Exploring the Famous Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood
The History of the Grill
Musso & Frank Grill has been a Los Angeles landmark since 1919 and was the first restaurant in Hollywood to serve all-day breakfast. It's seen some of the biggest stars, including Humphrey Bogart, Charles Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner and more. With its classic atmosphere and original recipes, Musso & Frank Grill has remained an eternal testament to the Golden Era of movie magic. And the magic continues today. Although Musso & Frank’s celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2019, it is still a spot for the famous to dine. More recent sightings have included Jack Nicholson, Paul Dano, Mila Kunis and Joseph-Gordon Levitt just to name a few. If you happened to catch Quintin Tarantino’s film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Musso & Frank Grill was prominently featured. It’s must visit for Hollywood visitors and Southern California locals alike!
Apps, Cocktails, and Entrees You Don’t Want to Miss
If you’re looking for a very eclectic menu, one that pays homage to retro dishes served years ago as well as fantastic steaks and seafood, look no further than Musso & Frank. It is impossible to put a label on the offerings. The menu is extensive. Rather than trying to categorize Musso & Frank menu, let’s just peruse some of the dishes.
Let’s begin with the appetizers. When was the last time you saw stuffed celery on a menu? To prove how diverse the menu is, you can also select baked escargot or steak tartare. Can you say “eclectic”?
Welsh Rarebit
Another dish that is certainly not popular on typical LA menus, Welsh Rarebit is one of the Classic Dishes
Daily Features
Check out the daily offerings at Musso & Frank. Another obvious example of menu diversity!
There is also a large Italian section of the menu. Probably the most famous dish is the Original Fettuccine Alfredo but the Spaghetti and Meatballs look amazing. One of my favorite dishes, Rigatoni with Vodka, is also available. It’s much too difficult to pick!
Of course there is a large selection of meats…after all it is named Musso & Frank Grill! From steaks to chops to lamb kidney, there is something for everyone. But more on that in a sec..
Muss & Frank offer a very large selection of wine and spirits. The wine list is notable; they have been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for years including 2022. However, the classic cocktails is likely what they are known best, especially the martini. There description of the martini is definitely worth reading
‘Our bar is notorious for classic cocktails, especially our Martini. We serve our Martini stirred and NEVER shaken to preserve the texture of your liquor of choice. We use a smaller martini cup and pour the rest of your drink a small glass decanter placed in a special ice bucket filled with crushed ice where it will rest at the right temperature.’
My Birthday Celebration
Although my birthday was a few months ago, it’s been hard to connect with my dear friend Lourdes. Finally we were able to come up with a date and when she asked where I wanted to dine, I said Musso & Frank Grill. It was uch a fun evening. I have already talked about how great this Hollywood institution is, so I will simply relay our food and fun for the evening!
The food at Musso & Frank is to die for. Lourdes’ Menu: New York Steak, Potatoes Au Gratin, and her very first Martini!
My Menu Selections: Wedge Salad, Garlic Chicken from the Classics Menu, Dirty Martini and a special birthday dessert selected by our waiter!
The service at Muss & Frank is impeccable. Our waiter was charming: attentive but not hovering. Once he found out it was my birthday celebration, I got a lovely birthday card from the front desk, and a fabulous brownie with ice cream for dessert. If you are yearning for Hollywood nostalgia and a throwback to previous times, I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly. It is an institution that has lasted over 100 years (and that never happens in LA) It is one of my favorite places to dine. It’s always packed so be sure to make a reservation. You will not be disappointed as you are transported to another time and place!
