The Smoke House

Service was good. Restaurant is quite nice. The Chateaubriand ordered was a great cut of meat. Cooked expertly, but not in the traditional manner. Disappointing to say the least. If you’re into fine dining order a steak or something else. You will not be disappointed. But if you order the Chateaubriand you will simply get some good Filet with a little Bearnaise Sauce.
Don’t order the sauteed mushrooms. They’re simply canned mushrooms sauteed in an extremely salty soy sauce. A child could do better. We will definitely go back but NOT for
the Chateaubriand or sauteed mushrooms. If you eat in the bar the music is extremely loud. The dining room next the bar is somewhat quieter but you still
need to speak loud to your table partners.
I Cr 13:8a, Love never fails !

we return again and again. willie is an outstanding server and he’s so attentive, he makes it worth it to return every time, if not only for the amazing buffet selections. can’t get enough!

A wonderful place if you like that old school feeling. As you walk inside, you are ushered into a bygone era of four martini lunches, humongous steaks, and opulent lobsters. I can imagine industry deals being made in several corner booths and I’m sure starlets have graced these tables in hopes of making it big.
Although most of the menu selections are a throwback to the 50s and 60s thankfully, they have some contemporary dishes, reflecting the eclectic palate of todays diners.
The portions are pretty large, and so are the prices. I would really appreciate it if they had half portions.
The first time I ate here, I was in my early 30s, and it was a special place. It still is, and thankfully that delicious cheesy garlic bread is still available.

This place is great for what it is. A bar, BBQ ribs, garlic bread, an old school decorated restaurant (that means lots of wood and red leather booths). Is any of it Wow! Look at me! type of restaurant? No!
Sixty plus years of history for me. I think I’ll go the next 60 as well.
Go! You won’t be sorry (unless you want Wow! Look at me).
The staff is incredibyl friendly and at least at the brunch I went to for Father’s Day more than adept at waiting the table. We didn’t have to search for him when we were ready to leave.
Oh, and by the way, tucked into a corner of one of the buffet tables was a pot of menudo. Not terribly authentic but at least tasting as if it had been homemade.

Beware of the RUDE musicians and the lame manager. Had a lovely drink and meal until the musicians showed to set up. They wheeled in all the equipment and used us and our table as speed bumps like we weren’t there. Really? Why not before the evening rush? The manager couldn’t be found to wrangle the unprofessional dudes. They were even bickering and arguing full volume. Finally our ‘gracious’ manager made his appearance to apologize and say he said he’d speak to them. Well, that didn’t happen so we cut our Friday evening dinner short and left. The Smokehouse staff seemed to care less. What happened to professionalism in our Los Angeles restaurants? Bye bye, Smokehouse. Will not be back.

Friends recommended this place. I Unilocaled and noticed a connection to George Clooney, the glitz & glamor of Hollywood etc. and I was excited. Unilocal rating is 3 ½ stars with some bad reviews about the food. I am afraid to say that the rating is higher than what I experienced.
Our group ordered the following:
3 Jack’s ($ 11.00 each)
1 Vodka ($ 12.00)
1 Crispy Zucchini appetizer ($ 8.95)
1 Wedge ($ 10.95)
2 New England Clam Chowder ($ 4.95 each)
1 ½ order of Garlic and cheese bread. ($ 6.95 for 1, and $ 3.95 for ½ portion)
1 Crab stuffed mushroom appetizer ($ 13.95)
1 Filet Mignon ($ 33.95)
1 Porterhouse ($ 34.95)
1 Chopped Beef (16.95) with Steak Fries ($ 4.95)
1 Prime Rib ($ 33.95)
1 Chicken Madeira ($ 21.95)
3 Crème Brulee’s ($ 7.95 each)
1 Diet Coke ($ 3.00)
1 Cappucino ($ 5.00)
Pros:
Service was good. Israel our waiter did a good job following up on stuff.
Someone either fell ill or got sick. There were paramedics at the restaurant. Staff handled the situation well.
Crème Brulee was good (+1)
Cons:
Porterhouse was requested to be well done. It arrived medium. Steak was too chewy and did not have much flavor (–1)
World famous garlic and cheese bread was just OK. The fact that it was not complimentary was very silly. (–1)
Award winning New England Clam Chowder arrived in a small bowl. It was nothing special (–1)
Side of mushroom as well as Asparagus with the steak were forgettable. (–1)
$ 373.00 with Tax, Tip, Valet for a dinner for 4 adults, and 2 kids is a overkill since the food was not good.

