Guide to West Hollywood’s MICHELIN-rated Restaurants and Hotels
The prestigious MICHELIN Guide has recognized five West Hollywood restaurants and five hotels for culinary and hospitality excellence. Here’s what you need to know.
A visit to West Hollywood has always been a treat for the senses, and several of the city’s restaurants and hotels just got some well-deserved acclaim to underscore this point.
In the 2024 MICHELIN Guide California, five West Hollywood restaurants have been recognized for their culinary excellence, including Sushi Ginza Onodera, which retained its two MICHELIN Stars.
Not to be outdone by the restaurants, five West Hollywood hotels have been awarded the inaugural MICHELIN Key, given to accommodations in the Guide’s hotel selection that offer the most outstanding stays. Put it all together and you have an exceptional, MICHELIN-approved visit to West Hollywood! Read on for a closer look at each hotel and restaurant included in this year’s selection.
MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Selection
Sushi Ginza Onodera
Two MICHELIN Stars
609 N. La Cienega Blvd.
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One of the most respected names in the sushi world, Sushi Ginza Onodera held onto its coveted two stars in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide. From the elegant décor to the now-legendary dessert — the heavenly matcha and coconut panna cotta — Sushi Ginza Onodera is a true indulgence. It has a price tag to match, but the restaurant’s no-tipping policy makes it easier to swallow.
What MICHELIN says: “Surprises and delights abound in the delirious array of courses, starting with an earthenware cup of chawanmushi topped with Italian caviar and a petal of uni. Some might feel guilty devouring squid in a matter of seconds after watching the exacting chefs take ten minutes to prepare it, but the experience is utterly memorable.”
Amour
MICHELIN Recommended
8715 Beverly Blvd.
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With dishes like New Caledonia blue prawn carpaccio and sesame-roasted lobster, it’s no wonder Amour was quickly added to the MICHELIN Guide shortly after opening in December 2023. Guests can dine in this elevated French brasserie’s antique-laden La Salle á Manger, on Le Patio & Le Jardin (complete with fireplace and fountain) or in the opulent, private Parisian dining room (by request only).
What MICHELIN says: “Indoors or out? It’s the eternal question in Los Angeles, but even more difficult to decide at Amour. Banquettes and booths beckon on the patio, while the dining room, accessed through a library stacked with vintage books, is loaded with charm down to the very last candlestick. Multi-course tasting menus are on offer or order à la carte from a menu that blends French and Asian influences.”
Connie & Ted’s
MICHELIN Recommended
8171 Santa Monica Blvd.
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Eclectic East- and West-Coast vibes mix at Connie & Ted’s, where the “funky interior and seafaring knickknacks” pay homage to Chef Michael Cimarusti’s New England roots. Expect an extensive raw bar and sustainable, wild-caught seafood sourced from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
What MICHELIN says: “Chowder is a must for a seafood spot and this particular one offers a tempting flight of three: creamy New England, tomato-based Manhattan and buttery Rhode Island. The lobster roll, packed with tail and claw meat, is a gem among solo diners, while chilled seafood platters and the oak-grilled fish are great for crowds. Don’t forget to grab a bit of saltwater taffy on your way out.”
Gracias Madre
MICHELIN Recommended
8905 Melrose Ave.
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“Plant-based darling,” “airy and beguiling” and “astoundingly delicious” pepper the Guide’s review of this vegan Mexican spot on Melrose. The patio, surrounded by old shade trees, is a perfect spot for exploring the menu of 60 tequilas and 70 mezcals, or diving into the tacos that also grace the MICHELIN Guide to the Best Tacos in LA.
What MICHELIN says: “On the menu, explore Mexican cuisine through vegan items, like young coconut ceviche with house-made chips, pozole and grain bowls. The addictive tacos naturally feature top-quality tortillas, heaped with astoundingly delicious shredded jackfruit, lightly pickled cabbage and a drizzle of cashew crema. The prix-fixe lunch is of prodigious value.”
