I'm pretty sure I've driven by this place a million times and never realized it was a restaurant. I saw this place a few months back via an algorithm post from Instagram. But it felt like a perfect time to try it for my birthday weekend. I will say that the pictures that I've seen really just don't do justice to how it is in person. It is so much bigger than I expected it than honestly one of the nicest "outdoor" restaurants I've seen. Their food is pretty remarkable. Starting off we had the caprese appetizer as well as the calamari. Both were excellent the only suggestion is a wish the calamari was just a tad bit crispier. To me and another guest had the filet mignon I had the 10 oz and he had the 14 oz. What is a wild is that it comes on this heated slab that you really can choose your own meat temp because it's cooks for a very long time while it's on it. My suggestion is really to cut it up pretty quickly so you can see the changes in the color because if you don't eat quickly it will overcook. So he can get to well fairly quickly. But I love the idea and the brussel sprouts that come with it are pretty solid. I really enjoyed the blue cheese horseradish sauce. The other person in our party had the three skewers and they really enjoyed them. I wish they had one or two more side choices for whatever reason I have a feeling that they would make a solid mashed potato. The whole vibe is really amazing and I definitely would suggest if you're looking for a unique place to eat this would be. It's not particularly quiet because they have live music but the music that is played very much plays into the ambiance. One of the things that I think really resonated with me was that the owner came out and was talking to us. He really wanted to make sure we enjoyed our food Etc. I do think that this is a lost art form. Maybe it's because he owns his own business but having someone walk around to the table and making sure that they are happy with service or the food is so important in the industry that's struggled due to covid. Anyways, kudos to The Stage and their team on what you've created and have continued to keep going for 16 years! read more

The Stage - 10z Angus milet mignon - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

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August 17, 2025 | Burbank | While in Burbank, my friend and I were craving a bite, so I looked on Yelp and discovered The Stage! The delicious scent in the air, as well as live music being played as we drove by was a sure win! We absolutely hard to dine here! Salmon Dish | Delicious, tender & mouth watering! The ravioli was quite flavorful as well, alongside the asparagus! I would easily order this dish again! I love the plates, as well as the way the meal was plated! Decor | I immediately loved the relaxing sounds of the fountain, colorful flowers, all around & so much greenery!! It sort of gave me a vibe, as if I were in Thailand! I also loved being surrounded by the colorful pillows, as well as the bamboo all around me! Customer Service | Vibe | Immediately welcoming, super friendly vibe! Our server was amazing! The gentleman on the stage playing a saxophone was incredible! Note | I even met a cute little cat that came over to say hi! Parking | Free! Overall | What a wonderful fun, while on the way to a store nearby! Yes, if in the area, I would easily return to The Stage and try more items on the menu! read more

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We had a wonderful time at The Stage on Mother's Day Eve! The food was absolutely superb, and the service was phenomenal. They were a little behind with the food, but we truly didn't mind waiting because the staff was so apologetic and attentive, which we really appreciated. The show with the dancer was so much fun she is incredibly talented! The whole evening was delightful from beginning to end. As a mom, I truly enjoyed my special day and felt so celebrated. Thank you for such a memorable experience! read more

We've celebrated my son's graduation last night and everything was fantastic. Food - our party of 18pp went with ala carte menu the restaurant offered us several banquet or family style menus which we will definitely try on our next event. Everyone of our guests were blown away by quality of food, the menu was impressive with a lot to choose from different cuts of steaks to all kinds of seafood. My husband went with Filet Mignon on hot stone accompanied with 3 different sauces and Brussel sprouts toasted with truffles, the escargots in bone marrow appetizer was also impressive, I had a Seabass in Spanish saffron broth with mussels, clams and scallops It was absolutely delicious. The Atmosphere- Stunning outdoor garden with water fountain, nice corner stage with great musicians who made our dinner memorable and the cherry on the cake was there dance show that was a lot of fun. read more

The Stage - Seabass - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

The restaurant is very nice and made to look like an outdoor area. We got a nice private table away from everyone which was appreciated. The service was great and everyone was patient with us especially since my group asked a lot of questions about the menu. The food was delicious. We got the stage fatoush salad, Mediterranean delight (tziki and hummus with chips), a water, a bottle of juice, 3 cocktails, veggies and the 6 skewer combo. The total with tax and everything included was $180. Not bad at all read more

