Musso & Frank Grill

Musso & Frank Grill is Hollywood history on a plate. Serving the city since 1919, this legendary steakhouse has hosted everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Quentin Tarantino, and stepping inside feels like time-traveling to the Golden Age of Hollywood. The red leather booths, white-jacketed waiters, and dimly lit wood-paneled interior make it the kind of place where you can sit for hours, sipping martinis and soaking in the old-school charm.

The dry-aged steaks are the main event, perfectly cooked and served with old-fashioned sides like creamed spinach and twice-baked potatoes. The veal cutlet à la Holstein, topped with a fried egg, capers, and anchovies, is a classic, while the flannel cakes (somewhere between a pancake and a crepe) are an unexpected but beloved staple. And of course, you can’t leave without ordering a Musso & Frank martini, stirred—not shaken—and served ice-cold with extra olives on the side.

With over a century of Hollywood lore, a menu that never changes, and bartenders who know their craft, Musso & Frank isn’t just one of LA’s best steakhouses—it’s a piece of the city’s soul.