Jones Hollywood Cafe officially reopened Thursday night at 7141 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. A car crashed into the restaurant in November 2023, forcing it to close for just over three months.
The iconic restaurant, which has been a staple of Hollywood’s dining scene for nearly 30 years, was packed Thursday night with diners enjoying dinner and crowding around the bar area.Doors opened at 7 p.m.
Jones Hollywood – WEHO TIMESOn November 14, 2023, a car crashed into a cafe at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Formosa Avenue. Emergency crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to West Hollywood around 7 p.m. Bricks and debris were scattered throughout the cafe. The sidewalk after the collision.
Jones Hollywood general manager Keith McCarthy expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of support from longtime patrons following the accident. Employee-only restaurant and Bar raised a whopping $11,500 to support the staff of Jones Hollywood Cafe during the Jones Takeover event on November 30th. The restaurant held a fundraiser in solidarity with Jones, with supporters lining up outside the employee-only area all night.
moreover, gofundme A campaign started by the restaurant has raised more than $26,000 for staff affected by the closure.
Additionally, West Hollywood Mayor John Erickson later recognized Jones Hollywood staff with Employees Only in a statement during a West Hollywood Council meeting.
Employees say structural damage is still present and will take months to repair. However, the facade of the building is covered with plywood, so the blinds remain closed, but the interior is like new.
Jones Hollywood – Photo by Mike Pingel for WEHO TIMESAlthough the main dining area reopened Thursday night, the cafe section of Jones Hollywood will remain closed due to structural issues caused by the accident.
If you are interested in making a reservation, please contact Jones Hollywood at (323) 850-1726.
