Beloved Hollywood restaurant 25 Degrees serves up searing take on city government in decision to close

A beloved burger joint inside Hollywood’s famed Roosevelt Hotel went off on the city in announcing its decision to close after more than two decades.

The restaurant 25 Degrees — known for its juicy burgers and creamy milkshakes — blamed city leadership and the cost of doing business in Los Angeles for its demise.

“The short version: it’s become increasingly difficult for hotel restaurants in Los Angeles to operate sustainably,” read a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page. “Rising costs, new regulations, and decisions made at the City Council level made it harder and harder to keep going. We held on as long as we could.”

The restaurant, which opened in 2005, went on to thank customers for their support.

“You were always the best part,” the post continued. “The regulars, the late nighters, the visitors who found us at 1 AM, the people who made us part of their routine. You made this place what it was.”

Former patrons mourned the eatery’s exit.

“So many memories. Excellent breakfast. Even better Manhattans. Classic atmosphere. It’s irreplaceable. Another great place gone due to the local bureaucracy,” one commenter wrote.

“This is heartbreaking. One of the best legit restaurants on the strip,” another added.

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, once home to actress Marilyn Monroe early in her career, is famous for playing host to Shirley Temple’s tap dancing.

Several other current actors, like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, have also stayed there.

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