It’s Sunset on a budget, from the $5 valet parking (price subject to change–you know how that is) to the $8 drinks. The Den of Hollywood, directly across from the exclusive and pricey Chateau Marmont and down the street from XIV, is still the place for a fun night out when your wallet is a little on the light side. But since last time we checked, the menu has also shrunk, so if you’re not into burgers–turkey, beef or pulled pork, you’ll have a hard time finding anything else substantial on the menu.
Not to say there aren’t a lot of great appetizers, like the grilled artichoke and the ahi tuna–and nothing on either side of the menu tops $14. It’s just the selection is rather limited, cut back from the more ambitious culinary offerings available when the place opened last spring.
It’s been a party on the patio ever since. Come early, and find a table right by the firepit. Come late, and squeeze into the SRO crowd. Or cozy up inside…and don’t worry about breaking the bank when the check comes.
The Den of Hollywood, 8226 W. Sunset Blvd. WeHo, (323) 656-0336, www.thedenofhollywood.com
