I brought my parents here last summer on our way up to a short vacation in Morro Bay. It was a Sunday afternoon, too late for breakfast (my dad was annoyed) and even a little late for lunch. We were among the very few people in the restaurant, but that didn't matter, because the wonderful service made us feel right at home. We had lucked out with street parking right out front (my dad has AMAZING parking karma--you really should bring him along anytime you need to park), and I wasn't even sure the restaurant was open when we walked up, mainly because of the afternoon glare in the windows. The decor is very interesting. Part of it screams arthouse 1993, but it also feels classic and modern, if not contemporary. Mostly, it feels like you're inside the home of someone who has very specific but varied tastes in art and interior decoration. The name Stanley always reminds me of Mr. Roper from Three's Company, and that combined with the story my dad was regaling us with about a job he once had nearby in Sherman Oaks had me thinking about old times. I wasn't reminiscing, because I wasn't alive during these halcyon days of L.A. yore, but there's a very specific feeling that places like Stanley's give me. The food is very good. I don't remember what I had, but all three of us devoured our meals and were very happy and full for the remaining trip up the 101 to Morro Bay. It's on the pricier side for what you get, but this is also the pricier side of the Valley, so it wasn't unexpected or even unreasonable. read more

The owner was incredibly rude Our food came out wrong and he blamed it on us I have been coming her for years but I will never come back read more

Traveling for work and this is the best place to eat and have dinner and have some cocktails. The rotisserie chicken is the best chicken I've ever had and that's in all seriousness. Customer service is the best! Our bartender is great and you know who else??? The manager LUIS!!! Gorgeous place and cannot wait to be backkkk!!! read more

Stanley's Restaurant - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very quiet when we went in between lunch and dinner. The bar was a little busy, but the booths weren't, so we were able to enjoy a leisurely late lunch. I had the Stanley burger- gigantic and full of deliciousness. I shared it with my friend. The accompanying thin fries were good-just flavorful enough- not too much spice, perfectly cooked. My friend had the Chinese chicken salad. I didn't really get a good look at it 'cause she ate it so quickly. I'm guessing because it was yummy. She did scoop a couple of my fries. I didn't mind since it was a generous portion. Definitely be back. Our server was good and friendly. read more

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Amazing happy hour with great food! Linell was our bartender and she was so wonderful and very attentive! Such a great place! I highly recommend it! read more

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Very nice option in Sherman Oaks. A little bit of a lot of different choices on the menu. The Airline chicken is 5*. Really good table service. Very clean bathrooms, thanks for that. It's very loud in the main dining room. We sat in the high tops near the bar. read more

Stanley's Restaurant - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food, cocktails, and service. I came here for a private event with about 40 people and had a great experience overall. I ordered the salmon (so good) and sampled several sides, most of which were excellent. Standouts included the waffle sweet potato fries, saffron rice, a sweet potato purée topped with vegetables, and the guacamole and salsa, which were solid starters. The classic mashed potatoes were the only miss for me; not bad, just a bit under-seasoned to my taste. The staff was friendly and efficient throughout the event. The only minor hiccup was that we didn't initially receive serving spoons for any of the sides and had to ask a couple of times, but given the pace of service and the size of the group, it was understandable. Otherwise, no complaints at all--servers and valet were both very kind. The burger and chicken kebab skewers looked great, but I was very happy with my salmon choice. Parking was easy, with valet available or metered street parking until 8 PM. The space is moderately lit and not ideal for large parties since we were seated in booths, but it still worked well enough, and there was a small area set aside for the speaker. Although, they had a mic, it was still pretty hard to hear. While it's not somewhere I'd rush back to on my own, I'd happily attend another event here. Overall, a really enjoyable experience! read more

