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The Hungry Cat - Hollywood - Permanently Closed, Hollywood, CA

The Hungry Cat - Hollywood - Permanently Closed

4.5

1116 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Located in the Sunset Vine Building in the heart of Hollywood, Chef David Lentz & crew have been serving up quality seafood since 2005. The focus is on high quality fish paired with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, from nearby farmers markets. The raw bar showcases Pacific and Atlantic oysters, Santa Barbara sea urchin, raw and marinated fish dishes, crab and lobster.
the hungry cat bar specializes in seasonal, market driven cocktails, craft brews and an eclectic wine list .
the hungry cat is open daily serving dinner, with brunch on the weekends.
The Veranda is an amazingly calm respite from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood.
the hungry cat - it's a lifestyle.
Parking Information: Sunset and Vine Parking located on Morningside Court right off of Sunset. Drive down Vine, quick right on Sunset and very quick right onto Morningside Court. We will validate for one hour!
This is right next to the restaurant, which is located on t

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Midday Menu Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 462-2155
Website
http://www.thehungrycat.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Lentz
Catering
Let The Hungry Cat cater your next party. From small intimate affairs to large scale events, The Hungry Cat covers food, cocktails and wine. Give us a call at 323-462-2155.
Private party facilities
the hungry cat is the perfect placeto host your private luncheon or office holiday party!contact us at info@thehungrycat.com Buy outs for the entire restaurant or semi-private space available for special events.

Location
1535 Vine, Hollywood, CA 90028
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Sunset
Parking details
The Sunset and Vine parking lot is located on Morningside Court off of Sunset. the hungry cat validates for the first hour.
Public transit
We are 1.5 blocks south of the Metro Red Line.
Entertainment
It's Hollywood. Just look around, there is always something entertaining to see.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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1,068 Reviews