Been coming here since I was a child way, way back in the day.
I remember my parents pointing out placards on tables such as «RESERVED FOR MR. MCQUEEN» or «RESERVED FOR MR. STEWART».
Yes, the building is old and the décor is dated, but that’s the draw for me. The place oozes movie and television history.
Years ago for Christmas dinner, they would truck in snow and pack the outside of the building with it, giving the place a real magical feel, but alas, some woman slipped in water from the melting snow so they had to stop importing the snow.
I’ve never had a bad selection off the menu.
My wife loves the Sunday brunch.
Many of the staff have been there for decades, which is something else I like, familiar, friendly faces.
Oh, and we never leave without three or four loaves (cooked and cut) to go, best garlic cheese bread ever.

I went for Sunday Brunch with family. The service was amazing. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. The amount of food was overwhelming. So much to try.
I’m not the kind of person who feels the need to go into everything that happened. If you want a great brunch on a Sunday go to the Smokehouse. Nuff said.

Had a great time here tonight. Good eats and a great atmosphere. Live band was really good as well. This place has a ton of history and you can feel it when you come in. If the band is playing, definitely grab a booth in that section.

We went to their brunch today & was pleasantly surprised to see not such a crowded place at 11:30 or most of the time we were there. Food was great & service was just as good. Price was excellent at $ 33 compared to other similar brunches. There isn’t a view, but ambience was definitely different because it was a place where stars would go to, and some probably frequent the place. It seemed kind of dark when we first walked in, but it was brighter than we thought. This will be our go to brunch place unless we want all you can eat lobster (we go to Delmonico’s or Café Sierra for them).
Our favorites from brunch:
made to order crepes (they’ll even add Grand Marnier to light up the pan)
made to order omelets
waffles
eggs benedict
croissants
seared ahi tuna
crab legs
raw oysters
champagne/​mimosa
Their chile rellenos were pretty good, too!
You’ll walk in practically where the valet parkers are, so if you don’t feel awkward walking past them, park on the street & save some money. I don’t mind tipping valets, but I don’t like spending on parking if there’s a free spot around the corner!
Kids under 12 (maybe under 13) are $ 15. It was such a value for the quality of food we had & we weren’t rushed at all.

1 star is even high for this place. Walked in and hostess was so rude (ignored us, never greeted, let alone a smile). She finally acknowledged us and walked us to a table and literally threw the menus down and said enjoy your dinner while walking away.
Enough for us to get out and leave! Goodbye really bad first impression.
PS. Paying $ 5.50 for valet was ridiculous when you can walk 10 feet to the front door.

Love the ambiance of the Smokehouse. It feels as though one has stepped back in time. It is dimly lit, and is a fabulous place for a cozy date! The location is convenient and parking (self on street or valet) is a breeze.
The menu is phenomenal, including steaks, BBQ, and their famous prime-​rib. Do try the artichoke appetizer! Yum!

The service; AMAZING. Our waitress was delightful.
Parking: they have valet parking, so it is super convenient.
Ambience: reminded me entirely of Tony Roma’s. My boyfriend loved it here, I didn’t entirely fall in love with it. Although it was dimly lit, I didn’t get drawn to the restaurant or feel a connection. I LOVED the live band and comedian! They made my dinner a bit more tolerable.
Food; almost the same menu as tony Roma’s. I ordered a cheeseburger because I really was craving the fries that came with it. My boyfriend loved his steak and the appetizers. Although my boyfriend was completely into the restaurant, it felt outdated to me and like something was missing. I barely touched my burger because it was greasy and way to big. Regardless, I asked for a box and my boyfriend took it for lunch the next day. I did enjoy the appetizers but again, I felt like there was nothing truly special here and if it weren’t for the live band and my date, I wouldn’t stay.

