Cicada Restaurant and Lounge

Wonderful place, all about atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere.The $40 admission for a show is a steal - the musical entertainment is aces, the room is gorgeous (and as authentic time travel as you're going to get), and the crowd is delightful (all ages, and not uptight, but dancing and having fun). For another $89 (to start), you can get a table with a three-course dinner. That's where the value prop gets dicey. If you're flush with money, it's a good investment to have a base to sit down at. And the food is better than you'd expect - and way better than you'd find at, say, Lawry's The Prime Rib. All of the dishes (Tartare di Tonno, Bresaola, short rib, torta al ciccolato, etc.) were done well, although the swordfish was overcooked. Food is a little salty, which makes their lack of offering you tap water a little more difficult. Drinks are stiff, which is a good enough deal (for their $20 prices), although their dessert of berries (only raspberries and blueberries, with no other accompaniment) was a little meager. The main craziness is their wine, which instead of a 3-4x markup is more like a 6x. But you go for the atmosphere, and they deliver that in spades - with the added benefit of having decent food, stellar music, and kind service.

Wow. Just so so so much fun!! Gorgeous from the get and immediately felt transported. We were meeting my husband at the restaurant and were told he was upstairs, which gave us the opportunity to check out the bar and top floor. The level of detail and care in buildings of yore is just gorgeous. The building used to be an upscale men's clothing store where men such as Clark Gable frequented. I couldn't believe how nice even a men's clothing store was crafted in such a time.The building is the star of the show for me and I think it's worth just purchasing a ticket for entry to enjoy the classic setting, ambience, and live music. We went to celebrate our good friends birthday so we opted to splurge on the dinner as well and I highly recommend if it's in the budget. Just be careful of ordering too many cocktails, as it adds up quickly!! It's $89 for the three course dinner and gratuity is included in final check. Unless you have a preference, request tap water as you'll be charged per bottle of water if not clear. Everyone started with a drink and was very pleased with the Penicillin. I'm a recently recovering alcoholic and was very happy that the bartender was knowledgeable to recommend and concoct me a beautiful mocktail to enjoy with my friends.We had a wonderful server named Dimitri who was at the ready to offer me recommendations and suggestions in ordering. With his guidance i opted for the ahi tartare, short rib, and berries. My friends and husband ordered caprese, short rib or scallopini and the strawberry cheesecake. The tartare was the star of the show for me, hands down!! The short rib was really delicious, even the vegetables were cooked well. No one who ordered the caprese had much to say, and the friend who ordered the scallopini wished she ordered the short rib. I personally was so full by the time the dessert arrived that I was happy to have the berries. The cheesecake was beautiful to look at, but not at all what one would expect when ordering a cheesecake. My husband was not a fan, too much strawberry. The coffee to finish the dinner was just perfect for me.If you enjoy music from the 20s-40s and are looking for a place to enjoy or find a space to dance, this is it!! It was a joy to watch others dance and join in on slower songs for those of us lacking in proper dance skills. Thank you to everyone behind this beautiful establishment, it was a true joy! Personally I'd love to experience a dinner murder mystery there, if they are looking to try that ever!!

Went here for Valentine's Day 2025. They had a pre fixe 4 course menu for $120pp. There was a live band that night with no cover charge. The service and the food are excellent. They have a dance floor so I told my husband we should come back after we take lessons lol

I went on Valentine's Day, and honestly, the vibe was cute, and the service was great. However, it was a bit expensive for the food quality. Everything tasted good, but nothing was outstanding enough to make me want to come back. For Italian food, you can find better options at a better price--it's just not worth the money. On the plus side, they allow you to bring your own wine for a $30 corkage fee, while the cheapest wine on their menu is around $55.

Let me just say GO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! I was totally skeptical at first & totally worried that the night at Cicada would not be a good time - but boyyy was I wrong! Took my husband there to celebrate his birthday and it was the best time ever! Get ready to step back in time to a 50's vibe! Great food, great service and great entertainment by Douglas Roegiers (Frank Sinatra vibe)! Our waitress Allison was AMAZING from the moment we sat down to the time we left! She made sure we were taken care of & was so friendly! This place is definitely a unique experience from the live band, the 50's vibe, the good food, good service, dancing and excellent customer service! We will definitely be back & if you haven't already, GO! Thanks again Allison for a great night! xoxo

My friends and I went to the show NYE at Cicada. The ambience is spectacular. The service was wonderful. The staff really went out of their way to make it a special evening. The band was so good they had everyone on the dance floor at one point or another throughout the evening and the drinks were delicious. The bartender was a pro. We will be back!

Great entertainment. The food is worth going back for any day. Good service Great entertainment. always a great time

We've been here multiple times. Recently, the Jive Aces performed their swing and jive music. Dance floor was packed and we joined them. Also small dance floor upstairs. Many dressing up for the time period others not. Music was entertaining and fun. Tickets about $30 each. Do Valet parking. Dinner available; but upstairs is a nice bar with lots of seating if you're skipping dinner. Music stops at 11 pm. No need to get there early if you're not having dinner. Check site or call for type of music being offered.Open Fri, Sat, and sometimes but rarely, on Sundays. The building itself has a very long history.

Looking for a magical night in LA. Get transported back in time with people dressed upscale 1920s -50s. Great music. I had a gimlet made to chilled perfection. I took a picture of the list and I'll have to try this later. The host was so happy to seat me with my friends. As a dancer I didn't think they would but as the night slowed down chairs became available. The chocolate ice cream cake was so good. Thanks for a world class experience.

Celebrated my sister's birthday here and had an amazing time! Excellent service! Delicious food. Beautiful ambience. Miguel our waiter was so attentive and cordial. The entertainment was fabulous. Lizzy has such a lovely voice. Thank you to all the staff at Cicada for such a delightful and memorable experience.