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Formosa Cafe, West Hollywood, CA

Formosa Cafe

4.7
4.7
1073 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Formosa Cafe is a restaurant and bar founded in 1939 and located at 7156 Santa Monica Boulevard at the intersection with North Formosa Avenue, in West Hollywood, California.

The restaurant has a long history of movie star and film industry patronage due to its close proximity to studio lot across the street, which began as the United Artists lot and was later owned by Warner Bros. Generations of movie stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable have eaten meals at The Formosa. Frank Sinatra is reputed to have spent many nights at the Formosa in the 1950s, pining over Ava Gardner.

After a brief 2 year hiatus, a complete refurbishment, and a tremendous menu update The Formosa Cafe has returned to serve the Los Angeles community once again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (323) 850-1014
  • Website
    https://theformosacafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Huerta
  • Private party facilities
    Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com
  • Location
    7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802
  • Area
    West Hollywood
  • Cross Street
    Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 6pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,073 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Formosa Cafe is a beloved Hollywood gem with "iconic old-school ambience" and "historic charm." Patrons enjoy "great food and friendly service," with standout dishes like walnut shrimp and broccolini beef. The cocktail program is "fun," featuring expertly crafted drinks. Its rich history and "inviting atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

1,073 Reviews

  1. darlene

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around. Super drinks, superior food and a nice waiter. We loved it.

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  2. Vanessa

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is very good and most of their dishes are well portioned. However the customer service has been gradually declining the last few times I’ve gone with last night being one of the worst experiences sadly.

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  3. darlene

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. Waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Hostess was extremely welcoming. Recommend it for old school familiarity and great food.

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  4. Moira

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had 4 different dishes and all good, would order all again. Great beer too 👍

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  5. constance

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service in historic setting. The broccolini beef is a destination dush

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  6. Alicia

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an iconic piece of Hollywood history. Amazing first experience from food to atmosphere to service. Will be on the go-to list for great food, great drinks and a great time.

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  7. Sean

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and friendly service from bartender Matt and server Simone. We enjoyed our drinks and entire meal was delicious. Great ambiance! We will repeat!

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  8. Rebecca

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Formosa for my birthday dinner and had a wonderful time! The food was delicious, particularly the walnut shrimp and short rib sesame noodles, and the servers were kind and attentive. They made the day feel special!

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  9. Dan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! Our party of 4 shared the Orange Chicken, Pot Stickers, Brussels Sprouts, Chow Mein, and Chili Wontons. Each had very unique flavor profiles that were just so delicious and along with white rice was plenty for all. We sat in the old train car, and while it was a tiny bit cramped being 100 years old you could feel the coolness of this old Hollywood location!

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  10. Eastern

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Formosa Cafe multiple times! It’s always been a great experience. I’m in love with the Shrimp fried rice and the drinks! If you haven’t tried this LA staple. You are missing out

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FAQs

Formosa Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Formosa Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 850-1014.

Formosa Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1073 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Formosa Cafe

7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
  • Area
    West Hollywood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 6pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Huerta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://theformosacafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (323) 850-1014
  • Private party facilities
    Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com

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