Cara

4.7

1786 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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Elegant and restrained, our food is based on a meaningful relationship with our local sustainable farms and the changing, bountiful seasons in California. We believe in respecting the ingredients with simplicity and allowing the work of our passionate farmers to shine through. We strive to create meaningful connections over a shared meal through the inherent generosity of food.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 103 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(323) 672-8991
Website
https://www.carahotel.com/cara-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Patrick Florendo

Location
1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027-4830
Neighborhood
Los Feliz
Cross street
Hollywood Blvd.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Warm Baked Banana Bread
dark Valrhona chocolate and walnuts
Greek Yogurt Bowl
homemade granola with Greek yogurt and JG Farm berries with local honey
Avocado Toast
sliced California avocado, shaved onion and chili flake
Salmon Benedict
smoked salmon, grilled sourdough, preserved lemon vinaigrette and fries
Classic French Toast
vanilla brioche, maple whipped mascarpone
Buttermilk Pancakes
maple syrup & Pudwell Farms blueberries
Egg White Omelette
Bloomsdale kale, shredded chicken, roasted peppers, sliced avocado
American Breakfast
two eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, sliced avocado, breakfast potatoes grilled sourdough
Huevos Rancheros
bean conserva, crispy tortilla, queso fresco, heritage pork bacon and chili salsa
Hamachi Crudo
fresh lime, chile, and cilantro
Yucatecan Ceviche
red snapper, avocado, serrano chili, lime, tomatillo
Steak and Eggs
8oz. grass fed sliced Bavette, 2 fried eggs and breakfast potatoes
Prosciutto & Burrata
served with grilled sourdough
Avocado, Beet and Grapefruit Salad
roasted hazelnut and beet vinaigrette
Smoked Trout Salad
arugula, grapefruit, avocado, red onion
Arugula Salad
Schaner Family Farm wild arugula, 24-month aged Parmesan, lemon, olive oil
Spring Kale and Endive Salad
candied walnuts, sliced pear, cranberry balsamic, Roquefort blue
Lemon Pasta
24-month aged Parmesan
The Classic Cheeseburger
pressed double patty, American cheddar, butter griddled bun, French fries
Harvest Grain Bowl
Summer roasted vegetables, sauteed kale, ancient grains, crispy squash, grilled lemon
Steak Sandwich
grass fed ribeye, arugula, manchego, grain mustard, grilled sourdough and fries
Smoked Trout Sandwich
wild arugula, tomato, avocado, grilled sourdough, French fries
Grilled Steak Frites
8oz sliced Bavette, chimmichurri, french fries
Seared Scottish Salmon
Summer roasted vegetables, grilled Maitake mushroom conserva, grilled lemon

Vegetables

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
sea salt, rosemary
Colcannon
whipped Yukon gold potato, kale, and cabbage
Grilled Maitake Mushroom
Champagne vinaigrette
Grilled Broccolini
lemon, olive oil
Fried Shishito Peppers
tomato tapenade, basil, lime

Sides

One Egg
Bacon
Breakfast Potatoes
rosemary, sea salt
Bowl of Berries
French Fries
Grilled Organic Chicken Breast
Sliced Bavette Steak 8oz
Roasted Scottish Salmon
Marinated Grilled Shrimp (4)

Smoothies

California Sunrise
banana, orange juice, mango, pineapple, turmeric
Berrylicious
JG Farms berries, Greek yogurt, banana, local honey

Fentimans Botanically Brewed Sodas

Curiosity Cola
Sparkling Elderflower
Rose Lemonade

Fresh Squeezed Juice

Orange
Grapefruit

Maru Coffee

Available in Cup, Pot

Espresso
Americano
Cortado
Macchiato
Latte
Cappuccino
Drip Coffee - Medium Roast

Organic Herbals

Lemon & Honey
Fresh Ginger, Lemon & Honey
Fresh Mint Sprigs & Honey

Alaya Biodynamic Teas

Assam Black
Darjeeling Green
Chamomile
Tulsi
Mint

Teas

Barry's Irish Breakfast
Matcha
Rooibos
Iced Black Tea
Iced Darjeeling Green Tea

Cocktails

Hollywood Spritz
Aperol, Amaro Angelino, Cava
A Passionate Affair
Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lillet Blanc, Absinthe
Strawberry Limonata
Organic Strawberry, Lemon, Mint, Vodka
Strawberry Champagne
Organic Strawberries

