Dan Tana's
Old Hollywood's living legend. Red-checkered tablecloths, Rat Pack history, and 60 years of celebrity tradition on Santa Monica Boulevard.
What celebrities eat at Dan Tana's?
Dan Tana's has hosted Hollywood legends for 60 years. Past regulars included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the Rat Pack. Today's celebrities include Al Pacino, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, and countless industry power players.
Restaurant Details
Location & Contact
Address: 9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 275-9444
Neighborhood: West Hollywood (next to the Troubadour)
Parking: Valet available
Hours
Daily: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Best Time: 9 PM - Midnight for the late-night scene
Reservations: Call directly. Essential. Be persistent.
The Dan Tana's Experience
Dan Tana's is a time capsule. Red-and-white checkered tablecloths, celebrity photos on wood-paneled walls, intimate booths, and waiters who've worked there for decades. It's deliberately unchanged - a feature, not a bug. Next door to the legendary Troubadour music venue, it's where musicians dine before and after shows.
Signature Dishes
Celebrity Sightings
Al Pacino
Decades-long regular. His booth is legendary. Orders the chicken parm.
Tier AGeorge Clooney
Late-night regular. Industry meetings. Old Hollywood devotee.
Tier ALeonardo DiCaprio
Post-premiere dinners. Industry celebrations. Brings his inner circle.
Tier ARyan Gosling
Regular with Eva Mendes. Classic taste in restaurants.
Tier BJack Nicholson
Old Hollywood loyalty. Lakers game dinners. Booth regular for decades.
Tier AJohnny Depp
Post-Troubadour shows. Late-night visits. Rock 'n' roll Hollywood.
Tier BThe Rat Pack Era
Dan Tana's was a Rat Pack hangout. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and their crew made this their spot. The tradition of Hollywood royalty dining here started in 1964 and never stopped. Photos on the walls tell the story of six decades of stardom.
Historical RecordThe Dan Tana's Rules
- Call for Reservations - No apps. No online booking. Call (310) 275-9444.
- Be a Regular - Loyalty is rewarded. Return visits get better tables.
- Don't Ask to Change Anything - The menu hasn't changed. Neither should your order.
- Embrace the Chaos - It's loud, crowded, and perfect that way.
- Tip Well - The waiters have been there forever. They remember everything.
- Stay Late - The real scene is after 10 PM until close at 1 AM.
Dan Tana's FAQs
Al Pacino, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Jack Nicholson, and countless others. Historically, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the Rat Pack. 60 years of Hollywood legends.
Red-checkered tablecloths, Old Hollywood atmosphere, the Dabney Coleman chicken parm, New York steak, celebrity clientele since 1964, and never changing despite trends.
Only about 90 seats, fiercely loyal regulars who've dined there for decades, no online reservations. The intimate booths and old-school approach create high demand.
Call (310) 275-9444. Be persistent. Try for early dinner (5-7 PM) or very late (after 11 PM) for better luck. Become a regular - loyalty is rewarded with better access.
The Dabney Coleman is Dan Tana's famous chicken parmesan, named after actor Dabney Coleman who ordered it so frequently they put his name on the menu. It's the signature dish.