LA | Cara Hotel | Honestly, Just Here for the Vibe 🌸🍽️

Cara Hotel is undeniably iconic in LA — you see it everywhere online. This time, I came just to eat (had other plans and didn’t dress up for photos). Turns out, that was the right call. It was chilly, so they had heaters everywhere, making the setting feel a bit cluttered. Dinner was packed — I’d recommend coming earlier in the day if you want those clean, aesthetic shots. Dinner ran about $100 per person. Now… the food. 😅 Let’s just say the bad reviews aren’t wrong. We played it safe with simple dishes, but still… meh. The grilled prawns were edible. My gin & tonic was fine, but my friend’s recommended cocktail was not good. 🍸 That said — it’s still a mood. Watching the sky fade to dusk with the whole hotel glowing in soft pink light was genuinely romantic. Nice for a chat-filled date night, but that’s about it. #RestaurantRecs #VibeDining #WesternCuisine #VacationMode #CulinaryArt #MichelinEats #HiddenGems #HotelLife #FrenchInspired #DateNightSpot #WorkSucks #FYP #LAFoodGuide #LifeAbroad #LosAngeles #LAEats #LAFoodScene #WeekendFoodTour #CasualSnaps #CaliforniaLiving #MyFoodFavorites #HotelStay #GetawayVibes 🏨✨