Secret Menu Items
By Tara de Lis, City Editor
Can't keep a secret? Neither can we. From fried chicken at the Grill to porterhouse steak for two at Table 8, discover some of the best off-menu dishes in Los Angeles.
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Grill on the Alley
9560 Dayton Wy, Beverly Hills, CA
Call a couple days ahead of time and order the secret fried chicken--it's not listed on the menu and must be ordered prior to your arrival. -
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
There's only one way to get the "secret" French toast: Visit once prior, order the regular French toast and attain the password. -
Whist Restaurant
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
Clued-in guests call to pre-order the blue foot chicken--roasted whole in a copper pot with black truffles and vegetables--which arrives tableside by Chef Schwartz himself. -
Ago
8478 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA
Regulars start with platters of unlisted burrata encircled by slivers of prosciutto and crowned with green beans and diced tomatoes. -
In-N-Out Burger
7009 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA
This secret menu has long enjoyed a cult following, the most unique being an "animal-style" burger, cooked in mustard, and topped with pickles, grilled onions and extra sauce. -
The Farm of Beverly Hills
439 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
For special occasions only, call three to four days ahead and order the restaurant's signature brownies with rich chocolate mousse cream. -
Dominick's Restaurant
8715 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
The lone off-menu order here is so top secret it's only given to longtime regular customers. Here's a hint: It involves cheese. -
The Prince
3198 W Seventh St, Los Angeles, CA
Most of the pan-Asian menu is thoroughly translated--except the Korean-only script at the bottom, which yields less tame treats like live octopus tentacles. -
Table 8
7661 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
When reserving your table, lay claim to the special salt-crusted porterhouse for two, complete with starch and veggie side dishes. -
Urasawa
218 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
This is the only restaurant in Los Angeles with a license to serve real Japanese blowfish. It's a staple in the winter months.
