hollywood Roosevelt uses plenty of great produce along with solid cooking that makes it easy to meet people staying here from out of town. The roast chicken is excellent.

Open in Google Maps

The Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Visit Website

LA Chapter

927 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Essentially a West Coast version of Five Leaves in Brooklyn, this super-stylish eatery inside the Ace Hotel is now the place to see and be seen. The food doesn't disappoint either, with thoughtful dishes prepared by Micah Fields, who once worked at The Standard in Downtown.

927 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Visit Website

POT at the Line Hotel

3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Roy Choi's first restaurant in Koreatown is an incredibly authentic, and thoughtful rendition of some of the best that Korean cuisine has to offer. While the large family-style pots full of everything from braised beef to seafood are the star of the menu, the other shareable bites like dumplings, squid, pollack roe, and fried rice are also worth trying. An unbeatable scene, to boot.

3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Visit Website

Warren's Blackboard

4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602

Warren Schwartz, who formerly led the kitchen at Westside Tavern, is prefacing his more substantial eatery at the Beverly Garland with something he's calling Warren's Blackboard, which boasts a rotating menu of comfort bites.

4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602

Visit Website

The Belvedere

9882 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

A very elegant dining room that might even be too stuffy, the Belvedere is the kind of place to bring parents who like the finer things of life. Think smoked salmon on a potato pancake with caviar, or Colorado lamb with coriander chickpeas. And don't skip out on the celebrated truffle mac & cheese.

9882 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

The Royce: Wood-Fired Steakhouse

1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

This stately steakhouse in the Langham is probably just what the neighborhood wanted: grilled meat and heavy sides. Gone are the elegant fine dining dishes and in come USDA prime, Australian wagyu, and Japanese-style Kobe beef. It's hard not to complain with those offerings.

1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

RH at Andaz

8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Though it's lost some luster from the departure of excellent chef Sebastien Archambault, who made expert French fare, the California farm-to-table cuisine by Fred Eric is inoffensive and approachable in a rather delightful space that overlooks the Sunset Strip.

Open in Google Maps

8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Visit Website

Cast & Plow

4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

This new farm-to-table eatery inside the Ritz Carlton is a bit odd, considering its yeoman, agrarian slant in an upscale five-star hotel in the Marina. But alas, the comfort fare features dishes like market beets with local cress, Petaluma chicken with house-pickled radish, and scallops with uni sauce.

Open in Google Maps

4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Visit Website