First time at The Stage in Burbank. The menu is a wild mix of Middle Eastern, American, and Italian -- a little bit of everything. Huge free parking lot in the back, which I loved. From the outside it looks a bit rundown, almost like an abandoned shack in Tijuana, but once you walk in, the décor shifts into a Gilligan's Island-meets-Polynesian movie set. Some of the foliage might have been plastic, so a bit tacky, but with all the plants it actually felt cooler than the thermometer said, which was nice. We arrived at 6 PM on a Saturday and it was nearly empty; by 8 PM it was booming. Edgar, our waiter, was fantastic -- attentive, funny, and his thick Armenian accent added to the charm. The crowd was diverse, all cultures and ages. They had a singer/violinist playing popular hits, and a belly dancer who wasn't the traditional style -- more like someone who could be dancing behind Jennifer Lopez on tour. Incredible energy, incredible body, incredible movement. She even pulled guests up to dance; two out of our six got summoned. Thank God she skipped me. There was also a huge screen showing the Switzerland-Argentina World Cup match, which was great to glance at from the corner of my eye. Menu: Perfect length, enough choices for everyone. We ordered: * Caprese burrata * Calamari * Margherita pizza * Fatoush salad * A parade of kebab skewers (chicken, salmon, shrimp, lamb, pork, beef) * Roasted potatoes, fries, roasted veggies * One steak * One baked branzino with spinach, blistered tomatoes, and Brussels sprouts (mine) Food temperature: One of my pet peeves is room‑temperature food. Salads should be cold, hot food should be hot. Some items missed the mark -- the roasted potatoes, fries, and calamari needed to be hotter. The kebabs, steak, and branzino were perfect. The caprese was properly chilled. Margherita pizza: Nothing to write home about. The dough tasted more like a thick tortilla with toppings than an actual pizza crust. I'm all about the dough when I order pizza -- I want chew, structure, a real crust, and those blistered edges. This had none of that. Just flat and forgettable. Fatoush salad: Served inside a baked pita you crack open -- fun idea, but it warms the salad and makes it soggy. Also not a traditional fatoush: avocado and creamy dressing instead of lemon‑based. Tasty, but not classic. Calamari: Over‑seasoned and salty. Came out in a clump instead of individual rings/tentacles. Wouldn't order again. Fries & potatoes: Good flavor, but temperature off. Roasted veggies: Slightly charred, balsamic and garlic -- delicious. Steak: Nicely cooked, good sear, and served at the right temperature. Solid, satisfying, and better than my friend expected for a place that's clearly more about kebabs. Baked branzino: My dish, and one of the standouts. The branzino was served open‑faced and fully deboned was tender and moist, not overcooked, with a clean flavor. The spinach, blistered tomatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts worked really well together -- flavorful, balanced, and felt like a complete, thoughtful plate. Kebabs: OUTRAGEOUS. Perfectly marinated, cooked over charcoal, smoky, juicy -- the star of the night. I brought three bottles of red wine and Edgar kindly waived the corkage fee. Overall: A fun, lively experience with great service, strong entertainment, and excellent kebabs. Some food temperature issues, but I'd definitely return. My Ratings: * Area: B+ * Parking: A * Service: A * Venue: B- * Value: B * Food temperature: B * Food flavor: A- (not including the calamari) * Menu selection: A- * Entertainment: A- Overall: Solid B / 4 stars. read more

Wow what a nice place. I went there for a private event which is secluded from the rest of the restaurant. The food was amazing. Definitely going there again with family read more

My friend and I had a good experience coming to The Stage for an impromptu lunch. The place is cute, a bit hidden and not crowded during the day it seems. Service was friendly and efficient. There was a bit of live music as well during our visit. That day, I ordered a simple Margherita Pizza. Didn't think it was spectacular but was pleased with it. Overall, I am unsure I would come back for the food/drinks but enjoyed the outdoor setting for a spring/summer meal. read more

The Stage - Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

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Best food I have tried in my life. Will be coming here again. Very good service and environment

Sat in one of their 'garden' booths, so we had privacy which was lovely. The garden atmosphere oozed romance. The thin crust pizza was a perfect size for me. The wild mushroom ravioli was delicious. Our server, Alfredo, was friendly, helpful and cheerful. He dealt with an allergy question by checking with the kitchen. A lovely experience. read more

The Stage - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

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Music, food, ambience Hidden gem in city of Burbank Try steak fest you wntvregret it read more