This place was recommended on the WB Studios Tour — billed as George Clooney’s favorite restaurant. In fact, he named his movie production company «Smokehouse Productions.»
This is an very old-​style steakhouse, right down to the red leather round booths and the dark wood panelling.
The menu was about what you would expect from a steakhouse. We came for lunch and had the salad sampler, which was great.
Please note — the garlic cheese bread is incredible! Best in the world? Could be… Try it!
They say lots of actors from the WB Studios come here – including the stars from the Big Bang Theory and Ellen DeGeneres. We didn’t see any, but it certainly seems likely.
Very cool place.

So I was not very impressed with the Smokehouse at all. I came here with a large group for a going away party on our lunch break from work. The service was not bad and the food was quick enough but the overall quality of the food was not great. They serve extremely large portions of semi-​ok food. Its not super expensive so you deff get your moneys worth portion wise but there flavors are lacking.
I would saw its a good affordable family restaurant.

If I could give a negative star I will but one star is more than they deserve.
As soon as you walk in, the first thing that you «see» is the smell and the dark brown décor.
I don’t know where exactly the smell came from but the restrooms are almost the first thing that you see on your left hand side.
So much for introduction.
Food??? Horrible! One of the reviews that I read before I went to this place was that Denny’s had better food and service than this place. Unfortunately after my experience in this restaurant I have to agree with this comment 100%
Without going into too much detail but none of my companions finished their food. The ONLY bright spot on the menu is the garlic bread.
The service was acceptable but the décor is very depressing. Never again!

I would have given a 5 Star rating for the brunch experience. One thing however, was a huge disappointment on February 21, 2016…
The ribs were completely inedible. That had to be a fluke. How can a place that calls itself «Smoke House» serve ribs as dry (even though they were swimming in sauce) and hard as charcoal briquettes?
Please let me know an hour or two in advance the first Sunday the ribs will be right. I will come back, dine, and give you guys the 5 Star review you otherwise would have nailed! The champagne was great. The chicken and waffles were great. The bacon and other breakfast fare, on point! And the service, excellent!
All the best,
Kieran

Well I was so hungry all day for Prime Rib which I never order I always end up with a Filet or Porterhouse Steak
So after work my friend and I decided to go to The Smoke house at 5pm this Sunday night
The place was empty with like 20 people and plenty seats at the Bar and we both had our garlic cheese bread drinks and Prime Rib Dinners in less than 15 minutes
It was a Fantastic meal and only $ 34 for a massive Prime Rib
The Bar tender is great and always telling jokes and it was a lot of fun there tonight
I’ve been coming here for years and will continue coming for many years to come:)

Dinner for Valentine’s Day should be special not rushed and over priced.
My husband had heard great things about The Smoke House so he got us an early reservation for VD — 5:00. Keep that time in mind because it was not at all busy or crowded!
Pulled up to the valet and were a bit surprised on the price of it but will to pay it to not have to worry about parking. The valet did not open the door for me, a woman passenger. As I was getting out of the car, getting my purse the valet was already in the driver’s seat with the car in gear. My door did not close properly and as I was re-​closing it he drove off — with my hand on the door handle!
Went inside and was greeted at the hostess stand with a «Yes?» Husband told her our reservation and she started doing something, not sure what and didn’t really acknowledge us until I said something then she said that so-​n-​so would seat us.
Seated and looking over the menu — not a full menu but a few select items all with prices that had been inflated about 40% over their regular dinner menu. A drink order taker showed up and said the waiter would be with us in a few minutes then proceeded to ask for our drink orders, what we wanted for starter and then said we should order our dinner then. Alrighty then.
Got a half order of the «best» garlic bread. It was good in a ‘cheezy’ sort of way. Husband ordered the prime rib and I ordered the chicken piccata. Husband said the [rime rib was very tasty and tender. My chicken was pretty good, I liked the addition of the mushrooms, but the extremely thin chicken was a bit overcooked.
Only thing that really bothered me was the wait staff was almost running around. That is not something that makes for a relaxed and enjoyable dining atmosphere. It was not busy, only maybe two thirds of the tables were occupied. There was no reason for the frenzy.
Our bill was $ 100 total for the half order garlic bread, chicken, prime rib and two iced teas. It was a special occasion but the food was not special enough to be worth that much.
When leaving, the valet brought our car around and once again failed to open my door for me.
We do want to go back and see how they do on a non holiday night.
I think you go for the history and atmosphere of the place.