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When I first moved to Los Angeles nearly 40 years ago, Stanley's (at its original location) was THE place to be on weekend nights. The top singles scene in the SFV, a great staff of bartenders (RIP Kirk), and a menu of very decent American comfort food. Last night, holiday weekend aside, it was a shadow of its former self, with a staff that seemed annoyed to be working, forgettable food, and a crowd that mostly seemed like THEY had been there for 40 years, and were living in memories of the good old days. We took 2 seats at the far end of the bar because a major portion of the center section needed cleaning -- that area would remain unaddressed for the duration of our time there, even as we were leaving. One thing I always liked at Stanley's was their Patty Melt, which was always well-made and satisfying -- but it's gone from the menu now. Ah well. I wasn't super hungry, so I ordered their wings ("drumettes"), which are dressed with a "sweet & spicy" sauce that trades the Buffalo standard for a more Asian flavor. The portion is generous (10 drumettes), and the accompanying Ranch Dressing had a good deal more flavor than one would expect -- but, while I liked the spice level in the sauce, the sweet notes wore out their welcome halfway through. It's not that they were bad (in fact, the wings were served extra crispy, exactly as I'd requested), but I lost interest in the flavor. My wife ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad, which Stanley's could have once put up against Wolfgang Puck's version at Chinois with at least a 50% chance of winning the battle. Nowadays, it's a very large bowl of lettuce with a minuscule amount of chicken and other fixin's. I realize restaurants are challenged right now by rising costs they have to meet without pricing themselves out of business -- perhaps using a smaller serving dish with less lettuce so that the chicken and other ingredients aren't buried would be a reasonable solution. In the end, you can get a serviceable meal at Stanley's; just don't expect to come away feeling like you had a great meal. I think those days may be gone. read more

Stanley's Restaurant - Sweet & Spicy Drumettes - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love that Grapefruit Salad! Order it everytime! Fresh and different. Ambiance is great too. I think this was the first place that made Brussel Spouts actually taste delicious. lol read more

I've been a fan of Stanley's since back in the day when they originally were on Ventura Blvd. It's been a while since I've been here (pre-Covid). They did a beautiful job with the interior of the restaurant. Came for lunch today with a friend. I ordered their famous Chinese Chicken Salad which they toss at the table and serve it to you. It was perfect! Just as I remembered. Tender shredded chicken with toasted slivers of almonds, fresh lettuce, mandarin orange slices, green onions and the best Sesame dressing! I feel there was a good ratio to all the ingredients. Could it have had a bit more shredded chicken - yes but it was still very filling and delicious. Their warm fresh sourdough bread is so good!!!! Our server Fiorella was very nice. They got quite busy by 1pm and the restaurant gets rather loud so it's a bit difficult to have a conversation. I believe they have valet parking in the back. I just park on the street. Glad to see they are still in business and thriving. Next time I'll have to try something different. read more

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They're way too understaffed. Really hard to get anyone's attention and everything takes a long time. It's just too expensive to be worth it. read more

I've known the owner / impresario of Stanley's Restaurant since high school. His first iteration of Stanley's was on Ventura Blvd. for thirty years, of which I ate there over fifty times and his second iteration of Stanley's is on Van Nuys Blvd. where I ate today for the first time. All visits to this amazing diner-cafe have been delicious. Their salads are great, their sandwiches are great and mains are wonderful. It's safe to say, that I've had everything on their menu at least twice (their meatloaf being my fav). This lunch, I had their famous Cobb Salad so chock full of "good stuff" I woofed it down like it was my last meal. On this day, Stanley's was packed to overflowing which made me proud of the great work Greg has done in his given profession. BRAVO!!!!! read more

Always as best as last time. Nothing to add. Just glad I always get what I desire and the same quality.

Great portions for the price. Chicken pesto and chicken piccata was absolutely delicious. Sided with Complementary bread, these dishes were top tier. Service was great, my server was good vibes like the ambiance. Nice and comfortable place to have a date. Cheers. read more

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We gave it a try for the first time. Nice place indeed. It wasn't that busy at all for a Saturday evening. Maybe 1/3 was occupied. As we all know, the first impression you get when you go into a restaurant, and they have a so-called "hostess," is that you, as a guest, are greeted with a welcoming smile or at least with some interest or a few words. But I had the impression that the young girl who was supposed to be the hostess either didn't have enough training, was not in the mood to at least try to be a little bit more outgoing and friendly, or she didn't know the basics of common manners. Not a good impression for the first few minutes to encounter some snooty young girl as welcome personnel. Nevertheless, after we walked to a table/booth, she just put the menus down and left without a word. Lovely. Shortly after that, a very nice and friendly young staff member asked us what we'd like to drink. After a while, our waitress came by with our drinks and asked us if we were ready to order. She seemed quite nice and friendly. My spouse ordered the tuna melt with fries, and I had the half chicken with mac-n-cheese and some vegetables. We also received some very good warm bread with a soft inside and nice crispiness outside before our meal was served. Very good. Many restaurants should take an example from that. We didn't have to wait too long for our food, which we kind of expected because the place wasn't that busy anyway. My spouse loved his dish, and I must say it was one of the best roasted chickens I have had for a long time. The seasoning and the crisp skin on it were outstanding. Also, the mac-n-cheese was delicious. Not as heavy and oily as many are in some places. The vegetables were nicely roasted and had a nice bite. At the time we were done eating, the restaurant was quite empty--maybe 4 or 5 other tables with customers. Lots of staff were there for sure. That is why we were a bit at odds that we didn't see much of our waitress anymore. Only once did she come by and ask us how the food was. Then, after we ate, we couldn't see her at all. I had to ask a busboy to please bring me a box for my leftovers. Then we waited again to see the waitress so we could pay. We were sitting there for quite some time patiently. Then I finally had to ask another staff member that we would like to pay. The "hostess" swept by and put the bill on the table without saying anything, of course. Then our waitress came over after a few minutes to collect the payment. Shortly after, we were done with that. She was very friendly, but in general, for the little business going on while we were there, and with that many staff members, we did expect to have a bit more attention from our server. There was no reason to let us sit there for so long to finish up. As said, the food was fantastic, and the staff was very friendly except for the hostess (I know, the irony). Just paying a little more attention to customers, especially when it is not busy, would be advisable. read more

