Cicada Restaurant and Lounge Menu

Some nights out should take their time. Some should take you back in time. At Cicada, you’ll remove yourself from the 21st century for a night of timeless tunes of days gone by in the Art Deco splendor of the 1928 Oviatt Building. Our historic landmark venue is a hot spot for vintage dining, dancing, and filming. Its authentic Golden Age ambiance sweeps our guests away with a classically jovial spirit. It’s a place of style, celebration, and romance, where anyone can dance to the best bands in the nation. A special place that leaves time behind.

Italian fare gets a Californian twist at this glamorous, art deco supper club with big-band nights. Based on 331 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery

Cicada Restaurant and Lounge 90014

Address:
617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Phone: (213) 488-9488

Website: http://www.cicadaclub.com/

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Cicada Club Menu
Zuppa Del Giorno
Bresaola Arugula, shaved parmesan
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio In-house smoked salmon, caper berry, celery, evo lemon
Beet & Goat Cheese Roasted beet, goat cheese, hazelnut, champagne vinaigrette
Parma Prosciutto E Melone
Caprese Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Tartare Di Tonno Ahi tuna, avocado, radish, ginger & garlic sake sauce
Tricolor Insalata Heart of romaine & endive, arugula, gorgonzola cheese, homemade potato chip, truffle vinaigrette
Prime New York Steak Grilled with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Vitello Scaloppini Piccata Veal scaloppini with lemon, caper sauce and roasted vegetables
Costola Corta Braised short rib with seasonal vegetables, roasted rosemary potato, au jus
Pollo Ai Carciofi Chicken breast with artichoke, sundried tomatoes and roasted potatoes
Pesce Spada Alla Griglia Grilled swordfish, sweet pea, orange & fennel sauce
Spaghetti Lobster Light tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic
Fusilli Smoked Chicken Fusilli with smoked chicken, asparagus, chipotle and truffle oil
Ravioli Ai Funghi Ravioli, wild mushroom, brown butter sauce
Salmone Sautéed salmon & leek, red wine reduction, black pepper
Branzino Striped bass with butternut squash, fingerling potatoes and fresh herbs
Strawberry Cheesecake
Torta Al Ciccolato Chocolate ganache, hazelnut
Frutti Di Bosco Fresh berries, mint leaf
Cicada Club Events
Alpha Rhythm Kings Featuring Robert Picardo When: Saturday, August 26, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Formed in 2017, The Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, having crafted an exciting California sound, with what Roots Music Magazine No Depression calls “the badge of authenticity”. The band’s top-quality musicians, with Robert Dehlinger’s blazing trumpet and “magnetic” singing (Jazz Corner) leading the way, are a favorite with swing dancers, as well as with audiences in nightclubs, festivals, and concert halls. The A.R.K.’s high-energy jazzy vibe has whisked them all over the globe, from the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills to performances in Hungary, Austria, Germany, and back to the USA to play at the 2018 Grammy Awards Nominee San Francisco Chapter Celebration. Frontman Robert has entertained crowds at many of the USA’s most famous locales, including shows at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night’s Swing in Manhattan, George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch, Pixar Animation Studios, and Disneyland. The Alpha Rhythm Kings’ debut recording, California Boogie, featuring their exciting original arrangement of “Oh Marie”, is a “truly happening party record” (Jazz Corner), and one of the “greatest swingin’ releases worldwide” (Hey Mister Jesse).	$25.00
Tino Productions Saturday Night Dance Party When: Saturday, September 2, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Tino Productions Friday Night Dance Party: Named by the OC Register as “Best and most versatile dance band on the West Coast”, Tino Productions presents a Holiday Dance Party with tributes to the greatest vocalists of all time including Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, and more. Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm’s favorite, Tino Productions presents a night of popular holiday music featuring Big Band, Swing, Jazz, Classic Rock, Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Cha Cha, Disco, ’80s, Top 40, Ballroom, and more!	$25.00
The Wiseguys Big Band Machine When: Saturday, September 9, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. From Swing to Swank, The Wiseguys Big Band Machine is dedicated to keeping great music alive. The Wiseguys features a screamin’ horn line, talented vocalist, exciting soloists, and a roarin’ rhythm section. Their repertoire includes the swingin’ vocal tunes of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, and big band favorites from Glenn Miller, Pérez Prado, Count Basie, and Buddy Rich. If you caught their show you know The Wiseguys keep audiences on the dance floor with their Big Band Vegas Sound… BET ON IT!	$25.00
