Best Restaurants for People Watching in Van Nuys

12 restaurants available nearby

1. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2004)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 64 times today

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

2. Catch Steak LA

4.6

Exceptional(987)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Hollywood

At the iconic corner of La Cienega and Melrose Place, Catch Steak LA combines the authority of a classic steakhouse with the energetic vibe of a Catch Hospitality Group property. The warm, intimate restaurant with rich wood and garden-like spaces is spread throughout two levels and, soon, an outdoor patio with a retractable rooftop. The menu features a curated collection of the world's best cuts and Catch-style dishes for a more approachable steakhouse experience.

3. Il Pastaio

4.6

Exceptional(2117)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly Hills

Booked 137 times today

Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says "the cooks in il Pastaio's kitchen have angel's hands". Los Angeles Magazine critics choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants". It's no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994.

4. Drake's Hollywood

4.4

Awesome(128)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Hollywood

Booked 16 times today

Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.

5. State Social House

4.7

Exceptional(166)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • West Hollywood

Booked 5 times today

We offer savory American Pub Bites with flavors from the farms of California to the Far East and Europe. At each of our four bars, we offer 20 beers on tap, an elegant selection of boutique wines and a unique seasonal cocktails menu. We offer The Tortugo Lounge next door where you can sit back and enjoy a fine cigar. We have TVs throughout the first floor and The Tortugo Lounge here you can watch all major sporting events. And for those who enjoy live music and a more intimate setting, we offer The Attic upstairs.

6. Il Segreto

4.8

Exceptional(954)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bel-Air

Booked 5 times today

Nestled in the hills of Bel-Air, Il Segreto is the newest addition to the group of restaurants owned by Chef and restaurateur Giacomino Drago.

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7. Restaurant at the Getty Center

4.7

Exceptional(4735)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Los Angeles

Booked 23 times today

Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty! Reservations are not required to dine with us, but they are recommended, especially on high traffic days. We do NOT offer same day reservations.We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Due to high command, Requests for window seating are not guaranteed. If there are more than 4 guests in your party, please contact The Restaurant directly for reservations. Duplicate reservations are subject to cancellation. Admission to the Getty Center now requires a free timed-entry reservation for each person in your party over the age of two. Reserve your entry time using the special access link below. https://bit.ly/3yLiUj5

8. Queen Violet Weho

4.6

Exceptional(398)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • West Hollywood

Booked 7 times today

Queen Violet is a modern Asian fusion restaurant in an unique European style building with a beautiful floral courtyard. Most of our dishes are inspired by Chef Sara Thongchoet. We also offer traditional Thai and Chinese recipes that make you feel at home. Chef Sara created her own recipes from her apartment in 2010 by cooking for her family and friends. Everyone loved her food, and her friends brought more friends! She quickly realized that the groups have gotten too big for her apartment. This moment of inspiration sparked her passion and her soul to become a chef. Chef Sara finally made “Queen Violet” happen in the heart of WeHo!So why the name “Queen Violet”?-Queen? We playfully imagine our customers to be Queen Bees returning to their hive (our restaurant).-Violet? In Thailand, violet is the color of the LGBTQ, not the rainbow. So, we chose violet to represent our support for the LGBTQ community.So welcome to Queen Violet !

9. Harriet's

4.0

Excellent(24)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • West Hollywood

Booked 14 times today

Revelry with a remarkable view awaits. Just steps away from one of the busiest streets in Los Angeles, Harriets, is an escape from the bustle of West Hollywood. Located atop the 1 Hotel West Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard, the lush space with its deep burgundy awnings, tasseled umbrellas and green and white striped seating boasts jaw-dropping, panoramic views of the city. With a curated cocktail menu, lounging daytime drinks turn into evenings and evenings into late nights.

10. Sirocco

4.2

Awesome(479)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Bel-Air

Booked 3 times today

Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel’s restaurant, Sirocco, presents a Californian Bistro style menu. Highlighting the seasonality of Southern California's ingredients, while also pulling culinary inspiration from our richly diverse home of Los Angeles. Located in Brentwood moments away from The Getty Center, stop in for a quick lunch or secluded dinner with indoor or patio dining available throughout the day.

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SofiaVIP
Montreal / Quebec •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
10/10 really worth all the hype. With Love, the Greeks!
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Il PastaioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Beverly Hills
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4.6
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TommyVIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely dinner! Everything was perfect! Felt like I was transported to the 1920’s.
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The Tower BarPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• West Hollywood
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4.7
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MichaelVIP
Los Angeles •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
experience was unbelievable. We really enjoyed it. Service was just a bit slow.
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Catch Steak LAPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• West Hollywood
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4.6
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Kennedy
Los Angeles •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Beautiful restaurant and decent food options! Overall experience was great. The worth of the food prices for the higher priced items was not entirely worth it. I ordered the New York strip, which was $84 for just the steak alone it is extra if you want to sides $18-$21. It was cooked nicely, decent thick cut of steak but not worth $84. The few lower priced entrées, appetizers items and pizza options are definitely worth more than the higher priced steak items. The $26 cake is a very big slice however looks better than it taste, which, if I can compare it to anything would be similar to a cake store-bought. Unless you just wanna try it for the experience like me go for it!
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Drake's HollywoodPrice: Very Expensive• American• West Hollywood
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4.4
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Norma
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
Took a while to get served but once we did the staff was fabulous and attentive. Great ambiance but a bit noisy.
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State Social HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• West Hollywood
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. The Tower Bar

2. Catch Steak LA

3. Il Pastaio

4. Drake's Hollywood

5. State Social House

6. Il Segreto

7. Restaurant at the Getty Center

8. Queen Violet Weho

9. Harriet's

10. Sirocco

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