Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Universal City

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. Arnie Morton's The Steakhouse - Burbank

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Burbank

Booked 35 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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2. Living Room at W Hollywood

4.3

Awesome(136)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hollywood

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to the Living Room at W Hollywood, where luxury meets comfort in a chic, lively setting. Join us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we offer a vibrant dining experience perfect for any occasion. Dive into our deliciously curated menu featuring sharable small plates that blend local flavors with global inspiration. As the sun sets, the ambiance transforms with live music every Friday and Saturday night starting at 8 pm, setting the stage for a memorable night out.

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3. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

4.7

Exceptional(464)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 17 times today

Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, creators of Blue Ribbon Restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and London, have arrived on the West Coast with the opening of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill at The Grove in Los Angeles. The restaurant offers diners award-winning sushi offerings by Master Sushi Chef Toshi Ueki, Japanese steakhouse fare and Blue Ribbon classics in a warm, yet vibrant setting. Available for dinner and late-night dining, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill’s expansive menu presents quality sushi and sashimi selections, including Toshi’s Choice Omakase and Blue Ribbon Maki with ½ lobster, shiso and black caviar. For options beyond the sea, Blue Ribbon’s signature dishes include Oxtail Fried Rice with daikon, shiitake and bone marrow; 30 oz. Bone-In Rib Steak with onion tempura and bok choy; and Blue Ribbon’s famous Fried Chicken with wasabi and honey.

4. Trejo's Cantina

4.2

Awesome(214)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Hollywood

Booked 3 times today

Danny Trejo, Tinseltown’s favorite tough guy, has taken his delicious offerings of non-traditional Mexican cuisine to LA! This prolific actor has chosen to display his dedication to the City of Angels by serving up a savory selection of tacos made with the finest ingredients. His Steak Asada, Carnitas, Jackfruit, and Chicken Tinga tacos are all top notch served along with date-sweetened horchata, aguas frescas, and fresh chips and guacamole. Trejo's Tacos is the perfect choice to give your guests a taste of the star treatment with this high-end food that’s unforgettably flavorful.

5. Izakaya Tora

4.6

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • West Hollywood

Booked 20 times today

Your #1 spot for the best Izakaya in West Hollywood.Fresh imported sushi and quality dishes.Thank you for dining with us! Ask about our signature Omakase! Note:We have 15 minute grace period.We do not guarantee inside seatings (even when you reserve inside).Indoor seatings are open to first come first serve reservation customers.We have heaters on the patio.

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6. Bar Verde – Nordstrom at the Grove

4.6

Exceptional(299)

Price: Moderate

• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 1 time today

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (323) 900-1610 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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7. C.O.D. Seafood & Raw Bar

4.9

Exceptional(686)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 13 times today

C.O.D Seafood & Raw bar:Located on West 3rd Street near the Beverly Center, C.O.D is a modern seafood brasserie offering Asian-inspired Californian cuisine. Influenced by both the great fishing villages of China and our own Californian coast, C.O.D crafts the best of these worlds together on a plate. C.O.D also features two full-sized bars, an extensive wine collection and hand-crafted cocktails.C.O.D stands for “Catch of the Day” and describes our restaurant’s dedication to serving only the freshest and highest quality ingredients available on the market. Our fish is never frozen. Seafood is the focus at C.O.D, but everything else―from the microgreens to pork belly―is also presented at the peak of freshness.

8. Bacari Silverlake

4.7

Exceptional(4030)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Silver Lake

Booked 125 times today

Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 5th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our indoor lounge & bar, or in one of many tree-house-like outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Silverlake.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Silverlake is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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9. Katsuya - L.A. Live

4.5

Awesome(2812)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Katsuya is the Los Angeles Times Readers’ Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California and one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate. Signature dishes include Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Miso-Marinated Black Cod. With superb talent and exacting precision, Katsuya by Starck is changing the face of Japanese cuisine.

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10. Wally's Beverly Hills

4.7

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Beverly Hills

Booked 21 times today

Wally's continues to trailblaze the beverage and culinary scene with the opening of Wally's Beverly Hills encompassing a cheese, wine and spirits retail store: a world-class concept encompassing a cheese shop and a wine and spirits retail store within an elegant yet casual restaurant setting. Wally's Beverly Hills is designed to be a one-stop shop for everything delicious – including cheese, specialty meats, caviar, and artisanal chocolates. With our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary gourmet fare, and a list of over 100 wines by-the-glass to explore, each trip to Wally's is a journey to the world's finest vineyards.

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RobertVIP
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
So very good. Waitresses Jennifer was excellent and attentive. The rack of lamb son in law was huge. He really enjoyed them. My filet Oscar was fabulous. So tender. We’ll be back
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Arnie Morton's The Steakhouse - BurbankPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Burbank
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4.4
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Lisa
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Extremely good service. Beautiful restaurant. Sushi was fresh and very tasty. Pricey but high quality. The sake portion is the size of a shot glass.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The GrovePrice: Expensive• Sushi• Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
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4.7
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Jacklyn
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful Wicked theme 3 course menu that my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed before watching Wicked across the street at the Pantages. From the moment you walk into the Living Room, the ambience and vibe were very “Emerald City”. We sat in the dining room which had a more intimate vibe. Presentation was perfection, dinner was delicious and service was superior. The attention to detail and white glove treatment was chef’s kiss. The staff and Joanna were awesome. 10/10 would recommend. Hubby and I truly enjoyed our Hollywood Holidate!
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Living Room at W HollywoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hollywood
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4.3
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Betty
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The reservations were down but they welcomed us in. It wasn’t busy plenty of space. Our waitress was awesome and the other servers as well. As they came by to serve very helpful with our questions. We will be back. I was really hoping that Danny Trejo would have been there. But it’s okay we’ll be back awesome food awesome service thanks again.
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Trejo's CantinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Hollywood
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4.2
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MichelleVIP
Dublin •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Wonderful small sushi restaurant very good fresh sushi and creative rolls!
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Izakaya ToraPrice: Moderate• Sushi• West Hollywood
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4.6

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Arnie Morton's The Steakhouse - Burbank

2. Living Room at W Hollywood

3. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

4. Trejo's Cantina

5. Izakaya Tora

6. Bar Verde – Nordstrom at the Grove

7. C.O.D. Seafood & Raw Bar

8. Bacari Silverlake

9. Katsuya - L.A. Live

10. Wally's Beverly Hills

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