West Hollywood in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Chasen’s
A Legendary Hollywood Haunt
| — | 1936-1995 | — |
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
1. Chasen’s Marker
Through its doors on Beverly Boulevard walked movie stars and moguls, dignitaries and presidents. They came to see and be seen, and to enjoy Dave Chasen's world famous chili. The main dining room and street facade of the original restaurant remain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 34° 4.64′ N, 118° 23.356′ W. Marker is in West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Doheny Drive, on the right when traveling west on Beverly Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9039 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Beverly Hills Main Post Office (approx. 0.8 miles away); Moreton Bay Fig (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Bistro (approx. 0.8 miles away); Edelweiss Chocolates (approx. 0.8 miles away); Harry Harris Shoes (approx. 0.8 miles away); Giorgio Beverly Hills (approx. 0.8 miles away); Morocco Junction (approx. 0.8 miles away).
Regarding Chasen’s. After 59 years as a meeting place for Hollywood's most glamorous stars and celebrities, Chasen's Restaurant closed its doors in April of 1995. The site opened again as Bristol Farms grocery store in November of 2000. The project team took care to preserve the beloved facade of the building that runs along Beverly Boulevard, including the restaurant's entryway element. When transforming the Chasen's building into a gourmet grocer, nostalgic items were preserved such as original Chasen's booths that are located in the deli department. White-washed brick walls, green painted wood shutters and copper roofs preserve the spirit of the building's
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
2. Chasen’s Marker
By the small door facing Beverly Blvd.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Bristol Farms
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4. Chasen’s
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Main Dining Room, inside Bristol Farms
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
6. Historical Photos of Chasen’s
On display inside the grocery store.
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7. Chasen’s
Don De Fore, Brenda Marshall (Mrs. William Holden), William Holden, and Nancy and Ronald Reagan at Chasen's Restaurant. Ronald Reagan proposed to Nancy Davis in Booth 2 at Chasen's in 1952.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on February 3, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
