Gable Restaurant Aims to Revitalize Hollywood Boulevard
A new fine-dining establishment opens in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, bringing renewed buzz to an area struggling with high vacancy and homelessness.
Gable, a new restaurant located within the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, is drawing attention with its sophisticated cocktails and eclectic fine-dining menu, aiming to re-energize a storied section of Los Angeles.
The opening of Gable marks a potential turning point for Hollywood Boulevard, a district that has faced significant challenges, including high vacancy rates and a visible homeless population. The Roosevelt Hotel, itself nearing its 100th anniversary, has a rich history, having hosted the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929 and attracting celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable.
Launched in August, Gable's culinary approach is described as Contemporary Californian, blending American, Asian, Italian, and Mexican influences. "Our dishes are inspired by the cultures that make LA what it is," said Gable general manager Parker Sprow. "It’s a really cool fusion that is specific to Los Angeles."
Signature dishes include a grilled branzino prepared ssam-style, a traditional Korean method, served with Mexican salsas. The "Sixth and Wilshire" pizza offers a Korean twist with bulgogi and kimchi.
The restaurant's drink menu is divided into categories such as bright, whimsical, and spiritless, featuring inventive cocktails like the "Yellow King," made with tequila, yellow tomato, miso honey, stonefruit, and basil.
Critics have responded positively to Gable's offerings. TimeOut lauded the restaurant as "the new king of Hollywood," while Eater highlighted dishes such as a pork chop with anticucho glaze. "Clark Gable was once the king of Hollywood; the title might go to another Gable soon if they maintain this level of technique and experimentation," a TimeOut editor noted.
Sprow expressed optimism about the restaurant's reception, noting that several nights have already been fully booked since its opening. "We’re very fortunate that the reception has been so positive," he said. "I want this to feel like a Hollywood hang. The people that live in the neighborhood can walk down the street and come here and know that if they’re looking for a reliable night out with good food and good music and good lighting and friendly service, they can go to the Gable."
Hollywood Boulevard has been particularly affected by a decline in tourism and rising commercial vacancies, with rates reportedly as high as 30 percent in July, according to the Hollywood Partnership.
