A contemporary homage to classic restaurant hangouts, The Benjamin Hollywood is a timeless, intimate Bar & Restaurant serving upscale takes on beloved American dishes alongside a selection of signature martinis and cocktails. Partners Ben Shenassafar, Jared Meisler, and Kate Burr deliver a stylish dining experience, offering a fresh take on American cuisine in an elegant setting.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 888-9000
Website: https://www.thebenjaminhollywood.com/
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Reviews
What a beautiful blessing of a restaurant. We started with the marinated olives, which immediately set the tone, followed by a perfectly executed wedge salad. We originally came because of the rave burger reviews—and they absolutely did not disappoint. But the real showstopper was the lobster pasta. Epic. Memorable. The kind of dish that reminds you why you love dining out.
On top of the food, Natalie, our waitress/bartender, was beyond amazing—attentive, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely elevated the entire experience. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, we had the carrot cake for dessert. Incredible. The perfect ending to an outstanding meal.
Thank you, The Benjamin, for restoring my faith in the Los Angeles food scene. I’ll definitely be back—and I’ll be telling people. VAMOS ⚡️⚡️
My friend and I started with their Crab Beignets, my pick being a crab lover. Wouldn’t say it’s not kinda steep being an appetizer, but when I took a bite I could tell it featured generous portions of crab meat. Pretty simple yet well-seasoned and flavorful.
As for the main, we shared The Benjamin Burger, which I would say was the crowd’s favorite as it seemed to be in almost all the reviews and we could see it served on lots of other tables. Just like how the picture showed it, ordering it medium, they did come at the precise wellness – juicy and tender. The sauce complemented the overall taste, but surely not overpowering. It’s served with fries on the side with nice garlic sauce and ketchup. Despite I did enjoyed my burger a lot, would admit it’s tad pricey being at mid $30s.
As if french fries weren’t enough, we did get their Baked Potato, their other dish that made it to the top reco on Yelp. To my surprise, it tasted super rich and the crispy delicious skin was doubtlessly the winner. SO SO GOOD, especially when you took a bite with all the elements in the plate – the sour cream, the scallion, and the bacon as add-on we opted for. If you felt like splurging, they also offered caviar add-on, which could turn your baked potato to be over $100.
Overall, I certainly had an impressive dinner. Would I come back? Prolly only on certain occasion when I would be willing to spend more.
I made a reservation to try their famous burger, which is rightfully considered one of the best in Los Angeles. The thick, juicy patty was absolutely delicious—flavorful and perfectly cooked. The fries were equally impressive, crispy and well-seasoned. Everything about this meal was excellent.
That’s what makes The Benjamin so special. It represents the next step in the evolution of their expanding community. As we age, so does the block.
The generation that first loved the brand is growing older. We need a place to sit, share a bite with friends, and enjoy a craft cocktail. With The Benjamin, that space is finally here.
When I walked in, it was just that. The atmosphere was dark, moody, yet elegant. I was immediately greeted by the owner, Ben, who conversed with guests, seated them at their tables, and moved around the restaurant to welcome most, if not all, of the guests.
The service was excellent. Our water glasses were never empty, and everything came out quickly but was paced out nicely.
The standouts being my pornstar martini, the bread (it was so soft and warm), the burger (Cooked to perfection, we had to order two. The burger was excellent, I couldn’t share), and of course, the cookies & cream and an espresso martini with Japanese whiskey to cap off the night.
It is in a great spot with a cute bar upstairs for afterwards, def a good spot to bring a squad to drink, eat, and have a good time.