Very nice spot for upscale dinner & drinks. It's at the Cahuenga/Vineland intersection, so if you're coming from the Studio City area, it's the perfect date night stop before heading over to the Chinese for a movie. Parking can be tricky - I found a spot on a side street. The cocktails were nicely curated and tasty. We tried the "Aura" gin & prosecco drink and "The Smoking Gun", a scotch and honey concoction that's smoked tableside. We also ordered a beer and glass of La Marca to enjoy with our entrees, and they were brought to us at the appropriate time. For mains, we got the petit filet and the salmon. The steak came cooked perfectly, with amazing mashed potatoes. My salmon was bomb - accented by asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, and a sweet chili sauce. I inhaled it. We also shared a basket of truffle fries, crispy and decadent with two dipping sauces. Service was highly efficient and the space is attractive, all without any pretension. Can't wait to come back for brunch! read more

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came here on a Saturday evening ~630PM with my group of 10! We were able to be seated quickly and given ample time to think about what to order. I ordered the Steak Caprese - nice portion and delicious shoestring fries!! Friends and I loved the ambience, would come back again! read more

Gray Tavern - Steak Caprese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Such a great find. Thank you Caryn for suggesting this place. The chicken and waffle was A M A Z I N G ! Amadi was great. Attentive with common sense. Instead of grouping the table settings she set different groups in different areas. The Blood Maria's were phenomenal. The vibe is cute and laid back. Great new ownership. read more

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Lovely place to hang out in the evening. Great music and not very loud. Their customer service is amazing especially Paulina . We tried the mushroom tacos, so good..! read more

Gray Tavern - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fantastic service and the food was delicious! We had a reservation for 6 indoors - note that groups 7+ will be seated outside in the patio. Indoor space is quite small but cozy. Our only hiccup was that their cocktails were STRONG for a brunch. read more

Gray Tavern - Salmon Benedict with fruits and country style potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We love the food here. Tonight we had the flat bread prosciutto and the mac and cheese. We usually sit at the bar and after tonight I've decided to write a review. The bar tender tonight is the same guy we've had a couple of times before. At first I thought he was just having a bad day, but no. He's like this all the time. Not personable or a conversationalist at all. Okay I get it, some of us are shy or what not. But, a bartender? First one ever. Sorry Viacheslav, but a smile or how you doing? Is enough, you know? Don't get me wrong he works. He's cleaning glasses and restocking the bar, but he never asks how the food is or if you'd like a refill or to let you know that he's going in break. While we were eating he disappeared to a table in the back of the bar to be in his phone. Never said he was going on break or even asked how the food was or if we need a refill or anything. My husband wanted a refill and kept waiting, it got to a point where I got up as asked a waitress at the kiosk if we could get a refill. She was so kind and helped us out. I hate writing reviews like this, but three strikes you're out. I suggest eating in the restaurant, the service is way better. The bar was empty tonight, and I now know why. read more

Such a cute calm place honestly was super surprised at how freshly made everything was. Everything came out as it was ready super yummy, the meatballs were my favorite. The staff is super friendly would recommend read more

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The food delicious and delightful The service is good could be better and faster I recommending the restaurant the food and that ambiance is very delightful nice for friends gatherings too read more

My friend and I met at Gray Tavern for dinner and drinks after work. This place has great vibes. It felt like we were in a chic LA restaurant without actually having to go to dtla (which I avoid at all costs now. Lol). The outdoor patio was lovely. The cocktails were good. Our appetizer was amazing. Cooked with lemon, Greek yogurt, mint, red onion, and roasted garlic, the crispy cauliflower was quite possibly the best cauliflower dish I have ever had. Sadly, the mac and cheese was bland and unimpressive in comparison. Nevertheless, everything else was a hit and the mac and cheese was the only miss, hence the 4 stars. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

Gray Tavern - Mac & cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great drinks and great food! Love the outdoor patio vibes too. I came here with a girlfriend for some drinks and food and was super impressed. Our waitress Sydney was SO friendly and provided great service. We ordered french fries, wings, and shrimp tacos. The food was so good! The shrimp in the tacos was juicy and cooked well. Also loved the guac on top. The wings were not your typical buffalo wings, they were almost sweet and spicy. I really enjoyed them. Fries were great to share as the portion was pretty large. I would come back here just for drinks and vibes. On a weekday evening is was super chill, but I have seen it get busy on weekends. I am definitely going to make this my new spot to grab drinks with friends. I am looking forward to coming back and trying more of their food! read more

