Mr. T
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Franco-Pacific Division of Labor
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mr. T is a useful Hollywood repeat-booking option when the night needs an easy table, a drinks-forward dinner, enough recognition to feel considered. Lunch works for convenience, but dinner is the stronger call if the bar program and a longer evening are part of the plan.
About Mr. T
For planning a visit to Mr. T in Los Angeles, the key details are practical ones: hours, a smart casual dress code, recognition from the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants list in 2024. The restaurant is open during the day every day, with dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday, making timing the main detail to check before choosing it for a meal.
The reason to keep it on a shortlist is confidence. Mr. T was listed as LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #87 in 2024, which gives it a clear outside recognition point. For a return visitor, the decision is mostly about whether its schedule fits: daytime hours from 9 AM–3 PM daily, plus evening hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Use it when the schedule fits, not for an over-scripted plan
Mr. T works best as a flexible Los Angeles restaurant choice rather than a high-stakes meal built around a specific order. The decision should be based on the fundamentals: schedule, dress code, outside recognition.
Plan around the hours. Mr. T is open Monday and Sunday from 9 AM–3 PM; Tuesday through Thursday from 9 AM–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM; and Friday and Saturday from 9 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual. For broader planning, the full Los Angeles restaurants guide and the Los Angeles bars guide are better tools if the night needs a tighter sequence.
The planning case is stronger than the occasion case
Choose this when the basics match the plan: Los Angeles, smart casual, daytime hours daily, dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday, a 2024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants mention. Those facts make Mr. T easier to evaluate than venues where the basic schedule or dress expectation is unclear.
It is less clearly the right pick for diners who need to lock in a price range, specific dishes, dietary accommodations, takeout or delivery details, or a published special-occasion format in advance. For Mr. T, the decision is cleaner: go when the hours, smart casual setting, LA Times recognition fit the occasion; choose another option if the night requires a tightly scripted menu or more detailed planning information.
Planning details
- Location
- 953 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- mrtrestaurants.com
- Phone
- (310) 953-4934
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mr. T arrives in Hollywood with Parisian bones but a clearly Los Angeles attitude. The writing stresses a true local identity rather than an imported concept: pastry work that reads like classical French viennoiserie sits alongside a dinner program rooted in local cooking. The setting on Sycamore Avenue places the room among design-forward, chef-driven neighbors, and a ground-floor patio that fills at breakfast and lunch gives the place a lively, street-level energy. Recognition from the LA Times underscores that mixture of provenance and reinvention, producing a restaurant that feels traditionally French in technique yet entirely of this neighborhood.
Best For
Mr. T operates across distinct dayparts and is best approached with that structure in mind. Mornings and early afternoons are dominated by François Daubinet’s pastry work—ideal for breakfast or an early lunch on the patio—while the evening menu shifts to locally-rooted, chef-driven plates. The professionally dressed daytime crowd and the restaurant’s ability to deliver disparate programs make it well suited to business lunches and composed dinners. Guests seeking a pastry-forward morning or a considered dinner experience that reflects both Parisian technique and Los Angeles sensibility will find it particularly rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Treat the daytime and evening programs as separate acts: start with the pastry case—croissants and viennoiserie are highlighted as a central draw—and plan a return for the dinner menu, which runs in a different register. The menu structure deliberately sequences pastry and savory cooking rather than competing with itself, so sample the daytime baking for a light, classical French moment and come back for the chef-driven evening dishes. Given the distinct pastry and dinner focuses, consider visiting once for breakfast or lunch and another time for a fuller evening meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, minimalist industrial-chic space with red neon signage, string-lit olive trees on the heated outdoor patio, and an open kitchen visible from the chef's counter. Dim yet sexy French bistro aesthetic with cozy booths and inviting fireplaces.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Mr. T Mac N Cheese
- Steak Sauce Bordelaise
- Uni Rice
- Mr. T Lamb Kebab
- Thai Tuna Crudo
Planning details
Location
953 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If Mr. T is not the right fit
Try The Benjamin Hollywood when the night needs a more occasion-driven Hollywood restaurant. Try Pink's Hot Dogs when the group wants something casual, fast, lower-commitment.
Restaurant context
How Mr. T compares in Los Angeles
Choose Mr. T over Pink's Hot Dogs when the night needs a seated restaurant and drinks matter; choose Pink's when speed, price control, a casual American hotdog stop are the point. Mr. T is also the easier fit for a flexible Hollywood dinner than Tre Lune Hollywood if the group wants a less format-specific plan and does not need a classic Italian-leaning meal.
Against Tsuri and Casablanca Moroccan Kitchens, the decision is about specificity. Pick those when the group has already agreed on Japanese or Moroccan cooking. Pick Mr. T when the priority is a Hollywood room with an easier booking path and more emphasis on the overall dinner-and-drinks arc than a single cuisine lane.
The Benjamin Hollywood is the closer cross-shop for a polished Hollywood night. If the occasion needs more defined formality, The Benjamin Hollywood may be the safer bet. If the group values flexibility and a lower-planning reservation, Mr. T is the more practical first call.
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Compare Mr. T
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. T | Los Angeles | ; | 2024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #87 |
| Tre Lune Hollywood | West Hollywood | No published awards | ; |
| Tsuri | Los Angeles | No published awards | ; |
| Casablanca Moroccan Kitchens | Los Angeles | No published awards | ; |
| The Benjamin Hollywood | Los Angeles | No published awards | ; |
| Pink's Hot Dogs | Los Angeles | American Hotdogs | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #532Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is daytime or dinner better at Mr. T?
Choose based on timing. Mr. T is open from 9 AM–3 PM daily, with dinner hours Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM and Friday through Saturday from 5–10 PM. The LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #87 (2024) listing makes it a credible pick, but the better time depends on your schedule.
Is Mr. T good for a special occasion?
It can work when the basics fit the plan: Los Angeles, smart casual dress, daytime hours daily, dinner Tuesday through Saturday, LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #87 (2024) recognition. If you need a known price range, named dishes, or a specific special-occasion format, confirm those points directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Mr. T in Los Angeles?
Tre Lune Hollywood and The Benjamin Hollywood are other options to consider. Pink's Hot Dogs is a more casual alternative. Pick Mr. T when its hours, smart casual dress code, LA Times recognition fit what you want from the meal.
Can I eat at the bar at Mr. T?
For bar seating, confirm options directly with the restaurant before you go. Plan around the schedule: 9 AM–3 PM daily, plus dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM and Friday through Saturday from 5–10 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Mr. T?
Treat it as a practical Los Angeles restaurant choice with recognition from LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #87 (2024). It is open from 9 AM–3 PM daily, with dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dress code is smart casual. Timing matters more than planning around a specific menu or format.