Stardust Vintage Variety Show When: Saturday, September 16, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Step Back in Time with Stardust: A Vintage Variety Show. Experience the glamour of Las Vegas’ golden era with “Stardust”, a classic variety show featuring vintage burlesque and great swing and lounge music from the 50s and 60s. Created by singer Jennifer Keith and saxophonist Mando Dorame, this one-of-a-kind show brings together top-notch entertainment for an unforgettable evening. Led by Mando and his hot five-piece band, “Stardust” features ace musicians from the famed Royal Crown Revue. Songstress Jennifer Keith takes you back in time with her history in Vegas lounge entertainment. Adding to the experience are burlesque dancers who specialize in the sexy yet tasteful art of the tease. This makes for a recipe that will transport you back to an era where live entertainment, top-notch singers, musicians, and beautiful women ruled both the Sunset and Vegas strip. What separates “Stardust” from others is its attention to detail and authenticity of the music, right down to the vintage instruments and bonafide vintage attire from personal collections! This is a show that has not existed in years – it’s a nod to all those icons that put classic live entertainment on the map. So step into your own time machine at the world-famous 1928 Art Deco Cicada Club – let “Stardust” take you back in time for an unforgettable night!	$35.00
Esquires Big Band When: Saturday, September 23, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. The Fabulous Esquires 16-Piece Big Band presents a night of wonderful dance music from the Great American Songbook featuring swinging tunes from the 1930s and 1940s by artists such as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, Cole Porter, and much, much, amazingly, much more! ABOUT THE FABULOUS ESQUIRES BIG BAND In 1958, four teenagers approached Paul Colaluca and asked for his help in forming a dance band in the likeness of Glenn Miller. Thinking the idea was a crazy one, he sent the teens off with the mission of recruiting five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, a bass, drums, guitar, and a piano. He didn’t plan on seeing them again. But they returned a month later, ready to rehearse. The teens were persistent and persuasive. The rest, they say, is history! It was Stan Kenton who suggested to Paul Colaluca that the training program become a non-profit foundation, giving many generations of students access to and training in big band swing music. The Esquire Music Foundation was formally established in 1967.	$25.00
Douglas Roegiers Tribute To Frank Sinatra When: Saturday, September 30, 2023. Doors Open 7 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Douglas “The Crooner” Roegiers presents his tribute to Frank Sinatra – “The Chairman of the Board” From his early days with Tommy Dorsey to his golden days with The Count Basie Orchestra at The Sands hotel in Las Vegas, through the Swinging Sixties and beyond. Mix it all up with Doug’s unbridled swagger, sharp wit, and devil-may-care attitude and you have the recipe for a cocktail that will leave you feeling good and clambering for more. Stirred, shaken, and swinging!	$25.00
Tino Productions Friday Night Dance Party When: Friday, October 13, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Tino Productions Friday Night Dance Party. Named by the OC Register as “Best and most versatile dance band on the West Coast”, Tino Productions presents a Holiday Dance Party with tributes to the greatest vocalists of all time including Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, and more. Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm’s favorite, Tino Productions presents a night of popular holiday music featuring Big Band, Swing, Jazz, Classic Rock, Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Cha Cha, Disco, ’80s, Top 40, Ballroom, and more!	$25.00
The Johnny Holiday Show When: Saturday, October 14, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. You Are Invited to A Special Night of Live Music and Dancing Featuring. Until We Sell Out. Johnny Holiday returns to Cicada with a spectacular Big Band Show! Enjoy a delicious dinner and a fabulous show with the big band music of The Johnny Holiday Orchestra conducted by Dean Mora, featuring the Honey Taps dancers plus guest stars to be announced. Special Dance Numbers by the Honey Taps Dancers A star-filled evening you won’t want to miss. A night of special guests, great music, and surprises. Johnny’s Photo Album of Guest Stars from Past Shows! Johnny Holiday spent a bit of time on television starting in 1969 but mostly worked nightclubs and hotels, opening for the headliners such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Jerry