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Katsuya - L.A. Live, Los Angeles, CA

Katsuya - L.A. Live

4.6
4.6
2661 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
Katsuya is the Los Angeles Times Readers’ Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California and one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate.

Signature dishes include Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Miso-Marinated Black Cod. With superb talent and exacting precision, Katsuya by Starck is changing the face of Japanese cuisine.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (213) 747-9797

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Katsuya Uechi

  • Catering

    sbe Catering offers Katsuya's award-winning Japanese cuisine by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi at any location, for intimate dinners at home, meetings at the office or elaborate parties. Customize your event with tray-passed service, seated dinners or chef’s stations. sbe Catering can do it all! <br />www.sbe.com/meetings-events/services/catering

  • Private party facilities

    From intimate to grand, let sbe Events & Catering plan your perfect event at Katsuya. Katsuya L.A. LIVE accommodates up to 400 guests with design by Philippe Starck, on-site and off-site catering, custom menus by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, and premium mixology and specialty cocktails.

  • Private party contact

    sbe Events & Catering: (888) 754-5134

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Figueroa St.

  • Parking details

    Self-parking is available at L.A. LIVE.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,661 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Most Booked

  • Downtown / South and East LA

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  1. TonyS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    While the drinks and food were really good, i believe its just too over priced.
  2. DiamondEyes04

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We chose Katsuya because we were attending a concert at Microsoft and a lot of the other restaurants were booked. We had reservations for 6 p.m. and I highly recommend that you make reservations at any of the restaurants. We arrived at the restaurant about 5:30 or so and was able to be seated early. The restaurant was so pleasantly serine and we were able to talk and hear each other nicely until about 6:30 before the later dinner crowd began to arrive. Our waiter, Nicodemus was so pleasantly charming, attentive and knowledgeable about the top selling items on the menu. We love sushi and Katsuya was pretty good! We ordered some garlic edamame, a shrimp tempura, yellow tail, eel rolls and the pot stickers that seemed to be enough to fill us but not over stuff us. We also had a delicious Jasmine margarita and a shot of tequila before heading out! The charming decor and atmosphere just completes the dining experience at Katsuya! I highly recommend this spot at LA Live if you need a seamless delectable dining experience before attending an event at Microsoft, Crypto or just hanging out at LA Live!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation for dinner at 9:15 . We got there there at 8:30! .they give us our table right away no waiting no hast. Staffs were friendly and helpful food was amazing fresh and tasty! . We will definitely go back !!
  4. HowardF

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is absolutely delicious. Service was great.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Worst experience ever. Appetizers didn’t show up even though the entrees showed up. The miso soup tasted like water. Fried rice was the first thing to show up on the table. We ordered bottled water and it didn’t show up until like literally when the entree showed up. We ended canceling the appetizers because we were already done with the entree. So disappointed.
  6. KimB

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a great dinner with my daughter before a concert. We had a great outdoor table and our server was attentive and friendly. The food was great tasting and presented beautifully! I would definitely recommend!
  7. Onetwothree

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our dinner at Katsuya L.A. Live! The hostesses and the kitchen staff who delivered our food to the table were very kind and friendly. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the noise level moderate. All of the food that we ordered was fresh and delicious. However, the very best thing about our dining experience at Katsuya L.A. Live was the AMAZING fried rice with shrimp! It was absolutely outstanding! It was delicious and perfectly prepared! We also enjoyed the fact that the restaurant is in close proximity (walking distance) to hotels and sports/concert venues. Additionally, the bathrooms at Katsuya were very clean, neat, and well-stocked. All in all, we had a wonderful time dining at Katsuya L.A. Live and will most definitely return!
  8. Kristian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome restaurant. Great DineLA menu. Our server was incredible. Give that man a raise
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. Delicious. Excellent service! We’ll be back!
  10. CourtneyG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Popular restaurant, good sushi, good service, nice ambience, convenient location if going to an event at the Crypto arena. We went to the basketball game and then dinner afterwards. Overall I have had better cuts of fish at other sushi restaurants, here you pay a bit extra for the name and ambience.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service2ambience4
    I think they are just understaffed before the big games, getting attention and service is a challenge
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Fun food and lively ambiance but very slow understaffed service
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food was delicious we did also get 4 other plates 2 were the starters yellow tail and albacore which were amazing and 2 other sushi plates and we got 2 sake bottles paid 325 which is not as bad and great service very attentive
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Service was awful, felt like the waitress did not want to attend us, we waited for about 20mins before she came and ask for our drinks desired.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Had yellowtail jalapeño steak and salmon delicious
  16. Tman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great experience overall, we would come back. Our server was fantastic wish I could recall his name. Food was good, presentation was spot on. I'd recommend the white chocolate snowball for dessert. Down side was pricey
  17. ScottC

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner before the Kings game. It was a bit loud but from the pregame festivities, not the restaurant. Sushi in general is not cheap, but the food is great at Katsuya. You get what you pay for.
  18. HenryH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was great and they delivered on the surprise birthday dessert. The food tasted super fresh and they guys behind the sushi bar were great. We had a wonderful dinner.
  19. JulieS

