The Ivy

If you’re on the hunt to see and be seen, you can’t beat The Ivy. As one of LA’s movie-industry haunts, it’s nearly always filled to the brim with celebrities. This is Americana with a California twist; decorated with rustic antiques, beaucoup flowers and the famous white picket-fenced patio, The Ivy serves tasty burgers that sidle up to Cajun-spiced prime rib and country-fried chicken, and sit side-by-side with spinach linguine and crab cakes. Co-owner Richard Irving’s patisserie past shows up in spades; the desserts, such as the chocolate chip cookies, are among the biggest draws to this charming hotspot.