A nice bar and restaurant. They have a pool table right when you walk in as well as a dart board. Small area where both the table and board is but it does stay utilized. Most of the times I've been it's always where everyone congregate at. Like the main hub. Bar area is decent size. They have a section where it's like a restaurant and where most of the people would use when there's a big group. Also good for when they have sports on. Outside patio is decent size with a good amount of seating. There's also a television on the patio. So wherever you are, you'll have some kind sports on. It's a neighborhood bar and restaurant which seems to tends to the locals. Everyone seems to know each other. Bartender is alway lovely and sweet. Food wise, we mainly stick to the fires and onion rings. Once in a while a meal. But majority of time is stopping by for a drink or two and winding down. The crowds have alway been pretty cool. People there hanging out, playing pool and darts. Chill place thats good for a drink or two. read more

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Now that the weather is getting warmer, the outdoor area is becoming quite popular. The wings are still one of my favorites, and the Jefferson never misses. We had not ordered the chips and salsa for a while, the in-house salsa is so good! And spicy. The service is always great even when they are very busy. I enjoy the selection of beer on tap, and the samosas are a great appetizer to share read more

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I had a very disappointing and concerning experience at this bar. During my visit, I was involved in an incident where I was assaulted by a Nigerian individual who's name is remi . Instead of handling the situation fairly or ensuring my safety, the owner, Paul, chose to permanently ban me. I want to be clear that I did not feel supported or protected as a customer. Being removed after being the one affected by the incident was frustrating and upsetting. I would have expected management to take the situation seriously, review what happened, and respond appropriately. Because of how this was handled, I cannot recommend this establishment. I hope the management reconsiders how they deal with situations involving customer safety in the future. 0 stars if I had the ability read more

Not bad . Good bar style food. I had a burger and ribes. It was solid. The service was good, and the ambiance was not bad. Food 3.8/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 read more

Springbok Bar & Grill - Chill place to go with friends and watch sports - Sports Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The service is always warm and the kitchen always puts the love in the food. Wings potato skins calamari muscles sandwiches fried fish salmon dinner steak diner liver dinner are as good or better then a 4 star hotel . Fantastic flavor and Textures . The vibe is always welcome read more

An experience that ended up being better than expected! This is a casual, old-school bar and restaurant, that gave me vibes of being back on the east coast...but with African food! Bartenders were friendly, drink prices reasonable, and food was tasty! Will definitely be back! read more

Nice Sports Bar/Restaurant Atmosphere to Watch Games... We Came During Linch Hours after Golf .. I had the Philly Cheesesteak and A Friend Had The Pastrami Sandwich... Both Were Big Proportions and Tasty... it Was Nice Because People Were Actually There in the Bar/Restaurant.. Staff Was Friendly .. So, I Recommend It Maybe After Golfing The Sepulveda Basin Courses .. or If You Just Want to Watch Sports after Work read more

I would pass by this place so many times over the years as I'd go to the Van Nuys golf course driving range and it never crossed my mind to stop by to get a meal here until my friend took me here to have lunch last week. One thing is for certain, it's a no frills type of place that's dedicated to providing a laid back atmosphere for watching sports and having a meal and there's a wide selection of alcoholic beverages to choose from if you're looking to having drinks with your meal or just want to sit at the bar and have drinks while watching the game. My friend ordered the Springbok Burger which, according to him, is what he always get when he dines here. I opted to get the grilled pastrami sandwich which was delicious! I would have liked to have gotten the sandwich with a beer and I think it would have been a great pairing but since I was going to be driving back to Hollywood in rush hour traffic, I decided to hold off. Next time I'll come to get a meal and drink before hitting up the driving range. Anyway, when you come here, make sure you've got a big appetite and a lot of space in your stomach because they don't skimp on the portions! read more

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Excellent food, good ambience and great karaoke! They are particularly good with their selection of meats, fish and chicken. Good stuff! And, to top it all off, great KJ for karaoke on Thursdays and Sundays. Really good singers too! read more

My bf and I love coming here for a cold beer (get the Franziskaner) and Jefferson's Philly cheese steak. Love the back patio. Lots of room, chill crowd, awesome service! read more

Springbok Bar & Grill - Jefferson's Philly Cheese Steak with fries and salad, YUM! - Sports Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Fun ambiance for a bar-grill place, with great music and people having fun at the bar, watching games of darts or the big screen. Service is great with lovely and cheerful waitresses. The Food is ok; leaves more to be desired. The fish tacos were served plain with no cabbage, cole slaw, not any vegetables, just 3 tiny pieces of fried fish on open tiny tortillas. I asked for sauce, which came 15 minutes later (when I was on my last bite). On the menu, they have Samosas, with the option of beef or vegetable. Each time we come, we ask for the vegetable Samosas, and the server informs us that we don't have this in our kitchen, "but it's still on the menu." The worst of it all was that the establishment adds 20% for Tips to the bill. We thought that was outrageous, leaving us no option but to pay this enormous amount for food that was averaged at best. read more

