10 Best Places Where Celebrities Eat in LA

UPDATED: October 21, 2025

Just like the rest of us, celebrities have to eat. And they like to eat well. That often means multi-course meals at swanky steakhouses like Morton’s and Mastro’s, not to mention sceney standards like Spago, Nobu Malibu, and Mr. Chow.

But there are other places where celebs flock for a little sustenance — and to get their photo taken for the tabloids. (Hello, Lisa Vanderpump’s Tom Tom restaurant.) Here are some of the best places where celebrities eat in Los Angeles and where I’ve personally seen them getting their grub on.

Where Celebrities Eat in Los Angeles: Fancy Hotels

Celebs love fancy hotels, so restaurants at fancy hotels are always a sure thing when it comes to celebrity spotting. The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel is always great for seeing celebrities, as is the Beverly Wilshire, aka the “Pretty Woman” hotel. Here are some other hotel spots in LA where celebrities eat.

1. Chateau Marmont

The Chateau Marmont on Sunset is a celeb haven, especially musicians and movie stars. In fact, to maintain celebrity privacy, management doesn’t allow any photography in the restaurant or out on the patio. (That’s especially hard for someone like me who’s constantly taking pictures of food. It’s also why you’ll mostly find bad photos of the hotel like the one above.)

I’ve been here multiple times over the years and I’ve always seen someone famous. It never fails. Some sightings include Keanu Reeves, JB Smoove, Adrian Grenier, Giovanni Ribisi, Christopher Walken, and so many others . I also interviewed REM’s Michael Stipe on the outdoor patio a million years ago, which was pretty cool.

2. Four Seasons Los Angeles Beverly Hills

While the Four Seasons Los Angeles would never disclose the names of their famous guests (that’s one reason celebs love this place), they can’t stop me from saying it. I’ve seen so many celebs here it’s crazy.

Mark Wahlberg was here for Sunday brunch pretty much every week when he lived in LA. One time when I was at the hotel’s main restaurant Culina, I saw none other than the legendary Sidney Poitier having lunch. Sigh.

Another time I saw Charlize Theron on the outdoor patio having lunch with a girlfriend. I’ve also seen Bill Maher at the bar, I’ve chatted up Craig Robinson in the lounge and I ran into Nate Berkus in the elevator. This hotel also hosts countless Hollywood events throughout the year, so rest assured that anyone who’s ever been or will be famous can be found at one point or another at the Four Seasons.

3. Hotel Bel-Air

Hotel Bel-Air is a gorgeous oasis in that traditional, rich-old-people way. And when it comes to indulging in a pricey gourmet meal, the Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air is where to do it. I’ve only been there a few times, but there’s always a celebrity to see.

I’ve spotted Geena Davis, Sharon Stone, and Reese Witherspoon eating (not all together), Dennis Quaid dropping off his car with the valet, a few Real Housewives of Beverly Hills sipping cocktails, and Tim Gunn walking by. It’s also where Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively enjoy a meal while their kids keep the nanny busy (at a different table!). With its lovely landscaping and famous swans, the Hotel Bel-Air is a popular spot for baby showers. Just ask Gwen Stefani and Jessica Simpson.

4. Sunset Marquis

As much as the famed rock stars who stay there, the Sunset Marquis is a rock ‘n’ roll legend itself. Located just off the Sunset Strip, it’s a secluded getaway on a side street yet close enough to all the action. No wonder it’s long been a home away from home for rock stars.

Steven Tyler is pretty much synonymous with this place and there are always rock dudes walking around that I know are famous but I just don’t know their names. Cavatina is the hotel’s Italian restaurant that has a lovely indoor-outdoor layout. The pretty, covered patio is where celebrities eat and drink in privacy while enjoying one of the most romantic spots in LA. I once sat right across from Nick Cannon who was having a good time in the main dining room with his entourage.

Top LA Restaurants Where Celebrities Eat

From chic and trendy hot spots to casual, affordable cafes, here are the best restaurants in Los Angeles for celebrity spotting.

5. Crossroads Kitchen

Elevating plant-based cuisine to a fine-dining experience (but with a totally casual rock ‘n’ roll vibe), Crossroads Kitchen in West Hollywood serves gourmet Mediterranean-inspired vegan dishes with lots and lots of celeb eye candy. Paul McCartney, Jay Z, Beyonce and Ellen DeGeneres are all big fans as is President Bill Clinton. Every time I’m here I see someone famous.

