I love this spot. I live right down the road so I can walk there. It's absolutely gorgeous, inside and outside. They've gotten too pricey for me to go all the time, but they're great for happy hour and for brunch. Just wish they still did bottomless! The service can be hit or miss, but the food is always on point. I'm a huge fan of their deviled eggs and of the fries. The drinks are absolutely delicious too (just standard LA high pricing now). read more

Food was good, but the initial interaction with the male host left a bad taste in my mouth. We asked if we can be seated closer to the fireplace yesterday, and he said the seats are lower and hard to eat, but I insisted to check it out. When we signified interest to be in that table., he said there will be a long wait! It was 12 noon, and the place was mostly empty until the time we left at 2:30! His facial expressions, including our male server were not very welcoming. Nice ambiance though, if you are okay to be treated like s***! read more

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Food was pretty darn good and for the price and atmosphere I was happy with it. What made it a great evening the most was our server Amanda. She was attentive, courteous, and kind even with a full house of guest. My wife and I appreciated her greatly. To us she made the experience to come back for. read more

The Front Yard - Cheese and charcuterie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Located at the Garland Hotel, the Front Yard holds its own as a restaurant. Conveniently off the 101 freeway on the cusp of North Hollywood and Studio City, this is a staple in the neighborhood for over 50 years. There is inside and outdoor seating available, the views are great both. Check out the menu with a variety of food options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I always go for the buffets, I enjoy the variety, to get a little of everything. The waitstaff are pleasant and the vibe is chill to moderately bustling, depending on the time of day. Parking is validated for 3 hours. read more

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A Hotel Breakfast Buffet? Hear me out. What a surprise. This place was exactly what my taste palette wanted! Fresh squeezed juice that was not too sweet. I cannot stop raving about the candied bacon and the Valley Verde Salsa!! The Salmon Cream Cheese and the Banana Nut!! So delicious and amazing. read more

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It's been a long while since I had a meal here and even then it was great. Dinner was great with great company. Fast forward to today. We attended a friend's birthday party which I didn't even know that they had a private patio towards the back. I always thought that the main front patio was the only one available. Anyways, the whole restaurant is beautiful. From the main front patio, to the bar area which I highly recommend to the indoor dining room. But today's event was held in the back private patio. We were walked over by the hostess to the room. Right when you walk in, there's a bar to the right. To the left are some hi top tables with tufted back seat and high chairs. A cool modern lounge vibe. And right straight ahead were tables set up for the party as well as more seating along the wall with pillows. The whole party vibe was beautifully crafted. I believe it was open bar and for the meal, it was buffet. A gathering of amazing friends all there to celebrate someone special. The whole team at the restaurant whom I believe was in charge of the arrangement did an excellent job. Not only was it a party, they also had a dj which started off the party with karaoke. For the meal, the tables all had pitchers of mimosas to start. There were also other drinks at the bar set up as well as wine if needed. As it was a buffet, the food was arranged towards one side of the patio. Food consisted of house potatoes, bacon, sausages, brioche French toast, short rib eggs Benedict, two types of salad (Caesar and arugula), a fruit platter as well as build your own bagel and lox station with all the trimmings. Excellent choices for meal service and there was plenty of it. Everything was quite delicious. Only downfall, there wasn't a toaster for the bagels for the lox. Give or take some people prefer their bagels toasted while others didn't. The whole package was amazing and well executed. The hostess threw an amazing brunch gathering. The restaurant itself has great dishes and now that we've experience a brunch, it was great. Service was amazing with all the staff that took care of us was outstanding and very sweet. The experience was amazing for the private room which now I have enjoyed beside the restaurant. Also restrooms were right outside the door. If you're looking to host an event, the private patio area was amazing. read more

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Amazing vibes at The Front Yard! This place is ideal for a great meal outdoors or a celebrating a birthday with a group. The decor is super fun and they have plenty of seating. Our waiter, Jesse, was perfectly attentive and we appreciated his food and drink recommendations. My friend had the short rib hash and I had the hot honey biscuit. We both loved our selections. We also had the pop tarts, which were just okay. Overall, it was a great lunch and I look forward to coming back again. read more

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Came here recently to celebrate a cousins birthday. The event was lovely as we sat outside, they catered it with a nice spread of breakfast items, mimosas were flowing and they even set up karaoke because, well, Filipino people. Glad they had valet - $9 - so that I didn't have to worry about parking. Staff was friendly and attentive. Why 3 stars? Part of the food were bagels yet there was no toaster. The french toast was wildly bland. I don't know what kind of sausage they had but the texture was very off-putting. Space was really cramped. Also while I "get it" from an it could be abused by people standpoint, when they said last call for food and there was so much food leftover and I asked if I could take some french toast home, they said no. Not allowed. I imagine this means the food was thrown away and this comes off as extremely wasteful. read more

