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    Smashin Sams

    4.7 (43 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jake A.

    Smashin indeed! One single, one double, and one fry. Total came out to ~$30. Delicious, great service, food came out quickly! They are working out the details with the menu, pricing, and various other things as they transition to the brick and mortar from the pop up experience but I'm excited for a tasty smash burger nearby! Parking is limited but not a problem in the evening when we went, there are 5-7 tables--some 4 person tables and some 2 person tables. Bathroom was clean and well stocked.

    Double Cheeseburger Combo
    Edrees A.

    Tried Smashin Sam's for the first time and it did not disappoint! Had the double combo and it was Delicious! Crispy edges, cheese was perfectly melted, and the quality of meat was great! The fries also complimented the burger. The service was outstanding, the owner of the store made sure we got what we needed. The restaurant itself is small but very clean. If you're looking for a great burger and service, I highly recommend Smashin Sam's.

    Great food delivery by a highly competent staff! George has built a better mousetrap and the Choppy Joe burger is totally unique. Highly recommended!

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    Romeo D.

    One of the best burger spots in LA These guys went from a pop up in Noho to a store in Van nuys. Great burgers. Highly recommend the choppy Joe. Meat and cheese chopped up with yellow peppers for a little kick. Lots of parking spots available in the plaza. Customer service is friendly.

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    Suha B.

    Proud of this place ! I remember the car wash location. The crispy edges are really good and the burger is quite flavorful. Fries are made fresh and the boys at the counter were very nice

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    Very delicious. Good service. The most important thing is that it's clean. Number One in LA

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    18 days ago

    best smash burgers i have ever had and they are halal!!!! i would recommend anyone who is hungry to come here!!!

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    Best smashburger in LA. Super crispy meat, fresh flavors, fries amazing. Sauce is super good and service is nice.

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    So amazing and really good prices too! Very filling!!! Def recommend as a halal burger spot!

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    Yummy food and really kind staff! Excited to go back and take my partner with me to get those fries!! Ugh. Heaven

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    Good burger, not anything special. I would say they are a bit too dry for my liking and the burgers are tiny, especially for the price.

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    don't know why people liked this so much it's so expensive they give you a mini soda for the drink and everything is DRENCHED in oil

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    Thank you so so much!! You can always ask for extra Patties!!

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    2 months ago

    The absolute best halal smash burger in all of LA!! The choppy joe is a must try, melts in your mouth

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    Best smash burger I've had! Great customer service. Will definitely be my go to spot!

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    So warm and friendly! George was a great guy recommending great food. Food was amazing.

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    Amazing first time experience, George was super sweet! And the food was absolutely amazing... I 100% recommend the choppy joe

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    Ask the Community - Smashin Sams

    Location ? of restaurant

    It’s at the end of the carwash at 5950 Laurel canyon blvd. We pop up in a tent from 7pm till we sell out

    Is it all just beef and what is in a choppy burger?

    Yes we use only halal beef, and the choppy joe is basically 3 patties and 3 slices of cheese chopped up together, its called choppy joe because it looks like a sloppy joe but taste like a chopped cheese , it comes with grilled onions, house sauce,… Read more

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Yes! All our meat is Zabihah Halal certified!

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    I've had a ton of smash burgers and most are super greasy, but these are not.

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    Saint & Second

    Saint & Second

    4.3
    (556 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$$
    Happy hour specials
    Private events

    I came here on a weekday with one of my girlfriends…read more For drinks we both had the Rainbow Sherbet. ($18 - Hangar 1 Mandarin Blossom Vodka, cold-pressed pineapple juice, fresh raspberry purée, lime juice fresh mint topper). I'm not a big drinker and am a fan of drinks that you can't really taste the alcohol and this was great. It was a fun to drink and was refreshing. For our entree my friend had the Fish & Chips. ($27 - Crispy haddock fillet, sea salt fries, tartar sauce, grilled lemon). I tried a piece of her fish and it was thinly battered, soft, and flavorful. I usually try to stay away from fried fish like this just because places use way too much better or the fish gets super oily but they was not the case with their fish & chips. You can tell they use quality ingredients. I had the 4 piece Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. ($34 - Fresh ahi, dynamite sauce, wasabi tobiko, togarashi, toasted sesame). Oh my goodness was this delicious. This is usually something you'd eat as an appetizer but eating it alone is a meal in itself. Yes, it's pricey BUT it is totally worth it. Saint & Second is an upscale dining experience. Their food delivers to that level as well. I highly recommend if you're looking for a new date night spot or something intimate with friends. You can really taste the freshness of all the ingredients they use.

