Gunsmoke Hollywood

4.6

110 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Chef Brandon Kida, best known as the executive chef at Hinoki & the Bird in Century City and more casual restaurant Go-Go Bird in Culver City, brings Japanese American cooking to Hollywood.

Gunsmoke is named after a western radio show that was recorded at CBS Radio studio where the restaurant is now housed.

While Kida’s previous restaurants incorporated some of the chef’s Japanese heritage, Gunsmoke is the first one fully dedicated to serving dishes inspired by Kida’s second-generation Nikkei experience. A dish of local raw tuna layered with country ham and green strawberry best encapsulates the chef’s culinary point of view at Gunsmoke.

Rhino Williams, proprietor of Lost Property Bar in Hollywood, is charged with the beverage menu. Gunsmoke’s signature cocktail — a Kyoto ice tea — comes with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and house made cantaloupe soda.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Creative Japanese, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(323) 396-9400
Website
http://www.GunsmokeHollywood.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Brandon Kida

Location
1550 N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Selma Avenue
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Hollywood & Vine metro station is 1 block away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Taro Chips$8.00
wasabi vinegar
Peanuts & Anchovies$8.00
togarashi
Oysters (6)*$18.00
white soy, rhubarb mignonette
White Fish Crudo*$21.00
burnt scallion oil
Local Tuna*$24.00
country ham, gnocco fritto
Brassica$16.00
flowering cauliflower, thai basil
Warm Cabbage Salad$16.00
parmigiano reggiano, crispy anchovy
Squash Blossom Fritter$16.00
mint, spiced vinegar
Sweet Potato$14.00
umeboshi crème fraîche, lardon
Scallion Focaccia$16.00
whipped ricotta, stone fruit
Shiitake Mushroom$18.00
garlic parsley butter, baguette
Crispy Quail$24.00
szechuan peppercorn, aji verde
Lamb Sisig$32.00
pickled jicama, tobanjan
California Rockfish$43.00
sambal, crispy shallots
Beef Short Rib$38.00
dashi, daikon radish

Dessert

Triple Chocolate Cake$11.00
swiss buttercream, diplomat
Strawberry Cake$11.00
almond streusel, greek yogurt chantilly
Melon Pavlova$11.00
cream cheese ganache, shiso lime granita
Ice Cream$8.00
salted caramel chocolate chip or vanilla bean
Sorbet$8.00
mango, strawberry, or lime

Hot Tea

Chamomile Citrus$5.00
Green Tea$5.00
Organic Earl Grey$5.00

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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111 Reviews