Who, you might ask? Tessa Thompson was having dinner with a small group last time I was there. Other regulars include Travis Barker from Blink 182, Tobey Maguire, Sarah Gilbert, Linda Perry and Emily Deschanel. I’ve also had perfect views of JB Smoove, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Jane Fonda looking absolutely fierce.

6. The Griddle Cafe

Not only does the Griddle Cafe on Sunset Boulevard cafe have the most incredible bigger-than-your-face pancakes and French toast in LA, but it also has some of the best celeb-spotting of any eatery anywhere.

Name the celeb, they come here: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Alba, Jared Leto, Anthony Hopkins, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, James Franco, Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendez, Eva Longoria, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Pit Bull, Danny Trejo, Gail King, Al Roker, the list goes on and on. So does the line every weekend, so try hitting this place up on a weekday after the breakfast rush if you can.

7. Gjelina

Pretty people like pretty food and Gjelina is a ridiculous(ly popular) spot on Venice’s Abbot Kinney that lures in crowds with its trendy, buzzy scene and flavorful thin crust pizzas.(It’s one of those places that is so in love with its coolness that it doesn’t have a sign. Like I said, ridiculous.

The place is typically so loud and crowded that you might actually miss the celebs among you, so make sure you look up from your plate every once in a while and you just might realize that’s Reese Witherspoon or Ryan Seacrest sitting next to you. (True story.)

8. Casa Vega

Want to know where celebrities eat in the Valley? Well, you don’t have to look too hard since lots of famous faces live in the SFV. And Mexican mainstay Casa Vega on Ventura Blvd has been serving everyone from A-listers to no-listers since 1956.

I think celebs love this Sherman Oaks haunt not only for the guacamole and margaritas, but because it’s so dark and lowly-lit inside nobody can see them. Aside from the Kardashians who practically live here, this is where Amy Adams, Matt Damon, Mila Kunis and Giselle Bundchen get their Mex fix. Also, Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio filmed “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” here, so that’s yet another feather in this family-owned biz’s cap.

9. Crustacean

For years, celebrities have counted on Crustacean for high-end, made-from-scratch, Euro-Asian cuisine — including those famous garlic noodles — in Beverly Hills. Everyone from Warren Beatty to Bruno Mars eats here. I was here when Jessica Alba and Quincy Jones were just one garlic-breath noodle away from me!

I also know that Steve Harvey is a huge fan ⁠— I once asked him to name his favorite LA restaurant and he said hands down Crustacean. In 2018, the restaurant underwent a multimillion dollar facelift. It is Beverly Hills, after all.

10. Craig’s

When you really want to know where celebrities eat, Craig’s in West Hollywood’s Design District never disappoints. This Italian spot has been ground zero for celebrities ever since it first opened its doors in 2011 with an old-school New York restaurant-meets-strange-empty-museum kinda vibe. It’s also right across the street from another celeb-heavy hangout with more ambiance (but just as bland food) Gracias Madre.

Once you get past the herd of paparazzi hanging outside the entrance with their gigantic cameras, you’ll see everyone from regulars John Legend and Chrissy Teigen to Rihanna, Justin Bieber, the Hiltons, and pretty much all the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Bonus Location: Erewhon Santa Monica

No list about where to see celebrities eat in LA is complete without Erewhon. Although this painfully pricey and trendy market is where many celebs go grocery shopping, it’s also where they sometimes sit for a bite to eat. I’ve seen Luke Wilson having a casual lunch here on the outdoor patio as well as some other TV show people I recognize by face but not my name.

Some of my better celebrity sightings at Erewhon in Santa Monica include Diana Ross in all her glory (big hair, big sunglasses, big Ugg boots) ordering food at the hot deli with a cart full of fruit and other healthy food, Maria Shriver grabbing some goods to go, Michael Strahan picking up sushi, Owen Wilson waiting in line with one of his sons, and Harvey Keitel strolling the aisles with a cart full of smoothies.

Hey, if you’re going to fork over $14 for a slice of avocado toast and $20 for a smoothie, you may as well get some entertainment along with it.

Enjoy These Los Angeles Places Where Celebrities Eat — Just Remember Not to Stare

Whether it’s upscale hotels, sceney restaurants or a no-frills breakfast joint, these 10 locations are tried-and-true celebrity hangouts. Visit any of the places on this list and there’s a very good chance you’ll enjoy the thrill of seeing someone famous. But don’t forget that they’re people too, so courtesy and discretion are always a good idea.

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