I went to Hungry Cat with my bf last night. We started off the evening with a tray of assorted oysters. SO GOOD! The flavor of the oysters was exactly what I expected and were served with a great... More

I went to Hungry Cat with my bf last night. We started off the evening with a tray of assorted oysters. SO GOOD! The flavor of the oysters was exactly what I expected and were served with a great vinegar and cocktail sauce. We were feeling a little adventurous and decided to give the sea urchin a try which turned out to be pretty good. For the price I thought there could have been a little more "meat" to it but it was delicious none the less. I don't see myself ordering the sea urchin on a consistent basis but it could be something fun to order when are guests in town. For our main dishes I ordered the mahi mahi and my bf had the white fish special. Both of our entrees were fantastic! Each bite had wonderful flavor and texture. The mahi mahi is served with this coconut rice. The combination of the sweet and non-sweet flavors really worked well with each other. My bf was hooked on the white fish special with a squash puree and a tarragon butter sauce. We finished up the evening with the tres leches/fig compote cake which was so indulgent but hit the spot perfectly. All in all from the beginning of the evening up until the end we continuously were pleased with the level of service and the cuisine. We'll continue coming here. Pros: Fresh, good service, & a party in your mouth :)
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I had the best time watching the chefs hand-craft our salads and raw seafood order... incredibly delicious stuff. I will certainly return. Pros: Fabulous raw bar seating Cons: Pricey,... More

I had the best time watching the chefs hand-craft our salads and raw seafood order... incredibly delicious stuff. I will certainly return. Pros: Fabulous raw bar seating Cons: Pricey, crowded, small
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i don't eat seafood, but all my friends always go, so i tagged along. The vibe was great...perfect for after an event. the food was great. They wipped something off the menu for me to eat. they are... More

i don't eat seafood, but all my friends always go, so i tagged along. The vibe was great...perfect for after an event. the food was great. They wipped something off the menu for me to eat. they are so nice and have a full bar, so thats a plus
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The Hungry Cat is the place for seafood ... their raw oysters are always fresh and the selection is always interesting. Love the lobster roll and fish specials are great ! Fresh ingredients for... More

The Hungry Cat is the place for seafood ... their raw oysters are always fresh and the selection is always interesting. Love the lobster roll and fish specials are great ! Fresh ingredients for their cocktails too (no mixes!) There is an exterior patio, seating indoors and at the raw bar. A good choice for a meal before or after a movie at the Arclight Cinemas.
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I am all about straying from the usual these days, and while they do not always hit the mark, I give these guys points for coming up with new stuff. A bit pricey, but one of the best seafood... More

I am all about straying from the usual these days, and while they do not always hit the mark, I give these guys points for coming up with new stuff. A bit pricey, but one of the best seafood experiences in L.A. LOVED the king crab legs, and the drink menu is great.
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I love this place. Fresh squeezed drinks, raw bar. outside seating. Very cool hip place. A little pricey but worth it. The Crad legs are my favorite. You will enjoy it all Pros: cool Ambience... More

I love this place. Fresh squeezed drinks, raw bar. outside seating. Very cool hip place. A little pricey but worth it. The Crad legs are my favorite. You will enjoy it all Pros: cool Ambience and great food Cons: do not expect fast service.
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The menu is small, which is fine because clearly they concentrate and do these few things well. My husband and I shared a very flavorful octopus starter that had a nice spike of spice. Our two... More

The menu is small, which is fine because clearly they concentrate and do these few things well. My husband and I shared a very flavorful octopus starter that had a nice spike of spice. Our two entrees were completely different in tone and flavor, but both delicious: an earthy dish of nutty scallops served over smoked ham and beans; and a Southeast Asian-inspired dish of astonishingly juicy seared black cod with melon and green papaya slaw over a bed of coconut rice. Skip dessert. There were only two--a bread pudding that sounded too rich for us so we ordered a lemon parfait. It was an underwhelming lemon curd and cream, and our meal would have been better without it. Still, it was the best meal we've had in a while, better than our experiences at some supposedly top L.A. restaurants. We ate at the bar and the service was just fine. I highly recommend this restaurant. Pros: great drinks
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Food, so-so. Small portions and pricey for what you get. Seafood dish that should have been hot came lukewarm. A comment to the waitress only produced an Oh, really? Perfunctory service. The coffee... More

Food, so-so. Small portions and pricey for what you get. Seafood dish that should have been hot came lukewarm. A comment to the waitress only produced an Oh, really? Perfunctory service. The coffee was good. Parking validation for one hour only
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This place was a disappointment! First off, the place is incredibly loud. This is not a place to go to have a quiet conversation. They blast the music and you are wedged into a tiny little table... More

This place was a disappointment! First off, the place is incredibly loud. This is not a place to go to have a quiet conversation. They blast the music and you are wedged into a tiny little table with your neighbor practically in your lap! We were seated promptly, but waited 20 minutes to be greeted and to order a cocktail. By the time we ordered our food, another 30 minutes, and by the time the food arrived we were over this place! The food was cold and there was a hair in my wife?s chowder. The management at this place leaves little to be desired and the staff appeared to be overwhelmed. There are better places in LA with better service and food! Pros: Good cocktails Cons: Poor service, loud, food cold and management leaves little to be desired!
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My friends and I have been talking about going to Hungry Cat for over a year, but it wasn't until tonight that we decided to try it instead of going to Magnolia after the gym. Not the best decision,... More

My friends and I have been talking about going to Hungry Cat for over a year, but it wasn't until tonight that we decided to try it instead of going to Magnolia after the gym. Not the best decision, but you live to live, right? Let my living help you live better, Hungry Cat is a part of life you can do without. We couldn't be seated immediately, because we had no reservations, which is fine. We got pointed to the 'beer garden' where we sat in the dark and waited to order drinks. A minute after ordering we were moved to our table. 2 out of the 3 drink orders arrived within 15 minutes, but mine was lost and took another 15 to get. The menu is what it is, but I couldn't find anything I'd order on purpose. One salad option, no vegetarian options, and beyond that NO CHANGES to anything. Everything has eggs in it too, by the way. I did what any trooper would do, and ordered the burger. When asked how I would like burger cooked, I said what I meant, "well done, bordering on burnt". The waitress asked if I was hell-bent (direct quote) on that, and since I don't eat raw cow, I am. "The chef might not want to do that", she said. Instead of saying ?Why?d you ask me how I wanted it cooked then??, I said "If he won't, I'll take the salad with crab." Right then and there, the burger was scratched off and I was getting the crab salad. Little did I know that I'd be a contestant for the most toilet paper used in Hollywood tonight. Whatever, we should drink something else, right? We order Vodka Tonics hoping a simple two-component drink would come quicker. No luck, and to top it off, they make their own tonic. Guess what, Schweppes has been doing it fine forever, and the homemade tonic sucked. (note: they have no call-alcohol, all proprietary spirits, and they pack the ice in there) So, a tiny salad with some gamey bait crab, a cheese plate with one eatable selection, a pasta dish, four drinks and a glass of wine later, we're still hungry, not buzzed, and $145 poorer. Pros: easy to avoid location Cons: stank seafood, lame drinks, dictator chef
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