50 Best American Restaurants near Lake Balboa

“Veggie burger late at night and great customer service. The gal in there is always so kind and upbeat to everyone. I’ve rolled in there after studying for graduate school a few times and it’s nice to end my night with such a friendly interaction. Thank you so much!“

“Very friendly and healthy atmosphere me and my guests had a blessed. Amazing food, beautiful hall“

“An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Spago Beverly Hills“

“I took a friend to The Henry to celebrate his birthday (which indicated on the Open Table reservation); it was a great choice. They had a birthday card for him when he sat down and provided a birthday dessert after our meal. The food and service were outstanding.“

“The fact this didn’t pop up for best restaurants in Burbank when searching google and TikTok is a travesty. This was phenomenal in every way and the owner genuinely seems to enjoy what he does. Everything is made in house including their sauces, the meat they used is displayed. If houses around here didn’t cost 1M I’d move here and eat this every day.

P.S. House sauce is amazing and the images pictured is the classic smash burger with an extra patty and the pastrami burger (which the wife loved)“

“Such a wonderful vegan oasis in the San Fernando Valley! As locals know vegan offerings in the valley are limited compared with the rest of the city. I am so happy that I found this place I will be coming here often! Great food and atmosphere all around!“

“If you’re going to the Academy Museum for a visit or a screening make sure to stop at Fanny’s (located inside the museum’s first floor) for a coffee, snack or meal. They have a cafe and restaurant, both offering quality food and beverages and a full bar. The restaurant has comfortable seating options and the cafe offers outdoor seating. The service is friendly and attentive. You’ll definitely have a great time and a good meal!“

“The music, ambiance“

“The Hammer is one of my favorite LA Museums, and I always love to stop in at Lulu’s for a bite to eat, the 3-course meal, or just a cappuccino (at the bar.) The food is inventive and delicious, featuring local produce. The courtyard setting is quiet, yet festive with the murmur of conversations below stringed lighting. Service is perfect.“

“The artistic name of the bistro matches the artistry and delicious flavors of the cuisine. A threesome: vegetarian, vegan, and carnivore found a multitude of savory options. Our waiter/thesbian: Chris was charming and anticipated our every request. Foreseeing a return.“

“Exellent !!!!!!! Good service !!!!“

“The menu are all small plates, delicious doesn’t matter what you order. The place was packed on a Monday night, a sign of good food and good service. The parking is $11 for dinner. In Los Angeles, this is very fair.“

“I celebrated Mother’s Day on the 12th of May 2024 at Joey in Woodland Hills. Very friendly atmosphere. Friendly welcoming . We had a very good and friendly service from Kavin. Good food. Nice presentation.“

“I’m visiting For the Win right after a visit from my nephew at the children’s hospital. I was hungry there was no line at service counter, I asked to check out the bacon and Natalie kindly showed me the quality. Nothing beats a good offer and fresh fries are my favorite“

“Delicious food and super friendly staff. I would highly recommend“

“Trust me— TRY THE BRUSSEL SPROUTS! Food is amazing, fresh, flavorful and great portion sizes. Reasonably priced, clean establishment, nice staff and quality customer service. My husband and I are making this our new date spot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you try it!“

“Thank you so much 😊 🥃🥃🥃🥤🍷🍷“

“Beautiful setting, fantastic service, and food was incredible! Highly recommend.“

“excellent service. very rich“

“Craig’s is our go to place to dine and celebrate all important occasions. It is truly our home away from home close to where we reside. Craig and his team are like family. The food and service are excellent and always consistent. This is definitely an incredible place for people watching as well. Thank you Craig for always warmly welcoming us.“

“😃very clean place to visit“

“Great owner,staff,food,locations! Conscientious of patrons allergies, and very safe for celiac's“

“EXCELLENT experience!!! We went here for my birthday dinner and not only was the food delicious and fresh, but the service was INCREDIBLE. We ordered one small drink, the burrata, meatballs, and tagliatelle, and our waitress (Kristin?) also brought us a comped cauliflower just because she wanted us to try her favorite thing. I forgot names, so sorry, but we interacted with a hostess, our main waitress, and another girl who were all so sweet and kind. They also ended up bringing us out an extra penne dish (not pictured). My daughter ordered the seasonal sorbet (peach-blood orange), and then they also brought me out a scoop of housemade vanilla ice cream to top off my birthday celebration. The service we received was really spectacular.

We would absolutely go back, even without the freebies.“

“Nice old school coffee shop diner with a big selection of breakfast items and lunch and dinner items. Prices are not bad, better than most for a place like this. Opened in 1971 I think and it hasn't changed much. A Canoga Park Iconic place.“

“Amazing dining experience. Our server had a great deal of knowledge about food items and was able to make appropriate recommendations for all of us. We loved the ambience and everyone's meal was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back. “

“Good food, nice vibe, cool crowd. Very friendly and attentive service for Brunch on a very rainy day.“

“Burger was good. For some reason, not as good as it used to be a few months ago tastewise. Bun, was unfortunately soggy as usual.

