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Here's Looking At You

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Innovative

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.

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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.

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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
Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

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

House PicklesUS$8.00
Uni Panna CottaUS$20.00
ikura, hijiki, wild rice
Chicken LiverUS$20.00
black mango butter, gomasio, grainy mustard, crispy shallot, b&g bread
Steak TartareUS$24.00
chile, scallions, tamari, yolk, turnip
Little Gem & EndiveUS$20.00
spicy caesar, fried anchovies, sesame breadcrumbs, parmesan
Shishito PeppersUS$16.00
tonnato, huamei
Grilled AsparagusUS$17.00
poor man’s xo, pickled sweet peppers, frilly mustard, huacatay
Sprouted BroccoliUS$17.00
pickled ginger, h.o.p., seeds, nuts
Frogs' LegsUS$25.00
salsa negra, scallions, lime, s&p
Blue PrawnsUS$25.00
nam jim, cabbage & papaya slaw, fried garlic, preserved key lime
Mussels & ClamsUS$37.00
coconut, sake, herbs, spicy crab toast
Grilled Dry-Aged Lamb LegUS$35.00
g.s.c. yogurt, mint, peaches, perilla
30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye
charred korean green chiles, black pepper sauce

Happy Hour

8:30-10:00p

HLAY Dry-Aged CheeseburgerUS$17.00
au poivre mayo, fried onions, house sesame bun
Steak FritesUS$26.00
8oz baseball steak, fermented radish butter, curly fries, aioli

Dessert

Rose CakeUS$12.00
vermouth strawberries, vanilla buttercream
Apple Fritter AranciniUS$12.00
bourbon caramel, marinated apples, chantilly
Pot de CremeUS$12.00
dark chocolate, peaches, coconut, bubu arare

What 918 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

918 Reviews

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Lisa
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. It’s my go to place when I have an event at the Wiltern. The food is delicious and the cocktails are amazing. The service is very friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Andrew
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team cares a lot and that shows in each task and interaction—the food is made with deep care, the bar is exceptional and the service real and genuine. A great place!
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Sarah
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Give your date advance warning that you might pick up a dish and lick it if you come here. And if they judge you, they're wrong, because everything here is *that* good
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Sue
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
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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Charles
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 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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Anthony
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 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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Jenger
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 18 October 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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Celina
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 14 October 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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Jinna
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 11 October 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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Kendall
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 October 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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Here's Looking At You is rated 4.8 stars by 918 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Oxford Ave
Area
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

Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Phone number
(213) 568-3289
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

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Menu

Savory

House PicklesUS$8.00

Uni Panna CottaUS$20.00

Chicken LiverUS$20.00

Steak TartareUS$24.00

Little Gem & EndiveUS$20.00

Shishito PeppersUS$16.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$17.00

Sprouted BroccoliUS$17.00

Frogs' LegsUS$25.00

Blue PrawnsUS$25.00

Mussels & ClamsUS$37.00

Grilled Dry-Aged Lamb LegUS$35.00

30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye

Happy Hour

HLAY Dry-Aged CheeseburgerUS$17.00

Steak FritesUS$26.00

Dessert

Rose CakeUS$12.00

Apple Fritter AranciniUS$12.00

Pot de CremeUS$12.00

What 918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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