Hungry Cat
(323) 462-2155
1535 N Vine St
Hollywood,
CA
90028
34.099
-118.3267
Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
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 dishes from the Maryland coast. For starters, American sturgeon caviar is accompanied by classic toast points, egg, onion and chive, and Hama Hama oysters are both sweet and briny. Crab cakes made from a 100-year-old family recipe bulge with lump crabmeat; other standout entrees include the robust clams doused in a deep, pungent tomato chorizo broth, and a meltingly sweet and tender pan-roasted skate wing.
User Reviews
Anonymous
October 31, 2008
i don't eat seafood, but all my friends always go, so i tagged along. The vibe was great...perfect for after an event. the food was great. They wipped something off the menu for me to eat. they are so nice and have a full bar, so thats a plus
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October 24, 2008
The Hungry Cat is the place for seafood ... their raw oysters are always fresh and the selection is always interesting. Love the lobster roll and fish specials are great ! Fresh ingredients for their cocktails too (no mixes!) There is an exterior patio, seating indoors and at the raw bar. A good choice for a meal before or after a movie at the Arclight Cinemas.
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October 03, 2008
I am all about straying from the usual these days, and while they do not always hit the mark, I give these guys points for coming up with new stuff. A bit pricey, but one of the best seafood experiences in L.A. LOVED the king crab legs, and the drink menu is great.
read full reviewThe 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.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Theater District Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
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Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Suzanne Goin, David Lentz