We had a Wonderful Anniversary.
At the Smoke House
The food was fantastic
Hector was amazing
Great smile
Made sure our food was perfect
I was raised in Encino
The smokehouse we went there as kids
My dog would go get food

My husband took me here for our anniversary It was amazing. The service was awesome they were very quick. The food was so good omg no words can say how good it was.

One of my favorite restaurants in Burbank. The garlic cheese bread is amazing. The steak is amazing. The calamari could use a little work and be a lot more crispier. The Clam Chowder is really creamy, and hearty. The service is always great here. I definitely recommend this place for people who want to experience and reminisce about old Hollywood. It is true a lot of celebrities come to eat here. In fact, the last time I came we were eating right next to one. This place really inspires me, and brings me back to why I moved out to LA to pursue my dream in filmmaking. Aside from great food, it has a lot of great memories.

Remember the Larry Sanders show when Artie would be knocking down the huge cocktails and then Larry would join Artie for some food and tom foolery at the Smoke House. Well, that was not a set it was the real thing. Well, that real thing still exists and nothing has changed from this only in «Hollywood» establishment since it opened in the late 40s.
Well, while I was here a few years back when I was across the street at «Warners» (in the movie biz, Warner Brothers is known as Warners) and met someone for a drink at this classic place. So, over the past few weeks I have been here a few times and it is quite good. The heavy hand in regards to drinks is almost out of control. The menu has some really good things on it and the prices are truly reasonable for the quality and quantity. Think steaks and prime rib either on the sandwich or as a slab, smokehouse bbq, chicken pot pie that is huge and excellent, great garlic bread, artichoke dip and chips that is the best in town and many other options. Also, the service is quite quirky but really good and the dining room and bar area are huge with some great booths and tables.
So, is this the best place in town? No but it is a place to eat, drink and enjoy.

I like coming just because of the atmosphere very mob like 60s-​70s
Great place to get away and enjoy a quiet meal with a loved one
The sandwich wasn’t too bad but prolly wouldn’t spend $ 40 – 50 for a steak here
But if uR in the area it’s a cool place to try why not :)

I was seriously impressed with the customer service involved in our unfortunate incident. The manager reached out to my husband and me to talk about our service the other night, and invited us to Sunday brunch on the house.
Updates to come after we take them up on this…

I came here on a Saturday night with a group of friends. What an amazing experience! The restaurant itself as well as its wide selection of food!
We arrived around 8pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant was quite busy then yet we were taken care of and got seated right away. Our table faced right towards the live band’s stage, but you can easily turn over a bit and take a glimpse of the tv screens behind the bar from time to time. There are three or four of them so that diners are able to get a clear view from whichever angle in the restaurant.
For appetizers we got calamari, artichoke dip, and the best garlic bread almost everyone gets. It’s interesting to note that their calamari wasn’t served with the traditional marinara sauce but a unique tartar sauce with some barbecue flavor mixed inside. Well, I guess it’s probably a smokehouse special thing! The artichoke dip was very creamy and rich that goes well with the chips. As for the garlic bread, it was a bit too cheesy to me. As an anti-​cheese diner, too much cheddar covered the original garlic flavor, but I’m sure its uniqueness will make people crave.
The band kicked off their performance while we were enjoying our starters, accompanied by occasional cheering from football lovers at the bar.
For my entrée I got a rib eye steak with sweet potato fries on side. I was indeed stocked by the humongous plate! It would probably be an over 50-​dollar steak had you had it at Flemings or Ruth Chris steak house (35 there!) Even the guys at my table barely finished their main course. The only pity was that I asked for the steak to be medium well and it came out to be more than well done. The meat itself was great if only it’s not cooked!
We were all full by then but there’s always always room for dessert! A mobile dessert shelf was the actual dessert menu! Having a visual display definitely answered all questions, but it raised the new question of what to get cuz everything looked tempting! We finally decided to try the lava cake thanks to our waiter Fernando’s recommendation. The cake was served with berries and vanilla ice cream which made it less sweet and added variety to the flavor.
I appreciate this experience at the Smoke house and especially with my friends! I look forward to coming back again!