We went to the stage for brunch. The food was delicious, the setting was cozy and the staff was friendly. I had their chicken sandwich and my date had the mushroom Ravioli. I had fries with my meal and she had the salad. I really enjoyed my meal. There's plenty of parking. I hear they have music every night after 7pm. I'm definitely going to come for that. It'll be a cool double date night. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place out for a while and was sadly disappointed when I finally got the chance to. My mother and I arrived into the parking lot whereas soon as we tried to park several of the employees stared at us in a very strange way and did not break eye contact with us. There were two men who looked at me with a blank serious stare not even a smirk or smile it made me feel very uncomfortable and uneasy. It felt as if they did not want us to be there.. I'm not exaggerating. I can also tell that they were talking amongst themselves about us. One of the gentlemen went from the outside area all the way to the host stand to tell the woman about us and I saw her extending her neck to look at us. We left after this experience it was by far the weirdest experience I've ever had at a restaurant. I can't imagine how they would have treated us if we even dared stepped foot inside. Mind you the restaurant was empty. My mother and I left feeling confused and weirded out. I'm sharing this review in case anyone else has felt the same by this establishment. Very disappointed and confused by the first impression here... read more

Walked in to check the place out - the waiter was coming down with a plate of drinks. I tried to get out of his way. I said, "Sorry" and he replied, "You're in my way." He didn't even know if I was a customer. Super rude. Walked out and will not go back. FWIW, the music was BLARING. read more

Food was great and it's located in a nice location in Burbank. Good for groups. This steak honestly was very tasty and they have like an outdoor grill?! Drinks were good but nothing that blew me away. Unfortunately I think they were short or under staffed and so there was a long wait for drinks and food. My friend got his pizza after we had finished eating all of our food :( I'd like to give this place another try maybe in the future but for a Thursday evening and it being slow I had higher hopes read more

The Stage - Cosmo - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

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Great food, atmosphere, and company. Celebrated a Birthday and we were pleased with the service and quality from the minute we sat down until the end of our night. read more

The Stage - Z & me - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

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The restaurant is a very nice place with excellent service and a great menu. I visited it with my friends several times, listened to concerts, and each of us always thought about returning to this place and getting not only a good meal but also a good rest. read more

Ratatouille is alive and well... We counted at list six rats hanging around the vines above our table. It was absolutely disgusting and waitress was walking around and not offering a solution.. they wouldn't even move us in the interior dining room... by the way we paid over $120 per person definitely not worth it ! But the food was amazing... I doubt we would ever go back but that's my honest feedback. read more

Service was sub par at best, every bottle of wine we chose was not available and there was a odor of propane at our table from the outdoor heater. We will not be returning read more

The service wss great! Marlene is a wonderful and friendly server. The food was delicious, the music was great. Everyone in our party was very happy. We had a great time. read more

The food we ordered was so good! The service is ok. Nice ambiance with music. The place was just across our hotel.

Great atmosphere Amazing food plus the live music made my day Highly recommend Food came on time Great wines and services read more

The Stage - Outdoor seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

The ambiance was delightful,. We felt as if we were on a tropical vacation. The food was excellent! Very flavorful! The service was also excellent. Not once did we have to search for help. read more

I'm not sure how to feel about this place. Went for the first time. Walked it and saw people at prob 3 tables. There were two of us. They said they weren't sure if they could accommodate us without a reservation. Weird because there were open tables all night. The service was.... Extremely intermittent. Anytime we needed so needed something we had to flag someone down. After our food was served no one came back to the table again (we stayed for likely an hour after food) until we asked to get someone to bring the check. FYI they don't have a liquor license. So it's beer and wine. The list looks long but they were out of a couple wines we asked for. They do have cocktails on the menu but it's a low volume alcohols used in these, so you can't just order a "bar" drink. What was good? The food was actually great. Had the calamari, beef/eggplant Thai salad and the lamb chops. Used the rest room and saw them on the charcoal grill outside cooking. Also the ambience is relaxing. Youre sitting under trees in the shade. Don't think I'd go back. Just didn't feel welcome or inviting. But the food and physical atmosphere does make it a place with potential. read more

I celebrated my 40th birthday at The Stage with 25 guests. The ambiance was beautiful, filled with lush greenery. The service was excellent, and the planning and setup went off without a qhitch. The catering menu was abundant and absolutely delicious! 5 stars all the way!!! read more

The Stage - 40th birthday dessert table - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