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Stopped by for a drink on our way home on a Sunday. Decor inside is really nice. The music selection was really good especially if you have a penchant for 80's tunes! The Bart was super friendly and the beer was really good. Will be back. read more

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Solid neighborhood tavern. Good drinks, decent prices, no weird attitude. I had their burger with fries -- nothing fancy, just done right. The draft beer selection could be bigger, but what they had was cold and fresh. Crowd was mixed -- some regulars, some people just stopping in. Music wasn't too loud, which I appreciated. Service was quick and laid-back. Nothing mind-blowing, but exactly what you want from a local bar: decent food, solid drinks, no drama. Would come back. read more

Gray Tavern - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Menu rehauled with lots new that's thankfully not the same gastropub dishes you see everywhere! Cheese Fondue - Nervous it would be simple and heavy/greasy, but holy cow it's way better! Uncscious and cozy, but balanced. Meatballs - No complaints. Tender, well seasoned, with light herb and spice. Well done and comforting homey vibes, if not groundbreaking. Curious if it could be jazzed up/more unique. Tartare Quartet - Love trying a variety of small things! Tomato was deceptively simple until basil cames in and ended on a curious umami note I can't peg. Beef is balanced by cornichons. Tuna has mango and truffle, which is not overdone. Mushroom has big mushroom flavor with melted cheese. An attractive spread with lots of fun, different things to try. Happy to come back and keep exploring the new menu! read more

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Went to the grand reopening of this bar and I have high hopes for this place. The bar manager Sydney - who was really nice said they were under a new owner and he's made some great changes so far. I love the vibes of this place. It has a nice ambiance and outdoor seating. I tried the Passionfruit marg-tini that was good and the salsa they have with the chips was really good too. We tried little bites of things during the reopening but not sure which items were on their actual menu. But I'll definitely be back. read more

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We loved every item we got off the menu. Big shout out to the cauliflower starter. Everything tasted very fresh and flavorful. We also loved how cute the back patio is with all the string lights. Service was awesome too. We ate here after Universal Studios and it was such a great ending to the day. read more

Had a terrific brunch with friends on Sunday. Back patio is lovely and Mimosas were excellent. When we ran out of juice our wonderful waitress happily brought more. Inside tip- order the bottle of champagne mimosas rather than the bottomless. My only small wish would be more choices in the menu but our experience was great. read more

Not sure if it was an off night because of the rain, but Gray Tavern wasn't what we were expecting. We walked into an empty bar with the football game loudly on. It was kind of awkward for us because we thought (according to the reviews) that the environment would be a bit more of a toned down, cozy type of experience. My husband ordered a beer ($9) and I got the Oaxacan Fall ($15), which was basically a mezcal old fashioned with earl grey syrup. The cocktail was actually quite interesting and tasty. FYI they don't have happy hour on the weekends, which was a little disappointing because that's what's on the online menu. The ones in the photos are up to date. I'm inclined to give them another try at some point. read more

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I mean really?!?! BRUNCH was off the hook! Bloody Mary was perfect. Ricotta Pancakes and eggs to die for! Can't wait to come back and make my way thru the menu! Service and vibe were on point! read more

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My friend suggested this place for Happy Hour because it was from 5-7PM. But we learned when we got there that we could not sit at the outside tables, we had to sit at the bar in order to enjoy Happy Hour. Strike 1! Also parking was a pain in the butt because it was right off of Ventura and was only meters. The staff, however, was very nice and accommodating. When we made our way to the outside after sitting uncomfortably at the bar, we ordered a flatbread and another round of drinks. Flatbread was good, but drinks were super sweet. Overall an alright place. read more

Had a great time visiting Gray Tavern. The patio out the back is a really nice chill vibe to hang with friends or a low key date night. The service seemed to have been on the slower side. With a couple more staff it can certainly alleviate stress on staff and a more efficient service for guests. The drinks were well made and flavorful. The smoked salmon flatbread could have done with some capers, lemon juice or balsamic glaze to give it a salty or vinegar kick. The seared salmon was really nice as was the crispy cauliflower. Parking is either street or you can park in the Ralph's parking lot across the street. Definitely a cute little gem worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

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An absolute gem of a place!! I had a large party to celebrate my husbands birthday and we were able to enjoy the back patio which was covered and well heated. Edgar, was super quick to reply to all emails and was at the restaurant during the party and was super kind. We did a bunch of appetizers and all of them we delicious... hard to pick a favorite, but the meatballs and the sliders were top notch! We are planning on another birthday celebration soon! The food, cocktails and the service at Gray Tavern are impeccable. read more