Wow, I love the atmosphere. It’s a tad loud at times but honestly it’s such a nice melting pot of clientele. There’s a live band playing classic 60s feel good music like pretty woman and the tvs were tuned to the Packers game. In between songs and touchdowns, you’ll hear the occasional whoos and applause. There was such a cute elderly couple dancing upfront too! I couldn’t help but snap a video to share! That’s relationship goals right there.
I started off the night with a mojito made with gin. It was delish! One of my party members actually took a sip and ended up ordering one himself. A couple of those gave me a nice buzz! Nice strong gin taste but not too overpowering. Nice large cup, so you definitely know I was having fun:)
As our appetizers we kicked it off with what is agreed upon as the BEST garlic bread ever. It’s a bit of a cheat though it’s laid with a cheesy cheddar spread. But hey, if it’s any indication other restaurants should take a page out of The Smoke House Book and start kicking up their garlic bread up a notch! The crust had a great crunch and the inside was very soft. Great complement of flavors from the Sourdough base and the salty garlic cheese.
We also had the Calamari, which I can’t particularly say is the best in my book but it’s definitely up there in terms of quality. I like mine crispy and fried with garlic, so I’m a bit biased. In terms of the type of Calamari served with this kind of cuisine, I’d say it’s an A+!!
Don’t even get me started on the Artichoke and Spinach dip! It was amazing! I think the tortilla chips served are actually fresh. Don’t quote me on it though but it came out a bit toasty so either they warmed it up or it was just pulled out of the fryer. Then again at this point I’m probably starting to flush from the alcohol, so it could just be in my head haha.
I ordered the Porterhouse steak cooked medium rare with a side of rice pilaf and clam chowder. The clam chowder came out first and the server suggested adding what I believe he said was cherry wine. It was a why not moment for me and the more alcohol the better, I guess lol. I had to save room for my main entrée so sadly I didn’t quite get to finish the clam chowder, but it is hands down the most flavorful and full body tasting clam chowder I’ve ever had. This is coming from someone who frequents restaurants by the ocean on the regular. Who knew I’d find the best clam chowder so inland.
The steak was a complete wow for me. I was completely expecting some 8 oz steak with a few garnishes here and there, but I swear it could’ve easily been a pound of meat if not more. It was a bit medium by the edges, but as I cut deeper into the slab of beef I found it was cooked just as I ordered it. You might call me weird but I hate lean meat. The great thing about the porterhouse steak or at the very least the cut I got was there was a nice attachment of fat to it. I love my steak juicy and fatty. There’s no other way to eat it but bloody raw and full of fat, it’s simply just so moist it melts as you chew into it.
It’s kind of funny for me to review this but I actually really liked the side of mixed vegetables. It wasn’t cooked too much so it had a nice give but still a classic crunch that you would expect from vegetables. Too many places get it wrong where they think I want to eat mushy vegetables that’s been cooked for way too long. I believe it’s slightly seasoned just to give it a bit of flavor and it was just awesome. Out of the entire meal the vegetables were the only thing I finished!
Which really brings me into the fact that I actually only ended up eating maybe a ¼ of my steak! I wish I had more room to pile drive it all down but it just wasn’t meant to be it seems. At the very least I’ll have a very hearty protein rich breakfast before I head out to the gym tomorrow morning!
My entire party was stuffed! Nobody finished their meal because it was just crazy amounts of food. When desserts came around, we were all very hesitant about even ordering one to share. Our server actually brought out a whole variety of desserts for us to choose from and if it weren’t for the lack of room, I’d take the entire tray! We ended up taking the molten lava cake to share between the 4 of us.
The molten lava cake had such a rich and hearty dark chocolate taste and it paired so nicely with the vanilla ice cream. The berries had a splendid refreshing tart taste that cleansed the palate for more food. I actually only ended up taking several bites because anymore and I probably would’ve needed to get my stomach pumped.
All in all it was a great experience. I caught up with an old friend who I haven’t met since I was probably 10 years old and I’m 21 now! It was a wonderful evening and I can’t believe I almost cancelled because I was simply too tired. Our server was great and the food was delightful. I would love to write more but I’ve got ZERO characters left!

