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FORMOSA CAF�?

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

4.5

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+1 323 850 9050, +1 510 849 3419

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Celebrated by Curtis Hanson in his masterpiece of film noir, 'L.A. Confidential', from the James Ellroy novel, the Formosa Cafe is a motherlode of City of the Angeles ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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28 reviews

4.5

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4.5

28 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

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Wonderful chef matthew gladstone is playful and bold with the foods... more on Yahoo! Travel

Wasabi fries great. more on CitySearch

This is an experience that no Hollywood buff should miss. more on Yahoo! Travel

The wasabi fries / spring rolls with lobster and the crab cakes were outstanding. more on CitySearch

Had a great time just sitting back and taking in the scenery. more on Yahoo! Travel

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4.0

4 reviews

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Had a great time just sitting back and taking in the scenery. Very friendly staff and the food was good- we had appetizers ... more on Yahoo! Travel

First off, this place is about the atmosphere. Personally, I love it cause James Dean used to eat here. Alot of stars did, considering Warner Bros used to have their studios across the street. If you want a piece of old Hollywood ... more on Yahoo! Travel

There's no question this is a cool, atmospheric bar, but when we went, one of us got served a rare steak that was blood red inside and still cold. We checked we had ordered medium rare, and the manager made an inappropriate joke, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Classic old school hollywood bar.. With a current fusion tapas style menu...... Wonderful chef matthew gladstone is ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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4.5

24 reviews

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Matthew gladstone. New chef at formosa cafe.. And... After 7 of the plates... I think one of the best small plate "bar" chefs.... Anywhere. Catfish... Wonderful. Crab cakes great. Seared ahi roll. Divine. Truffle herb fries were great! ... more on CitySearch

Sliders sliders sliders wow to the owners and chef gladstone for creating a bold small plate menu in an historic place like ... more on CitySearch

Hello all, and thank you for the wonderful reviews. As of January 5th, 2007, I am no longer going to cook and act as executive chef at the formosa cafe. I have been offered some tremendous opportunities and will be focusing on the ... more on CitySearch

Great lounge bar food. Lots of flavors. Average service but friendly.. After I ate.. Went to have wine at new bin 8945. Great wine there ... more on CitySearch

Mac and cheese. Wow. Wasabi fries great. Cocktails great. Shu mai was really great. Ordered 1/2 of the menu in our party. ... more on CitySearch