Amazing place to try if you are staying at The Garland. We took advantage of happy hour both nights of our stay and are so happy we did. Shoutout to Anthony for being an amazing bartender! Great atmosphere and everything was delicious! Would definitely dine here again. read more

The Front Yard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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This review of 5 stars goes out to our server Bridgette,and the rest of the crew here that provided excellent service, and great tasting food. We found plenty of paid parking in lot to hotel. Parking was validated by restaurant when paying the bill. Service was fast and pleasant. There is lots of seating inside perfect for drinks with friends or loved ones with sexxxy mood lighting and decor is beautiful mid century style. This is like a lil hidden gem that we did not know about but now that I do, we most def will be back. I suggest you give this place a try and hope you enjoy. read more

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I ate at this restaurant twice while staying at The Garland Hotel. Once was for Happy Hour dessert and a drink with my daughter. I enjoyed my brownie and ice cream. It was delectable. The brownie tasted gourmet. My beer was fresh because it is made in California, nearby. I also ate at The Front Yard on the last day of my trip. I went to breakfast with a nice lady who was on the same group trip as us. My coffee was fair. It was sort of bland. For some.reason, I enjoy a good toast and butter. It is so basic but it just gives me a good start to the day. This butter was excellent and the toast had good flavor. My eggs were pretty good. They came out hot. The bacon was crispy enough for me. Our server was pleasant but it was hard to track her down when I wanted a refill. This is a restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere. You almost have to come here at least once if you are staying on property. It is so convenient. read more

The Front Yard - Toast and butter with my breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Still a 5 star restaurant! Great attentive service. The food and drinks always hit. Every time I come here i order the 12 minute cheddar biscuits and they never disappoint. read more

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Do you remember beautiful, talented Beverly Garland? The minute I realized this restaurant and hotel were her brainchildren, I recalled an image of her in sci-fi movies of the '50s and on My Three Sons (dating myself!). This amazing complex proves she had brains and practical savvy too. Her son owns it now and he has kept its glory. She would be so pleased. When I first moved from NYC to LA, people told me they never went "up over the hill". Come to think of it, what does that even mean? I guess, not over the mountains to "The Valley"? How wrong they were. The Front Yard is a treasure in what is politely called NoHo or Studio City. I didn't expect to be as bowled over as I was. The place is gorgeous, the food is spectacular, and the '70s vibe (my best decade) is intact and authenic. Warm welcoming beauty, cozy vibe, with plenty of free parking (validated). It is now in my top five places in all of Los Angeles. And a stone's throw from the 170 freeway. Take a look at my photos. I love love love that interior! First we sat at the Tangerine bar, then were seated on the patio. Next time I want to be inside near those glowing orange-yellow windows. There is even an outdoor fireplace and entryway torches, how cool is that? We got there a bit early on what I was sure would be a quiet time and day. Nope! It was teeming with celebrating people. No one minded waiting, you just find a place to perch in this spacious venue and absorb the festive vibes. The brunch menu had everything I as a lifelong vegetarian could ask for and I was so enthralled that I even, as a teetotaler, ordered a Mezcal Negroni, prepared perfectly by the affable Adriaan, our bar tender. After that it was just smooth as glass, with our server James attending to our every need. Not one, but two managers came to our table to ask how we were doing and we just burbled over with effusive praise. It was a delightful surprise. There are some glimpses of Beverly the blonde beauty's amazing hotel here too complete with a free tram that takes guests to the various attractions of the area for free (Universal City, City Walk, etc.) If you are from anywhere outside of LA, you will want to revel in the past glory of Hollywood and there is no place better to slip back in time than pristine and immaculate Garland and Front Yard, even on a cloudy day! Like the luminous Beverly herself, the sun just shines over this place anyway. Don't miss it. read more

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This restaurant is on site for the Garland Hotel. They have a beautiful outside area. Inside is nice too. I had some credit to use at the hotel so Mom and I decided to get some dessert. I ordered the ice cream sandwich, which was ok. I did not know in advance the cookies were dark chocolate. The ice cream was pretty good. Her brownie with ice cream was excellent. If we had more time, I woukd have ordered that another day. The bartender was upbeat and pleasant. Overall, this is a very nice restaurant to eat at, especially if you are staying at The Garland. read more