This place has a valet that charges an awkward price of $ 5.50 but the valet people are great! Very respectful, they opened the door for us, and just overall friendly.
Damn. That’s the first word when you walk in. The décor is totally nostalgic and this place is very dimly lit.
Back to the setting. This place is like a sports bar but set back in the 1980s. It’s very classy yet divey, very sporty yet traditional, and very casual yet dressy. I came my brother and two friends and we were seated immediately. For a Saturday night the place was packed but there were no lines.
We were seated in a booth next to the bar and we had a prime seat on the booth that was able to appreciate the live band that started playing in the middle of our meal.
As appetizers we got «The World’s Best Garlic Bread,» the calamari, and the artichoke dip. My favorite was the artichoke dip but the world’s best garlic bread was pretty good too! It had dehydrated cheese on top of a sourdough bread and it was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. It was perfect. I wasn’t a fan of the calamari but I’m not a fan of any calamari done that way.
The appetizers were huge! I also got prompt service on my drinks and their draft beer tap is pretty good. I got the Stella Artois on tap and it was awesome. I ended up getting pretty full before I started to order and I ended up getting the Porterhouse Steak with a side of clam chowders and a sweet potato.
The clam chowder came out and they put a dash of cherry wine into it. It was the most interesting clam chowder I have ever eaten! The cherry wine flavor was a good edition the the clam chowder, but I think I’ll stick to my traditional clam chowder.
I also tried their mojito with gin and it was good. The drink was not too strong but it wasn’t too weak either. My brother ended up ordering two and finishing both of them.
While we were eating appetizers the band started playing. They were playing classic songs such as «Pretty Woman,» and other all time American classics.
The food came out relatively fast. I ordered my steak rare but it came out closer to medium-​rare but it was okay. The steak itself was huge! It was gigantic! Considering how much I’ve already eaten for the appetizers I didn’t have much room to put the steak. I couldn’t even eat half of the steak, and barely touched the sweet potato.
The steak itself was very tender and juicy. With a dash of A1 and Tapatio this steak was not bad for a $ 35 dollar steak solely for it’s sheer size and taste.
I’m going to keep this review short and end this review with their dessert. Their lava cake with a side of ice cream was soooo goood. It was such a great addition to end the night and I had a great time!

The Smoke House has the World’S Best Garlic bread. It says so right on the package. It’s true, end of discussion. It’s neon orange, enough said. Well, it has this cheezey garlicky spread on it and it is addicting. Anytime I’m all the way on the other side of the world from the west side I pick up a loaf or two. One for home one for lunch. Yes I know, a weeks worth of calories and fat for two halves of carbo garlic wonder. When you order take out there are a couple of options: cooked or uncooked; cut or uncut. Pay cash at the counter or credit in the bar.
I’ve eaten here a couple times and they make a mean chicken ceasar salad. The artichoke appetizer is good. I got one free in the month of October for their anniversary. They have a happy hour with free goodies and the last time I went in was Sunday and it looked like many a happy diner at the buffet $ 30/​$ 15kids.
AYCEGB!!! Parking is valet or never available street.

