MUSSO & FRANK GRILL
- Story / Photo By PAIGE PETRONE
Open since 1919 (over 100 years!), Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood is still quite the scene. The main dining room certainly has a kind of flair, as it’s situated around a swanky and historic bar. If you can imagine Hollywood celebs or socialites hanging out at the bar, you are correct! In the early days, Charlie Chaplin was a big fan and was often seen dining there. Greta Garbo and Gary Cooper were regulars for breakfast, and you might just catch Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall having drinks at the bar on any given night. Loads of history here, but it’s not just about the scenery — it’s also that Musso & Frank’s offers up some of the finest fare in all of Los Angeles. Fine steaks, chops, and seafood with fabulous sides galore — all top notch, handled expertly by old school style waiters wearing red serving jackets. Really fun.
It is perfect for pre-show dining. Recently, before attending a show at the Dolby Theatre, I realized it was only three blocks away! Then we discovered that we could valet park there for the entire night ($20), making it ideal. We enjoyed classic wedge salads, NY strip steaks, baked potatoes (with all the toppings!), and decadent chocolate mousse cake for dessert. Doesn’t get much better. Go!
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