Open Sesame
Fairfax, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Open Sesame is a practical Beverly Boulevard choice when flexibility matters more than a documented chef, awards, or wine program. Treat it as an easy Los Angeles meal option rather than a special-occasion anchor; cross-shop Angelini Osteria for a higher-spend Italian dinner or Terroni for a casual Italian-leaning group meal.
About Open Sesame
Consider Open Sesame if the priority is a casual Los Angeles option with late-afternoon-to-evening flexibility on weekdays and earlier openings from Thursday through Sunday. Open Sesame is in Los Angeles, the dress code is casual, and the hours run Mon–Wed 3–10 PM, Thu 12–10 PM, Fri–Sat 12–11 PM, and Sun 12–10 PM.
Use it for flexible plans in Los Angeles
The decision is best framed around timing rather than claims about cuisine, chef credentials, awards, price, seating, or a beverage program. Open Sesame opens at 3 PM Monday through Wednesday, at 12 PM Thursday through Sunday, and stays open until 10 PM most nights, with later 11 PM closes on Friday and Saturday. That gives you timing to work with when planning a Los Angeles day.
Open Sesame does not offer a specific price tier, cuisine label, chef detail, seat count, or awards signal, so treat it as a casual planning option rather than a special-occasion anchor. If your plans depend on a specific menu style, bottle list, dietary accommodation, takeout option, or reservation format, confirm those details directly before going. For broader planning, scan our full Los Angeles restaurants guide, then cross-check other dining with our full Los Angeles bars guide if drinks are part of the evening.
Better as a casual timing-based choice than a heavily documented option
The safest reason to choose Open Sesame is its schedule and casual dress code. It is open daily, with afternoon starts early in the week and 12 PM openings from Thursday through Sunday. Beyond that, Open Sesame does not offer a specific cuisine, service style, wine program, price point, or accolade history, so avoid building the night around those assumptions.
For decision-making, compare Open Sesame with other Los Angeles options based on the kind of outing you want and the details each venue provides. Angelini Osteria, Terroni, El Coyote, Escuela Taqueria, and Shaky Alibi may all be worth considering in a broader Los Angeles plan, but confirm current hours, format, and menu details directly before choosing. If the plan expands beyond dinner, use our full Los Angeles hotels guide, our full Los Angeles wineries guide, and our full Los Angeles experiences guide.
Quick reference: choose Open Sesame for a casual Los Angeles option with daily hours; choose another option if you need details on cuisine, price, beverage program, or a specific service format.
Planning details
- Location
- 7458 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Website
- opensesamegrill.com
- Phone
- +13234263642
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Open Sesame reads as a warm, neighborhood Lebanese restaurant that favors substance over design theater. The room leans on earth tones, ceramic dishware, and close, candlelike light sources, which create an immediate sense of warmth and intimacy. Aromas are front and center here — charred flatbread, the iron note of a charcoal grill, cumin and sumac — so the sensory impression is as much olfactory as visual. It feels lived in and straightforward rather than flashy: a place built around cooking traditions and a convivial dining room that invites lingering over bright, spice‑literate plates.
Best For
This is a Mid‑City spot built for neighborhood dining: families, groups and casual hangouts find it comfortable and unpretentious. The menu’s grilled meats and shareable plates — lamb chops and chicken tawook among them — position the restaurant as a natural dinner destination, especially for those who want smoky, herbaceous Middle Eastern flavors without a formal tasting‑menu experience. The setting emphasizes relaxed, ingredient‑forward cooking, making it a reliable choice for convivial evenings where food is the focal point and reservations aren’t about performance so much as a good meal with company.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signatures and the grill: the lamb chops and chicken tawook are natural bets for tasting the restaurant’s charcoal‑forward cooking. Order charred flatbread and shareable plates to sample the breadth of spice‑driven flavors; the falafel vegan plate provides a bright, crunchy contrast for plant‑based diners. Finish with baklava for a classic, syrupy close. Expect a fragrant dining room — the smell of the grill is part of the experience — so plan plates to share and savor the smoky, spice‑literate elements central to the menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and cozy atmosphere in a small intimate space with efficient friendly service.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- lamb chops
- chicken tawook
- falafel vegan plate
- baklava
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7458 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Open Sesame is not the right fit
Choose Angelini Osteria for a higher-spend Italian dinner with a clearer occasion feel. Choose Terroni for a casual Italian-leaning group meal. If the group wants Mexican food instead, compare El Coyote with Escuela Taqueria.
Restaurant context
How Open Sesame compares in Los Angeles
Open Sesame is the low-friction choice in this set: easier to slot into a Beverly Boulevard plan, but less useful if the meal needs a clearly defined cuisine, price tier, awards signal, or wine program. Angelini Osteria is the stronger call for a higher-spend Italian dinner, especially when the group wants a more occasion-ready restaurant. Terroni is the better casual Italian cross-shop when ambiance and group ease matter more than formality.
For a more casual Los Angeles plan, El Coyote and Escuela Taqueria are better fits when Mexican food is the brief. Shaky Alibi works better as a lighter stop than a dinner anchor. Pick Open Sesame when the location and timing solve the evening; pick one of the peers when cuisine direction or occasion level matters more.
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Compare Open Sesame
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Sesame | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Escuela Taqueria | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Shaky Alibi | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Terroni | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| El Coyote | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Angelini Osteria | Los Angeles | Italian | $$$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1122026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2952025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1782024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #121Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Open Sesame?
What should a first-timer know about Open Sesame?
Open Sesame is a casual Los Angeles option with daily hours. It is open Mon–Wed 3–10 PM, Thu 12–10 PM, Fri–Sat 12–11 PM, and Sun 12–10 PM.
Is Open Sesame good for solo dining?
Open Sesame does not offer a specific solo-dining setup, counter seating, or bar seating. For a solo visit, the most reliable planning points are the casual dress code and hours.
Which day or time is best for Open Sesame?
Open Sesame is open 12 PM Thursday through Sunday and 3 PM Monday through Wednesday. Choose based on the day and time you plan to visit, and confirm any menu-specific timing directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Open Sesame in Los Angeles?
Other Los Angeles options to consider include Escuela Taqueria, El Coyote, Terroni, Angelini Osteria, and Shaky Alibi. Compare current hours, menus, and service details directly before deciding.
