Home is a restaurant in Silver Lake that specializes in American cuisine. Dishes include crab cakes, fried calamari, hummus, tomato country vegetable soup, grilled salmon salad, southern chicken fried steak and eggs, pancakes, L.A. classic burger, grilled chicken and avocado club, seared ahi tuna and Mom's meatloaf, among others. Pick-up and delivery are available.
Magnolia Grille has been family-owned and operated for many years. It recently reopened after a hiatus, but is still a go-to spot for North Hollywood residents looking for tasty, affordable American cuisine. Come in early for great breakfast specials under $5, or try the mouth-watering banana and chocolate chip pancakes combo. Popular lunch dishes include the prime rib sandwich topped with garlic mushrooms and the hot meatloaf lunch. And be sure to walk out with fresh-baked New York-style cheesecake or any number of pies from their bakery. Kids eat free Tuesday nights.
Bangkok West, close to the promenade, is known for its nice atmosphere and contemporary, upscale Asian cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients, the food is delightful and addictive. Its specialities include Pad Thai, Bangkok Rolls, scallops stir-fried with basil and the signature Thai Red Curry. Takeout, delivery and catering is available. On-site parking is located behind the building.
Sine 1989 Pink Pepper Thai has been feeding Hollywood-area diners. The theory here is that enjoyment of a meal is as much about the atmosphere and the company kept as it is about the food. Hence, elegant art adorns the walls and soft music plays over dinner. Find large statues of Buddha and traditional Thai sculptures and paintings all over the inside of this building on La Brea Ave, and a great people-watching view on the outside patio. In addition to traditional Thai dishes like Pad Thai and Panang Curry, Pink Pepper serves up unique new concoctions like th Jungle Curry and Gulf of Siam. Full bar available, as is delivery to three-mile radius with minimum $15 order. Ordering online recently became possible.
With the proliferation of chain stores and restaurants, sometimes it's hard for small mom-and-pop shops to distinguish themselves. This is not the case with Ruby Bakery. Ruby's is a popular local bakery that has amassed a vast and loyal following over the past 27 years. It is located in a charming shopping district at the corner of Eagle Rock Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard, across the street from Quizno's, Jamba Juice, and Starbucks. The bakery has many baked goods, such as cupcakes, cream puffs, and eclairs, although it specializes in cakes. A selection of cakes can be bought whole or by the slice, and custom orders can also be placed. Ruby Bakery has experience preparing cakes for almost any type of event—birthdays, weddings, retirement parties, and more. The store is open every day of the week, and customers are encouraged to just drop by.
Jumpin' Java is located in the heart of Studio City, on Ventura Boulevard. This restaurant offers contemporary California and Mediterranean cuisine with a lovely outside patio. Breakfast is served all day. The lunch menu consists of home-style cooking, healthy salads and lavash-pressed sandwiches, but they're most famous for their blueberry, banana, and apple pancakes served at breakfast and lunch. This unique sidewalk café also boasts servers who cater to the crowd on a first-name basis. Open 7 days a week with parking located behind the restaurant.
Ivy at the Shore is all the Hollywood rave for its fine dining food and celebrity guests. The style here is tropical and retro with wicker chairs and floral prints on the walls and tablecloths. The wait staff here is excellent and truly has taken a page from the best book in dining service. The food is famously delicious with menu items like cajun soft shell crab, prime rib, lobster enchiladas and oyster dinners. The portions are typically large and may be shared by two. Ivy at the Shore is filled everyday and there will more than likely be a wait if guests do not make reservations.
The Sunset Restaurant overlooks Santa Monica Bay and serves American cuisine and fresh seafood. They offer brunch and dinner menus and have a full-service bar. Catering is available for special events.
The Summer Canteen Restaurant is located at one of the busiest intersections in town so it's easy to stop in for a quick delicious bite of food to take out or dine in. It's located in the modern shopping center opposite the Chase Bank. The menu is eclectic fun Asian cuisine, specifically Vietnam and Thailand. It has Thai curries and wonderful soupy pho broths from Vietnam in either beef, chicken or pure vegetable. There are a few communal tables that can seat different parties of strangers who share the space, or for the private booking of party or business function. The music is hip, young and loud which is a big art of the fun. It's a great spot for a Saturday night date or night on the town. The space is a clean, modern open space with tall ceilings and an open kitchen where you can see and hear the crackling of the cooking woks.