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SeviZ
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was wonderful. Everything was amazing and the people were super friendly. We loved it!
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Sammiepieg
Orange County
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely hidden location at the ground floor of some hotels and other complexes, we sat outside and had some appetizers and a drink before heading to the Pantages. The street has quite a few homeless encampments but I’m not sure if you can really get away from that these days. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was tasty, the tartare and sweet potato were good but not as filling or plentiful. The service was great and the outside patio was cute.
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TracyB
Palm Springs
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. Our server was amazing! She made sure we were well taken care of and explained each course. The food was very good. It was an interesting combination of ingredients and flavors. The ube flan was amazing!! We will be back!
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DeeGee
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a hidden gem just two blocks from the Pantages. Small plates packed wonderful flavors. The Smoking Monk cocktail is a wonderful experience and the Orange Wine from Italy was such a surprise. Wonderful peaceful meal. Best: cabbage salad, white fish, brussel sprouts, Ube flan.
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Abel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and unique place. Asian tapas style (so...delicious but small plates). I went twice in a week to have their cabbage dish it was so good. Highly recommend!
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SaraR
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great environment, fantastic unusual food. Great service!
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appljuice
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was super-friendly and attentive and our coursed-out menu was so good. Inventive dishes I was excited to try and they fulfilled on the promise. We were there for a pre-Pantages show so it was rather quiet on a weeknight and we enjoyed being out on the outdoor patio. Would definitely return.
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Bentley
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent and original food with beautiful ambiance and spot on service. Highly recommend this hidden gem
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PeeraH
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious foods. Went during Dine LA and the special menu was exceptional. Amazingly wonderful service. A perfect place to have a fancy dinner pre-show at the Pantages. It is also cheaper to valet park there compared to other crowded lots around the theater.
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Johnathon
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Beautiful interior and patio. Definitely a hidden gem.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
We went for Dine LA and loved the appetizers we got. The shiitake mushroom was the best, highly recommend, and the warm cabbage was good too. We also really enjoyed the cucumber cocktail. Lamb sisig and rockfish mains were fine, but wouldn’t be worth paying full price. Lamb had one too many spicy elements and rockfish was a little bland. Chocolate cake and bread pudding desserts were fine too, but again wouldn’t pay full price. We’d return for the appetizers and cocktails though!
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ScottW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
Overpriced, even by LA standards. Drink service was terribly slow. Food was good but not worth it.
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foodie
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff from the minute we walked in the door were amazing. All very knowledgeable from the wine to all items on the Dine LA menu. Best of all was the flavor and presentation of the food. Everything was delicious, interestingly seasoned so our tastebuds were bursting, and beautifully plated. Shout out to Roz who created a memorable dining experience for our table!
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Ricky
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went to try diner's choice new restaurant from open table. We opted for the DineLa experience and we were not disappointed. Food is excellent and the service is superb. The warm cabbage salad, scallion focaccia, and lamb sisig are all great choices. We got to meet the pastry chef and enjoyed his wonderful creations. We would definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Our entrees took 1 hour to be served which by that time we were starving like crazy.
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KimM
Los Angeles
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
Appetizers were delicious. Service was good. The main courses were okay
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LEILA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband I ate here for the first but definitely not the last time. We ordered the Chef’s Choice and were enchanted from the first bite! Each dish was almost better than the last. I say almost because nothing could be better. I can’t wait to go again and more than highly recommend this restaurant.
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OmarT
Central Coast
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Underwhelming food. Drinks were sub-par. Great service.
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DianeW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautifully presented craft cocktails followed by tapas style dishes that were each so different but perfect balance of taste, texture, aroma and flavor combinations. Dinner at Gunsmoke is an elevated experience of the senses not to be missed. Once you've tried it, you'll keep coming back.
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Itsme
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would highly recommend the warm cabbage salad and the scallion focaccia. Delicious!!!
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eatswell
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A beautiful restaurant with outstanding food and service. A hidden gem. Very innovative dishes, prepared in unexpected ways with skillful understanding of the ingredients. Will be back often.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Food wasn’t very flavorful but overall good
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VAAH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a bit surprised by the location, but loved the food and the service. A real find in Hollywood!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love, love, love it! Every plate was a hit - delicious and creative. Dishes that don’t sound like your cup of tea, you’ll change your mind after a bite. Drinks awesome, too. Staff and service were excellent. From walking in the door to good-byes on the way out. Each person friendly, fun and super helpful. And love the vibe. Outdoor patio beautiful and spacious, and good music (softly). Been twice and going back; and menu changes so always new things to try.
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MoniqueB
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very chic place to eat at. The seafood dishes were amazing however for $38 the lamb sisig just didn't wow me. The portion sizes are very small so I kinda feel like it was a bit overpriced. Overall, it was nice but I felt like the menu lacked cohesion and for the price of everything and the 20% gratuity included it felt a little underwhelming. But if you want to feel like you're in a restaurant like the one in 'the menu' you will really like it!
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DavidS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fancy, tasty treat. Every dish was divine. Service was exceptional.
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KimU
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The Resturant I very chic, but loud. The service was outstanding but the food is all a bit bland. Definitely small plates to share, lots of bread with most. On the expensive side. The drinks were top notch!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nadia the manager is the best and our server Delores was warm, knowledgable and kind. Good was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The food was really quite good, but not special enough for 5 stars. There was also an entree that required explanation and was missing them - it was a lettuce wrap lamb concept on two plates with a prepped at the table egg in a shakshuka pan… which wasn’t obvious until we were told at the end of the meal what to do. Staff seemed new or young, but eager and pleasant.
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BrendaL
Los Angeles
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time dining here, and the service was just as amazing as the food! Great drinks (the mezcal old fashion -- to die for), menu selection and attention to details are all game changers. I've had the entire menu -- everything is fantastic. Parking is easy and convenient.
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ToddL
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Rosalind was exceptional, as was the entire staff.
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AmitP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was really good. Recommend the oysters, local tuna, cabbage salad, crispy quail, and the lamb sisig
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BusinessGal
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
This is a fun restaurant and we all enjoyed it. The food and drinks were good. The billl added up to a fairly expensive meal, but we all felt happy when leaving. I am 63 and I was there with three younger adults (late 20's). Were arrived at 6pm because we were seeing at show at the Pantages Theater and you can walk to the theater from there. There was only one other couple in the entire restaurant at 6pm so I guess eating early in LA is not a thing (we are from OC). I mention my age because they had loud rap music playing in the restaurant, and since there were no other diners to drown it out, it dominated the room and certainly not to my taste. The 20 somethings with me thought it was OK but were surprised with the choice due to the feeling of the restaurant was a more simple ,warm vibe. We each had a drink and discussed the menu, which was interesting and set up to share at the table. Our waitress was very good and responsive. The food was excellent. My daughter is Gluten free due to migraines, so the waitress gave her the selections to meet her needs and modified one of the dishes so she could share it with us. We had the Local Tuna, which was good, especially with the gnocco Fritto (Like the dough from egg rolls) - the fish was a bit fishy, but still very good. Warm Cabbage Salad - one of the stand-outs and a must order. Everyone liked it! Sweet potato - Purple sweet potato - basically a deconstructed loaded baked potato- the potato was very creamy, but not a stand- out. Shitake Mushroom - This WAS a stand out with delicious garlic butter with small warm baguette- we joked that we were going to blow away the other patrons around us at the theater after this...but worth it. Crispy Quail - Good, nicely cooked and moist - I probably would not order this again. California Rockfish - This was good, quite spicy and perfectly cooked. Unfortunately, we were all quite full by this time, so eating the most expensive item on the menu last was not smart.
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SFAM
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was amazing- huge shout out to our server Roslyn, she was wonderful. The food was unique, served and presented beautifully. Avocado fritters were served more like a fried deconstructed latke but so yummy and the sauce - delicious. The cabbage salad came to the table and it looked like a wrapped up present. I think I could eat that green goddess dressing on everything. We also had the crudo, crisp- refreshing and light . The rockfish- again so much flavor. The only item we did not like was the quail- it was gamey and had a weird taste. There were four of us and none of us enjoyed it. Chocolate cake- gone in a blink of an eye . Will return - it is quite pricey but a great experience. The restaurant is beautiful.
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KellyD
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a gem in the middle of Hollywood. Tucked away in an upscale apartment building it is almost hard to find but once you do, it is some of the best food out there. This is a small plates place where you get to sample a variety of dishes. Everything we had was good but the stars were the crispy quail and the purple sweet potato. They are not to be missed. My daughter lives around the corner so we will be back for sure!
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Becca
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative, delicious food and cocktails, loved the sweet potatoes. Quite noisy but fun music and ambiance. Pricey but the servings were more generous than we had expected so we didn’t have room for dessert. Will definitely go back to try those.
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dThat
Austin
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant! Creative, delicious food; relaxed, friendly service.
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Steff
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were inticed by the proximity to our show last night and moreso by the reviews and eclectic menu. We were grateful for the patience of the waitstaff with our many questions. They were amazing. The food was great -- flavorful and unique combinations and/or presentations. We shared the food among our table and got to enjoy many of the innovative offerings.
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AmbrosiaTravels
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
Lots of fluff. Service and food is mediocre
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ShahryarJ
Los Angeles
101 reviews
vip
4.0
101 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
All the food we tried was tasty and interesting, the mushrooms were great, and the baguette was a necessary touch . The cauliflower salad, although short on cauliflower, had a great dressing. The branzino was also prepared very nicely and tasted great. One issue is the mandatory 20% tip automatic added to the bill, which is a bit presumptuous of level the service being offered . Another issue hard to control by the restaurant is the way the patrons dress. Given the level of the food being offered, you'd think people would be compelled to dress for an elegant evening out. Sadly, a lot of patrons showed up in couch chic. As noted, hard to control. On another note, we were seated by an open patio door on a chilly night. We asked and were moved to an adjacent table, a little farther away from the cold. A few minutes later, we were asked to move back to our original table, reportedly to make way for a party of 4. This party of 4 never materialized, and we were uncomfortable at the cold table for the remainder of our visit. Overall, the food will bring us back to try other items on the menu.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