Mimosas

Classic
Watermelon
Passionfruit
Pomegranate

Non-Alcoholic

Virgin Strawberry Limonata
Organic Strawberry, Lemon, Mint
Sunrise on Sunset
Pomegranate, Tangerine, Lime
Rose's Turn
Lemongrass, Rosemary, Rose Lemonade

Caffeinated

Back To Black
Vodka, Mr. Black coffee liquor, Maru Espresso
Carajillo
Espresso, Licor 43

Sparkling

Poema - Brut Cava, Pendes, SP, NV
'La Bulle' De La Coste - Sparkling Rosé, Vin de Provence, FR, NV* **
Monthuys Père et Fils - Brut Reserve, Champagne, FR, NV

Rose

La Coste Rosé de Une Nuit - Grenache, Vin de Provence, FR '19* **
Château La Coste Rosé- Grenache/Syrah, Vin de Provence, FR '19* **

White

Domaine Maison - Sauvignon Blanc, Cheverny, Loire Valley '19
Bourgogne Fabrice Larochette - Chardonnay Burgundy '18
Andillian Les Andes La Coste - Chardonnay, Mendoza, AR '18* **
La Coste Le Blanc - Viognier / Grenache Blanc, Vin de Provence, FR '20* **
Wrath 'EX' - Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey, CA '19
Big Salt 'Skin Fermented' - Orange Rose, Dundee, OR '21 (Limited)

Red

Andillian Les Andes La Coste - Malbec, Mendoza, AR '17* **
Folktale - Carbonic Sangiovese (Chilled), Monterey, CA '19* **
La Coste 'Le Rouge' - Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Provence, FR '18*
Château La Coste Les Pentes Douces - Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah, Vin de Provence, FR '11
Cooper Mountain - Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR '18* **
Booker 'Harvey & Harriet' - Red Blend, Paso Robles, CA '19
Turnbull - Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA '19***

Bartender's Selection

Strawberry Limonata
Organic fresh strawberry, lemon, mint, vodka.

What 1,786 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hollywood
Best Ambiance
Hollywood
Great for Brunch
Hollywood
Outdoor Dining
Hollywood
Romantic
Hollywood
Most Booked