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My mom is in town visiting so I had to take her to my favorite restaurant Stanley's. She thought the interior was so cute! booths were super comfy. The staff greeted us and complimented my moms outfit (so she was extra happy) Our server had the best personality! genuine, sweet and fun! she brought me two passion fruit unsweetened iced teas out at a time (cos she knows I drink a lot hahaha) the were perfectly full of ice like I love. Our food came out exceptionally flawless. the salmon is my fav salmon in the world. (and I've eaten salmon all over the world at thousands of restaurants) I stand by this statement! my absolute favorite! the Caesar salad has so much flavor and is the best Caesar in LA. The Mac n cheese is soooooooo gooooood! the bread and butter to start is always so warm and delicious! My mom loved it and already asked to go again before she goes back home. thank you for a great experience! read more

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Good vibes, homey feel, neighborhood "Cheers" environment. After previous visits , had to have my Birthday dinner here last night. Great food! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Love the food and great service but there is literally zero parking. You're forced to valet which is a huge downside, otherwise I'd go there way more often. The salads are really big and the bread baskets to go with them are the perfect pair! Ample seating and good vibes. read more

Honey walnut chicken salad was delicious! I ordered on DoorDash and it's great. I also liked the ingredients

I've been a regular here for a long time, so this experience was honestly shocking. I placed an online order for my family (over $100 for four meals), and THREE of the dishes arrived undercooked and tasted terrible. Completely unacceptable, especially from a place I've trusted and ordered from often. What made it worse was how this was handled. I called to let them know, expecting at least some level of concern or basic customer service. Instead, I spoke with the manager, Louis, who was incredibly rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. He talked over me the entire time, showed zero accountability, and told me there was nothing he could do--not even a small credit or partial refund (I wasn't even asking for much, just $15 as a gesture). The complete lack of concern for both food quality and customer experience is really disappointing. It's one thing to make a mistake-things happen. But the way this was handled guarantees I won't be coming back. Really unfortunate, because this used to be one of my go-to spots. read more

It felt like I was dining at a park ! There were all these kids yelling on top of their lungs : the entire restaurant was stunned at this situation. One of the other patrons even came up to me and suggested we go speak to the manager . He said there is nothing he can do . I guess it's a good a meeting place for parents who don't discipline their kids if you want to get a headache , this is a great place to go read more

The bartenders and servers are all excellent. Food is great with plenty of specials for even more variety. I highly recommend! read more

A throw-back to the velvet lounges of the fifties, this place is our cozy go-to, almost weekly. With a beautiful shiny bar, lovely old-timey cocktails, and delicious home-made food at a reasonable price, my husband and I sit on our regular royal-blue settees like old movie stars, watching the world go by. It gets busy and bustling, so go early at night. For you jocks, there are also TVs showing sport (yawn). Badabing, badaboom! read more

Could be my fav new local spot! Great service, food fresh & delish! Trout-so good, ask for sauce on the side! Sweet potato fries so good! Lentil soup excellent! Bread so good! The only thing I wouldn't get again was the kids quesadillas. Way too cheesy!! Crispy chicken sandwich also good read more

A nice neighborhood restaurant. Love the comfy ambiance. Everything I've had here was delicious from the famous pink grapefruit salad to the turkey burger to the grilled artichoke. Parking is sometimes tricky but it's worth the effort. read more

Service, starting with management, is probably the worst I have experienced in my entire lifetime. Unaccountable, rude, and could not care less about the customer. read more

