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Here's Looking At You

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

We are an eclectic Los Angeles restaurant, located in Koreatown, heralded for its creativity and genre-defying cuisine. Their first restaurant together, owners Lien Ta and Chef Jonathan Whitener opened Here's Looking At You in 2016. Named a "Restaurant of the Year" by Food & Wine Magazine and one of Eater National's "38 Most Essential Restaurants," HLAY was also the subject of author Patric Kuh's "Becoming a Restaurateur." After four magical years as a small independent restaurant, COVID-19 would force its forever closure. But 17 months later, fate would have it that the community would come together to help resurrect this very special restaurant. Thanks to you, Here's Looking At You is back.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Daniel Cutler

From the OpenTable editors: In the years since its 2016 debut, owner Lien Ta’s restaurant has established itself as a neighborhood go-to, critical hit, and beloved third space for Angelenos. That's because HLAY—as locals call it—turns out inventive California-inspired and Asian-inflected small plates like uni panna cotta and spicy Caesar salad with sesame breadcrumbs alongside an excellent cocktail list and buzzy dining room that combine to feel like a dinner party every night.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 568-3289
Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

Location
3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202
Neighborhood
Koreatown
Cross street
Oxford Ave
Parking details
We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $8.00 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chinese Banquet Vibes For NYE
$117.56 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Let's ring in the new year together in the spirit of a Chinese banquet dinner. We grew up going to hundreds of 'em. Let's pop bottles & set tiki bowls on fire, 2025 is comin' ready or not! Two seatings: 6:00p & 8:30p "Midnight toast" at 10:30p THE MENU: House char siu, five spice-braised beef, chili cucumber, hot mustard Lobster shumai, caviar Three treasure fried rice, salted fish, chicken, scallops, scallion, squash blossoms Manila clams, black bean & pepper sauce Sautéed seasonal choy, oyster sauce, garlic, chili threads Peking duck, chipotle hoisin sauce, fermented pepper paste, blue corn tortillas Coconut & almond jelly, house fruit cocktail, mint syrup Fortune cookie 88/person Booking price incl. 9.5% tax + 2% OT fee 20% gratuity

House Pickles$8.00
Uni Panna Cotta$20.00
ikura, hijiki, wild rice
Chicken Liver$20.00
black mango butter, gomasio, grainy mustard, crispy shallot, b&g bread
Steak Tartare$24.00
chile, scallions, tamari, yolk, turnip
Little Gem & Endive$20.00
spicy caesar, fried anchovies, sesame breadcrumbs, parmesan
Shishito Peppers$16.00
tonnato, huamei
Grilled Asparagus$17.00
poor man’s xo, pickled sweet peppers, frilly mustard, huacatay
Sprouted Broccoli$17.00
pickled ginger, h.o.p., seeds, nuts
Frogs' Legs$25.00
salsa negra, scallions, lime, s&p
Blue Prawns$25.00
nam jim, cabbage & papaya slaw, fried garlic, preserved key lime
Mussels & Clams$37.00
coconut, sake, herbs, spicy crab toast
Grilled Dry-Aged Lamb Leg$35.00
g.s.c. yogurt, mint, peaches, perilla
30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye
charred korean green chiles, black pepper sauce

Happy Hour

8:30-10:00p

HLAY Dry-Aged Cheeseburger$17.00
au poivre mayo, fried onions, house sesame bun
Steak Frites$26.00
8oz baseball steak, fermented radish butter, curly fries, aioli

Dessert

Rose Cake$12.00
vermouth strawberries, vanilla buttercream
Apple Fritter Arancini$12.00
bourbon caramel, marinated apples, chantilly
Pot de Creme$12.00
dark chocolate, peaches, coconut, bubu arare

What 923 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Contemporary American
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Innovative
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Here's Looking At You is a vibrant gem in LA, celebrated for its "consistently delicious" food and "fantastic" cocktails. With a creative menu featuring standout dishes like the burger and steak frites, it's perfect for any occasion. Patrons praise the "friendly and efficient" service and "great atmosphere," making it a must-visit.

923 Reviews

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Arka
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
One of the best LA restaurants pre-pandemic, now ruined by loud and obnoxious noise levels. Food is still fantastic, but do yourself and get it to go instead of enduring the cacophony of noise inside, enhanced by the snooty and borderline bullying service.
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Michaela
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite restaurant in LA has really set the bar high! Insanely delicious and unique food, drinks, and incredibly kind, genuine,and helpful staff. Energy of the restaurant is very warm and inviting. I thought it was just a one time thing but now I’ve been back 3 times and more in love with the space then I was the first time. Highly recommend- spicy Caesar salad, pork rolls, fried chicken, steak- don’t sleep on the mushrooms in it, and snowed in (drink)
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Sanford
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Fantastic restaurant with amazing food! Love coming back here.
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Andrew
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and service. Everything is very well seasoned and the wait staff is wonderful. Will definitely come back
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Alan
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The burger is bomb! Very rich so it can be shared between two. The Caesar salad was also a damn delight! If you're feeling like splurging def add the 30-day aged steak!
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Lisa
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. It’s my go to place when I have an event at the Wiltern. The food is delicious and the cocktails are amazing. The service is very friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Andrew
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team cares a lot and that shows in each task and interaction—the food is made with deep care, the bar is exceptional and the service real and genuine. A great place!
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Sarah
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Give your date advance warning that you might pick up a dish and lick it if you come here. And if they judge you, they're wrong, because everything here is *that* good
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Sue
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love HLAY! We had not been to the 8:30 happy hour, when there is a burger and steak frites added to the menu. The burger was delicious and the curly fries were perfectly seasoned. Cocktails always fantastic and the vibe is friendly & fun. Highly recommend!
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Charles
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an incredible date night at this hip spot. The vibe was great and food was wonderful. We joined for Tiki-Thursday and the Mai Tai was delicious! Shout out to our wonderful server, Elliott who had great recommendations from the menu. The Gem Salad and the Bronzino are highly recommended! Seriously, check this place out!!!
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FAQs

Here's Looking At You is rated 4.7 stars by 923 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 22, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202

Additional information

Cross street
Oxford Ave
Neighborhood
Koreatown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $8.00 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Phone number
(213) 568-3289
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

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Experiences

Chinese Banquet Vibes For NYE

Menu

Savory

House Pickles$8.00

Uni Panna Cotta$20.00

Chicken Liver$20.00

Steak Tartare$24.00

Little Gem & Endive$20.00

Shishito Peppers$16.00

Grilled Asparagus$17.00

Sprouted Broccoli$17.00

Frogs' Legs$25.00

Blue Prawns$25.00

Mussels & Clams$37.00

Grilled Dry-Aged Lamb Leg$35.00

30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye

Happy Hour

HLAY Dry-Aged Cheeseburger$17.00

Steak Frites$26.00

Dessert

Rose Cake$12.00

Apple Fritter Arancini$12.00

Pot de Creme$12.00

What 923 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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