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BiancaJ
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great ambience. I love the calm, quiet tranquility of the place. The fairy lights, the palm trees, that shallow pool in the middle I live it. Friendly accommodating staff. No wait at all for my reservation. I was seated immediately. I ordered the Baja shrimp. The shrimp was amazingly delicious. That rice that came with it was DROWNED in whatever sauce they used. It was like mushy. Didn't like that at all so ai basically paid $30 for like 5 pieces of shrimp because the shrimp was all I ate. I was too tired to make a fuss about it I was just ready to go home and go to bed but had I had the energy, I would've given it back after the 1st bite and ordered something else or ask them to try again on the rice. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars across the board
DR
DRob
Central Coast
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was great! Service was excellent! However there was a power outage at the end of our meal. We were asked to manually pay - leaving our credit card information to be charged when the power came back on. This was concerning ........
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience4
The hotel and restaurant are beautiful. The setting feels Mediterranean and classic LA-esque all at once. The wait staff is courteous and very generous at the requests of demanding and entitled guests. The food was lacking in flavor. We tried a few brunch dishes but nothing was well seasoned, everything was bland. The drinks were good, but of course, heavily priced. Some drinks cost more than the food entrees, but what else can you expect in a trendy LA restaurant. Go lounge and take in the setting, but don’t stay for the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing service was great food was excellent would definitely go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience3
Hotel was a nice vibe, food was
LA
LinA
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden gem. Food was terrific. The space is magical. And the price was surprisingly reasonable. Great date spot.
p
prov31gal
Hawaii
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the first time at this BEAUTIFUL, SERENE and GORGEOUS restaurant. I actually brought my youngest daughter here for her birthday, although we already celebrated her birthday, I do wish we did it here first. The venue itself, I can’t even explain how beautiful this place is. You’d never know that you were surrounded by other buildings and you’re on a main road. So gorgeous - love it! The food was so tasty and delicious. You need to have the Warm Baked Banana Bread, just do it as an appetizer, yes- desert before your meal. Why not, right? I also recommend the Lemon Pasta along with the Arugula Salad. Simple meal, yet so delicious. Loved it! We also had the Avocado Toast, new to me, made with mozzarella. Ver good. For desert we had Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding with Mascarpone Cream, it was actually a cake and not a pudding. It was good but a bit sweet due to the caramel. Our drinks was the Spicy Mango Margarita, Strawberry Champagne and Hollywood Spritzer. All very good drinks. When we first arrived, we got there about 8 minutes before our reservation time, we were told to sit down or go to the bar. Something pretty smart so you can take in the beautiful venue. The bar area was so pretty, felt like I was in a garden. Once we sat down, we waited for more than 5 minutes before our server came to give us water and ask for our drink order. That was the only downfall. Otherwise, I loved that they didn’t bother you too much, but still attentive especially when they saw that your water was low. After placing our food order, the food came out so quickly. We later placed our desert order, that too came out quickly. This place is a real hidden gem and I’m glad I was able to discover it. We will certainly be back, we do love this restaurant. And just maybe I may do a staycation the next time I come to visit our daughters.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Make Me Famous x Luck of the Irish x arugula salad x shrimp. LiT
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great ambiance! Lemon pasta was very good, perfectly cooked. The make me famous drink was good. The grilled mushroom dish also had great flavors (forgot the name).
c
cindylee
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
we had a great time! what a pretty space! lovely service!
KK
KadenK
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is very pretty. There is water in the middle of the restaurant. You can take many nice photos. There are many choices in the menu. Food is delicious. There are pretty looking cocktails. Many wine choices. Finally, customer service is excellent. The general manager Marie was at the spot. She took care of us very well. I could tell she was working hard to make everyone satisfied. Our server was very kind too. I want to give five stars to this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful birthday brunch for granddaughter
r
royh
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food1service2ambience5
Foods are very bad Ambiance is good
JH
JimH
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The hotel and dining room are exquisite. We ordered 10 dishes and shared them. All of them were quite delicious. The service was impeccable, sitting outside under a very old olive tree. I will be back!
JC
JackC
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, especially in these post-pandemic times. Extraordinary food, large portions, and deserts to die for.
d
doctorpat
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Relaxing, pleasant,
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect ambient and food. Very nice place for a date night or any special occasion. Highly recommend
GJ
GeorgeJ
Los Angeles
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a very unexpected great discovery while searching for a place to have dinner after driving up to Griffith Observatory. You would never think that Cara could be as beautiful a setting given its location along busy Western Avenue, but as soon as you walk through the doors of the hotel/restaurant, it transports you to a bygone era of glamour and chic. If you are looking for a beautiful patio setting, look no further. Great service, good cocktails and good, well-portioned food. Definitely would return next time I'm in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely AMAZING customer service. Giovani was so attentive and sweet. The drinks, food and ambiance were spectacular. Don’t let the location fool you. Once you step into this hotel you are transported to a pristine white sanctuary and you completely forget about the hustle and bustle outside. Valet is also very affordable at $13. Way better than looking for parking. We will be back many more times! Thank you!!
BN
BrieNicks
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. The food was incredible. It was very serene sitting poolside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The ambiance is calm and cute. Food is okay. Serving sizes didn’t make the most sense. Good, strong cocktails! Server was super nice and attentive!
RS
RichS
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Service was a tad slow. Ambiance was great. Food and Drinks amazing. Host was awesome.
D
Dexter
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Everything was great, except for the heat, and a bit of delayed service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cara Hotel is worth going to when in LA. Perfect food, aesthetically pleasing, awesome service & worth it. Definitely will be coming back to celebrate many more occasions
SK
SheroumK
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
I was not sure what to expect at first but was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. Amazing resaturant and atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great old Hollywood vibe with tables set around the courtyard pool and palm trees. Do NOT pass on the lemon pasta - seriously delicious! The service was professional not precious, the servers were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was delicious. Valet parking was easy via an app to recall your car. Great place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful brunch spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
I like the decorations of the restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We walked in and it was gorgeous. The food was amazing, and pretty decent sized portions! Angelic, our server, was an angel and so helpful. Would recommend and definitely coming back!
SD
ScottD
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Geovany was our waiter and was good. The food was on par as slways. We were entertaining friends who had never been to Cara and they loved it. The manager and staff took time to show us one of the newly remodled rooms. First class service here. Thank you!
AP
AshleyP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Stunning ambience, great cocktails and the food was so good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
The only great there are the lemon pasta and the ceviche…you fight w/large flies 😳!! The service is poor (you need to ask to refill your glass of water), didn’t even remember that the reservation is for a birthday! Will not go back there anymore!
MG
MiriamG
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was better than what I expected! The ambiance and the people there wow wow wow! The service here is amazing!
AC
AllieC
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely. Will request to sit by the pool next time!
e
esmyv
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! The homemade ketchup was out of this world. The portions very large. The food is incredible- very su interpreting flavors. It’s a level up. Service on point too. Cara is in my top five restaurants.!
N
Nicenightout
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An oasis in the middle of the city...so lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience5
They served us drinks after I got the meals.. I waited at least 10 more minutes to drink mine with food. Taste, and ambience was not bad actually pretty good But server’s attitude or service.. i don’t think it was perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great ambiance and great food. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVELY. VERY BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.
F
Fumi
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
the setting is beautiful, but on a super hot day, it would help to maybe have cold water "misters" all over the patio to cool people off?

