Since 1919, Musso & Frank has welcomed Hollywood’s stars and literary figures for a mix of potent cocktails and traditional fare.

Stepping into the interior of Hollywood Boulevard’s Musso & Frank Grill is a step back in time: the waiters and bartenders are formally dressed in short red jackets, the menu is printed daily (though it rarely changes) and the well-worn red leather booths have welcomed generations of Hollywood players from Charlie Chaplin to Steve McQueen to Johnny Depp.

Sit at the bar for a classic American cocktail like the Manhattan served with sidecar pour. Most likely others at the bar will be from the film and TV business though famous faces are often spotted in the private booths or even at the bar. One of the city’s oldest restaurants, the décor never changes (thankfully) and the lighting is just right. While the retro menu is varied, it’s best to stick to meat and potatoes and a seafood appetizer—this is not a place for cutting edge cuisine or mixologist-made craft cocktails or a party scene. Here long-lost traditions and a real sense of times gone by are the appeal.

Ideal For

Cocktails, client lunches and dinners, date nights.

Favourite Table

Booth in the main dining room.

Favorite Room

Main dining room

Signature Dishes

Grilled New York Strip steak, shrimp cocktail, seafood chiffonade salad, flannel cakes

Signature Drinks

Classic cocktails: Martini, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, Bloody Mary