Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Universal City

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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DowntownHollywoodPasadenaSan Fernando ValleyWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

Neighborhoods

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodBurbankCentral Los AngelesCulver City

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

49 restaurants available nearby

1. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2020)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 83 times today

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

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2. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11410)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 175 times today

Welcome to The Musso & Frank Grill where we provide an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience one would have received in the early decades of last century. We welcome you to Old Hollywood!

3. The Ivy

4.8

Exceptional(8307)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Beverly Hills

Booked 79 times today

To our Ivy family,We are open for indoor and outdoor dining and hope to see you soon.Please note any requests for outside seating cannot be guaranteed.All the best!

4. Craig's

4.8

Exceptional(1056)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 86 times today

Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.

5. Gwen

4.7

Exceptional(1534)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hollywood

Booked 32 times today

Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant is the second restaurant from fine dining chef Curtis Stone (of Maude) and the first he’s opened with his brother Luke Stone. Gwen is both a European-style, chef-driven butcher shop and a restaurant that is redefining dining in LA, with a menu that calls on fire-based cooking techniques. Whether you’re picking up house-made charcuterie, prime and rare breed meats from the retail store, enjoying a feast in the dining room or relaxing with a bite and cocktail at the bar, Gwen delivers the highest standards of quality, taste and service.On Wednesdays-Sundays, we offer Chef's Carte Blanche 5-course tasting menu for $140 per person (limited quantities available). The whole party must enjoy the tasting menu and wine pairings are available for $90 per person. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the restaurant at 323-946-7500.

6. WeHo Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(2252)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • West Hollywood

Booked 23 times today

Casual, chic & lively French-inspired American cuisine in the heart of West Hollywood.Just a short walk from the Sunset Strip, WeHo's iconic Gay Bars & Hotels.Valentine's Day: Celebrate love at WeHo Bistro with a romantic Valentine’s Day dining experience, featuring a special Prix-Fixe Valentine's Menu and a warm, intimate ambiance perfect for the occasion.Craft Cocktails, Boutique Wines & Intelligentsia CoffeesHappy Hour Daily 4-6 PM & All Day TuesdaysVoted Top 100 Neighborhood Gems by OpenTable Diners.

7. AOC - 3rd Street

4.6

Exceptional(5125)

$$$$Price: Moderate

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

Booked 29 times today

A.O.C. is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and also features Mediterranean influences. We have 24 wines by the glass and 150 bottles to choose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of which are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails. AOC is proud to offer both outdoor and indoor dining. Our patios feature shared heaters, however we highly recommend bringing appropriate outerwear for your comfort. Unfortunately, inclement weather may affect our ability to honor your reservation. In the event of rain, we will notify you as soon as possible to communicate any weather related cancellations and to assist you with rescheduling your reservation. Beginning November 4th, a.o.c. will require that all guests require proof of vaccination or negative results from a Covid test taken within 72 hours of entry.

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8. Irie Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 11 times today

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Irie Lounge and Restaurant offers guests the full sensory experience combining cannabis and California comfort food with a southern twist. Irie brings all of the farm/farmer's market to table freshness, but with the tanginess and smoked dishes that southern food is celebrated for. Whether consuming cannabis or not, our black-eyed pea hummus, dandelion Caesar salads, and dry-aged New York strip with charred treviso are dishes guests are celebrating us for.

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9. Koast - Los Angeles

new

4.7

Exceptional(42)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hollywood

Booked 16 times today

Koast is the latest creation from Chef Kevin Meehan and Wine Director Drew Langley, the visionary team behind the Michelin-starred Kali. This new dining concept offers an approachable, seafood-focused menu infused with culinary artistry and inventive flavors. The ambiance is relaxed yet polished, with a design that reflects a coastal chic aesthetic, perfect for an elevated yet unpretentious dining experience. Koast invites guests to explore its bold yet refined offerings that celebrate the ocean’s bounty with fresh, high-quality ingredients.Signature dishes feature exciting takes on seafood classics, such as yellowtail crudo with seaweed, tom kha, and cucumber, or crispy scallop cakes paired with avocado remoulade and mustard greens. Paired with an expertly curated wine list, Koast seamlessly blends innovation with comfort, establishing itself as a must-visit destination for seafood lovers.

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10. Hudson House - West Hollywood

4.5

Awesome(114)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 17 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

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St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Loved it as always and had such a great dinner. Never lets us down.
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Craig'sPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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4.8
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ChristinaVIP
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food and setting is always so lovely and special. Also Barbara the restaurant manager is the BEST!
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The Tower BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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4.7
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Charissa
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service as always. Josh was wonderful, cocktails were great, food was outstanding. All and all, another successful outing to M&F. Thank you always.
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Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
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4.8
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Greg
Orlando / Central Florida East •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything you would expect. Excellent and attentive service. Seafood was all fresh and seasoned well. Desserts were all eye catching yet so good! Enjoyed the iced coconut latte. The fruit infused champs are easy enough to have a few. Setting of roses and gardens with a clientele to match.
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The IvyPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Beverly Hills
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4.8
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RolandoVIP
Las Vegas •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The service was really good, the servers were friendly and very knowledgeable. The food was very good as well, they have a sommelier who can recommend wine pairing with the food you ordered.
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GwenPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Hollywood
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4.7