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The Formosa Cafe

The Formosa Cafe The Formosa Cafe is a legendary restaurant located on Santa Monica Boulevard that offers a nostalgic dining experience with its rich Hollywood history and mystique. The rooftop of the restaurant was a popular spot for hosting events like Halloween parties, while the restaurant itself offered discounts and specials for patrons during weekdays such as Taco Tuesdays, Wingin Wednesdays, and Thai Thursdays. They also showed NFL games and hosted comedy shows while having happy hour specials every day. The restaurant has not updated its profile for more than six years now and might be closed down.
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Come join us in the rooftop from 10-2 for our own damned Halloween partayyyyyyy with sounds by DJ Foist.... let's have a...
10/24/2016

Come join us in the rooftop from 10-2 for our own damned Halloween partayyyyyyy with sounds by DJ Foist.... let's have a deadly good time

Come join us in the rooftop from 10-2 for our own damned Halloween partayyyyyyy with sounds by DJ Foist.... let's have a...
10/24/2016

Come join us in the rooftop from 10-2 for our own damned Halloween partayyyyyyy with sounds by DJ Foist.... let's have a deadly good time

$3 Taco Tuesdays *asian gourmet tacos* $5 Wingin Wednesdays 50% Off Thai Thursdays
09/30/2016

$3 Taco Tuesdays *asian gourmet tacos*
$5 Wingin Wednesdays
50% Off Thai Thursdays

NFL football on at Formosa we have redzone
09/13/2016

NFL football on at Formosa we have redzone

The old Formosa.. I wanna get it back to this
08/16/2016

The old Formosa.. I wanna get it back to this

Formosa Cafe Martini glass logo
08/16/2016

Formosa Cafe Martini glass logo

Happy Hour 7 days All Day Monday Funday 4-8p Tuesday - Sunday and Late Night 10-2a Thursday - Sunday
08/05/2016

Happy Hour 7 days All Day Monday Funday 4-8p Tuesday - Sunday and Late Night 10-2a Thursday - Sunday

Rebels of Comedy every Friday & Saturday 7:30-10p Happy Hour for comedy only til 10p
08/05/2016

Rebels of Comedy every Friday & Saturday 7:30-10p Happy Hour for comedy only til 10p

Football season is on the way. Catch your fav teams and games at The Formosa with specials and happy hour. Redzone and m...
08/04/2016

Football season is on the way. Catch your fav teams and games at The Formosa with specials and happy hour. Redzone and more

John Wayne frequented the Formosa so much that he had his own booth.. Booth  #3. John Wayne passed out in his booth one ...
08/04/2016

John Wayne frequented the Formosa so much that he had his own booth.. Booth #3. John Wayne passed out in his booth one day drunk and Lem Quon couldn't wake him up so he locked him in the restaurant only to find him in the morning when he arrived to open in the kitchen cooking breakfast for himself

Elvis Presley an old patron of Formosa known to have been at Formosa with friends when one of the gents didn't tip Lem Q...
08/04/2016

Elvis Presley an old patron of Formosa known to have been at Formosa with friends when one of the gents didn't tip Lem Quon confronted Elvis about it and told him his friends can't come in and not tip his staff so Elvis came in and took the waitress outside and gave her the keys to a Cadillac

Best Old Fashioned in town on Happy Hour 7 days a week
08/04/2016

Best Old Fashioned in town on Happy Hour 7 days a week

Address

7156 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90046

Directions to the Santa Monica Boulevard location in Los Angeles can be accessed through public transport and driving/parking options.

Public Transport:
- Take the Metro Red Line to Hollywood/Western Station.
- Transfer to the Metro Bus 212 towards Santa Monica via Sunset.
- Get off at Santa Monica / Formosa bus stop.

Driving/Parking:
- If coming from downtown LA, take the 101 freeway West.
- Exit at Highland Ave and turn left onto Highland Ave.
- Turn right onto Franklin Ave, then another right onto Formosa Ave.
- Turn left on Santa Monoca Boulevard.
- Parking is available alongside Santa Monica Boulevard or on nearby streets.

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 2am
Tuesday 4pm - 2am
Wednesday 4pm - 2am
Thursday 4pm - 2am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 2am

Telephone

+13238509050

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The Formosa Cafe on Santa Monica Boulevard is a legendary restaurant that offers a nostalgic dining experience steeped in Hollywood history and mystique. The ambiance of the restaurant exudes an old-world charm that transports you to a bygone era. The rooftop bar is the perfect place to unwind with friends and enjoy some great music by DJ Foist. The $3 Taco Tuesdays, $5 Wingin Wednesdays, and 50% off Thai Thursdays are a great way to indulge in some delicious Asian gourmet tacos and other delicacies at affordable prices. The Formosa Cafe is also the perfect place for sports enthusiasts as they can catch their favorite NFL teams and games while enjoying happy hour specials. John Wayne was such a regular at the restaurant that he had his own booth, Booth #3, where he would often pass out drunk after a night of revelry. Overall, The Formosa Cafe is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an authentic Hollywood experience with great food, drinks, and entertainment.

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