Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, Musso & Frank Grill is a charming time capsule serving classic American dishes and legendary martinis, all while echoing over a century of Tinseltown history.
"It’s impossible to talk about martinis in Los Angeles without Musso & Frank entering the conversation. The over-100-year-old restaurant has been a standby for strong drinks and excellent service for servers in red suit jackets since it opened in 1919 Sure, the wallpaper may be fading a tad and the booths a little more worn in than they once were, but that’s just part of the charm. Musso & Frank uses a smaller glass than what would be seen at other bars to keep the cocktail cold; a small sidecar comes served on ice to refill the glass when empty. If looking for a wet martini, look elsewhere. Musso & Frank uses its vermouth to wash the glass, leaving the liquor and olives as the preeminent flavors in the cocktail." - Rebecca Roland
"Among Hollywood Boulevard’s vape stores and souvenir shops selling California license plates with your name on them is an unexpected piece of actual culture: Musso & Frank. This classic American grill has been open since 1919, and not much seems to have changed since then. The waiters still wear red jackets and bow-ties, crab louie is still on the menu, and there’s a vintage phone booth in a corner that you’ll absolutely want to take a photo in. And while the food here is mostly just so-so, it’s also impossible to have a bad time. Which is mainly due to the very strong martinis, and the general sense that you’ve walked off Hollywood Boulevard and into a time machine." - brant cox
"Musso & Frank has been open for over a century and is perhaps the only restaurant in town where both brochure-clutching tourists and old men complaining about Nixon’s foreign policy live in harmony. Hollywood's timeless steakhouse is an undisputed civic treasure, and even if you don’t need to rush to order anything from the throwback menu—though the filet mignon with watercress is surprisingly good—sitting at the bar and ordering a cocktail is a quintessential experience. We prefer the classic martini, served with a chilled sidecar on ice. It’s a timeless, technically perfect drink that still makes gravity tricky after a few sips. Baby iceberg wedges, filet mignon, sanddabs, lyonnaise potatoes" - brant cox, cathy park, garrett snyder, sylvio martins
"Musso & Frank Grill is a legendary restaurant in Hollywood, acclaimed for its historic ambiance, famous clientele, and classic American cuisine. Established in 1919, it stands as a testament to Los Angeles's rich dining culture." - Matthew Kang
"Sometimes enduring restaurants rest on their laurels, serving food that’s just okay in a space that feels too historic to complain. Luckily, Musso & Frank is not that. In its over 100-year history, the restaurant has practically perfected its menu that has barely changed since 1919. Old Hollywood charm lives on here, with leather banquettes, white table cloths, and servers in bright red suit jackets. Sip on an ice-cold martini, while talking in the sounds of the dining room humming with old friends catching up, first dates, and business meetings. Order a prime rib or the famous fettuccine Alfredo that was a favorite of silent film stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. Save room for some Flannel Cake, which falls somewhere between a French crepe and pancakes." - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang
