Cool to place watch the planes, big outdoor area for kids to play, over-priced terrible food, and lazy service. Avoid if you can. Been here a few times and there's something about it that just doesn't work for us. Being a bbq guy I've tried the bbq place twice and both times I wasn't impressed. We were told there were no pizzas left, but the people that sat after us both had pizzas? The ice teas were all labelled wrong and instead of fixing each line/tap, they spent ten minutes to print out temporary labels and put them over the original display. Everyone working there seems to not care and the lady in front of us when we were in line had to wait about ten minutes for a manager to come down to talk to her. There are a lot of loud kids which is fine when they're outside, but for some reason this seems to be the spot for incompetent parents letting their kids scream inside. We were actually laughing at how bad these parents are.
Sylvia L.
What a wonderful experience. First time at this establishment and I appreciate it very much. We had a nice lunch and enjoyed the history it has to share. It's the perfect spot for families, children, and fans of aviation and history. Ordering was simple. You can use a self order monitor at the front or you can order at the desired food location. You'll get a text when food is ready. They have a variety of food, refreshments, and a bar. Food prices were appropriate as well as portions. Indoor seating gives you the opportunity to enjoy the planes and ambiance of the restaurant. It's was a sunny day so we enjoyed the seating area outdoors located on the patio. There's a playground for your children to enjoy, incoming flights landing at LAX (across the street) that fly directly over head! What a treat for children and those who love planes. Lastly, there's also a path of retired or replicated airplanes, with a history that goes back to wwll. My son was in heaven, as he was inspired to share all of his knowledge on the science of airplanes and the history of aviators Lastly, plenty of free parking! Definitely a place worth visiting.
Arion R.
Such an interesting time at this venue because it's rich with history and memories. The food court and bar are a pleasant touch to the remodeled meeting and banquet rooms. I love the people here most. Romina is a gem as are the rest of the staff. My only tip during the lunch rush is a few more staff would be useful and I say this with complete respect to the difficult times this country is experiencing. Plenty of parking to suit your needs always!!! Plan an event here or pop in and chill. We did both today
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Excellent! My ribs are tender and my mac and greens were seasoned to perfection!
Love going to the Proud Bird to watch airplanes, relive history and enjoy some food and drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Richard Beaver
Nothing like it once was. It has basically turned into a food court with a view of planes landing at LAX. The atmosphere of the place left a lot to be desired. The food was only fair and we had to wait a long time for the preparation of it. Surprisingly, they have no Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
John Alcala
We went there for a birthday party and everything ran fairly smoothly. The food was pretty good although the beef I got was a little fatty but if you like your sliced beef like that, you'll love it. But the venue itself gets 5 stars for sure. Very nice setting with ample parking and kids will love the airplanes outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Josh Saltsman
The food was nothing special and it took half an hour before anyone even started prepping the food.
BEWARE! The event space service was appallingly horrible. I recently contracted with the event center for my loved one's repast luncheon which was to begin immediately following the funeral BUT upon arrival my guests were greeted to an empty room (no appetizers, no tea/water, NO FOOD)! We were told by wait staff that food would not be served for another 90 minutes; so my hungry guests had to sit around and wait for service...while I scrambled to find out what happened. Apparently, there was a mix up with directions to the kitchen by the sales office. Eventually, food was served. But to add injury to insult, while I contracted and paid for 100 guests/lunches, it was apparent that the kitchen only prepared and served the approximate 75 guests in attendance. We were not allowed to package what should have been 25 leftover dinners to donate to a local women's shelter (sales cited Covid restrictions)! In fact, several guests arrived late and were told there were no appetizers or meals available. Obviously, the kitchen did not prepare 100 meals but I most definitely paid for them. This was a complete nightmare and I hate to relive it! Save yourself the heartache and financial loss; and think twice before contracting here for a repast or any other important event.