Vale, Dick Haymes, Nancy Wilson, Johnnie Ray, Eddie Fisher, Don Cherry, John Gary, Tony Martin, Frankie Laine, Mel Torme and many others. He sang with various bands including four years with Ernie Hecksher in The Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel a top Nob Hill in San Francisco, The Beverly Wilshire, The Hollywood Roosevelt, Eden Roc, The Deauville, Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis in NYC, The Fountainbleu, The Everglades Club, and other Hotel’s and Resorts throughout North America, Canada, and two tours in South America. Mr. Holiday worked for bandleaders Ralston Ayers, Lawrence Welk, Ronnie Kemper, Dick Jurgens, Bobby Thomason, Dutch Deutch, Alan King, and many others. He sang for dancers, debutante balls, and parties. This was at a time which really was the last gasp of what was called, “Cabaret Society”. Working actively for charities and fundraisers, he raises money for several worthwhile organizations such as The USO, Operation Gratitude, and The Good Works Program of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Johnny is the toast of Hollywood society as he presents his featured nights at the World Famous Cicada Club with “The Johnny Holiday Show” offering great dance music featuring the Johnny Holiday Orchestra and a galaxy of guest stars!	$30.00
Dean Mora And His Haunted Orchestra When: Saturday, October 28, 20230 Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Dine and dance to the finest tunes of the 1930s and ’40s as Dean Mora and his haunted musicians take you on a ghostly musical journey back in time to the lost days of Hollywood’s most famous nightclubs of the past including The Coconut Grove, the Mocambo, the Trocadero, Ciros and many more!	$35.00
The Wiseguys Big Band Machine When: Saturday, November 4, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. From Swing to Swank, The Wiseguys Big Band Machine is dedicated to keeping great music alive. The Wiseguys features a screamin’ horn line, talented vocalist, exciting soloists, and a roarin’ rhythm section. Their repertoire includes the swingin’ vocal tunes of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, and big band favorites from Glenn Miller, Pérez Prado, Count Basie, and Buddy Rich. If you caught their show you know The Wiseguys keep audiences on the dance floor with their Big Band Vegas Sound… BET ON IT!	$30.00
Lizzy And The Triggermen When: Saturday, November 11, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Lizzy and The Triggermen, All-Star 10-Piece, Prohibition Jazz Band. The hot jazz band all of Hollywood is talking about comes to the Cicada for a night of PROHIBITION JAZZ for your dining and dancing pleasure!	$25.00
Alex Mendham And His Orchestra When: Saturday, November 18, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Direct from England – Your Ticket to The Jazz Age. Alex Mendham and his Orchestra are widely celebrated for their spectacular shows, combining jazz and swing music of the 1920s and 1930s with the modern energy and passion of their youthful years. They epitomize Hollywood’s golden era. When it comes to evoking the sound, charm, and white-tie elegance of vintage Hollywood, Mr. Mendham’s Orchestra is without parallel. Formed under the leadership and direction of charismatic musician and singer Alex Mendham, this hand-picked show orchestra presents a unique combination of dance band music and film scores from Hollywood musicals.	$35.00
Alex Mendham And His Orchestra When: Sunday, November 19, 2023. Doors Open 8:30 PM – Showtime 8 PM. Direct from England – Your Ticket to The Jazz Age. Alex Mendham and his Orchestra are widely celebrated for their spectacular shows, combining jazz and swing music of the 1920s and 1930s with the modern energy and passion of their youthful years. They epitomize Hollywood’s golden era. When it comes to evoking the sound, charm, and white-tie elegance of vintage Hollywood, Mr. Mendham’s Orchestra is without parallel. Formed under the leadership and direction of charismatic musician and singer Alex Mendham, this hand-picked show orchestra presents a unique combination of dance band music and film scores from Hollywood musicals.	$30.00
The Les Elgart Orchestra When: Saturday, November 25, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. The Les Elgart orchestra is one of the few remaining famous big bands from the 1950s and 1960s that is still in demand! Their popularity gained them their tagline “The Band with THAT Sound!” At prestigious venues like The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, The Savoy Hotel in London, The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, and The Rainbow Room in New York City, they have delighted audiences both nationally and internationally. The orchestra has also performed for proms at many of colleges and universities throughout the United States. They’ve also had the honor of providing dance music for US Presidents