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    Stanley's Restaurant

    3.9 (495 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Virgin cocktail!
    Janna C.

    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!

    Sweet & Spicy Drumettes
    Evan W.

    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.

    Lunch menu
    Jailene S.

    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.

    The bar :)
    Jimmy Drew R.

    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!

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Stanley's Restaurant

    Is this the same Stanley's which was long, long ago located on Ventura Blvd down toward Woodman Ave?

    Yes, indeed!

    Are there any gluten free items on the menu? Are precautations taken for celiacs?

    Yes, I believe you can any kind of gluten-free pasta there - I went with a teen and her mom - the teen is gluten-free and absolutely loved the gluten-free pasta she had.

    Are dogs allowed in the patio?

    No way

    Do you guys have gluten free pasta or pizza?

    We offer gluten free penne pasta.

    Is the menu name your price? I mean I don't see any prices listed on the online menu. are they trying to do a bait and switch? :-)?

    Prices are moderate - they are a neighborhood hang. I don't know why it's not on their site.

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    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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    0.5 miSherman Oaks
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    Met up with a friend on a Friday night for an early happy hour dinner. Since we didn't have…read morereservations, the host let us know they'd need the table back in about 1.5 hours. No problem... except no one came to us for ever. We were maybe 1 of 4/5 tables in the place. Finally we flagged down someone who got our drinks going. Looks like he was the bartender - bar did have people too. Took awhile to get some food going as well, but we did eventually. Staff was friendly, so other than the waiting, it was a great time. We had some froses which were yummy. Wings were good and we LOVED the crab cakes, though we thought they were on the small side. Loved atmosphere and definitely will come back.

    I decided to try The Local Peasant because I wanted a good ole California breakfast and absolutely…read morelove this name. And it fits this venue perfectly. Sherman Oaks is gritty and the section of Ventura Boulevard that houses TLP is almost brutalist in its anti-establishment aesthetic. You would never know it was here if you didn't either live in the neighborhood or seek it out as I did. It is sandwiched between a completely non-descript place that I didn't even look at and a crystals shop with grafitti-etched windows (unfortunately!) but some really cool beads. Inside is the same -- no frills, a dress-down and survive-if-you-dare vibe. My pictures will illustrate what I mean. Nevertheless, the friendly service (shout out to our server, Patrick), the menu, and the quality of the food are well worth it. Again, see what we ordered in the photos attached. Everything was delicious. The floor, tables, and chairs were all clean. There is some kind of post-apocalypse rhumba going on with the ceiling treatment. It is almost reverse-logic art with all the shading (stains? velour movement?) and utilitarian installation it reveals. Love the walls though, and the worn distressed wood everywhere (see the pix, folks). A bonus was watching the Masters (Patrick let us linger) and sitting by a giant window that was open to the street. Parking is up a block or so on either side. We always find safe spots in Sherman Oaks. The music seemed to be one CD of an unknown (to me) vocal artist and was pleasant. The crowd was friendly and the whole atmosphere was like one big homey grunge party. You know those mornings you fall out of bed and almost don't want to change out of your pajamas or yoga threds? This is the place to go. I loved it. (NOTE: You may have to refresh this page twice to see my pictures, for some reason. grrrrrr)

