The Milky Way

Unique and one of a kind! I've heard about this place due to its famous late owner, Leah Adler, famous restaurateur and once concert pianist, also, most of all, mother of Steven Spielberg. I finally came with a friend and we both enjoyed the food and the nice atmosphere! It is a small place, hidden on Pico Blvd, not too far from Fox Studio. The outside is busy street scenes but the inside has a calm, quiet, and neighborhood vibe. We ordered a salad and a salmon dish; both were good and the portion size was good. Now, before you leave, make sure you take a walk through their poster gallery -- Spielberg's masterpieces are all there! A great way to finish the meal with the enjoyment of images of some of the greatest iconic cinematic works made in this town -- and like they said in the commercial: "PRICELESS"!

This is an LA classic. Never heard of it until last week, but I think any visitor to Los Angeles should make a stop here. Why? Because atmosphere is elegant and classy, but not stuffy, the food is exceptional, and it occupies an interesting cultural niche. The late owner of was Steven Spielberg's mom, which puts one foot squarely in the secular world, but the restaurant is also dairy kosher, which adds a very traditional element. For those who don't know, dairy kosher means the restaurant serves fish, dairy products, vegetables etc, but not meat. The waiters were very nice. It was a little bit amusing how long it took for water to be brought to the table, but overall the service was great!

Had the fish chowder (great as always) and the Santa Fe Chopped Salad, a bed of romaine lettuce with black beans, avocado, and a host of other fresh and delicious vegetables. The dressing is mild, so the flavors really come through.

The Milky Way is a cozy, kosher restaurant with a really cute ambiance and comfy booths. They do not serve any meat here but they do have fish on the menu. The restaurant was owned by Steven Spielberg's mom, Leelee. Her memory lives on here through her delicious comfort food. I ordered the trout almandine from the regular menu and my dining companion ordered the halibut from the special menu. Both fish were excellent and came with an appetizer. We both chose the butternut squash soup. And for dessert, we got the cheesecake. The meal was delicious, healthy, and delightful. We had a great time dining at the Milky Way. The interior is comfortable and inviting. Lots of booths! The servers were very kind and hospitable. It was a very relaxing ambiance. Love that they have a loyalty program here. They also have special events from time to time.Metered parking on the street,

Favorite place on this lovely planet. Always the nicest staff and the best food. I had my birthday dinner here and could not have spent it anywhere better.

Went there for a holiday lunch with our company. Food, service and ambiance was great! Will definitely be coming back to try their brunch!

Favorite fish and chips ever! Great ambiance and friendly staff. Such a cool place to have dinner!

I came here for the Fish N Chips and Fish Chowder. All I can say was DAMN, they all taste good. Fish Chowder taste is unreal. The Fish n Chips are perfectly cooked. Nothing bland or dried out. Nice staff and cool people. This may be our go to spot.

During my recent visit to Milky Way kosher restaurant in LA with my friend, we were treated to an exceptional dining experience. The Ahi Tuna Tartare and Mini Chimichangas as appetizers were flavorful introductions to our meal. For the main course, I opted for the Cedar Plank Salmon alongside Butternut Squash Soup, while my friend savored the Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms & Artichoke Hearts, embellished with added salmon. The combined flavors and quality of the dishes made our visit truly memorable.

First time visiting Pico, so ofc we had to pay homage by visiting The Milky Way~ This place is booomb. My bf and I walked in on a weekday evening and surprisingly had no issues getting a table.CHEESE BLINTZES: Hot & pillowy, with a smooth, creamy filling. The cheese just barely makes it savory; otherwise, with the fruit and whipped dip, this is basically a dessert. I wish there were more than 2 :')SALMON PUFFS: This is so buttery and feathery, after the initial crunch, the puff just melts in your mouth. Savory-sweet goodness. My bf was a big fan of these!FETTUCINE WITH WILD MUSHROOM AND ARTICHOKE: Lightly seasoned-- you can definitely taste the freshness of the mushroom. The noodles and artichoke were fine, but the mushrooms were my favorite part.