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are here for a business conference at the convention center. Chose this restaurant because it was walking distance. It was outstanding. I had the miso halibut and fried rice. I’m not a sushi eater but my husband is. The halibut was cooked perfectly. The fried rice was the best I have ever eaten. My husband had the unagi, spicy tuna roll and baked crab hand rolls. We also had the crispy Brussels sprouts. Everything was delicious. Our server was very nice and efficient. I’m sorry I don’t remember his name to give him credit. Overall a great experience.
  20. HerterLouS

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We went right before a Lakers playoff game, so the high noise level was expected. We sat right along the sushi bar to be able to watch the earlier game on tv. Our server was great, very nice and had great suggestions. Food was also great, as it always is at Katsuya. The only thing part of our experience that I would rate low is it might have been too crammed where we sat. Our elbows were barely hanging off our table, but servers kept bumping into us.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice location, it is loud inside. Everything we ate was very good and our server recommended a spicy dipping sauce another server created and it went well with everything. Would est here again. Crab hand rolls and Wagyu dumplings were our favorites.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Way over priced for the amount of food you get. And it’s not even anything special. I could have made this meal at home for less.
  23. Danm

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing service with a Kings playoff game 1.5 hrs before. So crowded but they are on it when it’s busy!
  24. MELANIEB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Subpar food that was waaaaaay overpriced. Our waiter also wanted to upsell us on products. Also look for the additional 5% service charge. Wouldn't have minded if the food was good (mushy spicy tuna roll, rock shrimp tasteless, chicken average at best). But prices were very high for low quality and less quantity. No need to ever go back.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as usual! Had the spicy edamame, crispy rice/spicy tuna, yellow tail app, baked crab roll and vegetable tempura. All were great!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    Extremely bad service. Took 15 minutes to get greeted by waiter and another 25 to get a cocktail. Another 20 minutes for the 2nd cocktail. They completely forgot our main course (steak). We didn’t have time to wait due to an event. So we cancelled it and there was not even an apology given. We sat on the patio. We have dined here on many occasions. The service is always hit or miss but this was by far the worst.
  27. marok

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    My cucumber salad arrived after I finished eating
  28. Matt

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    They did a good job accommodating food allergies. The service was friendly and attentive. However the staff were very uneven in knowledge and experience. In general my experience was eating great sushi with staff who had the demeanor of your neighborhood burger joint in an extremely noisy setting.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Service was ok, but it felt understaffed. Our server was super kind but forgot a few things and messed one order up. It seems like he was just overwhelmed but definitely did his best. We forgot to cash in on the 15% off for having Cirque du Soleil tickets, so don’t make the same mistake. They won’t remind you! Food was very good — best part of the whole thing. It’s a very happening restaurant, which was fun for my mom’s birthday, but the music is very noisy for real convos. Something to keep in mind. We attended on 4/15/23.
  30. Lindsay

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Matthew? was an incredible server. The food came out quickly, they were great with my gluten allergy and the chefs crispy spicy tuna was to die for!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food. Extremely pricey. Made the best of it.
  32. ScottF

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Quality of food and speed of service was really high. highly recommend the indoor and outdoor dining options of this LA Live staple. You get exactly what you are hoping for at Katsu-ya.
  33. Theo

    Los Angeles

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Once again the food and service was outstanding! Special Thanks to Sharito King for making sure our party was seated and served promptly. We love the staff and appreciate the great service. Customers for life!
  34. alang

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time there. Food came out quickly. Booked to go back again before a hockey game.
  35. InokaD

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The service was good, the food delicious, the table was a bit cramped, timing of how the food came out could have been better planned. I got the main dishes out before the appetizers. The Mochi doki for dessert was good, but the portion size was very "jenny craig" like for the price.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente y Mike un súper anfitrión
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner for my sons birthday before going to the Lakers game.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Was only given outside option by rude hostess despite having made a reservation
  39. MegaSushi

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    So stupidly over-priced. But the quickest sushi option if you're catching an event @ L.A. Live.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty food and drinks, my favorite place to eat before games.

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

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Katsuya - L.A. Live using the Order Online button. Katsuya - L.A. Live also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Katsuya - L.A. Live also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 747-9797.

Katsuya - L.A. Live is rated 4.6 stars by 2661 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Katsuya - L.A. Live

800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Figueroa St.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Self-parking is available at L.A. LIVE.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Katsuya Uechi

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (213) 747-9797

  • Catering

    sbe Catering offers Katsuya's award-winning Japanese cuisine by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi at any location, for intimate dinners at home, meetings at the office or elaborate parties. Customize your event with tray-passed service, seated dinners or chef’s stations. sbe Catering can do it all! <br />www.sbe.com/meetings-events/services/catering

  • Private party facilities

    From intimate to grand, let sbe Events & Catering plan your perfect event at Katsuya. Katsuya L.A. LIVE accommodates up to 400 guests with design by Philippe Starck, on-site and off-site catering, custom menus by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, and premium mixology and specialty cocktails.

  • Private party contact

    sbe Events & Catering: (888) 754-5134

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