Musso & Frank Grill

(323) 467-7788

6667 Hollywood Blvd (N Cherokee Avenue)
Hollywood, CA 90028 34.1017 -118.3355

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Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA

Hours:

Tue-Sat 11am-11pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 9.11.08

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

Special Occasion Dining, Theater District Dining, Business Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, Traditional American

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Musso & Frank Grill

Featured Review

Cadien Clark

Contributor

If ever there was an “Old Hollywood institution,” this is it. The best seats are at the counter by the street entrance, but if you can’t score one of those, definitely hunker down in the clubby main room replete with dark wood paneling and private, high-backed booths where silver-haired waiters in red jackets serve smooth gin martinis in noticeably small, squarish carafes reminiscent of a time when drinking was more elegant and humankind had not yet conceived of "the bottomless margarita.” The menu is comprised of exactly the types of dishes one would associate with the ambiance and cocktails:…

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
Ask for a seat at the counter, it's one of the best places in town for those eating alone. Or copy Raymond Chandler, he's rumored to have penned the better part of "The Big Sleep" from one of the high-backed red booths.
Parking:
If the pay lot behind the restaurant is full, note the free parking hiding in plain sight in the public structure around the corner north on Cherokee.
The Extras:
Watch the bartenders for a forgotten lesson in mixing. Contrary to Mr. Bond, the classic martini must be stirred, and not shaken. Shaking is only appropriate for cocktails that have heavy juices or cream in them.
ambiance
87.5% positive
  1. “The steaks are excellent and the ambience is very old school.”
  2. “highly recommend this place for anyone who really loves old Hollywood as far as ambiance and old American fare.”
  3. “That said, the martinis are absolutely worthwhile, and the ambience is authentic old Hollywood.”
  4. “Besides the atmosphere, the building was beautiful, but the service was horrible.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is that I didn't eat there, only drank at the charming bar.”
  2. “No frills, just good food and service, excellent bar.”
  3. “You will be getting excellent cuts of meat, grilled perfectly, AMAZING cocktails, old school waiters, and side dishes you haven't seen on a menu in years.”
food quality
64.47000026702881% positive
  1. “Overpriced food for what used to be a nice place”
  2. “And at $8.50, they didn't wash the bad taste of the food out of my mouth.”
  3. “Maybe if you do they give you an alternate menu with good food.”
  4. “I'm used to paying 27+ for steaks and chops, but the pastas and side dishes were very overpriced for average food.”
  5. “Best dishes are lamb chops, and steaks such as tenderloin.”
  6. “No frills, just good food and service, excellent bar.”
  7. “" I have no idea how Musso & Frank managed to become an "institution" because the food just flat out 5ucks.”
  8. “Great little place to enjoy a good meal and a trip to Hollywood's past.”
  9. “The only good dish was Braised Pork Chop, very tender and flavorful.”
  10. “imagine this restaurant is a hangout for the very rich, and the poor food and service keep the normal people out.”
  11. “Diner quality food for expensive price.”
  12. “The steaks are excellent and the ambience is very old school.”
  13. “people have given me mixed reviews about the food, but i always order the gigantic fried oysters and am never disappointed.”
  14. “And though you'd think this would be a great place for a late-night dinner, every time I've been after 10pm, the food has been overcooked and servers have seemed in a real hurry to clear the place out.”
  15. “The rest were not good, grill halibut was tasteless as same as club steak.”
  16. “great place to business lunch or treat yourself for a solo meal at the counter.”
  17. “The food was horrible.”
  18. “Any place with a vain and conceited morale code will be the same way with food preparation, and people like that always lack creativity.”
  19. “Expensive food is fine, if it's worth it - and the food at Musso & Frank is NOT worth it.”
  20. “thought the food was excellent, the service was great, and the interior was just what you would imagine a restaurant to be like 60-70 year.”
  21. “The food was overpriced.”
  22. “Worst food and service very, two cups of soups and two sandwichs for $40.00 and was so bad only could eat two or three bits, the servicer could care less about our meal very rude.”
  23. “High prices for mediocre food.”
  24. “couldnt believe this food, all tasteless mush.”
  25. “like it for the old factor (the history) but the food wasn't the best I've ever had - for the price.”
  26. “The meats have that wonderful almost-charred taste on the outside, but tender and juicy inside.”
  27. “BAD food, outrageous prices, poor service.”
  28. “food was good and the place was almost empty.”
  29. “The food is very, very good!”
  30. “You will be getting excellent cuts of meat, grilled perfectly, AMAZING cocktails, old school waiters, and side dishes you haven't seen on a menu in years.”
  31. “...Musso Grill several times, the food is excellent - waiters behaved pompously "high nose" on public, what amused us very much : as members of the FRENCH EMBASSY in WASHINGTON, we noticed the diverse ways of services at MUSSO GRILL : celebs (as actor JAM”
  32. “the food was very good but since we're not regulars, the crony waiters didn't give us much attention”
  33. “I've heard the potatoes lyonnaise are delicious, but haven't had a chance to try them yet.”
  34. “It was like really really really bad cafeteria food, except instead of paying $5 or whatever, you're paying $25.”
  35. “That said, the martinis are absolutely worthwhile, and the ambience is authentic old Hollywood.”
  36. “Cheesecake and bread pudding are delicious.”
  37. “Been there 3 times with girlfriend, each time we both ordered steak, perfect steak each time!”
  38. “was surprised how everything is still ala carte so if you don't order other dishes, you will be hungry.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “You will be getting excellent cuts of meat, grilled perfectly, AMAZING cocktails, old school waiters, and side dishes you haven't seen on a menu in years.”
  2. “The menu is extensive, but they had run out of the first 3 things we ordered.”
  3. “Maybe if you do they give you an alternate menu with good food.”
  4. “...Musso Grill several times, the food is excellent - waiters behaved pompously "high nose" on public, what amused us very much : as members of the FRENCH EMBASSY in WASHINGTON, we noticed the diverse ways of services at MUSSO GRILL : celebs (as actor JAM”
overall
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. “It was a great place to see, really old school.”
  2. “And though you'd think this would be a great place for a late-night dinner, every time I've been after 10pm, the food has been overcooked and servers have seemed in a real hurry to clear the place out.”
  3. “It was pretty nice restaurant, in their way, since 1919.”
  4. “The previous critical reviews of Musso's are obviously written by charter members of the "Applebee"'s fan club, and I must admit I am delighted to see they hated my favorite Hollywood restaurant.”
  5. “great place to business lunch or treat yourself for a solo meal at the counter.”
  6. “Overpriced food for what used to be a nice place”
  7. “food was good and the place was almost empty.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “My overall feeling is of great fondness & I would go back.”
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “You will be getting excellent cuts of meat, grilled perfectly, AMAZING cocktails, old school waiters, and side dishes you haven't seen on a menu in years.”
  2. “imagine this restaurant is a hangout for the very rich, and the poor food and service keep the normal people out.”
  3. “My husband had a great conversation in English & Spanish with a wonderful, little red jacketed Mexican waiter.”
  4. “the food was very good but since we're not regulars, the crony waiters didn't give us much attention”
  5. “And though you'd think this would be a great place for a late-night dinner, every time I've been after 10pm, the food has been overcooked and servers have seemed in a real hurry to clear the place out.”
  6. “The entire staff was incredibly rude.”
  7. “...Musso Grill several times, the food is excellent - waiters behaved pompously "high nose" on public, what amused us very much : as members of the FRENCH EMBASSY in WASHINGTON, we noticed the diverse ways of services at MUSSO GRILL : celebs (as actor JAM”
  8. “We love the jacketed waiters.”
  9. “Any place with a vain and conceited morale code will be the same way with food preparation, and people like that always lack creativity.”
  10. “No frills, just good food and service, excellent bar.”
  11. “And people love the legend.”
  12. “Besides the atmosphere, the building was beautiful, but the service was horrible.”
  13. “guess barely literate waiters in the spiffy red jackets is supposed to spell "class" and "old school" but the service was subpar despite the fancy getups.”
  14. “weird pompous waiters”
  15. “Wonderful service.”
  16. “BAD food, outrageous prices, poor service.”
  17. “Worst food and service very, two cups of soups and two sandwichs for $40.00 and was so bad only could eat two or three bits, the servicer could care less about our meal very rude.”
  18. “people have given me mixed reviews about the food, but i always order the gigantic fried oysters and am never disappointed.”
  19. “god help them, they are old but the service was terrible.”
  20. “My father asked the waiter if it would be rude to ask him for an autograph but the waiter said go ahead hes very nice.”
  21. “thought the food was excellent, the service was great, and the interior was just what you would imagine a restaurant to be like 60-70 year.”
value
22.219998836517334% positive
  1. “The food was overpriced.”
  2. “BAD food, outrageous prices, poor service.”
  3. “I'm used to paying 27+ for steaks and chops, but the pastas and side dishes were very overpriced for average food.”
  4. “Expensive food is fine, if it's worth it - and the food at Musso & Frank is NOT worth it.”
  5. “like it for the old factor (the history) but the food wasn't the best I've ever had - for the price.”
  6. “Diner quality food for expensive price.”
  7. “although this resturant is pretty pricey ( I believe starting around $18 per person) it's well worth it to be dining in a historical landmar.”
  8. “High prices for mediocre food.”
  9. “The prime rib is huge, so you'd want to share if you get it.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