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This place was a surprise! I visit in this neighborhood often and thought I'd discovered all the hidden gems. I had not. The old-school decor belies the excellent cuisine here. The food is excellent. I had the pastrami sandwich and what was so excellent? The pastrami was, of course seasoned perfectly, like NY Pastrami. Then it had a spicy cole slaw and the cole slaw didn't drip of mayonnaise. It maintained its integrity in the absolutely delicious marble rye. Ok I hadn't had marble rye in a few years and it could have been that but this marble rye was so tasty I felt I had gone to bakery heaven. My friend had the steak salad and she's been disappointed that it's only offered on the lunch menu Monday through Friday. Steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked with delicious salad. I did have the deviled eggs and they were ok. Nothing to write home about but the rest of the meal made up for it. The wait staff was stellar. Go here if you're in the neighborhood. In fact, go out of your way to eat here. Delicious. read more

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I've been here several times and it's a cool little restaurant that's connected to the Garland hotel. The restaurant shares its parking with the hotel or you can valet in the front. The restaurant does validate your ticket for the parking so no worries there. The place is very nice with a spacious outside patio, a bar area and the main dinning area where we sat. It's perfect during a nice sunny day to sit out on the patio, relax, enjoy the nice sunny cali vibes with a drink or two. Our waitress was very nice and brought us water immediately and gave us time to look at the menus. Once we were ready we went with the Thai Salmon salad and the TCY patty melt. The Thai salad was pretty good and my coworker enjoyed her patty melt. This place is great and can get packed but if you can get a reservation or come during the week when it's not as crowded, you should experience The Front Yard. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros read more

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I went to The Front Yard on a Saturday for dinner and did not have the best experience. While the food was good, there was confusion with the hosts and the wait staff that I think should have been handled better. My date and I arrived at 10:35pm with 10:45pm reservations and we were told dinner stopped at 10:30pm but we could be seated for happy hour which starts at 10:45pm. My date told the host he made reservations for dinner and wasn't informed dinner stopped at 10:30pm. I didn't know restaurants take reservations for happy hour. She apologized and we were seated for happy hour and she hands us the menu. The happy hour menu actually had great options and when the waiter comes to our table and we start to order he says happy hour doesn't start until 11:00pm. We tell him the hosts said it started at 10:45pm and he abruptly walks away from the table visibly annoyed. When he comes back we order food and drinks and he says they don't have the sliders and the hosts gave us the wrong happy hour menu. HUH?! Again he walks away and comes back with a "weekend happy hour" menu where the prices are higher. The whole experience was strange and unpleasant. The only reason I didn't ask to speak to a manager is because I didn't want our evening to be ruined. read more

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We had heard so much about The Front Yard...especially for brunch but my boyfriend & I decided to go for dinner instead, & it was such a great experience. We had a reservation & while the outdoor area was beautiful, we were seated indoors, which still felt cozy and elegant. The restaurant is on the pricier side, but honestly, it felt worth it for the quality & overall experience. I ordered the bolognese & it was delicious, and my boyfriend had the steak, which was cooked great. We finished the night with chocolate cake for dessert, & it was the perfect sweet ending. The drinks were absolutely amazing & beautifully presented. If you're looking for a nice dinner date spot with a great scene, this is definitely a place to check out. I've also heard they're most popular for brunch, so that's next on our list...just make sure to make a reservation. read more

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Another great girls brunch at the Front Yard. We were seated immediately, even though 2 of us were there and 2 came about 5 minutes later. We had a great booth and our server James was so nice and attentive! Every request was immediately fulfilled, and he got our orders perfectly. The chicken & waffles which my friends had before, were enjoyed again, although one said it wasn't salty enough and the other thought it was a bit greasy, but they both thought it was a great meal. We were all astounded with the amount of chicken that was served, and one friend enjoyed it with syrup. Another friend had the chicken sandwich with adobo fries, and really enjoyed it. I had the smoked sal on flatbread, and it was delicious! Sort of like a bagel with cream cheese but much better! Loved the pickled shallots, and the salmon was delicious. It was also bit enough to bring half home for breakfast the next day. We share the beignets and the pop tarts. Both were absolutely delicious. Another terrific meal, in a lovely setting, with validated parking! read more

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Cute, cozy restaurant. Nice decor. Indoor and outdoor seating. Service was good. Food was ok. I preferred the appetizers over the main dishes. Onion soup was good and those cheese biscuits were delish!! But I think I'd just go for drinks and apps next time. read more

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I have been here multiple times and each time does not disappoint. Their brunch is great and their dinner is also good. They do have designated meals times - can't get lunch early and vice versa. we accidentally did get a lunch menu and had that taken away by the server. The ambience is really nice and their decor is on point. It's a part of the Garland hotel. There is ticketed parking but they do validate. If there is a but of a wait, there is a designated bar where you can get a drink while you wait. read more