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BarbaraH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry Hungry Cat closed. Delicious food and Fabulous annual Maryland Crabfest.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
805 reviews
vip
5.0
805 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry to have to say goodbye to our favorite seafood restaurant but finally got into the last crab fest after missing all of the others over the years.
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MichaelP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
David Lentz's The Hungry Cat was a masterpiece: One of the finest restaurant experiences in Los Angeles for the better part of two decades. We've lost a real Hollywood institution.
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ChrisW
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic grilled Halibut and the lemon curd dessert was Soo good!
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Kerral
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad this wonderful restaurant has closed. Really great food. My best to the owner and when he is ready would delight at eating at his next restaurant. Be well.
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ShanaB
Los Angeles
78 reviews
vip
4.0
78 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
So sad to see The Hungry Cat go. My Seafood Stew and Pimlico Cocktail were very, very tasty as was everything I have eaten here. The Clam Chowder is one of the best I have ever had. This restaurant will be missed.
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Harrison
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was great - the chef knows how to cook some white fish. Service was very slow and almost uncaring. Ambience merited plates to be $10 cheaper. Will not go again.
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KatrinH
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre at best. I had the seafood stew with about 1.5 mussels and not much else.
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JudyG
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time eating there and I'm saddened to know that they will be closing very soon. The food, ambiance and service were all great!
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EricM
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad to see it go - this has been a Hollywood Boulevard favorite for us. Long live the Hungry Cat!
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ate here with 7 people on a Friday evening and the food was very good. We were a little cramped at the table but otherwise, there was nothing to complain about. Service was fast and everyone loved their choices for dinner. We all had dessert also and the bread and butter pudding was out of this world. We would definitely visit again.
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Kerral
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad this restaurant is closing. It has really great and delicious food. Never had a bad meal. Sad face.
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JoeJoe
Los Angeles
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
This place has gone down hill. The interior is lacking and the food options were not robust. My last time eating here.
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KnKT
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The first time we went to this restaurant (Nay 2019) it was fantastic. Loved loved the food! So we went again in June but this time it was seemingly a different chef I assume. Both my food (the steak w/crab) and my husband’s food were beyond salty. I sent my food back. The server tried to make up for it by having a side dish sent out for free... but it was just as salty. While I was able to order something new (plain steamed crab legs which were good) we ended up running almost late to the theater. Very unfortunate.
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Chas
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've always enjoyed eating here. Sad to here it is soon to close
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Normando
Los Angeles
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hungry Cat has become our favorite restaurant. For our second visit we went before the theatre. This time we had the little gems salad, seafood stew, and grilled artichokes and fingerlings. Again one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Just fabulous.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
SO SAD OUT FAVORITE RESTAURANT FRIM INCEPTION IS CLOSING. From a veteran restaurant owner. Best, freshest, creative and comfort cuisine. Sad to see you go.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
805 reviews
vip
5.0
805 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One last visit to one of our favorite restaurants. Sorry to see this place go.
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Annushka
Los Angeles
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty and fun the Hungry Cat consistently delivers a great dinner and delightful cocktails. Their Greyhound is the best in LA.
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KevinB
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst experience ever. Waiter sucked. Over priced drinks. Mediocre food. Didn’t have the proper utensils to eat crab lol - only salad forks! They also put pieces of the menu that had the specials at the bottom of some of the food dishes. I don’t meant food safe paper - I mean straight from a printer so your food is sitting on computer ink. When we complained they said they were closing permanently in 2 weeks. Not surprised lol!
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Sally
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I came here with a friend for dinner before watching a musical in Pantages. The seafood is fresh and tasty. The service is good too. Will come back if next time come to this area.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Extremely over priced for what you get. I got tempura fried snow crab claws that cost $26. I old got 7 that were barely a bite each. My husband got a lobster roll but they do not tell you what all comes on it. It had so much onion and celery mixed in with the lobster that he could barely eat it. In the end, we paid $70 for meals that were the size of appetizers and ended up ordering pizza at our hotel because we were hungry within an hour.
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KARENS
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
So glad we tried them before they close their doors.
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BrentH
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, nice ambiance and the service was excellent. Try the oyster shot!
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bettys
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hungry Cat is a casual and affordable restaurant. Our fish entrees were excellent and the desert was unique. I was worried about sitting outside, but the cover and heaters created a pleasant dining environment.
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FlorenceB
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great service, great food. We’ll be back!
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KristenE
Los Angeles
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had an outstanding dinner. Oysters, scallops, ceviche, and amazing cocktails. Sadly the will be closing soon
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Pamela
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great hidden spot off the Main Street. Delicious brunch and close to the Pantages Theater. Try Luke’s Lemonade!
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5course
Los Angeles
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seafood is always good, burger is excellent. Always good to come back.
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catadelic
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the lobster roll - the best in LA!
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MalamaMaui
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Hidden gem on Vine near Sunset. Very casual. The grilled corn is superb. The lobster is small but good. Recommended.
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CatK
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour from 4-7 with $1 oysters and deliciously fresh seafood! Can't wait to go back!
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Normando
Los Angeles
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a spectacular meal! Every dish was top notch. The little gems salad was wonderful; the oysters were fresh and terrific; and, the grilled halibut was to die for. Great service too. I wish I had known of this restaurant before. We now will go here before every Pantages performance we attend.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Friends birthday
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
So sad this little hideout closed. It wasn’t the greatest, but it was good for a quickie seafood restaurant in the neighborhood.
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Foodie
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delish Great server Happy hour prices were great - can’t be beat. We will definitely return.
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BenW
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Tucked away just off Vine Street, the food was good, cocktails excellent and a nice, chilled atmosphere.
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SusanA
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good place to go for lunch prior to a matinee at the Pantages.
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philm
Los Angeles
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was so so
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AndrewW
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. Food and service were great. Everything is freshly prepared and we enjoyed our meal. We will return for sure when back in LA!
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The Hungry Cat - Hollywood - Permanently Closed is rated 4.5 stars by 1116 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1535 Vine, Hollywood, CA 90028

Additional information

Cross street
Sunset
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Midday Menu Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Sunset and Vine parking lot is located on Morningside Court off of Sunset. the hungry cat validates for the first hour.
Public transit
We are 1.5 blocks south of the Metro Red Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Lentz
Entertainment
It's Hollywood. Just look around, there is always something entertaining to see.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thehungrycat.com/
Phone number
(323) 462-2155
Catering
Let The Hungry Cat cater your next party. From small intimate affairs to large scale events, The Hungry Cat covers food, cocktails and wine. Give us a call at 323-462-2155.
Private party facilities
the hungry cat is the perfect placeto host your private luncheon or office holiday party!contact us at info@thehungrycat.com Buy outs for the entire restaurant or semi-private space available for special events.