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The Smoke House Restaurant


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3.5 of 5 stars 36 ratings
36 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
7
4.0 of 5 stars
17
3.0 of 5 stars
8
2.0 of 5 stars
3
1.0 of 5 stars
1
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#11 of 138 restaurants in Burbank
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: £13-19 ($21-$30)
  • Neighbourhood: Central San Fernando Valley

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2 of 5 stars
los angeles
9 Jan 2009

After hearing great things about the place, decided to try last night. The dark ambiance is a nice change from the often sterile and franic LA resturants. And it was warming to be served by a waitress that appeared to genuinely enjoy her work and not be overridden by attitude that one often finds in this town. But aside from... more

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3 of 5 stars
Bakersfield, CA
27 Oct 2008

We were hoping for a vintage steak house with great food. What we got was blah. No pizazz, no wow, nothing to write home about. We ordered the “famous for“ items...prime rib, garlic cheese toast, salad with home made dressing. But it was all mediocre. Service was fine. They did bring the martinis in a glass “ice bucket” to keep... more

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4 of 5 stars
NYC
10 Oct 2008

If you love steak, and you love martinis, and you would like to enjoy them in the same place where Bing, Bob and all the rest hadem, then this is your place. A real treat, shouldnt be missed if youre in LA. I mean it. more

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5 of 5 stars
Laguna Beach, CA
1 Oct 2008

I love "old school" places and the Smoke House is as old school and old Hollywood as it gets. You can practically see Jack Warner & Walt Disney having their garlic bread and Spencer steaks! When I come here it is all about the beef.... prime rib, rib eye (Spencer), or New York with a side of scampi. I just... more

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5 of 5 stars
glasgow, scotland
5 Sep 2008

We just made some reservations about an hour before arriving- ok we were advised that it was quiet due to conventions and tennis! We got in no bother. What a place. We were so well looked after by judy- she must be the grand dame of restaurants in this place and certainly ran the place tonight. I have eaten so... more

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4 of 5 stars
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4 Sep 2008

Loving this for an old fashioned damned fine steak dinner as well as its red leather booths more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
28 Jul 2008

Old School - and I mean OLD school - steak house. One of the waitresses has been there over 40 years. Great beef, GREAT garlic cheese bread. Great piece of history. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
8 Jul 2008

Best Brunch in Los Angeles!!! (under $100 per person). It is very reasonable at about $25 PP with endless champagne. Love Dinner as well. When I lived close this place made me fat I ate there so much. more

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4 of 5 stars
29 Jun 2008

My wife was working here when we first met back in the 90's. It has been an institution for many years. Yes, get the cheesy garlic bread. more

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3 of 5 stars
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8 Jun 2008

go for the cheese bread and service more

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The Smoke House Restaurant Address

4420 W Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
Tel: (818) 845-3731
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.