Photograph: Benedicte JacobThe Hollywood Roosevelt has been holding court on Hollywood Boulevard since 1927, and this August, its flagship space just off the lobby is getting a much-needed injection of live fire and modern California soul. Gable, named in honor of the legendary actor and former pen thouse resident Clark Gable, is a stunning 82-seat love letter to Los Angeles’ multicultural palate and rich cinematic history. Rather than leaning into stuffy, traditional hotel dining, the vibe here is like a lively, eclectic dinner party. The dining room is lit by low pendant lighting, lush greenery and warm wood tabletops, all anchored by a crackling live-fire hearth adorned with dried herbs, ceramics and found objects. RECOMMENDED: The 42 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now Photograph: Benedicte JacobGable In the kitchen, Culinary Director Chris Flint (formerly of Maude and Eleven Madison Park) and Chef de Cuisine Will Kelly have crafted a menu that marries high technique with craveable comfort. Snacks like tempura-fried maitake mushrooms with yuzu aioli and pizza-crust breadsticks served with a decadent Époisses puree are an ingenious intro to the menu. The wood-fired pizza program alone is a massive draw—particularly the 6th Wilshire, layered with bulgogi, red sauce and kimchi before the mozzarella is dramatically torched tableside. Photograph: Dylan James HoGable For larger plates, the hearth does the heavy lifting, delivering dishes like a dry-aged cheeseburger on a housemade bun and a show-stopping whole grilled branzino served bossam-style with lettuce cups, herbs and salsa macha. Photograph: Dylan James HoGable The beverage program, helmed by Chad Austin, matches the kitchen’s ambition. His cocktail menu is split into three distinct moods: Spirited, Whimsical and Bright. Standouts include Dirty Work, a clever dirty martini built on koji-washed vodka and aquavit and Shoots Ladders, a dazzling, fully clarified elote-inspired mezcal and Oaxacan rum creation poured over a single massive block of ice. Photograph: Dylan James HoGable To finish, Pastry Chef Elenor Schlegel’s banoffee tart with passion fruit-banana caramel and cardamom ice cream is a mandatory conclusion. Gable is located at 7000 Hollywood Blvd, open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner. Follow along @gablelosangeles as this new spot writes the Roosevelt’s next great Hollywood script. ...read more read less