Is there a better place to see and be seen in Los Angeles? Nobu Malibu is a difficult table to get for anyone, but the place is so exclusive that mere mortals have a difficult time landing a seat here. Nobu might’ve made his name at Matsuhisa on La Cienega, which is still a popular place for celebrities, and at his namesake New York City restaurants, but Nobu Malibu is the epicenter of the Japanese chef’s celebrity-rich empire. Come for tiny plates of fresh seafood and inventive Peruvian-Japanese lounge fare.

Palisades-adjacent Giorgio Baldi has been name-checked by celebrities and dropped into rap songs plenty of times over the years, as fans wealthy and otherwise fawn over the Italian staples and prime ocean-adjacent location.

With amazing views of the ocean and a breezy semi-open vibe, Elephante is basically a place to great social media gold, either as a wannabe influencer or to catch a glimpse of one in the wild. The Italian American fare by chef Thomas Lim features really great pasta and blistered personal sized pizzas.

這鬱鬱蔥蔥的,大多是貝弗利H內庭院空間ills Hotel is one of LA’s most iconic celebrity hotspots. The stories from this patio are legendary, but the food is going to be overpriced and safe to the point of boredom. But again, this restaurant and the hotel is not about good eating, but about people watching, and conspicuous spending.

Though one of many Sugarfish locations, the Beverly Hills outlet is the one where you’re most likely to see a celebrity digging into the warm-rice nigiri. Kendall Jenner and (boyfriend at the time) Blake Griffin famously had lunch here a few years ago.

The west end of West Hollywood may be the most concentrated area for celebrity dining in all of Los Angeles, with spots like Craig’s, Catch, and Olivetta all within walking distance. Dan Tana’s has stood as a temple to the art of well-connected dining for decades, and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Stop in for drinks (if you can get a table) and some red sauce Italian staples.

For colorful wallpaper, lively conversation, and lots of cool Hollywood Hills types, get to Olivetta. The upshot here is that the food and cocktails really do stand for themselves, thanks to chef Michael Fiorelli.

If paparazzi are gathering near Gracias Madre’s entrance, prepare for the constant stream of flashing lights. They’ll scatter once the A-lister departs, but they’ll keep coming for the plant-based menu that’s been operating since 2014. The patio is a stunner while one overlooked item is one of the region’s largest collections of mezcal and tequila.

For a time before the pandemic, Catch was the place to see paparazzi hanging out on the street, where starlets and emerging influencers try to catch a photo for TMZ. Inside, the fare is a solid take on the Nobu-style modern Japanese lounge fare, more expensive than it needs to be but overall pretty good. Britney Spears recently celebrated her newfound freedom with a big dinner here.

這羅ungey spot in West Hollywood says it’s open to the public, but it’s difficult for those without a reservation to get in. The pricey Italian American fare is pretty good, but you’re really here for the people watching, which might include Drake or a multitude of other world-famous folks.

Tower Bar is a singular Los Angeles restaurant. It’s at once aged and fussy, but still very much a hotspot for the new generation of upwardly mobile celebrity clientele seeking to reclaim the glories of Old Hollywood. There are white tablecloths and plush booths to go along with the timeless continental fare, and the service is always on point.

Part of the same group as the Nice Guy (h.wood Group), Delilah is a grander, more expansive take on the supper club, and celebrities regularly call this their weekend dining destination. Justin Bieber might be playing the piano while Kendall Jenner and her crew take over a large banquette. The classic American food is surprisingly well made despite being fairly safe, like chicken tenders, a burger, and filet mignon steak.

Evan Funke’s new Hollywood ode to Roman food is a superb celebrity-viewing restaurant, with sight lines stretching across the high-ceiling, expansive dining room. Recently the likes of Beyonce, Jay-Z, and the Obamas (sans Barack) were eating there, though one is likely to catch a famous person down the stellar pasta and wine on any night, at any table.