Staff there is fantastic, WELL TRAINED and is attentive. It's your customers' needs all of the time, so I know they're trained properly, as I have been a corporate trainer for restaurant chains.

Would be great if they stopped cooking fries & chips with deadly seed oils and used Healthy Beef Tallow instead. If they truly care - I'm certain they'll get their act together soon.

And I hope that they stop making the buns so soft that the beef, patty, it causes it to be very soggy.

Some people think that's the way a burger. It's supposed to be, but it's not. I've made plenty avergers at home, that are never soggy. Even when we ordered the buns well toasted, they still wind up soggy, half the time.“

“Excellent service and enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day Menu! Thank you for a great experience.“

“Great service @ amazing food!“

“Love the burgers and sushi.“

“We went with my friend who has raved about this place since arriving in the area and let me tell you it did not disappoint! Ordered the seafood tamales and sweet potato quesadillas (pictured) The service was great, the staff was very friendly and attentive, and the owners were friendly and attentive to their customers. Highly recommended!“

“Best food to enjoy with your love ones .. I recommend this place 100% and it’s not expensive for the portions you get in your order! Thanks Dogs Haus! 🍔 🍟“

“Great place to network! Perfect local Go to place after work or meet new business links and more.“

“The service was top notch. There is also a rooftop pool overlooking the city. Cool!☺“

“Great food, Great outside patio. Counter service is good, once you get your food though best not expect anything else in terms of service. We asked for the heater to be turned on and some ketchup...still waiting. This has been my experience pretty much everytime.“

“Friendly great food and cheerful! I laughed!!“

“I had an amazing experience. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was perfect—great atmosphere, and the playlist was on point with hits from the 90s and 2000s that brought back so many memories. The highlight of the meal was definitely the broccoli appetizer. It was incredible—crispy, flavorful, and unlike any broccoli dish I've had before. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole evening even better. I can't wait to go back!“

“We are visiting town from Texas and ran across Irvs burgers in Balboa. Service was friendly and quick. Breakfast burritos was perfect and the patty melt was amazing. Definitely recommend the chili cheese fries as well. The manager was friendly and welcoming! Thank you for your hospitality, quick eat, and delicious ice ice cream!“

“The food is phenomenal!! Everything is amazing“

“Excellent food and service.“

“One of my absolute favorites from home. The best staff ever, amazing food and more. My final meal before moving to Texas was here shared with great friends and family. Flying back next month for the first time since I moved a year ago and ALREADY a meal or two here has been in the group text!“

“Bright refreshing cool drinks“

“Brianna was our server tonight and she was absolutely amazing ! Such a joy to talk with and she recommended some of her favorites entrees to my family and I. The food was delicious ! The atmosphere was a vibe based on the ambiance and the awesome DJ!! My family and I were in town from Alabama and we enjoyed every minute at STK! We had filet steaks , Ny Strip, salmon, bacon mac n cheese , classic Mac n cheese, and brussel sprouts. Everything was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back and hope to see our amazing server Brianna.“

“Great food, great staff Lucy was my waitress and she was awesome! They served me at 2:30 when they were about to close friendly, fast and great food, try the cinnamon roll French toast“

“I was recommended to Nati’s by a friend. The menu is diverse & serves every craving you have when hungry! I just love Mexican food & these cooks have a gift! There’s a nice mix of Oaxaca & Jalisco in the food! The Nopales breakfast & salsas are excellent! Must try! Definitely coming back for more!!!“

“Staff is amazing. Food and coffee excellent. Highly recommend.“

“Todo estuvo excelente, primera vez que los visitamos y muy rico y limpio...muchas Gracias !.“

“This is my first time here and the customer service, quality of food and atmosphere was top notch.
I ordered the double cheeseburger with buffalo wings and both were amazing. The burger was juicy, flavorful and tender.
The wings had a unique seasoning of flavors and very juicy and not dry.
5 stars all around. Check this place out when you get the chance 🔥🔥🔥“

“Have been coming here since I was in my early 20’s but since moving away from the area have been craving it. I happened to be in the area and decided to stop and satisfy my craving. Got the 2 pastrami sandwich one for me and one for the Mrs who has never been here. I also got a brisket sandwich with the Cole slaw and potato salad and don’t forget the pickles. Just as I remembered them. All their bakery items sandwiches were delicious and the Mrs enjoyed it so much she ate hers and ate the other half of mine the next day. Definitely give them a try if in the area. Place is nice and staff friendly.“

“Utterly delightful. I visited Beverly Hills for 4 days and just wish I had a Wally's at home in Switzerland.

The team were nothing short of excellent from the moment we arrived.

The wine list is amazing and incredible value with some hidden gems.

Illya Haase is a true gentleman who very kindly organised for my wine to be opened and decanted before our arrival at my designated time.

The food was excellent and the whole experience was wonderful.

I will be returning and Wally's will be my first booking.

If you love wine, charcuterie and cheese I am not sure you can find a better venue.

Highly recommended.

Thank you!“