and Governors. Brazilian, British, and European performances by the Les Elgart Orchestra have taken place all over the world in addition to performing on the Norwegian Cruise Lines, the famous Mississippi Delta Queen, and the Holland America Cruise lines. Les Elgart wrote “Bandstand Boogie” which became the well-known theme song for Dick Clark’s television program “American Bandstand.” In surveys conducted by Variety, Billboard, and Cashbox in the 1950s and 1960s, the Les Elgart Orchestra was chosen as the Number #1 dance band, among other honors and distinctions. The orchestra also recorded over fifty hit albums with Columbia Records. The Jackie Gleason Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and a Peter Marshall-hosted edition of “Big Bands at Disneyland” are just a few of the popular television programs where they have made appearances. The band was also featured in the popular 1958 movie “Senior Prom.” In West Palm Beach, Florida, Les Elgart was admitted to the Big Band Hall of Fame in 1986. Les Elgart’s wife Joerene carried on his legacy through his music after his death in 1995. Joerene Elgart sadly passed away in 2022. Both of their presences are truly missed. The Les Elgart Orchestra to this day is dedicated to keeping Mr. & Mrs. Elgart’s memory alive by preserving the unique sound and style that has stood the test of time. The “Elgart Sound” lives forever!	$25.00
The Johnny Holiday Show Holiday Spectacular When: Friday, December 22, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Maxwell Demille Presents, the Johnny Holiday Show, Holiday Spectacular! Dine and Dance to Big Band music by The Johnny Holiday 12-PIECE DANCE ORCHESTRA featuring the Honey Taps Dancers.	$35.00
The Johnny Holiday Show Holiday Spectacular When: Saturday, December 23, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Maxwell Demille Presents, the Johnny Holiday Show, Holiday Spectacular! Dine and Dance to Big Band music by The Johnny Holiday 12-PIECE DANCE ORCHESTRA featuring the Honey Taps Dancers.	$35.00
Dean Mora Orchestra New Year’s Eve ‘Eve’ Party When: Saturday, December 30, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM – Showtime 8:30 PM. Dean Mora and his Orchestra bring in the year one night early with great dance music from the 1920s through the 1960s. DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES Set One 1920s – 1930s; Set Two 1930s – 1940s; Set Three 1950s – 1960s; Happy New Year! One Night Early.	$35.00
Zuppa Del Giorno The Soup Of The Day.
Bresaola Arugula, Shaved Parmesan.
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio In-House Smoked Salmon, Caper Berry, Celery, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon.
Beets And Goat Cheese Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette.
Parma Prosciutto E Melone Italian Ham and Melon.
Caprese Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil.
Tartare Di Tonno Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Radish, Ginger and Garlic Sake Sauce.
Tricolor Insalata Heart of Romaine and Endive, Arugula, Gorgonzola Cheese, Housemade Potato Chips, Basalmic Vinaigrette.
Prime New York Steak Grilled with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.
Vitello Scaloppini Piccata Veal Scaloppini with Lemon, Caper Sauce and Roasted Vegetables.
Costola Corta Braised Short Ribs, Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Au Jus.
Pollo Al Carciofi Chicken Breast with Artichoke, Sundried Tomatoes and Roasted Potatoes.
Pesce Spada Alla Griglia Grilled Swordfish, Sweet Peas, Rapini, Orange and Fennel Sauce.
Spaghetti Lobster Light Tomato Sauce, Olive Oil, Garlic.
Fusilli Smoked Chicken Fusilli with Smoked Chicken, Asparagus, Chipotle and Truffle Oil.
Ravioli Al Funghi Ravioli, Wild mushroom, Brown Butter Sauce.
Salmone Sautéd Salmon and Leeks, Red Wine Reduction, Black Pepper.
Branzino Striped Bass, Dry Vermouth, Grilled Onions, Spinach, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes.
Strawberry Cheesecake Vanilla Cream Cheese, Strawberries.
Torta Al Ciccolato Chocolate Ganache, Hazelnuts.
Frutti Di Bosco Assorted Fresh Berries Topped with a Mint Leaf.
Cicada Martini Hendrick’s Gin, Mint Leaf.
Singapore Sling Sloe Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Club Soda, Lemon, Orange Wheel.
Old Fashioned Rye, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Bitters, Orange Peel
Manhattan Bourbon, Carpanan Antiqua, Bitters.
Sazerac Bourbon, Absinthe, Bitters, Sugar Cube.
Mary Pickford Castillo Silver Rum, Pineapple Juice, Cherry Liqueur.
Elderflower Cocktail Champagne, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Mint.
Pimms Cup Fresh Mint, Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur, Lemon, Ginger Beer.
Penicillin Dewar’s Blended Scotch, Domaine De Canton, Laphroaig, Lemon.
Moscow Mule Vodka, Ginger, Lime.
Champagne Cocktail Champagne, Sugar Cube, Bitters.
Bee’s Knees Gin, Honey, Lemon.
The Oviatt Highball Maker’s Mark, Ginger Ale, Bitters.