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    Garden Cafe

    4.3(2.2k reviews)
    1.0 miSherman Oaks
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    Another visit for a last minute lunch with friends since we were in the area. Of course it's a hit…read moreor miss with the parking situation. It's a small lot so parking can be limited. It was full and the whole parking situation with the metered is a cluster fuck. Not part of the restaurant....lol... Found street parking along Moorpark which was only a little walk to the restaurant. There was a band setting up when we arrived which could also be the reason for a full parking lot. I overheard someone saying that certain days they have live music which is perfect as it's starting to heat up. Nice dining experience with live music. We ended up sitting inside for the ac which I would have love to be outside but it was fine. Breakfast had ended but the lunch menu was quite good. I've alway ordered at the counter each visit which I'm not even sure they have waitress service with order. After ordering, a number is give where it's placed on the table. As there was a couple of us, a few dishes was had. I alway go for the mimosas deal, 3 for the price of 2. Food, the Cobb salad which I forgot to add protein to it but it was still decent. That came with their vinaigrette dressing but a side of ranch was also asked for. The Brie and turkey sandwich with a side of the macaroni salad. Sandwiches were quite tasty with the toasted bread and how everything melted together. The burger which was pretty big in size. Tasty from what I was informed and served with a side of fries. Lastly, the avocado toast with tomatoes. Simple and cheerful. Plus you need an extra side order of streak fries with ranch. Both ketchup and their avocado dip was brought out as well. Food was good, the service was great. Both with the gal at the register and the waitress bringing out the food. It's pet friendly which is also nice to have the little pup with us. Forgot, they also have a nice display case of sweets on hand. And cookies that were massive. Clearly one was had before the meal. Sweets beforehand is always a good idea. Great service, nice drink, live music and a lovely crowd. What a nice way to enjoy lunch on a Tuesday afternoon.

    Cute restaurant! I've driven past it plenty of times before but never stopped in, and finally had…read morelunch here recently. They have a small parking lot out front but it's quite small, I found a parking spot a couple blocks away. It's on a busy street though so beware of fast traffic. They have lots of outdoor seating in the patio, it's mostly shaded and seems like a great spot to come and do work. They also have a big indoor space as well. You order inside and they bring your food out to you. I got the Chinese chicken salad. It came out pretty quickly and had a nice presentation. It was good overall but also not the best I've had in town.

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    We recently came in and had a completely different experience than the last time we were here, in…read morethe best way. The restaurant really seems to have found its footing again. We ordered the turkey burger and the cheesesteak sandwich, both with Parmesan garlic fries, and everything was delicious. The burger was flavorful and satisfying, and the cheesesteak was packed with tender meat and great taste. And the fries? Back to being a standout, garlicky, and topped with just the right amount of Parmesan. So garlicky, I was glad we both at them so as not to offend the other! They recently expanded their liquor offerings too! Not just beer & wine, they now have a full bar! It's clear there's been a big improvement in both quality and execution. So glad we gave it another shot, the restaurant is BACK!

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    0.2 miSherman Oaks
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    This review is for cocktails only…read more A group of us stopped in for cocktails pre dinner at Anajak and had a nice time with our server Kayla. The bar was full, but Kayla didn't mind that we took a table, even though we told her we weren't ordering food. The groups of us ordered a Botanist Gin and Tonic ($15), the Eldorado Delight ($17), a Spicy Watermelon sub Mezcal ($17) and a Classics Old Fashioned ($17). Drinks were good, though they could have been stronger. Parking was easy in the public lot behind.

    My husband and I have always enjoyed the food here. It's one of our usual neighborhood spots. We…read morelove being able to walk there from our house. Unfortunately, this morning's brunch was disappointing. I had the Elevated Avocado Toast (description on menu: Our dough with house seasoned avocado spread caprese: topped with diced tomatoes and mozzarella pearls). There was nothing elevated about this toast. It was a basic bread slightly toasted, barely enough avocado spread to cover each piece of toast. Plus, the avocado spread tastes premade from a bag, not fresh. There were more onions than tomatoes. The "mozzarella pearls" was regular mozzarella that was chopped up. I added eggs on top, sunny side up, they were cold. My husband had the Three Eggs Any Style (description: Served with 2 strips of bacon and homestyle fried potatoes with onions). He was given the wrong potatoes. The kitchen gave him papa freitas instead. The pancakes were decent. Our waitress was lovely as usual. We somehow always get the same waitress when we go. I hope they can use this as a learning opportunity for the future. We will be sticking to their dinner menu for now on.

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