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Formosa Cafe, West Hollywood, CA

Formosa Cafe

4.6
4.6
1049 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Formosa Cafe is a restaurant and bar founded in 1939 and located at 7156 Santa Monica Boulevard at the intersection with North Formosa Avenue, in West Hollywood, California.

The restaurant has a long history of movie star and film industry patronage due to its close proximity to studio lot across the street, which began as the United Artists lot and was later owned by Warner Bros. Generations of movie stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable have eaten meals at The Formosa. Frank Sinatra is reputed to have spent many nights at the Formosa in the 1950s, pining over Ava Gardner.

After a brief 2 year hiatus, a complete refurbishment, and a tremendous menu update The Formosa Cafe has returned to serve the Los Angeles community once again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (323) 850-1014
  • Website
    https://theformosacafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Huerta
  • Private party facilities
    Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com
  • Location
    7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802
  • Area
    West Hollywood
  • Cross Street
    Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 6pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,049 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Formosa Cafe offers a delightful blend of old Hollywood charm and delicious Asian fusion cuisine. Guests rave about its "fantastic atmosphere," "great service," and "amazing food," making it a "must-visit" for both locals and tourists. With generous portions and a storied, nostalgic setting, it's perfect for any occasion.

1,049 Reviews

  1. PHILIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place. I’ve been coming here since 1967–used to work on the lot across Formosa. My drink Pisco Sour is always perfect❤️

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  2. Nick

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the greatest restaurant that has ever existed. I love every single thing about it.

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  3. Sherri

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Formosa is an iconic spot. Cocktail program is fun and you can’t beat the decor. Food can be uneven. Sometimes tastes like it’s been scooped out of a pre-cooked steam table. Feel for the servers as it looks like they are stretched way too thin and diners’ experience suffers for it. Maybe best to stick to bevs and apps.

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  4. Nikki

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mickey was great and the food and cocktails top notch!

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  5. Lynn

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! And tonight was no exception. Drinks were fantastic (the Ava Gardeners’s Dance Party was the table gave), Mickey our server was FAB and the food was yummy as always. I really enjoy still being able to come here, iconic LA spot for sure!

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  6. Marco

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Delicious food, good ambiance and service

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  7. Simone

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome and the atmosphere was great. We had a nice booth in the corner which was great as it can get quite noisy.

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  8. David

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Formosa has been restored to its original stylish, 1930s Hollywood Chinese Era ambience of sophistication but not too stuffy. Good food, good drinks, classy and comfortable.

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  9. Linda

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a late lunch with my partner. We chose to sit in the train car. We ordered Crispy Potstickers, Kung Pao Chicken, and Lettuce Wraps with Pork Belly and Shrimp. Everything was freshly prepared, and portions were generous. We also had 2 beers and one simple cocktail. Service was perfect. We weren't bothered too frequently, nor were we neglected. Bill was just over $100 before tip. I highly recommend The Formosa Cafe.

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  10. Daniel

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After Thanksgiving family dinner. Such a great experience! Loved the atmosphere and memorabilia and food and service were great! Several in our party remarked on the unique and fun choice of restaurant.

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FAQs

Formosa Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Formosa Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 850-1014.

Formosa Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1049 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Formosa Cafe

7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5802

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Formosa Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
  • Area
    West Hollywood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 6pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Huerta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://theformosacafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (323) 850-1014
  • Private party facilities
    Please direct event inquiries to formosa@1933group.com

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