Cool spot! Stopped by for a bite to eat and a beer. Before the evening rush they have a good vibe and friendly staff. The chicken sandwich was way better than I expected from a bar. (Restaurant worthy) Outdoor and indoor seating with a large bar and a few games to hangout with. The dart players love Donna summer but it was a vibe lol "Love to love you baby!" ‍ Stop by and check it out yourself!! Worth the drop in for a bite and a beer! Good price on happy hour too read more

Great selection of beers, our bar tender was friendly and very attentive. Food was solid. But next time I'll try other items read more

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Came on a Monday around 11:30AM . The first time I came to Springbok about 20 years ago, though I had not been to Sprinbok in several years. I used to visit somewhat regularly in the past. Mostly after work but occasionally thursday nights with friends. Not because I do not like them, but once I moved further north, Springbok was too far to visit after work. Seems they have been doing just fine over the years. I came with my friend who is a regular (when he walked in all of the other patrons knew him). Evidently he doesn't usually come on Mondays because while the staff knew him by name, they were surprised to see him. haha. Our server (breanna i think) assisted. I ordered the Lamb Curry. This was my favorite dish in the past, 2nd to the fish and chips. Quite solid with a kick and overall very good My friend ordered wings & two long islands. His usual order. If you enjoy long islands, would totally recommend. Disclaimer - they are strong ! haha. They do offer a discount if you pay by CASH instead of card. Just a FYI. read more

Catching up on my reviews. Stopped in for some of their fish and chips. You definitely get your money's worth in here. Their menu has some very intriguing selections which I'll check out on my next visit. My waitress Jasmine was great. Kudos to her, she was extremely patient with a table that had 3 children sitting there. Will definitely be back. read more

Jeanette is the best of us. The food is always on point. The bar is surprisingly affordable. But go for Jeanette.

Springbok has one of THE BEST BURGERS I have ever had. Can't wait to visit again! Good service. Casual vibe. Super cool space in the valley! read more

I would highly recommend Springbok for anyone who's in the valley and is curious to try South African cuisine. The boerwors roll and springbok fries were absolute fire. Sure, it's a little pricey but it's worth it because the staff are super nice and attentive and the service is fairly quick. I also thought the theming of the restaurant was pretty cool with the sports tv and the pool table. read more

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We had the best time reconnecting with friends at Springbok! We ordered the makulu platter to share.. chef's kiss to pair with drinks and laughs. Special thank you's to Stephanie, Dolce and Paul for the great service. read more

This is such a quaint tavern. Many dartboards all over, fun atmosphere and good food. Our party enjoyed ourselves and had a great time. Great service. read more

Amazing food! I ordered the sampler platter, and I didn't know what to expect, but none of the items missed. I'd come back here just for that, and the vibe is dope for a local spot. Two thumbs up read more

We celebrated my husband's Birthday last weekend and the food and service were incredible. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. I highly recommend this place to all my family and friends. Looking forward to going back soon. read more

This is a GEM! Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing service. Large and spread out. Big room and a million TVs with 2 BIG projector screens for Dodgers, UFC and sports galore. Been back to back days! First time for dining and drinks. Our wait staff of Cindy, Jordan & Bre was so fun plus super accommodating. Second night we were at the bar playing pool and having drinks being helped by Ayla, Dolce & Paul who runs the place. Very lively with a DJ playing hits. Love this place and will definitely be back! read more

Stopped in for a quick pit stop with a friend. Bartender was warm and friendly. Great on tap beer selection. Menu looks amazing. Looking forward to going back and checking out the food. read more

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Bar tender was very attentive and friendly. The place was really clean and the vibes were chill.

