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Here's Looking At You

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$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

31 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

We are an eclectic Los Angeles restaurant, located in Koreatown, heralded for its creativity and genre-defying cuisine. Their first restaurant together, owners Lien Ta and Chef Jonathan Whitener opened Here's Looking At You in 2016. Named a "Restaurant of the Year" by Food & Wine Magazine and one of Eater National's "38 Most Essential Restaurants," HLAY was also the subject of author Patric Kuh's "Becoming a Restaurateur." After four magical years as a small independent restaurant, COVID-19 would force its forever closure. But 17 months later, fate would have it that the community would come together to help resurrect this very special restaurant. Thanks to you, Here's Looking At You is back.

In 2022, it was included in NY Times list "50 Best Restaurants in America." In 2024, it was ranked #15 in LA Times list "101 Best Restaurants in LA."

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Executive chef: Daniel Cutler

From the OpenTable editors: In the years since its 2016 debut, owner Lien Ta’s restaurant has established itself as a neighbourhood go-to, critical hit, and beloved third space for Angelenos. That's because HLAY – as locals call it – turns out inventive California-inspired and Asian-inflected small plates like uni panna cotta and spicy Caesar salad with sesame breadcrumbs alongside an excellent cocktail list and buzzy dining room that combine to feel like a dinner party every night.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00
Phone number
(213) 568-3289
Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

Location
3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202
Area
Koreatown
Cross Street
Oxford Ave
Parking details
We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $16.50 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Uni Panna CottaUS$20.00
ikura, hijiki, wild rice
Albacore TatakiUS$20.00
smoked ponzu, egg yolk, plum jam, mustard oil
Chicken LiverUS$20.00
apricot & mango jam, pickled peppers, crispy shallot, sesame bread
Steak TartareUS$24.00
chile, scallions, tamari, yolk, turnip
Little Gem & EndiveUS$20.00
spicy caesar, fried anchovies, sesame breadcrumbs, parmesan
Sichuan Marinated Maitake MushroomsUS$18.00
fennel, cilantro, house chile crunch
Sprouted BroccoliUS$17.00
pickled ginger, h.o.p., seeds, nuts
Frogs' LegsUS$25.00
salsa negra, scallions, lime, s&p
Shrimp ToastUS$20.00
grits, chipotle mayo, radish, sweet potato crisp, minari, chili oil
Manila ClamsUS$28.00
spicy miso paitan, pork ragu, crispy noodle, leek, black sesame
Fried Half ChickenUS$39.00
ube cornbread, banana hot sauce, calamansi butter
Whole Grilled Branzino “Zarandeado"US$52.00
caramelized onion, calabrian chili mayo, blue corn tortillas
30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye
charred korean green chiles, black pepper sauce

Happy Hour

8:30-10:00p

HLAY Dry-Aged CheeseburgerUS$17.00
au poivre mayo, fried onions, house sesame bun
Steak FritesUS$26.00
8oz baseball steak, fermented radish butter, curly fries, aioli

Dessert

Passion fruit pie, hibiscus meringue, lemon cookie crustUS$10.00
Pandan Custard PieUS$10.00
whipped coconut cream, butter crust
Coconut Caramel PuddingUS$10.00
bubu arare, basil cream, maldon

What 945 people are saying

Here's Looking At You reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Contemporary American
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Innovative

Review summary

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Here's Looking At You offers "immaculate food" and "awesome vibes," making it a beloved dining destination in LA. With "creative & delicious food & cocktails," it consistently delights guests with its "unique dishes" and "fantastic service." Whether enjoying their "spicy Caesar salad" or "outstanding cocktails," each visit promises a memorable experience.

945 Reviews

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Yeon min
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Title: Disappointing Experience – Way Too Salty Across the Board I visited Here’s Looking At You last night for a special birthday dinner with high expectations, especially knowing its reputation in the LA dining scene. Unfortunately, the entire experience left us disappointed. The food overall was overwhelmingly salty – to the point where we had to ask for extra bread just to balance out the flavors and finish each dish. The sauces were so heavy-handed that our tongues were practically going numb. The biggest letdown was the 30-day dry-aged steak we ordered for $140. While the quality of the meat was excellent, the preparation was the worst I’ve experienced at a restaurant of this caliber. One of my friends took a single bite and couldn’t take another. I personally have dined at countless high-end restaurants in LA, and this was far below what I expected from a place with such buzz. I politely brought this up to our server, who offered to bring a to-go box instead of sincerely addressing the issue. She said she would inform the manager, but no one ever followed up with us. That made the situation feel brushed off and unacknowledged, which added to our disappointment. As for dessert, we ordered the salted caramel mousse and again were hit with overpowering saltiness. It felt like more of a culinary experiment than a balanced dessert. We couldn’t even get through the first bite. This is my honest feedback in the hope that the team takes it constructively. I’m genuinely curious about the culinary standards they hold themselves to because the execution and flavor balance were far from what we expected.
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Patrick
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chose HLAY for to propose to my now fiancé. 100% was the right move. Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Recommend Ubering.
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steven VIP
Los Angeles91 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an excellent meal started off with a Caesar salad that went into chicken liver pate then we finished our meal with the Bronzino, which was excellent!!! Love this !!
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Katy VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant in LA, bar none. The food is immaculate, the vibes are perfect, it’s always an adventure and always a night out. HLAY Forever.
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Manyesha
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service; exceptional food! One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had.
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ROLANDM
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a neighborhood gem. I have been going to Here’s Looking at You since 2017 and it never disappoints. This time around I enjoyed the ribeye steak, chicken liver pate w/toast and a salad. The steak was a perfect medium rare, the accompanying mushrooms were tasty and hearty and its reduction sauce was wonderfully rich and a perfect complement to round out the dish. The service was attentive but not overbearing. Just another pleasant overall experience. Thank you!
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Sia VIP
Milwaukee5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Waitress and waiters were great. Music was good. Food was mediocre at best. When we walked in and were waiting to be seated, we were looking through the large window into the kitchen. One of the cooks was making something in a saucepan. She used the utensil she was stirring with to taste the sauce, then put the SAME utensil back in to stir it again. Pretty gross. We should have left but didn’t. Steak tartare and chicken liver weren’t bad but weren’t that good either. The toast it came with was burned and the burned taste was a turn off. Caesar salad was really good. Half chicken was okay. Brocolli was good. Overall, I don’t think I’d want to go back for that experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
food was great service was ok music WAY too loud — and we were only there for a couple of hours and heard the same playlist twice… music did not match the food
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Jose
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We waited a bit for or food but it was well worth the wait…
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Terence
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here’s looking at you is my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles
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Here's Looking At You is rated 4.8 stars by 945 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

31 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202

Additional information

Cross Street
Oxford Ave
Area
Koreatown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $16.50 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Phone number
(213) 568-3289
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

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Menu

Savory

Uni Panna CottaUS$20.00

Albacore TatakiUS$20.00

Chicken LiverUS$20.00

Steak TartareUS$24.00

Little Gem & EndiveUS$20.00

Sichuan Marinated Maitake MushroomsUS$18.00

Sprouted BroccoliUS$17.00

Frogs' LegsUS$25.00

Shrimp ToastUS$20.00

Manila ClamsUS$28.00

Fried Half ChickenUS$39.00

Whole Grilled Branzino “Zarandeado"US$52.00

30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye

Happy Hour

HLAY Dry-Aged CheeseburgerUS$17.00

Steak FritesUS$26.00

Dessert

Passion fruit pie, hibiscus meringue, lemon cookie crustUS$10.00

Pandan Custard PieUS$10.00

Coconut Caramel PuddingUS$10.00

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