Location: Burbank
Top Restaurants in Burbank
Burbank Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Burbank
Burbank, which is home to Bob Hope Airport (formerly known as the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport), is close to Universal Studios, downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and other popular L.A. destinations. Visitors to the city can take a backstage tour at NBC or Warner Bros. studios, shop and dine in charming downtown Burbank and attend an outdoor concert at the Starlight Bowl. Also of interest is the Gordon Howard Museum, a historical museum with aviation and vintage-car displays.
Things to do in Burbank
1. Bea Bea's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 322 reviews
Reviewed By TrinbagoL - Miami, Florida
This menu caters to ANY pallette; there is literally an option for any and everyone. I only had enough time to stop in for a quick bite and I was not disappointed. I was concerned about the wait time because I read reviews that the wait could be dreadful around brunch hours but at about 11:30 on a Wednesday morning, I was able to walk in and be seated within 5-6 minutes. Initially I was overwhelmed because it was my first time and there was SO much to choose from but once I narrowed down what my taste buds were actually craving I was more pleased that the menu had such a great variety. Some items on the menu are a bit over priced(for instance the cost for a bowl of fruit) but, for most full meals, the pricing is reasonable.Generous portion sizes, speedy service, and feshly prepared, can't go wrong. Only thing I would improve on is the wait staff's morale; speedy service is always appreciated but don't forget to take some time to smell the roses, add some personality and more smiles with your service and you would take a great atmosphere and turn it into a new level of incomparable.
2. Granville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By rodjan5 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
If you have not been here you need to. Location is wonderful and the food is fantastic. Went light on this trip and had the Southwest burger but everything was wonderful. If you are hungry make sure and order the Mac and Cheese for your table and share it. So good.
3. Don Cuco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By maxpaste - PA
We were looking for a meal near Burbank and this place was recommended. We were glad we took the advice because the food was excellent and there were huge portions. The service team made sure our chips and salsa were always filled and they were helpful with our questions. We enjoyed our dinner here.
4. Dog Haus Burbank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Dog Haus creates hand-crafted hormone- and antibiotic-free hot dogs, sausages, burgers and one Bad Mutha Clucka, all served on King’s Hawaiian rolls. Crush one, then wash it down with one of our local craft beers or premium shakes.
Reviewed By victoriad1982 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I am a vegetarian and liked this place so much I went twice during my stay in LA!
They offer vegetarian hot dogs and sausage. I cannot guarantee it's cooked on a separate grill though. They offer so many different toppings! Their tots are so crispy and I'm obsessed.
The service was quick and the place was clean. I wish they had some more locations on the east coast!
5. Bob's Big Boy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 659 reviews
Our burgers are six ounces of fresh ground beef served on a grilled bun with French Fries. The "Big Boy" is our original double-decker hamburger. It's two all-beef patties on our grilled sesame seed bun with crisp shredded lettuce, American cheese, dressing, and special relish.Come into Bob’s Big Boy for a scrumptious burger & fries or a refreshingly delicious milkshake. And you can get breakfast from us anytime of the day!
Reviewed By bobba - Auburn, CA
Like many things in my life this restaurant has changed. It has the same good food, thank goodness. I believe, however, that times and over-popularity have detracted from its charm. Gone is the teen vibe of the place. Gone are the car hops. Gone is the feeling that you were viewed as a person who felt like they were where they belonged and could have a good time. Like many things in S. Calif this restaurant's feel has been destroyed by over-population and demographic change. Those days exist as very real in my mind, but have changed forever in the real world.
6. The Smoke House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 563 reviews
Are you looking for a casual, family-style restaurant with a friendly star-studded atmosphere? Look no further than SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT. While you're here, you can enjoy dining at its best, as well as being treated like a star. You will love our American and Continental Cuisine that includes prime rib, aged steaks, rack of lamb, BBQ ribs, fresh seafood, daily chef specials and many more. We also offer an award winning Sunday brunch that includes a carving station, fresh seafood and salad station, dessert station, pasta station and much more.
Reviewed By blorgDOTorg - Los Angeles, California
When you arrive at the parking lot at Smoke House, be aware that the parking lot is valet only. If you're not planning on valeting you're car for $5.50, be prepared to park on the street.
When walking into the restaurant, don't expect a warm welcome from the hostess booth. I wanted to grab a reasonably quick meal on my own at 6:15pm and ended up leaving the restaurant at 7:40pm. I directed myself to the bar and took a seat.
The bar top is set very high in comparison to the height of the barstools. You'll be eating your meal at chest level so expect your elbows to stick out a lot.
The bartender helps several people out before acknowledging I'm sitting there and when he does I ask for a water and a menu. I really wanted a menu. A good host/hostess could have taken care of that part from the start.
