The longstanding restaurant at this iconic Hollywood hotel in Universal City relaunched in 2009 with a face lift, making it a more modern casual-chic spot. Celebs like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jennifer Aniston have surfaced here in the past. The updated look sports retro-style white leather chairs and sleek banquettes overlooking the pool, bathed in neutral tones accented with lime green and canary yellow. Breakfasts range from light and healthy to a full-on buffet; the lunch menu is dominated by half a dozen build-it-yourself “Star Burger” options spanning Black Angus to American Kobe....
What to Drink:
Besides a full bar and signature drinks, the wine list offers 50 California and other global wines. There are also eight hand-crafted California draft beers.