Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Universal City

114 restaurants available nearby

1. Providence

4.9

Exceptional(4381)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Hollywood

Booked 21 times today

For over a decade, Providence has elevated the standard of modern American seafood restaurants. We invite you to experience Chef Michael Cimarusti’s award-winning cuisine in the heart of Los Angeles, welcomed by one of LA’s legendary hosts, co-owner Donato Poto.Corkage is $100 per bottle for the first two 750 ml bottles, $150 for the third, with a three bottle maximum per table.

2. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(848)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 46 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

3. The Ivy

4.7

Exceptional(8239)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Beverly Hills

Booked 79 times today

To our Ivy family,We are open for indoor and outdoor dining and hope to see you soon.Please note any requests for outside seating cannot be guaranteed.All the best!

4. Bacari W. 3rd

4.8

Exceptional(2430)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 79 times today

Bacari W. 3rd is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 4th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, indoor dining room, our beautiful outdoor garden patio, and spacious indoor-outdoor bar, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari W. 3rd.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari W. 3rd is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

5. Sur Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(10933)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Hollywood

Booked 44 times today

Sur Restaurant in West Hollywood is worth the drive, as many reviews rave about the great food, excellent service, and wonderful ambiance. As one reviewer said, it's 'worth the hype & the money!' and another noted it's a 'lifetime customer.' With its unique blend of Contemporary American cuisine and a South-European Flair, Sur Restaurant is a dining oasis in the heart of Los Angeles.

6. The Little Door

4.7

Exceptional(3030)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • West Hollywood

Booked 40 times today

Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoorFor reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.

7. Drake's Hollywood

4.4

Awesome(119)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Hollywood

Booked 10 times today

Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.

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8. Petit Trois L'Original

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 28 times today

In 2024, the original location of Petit Trois, on Highland Ave in Hollywood, celebrates 10 years as a beloved, can't miss part of LA's dining scene. Chef/Owner Ludo Lefebvre puts his spin on classic French flavors including the cult-favorite Big Mec burger, swimming in rich Bordelaise sauce, perfectly roasted Heritage chicken with compressed potatoes fried in clarified butter, a French Dip sandwich served with a version of the restaurant's onion soup for dipping, and lots more. Start with the restaurant's housemade baguette served with the creamiest French butter and pair it all with wine from the restaurant's thoughtfully curated list, which includes 16 by the glass options. With a design inspired by classic Parisian bistros, Petit Trois transports guests in its 2 dining areas as well as an outdoor patio. The dining room is also available for private events.

9. Formosa Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1037)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • West Hollywood

Booked 33 times today

The Formosa Cafe is a restaurant and bar founded in 1939 and located at 7156 Santa Monica Boulevard at the intersection with North Formosa Avenue, in West Hollywood, California.The restaurant has a long history of movie star and film industry patronage due to its close proximity to studio lot across the street, which began as the United Artists lot and was later owned by Warner Bros. Generations of movie stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable have eaten meals at The Formosa. Frank Sinatra is reputed to have spent many nights at the Formosa in the 1950s, pining over Ava Gardner.After a brief 2 year hiatus, a complete refurbishment, and a tremendous menu update The Formosa Cafe has returned to serve the Los Angeles community once again.

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10. Arnie Morton's The Steakhouse - Burbank

4.5

Awesome(2123)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Burbank

Booked 20 times today

Arnie Morton's The Steakhouse in Burbank is worth the drive, according to multiple reviews. It's a place where you can enjoy 'the best steak anywhere' with 'fresh, succulent seafood' and 'famed USDA prime-aged steak'. The consistent quality and exceptional service are highlighted in reviews, with customers often noting the 'highest possible quality' food and 'friendly and attentive' staff. The atmosphere is described as 'nice' and 'super nice' with 'great portions'.

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5.0
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114 restaurants available nearby

1. Providence

2. Antico Nuovo

3. The Ivy

4. Bacari W. 3rd

5. Sur Restaurant

6. The Little Door

7. Drake's Hollywood

8. Petit Trois L'Original

9. Formosa Cafe

10. Arnie Morton's The Steakhouse - Burbank

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