Great old historical place, all the movie people (on screen and behind the camera) went here. Had lunch with Bill Hanna here (Hanna-​Barbera). Formal valet in front of the old wood door. Old red booths, traditional atmosphere. Friendly staff, huge menu, famous for prime rib.
But what a different atmosphere on Christmas weekend. HUUUUUUGGGGEEE brunch in a huge room, everything from turkey and roast to Mexican specialties, and one whole dessert table.
Trouble is… it was a madhouse! We were seated in the bar so the football game was blaring, and people were traipsing back and forth to the brunch tables. Noisy, chaotic. Not the way I remember the Smoke House.
Everything was very delicious of course, but I’m going back on a weekday for lunch and enjoy my fare in a quieter, more serene atmosphere.
The prices are pretty good. The brunch was only around $ 33/​each and we had drinks.

It felt like being on the Hollywood set of an old movie. It has a timeless classic feel to the décor. Both the food and service were excellent.
Rack of lamb juicy, salmon cooked perfectly and the garlic bread (watch out) is soooo good.
But the best part of the evening was the entertainment. We danced all night to classic R&B and Pop hits.
If you enjoy a laid back kinda place where no one is struggling to be seen, and the people are friendly. This is the place for you.
Supper Club is the phrase that comes to mind. Enjoy!

Food at a restaurant truly defines an actor’s real personality. Speech. Movements. The real being comes out into the open. Rarw. This is a fact.
So… after a graduation photo session, a bunch of us (MFA actors) enjoyed a group lunch at Smokehouse…
* BBQ what?
* I’m not ready to order yet.
* Gimme cucumbers in my water.
* Ooo, I wanna get sparkling water.
* Fruit with tacos… Okay.
* You ordered the same thing as me.
* Why’d they give me cole slaw?
* What kind of place is this?!!
* Pass the steak fries.
* Gimme more meat!
* I can share.
* Smile for photos with food in y’all mouths…
* Is it too early to drink?
Now, how are we paying this bill… Lunch with fellow actors is a priceless bonding session: comedy meets drama. Fer real.

This was probably «the place» to go to back in the 1950s, based on conversations with relatives that remember going there back in the hay day. It’s not a place that I would normally pick for lunch, but sometimes you need to go along with traditions.
There was a lot of mention of their famous garlic cheese bread, but what they forgot to mention was that it was pretty awful. There was no taste of butter or cheese. It was a bright orange yellow color, and it was dry and powdery… it was some type of powdered cheese product. After taking a bite of it… the powder just stuck to the roof of my mouth.
Not expecting greatness, I decided to have their New England Clam Chowder. It was very salty, and didn’t offer anything satisfying. As I sat there and ate, all I could think of was… I bet all these ingredients come from SYSCO. :-(

I have driven past this place many times and it has always caught my eye. We decided to come here for date night and our whole experience was pretty great. Once you walk in you feel like you’ve been transported back to the 1970’s. I really don’t think anything at this restaurant has been changed, renovated or updated in at least 40 years, which I think adds to the charm of the place.
It was a Saturday night so the place got pretty packed. Most of the patrons were either senior citizens or large families, so keep this in mind if you’re looking for something more intimate or romantic.
Starting out, they brought out some garlic bread which was to die for! I got their Steak and Arugula Salad and I absolutely loved it. Their portions are huge so you’re left with a whole lot of leftovers. We got a side of mashed potatoes and green beans, both tasted great.
Overall great experience. I will definitely be coming back.

The Service: FANTASTIC! Our server, Yvonne, has been working there for 28 years! She is super sweet.
The Food:
The World’s Greatest Garlic Bread — Cheese Bread also available without garlic
The Clam Chowder — Very creamy and lots of ingredients inside the soup.
Cobb Salad — Chopped Chicken Breast, Avocado, Tomatoes, Bacon Bits, Ripe Olives, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Diced Eggs. Served over mixed Greens. The BIGGEST salad plate I have ever seen!!! The plate is as long as length of my forearm… I am not kidding! Perfect for sharing.
The Smoke House Prime Rib — A Smoke House specialty since 1946! Slow roasted, served with au jus and horseradish. The prime rib is super super super tender! They have many side order choices… my favorite, «baked sweet potato»!! They top with butter and brown sugar. OMG…
The Parking: Valet parking. Street parking free 2 hours.

Excellent restaurant à deux min des studios Warner. Plat de qualité et copieux.