50 Best American Restaurants near Lake Balboa

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

“Yeah, Fatburger has a ton of locations, but this one is actually really good. The workers are super nice and you can tell they actually care. Every time I go, the place is clean and busy, which is always a good sign. I had to take a second to leave them 5 stars because they really earned it.“

“Absolutely fantastic. The best farm-to-table concept I've ever experienced. Extremely clean flavors: the quality of the ingredients shine through in every dish.

The Pastry chef is a standout: the truffle snd lemom pot de creme were the best i have ever had. Definitely get dessert.“

“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!“

“An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Spago Beverly Hills“

“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“

“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!“

“excellent service. very rich“

“Love the burgers and sushi.“

“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.“

“Loved everything about this place!
Staff was excellent and attentive. Food was amazing and very, very creative. The brick barrel vaulted ceiling that runs the length of the restaurant really adds to the ambiance of this place. Out of the seven dishes, only two were not as flavorful as expected. They were good by most other restaurant's standards, but just not great like the others. The other five dishes more than made up for this small blip.Can't wait to go again.

Must tries:
Quail Deviled Eggs with Ahi Tuna and Dill are amazing!!
Hamachi with sprouted broccoli, tempura, ponzu, shiso aioli, Black Sesame Seeds
Charred Brussels Sprouts with almonds, grapes, and Pecorino Romano
Lamb chops with Aji Amarillo, rosemary, and yogurt. These were the most tender lamb chops I have ever had. And that often overly-lamb flavor was not there.
And do not pass up on the Charred Skirt Steak with yuca, chile de árbol, and aji mojo. Cooked to a perfect medium rare and extremely tender and exploding with flavor. The most expensive item of our dinner at $48 and absolutely worth it.“

“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.“

“Thank you so much 😊 🥃🥃🥃🥤🍷🍷“

“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.“

“Outstanding experience from start to finish.

We spent about 3 hours at Somni, and the pacing was so impeccable that the time flew by. Every single dish was executed flawlessly, showcasing an impressive balance of culinary creativity and thoughtfulness without being overly ostentatious.

What makes Somni truly special is the seamless harmony of the team. The kitchen and service staff work in perfect synchronization, delivering top-tier hospitality that feels both professional and warm. They even weave a subtle, lighthearted sense of humor into their presentation and custom utensils, which added a wonderful touch to the evening.

An exceptional dining experience that fully justifies a 3-star Michelin caliber. We are already looking forward to our next visit. 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“

“Exellent !!!!!!! Good service !!!!“

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

“The food is phenomenal!! Everything is amazing“

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

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

“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!“

“Food, service, and ambiance: well-deserved five stars. Try the brie and truffle baguette - it's finger-licking good. In general, I recommend ordering shareables like their charcuterie plate.“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing place!! 🥰“

“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.“

“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 !.“

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

“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“

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

“Excellent food and service.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“If you need to host a last minute group lunch / brunch / dinner in LA…

We had a truly great experience at STK Westwood.

Booked online. No back and forth emailing and trying to figure out a PDF. They were very communicative. Logos on the menus. Generous mimosas. Multi course menu with variety for different dietary needs.

Bonus is that our event was on the weekend so the lot next the restaurant was flat rate.“

“chicken and waffles 🫶💯🍗🥞☕“

“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.“

“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“

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

“great place to visit and dine it’s an icon“

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

“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!!!“

“Friendly bartenders & awesome food! 🍔“

“Looks like a nice hotel with great service.“