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Needed a restaurant for a client lunch and found Front Yard in my search, turned out to be a good find at that. We shared an order of brussel sprouts and their "not to be missed" chive flat bread. The brussels were nicely roasted and with a nice zing from the Chili's. The flat bread was good, but you could miss it for other options. Two of us had the Royale with cheese (burger) and one had the BLT Banh MI sandwich. We all elected fries as our side. The burger was beautifully cooked & juicy, and the special sauce added to the flavor profile. The seasoned fries were some of the best I've had recently. My colleague enjoyed the Banh MI as well. Service was friendly, if a bit slow. The restaurant is large with many different area, including a large patio. They have a full bar. read more

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As always an amazing experience. Brought my sister. I had the divine crab salad, she had the eggs Benny with the short ribs. We were very pleased. As if that wasn't enough, our waiter Jack was stellar. Funny and very sweet. Can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon. read more

The Front Yard - Crab salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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This restaurant had a cozy vibe. I went to brunch with a group. The service was pretty quick whether you opted for the breakfast buffet or an item on the menu. I got the avocado toast which was filling with eggs and fresh veggies. I also enjoyed some coffee. I would recommend whether at the hotel or staying nearby. read more

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It took the server 5 minutes to greet us after we were seated. The whole place has a faux fancy vibe(atmosphere, menu, patrons, etc) plus it's reealy loud(not a place for conversation). The food was kinda bland, the mocktail was tasty and drinks might be okay. Always a wait for the bathroom read more

The Front Yard - Outside seating with a view of the inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I have been here a few times (and had a good experience each time) but the last may have been the best in terms of the food. This time, I ordered the Hot Chicken Biscuit (Chicken Thigh, Buttermilk Biscuit, Pickles, Fingerling Potato Salad) from the brunch menu. Simple item but so delicious, tasty, and juicy! A good portion size too. I am usually not a big fan of chicken overall but would happily order this again. Service was friendly and accommodating to our party. We were a small group celebrating a birthday and made a request to switch outdoor tables and the staff kindly gave us some options. Nice ambiance, beautiful outdoor seating areas which is really enjoyable on a warm day. Easy self parking (make sure you get your ticket validated). Overall recommend! read more

The Front Yard - Fountain in the front - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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My fiancé, our dog and I visited The Front Yard for Valentine's Day brunch and the food was not memorable I'd forgotten to review it. I had the open faced steak and eggs but since the brioche has dairy they removed it but didn't sub it for anything else. My fiancé had the hash and there was so much liquid it was almost a stew, it didn't look appetizing enough for me to want to try. Our server never refilled out water or brought the hot sauce we asked for. The outdoor ambiance was nice and we might be back to try the dinner menu. read more

The Front Yard - Beeeee Yourself mocktail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Service was great! The steak... very tough...hard to cut. This is definitely not a place for steak. read more

The Front Yard - 8 oz Filet Mignon with parsnips and crab - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Food service and location were great, except that my outdoor sitting was change at the last minute read more

The Front Yard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

So many rooms / it's good.. the ambiance is special. The service was soso.. We ordered beef tartare and got beets instead - the sever fixed it and everything was great. Then he left and didn't bother closing out us - we waited 29 minutes before getting a manager.. The hotel is very cute. I dont know if I would go out of my way to come back but if I had to go to universal studios I'd stay here.. read more

I sincerely love the ambiance and service. The food is solid, but not exceptional. The drinks are fantastic and overall it's a great place for a business meal. I would give them 5 stars but on more than one occasion I've sat inside and it's a bit musty. They need a good scrubbing and to use fresh towels to clean the tables. read more

We decided to give TFY another try after a disastrous visit a couple of years back. Really happy we did as it was a MUCH better experience. Hostesses were friendly this time and service from Miko was outstanding. She gets a 10 out of 5 stars! She offered great insight on the dishes and was attentive. Pacing of the meal was very good. The food was all good to really good. Cheese Biscuits were so delicious! Onion soup was a winner for me, just okay for my wife. The Peruvian Scallops were super tasty, but the preparation wasn't great as two of the five were light on the bernaise topping. Very tasty dish but just inconsistent. Beef Tartare was quite good, and the Red Curry Squash was decent, but really could have used some spice. Miko was really lovely to offer a dessert to make up for the last experience, and while there wasn't much room left in us, we did try the Carrot Cake Brulee. It was interesting, but not something I'd get again. Cocktails were very good. I got a Cucumber Press that I liked a lot, and then a Coffee & Smoke which was good, but a little heavy on the Campari. Decent wine selection is available. We sat inside, but the outdoor seating is super charming. All in all, a really good visit. read more

