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(323) 462-2155
1535 N Vine St
Hollywood,
CA
90028
34.099
-118.3267
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Hollywood
What People Are Saying About Hungry Cat
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
The Scene – Matte black walls and a glass window stretch up to industrial ceiling fixtures, which lend a post-modern vertigo to this intimate space. The centerpiece is a stunning wood and zinc horseshoe bar that wraps around the kitchen and raw bar. Pre-theater and post-moviegoers of all ages have found this casual mall-enclosed spot perfect for a relaxed dinner, though the bar rocks a little harder later on. – – The Food – Husband and wife team of chef David Lentz (Opaline, Campanile) and Suzanne Goin (Lucques, A.O.C.) proffer a sophisticated seafood menu inspired by…
10/04/09
Eases you out of your comfort zone
by Jacqueline Domanus at Citysearch
I went to Hungry Cat with my bf last night. We started off the evening with a tray of assorted oysters. SO GOOD! The flavor of the oysters was exactly what I expected and were served with a great vinegar and cocktail sauce. We were feeling a little adventurous and decided to give the sea urchin a try which turned out to be pretty good. For the price I thought there could have been a little more "meat" to it but it was delicious none the less. I don't see myself ordering the sea urchin on a consistent basis but it could be something fun to order when are guests in town. For our main dishes I ordered the mahi mahi and my bf had the white fish special. Both of our entrees were fantastic! Each bite had wonderful flavor and texture. The mahi mahi is served with this coconut rice. The combination of the sweet and non-sweet flavors really worked well with each other. My bf was hooked on the white fish special with a squash puree and a tarragon butter sauce. We finished up the evening with the tres leches/fig compote cake which was so indulgent but hit the spot perfectly. All in all from the beginning of the evening up until the end we continuously were pleased with the level of service and the cuisine. We'll continue coming here.
- Pros: Fresh, good service, & a party in your mouth :)
07/07/09
Fresh, bright, delicious!
by blbitw at Citysearch
I had the best time watching the chefs hand-craft our salads and raw seafood order... incredibly delicious stuff. I will certainly return.
- Pros: Fabulous raw bar seating
- Cons: Pricey, crowded, small
08/11/08
I have Crabs!!!!
by jamiekkest at Citysearch
I love this place. Fresh squeezed drinks, raw bar. outside seating. Very cool hip place. A little pricey but worth it. The Crad legs are my favorite. You will enjoy it all
- Pros: cool Ambience and great food
- Cons: do not expect fast service.
The Details on Hungry Cat
Where to Sit:
A charming courtyard patio in front is shaded by market umbrellas by day, and made toasty with heat lamps by night--it's great for larger groups.
What to Drink:
The wine list offers over 20 wines by the glass, and the bar whips up specialty cocktails with fresh seasonal juices, along with classics like dark and stormys.
The Extras:
Indulge guilt free: American sturgeon caviar is environmentally sustainable, as the eggs are harvested (by caesarean!) and the fish left to live, swim and spawn again.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Theater District Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Suzanne Goin, David Lentz