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Doris Flores

This place is amazing!!! The art deco and preservation of the beauty of this building is so much appreciated. We have gone for many different nights and it has always been spectacular. The food is delicious, the drinks are strong and the service is red carpet! Mambo Craze is the best night to go if you love variety for entertainment. The bands and entertainment are beyond talented! Big thanks to Daisy for letting us know about this gem! We will be coming often and telling everyone we know .

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Avedon Arcade

A beautiful piece of historic art deco design and architecture. Just being inside transports you to another era. And while the food and drinks might leave a bit to be desired, none of that really matters after spending a few mins there.

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Melissa Ferrick

Amazing venue with an amazing atmosphere! If you want to go back in time to old Hollywood this is your place! Just went for the show and not dinner, but make sure to get there on time. We arrived late thinking they would be playing till 1AM, but they were done by 11PM. Right around the corner is Clifton’s Republic bar that you can take the party to after!

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Jack Dvir

I wish the food was more vegan friendly. They did have some options but it’s not worth Seventy nine dollars a person.

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Araceli Rodriguez

Elegant place. Dress up. Bring your partner for dancing. Bar upstairs. Comfy couches upstairs. Great food. 2 drinks each plus 3 course dinner for 2 will be about $175. You can go for dancing only, but limited seating upstairs, unless you reserved a dinner table. I reccomend a dinner table upstairs, because of the view of band n the ballroom is awesome. My only complaint was womens restroom upstairs. It’s only 3 stalls. One wasn’t working, the other one didn’t lock. So basically only one. Trash on floor And no toilet paper on stalls.

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David Earl Woodbury

Great historic location. Wonderful food and good service. Amazing live band for dancing.

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MSinCincy

We went when there was a 16 piece big band. Worth every penny for the excellent food and service. The cover for the band was reasonable, but the drinks are pricey.

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Matt Marlow

A beautiful and historic venue for a three course meal with big band entertainment and dancing.

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Jen K

Beautiful set up, could probably use a little more organization when it comes to check-in and such for events. Drinks are pricey so pre-game if you want a buzz. Lol.

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Matthew Tash

This club is such a gem. So old school; a trip back in time without having to travel 88 mph in a Delorian. We went to the New Year’s Eve Eve party and danced all night to music from the 1920’s-1960’s. Big band music and all. It was marvelous and we can’t wait to go back again for Frank Sinatra night. Will keep you updated on the food when we go next time. Only downfall is drinks are a bit expensive for average drinks.

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