50 Best American Restaurants near Lake Balboa

“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 have been coming to this restaurant from the beginning and the food is just the best. Fresh ingredients, simple recipes and wonderful atmosphere. Not to mention the deserts, they have such lovely, delicious sweets. The service is fantastic too.“

“My brother and I had the most amazing night of superb jazz and food this past Sunday, entertained by Betty Bryant and ensemble. Her fingers moved like liquid gold on the keyboard and her compositions were witty and mesmerizing. The word that kept coming to mind as they performed was "subtle." The music was powerful, but so discrete as to be gentle and gentile. Woodwinds, Bass, and Drums - all played with the kind of delight that makes everyone love the performers as well as the music. As for food, one dish stood out particularly: the creamed spinach with blue cheese. Please tell Chef I would love that recipe! I'm back home in Tennessee now and plan to attempt to copy it, but having the authentic recipe to serve to friends when we entertain would be over the top! Can't wait to visit my brother in LA again and return to Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc. Just wow! And Thank You!“

“Really good food but not spectacular. Wonderful ambiance and our server was fantastic. Parking lot underground is very convenient. Prices were not exorbitant. But at the end of the day, I didn't really eat anything that would make me go back“

“Upscale but relaxed and casual- nice vibes. We had a great view of the open kitchen from where we sat.“

“The food is phenomenal!! Everything is amazing“

“excellent service. very rich“

“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!“

“Love the burgers and sushi.“

“the size of a 4 top table in a booth being far too cramped for 3 men and a lady, the experience at Black Market was, again, top-notch. Lauren, the manager and many hat wearing server, took exceptional care of our table. Food was fired in the right order. We had courses come out at just the right times and great suggestions from the staff. The Korean bbq wings, the cauliflower, burrata with peaches, and the bolognese were perfectly cooked and delicious. Drinks are also fantastic - I had a classic Negroni. We'll be back .“

“First time dining here, and it definitely did not disappoint! The food was delicious, the service was warm and welcoming, and the staff was attentive and friendly. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. I'll definitely be coming back!“

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

“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.“

“Exellent !!!!!!! Good service !!!!“

“Thank you so much 😊 🥃🥃🥃🥤🍷🍷“

“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.“

“I come here once a year and it’s always incredible. The service is amazing & they always remember us somehow! We’ve had the same waiter each time!

Food is great & consistent and the ambiance is amazing. We’re from NYC but take a yearly trip to LA. This is a go to every time.

Caesar salad, Tomahawk, Mac n cheese, their break & butter 🙏“

“I'm hearing VERY PROMISING reviews about the quality of the waffles here, yes. I'm being told that the waffle quality is near (or surpassing!) the standards required.“

“I have to start with just saying wow. Together with Smyth my best dining experience in the US. Wonderful dishes with huge attention to detail and no shortcuts. Perfect service and very very friendly approach to all guests and the setting itself is super impressive. Highly highly recommended!“

“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.“

“😃very clean place to visit“

“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!“

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

“I love this place! They have the best “French dip” ever.“

“Everything is amazing. Yellowfin The tuna tartare, perfect seasoning, delicious salsa, fresh ingredients. Spectacular view, the service all the staff Maria, Jonathan, Abraham, Mateo everyone super friendly. Excellent atmosphere. The Chef Javier Lopez creates an innovative flavor combination, the presentation of the dish is impeccable. It's look like a work of art. We love 71 Above“

“Cool dicey bar feel with great drinks and fabulous bartenders! Loved it when it was Oyster Bar, and still loving it as Oy bar!!!“

“Excellent customer service . Food is delicious , all waitress are very attentive. Recommend“

“Great service and the food is very good highly recommended“

“Great tasting food! Highly recommended.“

“Terrible place duchie not mad“

“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!“

“Great service @ amazing food!“

“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.“

“It was my friend's first time in and we were told that the bar/drinks weren't going to be served. It doesn't say that anywhere on the website or menu, so that really changed how our experience went. Then, our server was fine, but the only one there for all the customers. This is my favorite Badmaash location so I felt disapointed that it wasn't perfect for my friend.“

“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! 🍔 🍟“

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

“Our Tatyana was excellent. The ambience of soul records is soothing. Great open air space.

We started with Quail and devilish eggs with tuna and shared a burger.

Oh, and side note - my favorite parts of the night was when a well lubricated woman walked up to the DJ booth and asked for the check and her husband behind her tried to keep her the DJ wasn't a service booth... He Looked to the sky like Ben Affleck did after he opened and closed the car door for Jennifer Lopez.

Drinks are nice. Would recommend this place and will be coming back soon.“

“Absolutely amazing place!! 🥰“

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

“The holy land of Hollywood. Canter’s is a staple of Los Angeles, and has been visited by many of the greats and legends. With an extremely impressive menu list, you will be happy with whatever you get. The pastry counter is excellent with some great black and white cookies.“

“Excellent food and service.“

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

“The bar at the Valley Inn is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in LA. Yes, it’s tiny but get there early, secure your seat and you’re in for a ride of the greatest cocktails served up by a ladies and gentlemen’s gentleman - the maker with the shaker, Bill. Seriously, make a friend of this guy and then introduce him and the bar to your favorite people - only your favorite people! The food in the restaurant is great but a tad expensive but the bar will become your new happy place. Bravo“

“chicken and waffles 🫶💯🍗🥞☕“

“Everything, from the communication leading up to our visit, to the elegant service, delicious food (even with an electrical problem in the kitchen causing a limited selection - so well handled we hardly noticed!), to the buzzing ambience, to the superb setting and decor - all came together in a perfectly beautiful evening. We will be back very soon and look forward to it!!!“

“Delicious cocktails !! Thank you Avalon hotel“

“I have to share how great Judith, the manager, was today. I messed up my to-go order and put two chicken tenders instead of chicken tenders and chips. She not only not charged me for the chips after explaining the situation but gave me quite a large portion. I know chips are cheap but this small painless interaction was just so appreciated. I’ll go out of my way to come back here“

“Wonderful, amazing, great. More than 5 stars. Everything is beyond amazing in Monsieur Dior restaurant. I went there for my mom’s birthday and we sat outside. The costumer service was more than great. It feels like we were in a Dior garden in France. It was just like a dream. They had the most delicious butter and it came from Normandy France. My main course was steak and it was delicious, then they brought dessert and candle for my mom’s birthday. Dessert was super delicious. Everything was magical. I’m so happy they opened this beautiful restaurant in Beverly Hills. I love it I can’t wait to go there again. Thank you for everything.“

“This restaurant is amazing!! Very worth the visit!!!“