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Providence, Los Angeles, CA
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Providence

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$50 and over
Seafood
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

For over a decade, Providence has elevated the standard of modern American seafood restaurants. We invite you to experience Chef Michael Cimarusti’s award-winning cuisine in the heart of Los Angeles, welcomed by one of LA’s legendary hosts, co-owner Donato Poto.

Corkage is $100 per bottle for the first two 750 ml bottles, $150 for the third, with a three bottle maximum per table.

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Executive chef: Michael Cimarusti

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    MICHELIN 2 Stars2024
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    MICHELIN Green2024
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    MICHELIN 2 Stars2023

From the OpenTable editors: Providence is the restaurant that seafood dreams and celebratory dinners are made of: James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Cimarusti puts sustainability front and center for his two-MICHELIN-Starred tasting menus featuring the likes of Santa Barbara spot prawns, Golden Kaluga caviar, and Columbia River king salmon. Expect excellent wine pairings and exceptional service that doesn’t feel stuffy—just the way LA fine dining should be.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:45 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer a wide range of catering services from a raw bar with freshly-shucked oysters and caviar to a full service multi-course over-the-top dinner with wine pairings. We work closely with you to develop a custom menu for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    The approachable elegance of Providence’s dining rooms echoes the cuisine: polished, sophisticated, and reflective of nature. Our event coordinator and our culinary team work closely with you to develop customized menus and complementary wine pairings for any occasion.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN Green 2024
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    4. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Melrose and Cole
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Cole Avenue.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 🥂 Providence 20th Anniversary Celebration

    $525.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 18, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Celebrate 20 years of Providence with us! This all-inclusive cocktail party will showcase some of our most esteemed alumni, serving signature bites alongside specialty cocktails (with or without alcohol), great wines, and a Krug Champagne toast. Featured guest chefs include: Sam Baxter, Connie and Ted's, West Hollywood; Brian Dunsmoor, Dunsmoor, Los Angeles; Cynthia Hetlinger and Ray Hayashi, Ryla, Huntington Beach; Kelly Whitaker, The Wolf's Tailor, Denver, CO; William Joo, Pizzeria Sei, Los Angeles; Jessica Largey, formerly of Simone, Los Angeles; Chris Dane, Lucky Bird, Los Angeles. This is a special evening you won't want to miss. Celebrate this incredible milestone in fine dining with us, won't you? *** Please note that due to the nature of our collaborative tasting event, dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated *** 21 years and older only *** We are unable to offer refunds for any cancellations made after June 11, 2025 ***
    🥂 Providence 20th Anniversary Celebration Photo
  • Friends in Town ft. Sean Brock & Ouita Michel

    $575.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 31, 2025 only
    Providence and Michael Cimarusti are honored to announce a special culinary collaboration with chefs Sean Brock of the esteemed Audrey in Nashville and Ouita Michel of the esteemed Holly Hill Inn in Kentucky. Seating: 6:30PM – 8:00PM Cimarusti draws inspiration from the approaches of both chefs to Southern foodways and how they both contribute to our understanding of Southern cuisine and traditions. Chef Ouita Michel is the founder of a diverse restaurant group in central Kentucky. A passionate food activist, she co-founded FoodChain in Lexington, KY, to fight for food access. She is not only an eight-time James Beard semifinalist but also a Culinary Ambassador in the U.S. State Department's Culinary Corps. She authored "Just a Few Miles South: Timeless Recipes from Our Favorite Places," in which she shares her extensive knowledge of Kentucky regional cuisine. This Spring, Ouita was featured in the Tribeca Film Festival entry, "You Belong Here". An exploration of memory, generational legacy, and the seasonality of life through the lens of her cooking career. Michael and Ouita have been close friends for over 30 years, ever since they met as students at the Culinary Institute of America. Chef Brock won the James Beard Award for Best Chef, Southeast in 2010, and was a four-time finalist for Outstanding Chef, as well as a three-time finalist for Rising Star Chef. His first cookbook, Heritage, is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the 2015 American Cooking James Beard Award. Brock's second book, SOUTH, was also a New York Times Best Seller and was nominated for a James Beard Award. Brock hosted the second season of the Emmy Award-winning television show Mind of a Chef, produced by the legendary Anthony Bourdain. In 2019, Sean's culinary mastery was showcased on the renowned Netflix series Chef's Table. Cimarusti and Brock have become friends over the years, meeting at events all over the country, but haven't had the opportunity to cook side by side. Until now! Guests can expect a one-of-a-kind dining experience as these chefs present a thoughtfully curated menu with a Southern by way of Southern California influence. Friends in Town, a dining series by OpenTable x Visa, allows guests to experience collaborations between two chefs from different cities creating unique, limited time menus. Access to tickets will be available for eligible Visa credit cards through the Visa Dining Collection on OpenTable. Terms and conditions apply*.
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    Friends in Town ft. Sean Brock & Ouita Michel Photo

