Best Restaurants for People Watching in Glendale

36 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacari GDL

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Glendale

Booked 60 times today

Bacari GDL is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 3rd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor lounge by the bar or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari GDL.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari GDL is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

2. Saffy's

4.8

Exceptional(1177)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Hollywood

Booked 110 times today

A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.

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3. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11178)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 148 times today

Welcome to The Musso & Frank Grill where we provide an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience one would have received in the early decades of last century. We welcome you to Old Hollywood!

4. Catch LA

4.7

Exceptional(10187)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 145 times today

Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch LA features modern renditions of classic dishes served in a streaming, shareable style of dining. The retractable rooftop haven marries simple yet elegant, seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively atmosphere complete with a unique, open-air dining room and breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The menu features signature dishes including the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, A5 Japanese Wagyu on a hot rock, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.

5. LAVO Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(1429)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 73 times today

LAVO Los Angeles is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.

6. Cannabis Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(643)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 130 times today

The Original Cannabis Cafe is a welcoming space for those who are cannabis connoisseurs and those who are canna-curious. Our comprehensive Flower Menu offers everything from pre-rolls, flower, small edibles and beverages to premium smoking accessories and all the way up to concentrates for experienced connoisseurs. If you're new to cannabis or haven't consumed in a while, our Flower Hosts will make recommendations and guide your experience. Our cafe offers tourists and locals the opportunity to experience cannabis in a sociable, restaurant-style atmosphere. There hasn’t been anything like this in existence for over 100 years, dating back to pre-prohibition era cannabis tea pads. We’re excited to set the standard on what a US-based cannabis cafe is, and share this rare experience with our like-minded (and inquisitive) cannabis community.

7. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1972)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 65 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.

8. Craig's

4.7

Exceptional(995)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 59 times today

Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.

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9. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(4915)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 111 times today

Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

10. CENTO

4.8

Exceptional(877)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mid-City

Booked 25 times today

BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.

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Lorivip
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Michael gave us the best service!He was fun, knowledgeable and very attentive! The food and cocktails were amazing. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you!
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LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.6
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Andrea
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
There’s a reason why this place is always busy! The food is incredible, service was welcoming and fun, and the ambiance was impeccable. Great for a date night, for friends and family or a solo date at the bar top.
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Saffy'sPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Hollywood
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4.8
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Dakota
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The seating experience was great! Were brought to the bar for a drink and then our table, staff was very nice. The food was great, but our server was not very friendly. Seating was fast and course timing was perfect. Would recommend!
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Catch LAPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Hollywood
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4.7
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Margo
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and ambiance at M&F outstanding as ever. (I do wish they'd heat the bread, tho.) But this trip they outdid themselves in service. My dear companion now uses a cane and walks quite slowly. The valet noticed and actually drove him around to the front door where I met them having come down the stairs and secured our reservation. On leaving a member of wait staff lead him out a side door to the curb while I brought the car around. They made the night of my dear's birthday even more wonderful than just the dinner. This is old style service, above and beyond. Three cheers for Musso & Franks.
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Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
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4.8
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Robertvip
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a business lunch and sat outside was a very nice time , food and service was on point will definitely be back
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Bacari GDLPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glendale
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4.7

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacari GDL

2. Saffy's

3. Musso & Frank Grill

4. Catch LA

5. LAVO Los Angeles

6. Cannabis Cafe

7. The Tower Bar

8. Craig's

9. Cecconi's West Hollywood

10. CENTO

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