Valentina Rios
Great place to go eat and take the kids to play while also watching the airplanes go by. The place is very family friendly and affordable. Food is good but I wish more options and ways to order were available. I gave 3 stars on service because it was a busy time and the lady at the bar where you have to order all your food and drinks seem overwhelmed as the line was very long. Later I found out you could also order at a kiosk, however if you order drinks you must go back to the lady to give them to you and have to wait while also helping the people in line. Food takes also a long time to get it. Overall I do recommend this place to go with anyone.Parking: Free parking and a lotKid-friendliness: Good for toddlers and small children
Had my wife repass here every aspect of this place was top-notch. I appreciate their
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laina E
The food was AMAZING. You can see the cooks and workers for the most part preparing and working hard. Three stars is literally for the slowness and confusion this place brings. To us it was easy to navigate but of course an older group came in and in using the limited amount of kiosks took forever for us to even order. I mean almost 30 minutes in line. It was complete chaos trying to get our food. We didn’t realize our drinks were ready right away (had to reread the confusing sign; no one was around to help). So they sat being watered down at the bar. Apparently even though we give our number we have to go to the bar and stand and hope they call your name for your drink; they only text for food. Next the wait, we were on our way to the airport so why not stop by a restaurant nearby. Our mistake, it took over 45 minutes to get our food. And last but probably the most annoying is the lack of responsibility of the parents there. No one is around to make sure you’re not being run into by children who have free range to run around everywhere. We didn’t even attempt to fight to get outside. I chalk this all up to bad management and it’s sad because I can never trust a good experience timing wise if I don’t know whether they will be busy or not. But again thank you to the workers diligently doing their best even though they’re clearly not staffed properly. Also, it was a shame because they are on the front line trying to make everyone’s meals while ppl are asking questions, upset and frustrated waiting and not a manger in site to help, check in or assure us that anything will get better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
James Owens
One of my family’s favorite places to bring the kids. Easy parking, many food options, nice staff, and a great back yard with views of planes landing at LAX over the playground and the retired military planes the kids can run around.Parking: Tons of free parking lot parkingKid-friendliness: The best place to bring a kid. Enclosed yard with a playground.
Cool to place watch the planes, big outdoor area for kids to play, over-priced terrible food, and lazy service. Avoid if you can. Been here a few times and there's something about it that just doesn't work for us. Being a bbq guy I've tried the bbq place twice and both times I wasn't impressed. We were told there were no pizzas left, but the people that sat after us both had pizzas? The ice teas were all labelled wrong and instead of fixing each line/tap, they spent ten minutes to print out temporary labels and put them over the original display. Everyone working there seems to not care and the lady in front of us when we were in line had to wait about ten minutes for a manager to come down to talk to her. There are a lot of loud kids which is fine when they're outside, but for some reason this seems to be the spot for incompetent parents letting their kids scream inside. We were actually laughing at how bad these parents are.
What a wonderful experience. First time at this establishment and I appreciate it very much. We had a nice lunch and enjoyed the history it has to share. It's the perfect spot for families, children, and fans of aviation and history. Ordering was simple. You can use a self order monitor at the front or you can order at the desired food location. You'll get a text when food is ready. They have a variety of food, refreshments, and a bar. Food prices were appropriate as well as portions. Indoor seating gives you the opportunity to enjoy the planes and ambiance of the restaurant. It's was a sunny day so we enjoyed the seating area outdoors located on the patio. There's a playground for your children to enjoy, incoming flights landing at LAX (across the street) that fly directly over head! What a treat for children and those who love planes. Lastly, there's also a path of retired or replicated airplanes, with a history that goes back to wwll. My son was in heaven, as he was inspired to share all of his knowledge on the science of airplanes and the history of aviators Lastly, plenty of free parking! Definitely a place worth visiting.
