Horses

Hollywood Hotspot Horses Temporarily Closes | Eater LA

"Once a Hollywood hotspot, this restaurant became known for familiar and riffy French flavors pushed in new directions, strong cocktails, natural wine, and one hell of a bistro burger, all set in the historic former Ye Coach & Horses and the Pikey space. It drew major accolades from the New York Times and attracted high-profile diners like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and after a turbulent public fallout between chef-co-owners Liz Johnson and Will Aghajanian, chef Brittany Ha was crucial to its reemergence and continued popularity. Despite this momentum, a sign on the door announced a temporary closure for repairs on December 24, followed by reports of significant State of California tax liens against its parent company, Horses Holdings LLC, and as of January 8, 2026, the restaurant remains closed." - Mona Holmes

"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