I was really craving some clam chowder so looked at the menu that came with a soup. The tri-tip combo came with a side which could be a soup/salad ($2). I order the tri-tip combo (medium rare) and a clam chowder. The waiter says I have another side with the meal so I get the au gratin potatoes.
The meal arrives in 15 minutes. That pretty freaking quick. It was several pieces of tri-tip, bbq sauce on the side, bbq beans and potatoes au gratin. No soup.
I try to start my meal, but then realize I was only provided a steak knife. I needed at least a fork to get started. A napkin would have been nice too. It takes several minutes before I could get the bartender's attention and I had to say I utensils to go with this meal several times before understanding me. WTF already.
I begin my meal and the bbq beans are good. The au gratin potatoes are okay: cheesy and a little cooled down already. The tri-tip was cold and chewy. This was pretty bad tri-tip. I've had better tri-tip at buffets which is saying a lot.
I eat about half the meal and I'm pretty full already. Most of it wasn't very appetizing but I still wanted the clam chowder I ordered. It's about 40 minutes after I initially ordered and I asked the bartender if the clam chowder was still being prepared. He left immediately to get it.
The clam chowder arrives a few moments later, cold. It's not the ideal temperature and it's very chunky. I can only describe it as very chunky because there was very little flavor to it. It was bad. I take a few bites and then ask for the check.
The waiter takes my plate of food to box up as he goes to print out the bill. When the bill arrives, I handed my credit card immediately so I could just get the heck out of there. The bartender didn't take the card yet. I wait there for a few moments then take a look at the bill. He charged me $7 for the clam chowder. WTF WTF. I then tell him I thought it was $2 according to the menu but then he said that was only for the side salad if I wanted that added.
WTF. Why would a menu say a side is included and that you can add a soup to your combo for an additional charge? That additional charge is for the full price of the soup. The menu might as well say you can add a beer and another steak to your combo at full price if you wanted to.
If that's what it is, fine. I'm not tipping for this nonsense anyway. I normally tip even if it's kind of bad. The bartender takes my credit card to charge the bill but then realizes the computer is down. He said it'll only take about 2 minutes.
TWENTY-FIVE minutes later, I'm still standing there waiting to pay my bill and furious. The waiter disappeared for awhile and then when I see him back I yell (partially across the bar) "What's up with that bill!?" I'm furious. He said it would be another few minutes and that they decided to take off the clam chowder from the bill. That helped a lot because I was about to walk across the bar, take my credit card back and leave the restaurant. I was already psyching myself up to do that. In my mind, it's not even a crime at that point since I gave them a chance to charge me.
They were finally able to charge my credit card and hand me the bill 10 minutes after that last update. I was going to leave no tip because of the service and food quality, but I left a $2 tip since they removed the soup from the bill. The cost of that crappy soup, should have been $2 according to the menu.
7. Novo Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
A cozy café situated in the movie studio district of Burbank. We offer authentic regional Italian cuisine made with fresh quality ingredients. If you are lucky, you can watch one of our chefs making ravioli or other fresh pastas in our open kitchen. Our lunch and dinner menu features handmade pasta, hand-crafted Pizzas, Panini, Organic salads, many appetizers and delicious entrees. Drop in for a specialty coffee and one of our baked goods on your way to the office. Sit and relax in our garden patio while enjoying one of our omelettes or breakfast sandwiches. Free Wi-Fi available. Buon Appetito!
Reviewed By RichardN28 - London, United Kingdom
A great Italian restaurant that will suit virtually all family tastes.
A strong menu, the food was great here, as was the service - very welcoming and friendly, it felt like nothing was too much trouble.
We ate here on our last night of our three week Californian road trip, and it was a fitting ending.
Great food, worth a visit - the only downside is that a 9pm closing time felt a little early. Still worth it though.
8. Tallyrand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Margaret Y - Los Angeles, California
Delicious roasted Turkey lunch with large serving of mashed potatoes and stuffing. Served with choice of french bread, or freshly baked cranberry or blueberry muffin. Also served with choice of soup or salad. Great value and quick and friendly service. In business for over 59 years. Also breakfast served until 2pm.
9. Daily Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By salupm1 - Provo, Utah
I have had so many bad experiences with restaurants that are part of a hotel, that I was a little leery about eating there. However, I was very pleased with the meal we received. Our server was also good. It was a little pricey, but you expect that any time you eat at a hotel restaurant. Overall, we were very pleased.
10. Pinocchio Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, California
Not just another Italian restaurant. Longevity is on its side, it’s been here forever. Tremendous delicatessen, Monte Carlo, adjoins the restaurant. Lasagna and meat ball sandwich are always good. Not gourmet, just tasty food.