Popped in because of how late they are open- really enjoyed the layout and vibe. The meatballs were incredible in a way I was not expecting. Wish they offered half sized appetizers but they are decent proportions. Crispy Cauliflower was good but not as crispy or hearty as I needed them to be. Eating these after the meatballs made me wish I ordered more meatballs instead. Tried the "Emotionally Unavailable" cocktail per the recommendation of my very attractive waiter, excellent drink with a great size. I liked how spicy and strong the drink was. Waiter was great and super accommodating read more

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The food is pretty good. I had their burrito for brunch on the weekend and was pleasantly surprised with the flavors and quality. Even the salsa was really good. would definitely recommend for brunch. read more

Best service I've ever had in a bar. The waitress was so helpful with helping me find a drink because I don't usually. Will return. Give her a raise read more

We had the best time here last week! Great for big groups and small gatherings! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The inside is very spacious and if you follow through the bar area it will lead you to an outdoor patio. A little loud for our group so we decided to sit inside. Our bar tender and server was the very handsome and friendly Zane. He suggested a lovely chilled Chardonnay and the crispy grilled chicken burger for me. Spot on!!!! My friends ordered the Tuna Burger and a regular burger. All of our orders came with fries. Our servings were huge and very tasty. The tavern bar had a few tv screens and plenty of seating. It was obvious that many of the patrons were regulars and were quite at home here. We will be back for sure! Next time I think we will sit out back! read more

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Stopped by for happy hour on a Sunday afternoon. The bartender team was excellent and so was their cocktail program. Chris made a killer spicy margarita called the HotShot. At only $8 during happy hour it was a good deal. He also made some other fantastic cocktails when I let him pick some he thought I would like. My favorite was his whiskey sour. We thought the fried chicken burger would have been better. Nice quality in the chicken but it was just missing something. The fries were thick and done perfectly. My favorite appetizer was the mint Labneh and Feta. It was really tasty and a good looking dish too. Wish they had some food options on hh but all and all a good time. read more

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Go for the food go for the cocktails go for the service the best. The staff is so friendly. I can't tell you how fabulous everybody that works There is. It's so pretty. The drinks are insane. The food fantastic. Patio is just lovely and the interior is just as good. You can't go wrong my new favorite spot in the valley!! read more

Gray Tavern - A great place to join all your friends and knit on a Sunday afternoon! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Respectfully, the food was mid! It wasn't bad but it wasn't great! Their fries tasted like something I would get at a fast food drive thru... our server was sweet and very efficient. She was serving all of the tables and did an excellent job remembering to tend to everyone! If a friend of mine invited me there to eat, I would go again, but I certainly wouldn't go on my own or recommend it to anyone! The outdoor seating in the back was really nice for conversation with friends! read more

Great service very attentive and friendly Delicious meat balls. Cocktails were generously made read more

GF and I went back 12/06/24. Food was great! Both the lasagna and petite filet were delicious. Will definitely be ordering either one again and again. And music was right, matching the environment and what I'd expect. Wasn't my kind of music, but I don't expect every place to play my kind of music. I expect the playlist to match the overall feeling they're going for, to match the vibe of the joint. This time it did, which made the whole experience much better than last time! Amazing to me how many bar / restaurant owners don't understand how important lighting and music is to the overall experience. Gray's got it right for sure! And a killer back patio to boot! read more

Food: 5/5 Service:5/5 Ambiance:5:5 Overdue Review but we came on a Thursday Night pouring with rain. We were the only ones here but it was a cool place upon entering. The vibe was cozy, intimate, and casual. It is a great place to go by yourself, catch up with friends, or even a chill date to grab some food. Our waiter was awesome. He took the time to give recommendations from the food and drink menu. He was also very friendly and we cracked some laughs and good spirits! He repeatedly checked on us and made sure we were satisfied with our meals. He was wonderful and would be glad to dine in again to be served by him. Food and drinks were also great!! I loved my burger and the fries were delicious! I ate everything off my plate. My friend also liked their nachos and wow it was huge! I'm thinking next time I order the nachos because it looked IMPRESSIVE! read more

