LA’s Horses restaurant draws a crowd despite allegations against chefs

Buzz around the trendy restaurant took a dark turn with domestic abuse claims, but the atmosphere remains buoyant

One of Los Angeles’s trendiest restaurants is entangled in a divorce case linked to a series of disturbing allegations.

When Horses opened in Hollywood in October 2021, the Los Angeles Times described it as “a new modern LA institution”. The spot has become a celebrity magnet, drawing stars from Will Ferrell to Beyoncé with rich entrees, memorable cocktails and a cozy, pub-like atmosphere.