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First, a few ground rules, for anyone who doesn’t already know. Because The Magic Castle operates as the consumer-facing side of a non-profit organization, there are rules to be followed. There’s a famously strict dress code, for one, that requires suit jackets and ties for men, and formal dinner attire for women. Children are also not allowed inside the club any evening (with the exception of daytime brunch on Saturday and Sunday).
More than a few have covered the history and the hidden secrets of the place, but how does dinner and a drink actually work at one of the most desirable tables in town. More than a few have covered the history and the hidden secrets of the place, but how does dinner and a drink actually work at one of the most desirable tables in town.
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Inside The Magic Castle, the Most Mysterious Restaurant in Los Angeles
Farley Elliott is the Senior Editor at Eater LA and the author of Los Angeles Street Food: A History From Tamaleros to Taco Trucks. He covers restaurants in every form, from breaking news to the culture, people, and history that surrounds LA's dining landscape.
It’s no secret that The Magic Castle remains among the most sought-after dinner destinations in Los Angeles. The members-only club is technically open just to those who are a part of The Academy of Magical Arts (or, crucially, their guests), but that doesn’t stop tourists from trying to catch dinner and a show at the Victorian mansion above Hollywood.
Most casual enquirers are unlucky, as it were, though it’s usually possible to get a seat inside with a local hookup or a kind email or two. The biggest question for anyone seeking a spot inside is: What’s The Magic Castle actually like inside? More than a few have covered the history and the hidden secrets of the place, but how does dinner and a drink actually work at one of the most desirable tables in town?
The long hallway to the magic theaters
The Basics: How to Get In and How Much It Costs
First, a few ground rules, for anyone who doesn’t already know. Because The Magic Castle operates as the consumer-facing side of a non-profit organization, there are rules to be followed. There’s a famously strict dress code, for one, that requires suit jackets and ties for men, and formal dinner attire for women. Children are also not allowed inside the club any evening (with the exception of daytime brunch on Saturday and Sunday).
Second, it’s not free once inside. A door charge of $20 per person applies during the week (it’s $30 on weekend evenings), and that doesn’t cover the cost of food, drink, or the $13 valet.
So how does one get in? It helps to know a member, or have a friend-of-a-friend with a membership, and earn passes that way. Otherwise, guests who are staying at the Magic Castle Hotel — a next-door property that is affiliated, but does not share ownership with the Magic Castle itself — get access if they want it. One common way to sneak inside for anyone who can’t adhere to the first two options? Check the weekly schedule of performers and reach out to them directly via Facebook or email. Guests will still have to pay the door charge, but one or two magicians may be able to throw out some passes.
The tomahawk steak
Dinner: Better Than It’s Been in the Past
Most folks who make it through the front door (which carries its own magic surprise) end up staying for dinner, which means just about any night of the week The Magic Castle is among the busiest full-service restaurants in Los Angeles. The dining area can seat up to 150 guests at a clip, and usually turns over at least twice a night. Add in weekend brunch, and a Saturday could see 450 to 600 diners, easily. That’s to say nothing of the several bars on property, with their own bar menus. And yes, reservations are required, usually well in advance.
Dinner comes by way of executive chef Jason Sperber, who has been overseeing the kitchen since 2014. The menu is mostly continental fare, big steaks and classics like beef wellington, with fried calamari and lobster tails to boot. Unlike years ago, when the Magic Castle’s food was pretty widely panned, sauces are now made in-house, and Sperber even operates a small garden on property, out by the large parking lot.
Scallops from chef Jason Sperber
Most casual enquirers are unlucky, as it were, though it’s usually possible to get a seat inside with a local hookup or a kind email or two. The biggest question for anyone seeking a spot inside is: What’s The Magic Castle actually like inside? More than a few have covered the history and the hidden secrets of the place, but how does dinner and a drink actually work at one of the most desirable tables in town?
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