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Here's Looking At You, Los Angeles, CA
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Here's Looking At You

$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We are an eclectic Los Angeles restaurant, located in Koreatown, heralded for its creativity and genre-defying cuisine. Their first restaurant together, owners Lien Ta and Chef Jonathan Whitener opened Here's Looking At You in 2016. Named a "Restaurant of the Year" by Food & Wine Magazine and one of Eater National's "38 Most Essential Restaurants," HLAY was also the subject of author Patric Kuh's "Becoming a Restaurateur." After four magical years as a small independent restaurant, COVID-19 would force its forever closure. But 17 months later, fate would have it that the community would come together to help resurrect this very special restaurant. Thanks to you, Here's Looking At You is back.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Daniel Cutler

From the OpenTable editors: In the years since its 2016 debut, owner Lien Ta’s restaurant has established itself as a neighborhood go-to, critical hit, and beloved third space for Angelenos. That's because HLAY—as locals call it—turns out inventive California-inspired and Asian-inflected small plates like uni panna cotta and spicy Caesar salad with sesame breadcrumbs alongside an excellent cocktail list and buzzy dining room that combine to feel like a dinner party every night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 568-3289
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Koreatown
  • Cross street
    Oxford Ave
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $8.00 with validation.
  • Public transit
    The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Lively

  • Los Angeles

    Contemporary American

  • West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

    Innovative

  • West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Here's Looking At You is a vibrant LA gem known for its "consistently delicious" food and "spectacular cocktails." Guests rave about the inventive menu, highlighting dishes like frog legs and steak tartare. The service is "friendly and attentive," and the atmosphere is "relaxed and inviting," making it a must-visit.

915 Reviews
  1. Sue

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love HLAY! We had not been to the 8:30 happy hour, when there is a burger and steak frites added to the menu. The burger was delicious and the curly fries were perfectly seasoned. Cocktails always fantastic and the vibe is friendly & fun. Highly recommend!

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  2. Charles

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an incredible date night at this hip spot. The vibe was great and food was wonderful. We joined for Tiki-Thursday and the Mai Tai was delicious! Shout out to our wonderful server, Elliott who had great recommendations from the menu. The Gem Salad and the Bronzino are highly recommended! Seriously, check this place out!!!

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  3. Anthony

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty and interesting food selections; great service; solid music; and all around good vibes!

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  4. Jenger

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Chicken liver was delicious. The drinks are nice and strong.

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  5. Celina

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE this place! This was my first time eating at HLAY, and I couldn't have loved it more. Every person we interacted with was delightful, the food was a revelation, and the overall vibe was great. I took an out-of-town friend here and felt like my city was definitely showing off. 10/10 will be coming here again...soon! And if you go on Sunday night, GET THE BURGER! OMG at $17 it is a steal.

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  6. Jinna

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy the cocktails and food at HLAY. It’s my third time here and each time I tried different items, and I like them all.

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  7. Kendall

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of LA’s hidden gems… the food is consistently delicious and the drinks are banging!

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  8. Jen

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish I could remember our server's name because she was GREAT-- so helpful and knowledgeable about the food and drinks. She steered us in the right direction on all counts. Recs: uni panna cotta, corn ribs, sprouted broccoli, "As Smooth As" cocktail. All inventive and unique and delish!

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  9. leslie

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. Very loud between music and guests. One negative is we told them we had to be at the Wilton theater, like many other guests and we waited a long time for our last dish. It came when we should have already left. So we had to eat it in a rush. Otherwise I would definitely return excellent food. 

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  10. Andre

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting menu with a diverse selection. Drinks were cute.

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Here's Looking At You is rated 4.8 stars by 915 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Here's Looking At You

3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oxford Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Koreatown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $8.00 with validation.
  • Public transit
    The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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