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Our service was great and the waiter was adorable. Ambiance was romantic and definitely recommended. For the music,,,I would recommend jazz or house and the people were cool. Portions were good.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/05/10

Amazingly Snobbish

by srgtick

The service is either a joke or I'm amazed people like this exist outside of the movies. They actually do treat you badly if you aren't famous or don't seem to be wealthy. It's hilarious in theory. This place is kind of an embarrassment. Tons of better places that treat you respectfully.

3 Star Rating: Average

06/07/09

weird pompous waiters

by ANNCHARLOTTE

hello,

I happened to go to the ...Musso Grill several times, the food is excellent - waiters behaved pompously "high nose" on public, what amused us very much : as members of the FRENCH EMBASSY in WASHINGTON, we noticed the diverse ways of services at MUSSO GRILL : celebs (as actor JAMES WOODS and his guests sitting next to us) : servile (SERVILE, OBEQUIEUSE) waiters ; no celebs : take that and eat !! we enjoyed and had a lot of fun anyway, FRENCH TOUCH OF CLASS...

ANN CHARLOTTE,

COMTESSE de GRIBAUMONT BARN

WASHINGTON

  • Pros: FOOD IS "FIRST CLASS, EXCELLENT"

The Details on Musso & Frank Grill

Place Categories:

  • overpriced cafeteria food
  • great place
  • good food
  • poor service
  • excellent steak
  • favorite hollywood restaurant
  • charming bar
  • enjoy good meal
  • like people
  • delicious diplomat pudding
  • only good dish
  • wonderful almostcharred taste
  • cold restaurants
  • tasteless mush
  • like nothing
  • best muso
  • wonderful little red jacketed mexican waiter
  • great conversation
  • very overpriced pastas
  • very overpriced side dishes
  • like old school
  • yum
  • good sandabs
  • like old hollywood
  • cold saurkraut
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