Old Place
Cornell, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Old Place is worth considering when the goal is a casual destination meal on the quieter Agoura Hills side of Los Angeles, not a high-certainty fine-dining booking. Go for the setting and easy booking profile; skip it if you need published pricing, a defined cuisine brief, or formal service expectations.
About Old Place
Use Old Place as a simple planning decision. Old Place is in Los Angeles, the dress code is casual, and the public schedule runs Thursday through Sunday, with Monday through Wednesday closed.
Plan around the hours, dress casually, and check the venue's own channels before making the trip if menu specifics, dietary needs, or group logistics are important.
Book around the basics
Old Place is easiest to evaluate by schedule. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It opens Thursday from 4–9 PM, Friday from 12–9 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM–9 PM, and Sunday from 9:30 AM–7 PM.
For first-timers, that means the day of the week matters more than any other factor. Do not assume a particular cuisine, price point, tasting-menu format, lunch offering beyond the published Friday and weekend opening times, or special beverage focus. If those details would make or break the visit, confirm directly before going.
First-timer decision guide
- Good fit: diners looking for a casual Los Angeles meal during the Thursday-to-Sunday schedule.
- Less good fit: diners who need confirmed cuisine details, published pricing, dietary information, or a clearly defined service format before choosing a restaurant.
- Booking risk: plan ahead and confirm availability through the venue's current channels.
- Planning note: Old Place is closed Monday through Wednesday; check the current schedule before heading out.
If this is part of a broader LA trip, use our full Los Angeles restaurants guide for more dining options, plus the Los Angeles hotels guide, Los Angeles bars guide, Los Angeles wineries guide, and Los Angeles experiences guide to build the rest of the day around it.
Planning details
- Location
- 29983 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- oldplacecornell.com
- Phone
- +1 818 706 9001
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Old Place is a destination restaurant defined as much by the journey as by the table. Situated on Mulholland Highway and approached through oak woodland and dry chaparral, the site leans into its setting in the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy; the landscape is part of the draw and literally frames the meal. The writing positions the restaurant within a tradition of rural remove — a place that rewards the drive and tightens the contrast between city life and the quiet, scenic spot where guests arrive. The tone is quietly reverent rather than flashy, favoring place over pretension.
Best For
This restaurant works best for guests who plan the visit as an event rather than a quick stop. The description emphasizes destination dining and the ritual of making the drive, so it suits weekend escapes, date nights and special-occasion meals where the approach and setting are part of the experience. It also attracts repeat visitors who treat the outing as a ritual. Because the location is outside the urban grid, parties should expect to travel intentionally — the place rewards people who build the trip into an evening or half-day away from the city.
Ordering Tips
Menu cues in the description point clearly to both morning and evening favorites: cinnamon buns and frittatas register as signature morning or brunch choices, while the rib-eye steak reads as a standout for dinner. If you time your visit for brunch, prioritize the baked and egg dishes named; if you come for dinner, consider the steak as a centerpiece. Beyond those highlights, the text stresses a sourcing logic tied to nearby growing regions, so expect seasonally driven preparations that play to local produce and coastal ingredients.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dusty, dimly lit rustic interior with warm, welcoming Western saloon atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- rib-eye steak
- cinnamon buns
- frittatas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 29983 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Planning details
Location
29983 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Mandarin Lotus Fine Chinese Fusion Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Cafe Bizou, Notable alternative
- Basta, Notable alternative
- Tifa Chocolate & Gelato, Notable alternative
- The Malibu Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Old Place compares in Los Angeles
Old Place is the easier pick when the priority is a low-pressure destination meal rather than a tightly defined cuisine brief. The Malibu Cafe is the closer comparison for an experience-led outing, but it reads more obviously as a large-format social choice; Old Place is the better call if the group wants something quieter and less engineered around a scene.
For diners who want the meal itself to be the main decision point, Mandarin Lotus Fine Chinese Fusion Cuisine, Cafe Bizou, and Basta are cleaner cross-shops because the cuisine direction is easier to understand before booking. Choose those over Old Place when the group needs clearer expectations around what will be on the table.
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is not a like-for-like dinner substitute; use it as a dessert or casual stop instead. If Old Place does not fit the timing or group mood, The Malibu Cafe is the nearest alternative for a broader outing, while Cafe Bizou is the safer choice for a conventional restaurant plan.
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Compare Old Place
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Old Place | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Mandarin Lotus Fine Chinese Fusion Cuisine | Agoura Hills | No published awards |
| Cafe Bizou | Agoura Hills | No published awards |
| Basta | Agoura Hills | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 James Beard Awards · #12024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Tifa Chocolate & Gelato | Westlake Village | No published awards |
| The Malibu Cafe | Los Angeles | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Old Place?
Use the hours as the guide. Old Place is open Thursday from 4–9 PM, Friday from 12–9 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM–9 PM, and Sunday from 9:30 AM–7 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday. If timing matters, confirm the current schedule before going.
What should a first-timer know about Old Place?
Plan the visit around the hours first, because Old Place is closed Monday through Wednesday and open Thursday through Sunday. It is in Los Angeles. Check the venue's current information if cuisine, price, chef, menu format, or service style are important.
What should I wear to Old Place?
The dress code is casual. A relaxed, put-together outfit should be enough unless the venue states otherwise for a specific event or booking.
Can Old Place accommodate groups?
If you are planning a group visit, confirm directly with Old Place before booking. You can also compare timing and logistics with other options such as The Malibu Cafe or Cafe Bizou.
What should I order at Old Place?
For a first visit, check Old Place's current menu through official channels before deciding. If you want to compare with other dining options, Mandarin Lotus Fine Chinese Fusion Cuisine or Basta may be useful starting points.
