Cara

Name: Cara
Address: 1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90027-4830
Telephone: (323) 672-8991
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2026 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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Elegant and refined, our food is based on a meaningful relationship with our local sustainable farms and the changing, bountiful seasons in California. We believe in respecting the ingredients with simplicity and allowing the work of our passionate farmers to shine through. We strive to create memorable connections over a shared meal through the inherent generosity of food.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(323) 672-8991
Website
https://www.carahotel.com/cara-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Misael Sosa

Location
1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027-4830
Neighborhood
Los Feliz
Cross street
Hollywood Blvd.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Warm Baked Banana Bread
dark Valrhona chocolate and walnuts
Greek Yogurt Bowl
homemade granola with Greek yogurt and JG Farms berries with local honey
Classic French Toast
vanilla brioche, maple whipped mascarpone
Buttermilk Pancakes
maple syrup & Pudwell Farms blueberries
Salmon Benedict
smoked salmon, grilled sourdough, preserved lemon vinaigrette, breakfast potatoes
Seasonal Vegetable Omelette
stewed peppers & onion, Manchego, wild arugula, breakfast potatoes
Huevos Rancheros
bean conserva, crispy tortilla, queso fresco, heritage pork bacon, chili salsa
Steak and Eggs
8 oz. grass-fed sliced Bavette, 2 fried eggs, breakfast potatoes
Egg White Omelette
Bloomsdale kale, shredded chicken, roasted peppers, sliced avocado
American Breakfast
two eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, avocado, breakfast potatoes, grilled sourdough

Smoothies & Fresh Squeezed Juices

California Sunrise
banana, orange juice, mango, pineapple, tumeric
Berrylicious
JG Farms berries, Greek yogurt, banana, local honey
Fresh Squeezed Juice
orange, grapefruit

Starters

Avocado Toast
Schaner Farms avocado & 'Early Girl' tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, chili flakes
Bufala Mozzarella
charcoal roasted and marinated peppers with grilled sourdough
Yucatecan Ceviche
red snapper, avocado, serrano chili, lime, tomatillo
Prosciutto & Buratta
with grilled sourdough
Hamachi Crudo
fresh lime, chili, cilantro

Salads

Californian Cobb Salad
chicken, avocado, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion, radish, buttermilk dressing
Smoked Trout Salad
arugula, grapefruit, avocado, red onion
Avocado Beet Grapefruit Salad
roasted hazelnuts, beet vinaigrette
Little Gem Lettuce
Honeycrisp apples, dates, Marcona almonds, parmesan, golden balsamic
Kale & Endive Salad
candied walnuts, sliced pears, cranberry balsamic, Roquefort blue
Arugula Salad
Schaner Farms wild arugula, 24-month aged parmesan, lemon, olive oil

Salad - Additions

Grilled Organic Chicken Breast
Roasted Scottish Salmon
8 oz. Sliced Bavette Steak
Marinated Grilled Shrimp (4)

Entrees

Lemon Pasta
24-month aged Parmesan
Harvest Grain Bowl
roasted vegetables, sauteed kale, crispy squash, grilled lemon
Roasted Scottish Salmon
braised fennel, beluga lentils, arugula salad
Steak Frites
sliced Bavette steak, chimichurri, & French Fries
The Cara Cheeseburger
American cheddar, house-made bun, white onion, iceberg, sliced tomato, French fries
Steak Sandwich
grass fed Australian ribeye, arugula, Manchego, grain mustard, grilled sourdough
Smoked Trout Sandwich
wild arugula, tomato, avocado, grilled sourdough, French fries

Vegetables & Sides

One Egg
Bacon
Charcoal Grilled Broccolini
lemon, Adams Ranch olive oil
Fried Shishito
tomato tapenade, basil, lime
Crispy Weiser Fingerling Potatoes
Bowl of Berries
French Fries
Breakfast Potatoes
rosemary, sea salt
Charcoal Grilled Organic Maitake Mushrooms
Champagne vinaigrette
Irish Whipped Potatoes & Kale