OMG! The food is so unique delicious... and we have only had a few things..last night we had Peri Peri chicken, Samosas and salad but I am back today trying more! Even the cole slaw is BOMB!!! The best part is the staff are incredibly kind. Good grub with flavor. You can taste the love in the food! read more

It is like a dive bar tho, you could feel like you re in Texas or Austin. there is a dinning room, pool table, even DJs for a dance floor for locals. It is very strange middle of Van Nuys and so many Latinos dudes or beautiful Latino girls ready to mingle. Go for it if you re around. There is regulars and they are nice peeps. You gonna get the Texans vibe for sure. It is kind weird place tho. Maybe Mex-Tex-Cali type. read more

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This is a good spot with pub grub and select South African fare like the Peri Peri Chicken and Paella. Good beer, ale and spirits selection too. Cheers for great service to my bartender Dulce. I always feel at home at the Springbok! read more

First time eating here (drank here before) and garlic fries and peri wings were bomb! Good flavor and served hot! Service was great! The waitress was friendly and conversational! Good vibe and big open space. read more

Pretty good local bar and restaurant serving South African food. Good beer good prices. The food is pretty good too. Wings are tasty the peri peri chicken is really flavorful and a little spicy. Fish and chips are tasty too. Service is friendly and good. read more

Springbok Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Came here with a large group of friends to watch some rugby. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and varied, & there is plenty of TVs for watching your favorite sport! read more

Such a great place. Great vibe, Great space and great food. Service was a bit slow, but I won't knock the Bock over one slow waiter. SEATING: We came here on a Saturday afternoon, no wait for a table. They have a large seating area with 4 TVs to watch any game or fight. They stream rugby, football you name it. They have a smaller seating area with bar seating + a large outdoor patio (which BTW is dog friendly!) FOOD & DRINK: Elevated bar food with a South African flair. I LOVE that about the Bok. I have never experienced a South African sports bar. They have a few traditional African Dishes, as well as Burgers, Wings, fries, Salad. A good selection for everyone. A full bar as well. $8 for a Titos Vodka Soda & $6 for a draft beer. Burgers and fries will run you $14, $17 if you opt for the Kobe beef burger. All their food is really delicious and flavorful. ENTERTAINMENT: $1.00 in quarters to play a game of pool or partake in the 2 dart boards. When there's UFC there is normally a $10 cover and they will have it on the big screens in the bigger seating area. Tuesdays they have Bar Trivia as well. PARKING: Street parking, unmetered And a small parking lot behind with 2 handicapped spots and maybe 10 regular spots that fill up quickly during peak hours. A very underrated sports bar, that is always a pleasure visiting. read more

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FYI They charge 20% if your tab is over $100 do watch out or you'll double tip! The food is good but it's a dive bar and people are vulgar at times so don't bring your kids here!!! read more

Nice lil lowkey bar. Parking's in the back. Spacious on the inside. Food and drink's are pretty inexpensive. Music's great!

First time trying this place out. Driving by it looked a lil dingy so I had never stopped in, but I was searching for a good fish n chips in the area and this place popped up. I walked in and the guy server didn't say hi, no welcome walked passed me several times so I asked the lady and she said sit anywhere I'd like. She was attentive and quick. The food was surprisingly really good, the fish was fresh and the breading was perfect. It was lightly breaded and not a heavy dish. The place has plenty of tvs and is a pretty cool spot. They should freshen up the outside off victory so people notice the place it's worth the spot the food was on point. read more

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Great wings, the beer is delicious, and there is always a great bartender at the bar! Love the pool table and the outdoor patio super chill vibes! read more

The atmosphere, the food (and somewhat unique menu for a bar &grill) the clientele, the bar, and mostly the AMAZING SERVICE all are wonderful. We have been there twice now and have been fortunate enough to have had Brandon as our server both times. My husband is wheelchair bound, and our service dog Ace, a long haired German Shepherd, is also alpart of our party. Both times we've visited, Brandon has seated us all and made very sure we had enough space for us all to be comfortable. As only a great server does, Brandon even remembered our cocktail choices from the prior visit a few weeks earlier! All in all, Springbok is an excellent choice if you're looking for a casual and tasty atmosphere. It's a perfect example of a spacious and traditional looking sports bar and grill with amazing food and great service! I suggest to anyone reading this to be sure to get there soon! read more

I've been meaning to try this place for years... Enjoyed a chill evening watching Dolphins vs Chiefs. Mostly an older crowd, the vibe was friendly and laid-back. Small parking lot w/ street parking. Though not in the nearby neighborhood. Check those no parking signs. The menu had a lot options--OJ, all-day breakfast, wings, fries, grilled chicken, and a burger patty for $55 (cash gets a 4% discount). Food was fine, especially the all-day breakfast, and service was quick. The place got crowded. It's a legit spot for watching games, comfortable, with a pool table and big screens. Definitely planning a return visit! read more

Best fires in the balboa area such a great spots bar to come and enjoy the game. Come here for the coldest beer and the best atmosphere. Their food is great, always go for the salads and the chicken items make it spicy read more

First time here, such good food with large portions. Paul was not our server but he went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was perfect. Hard to find customer service like that nowadays. We will definitely be back, such a great spot for sporting events! Thank you Paul! read more