    I have dined here many times since the restaurant first opened, consistently enjoying both the…read moreatmosphere and the service. However, in my two most recent visits, only the atmosphere has remained a highlight -- the service has declined significantly. My most recent visit was two nights ago, on Father's Day, for a celebratory dinner. Our server was curt and unwelcoming throughout the meal. When my glass of wine arrived, the server suggested I taste it first -- which I did -- and it was immediately apparent that the wine had turned. Having ordered the same wine many times before without issue, I was confident this particular bottle was off. When I asked our server if the bartender could open a fresh bottle, she agreed without hesitation. However, moments later, a gentleman I assumed to be the manager approached and informed me that a new bottle would not be opened, as the current one had only been opened the day before and was, in his opinion, fine. His only alternative was to offer the same varietal at a higher price point. I understand that restaurants may have policies regarding open bottles, but in all my years of dining out, I have never encountered an establishment that refused to replace a glass of wine a guest found unacceptable -- especially when the server herself had encouraged me to taste it for that very reason. This experience left a lasting negative impression, and unfortunately I will neither return nor recommend this restaurant going forward.

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    The Six Chow House

    The Six Chow House

    4.4
    (4.1k reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Gluten-free friendly

    Service was wonderful! Our waitress Kirsty went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable!read more

    I'm a glutton for a good brunch and the menu at The Six looked really good. I'm also a sucker for…read moregood decor and the evening pics from other Yelp reviewers looked really cute. Of course, Studio City has a village full of good restaurant choices, but since I was already a fan of their other location on the Westside, The Six on Pico Blvd., I decided to give this one a try. So Saturday brunch it was! We arrived earlier to avoid crowds at 10:45, and we had the place all to ourselves until 11:15. Reservations were made via Yelp, but we obviously didn't need them. I was a bit surprised, but small groups eventually trickled in slowly. ** THE CHOW ** My brunch date ordered a California omelet, made with brie, red bell, caramelized onions, and topped with half an avocado. The breakfast potatoes on the side were very yummy and the omelet was tasty too. Did I mention I'm a glutton for brunch? Well, I decided to eat one like one. And the Knife & Fork Chicken + Waffles was just right for my appetite. It satisfied the fried chicken cravings I had racked up over an entire week. I liked that the chicken was boneless, skinless, buttermilk-battered, and crispy. The fancy "red devil gravy" is basically a watery Tapatio for dunking or (if you're like me) for drowning your chicken in heat. Don't worry, they've got Cholula as well. Also, I love the effort in naming this menu item. However, I was a bit disappointed to find out that the jalapeño rosemary syrup on the online menu was only regular maple syrup IRL. Overall, the waffles are quite dense so it adds a good balance of hot 'n' sweet. ** THE SERVICE ** Servers at The Six were attentive. Food was delivered quickly. There were frequent check-ins with various staff members at each of the tables. The wait staff worked well together, covering each other's duties -- that was nice to see. ** THE VIBE ** There are lots of Instagram-worthy backdrops and charming little signs strewn around the restaurant. The decor and vibe give a nod to the "Society of Six" artists from the 1920s Prohibition era, who lived together in a cabin in Northern California that they dubbed the "Chow House", where they inspired each other in creating art. The reclaimed wood planks and cast iron skillets are used as plates on several menu items as a subtle accent and cozy, cabin vibe. I imagine twinkle lights add to the effect during the evening time. Next time I want to shovel brunch into my pie hole like a bottomless mimosa glass, I'll come back for the Apple Pie French Toast. That's with a side of bacon (not the bacon inside the French toast as the menu writeup may suggest). I hear that the cinnamon apple pie filling is amazing. I guess I'll have to come back for seconds and pair it with a bottomless Mimosa for $25 (avail Saturdays & Sundays, 10am - 3pm).

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    Our Organic Garden Salad, made fresh with Mixed Greens, Fennel, Radish, Basil, Carrots, Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts and Dijon Vinaigrette
    Our Organic Garden Salad, made fresh with Mixed Greens, Fennel, Radish, Basil, Carrots, Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts and Dijon Vinaigrette
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    Blue Palms Brewhouse

    Blue Palms Brewhouse

    4.4
    (428 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Free parking

    I went here for a late lunch a few days ago. It wasn't busy since it was a weekday. I copped a…read moresquat at a high top table and perused the menu. The drinks looked good but I decided to save some calories and just had a glass of water. For food I started with clam chowder. I'm thinking it was a special since it was on a piece of paper on the table. It came in a bread bowl...it had lots or clams, bacon and potatoes. It was delicious. It could have been a meal with a small salad. So for my entree I had the lobster Mac and cheese. It was good as a well. Ooey gooey and seasoned nicely. I was almost full from the chowder so only at about 1/3 of it but would definitely recommend. It was my first time coming here and I'd definitely return.