What 4,416 people are saying

Providence reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Good for special occasions

  • Los Angeles

    Seafood

  • Hollywood

    Best Overall

  • Hollywood

    Best Food

  • Hollywood

    Best Service

  • Hollywood

    Best Ambiance

  • Hollywood

    Best Value

  • Hollywood

    Great for fine wines

  • Hollywood

    Romantic

  • Hollywood

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Providence offers an "amazing" dining experience, praised for "flawless" service and "exceptional" food. Guests describe meals as "incredible" and "unforgettable," with standout dishes like the "spot prawn." The staff is "warm and knowledgeable," enhancing the "innovative food perfection." Ideal for special occasions, it consistently delights patrons.
4,416 Reviews
  1. Steve

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! One of my favorite dining experiences. Amazing food and staff!

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  2. Markese

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating my birthday at Providence was quite amazing. I thought it was pretty dope that there were two other people at the bar celebrating birthdays as well. The bartender, Kim, gave exceptional service and was very knowledgeable on the food and drinks — which were amazing. I appreciate everyone from the hosts to the chefs for truly making it a night to remember, and I will definitely return in the future!

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  3. Cheyne VIP

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience from start to finish! Perfect for special occasions.

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  4. chad VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! Carlos is one of the best hospitality pros in the business! Food is excellent!

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  5. Patrick VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the finest meals of our lives. I’ll remember it forever

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  6. Cynthia VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was not only a fascinating, educational , and entertaining food experience— the house cocktails were sublime— yes, it is expensive but if you want to experience innovative food perfection — save up and take the leap! we sat at the bar and enjoyed every moment. The staff is warm and knowledgeable and made the night one we will remember and charish. thank you Providence !

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  7. Eva

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible! One of the best meals I’ve ever had and the service was remarkable. Our dinner party has not stopped talking about how amazing the meal was from start to finish. Core memory made.

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  8. Adeline

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Kelly our hostess was amazing! Attentive, entertaining without being intrusive. And so courteous with a can do attitude.

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  9. Tyler VIP

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I’ve ever experienced! The food was incredible, the drinks were amazing, and the service from every person in the building was absolutely wonderful

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  10. Armond

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All I can say the food was unreal the service I can give seven diamonds thank you so much. It’s always great to see such a beautiful passion on the chef that is creating such a unique menu that is not any ordinary menu. 

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FAQs

Providence is rated 5 stars by 4416 OpenTable diners.

Providence does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
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Experiences are available.
Google Map for Providence

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN Green 2024
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    4. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Melrose and Cole
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:45 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Cole Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer a wide range of catering services from a raw bar with freshly-shucked oysters and caviar to a full service multi-course over-the-top dinner with wine pairings. We work closely with you to develop a custom menu for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    The approachable elegance of Providence’s dining rooms echoes the cuisine: polished, sophisticated, and reflective of nature. Our event coordinator and our culinary team work closely with you to develop customized menus and complementary wine pairings for any occasion.
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