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Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles

4.6
4.6
2395 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
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The third location of Beauty & Essex occupies 10,000 square feet of space on North Cahuenga Boulevard. The menu features Chef Santos' signature multi-ethnic dishes including: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Dumplings, Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos, and Oven Braised Chicken Meatballs. For the first time, outdoor seating has been introduced to the brand with a ground floor courtyard and a patio on the second level. Not to be outdone, the double-height main dining room offers natural light from a 20-foot oval skylight, while an opulent private dining room that allows for a more intimate dining experience.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (323) 676-8880

  • Website

    http://beautyandessexla.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chris Santos

  • Private party facilities

    TAO Group Special Events combines vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces paired with signature menus and world class service. The Main Dining Room can be divided for smaller parties based on availability, while the entire restaurant can be reserved upon request pending availability.

  • Private party contact

    Events Team : (323) 686-3122

  • Location

    1615 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

  • Neighborhood

    Hollywood

  • Cross street

    Cahuenga / Wilcox

  • Parking details

    We do offer Valet - $15 up to 3 hours with validation you get at the front desk. $20 Flat fee thereafter.

  • Public transit

    We are located off the Metro Redline at the Hollywood and Vine Station (5 min walk). Once you exit, head West on Hollywood Blvd, then South on Cahuenga towards Selma intersection which is where we are located.If arriving via car share, please use 6417 Selma Ave. as your destination address

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Experiences

  • Jazz Sunday's

    Multiple dates available
    Beauty & Essex welcomes live music talent every Sunday! Reservations are reserved for a full dining experience. We kindly ask that you allow 2 hours to enjoy your meal. We look forward to having you with us!

What 2,395 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Los Angeles

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  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Hollywood

    Romantic

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our waitress she was beyond amazing. Definitely will be back as long as we get her.

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  2. KennethK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. The food was great and service was great too.

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  3. DonnaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was my first time at B and E. The experience was all that I expected. I totally enjoyed everything. The only thing that was not thrilled about was the Mac and Cheese. The experience was so nice, I am looking forward to going back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    They said they accepted Apple Pay over the phone but once I got there they said they did not. After a lot of waiting around for managers they finally took Apple Pay payment

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  5. OzoneBaby10

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always a vibe. Anything we order is absolutely exquisite, the ambience is flawless, and the service is wonderful. One of my favorite places to eat and hang out in LA.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. MichelleW

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A little too dark to read the menu and too loud to converse with companions. Addison was amazing. Attentive, friendly, went above and beyond to meet out Gluten Free needs.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great night, food and drinks on point, but our waitress Addison was the best!!

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  8. CharlettaR

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, service was phenomenal, serving complimentary champagne in the women's restroom is unmatched!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was great and the ambiance was unique. Everything we had from the menu was delicious.

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  10. KelsieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Courtney was the dream! The service was outstanding as was the food and the overall vibe. Will definitely return. Thank you for a superb night!

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  11. BarbaraM

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    Great food, service was mediocre, ambiance satisfactory .. first floor seating looked to be a better experience than upstairs.

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  12. RichardK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Overall, it was OK. The service was great, the ambience in noise and atmosphere was amazing. The food was ok. The steak was bland and over priced. Ha.

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  13. MsJacks0n

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous! We’ll definitely be back. The food, staff, music and the whole vibe was everything.

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  14. RyanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was good, but expensive for what you got. Service was phenomenal so that was a pleasant surprise for Hollywood. The live band was great however it was not jazz as stated, more of a house band and it was extremely loud. Everyone was basically yelling at each other which we started to get a good chuckle about near the end. Overall it was a great experience.

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  15. Jmichaelight

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Great food, excellent service. DJ was completely out of place. Perhaps he was on loan from Spearmint Rhino for the night, but it really took the place down a notch.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food was good, ambiance was nice! It’s a great place to come grab a cocktail and light bite before heading out to the club.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine and start your evening in Hollywood. Service was great and ambience was perfect. Was able to enjoy dinner and catch up with friends. Hanger steak was cooked perfectly, soup dumplings were delicious, and the shrimp was yummy!

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  18. CdnClass

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an incredible night at beauty and Essex! The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable! We will be back!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. All the servers were attentive and friendly. Small portions allow you to try multiple dishes. The steak was amazing as were some of the sharable appetizers.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience! Service is good and a very interesting place.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fun place. Our server Kate was great. Food outstanding. Very good value-quality, portion size and above all wonderful service.