Bartender's Special - The Mishcatt

Bartender's Special - The Mishcatt
Bourbon, vanilla chai, orange bitters

Cocktails

Make Me Famous
Vodka, watermelon, raspberry
Late Checkout
Tequila, grapefruit, rosemary
Strawberry Limonata
Vodka, organic strawberry, lemon, mint
A Passionate Affair
Mezcal, passion fruit, pineapple, Lillet Blanc, Absinthe
Little Tokyo
Roku gin, Yuzu, lemongrass, egg white
The Luck of The Irish
Whiskey, lavender, honey, Allspice
Fireside Chat
Reposado Mezcal, Amaro Angelino, cinnamon
Hollywood Spritz
Aperol, Amaro Angelino, Cava
Eastside Maid
Mulholland gin, cucumber, mint, lime
Back To Black
Vodka, Mr. Black coffee liquor, Maru espresso
Carajillo
Maru espresso, Licor 43
Espresso Negroni
Maru espresso, Campari, Carpano Antica, chocolate bitters
Strawberry Champagne
organic strawberries
El Diablo Margarita
house-infused spicy tequila or mezcal, fresh mango agave, lime
Violet Skies
Lobos reposado tequila, fresh lemon, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, blue pea tea

Sparkling

Poema, Brut Cava, Penedes, SP, NV
La 'Bulle' de La Coste, Sparkling Rosé, Vin de Provence, FR, NV
Monthuys Père et Fils, Brut Reserve, Champagne, FR, NV

Rosé

Château La Coste Rosé de Une Nuit, Grenache, Vin de Provence, FR '19
Château La Coste Rosé, Grenache / Syrah, Vin de Provence, FR '19

White Wine

Domaine Maison, Sauvignon Blanc, Cheverny, Loire Valley, FR '19
Bourgogne Fabrice Larochette, Chardonnay Burgundy, FR '18
Andillian les Andes La Coste, Chardonnay, Mendoza, AR '18
Château La Coste 'Le Blanc' Viognier / Grenache Blanc, Vin de Provence, FR '20
Hunt & Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA '19
Onward 'Skin Fermented' - Orange Muscat Canelli, Sierra Foothills, CA, '21

Red Wine

Vignobles Bullait 'Bibine' - Gamazy, Beaujolais Villages '20
Andillian les Andes La Coste, Malbec, Mendoza, AR '17
Château La Coste 'Le Rouge' Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah, Vin de Provence, FR '18
Folktale, Carbonic Sangiovese (Chilled), Monterey, CA '19
Château La Coste les Pentes Douces, Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah, Vin de Provence, FR '11
Cooper Mountain, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR '18
Booker 'Harvey & Harriet' Red Blend, Paso Robles, CA '19
Turnbull, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA '19

Beer

Stone 'Buenaveza' Lager, 4.7% ABV
Stone Dayfall, Belgian White, 5.5% ABV
Stone 'Delicious' IPA, 7.7% ABV

Featured Drinks

Fentiman's Botanically Brewed Sodas
Maru Coffee & Espresso Drinks
A Selection of Alaya Biodynamic Loose Leaf & Herbal Teas
Sole Water, Sparkling & Still

What 2,026 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hollywood
Best Ambiance
Hollywood
Great for brunch
Hollywood
Great for outdoor dining
Hollywood
Romantic
Hollywood
Most Booked

