All the celebrity-loved restaurants, hotspots and landmarks burned down in LA wildfires

By Page Six | Created at 2025-01-10 01:13:24 | Updated at 2025-01-10 08:24:01 7 hours ago

Several iconic Los Angeles restaurants and landmarks have been burned down as multiple wildfires have ravaged the Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Altadena, the Hollywood Hills and surrounding areas.

The Palisades Fire, which began the morning of Jan. 7, the Eaton Fire and the Sunset Fire have resulted in the evacuations of nearly 180,000 Los Angeles residents and the destruction of thousands of buildings.

Here are the celebrity-loved hotspots that are no longer standing.

Moonshadows

Moonshadows restaurant in Malibu, Calif., has since been destroyed by the Palisades Fire. BACKGRID

The seafood eatery, which was previously located here along the Pacific Coast Highway, went up in flames. Sandy Hooper-USA TODAY

Moonshadows Malibu was listed as “permanently closed” on Google after the Palisades Fire ripped through the neighborhood on Jan. 8.

A news report shared to the beachfront restaurant’s Instagram Story showed the seafood eatery in ruins from the flames.

Several patrons mourned the loss of Moonshadows by recalling their favorite memories at the establishment on social media.

Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio

Rosenthal Wine Bar is no longer standing. BACKGRID

Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio, located on the Pacific Coast Highway, was also destroyed by the blaze.

Journalist Arash Markazi took to X to share “heartbreaking before and after images,” which showed nearly nothing left of the building.

The wine bar staff thanked their community for the “incredible support” via Facebook, saying patrons “made the past 24hrs breathable.”

Palisades Village

The Palisades Village has also been destroyed. AFP via Getty Images

The ritzy Palisades Village located on Sunset Boulevard went up in flames.

The shopping center built by billionaire Rick Caruso was home to several stores, including Lululemon, Sephora, Chanel Fragrance and Beauty Boutique and Erewhon Market.

Blue Ribbon Sushi, Alfred’s, Casa Nostra, Cafe Vida and Hank’s were also among the eateries destroyed.

Topanga Ranch Motel

Nothing remains of the Topanga Ranch Motel, which was built by William Randolph Hearst. California State Parks/Instagram

The Topanga Ranch Motel, located in Malibu, Calif., and built by William Randolph Hearst, was ravaged in the fire.

The beachfront motel had been standing since 1929 and once served as the “inexpensive seaside holiday vacation retreat for families and writers,” according to California State Parks.

Photos included in a news release showed the one-story building completely burned down with only the iconic parking lot sign still standing.

Will Rogers Ranch

Will Rogers Ranch was also a victim of the blaze. California State Parks/Instagram

The Will Rogers Ranch Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to honoring the late actor. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

The former home of late actor Will Rogers, the Will Rogers Ranch, also succumbed to the Palisades Fire.

On Jan. 8, the nonprofit Wills Rogers Ranch Foundation shared before-and-after shots of the estate, with only two brick chimneys remaining.

“While the loss to the Will Rogers Ranch is devastating, it pales in comparison to the loss of the property and businesses and, more importantly, the lives of those in the surrounding area,” said Jennifer Rogers, a Rogers family representative.

Cholada Thai

Cholada Thai, not pictured, caught fire. Getty Images

Cholada Thai in Malibu, Calif., has also been listed as “permanently closed.”

The beachside eatery had been operating for decades, with owner Sawai Theprian previously saying having the restaurant was a “dream,” per their website.

“I’m very proud when someone asks me where I own my restaurant and I say Malibu,” Therprian said.