Gray Tavern - Crispy Fried Chicken Burger, Nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cocktails at the Tavern! A hidden gem with lots of seating at the bar, at a table in back in the patio-ish area or overlooking the street via window seating. This diamond in a haystack is near Universal Studios off Ventura Blvd and Vineland just across from the Ralph's shopping center. Welcome to Studio City! Gray Tavern has a solid selection of familiar and specialty craft spirits as well as a few good selections of craft beer and wine. Happy Hour is daily from 4pm to 6pm and 9pm to close. The food options are vast, though the kitchen is usually closed by 9pm. They do have vegetarian and gf options and can do a lot of vegan friendly nom noms also. There are gender neutral restrooms, lots of street parking (plus in back parking) and great music through the day/night Tommy the bartender is amazing and charming. Thank you for two quality cocktails sir! Vodka Cranberry & Vodka Soda - both well made and with vodka of choice (which isn't considered well drink standards for happy hour). It's good times and great vibes at GT! read more

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Went to gray tavern on a Saturday morning around 10am for breakfast. We made a reservation on Yelp but there was ample seating when we got there. The server was really nice. We went with the chicken and waffles which came with some berries. We also ordered a vanilla latte. Everything was very mediocre. The coffee didn't hit the spot and I wish we didn't order it there, and just gotten coffee elsewhere. The chicken and waffles was super basic too-- nothing special. I enjoyed the berries though lol. The back patio had heaters which was nice, and they had some larger tables for big parties. I probably won't be returning unless it's for a larger gathering and we can't find another place to accommodate. read more

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I really don't appreciate the denial of California state laws. The bar manager doesn't know the no dog law and doesn't care. There was a big dog in the front room and it shook its coat at least once during my meal! I ordered the chicken sandwich! It's was okay. The bun wasn't toasted and didn't hold the big piece of chicken, it's just a bad choice of bun for the juicy chicken! The fries were cool but you had to eat them fast. They aren't good cold! To top it off, my margarita wasn't amazing! It tasted off! But I did drink it! I was excited to eat here, but it didn't end up a good experience! I'll add the link to California laws!!! http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/docs/WhatsNew/FAQPetAllowance.pdf read more

Met some friends for a birthday brunch and we enjoyed this place. Sat on the patio, decorated nicely, with succulent wall & string lights. The fan made cooler on this warm day. Our waitress was nice, food came out fairly quick. We ordered drinks and then our dishes, I got the pancakes with eggs and bacon. My wife forgot the breakfast sandwich. Everything tasted great! We'll be back again. read more

Great place , great ambience, amazing food, and customer service. If you haven't been to this place, I highly recommend they have some amazing drinks and every Wednesday night is a jazz night. If you are a jazz lover, you would definitely love this place. Highly recommend. read more

The wings and meatballs are where it's at! Low key vibe with great bites. And great service!

ONCE AGAIN making third time with more to come - OUR GO-TO place down the street ~ this time(served by Isadora, wonderful) we did: HAPPY HOUR MENU : PERSONAL NACHOS $8 House tortilla chips with melted cheese, beans, pico de gallo, ranchera sauce, and sour cream/Add guacamole $3 then THE SMOKED SALMON FLATBREAD $19 Smoked salmon, crème fraîche, herbs, arugula, red onions, capers, and XVOO and finished with CHARROS/banana filled with ice cream and chocolate drip !!! fantastic !!!! GREAT DRINKS from the bar / LONG ISLAND ICED TEA - GIN and TONIC (New Amsterdam) - FANTASTIC . love it all.all SHARABLE and we were FILLED !!! read more

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Great spot! Inside is an intimate setting with a splendid ambiance. Due to covid, seating is only available in their back patio area which is also a nice space. Tables are spaced nicely apart, no concerns for social distancing despite being quaint & intimate. The patio area is covered with a retractable tent, which is great if it becomes too sunny. While seated, the sun came out hitting us directly where we were seated, we requested more shade and they gladly complied! The food was great, perfect portions cooked perfectly! You can taste the quality of the ingredients. I would definitely recommend their chicken and waffles, soo yummy! The cocktails were pretty good too, try the Beez Kneez! So happy I finally tried this spot, always nice to find a gem nearby. Will definitely be coming again! read more

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First time there and I can't wait to go back! So glad they were on the DineLA list. The staff are sweet, professional and very attentive. The drinks were so yummy I drank them like lemonade started off sharing two different appetizers which were both so good I can't pick a fave. Then we went to the next course which was Mac & Cheese and Brussels sprouts. Both super delish but if you have to chose pick the Brussels. Steak and lemon chicken were both served with mashed potato and carrots. Frigging yummy portions were huge enough for us to have leftovers. Only took a couple bites of dessert as we were over stuffed. read more

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