Such an interesting time at this venue because it's rich with history and memories. The food court and bar are a pleasant touch to the remodeled meeting and banquet rooms. I love the people here most. Romina is a gem as are the rest of the staff. My only tip during the lunch rush is a few more staff would be useful and I say this with complete respect to the difficult times this country is experiencing. Plenty of parking to suit your needs always!!! Plan an event here or pop in and chill. We did both today
Excellent! My ribs are tender and my mac and greens were seasoned to perfection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauce, BBQ, Chicken Tenders Fries & Coleslaw, Chicken and Waffle
Love going to the Proud Bird to watch airplanes, relive history and enjoy some food and drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Nothing like it once was. It has basically turned into a food court with a view of planes landing at LAX. The atmosphere of the place left a lot to be desired. The food was only fair and we had to wait a long time for the preparation of it. Surprisingly, they have no Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
We went there for a birthday party and everything ran fairly smoothly. The food was pretty good although the beef I got was a little fatty but if you like your sliced beef like that, you'll love it. But the venue itself gets 5 stars for sure. Very nice setting with ample parking and kids will love the airplanes outside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food was nothing special and it took half an hour before anyone even started prepping the food.
Food: 3
Service: 1
very accesible and great to visit
Nice place I will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Waffle
Restaurantji Recommends
BEWARE! The event space service was appallingly horrible. I recently contracted with the event center for my loved one's repast luncheon which was to begin immediately following the funeral BUT upon arrival my guests were greeted to an empty room (no appetizers, no tea/water, NO FOOD)! We were told by wait staff that food would not be served for another 90 minutes; so my hungry guests had to sit around and wait for service...while I scrambled to find out what happened. Apparently, there was a mix up with directions to the kitchen by the sales office. Eventually, food was served. But to add injury to insult, while I contracted and paid for 100 guests/lunches, it was apparent that the kitchen only prepared and served the approximate 75 guests in attendance. We were not allowed to package what should have been 25 leftover dinners to donate to a local women's shelter (sales cited Covid restrictions)! In fact, several guests arrived late and were told there were no appetizers or meals available. Obviously, the kitchen did not prepare 100 meals but I most definitely paid for them. This was a complete nightmare and I hate to relive it! Save yourself the heartache and financial loss; and think twice before contracting here for a repast or any other important event.
Great place to go eat and take the kids to play while also watching the airplanes go by. The place is very family friendly and affordable. Food is good but I wish more options and ways to order were available. I gave 3 stars on service because it was a busy time and the lady at the bar where you have to order all your food and drinks seem overwhelmed as the line was very long. Later I found out you could also order at a kiosk, however if you order drinks you must go back to the lady to give them to you and have to wait while also helping the people in line. Food takes also a long time to get it. Overall I do recommend this place to go with anyone.Parking: Free parking and a lotKid-friendliness: Good for toddlers and small children
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, BBQ, Chicken and Waffle, Kids BBQ Brisket, Pulled Pork Sandwich
Had my wife repass here every aspect of this place was top-notch. I appreciate their
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was AMAZING. You can see the cooks and workers for the most part preparing and working hard. Three stars is literally for the slowness and confusion this place brings. To us it was easy to navigate but of course an older group came in and in using the limited amount of kiosks took forever for us to even order. I mean almost 30 minutes in line. It was complete chaos trying to get our food. We didn’t realize our drinks were ready right away (had to reread the confusing sign; no one was around to help). So they sat being watered down at the bar. Apparently even though we give our number we have to go to the bar and stand and hope they call your name for your drink; they only text for food. Next the wait, we were on our way to the airport so why not stop by a restaurant nearby. Our mistake, it took over 45 minutes to get our food. And last but probably the most annoying is the lack of responsibility of the parents there. No one is around to make sure you’re not being run into by children who have free range to run around everywhere. We didn’t even attempt to fight to get outside. I chalk this all up to bad management and it’s sad because I can never trust a good experience timing wise if I don’t know whether they will be busy or not. But again thank you to the workers diligently doing their best even though they’re clearly not staffed properly. Also, it was a shame because they are on the front line trying to make everyone’s meals while ppl are asking questions, upset and frustrated waiting and not a manger in site to help, check in or assure us that anything will get better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
One of my family’s favorite places to bring the kids. Easy parking, many food options, nice staff, and a great back yard with views of planes landing at LAX over the playground and the retired military planes the kids can run around.Parking: Tons of free parking lot parkingKid-friendliness: The best place to bring a kid. Enclosed yard with a playground.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5