Formosa Cafe
5.0
from - 7156 Santa Monica Blvd.
- West Hollywood, CA 90046
- 323-850-9050
Just behind the monstrous Target shopping center, this deep red choo choo-themed 1934 landmark still attracts a low-key industry crowd. The walls are lined with more than 250 black-and-white autographed headshots of the dead and famous -- Grace Kelly, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean. The Pan-Asian menu features "bigger foods" and "smaller foods," a useful distinction for calorie-counting starlets who have been known to drop by. Of course, it's hard to see them in the low-lit interior, but the moody atmosphere it creates is worth it.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- N. Formosa Ave.
- Parking:
- Valet and Metered. There's also parking in the Target mall area and street parking.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Mon.-Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Cuisine:
- Asian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Dress Code:
- Casual Chic
- Alcohol:
- Beer, Wine, and Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only
- Music Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Laid Back Casual, Theme, Area Classic, Bar Scene, Cleanliness, Cozy, and Fun And Flirty
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- The rooftop patio or historic train car room can be used for private parties.
- Cleanliness:
- Eat Off The Floor
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Features:
- People Watching, Happy Hour, and Afterhours. Happy hour: Mon. - Fri. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., discounted sake, cocktails and small plates.
- Average Drink Price:
- $9
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Rooftop patio
- Delivery:
- No
