James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant) is a building in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Bruce Almighty (2003). Built in 1928.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Bruce Almighty (movie, 2003) — as Bruce and Grace's upscale restaurant where Bruce dines during the Tony Bennett scene
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15658, SRC-15659 - Built in 1928
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15658, SRC-16785, SRC-17050
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15658 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Oviatt_Building (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15659 — https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-bruce-almighty-filmed/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16785 — https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/oviatt-building/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17050 — https://pcad.lib.washington.edu/building/516/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Bruce Almighty filmed?
James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Bruce Almighty.
Where is James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant) located?
James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant) is located in Los Angeles, California.