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

FAQs

Cara is rated 4.7 stars by 1786 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 103 times today

1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027-4830

Additional information

Cross street
Hollywood Blvd.
Neighborhood
Los Feliz
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Florendo
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.carahotel.com/cara-restaurant
Phone number
(323) 672-8991

Cara

Make a reservation

Additional information

Lemon Pasta

Yucatecan Ceviche

Salmon Benedict

Main

Warm Baked Banana Bread

Greek Yogurt Bowl

Avocado Toast

Salmon Benedict

Classic French Toast

Buttermilk Pancakes

Egg White Omelette

American Breakfast

Huevos Rancheros

Hamachi Crudo

Yucatecan Ceviche

Steak and Eggs

Prosciutto & Burrata

Avocado, Beet and Grapefruit Salad

Smoked Trout Salad

Arugula Salad

Spring Kale and Endive Salad

Lemon Pasta

The Classic Cheeseburger

Harvest Grain Bowl

Steak Sandwich

Smoked Trout Sandwich

Grilled Steak Frites

Seared Scottish Salmon

Vegetables

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

Colcannon

Grilled Maitake Mushroom

Grilled Broccolini

Fried Shishito Peppers

Sides

One Egg

Bacon

Breakfast Potatoes

Bowl of Berries

French Fries

Grilled Organic Chicken Breast

Sliced Bavette Steak 8oz

Roasted Scottish Salmon

Marinated Grilled Shrimp (4)

Smoothies

California Sunrise

Berrylicious

Fentimans Botanically Brewed Sodas

Curiosity Cola

Sparkling Elderflower

Rose Lemonade

Fresh Squeezed Juice

Orange

Grapefruit

Maru Coffee

Espresso

Americano

Cortado

Macchiato

Latte

Cappuccino

Drip Coffee - Medium Roast

Organic Herbals

Lemon & Honey

Fresh Ginger, Lemon & Honey

Fresh Mint Sprigs & Honey

Alaya Biodynamic Teas

Assam Black

Darjeeling Green

Chamomile

Tulsi

Mint

Teas

Barry's Irish Breakfast

Matcha

Rooibos

Iced Black Tea