50 Best American Restaurants near West Toluca Lake

“I had the bacon cheeseburger combo. As always, it was delicious and the staff is always friendly.
The atmosphere, well, you are outside eating with all the noise from the traffic but the food is great and I enjoyed it.

Parking: When it's busy, the parking lot behind get full with the patrons from the other businesses.“

“Delicious dining at it's best. Cornbread out of this world and best clams I've ever had!“

“We had a fabulous night. Food was amazing and service is top notch!“

“I have dined at Meteora many times before and it's usually been excellent however the night that we went, the timing of the courses was notably off and delayed. The couple next to us got there right before and another couple 2 tables down got there after us and they were both 2 entire courses ahead of us. The entire meal lasted 3 hours due to this. There was plenty of staff - we saw staff constantly circulating so I have no idea what happened. When I said something, they were apologetic and offered us more drinks on the house, which I did appreciate, however, I really wasn't planning on such a long dining experience and disliked that we were essentially forgotten for the first half of our time there.“

“Food was excellent! Great atmosphere! Definitely coming back the next time I’m in LA!!“

“Always excellent! And Wolfgang is a pleasure!“

“Visiting LA this week and had a fab time at the Clark Street Diner, excellent food😋“

“The food here is so good! The portions are also huge, my partner and I only ate half of what we got pretty much and were able to have the leftovers for brunch the following day ?, and it still schmacked after being microwaved! 5/5.

Decent service, it was a busy Saturday so it wasn’t anything to complain about ??

Atmosphere was great, washrooms were clean as well.

Only thing that sucked was finding parking, but we’re not from town, so parking could just be normal for locals?

Overall, you gotta try this place. The Vicky’s Breakfast is well balanced, the Pastrami was cooked perfectly and the roasted tomato and herb salad pairs with it so well to cut through that fat. The mushrooms were a sleeper in that plate ?‍? it was delicious! The chicken and waffles were great too, batter was light and crispy.“

“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!“

“The employee Alfredo always is very friendly and helpful and he also gives us excellent service. Another thing that he always smiling that’s why I feel very comfortable to ask someone when I needed . Alfredo is excellent employee.“

“Quality food, service and relaxed environment. Totally understated as the staff assist where needed with a minimum of fuss as we enjoyed the experience.“

“We have been going to Horses ever since they opened since it’s right in our neighborhood. The most friendly staff with a big shout out to Amanda. The most amazing craft cocktails and absolutely delicious food. I think we’ve almost tried everything on the menu and have not been disappointed once. Can be hard to get a reservation, but we usually get there at 5:15 and are able to sit at the bar with no problem.“

“Everything about the dining experience was exceptional!

Ambiance - The best outdoor seating on the street. They constructed some type of canopy, so that you were fully outside, yet covered.

Service. — Very friendly and prompt. The hostess took our reservation, gave an accurate wait time estimate…and maintained friendly eye contact as we waited. And our server was quite friendly and helpful.

Food — That is the main reason this restaurant gets a rare 5-star personal rating. The three of us chose from a wide array of dishes. EACH was so delicious that we were compelled to share with the others. Adult daughter ordered the Salmon pizza, amd raved. Wife got the Fish Tacos, and the Brussels Sprouts. Loved them. I ordered their Tremendous Burger. This had to be the first time in over a decade that a burger’s picture and description were compelling enough for me to order them at a sit down restaurant. I actually forgot how good an Ole’ Fashioned cheeseburger could taste.

There are clearly many restaurant choices in L.A. If you are in the Larchmont area, definitely try Great White!

Dietary restrictions: The server was very careful to ask if there were any allergies.“

“Amazing food!!! Service was great. Gotta have the Pork shank and Pop Corn situation!!!“

“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)“

“This is a great place to enjoy continental food. I was very surprised at how authentic the Indian food I ordered tasted. I ordered the butter chicken which came with naan, rice and chapatis. Butter chicken. It tasted like professional style and was very nice looking. It even surpassed some of the Indian restaurants I have tried before.“

“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!“

“Nos atendieron muy bien y la comida es fantástica!!“

“This was the perfect date night. We went on a Friday night and it wasn't too crowded, perfect for me because I can get overwhelmed by noise. The atmosphere is super chilled out, with some nice sounds from the speaker. My date and I really really enjoyed our meals and our waitress Danielle (Danny) was fantastic and gave use the best recommendations.“

“The music, ambiance“

“Excellent food, service and 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.“