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TamiL
San Francisco
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great prices were good
MJ
MichelleJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
Would likely be very pleasant on a warm day or evening, but seating is all outdoors and the heaters aren't very effective on a cold night. Food was alright, not as great as the hype. Cocktails were good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food beautiful atmosphere good service and hospitality
a
apalmer222
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved this place. The restaurant was superb.We celebrated our anniversary stayed at the hotel and had dinner at the restaurant a little staycation. The lemon pasta. did not disappoint server was attentive and friendly. The maître d’ offered us complementary champagne for our anniversary. We had breakfast the next morning and it was wonderful I had the greek yogurt with freshly made granola and the banana bread. We will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful poolside setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
For those prices….Soup was cold. Salad wasn’t dressed at all. Lamb was over cooked. Ambiance is nice, wouldn’t go back to eat. Solid for a drink.
D
Diane
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience5
We had a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner at 6:00. They sat us at 6:40. They were under staffed.. we waited at least 30 mins for a server to come to our table. We asked for the heater.. it was broken so they gave up on it and never came back to tell us. I went to front of office personnel for assistance.. Alex said she didn’t appreciate me asking her bc it’s not her job! We were there about 4 hrs for one meal. We were guests in their Hotel btw! I do not recommend it.
SD
SashaDivitkina
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful European experience in Hollywood. Attention to details.
LF
LosFelizNative
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Inadequately staffed for Thanksgiving. Server was overwhelmed. He needed help. Service suffered. Drink orders delayed. No check-ins. Water not refilled. Steak frites was not tender and not cooked at requested “medium.” Salmon and lentils were a tad oversalted. Expected better quality at this pricepoint. Host was friendly and welcoming. Outdoor poolside space is beautiful and photographs well, but white/cream furnishings are looking a bit worn up close (visible footprint on one of our white upholstered seats). A few misses on this visit, but worth a second chance at a non-holiday/non-brunch hour.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely coming back here as well as recommending this place
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful quiet and amazing food, will definitely come back. The staff was absolutely awesome, is not always the case in restaurants, but here they get a 10+ ON EVERYTHING!! Such an amazing experience.
CP
ChristineP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cara never disappoints. Love the space, the ambiance, the food. Service is always excellent. You feel like you’re on vacation when dining around the wading pool.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was wonderful! My go to date spot with my wife
AK
AKinNYC
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
We have been there now 3 times and really love everything about this place. The ambiance is gorgeous, the food delicious and the overall experience just wonderful. Service could be a bit faster but the overall vibe is just great. I now also want to check out the cocktail bar & garden. Bravo Cara!!!
RL
RickL
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Varied menu with creative and conventional choices. All prepared with excellence. Ambiance by the pool is exquisite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
It was simply the best. We loved it💯
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bachelorette Lunch
SH
StephanieH
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Called the restaurant about 4 times, no one answered. Made a reservation for poolside seating, hostess tried seating us in an outside patio instead. If I’m making a reservation to be seated in the poolside area, that means there should be a table reserved. I made this reservation about 3 weeks in advance. Overall, the food was good, ambiance was great, the interaction with hostess was a little unpleasant..
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
I find it weird that our waitress ran outside after us, to ask if the service was terrible cause her tip wasn’t what she expect it to be. This kind of behavior is weird and unnecessary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious as well as the drinks. Would go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was helpful in recommending drinks. The rib eye, is delicious. Would definitely recommend to come here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I had the best time here for my 21st Bday. The food was incredible and it was the most beautiful restaurant🤍 Maria was amazing!
ES
ElleS
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
A neighborhood favorite! Great ambience.
AC
AlexandraC
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Loved the atmosphere. Quick and attentive service.
A
Adrian
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Every dish we had was terrific. The locally sourced vegetables were full of delightful. Every bite was incredibly rich in flavor; it felt like each ingredient was announcing its presence.
V
Valro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cute hotel. I had reservations for 1:45 p.m. and arrived early, I thought I would have to wait, but was seated right away. We sat right next to the pool. It was really nice spot and a beautiful afternoon. We did not have alcoholic drinks, but did enjoy the ice tea. So, we had the guacamole with chips, delicious! I liked that it didn’t have tomatoes and onions in it, and the chips were extra fresh. Fish tacos with the sauce, yum! The ceviche was okay, a little to soft for my liking. I also tried the lemon pasta, wasn’t for me. To be fair, I don’t really like cheese. For dessert we had the affogato and warm brownies! Overall, it was a great lunch. Our server was polite and attentive.
k
kpuccia
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been back five or six times since they've opened. It's such a magical place in a historically interesting hotel space. It's one of my favorite restaurants in LA.
CY
ClarenceY
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed a quiet lunch with a great friend. Food was great but coffee was just ok. Sat next to the pool and thought the setting was beautiful. Would do it again soon.
JA
JackA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Nice & classy place. We enjoyed the atmosphere & especially the service by Arial. The host Cristy was very pleasant and corteous
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was delicious. Great ambiance and service. Top notch and would recommend to friends. Will for sure be back and looking forward to coming back for brunch one day. Thank you for the birthday desserts! ❤️
KE
KarimE
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a beautiful out door ambience that was just beautifully done. The service and the food was amazing! Will definitely go again!!!
L
Lisa
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Great food but my 12 yro daughter daughter got a strawberry lemonade (didn’t know it would be $14 for 6 oz as it’s not listed on the menu) and they asked her if she’d like a refill and of course she said yes so it was $28 for 2 kid beverages. Offensive.
LA
LisaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time coming for dinner and this time with a group, everyone enjoyed themselves, food was great and service always a 10!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a beautiful space. It’s a gem in a very unassuming location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great little hideaway poolside for a beautiful day… Makes a nice place to get together with friends, family, or a business meeting. The food is great the ambience is beautiful.
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foodinformation
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
They took too long to seat us. It was almost an hour from our reservation time when they came to actually give us our table.
BS
BirginiaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best idea for my anniversary. We had such an amazing time. Must definitely do again, if you haven't gone please check out this beautiful place.
BP
BrianP
Exclusive
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun Friday night dinner spot with great service. Very fashionable.
D
Dasha
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was a young asian girl with short dark hair, tall, and she was wonderful. So kind and asked us about our day and really cared. Excellent

