Ketchup is a different kind of fun place to eat on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Southern California. Located at 8590 Sunset Boulevard, Ketchup is a second story eatery located right on top of “the Sunset” complex. The glass-encased space is bathed in red neon light and decked out in clean white décor accented with red (ketchup colored). The entrance and elevator are located on the ground floor where a hostess station and patron’s waiting area are located. When your table is ready, you’ll take the elevator up to the second-floor dining area. Inside, rows of white floors, booths and chairs are set off by many ketchup-colored accessories and lend a trendy look to this newest restaurant venture created by the Los Angeles-based, Dolce Group of investors.
The mood created is that of an uber-modern family diner, huge windows yield great Hollywood views from floor to ceiling and the walls are decorated with red-themed paintings of ketchup bottles and tomatoes. More glass doors lead to an adjoining bar area, again in red with red candles all around. The atmosphere is undeniably romantic, if a bit ultra-modern. An extensive wine list is always available and the bar will make you any drink you like, but specializes in creative martinis using Kool-Aid to add exotic colors and flavors.
The menu at Ketchup features everything you’d expect to find at an American-style diner, but with a bit of an urban, upscale French-fried twist. You’ll find a variety of all the usual diner-style selections, but one thing remains a constant, everything comes with fries. You can order corndogs, hamburgers and chili. You can order seafood items like Mahi-Mahi, scallops and lobster wraps, or you can choose from a variety of salads like the Waldorf salad, Cobb salad and BBQ Chicken salad. If you order a steak or a chicken dinner you’ll need to sample the lobster mashed potatoes too. And if you tire of “regular” fries, Ketchup also serves great sweet potato fries with your choice of cayenne or garlic seasoning. Of course, all those French fries will need ketchup on them and Ketchup lives up to its name with a selection of five different types to choose from. Ranch, maple, mango, chipotle and “regular” flavored ketchups are all made from scratch on the premises daily.
The prices at Ketchup range from $10 to a lot more. Dinner and drinks for two is usually only about $100 though, which isn’t bad for a Hollywood restaurant these days. Ketchup is open for lunch and dinner, but reservations are recommended for both as the crowd often gathers early. See you there.
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