Very cute place, like little hideaway. It is in indoor dining but you are surrounded with trees and separate rooms, so it makes it feel more comfortable. In the evening they have live music and different bands are performing. Food is good. I had Chiken pesto pizza and PPG ( with pear ) and steak salad. Amazing. They have big choices of sweets Cool place to go out with friends or family and on a date read more

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The food tastes delicious here. The service is excellent and efficient. The ambiance is pleasant and inviting whether your solo with a date or with family. I highly recommend this place. read more

I too encountered the rats crawling on the beams and vines above! Can't believe the Health Department has not shut the place down... Food was average and service was slow with only 4 tables actually being occupied. read more

The food was great, We loved the ambience.. our server Gavin was a fantastic guy and recommended us the best? Highly recommended place! read more

The Stage - Meat, shrimp, chicken kebob - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

This is definitely the place for second hand smoking. People are smoking in front, the entry path and court yard. I guess you get use to it because the smoke from the grill somewhat covers it. Anyway, the ambience and courtyard setting is absolutely amazing. The food and service was great and the dancer and musician was fun. There was bird poop on the chair and the cushions looked dirty. The only recommendation is to get your food delivered and not dine in. read more

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As I was parking the aroma of wildfire takes over. The meats are grilled on a open fire as a chef I love that factor. Service was attentive and fast. The ambiance is one of a kind. Feels like you're having a fine dining experience in the forest. Outdoor seating area is great and roomy with smoking allowed. Having a cigar after a full meal is great. Love this place. First visit after my my friends recommended after Ginifest in Burbank. I'll be back. read more

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This place is all about ambience. Can't say they have outstanding food or service but if you like outdoor dining this is the place read more

I came here with my family. The atmosphere felt very nice and outdoorsy. The food and drinks were delicious and excellent and fast customer service from our server as well.There was also live music playing. We all had a very pleasant experience. I would come again. :) read more

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Amazing ambiance if you dine the evenings at The Stage on weekends as they have live music. Highly recommended to come Fridays or Saturdays after 7pm to enjoy the latter. Service is top notch as always and food is extremely good as well. We had the Branzino and Salmon plates which were both exquisite, sides of delicious Brussel Sprouts and roasted potatoes with a Pepperoni Pizza! Finally we also had a side of Mediterranean salad. read more

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Great welcoming environment. Food was okay but not the highlight. Service was very slow. But thankfully that was okay as we were catching up with coworkers we hadn't seen in 17 months. The best part was the beer and open garden feel of the place. Passable but I hope they ramp up service as we move forward. read more

The Stage - Mediterranean salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Burbank, California

This place has decent food, but you have to be very specific while ordering to get things right. The bread is delicious, the appetizers are decent, and the main courses are also decent. Nothing special, you're not going to be wowed, but overall you will have a good experience. There is music and the service is pretty good and accommodating. If you're in the area, and want a private ambiance with decent food take the elevator to the second floor and enjoy. read more

Initially you walk in and think awww this is a cute place! And it is a cute place, but what makes it not so cute is the service and the food quality. The waiter almost wants to fight you and pick and choose for you. It was irritating. They have live music in the corner but it's so loud you can't really hear the person across the table so you're forced to sit and eat the terrible food with your own thoughts cause you can't really have a decent convo with the person next to you. (I do have to say the pizza and tomatoes were the only decent thing they have). The meat is okay but the lamb was very smelly and if you touch it you'll need a shower immediately after. Their alcohol is not hard liquor cocktails it's pre-made. Despite all that I say you go and try it! I low key want you too to have a funny experience. Lol read more

I think the food or pizza would've been good except that it was served Cold!! It was a Friday night and there's hardly anybody in the place and my server only stopped by to get my order and then only came back to deliver a cold pizza and I had to actually get up to go pay for it as he had never come back. There are so many options in downtown Burbank. I would stay away from this place. read more

Food is consistent and tasteful, prices are reasonable, service is good and always around to help you as needed. Very cute outdoor restaurant with heaters and lots of plants! read more

Brought a large group of 9 here on a weekday night. The restaurant had a ton of seating and we were at a great wooden table. There was also live music it was great! Pizza was great for groups and the salads were great. Service was a little slow but it was nice, I would definitely come back. It's pricey but the quality is pretty good! Great outdoor seating type of vibe. Whimsical hidden garden restaurant in Burbank. read more

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