From a Casablanca-themed restaurant to an old Hollywood hotspot, you won’t find restaurants like these in any other city
For the adventurous diner, perhaps a live octopus? If you are searching for a unique bite in Los Angeles, there’s a plethora of restaurants to choose from that you won’t find in any other city. From under-the-sea ambiance to an immersive magic show, L.A. is home to some truly one-of-a-kind spots for a diner who wants something more than just a quality meal.
If you want dinner and a show, stop by Black Rabbit Rose in Hollywood. At this Thai-Chinese restaurant, you can indulge in drunken noodles in the dining room, and then head over to the theatre room for cocktails and a magic show. You’ll be fooled by sleight of hand and magic meant to surprise and amuse guests.
This pirate ship-themed Korean seafood BBQ restaurant in Koreatown serves live octopus and hagfish. They offer a range of prix fixe seafood platters for between one and five guests. Servers grill the seafood right at the table for an interactive dining experience. Their special “Captain Set” features a live lobster presented in a treasure chest.
Casablanca Restaurant in Venice serves Mexican cuisine in an interior themed for the 1943 Academy Award-winning movie, featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Casablanca, the restaurant, is known for its table-side margaritas with premium tequila. The restaurant’s collection of over 2,000 tequilas is one of the largest selections in the world. The menu features traditional Mexican entrées as well as lesser-known dishes like Calamari steak.
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The Tam O’Shanter in Atwater Village is L.A.’s oldest restaurant operated by the same family in the same location. The Scottish-style steakhouse has been operating for over 100 years, and was a favorite of Walt Disney. The restaurant has transformed its Table 31 into an exclusive dining experience where guests get a history lesson on Disney while trying his favorite dishes.
The Formosa in West Hollywood first opened in 1939, and stars like Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, James Dean and Elvis Presley are said to have once patronized the establishment. The restaurant also offers seating in the oldest surviving red train car in existence, dating back to 1904. Inside, you’ll find boxes of autographed celebrity photos. The menu features modern Asian-inspired dishes with dim sum and signature drinks like the Puebla Hurricane.
The Witch’s Cottage in Hollywood serves paganism and witchcraft with their food from the cauldron. The cottage is a cafe, bar, restaurant and performance venue all in one. Specializing in tea and baked goods, the herbalist recipes are meant to stimulate calm, focus, creativity or manifestation. At this unique spot, the food is “magically and intuitively crafted.”
This intergalactic bar in Hollywood is inspired by sci-fi and fantasy movies. Bartenders in costume mix cocktails from a themed menu including the LeviOHsa and the Mangolorian. The cantina is all ages until 8 p.m., and is 21+ for the rest of the night. Guests are encouraged to join the fun in costume and bring their own props.
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