Gunsmoke Hollywood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 396-9400.

Gunsmoke Hollywood is rated 4.6 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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1550 N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Additional information

Cross street
Selma Avenue
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Creative Japanese, Californian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Hollywood & Vine metro station is 1 block away
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Brandon Kida
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.GunsmokeHollywood.com/
Phone number
(323) 396-9400

Gunsmoke Hollywood

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Sweet Potato

Warm Cabbage Salad

Shiitake Mushroom

Main

Taro Chips$8.00

Peanuts & Anchovies$8.00

Oysters (6)*$18.00

White Fish Crudo*$21.00

Local Tuna*$24.00

Brassica$16.00

Warm Cabbage Salad$16.00

Squash Blossom Fritter$16.00

Sweet Potato$14.00

Scallion Focaccia$16.00

Shiitake Mushroom$18.00

Crispy Quail$24.00

Lamb Sisig$32.00

California Rockfish$43.00

Beef Short Rib$38.00

Dessert

Triple Chocolate Cake$11.00

Strawberry Cake$11.00

Melon Pavlova$11.00

Ice Cream$8.00

Sorbet$8.00

Hot Tea

Chamomile Citrus$5.00

Green Tea$5.00

Organic Earl Grey$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does Gunsmoke Hollywood offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gunsmoke Hollywood restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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