Restaurant Scams in Los Angeles

Hollywood Walk of Fame Overpriced "Sit-Down" Restaurants

Restaurants directly on and adjacent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard operate with tourist-trap pricing, charging $20–$30 for basic dishes that cost a fraction of that two blocks away. Some establishments display menu boards outside showing lower prices for appetizers and drinks to draw visitors in, while entrees are priced far higher and shown only once seated inside. Staff may also add a mandatory 20% gratuity to all bills without clearly disclosing it upfront.