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 recorded source groups · SRC-15658, SRC-15659 - Built in 1928
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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
How is James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant) connected to Bruce Almighty?
James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant), in Los Angeles, California, has a documented connection to Bruce Almighty. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant) located?
James Oviatt Building (Cicada Restaurant) is located in Los Angeles, California.