Always the best. Sunday chicken pot pie is amazing. Great burgers and cocktails. Fantastic Happy Hour. read more

One notch above the fast casual chains. Decor is a little bit nicer and less cookie cutter than those, so it feels a little more like going out for dinner but not fancy. Also the prices are reasonable, in line with fast casual. The food is very good. My only complaint is in relation to the calamari appetizer we ordered. It was $18 and came in a wire cone lined with a paper liner. My wife's first comment was, "Wow, that is a big order." But then as we ate the calimari we found that the cone was 75% filled with arugula leaves, so that left us feeling like the calimari order was actually quite small for the price. But overall, the value was good. They do start you off with a wonderful, generous order of veryfresh warm bread. Other than the calimari, my wife and I split a Stanley's chopped salad and a bowl of soup. OUr sone got the chicken pasta pesto. We wer all very satisfied with the quality and portion size. read more

As warm and welcoming as ever, I enjoyed visiting the "new" to me location recently. Effortless California casual vibe is harder to create than you'd think! Happy this is here. Drinks and food are always fairly priced and consistently good. read more

I've been going to/ordering take out from Stanley's for years. Today I ordered meatloaf from them through door dash...and the photo below shows the meatloaf they sent - it's completely burned. They should not be serving this. Unfortunately I only got a partial refund from DoorDash...but Stanley's needs to do better. I won't be ordering from them a gain. read more

Stanley's Restaurant - 2 pieces of burnt meatloaf. - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food we ordered was surprisingly good. We had the Stanley burger with cous cous on the side - a little too sweet for our liking. We also ordered the NY steak with roasted (actually burnt and cold) veggies and shoe string potatoes- nice and crunchy. Next was the Chicken Caesar salad - pretty good. Service needs work. When we got the steak, the waiter did not ask if we wanted any sauce, so we had to wait til someone came around just ask for steak sauce. Complimentary bread is free but the next round is not and butter seems to be a rare commodity - perhaps they should be more fast in service so the customers don't have to eat bread while they wait. Asking for water is a challenge. Seems like all of them avoid you in the eyes, so you may have to wave your arns around to get their attention. Overall, food was 7/10 and service was 4/10. In spite of the experience, we tipped. read more

Always great... Chinese chicken salad is my favorite I've been going to Stanley's probably for over 30 years and the Chinese chicken salad has not changed one little bit. The portions are the same and it's great to always come back to something you love. read more

The portion of the salad was large. The bread was very good. The salad and dessert were mediocre. The location is good. Street parking was a nightmare. read more

The chicken drum stick wings here are the best. Can't find them anywhere else and they nail it every time.

The food was worse than usual. Turkey Meatloaf was dry and came in a small portion. What actually prompted me to write this review was the server. When he brought me coffee that wasn't hot, I politely asked if he could heat it for me and his response was, "it's hot." I simply asked if he could heat it for me. What would be the proper response? If I were in his position I think I would say, "Sorry. I'll take care of this for you." Maybe I'm stuck in the past! Won't be coming back to Stanley's. P.S. good ambiance:) read more

My group of 3 went on a Sunday at 11:30am. Menu is extensive with breakfast & lunch items. Be sure to ask for their special menus. We ordered French toast & Huevos Rancheros. Food was very tasty. Portions were large. Total cost (food, 1 tea drink, tax, tip) was about $25-$30 per person. Service was friendly & satisfactory. Facility was clean. Free parking on several nearby streets & Valet Parking are available. I would return to try other entrees. read more

We were here on Monday for dinner. Seated quickly as it wasnt to busy. It's a nice location with friendly staff. Parking is tough valet or street parking. Food was good and dessert. only reason not 5 stars it's because it felt very rushed. We had just ordered appetizers and server came back and asked "what do you want as entree." Everything we ordered came out at the same time so table full of food and not enough space. Yes. We probably will be back or order to go. read more

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Hadn't been to Stanley's in many years. Met some friends there for dinner and it was just as expected. I ordered my favorite, Chinese Chicken Salad, and it was delicious! Plenty of shredded chicken, crisp lettuce, almonds etc. I was hesitant as i had read a couple negative reviews. But the chicken salad is as good as I remember! Will def go back sooner just for that dish! The service was fast and she checked in on our table frequently. read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere, great service and very reasonable prices. Definitely my go'to for get togethers.

Very nice small place I like the colors inside we sat in a booth. It was very cozy and nice. We were there for a birthday celebration. food was good, portion size is good. Server was nice professional but I think they were a little understaffed, but I was OK. read more