Pig N' Whistle
(323) 463-0000
6714 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
34.1015
-118.3366
Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Pig N' Whistle
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
The Scene
Back in the 1920s, when movie palaces like the Egyptian reigned supreme, stars like Clara Bow and Fatty Arbuckle held court at the Pig 'n Whistle. After painstaking renovation and restoration, this gem has reopened, serving an eclectic, though no less ubiquitous Hollywood crowd. The front room is lively, with a hopping bar scene you can watch from comfy banquette seats along one wall. In the back room, tables hold larger parties, and several canopy beds offer that wacky new gimmick--dining in bed.
The Food
The menu is pricey but adequate; heirloom tomato salad, seared ahi crusted in pepper, tender osso bucco, and molten chocolate cake are some of the highlights. At $75 per person, the glorified bar food on the "bed menu" is anything but a bargain, and the smoked salmon, beef and chicken brochettes, bacon-wrapped shrimp, and overcooked lamb chops are mediocre at best.
User Reviews
danicaxox
January 18, 2009
When my mom and I went on a trip to L.A, the girl who worked at the front desk of our hotel recommended Pig N Whistle, so we decided to try it out. I'm so glad we did! This restaurant was by far the best one I ate at on my trip to Los Angeles. I ordered the california nacho's, which were honestly the best food I have ever tasted. The plate they give you is huge and I could only eat half (and i can eat a lot of food). It was only about 10 dollars so it was a really good price. My mom was also very pleased with the menu and also the service. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who plans to go to L.A. I can't wait to eat there again when my mom, my friend and I go back to L.A this march.
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MaggieB777
February 15, 2008
After reading the previous reviews, I was hesitant to have our Valentine Dinner at the Pig N Whistle, even to the point that when we walking to the restaurant we almost chose the Italian Restaurant around the corner! I am very glad, however, that we stuck with our original choice. From the greeting at the door to the final taste of our delicious desert, it was first rate. The ambience of the restaurant is true old style Hollywood, the service was prompt and pleasant and the food was delicious. I am not one to usually take the time to write a review, but this was a very good restaurant and the reviews I had read did not seem to do it justice. I appaud this restaurant, would highly recommend it and will definately revisit it in the future.
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JDInternatl
February 07, 2008
I was in town on business, and my associates and I went to the pig n whistle for dinner. We were a large group without a reservation, but the hostess was very accomodating and arranged a table for us. The food was absolutely divine-- I recommend the ny steak or penne a la vodka, and definitely the chocolate molten cake or apple pie. The atmoshere was dim and alluring, and the space itself has gorgeous high ceilings and comfortable booths and is very reminiscent of old Hollywood. Our waitress was a lovely young girl (whom my wife thought resembled natalie wood!) and she was completely charming and took the time to give us info. and directions even though she was extremely busy. We were also impressed by the manager (lucy?) who could actually speak to each member of our party in their native language (we are an international group)! This was overall a wonderful experience, and we will definitely return whenever we are in town on business. Highly recommended!
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When to Go:
With DJs spinning on Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm, and karaoke on Wednesdays, come early or come another night for a quiet dinner.
Where to Sit:
The Blue Room's canopied beds can be reserved for private parties of at least 10. Call at least two days in advance.
The Extras:
First Mondays, original shorts are screened for free. For more info call (323) 876-2870.
Category:
Wholesale Bar Fixtures, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