    Honest review…read more.... Beer options - 5/10 They were aiming for local brews but honestly, not the best options. Food - 7/10 For pub food, it's not bad but not great. Service - 5/10 I'm not sure if they were just so understaffed or what was going on. Food took forever to come out & it seemed as if there was only 1 waiter for the entire restaurant. She also had an ugly attitude. Price - 2/10 Honestly for pub food, it's way too overpriced. You're paying West Hollywood prices in the valley, probably more. I hate that each sandwich/burger is $15+ à la carte. Ridiculous! Cocktails - 2/10 Ordered an old fashioned multiple times & each time it was too heavy on the bitters. Gross! Ambiance - 6/10 It's a cool dive bar feel but the TV sound could've been on for the ball game. OVERALL - 6/10 It's way too overpriced to even want to come back. The food is mid, and just not worth the price. The beer options also are not it. Cocktails aren't great either. Probably wouldn't come back.

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    Lairs Fuego Steak Melt - Winner of Food Networks Ultimate Spicy Dish
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    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
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    Tipsy Cow

    Tipsy Cow

    3.9
    (1.9k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Went for some happy hour and everyone was so nice and attentive! The bartenders were very helpful…read more It was a Sunday so it was pretty busy but we were served promptly. Stevie was so nice and smelled so good, me and my sister bought the perfume they were wearing. We will be back for sure!

    This was my first time at Tipsy Cow, and I have mixed emotions. The atmosphere is casual and…read morefestive, with TV's playing sports and a varied crowd that includes daters, older couples, families and singles making the most of their weekend. There's music that's lively without being overbearing, and the staff is uniformly friendly. But... You have to order at the bar and, though they have runners to bring your food, you do have to hunt them down for anything after the delivery (extra ketchup, etc). While this isn't my favorite system at my age, to be fair, whatever the owners are saving on staff is reflected in the prices, which are absolutely below most places in the area for food that is good-quality and drinks that are generously poured. So yes, my wife's Espresso Martini was served in a deep-bellied Belgium beer glass, and my whiskey neat was a hefty pour. Yay!! For food, I ordered the Smash Burger, which is served with melted American, grilled onions and the house version of Russian dressing (as well as pickles, which I deleted). The burgers had a nice, smashed crust while remaining juicy, the cheese was properly melted, and the grilled onions had a terrific caramelized sweetness, while the house sauce was very well-balanced: ketchupy and creamy without being too mayonnaise-heavy. A very good smasher. My wife ordered the Big Texan Burger because she wanted cheddar and frizzled onions and BBQ sauce, though she deleted the bacon and pork belly that are normally included. This, too, was a very good burger: cooked to a proper and pleasing medium-rare and well-seasoned, with a good, fresh flavor to the beef. The onion rings were less successful, which are of the beer batter type, but seemed to be a commercial, frozen product. The coating was browned but not crisp, and the flavor was relatively nondescript. We didn't really eat them, and wouldn't order them again. And so, to me, The Tipsy Cow is a bit of a mixed bag: reasonably priced decent food and reasonably priced, generously-poured drinks -- but in a mostly self-serve environment that incrementally loses its appeal in relation to your age and your dining circumstances. Certainly worth a try, but you've gotta be in the right mood.

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    Outdoor dining
    Tipsy Tacos with carne asada
    Tipsy Tacos with carne asada
    Short Rib Poutine (white cheddar cheese curds, balsamic, jalapeños, haystack fries)

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    Short Rib Poutine (white cheddar cheese curds, balsamic, jalapeños, haystack fries)
    Bacari Sherman Oaks

    Bacari Sherman Oaks

    4.5
    (1.1k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$$

    To start the food was AMAZING! We tried Moroccan cigars, Noa's cauliflower, Skirt steak, pork…read morebelly, stuffed mushrooms, scallops, and 2 of the Mac and cheese. The smoked mushroom pizza was ok.....I don't care for my greens to be roasted on the pizza like that but the flavor was good. Our group finished it off with their date cake....make sure to get it with ice cream! The service was good. They were very accommodating moving us from the parlor to the main restaurant but I really wished we could've taken our waitress with us. The next one was good but disappeared at times. This is a great place for a date, a small group or even to come alone and enjoy. I loved hearing the chatter of people talking! It makes my heart happy to know people aren't on their phones!

    Mac & Cheese had no cheese Pizza was a straight children's…read morecheese pizza Lamb kabob was dryer than my friends love life! Beet salad was not a salad it was beets Only highlights were the corn and drinks. My friend and I wanted something filling we saw the burger but we knew given the state of the food already brought it would be something messed up and sure enough first part of description. Topless burger. A burger is not a burger without a top bun. Who are you kidding. Hands down worst restaurant I've ever visited in 37 years. Will never visit any surrounding restaurants as a result for allowing this place to be open near them.

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    Bottomless Brunch - Mimosas, Bellinis, Sangria, Bubbles, Beer & Wine
    Bottomless Brunch - Mimosas, Bellinis, Sangria, Bubbles, Beer & Wine
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