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
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

FAQs

Cara is rated 4.7 stars by 2026 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027-4830

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hollywood Blvd.
Neighborhood
Los Feliz
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Misael Sosa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.carahotel.com/cara-restaurant
Phone number
(323) 672-8991

Cara

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Lemon Pasta

Shrimp Ceviche

Steak Frites

Breakfast

Warm Baked Banana Bread

Greek Yogurt Bowl

Classic French Toast

Buttermilk Pancakes

Salmon Benedict

Seasonal Vegetable Omelette

Huevos Rancheros

Steak and Eggs

Egg White Omelette

American Breakfast

Smoothies & Fresh Squeezed Juices

California Sunrise

Berrylicious

Fresh Squeezed Juice

Starters

Avocado Toast

Bufala Mozzarella

Yucatecan Ceviche

Prosciutto & Buratta

Hamachi Crudo

Salads

Californian Cobb Salad

Smoked Trout Salad

Avocado Beet Grapefruit Salad

Little Gem Lettuce

Kale & Endive Salad

Arugula Salad

Salad - Additions

Grilled Organic Chicken Breast

Roasted Scottish Salmon

8 oz. Sliced Bavette Steak

Marinated Grilled Shrimp (4)

Entrees

Lemon Pasta

Harvest Grain Bowl

Roasted Scottish Salmon

Steak Frites

The Cara Cheeseburger

Steak Sandwich

Smoked Trout Sandwich

Vegetables & Sides

One Egg

Bacon

Charcoal Grilled Broccolini

Fried Shishito

Crispy Weiser Fingerling Potatoes

Bowl of Berries

French Fries

Breakfast Potatoes

Charcoal Grilled Organic Maitake Mushrooms

Irish Whipped Potatoes & Kale

Bartender's Special - The Mishcatt

Bartender's Special - The Mishcatt

Cocktails

Make Me Famous

Late Checkout

Strawberry Limonata

A Passionate Affair

Little Tokyo

The Luck of The Irish

Fireside Chat

Hollywood Spritz

Eastside Maid

Back To Black

Carajillo

Espresso Negroni

Strawberry Champagne

El Diablo Margarita

Violet Skies

Sparkling

Poema, Brut Cava, Penedes, SP, NV

La 'Bulle' de La Coste, Sparkling Rosé, Vin de Provence, FR, NV