“Great food, service and beautiful restaurant“

“biscuits “sent from heaven” Keyshia Cole voice Stopped by John O’Groats for some pre archery lesson fuel. Off rip, I knew it was gonna be bomb because my boyfriend actually has great taste and recommended it. I mean why would I date him otherwise? But I still had to be the one to taste it to believe it. Those biscuits put them on the MAP! I had lost faith in biscuits & gravy in this city. I have been let down time and time again because it was so weak. But these gave me hope for the future 🥹 I could see this place being my breakfast new normal. So if you ever want to stop by there, hit me up beforehand and we can brunch together🫶🏼🍽️ this is the type of place I would have FOMO over“

“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.“

“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 !!!!“

“good place and highly recommend.“

“I can't say enough good things about Jeff's gourmet. The food is fresh, well prepared, tasty, generous portions, reasonably priced for L.A. - Fast deliveries and always care to include napkins and forks. Really a wonderful restaurant. Thank you“

“Magnífico lugar para comer!! Excelente servicio Jessica, Jessenia y todos los que trabajan son grandiosos.“

“Great seafood place! Top notch seafood and service! Love their staff.“

“Got the Large Firebird, $16.43 after taxes and before tip. Bread was solid, with a giant bed of lettuce and a healthy portion of meat and cheese.

Definitely enough food to share between two people. Seating was plentiful at 1:30 PM on a Thursday.“

“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“

“The food is both eclectic and delicious. The location is both artsy and industrial with warm and inviting staff. I highly recommend this place for a date, business, family, or anything because it’s fabulous.“

“Great fresh food, amazing service!!!“

“Not only great breakfast foods, caring and attentive service.“

“A lot to choose from. Solid place for a quick bite to eat“

“The manager is a doll, staff is perfection, and the food was excellent.

Shout out to the beautiful location, the exemplary customer service, and managers' grace, attentiveness, and warmth. My friends brought me here for the first time (I wasn't the biggest fan of the food at the San Diego location), but this location changed my mind. My friend and her hubby come here a lot and the manager knew them well (and they are very particular about their restaurants, so that already says a lot about how special this place is).

Right away, i felt welcomed (it's a pricier place for my budget, but I didn't feel out of place thanks to how personable the staff is), and the service was amazing, and food was spot on. Dessert (bread pudding) was beyond fabulous and worth the calories.

The manager in particular came to the table to catch up with my friends all the while gracefully handling a busy night and making it look easy!!

Will absolutely be back!!“

“Best nik naks & steak strips ever!“

“The chicken and the customer service are so good, I was getting cucked by one of the employees and I made sure to thank him before I left. Will be coming back ?“

“The fried chicken was amazing and fresh. The breading as well was perfect and was not to think nor thin and cooked to perfection. The customer service as well was impeccable, all of the workers as well as the owners caters to your needs and makes sure that your enjoying the place. Hands down one of the best fried chicken as well as the customer service I’ve ever had“

“We love Charlie & Friends! Delicious food, friendly people, and a lovely atmosphere. The patio is wonderful. Dogs are welcome and it is child friendly. We love the secluded location and the ample parking. So glad we found it!“

“#AmazingRestaurant #TheFrontYard 🥰“

“Food and service were both extraordinary!!“

“The Breakfast burrito is a must Try! soooooooooooo Good!!! definitely coming back!!!!!!!❤️“

“I think this place is underrated. I stopped by here for dinner with friends and the atmosphere was chill enough, but loud enough to enjoy. The food (wings and burger) was really, really good, music was pumping and the place just felt comfy. This place gives off great vibes, so I definitely recommend checking it out.

This may be a GB Packer bar too“

“I came here for a brunch. The food is okay, but the prices are too high for the neighborhood. I ordered the shareable mimosas, which came in an un-rinsed carafe (think dust and bugs). Thankfully, the manager comped them, but I was still charged for the drinks that replaced them.

Ultimately, I paid $70 for 3 mimosas and a salad. Okay, fine, but when I tried to pay, the tip options were only 3, 5, and 7%. When I questioned the waitress about this, she admitted they'd already charged me an automatic 20% gratuity, and those were additional tipping options.

It's still a beautiful restaurant with pretty good food, but for not being very busy on a Saturday afternoon, the service could have been a lot better.“

“Indonesian fusion!! So good!“

“Great Ceasar salad and pork chop“

“excellent service. very rich“