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Cute vibe and entertaining waitress. She took care of us well and we had quite a large table. I tried the cheddar biscuits - they were pretty good and a great size! I had the scallops - they were so salty I couldn't finish them The mac and cheese was okay. Brussel sprouts weren't bad. The flavor was pretty average. read more

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This was a truly mixed experience for our party. The place looks great and was packed on a Saturday at like 2pm. Service was fast and very attentive. The food was more of the issue, complete hit or miss. Going through the other reviews, there seems to be a complete lack of seasoning or flavors. I'll start with the good! My CHICKEN SANDWICH was delicious. The meat was well seasoned, tender and delicious. My dad also raved over his BREAKFAST BURGER. We started out strong! My sister got two of the FLATBREADS. She started with the MUSHROOM FLATBREAD. There was no seasoning at all. The mushrooms look like they were boiled and thrown on. Then she also got the one with SMOKED SALMON FLATBREAD. It looked like the bottom of the ocean with pieces of some kind of kelp looking lettuce that I've never seen before and that wasn't listed on the menu. Both of these were the most confusing things we've ever tried. I probably wouldn't recommend the food here for the most part. Didn't try the drinks but maybe you'd have better luck with those and the atmosphere. Even though my food was fine, I don't think this is some place I'd go for again. read more

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Customer service was shocking. We chose this spot to celebrate a dog's birthday because it presents itself as dog-friendly, but the experience was uncomfortable almost immediately. When we arrived, the hostess was unexpectedly rude and told us we weren't allowed near certain areas where other guests were seated. The reasoning was unclear and didn't make much sense, especially since we were simply trying to take a quick birthday photo and be respectful of everyone around us. I tried to address it with the manager, and that's where things really took a turn. Instead of resolving anything, his response escalated the situation in a way that felt completely inappropriate. As a woman, it was very uncomfortable to have a man stand over us, raise his voice, and threaten to have us removed. There also seemed to be inconsistent rules. We were told we couldn't give our dogs any treats or chews, despite asking the server and being told earlier that it was fine. Then when we mentioned posting a birthday photo, we were told we would need to go through their marketing department to share it on Instagram, which was honestly bizarre and not something I've ever encountered. Other guests nearby even commented on how strange the situation was, which made it clear this wasn't just a misunderstanding on our end. One woman came up to us and asked if we were OK after he was done raising his voice. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else, where everything felt normal and welcoming- John and Vinny's. Which is very dog friendly. Overall, this did not feel like a genuinely dog-friendly environment, and the way the situation was handled by management made it worse. I wouldn't return. I am concerned that this person probably knows nothing will happen to him, or he wouldn't behave in such an abhorrent manner. Go somewhere else. read more

The vibes here are a 5/5, the food was solid but nothing spectacular. I got the chicken biscuit and my friends got a bunch of different things from the menu. I got a mocktail that was pretty good but my friends got coffees which they all said were bad. I'd probably come here for a drink and/or a small bite but maybe not a meal. read more

The Front Yard - Hot Chicken Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Stopped by here for brunch--it's located at The Garland Hotel, and the space is absolutely charming. The service was excellent. My friends ordered the Nutella toast and the cinnamon cardamom beignets, which I tried but personally wasn't a fan of. However, the smoked salmon flatbread was absolutely delicious and easily the standout. The bread was light and crispy, almost cracker-like, and the salmon was very fresh along with all the accompanying condiments. The fried egg added a lovely finishing touch. I would definitely come back again and again just for this dish. read more

The Front Yard - smoked salmon flatbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Lovely place to have dinner with friends, coworkers, a date, anything really. Balled out this time and got the tomahawk for a special occasion and it did NOT disappoint! Bonus points for the maple pudding. Not pictured: 12-minute cheese biscuits that were to die for. read more

The Front Yard - maple pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Gorgeous outdoor patio that is peaceful; good food & fun cocktails. I ended up going with about 10 people and the staff were so nice! They allowed me to change the reservation from 4 to 8 to 12 to 16 then back down to 11. So gracious. Would definitely return and share the word with others. read more

The Front Yard - Patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I am coming back to this place, WOW! SoCal truly has the most iconic gems. Yeah, pitiful we couldn't enjoy the outdoors due to the rare weather of rain, though greatly needed in the area, the ambiance, the servers, who by the way, I told him he's a Patrick Schwarzenegger lookalike, superb service, very attentive. The food is exceptionally delicious - I said already I am coming back! Great venue for special events or private parties. Prices are reasonable, which we rarely see these days read more

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