Formosa Cafe

4.6

1056 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

The Formosa Cafe is a restaurant and bar founded in 1939 and located at 7156 Santa Monica Boulevard at the intersection with North Formosa Avenue, in West Hollywood, California.

The restaurant has a long history of movie star and film industry patronage due to its close proximity to studio lot across the street, which began as the United Artists lot and was later owned by Warner Bros. Generations of movie stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable have eaten meals at The Formosa. Frank Sinatra is reputed to have spent many nights at the Formosa in the 1950s, pining over Ava Gardner.

After a brief 2 year hiatus, a complete refurbishment, and a tremendous menu update The Formosa Cafe has returned to serve the Los Angeles community once again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(323) 850-1014
Website
https://theformosacafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dan Huerta
Private party facilities
Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com

Location
7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Cross street
Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Parking details
Free street parking after 6pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,056 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Formosa Cafe offers a delightful blend of old Hollywood charm and delicious Asian fusion cuisine. Guests rave about its "fantastic atmosphere," "great service," and "amazing food," making it a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists. With generous portions and a storied, nostalgic setting, it's perfect for any occasion.

1,056 Reviews

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Jeff
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very cool experience at this historic venue our only complaint was the food came out lukewarm which was strange since it was not crowded at all but the server and bartender were great lots of personality and very fun.
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Vicki
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first ever Christmas Dinner out. Thankful we were able to make reservations weeks out and we were seated as soon as we arrived. We ordered a bottle of wine, with an appetizer and a couple dishes to share. We were really surprised how fast our food came and how fresh it tasted. Our server was great and met all our needs. Our overall experience was an A+
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Ikee
Austin
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Service was horrible. Bartender can’t make a dirty martini to save their life.
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richard
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and staff were excellent. Pleasant and engaging with the group. Menu seemed a bit limited but what we had was good but not anything I havent had elsewhere at less 'famous' establisments. Overall a great night and cool place to visit.
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Camila
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the atmosphere and the food, they were big portions too.
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Rebecca
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Beautiful venue, great food. The hostess and waiter were great. Only drawback was a cranky bartender.
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Steven
VIP
San Francisco
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch at the Formosa Cafe -- our second visit. The staff was gracious and very professional. Excellent food and outstanding ambiance. We love that the owners wanted to keep this historic restaurant as close as possible to its roots as a Hollywood gem.
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PHILIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place. I’ve been coming here since 1967–used to work on the lot across Formosa. My drink Pisco Sour is always perfect❤️
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Nick
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the greatest restaurant that has ever existed. I love every single thing about it.
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Sherri
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Formosa is an iconic spot. Cocktail program is fun and you can’t beat the decor. Food can be uneven. Sometimes tastes like it’s been scooped out of a pre-cooked steam table. Feel for the servers as it looks like they are stretched way too thin and diners’ experience suffers for it. Maybe best to stick to bevs and apps.
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FAQs

Formosa Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Formosa Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 850-1014.

Formosa Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1056 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802

Additional information

Cross street
Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free street parking after 6pm
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dan Huerta
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theformosacafe.com/
Phone number
(323) 850-1014
Private party facilities
Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com

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Formosa Cafe

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