Ardor
MICHELIN Recommended
9040 Sunset Blvd.
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Another MICHELIN veteran that held its status this year is Ardor, the stylish in-house restaurant of The West Hollywood EDITION hotel. Vegetables take center stage on Chef John Fraser’s menu, but carnivores will find plenty to love in Ardor’s aged duck, high-end cuts of beef and lamb cooked under pine — all of which earned high marks from the Guide. Equally drool-worthy are the tropical-chic interiors, which will make you feel like you’re dining in an Architectural Digest spread.
What MICHELIN says: “Set in a swanky hotel, this babe is ultra-chic, attracting an A-list crowd. It’s all very handsome inside, with white velvet and leather booths nestled amid greenery for a rain forest feel. The well-trained staff keep things humming along.”
MICHELIN Key Hotels
Sunset Tower Hotel
One MICHELIN Key
Rated 19.1 out of 20 by verified guests
8358 W Sunset Blvd.
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What MICHELIN says: “In Hollywood, the line between history and kitsch is so fine as to be practically non-existent. But one way or another the Sunset Tower manages to land on the right side of the line. In the latter years of the golden age this Art Deco apartment tower was home to the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. While today the mid-century atmosphere is still in place, it’s no museum — there’s nothing faded about the newly renovated Sunset Tower’s sober, earth-toned interiors. It’s not collectors or autograph hounds but bona fide Hollywood players who frequent its halls today.”
The Charlie
One MICHELIN Key
Rated 19.1 out of 20 by verified guests
819 N. Sweetzer Ave.
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What MICHELIN says: “This particular corner of West Hollywood has changed a bit over the years, to say the least, but back when Charlie Chaplin owned it this jumble of English-style bungalows fit right in to the pastoral landscape. Chaplin left LA over sixty years ago, of course, and it’s a minor miracle that these houses still stand — but thanks to an enterprising hotelier, they do, in the form of the Charlie, a truly unusual boutique hotel. (We always mean that as a compliment.)”
Chamberlain West Hollywood
One MICHELIN Key
Rated 18.5 out of 20 by verified guests
1000 Westmount Dr.
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What MICHELIN says: “From the outside, this ’70s apartment building doesn’t attract much attention — though someday this architectural style will be back in fashion, at which time West Hollywood will be its Mecca. Inside, though, it’s a different story; rooftop swimming pools, for example, are always in style, especially with panoramic views of LA and the Hollywood Hills, and the lobby sets the tone. The bedrooms are impressive as well — the interiors are striking, modern-luxe, perhaps more masculine in its blues and greys than some other SoCal boutiques. Each room, improbably enough, comes with a gas fireplace for when the temperature dips below 70…”
Hotel 850 SVB
One MICHELIN Key
Rated 19.5 out of 20 by verified guests
850 N. San Vicente Blvd.
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What MICHELIN says: “If you’ve been to the Sunset Tower, then you’ll agree that hotelier Jeff Klein has a track record with this sort of thing, and it’s no surprise that news of his new Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, a residential-style luxury boutique hotel in West Hollywood, has met with much enthusiasm. It’s set in (and behind) a century-old bungalow on San Vicente Boulevard, just off Santa Monica, in a slightly paradoxical location — it’s a residential street, but it’s barely a block from the Pacific Design Center in one direction and the Sunset Strip in the other. With just 23 rooms and suites it’s aiming for an atmosphere that’s even more private than the Tower, and the accommodations are impressively luxe and quite stylish, in a welcoming, low-key way.”
Soho House Holloway
One MICHELIN Key
8465 Holloway Dr.
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What MICHELIN says: “Here in West Hollywood, with a bit of adaptation, is a slightly sunnier version of the Soho House concept, in the form of the 34-room Holloway House. Its location places it close to the storied nightlife of the Sunset Strip, but that’s almost secondary; Holloway House, like any Soho House establishment, doesn’t need to be close to the action — it is the action. Its Club restaurant, its Mandolin Mezze rooftop terrace, and its Club-adjacent Bar and Library are among the hottest tickets in town, and they’re for members only — which, if you’re an overnight guest, includes you, for the duration of your stay.”