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  22. ShamsA

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely lovely experience! Bianca really took care of us and made our celebration so special!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Service was great before it got crowded. Then staffing didn't increase with the volume of business. 15 minutes to get drinks we ordered. Need more waiters with increased capacity as well.

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  24. victor90020

    Los Angeles

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    All the dishes were good except the Steak Frites. The meat was awful and chewy and had an awful tasting sauce on it. The French fries that came with the meal were SO SALTY. It was barely edible but I did not want to send it back because the server was so nice. I would not recommend this dish to anyone

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  25. zman

    Palm Springs

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, very attentive staff, it was a great dining experience.

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  26. MicheleJ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my grandma birthday last night and fell in love with our waitress Bianca! She was so easy to deal with and made our party of 7 extremely comfortable! Helped me order some excellent dishes and even helped sing HBD to my grandma at the end! You can tell she was very knowledgeable about all the items on the dinner and drink menu. My party loves this place and will definitely return for the excellent food, ambiance and BIANCA!!!!

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  27. KellyP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, beautiful restaurant, loved the music and vibe, team of servers and bussers are so kind and attentive. First time and were not disappointed. Will be returning. Thank you for a lovely dinner

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  28. LesW

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Other than arriving 10 minutes early & then waiting 40 minutes for a table, one of the cocktails needing to be sent back, and the deafening noise level, the food was outstanding and plentiful. Mac & Cheese best ever by a longshot, Tomato Soup with Dumplings...fantastic, huge & perfectly cooked Scallops, Baguette with roasted garlic-chive butter was exceptional, and the Thai BBQ Mushrooms were amazing. Although the cuisine was stellar, the extreme decibel level in conjunction with the seating issue says "one & done".

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    longer than expected wait, absolutely fantastic service

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  30. LisaT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My 2nd time there. I brought my friend for the first time for her Bday. The food was amazzzzing! Had to wait about 20 min past our reservation time, but that was ok. One of our meals was a bit cold, but still delicious…. I’ll be back

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  31. GMarie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. I will definitely drop in again very soon.

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  32. NancyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always. Top notch food, great service and energetic ambience.

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  33. ClaireW

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic spot! Service was outstanding and the food amazing!

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  34. JoshuaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 2nd time coming here and it’s always amazing! Amazing food amazing service amazing ambience. Can’t wait to come back

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    You should have sat us downstairs, instead of 3 of us spending $600 to sit upstairs alone in a room. Downstairs tables were open after I came down early in our dinner. I’ll never dine again at this restaurant.

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  36. steph

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Jonathan was amazing and food delicious!!

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  37. CindyE

    Baja California Sur

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our experience immensely! The food was great, and it was a quick walk to the theater !!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible, and our waiter Jimmy was awesome!! Will definitely return.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    They tell you you have 90 minutes at a table, yet it took over an hour to get our food and one cup of coffee. This isn’t even a review on the food, just the service. Tables that came after us had no problem receiving attention and their food in a timely manner. We didn’t have any table checks-in or updates from anyone. It was all suspect and unfortunate. I was warned about this place. Now, here is my warning to anyone reading - just go elsewhere.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a great experience with the kids and their mother on Mother’s Day. Food was great and the vibe was unmatched with the live band. Lemon drop is something I recommend getting 🔥

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 676-8880.

Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles is rated 4.6 stars by 2395 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 86 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Beauty & Essex - Los Angeles

1615 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Cahuenga / Wilcox

  • Neighborhood

    Hollywood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    We do offer Valet - $15 up to 3 hours with validation you get at the front desk. $20 Flat fee thereafter.

  • Public transit

    We are located off the Metro Redline at the Hollywood and Vine Station (5 min walk). Once you exit, head West on Hollywood Blvd, then South on Cahuenga towards Selma intersection which is where we are located.If arriving via car share, please use 6417 Selma Ave. as your destination address

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chris Santos

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

  • Website

    http://beautyandessexla.com/

  • Phone number

    (323) 676-8880

  • Private party facilities

    TAO Group Special Events combines vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces paired with signature menus and world class service. The Main Dining Room can be divided for smaller parties based on availability, while the entire restaurant can be reserved upon request pending availability.

  • Private party contact

    Events Team : (323) 686-3122

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