Horses

"Best of luck to anyone hoping to score a coveted seat at the buzziest restaurant in town. Online reservations disappear in a flash, and early birds line up just before doors open. Once home to a storied pub, this veritable hit exudes a members-only charm in a vintage space where banquettes, side rooms and a long bar up front hum with energy.The food offers broad appeal. Endive dressed in a creamy Caesar is one of the best salads in the city, while blood sausage with fried hen’s egg or an off-menu shell pasta tossed in vodka sauce offer hearty satisfaction. Keeping this crowd moving is a talented bar that manages to stay on track against a rush that never lets up. Is it time for dessert yet? The sheep’s milk cheesecake is as light as air." - Michelin Inspector

The Best LA Restaurants For Walk-Ins, No Reservations Required - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Reservations at Horses are easier to come by than they used to be, but the truth is you never needed one in the first place. Show up to this sceney American restaurant in Hollywood around 9pm, and there's a likely chance you'll snag a seat at the bar. Not only do the bartenders make a fantastic martini, but they double as full-fledged hosts that actually want to hang out with you. There’s no awkwardness or feeling that you’re taking up precious bar space. These bartenders bring the fun chit-chat, ask you if you need a fresh bottle of Heinz with your fries, and keep the drinks coming until they close up at 1am. Forget post-dinner drinks, this is a fun bar to spend the night at." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder, cathy park

The 18 Best Restaurants In Hollywood - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Yes, that Horses. This French-American bistro on Sunset was once the subject of one of the more shocking restaurant controversies in recent history, and if you don’t know what we’re talking about, just Google “horses + cat” (you won’t find cute animal pictures.) Post-drama though, the place is still quite good, and unlike a few years ago, you can actually get in. The dining room buzzes nightly past last call, and if you don’t have time for a full meal, walk into the bar around 9pm. The full menu is available (get the cheeseburger and fries), the drinks arrive quickly, and as the restaurant winds down—and the bartenders become less busy—juicy conversations tend to unfold." - brant cox

The LA Restaurant Front Door Power Rankings - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"There could be entire college marketing courses dedicated to the color shade of Horses' front door, so we’ll just say this: it does what it’s supposed to do. Even before this famous (ahem, infamous) American spot in Hollywood opened, the royal blue facade was the source of curious cars slowing down on Sunset. And now that everyone with an internet connection knows, it’s still drawing people in on a consistent basis." - brant cox

The 13 Best Caesar Salads In LA, Ranked - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"We’ve encountered many (maybe too many) endive caesars over the years, but none are as satisfying as the one at Horses. This sceney Hollywood spot serves the leaves whole, a crucial detail. The endive scoops up the toasty breadcrumbs, anchovy-forward dressing, and parmesan confetti dust like precious canoes, evenly coating each bitter leaf. It’s the kind of punchy, salty thing you want to enjoy with an ice-cold martini, which Horses does very well." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder