I was looking for a place to eat after hiking that was pet friendly and decided to stop by here and sat out at the patio. Ordered the appetizer platter with onion rings, fried pickles and buffalo tenders and a chicken pot pie. The chicken pot pie was flakey and tasty. Usually not big fan of corn bread but it came with a side of it and it was moist and had just the right amount of sweetness. It was my first time trying fried pickles and they were my favorite. Also, ordered a side of chicken for my pup and he enjoyed it. read more

Birds - Appetizer Platter- fried pickles, onions rings, and buffalo tenders - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Haven't been here in a few years So i figured lunch during DineLA - Great way to re-a quaint myself. John could not have been more friendly, helpful & made excellent suggestions for items- Food & Service - 10 out of 10 read more

Birds - 1/2 onion rings tower as an appetizer Kudos Birds for maintaining level of quality for so many years. - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for some lunch, chicken and refreshments on a whim when we were in the area today. I hadn't been here in a while but always enjoy this place, great vibes and atmosphere! We sat in a booth near the front window so we could watch the world go by and ordered a wine and hazy IPA with some hot wings to start out our visit. Wings were great and our beverages were refreshing! I got their signature rotisserie chicken, which was fantastic as always, and she got the smoked grilled Cajun chicken sandwich, which was pretty tasty (according to her). We enjoyed our visit and the relax atmosphere. Our server was helpful and always available when we had a question. I hope this spot never goes away, cause I will always want to come by for some beer and chicken! read more

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Lively spot in the Franklin area. Seems like it could get busy before/after UCB shows. Fun but casual atmosphere. Onion ring tower was done well with 3 generous sauce sides. Good mozzerella sticks and cornbread. Pot pie was pretty good. Rotisserie chicken was also pretty good and came with solid sides. Tried it for dine LA which was a great deal off their regular menu. Would come back again read more

Birds - Chicken Pot Pie - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Birds is a classic. Wouldn't order the nachos again, but the sweet potato fries with Peruvian aji sauce were to die for read more

Birds - Loaded nachos and appetizer sample platter with chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and sweet potato waffle fries - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My God, the food was absolutely horrible and the service was worse than the food avoid this place at all cost nasty

I have been wanting to go to this place Birds for like literally 2 decades. Well, I finally made it there yesterday. Better late than ever. Birds has been around for over 30 years. Since 1994. It truly is an interesting, cool,iconic, lovely, lively,, place with good vibes, food and ambiance. Also very CLEAN.My son and I got there around 5pm to have some dinner. We were greeted by their sweet, kind, humble host Scott that had a nice smile... and he walked us to our table immediately. Didn't take a minute before our server Gita D. approached us and took our order. I ordered their 1/2 all dark Rotisserie chicken with few of their sides on the side. Broccoli, Mac N Cheese, Cesar Salad, lavash and Corn Bread. My son got almost the same thing except 1/4 all Dark meat with one side. We shared the salad and the corn bread. Food was very tasty, except their Mac N Cheese. It was too watery, bland, lacking in seasoning, and it was not cooked right. Didn't agree with my palate. I have had better Mac N Cheese before in other restaurants. But the one I make is better than the rest. Moving forward to the service: Gita was nice, but her customer service was not all that. She only took our order and didn't see her again until it was time to pay. I mean she walked by our table at least like 7 times, and not even once checked up on us to see if we needed anything, or is everything ok? She was just there waiting for her shift to be over. It was very noticeable. She didn't even bring our food to our table. The host Scott did. Maybe they should switch positions?? Shout out to Scott for his hospitality. He needs a RAISE!!! They have a gorgeous looking Full BAR area with lots of tables and chairs for thirsty people who love and adore good quality alcohol/beverages of all kinds. Nice hallway, with clean bathrooms, and parking is another story. Good luck in finding parking. Cute patio with bright lights with full of nice people carrying conversation, eating, drinking and having a good time. I mean you only live once so.... 4 stars for the service and their parking. Will be back again to try other entrees & to have a drink. Will post pictures of BIRDS and US soon!! read more

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Super fast service and really accommodating staff! Food came out quickly and tasted great

My go to take out spot healthy and good! The rotisserie chicken is amazing and easy protein read more

Birds - 1/2 dark rotisserie chicken with veggies 10/10 easy protein healthy meal - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We love Birds! Max the bartender is rad and so is the strength of his vodka sodas. The entire menu is awesome with a chicken-centered focus (a la 'Birds') with the burrito being my favorite to get and enjoy. This spot host a ton of funny people too - patronized by local comics and the never-ending talented groups that study at Upright Citizens Brigade. Birds is a solid hang after or before any given improv show they give there and perfect to meet up during traffic or aka 'happy hour' read more

Price on the menu is not the price you will be charged. The menu I received, the menu on the wall, and the charge were three different amounts. Otherwise it's fine. Good bartenders. read more

Had a great experience here last night after seeing an improv show a couple of blocks away! I had here several times after seeing UCB shows but it's been a hot minute and it was just as lovely as I remembered! The vibe was fun on a Friday night and it was busy but not overwhelming crowded. The ambiance inside was quirky and upbeat. My friend and I joined a large group and they were able to accommodate extra seating for us. We sat outside which was perfect since the weather was so pleasant and we were able to people watch a bit. The service was very friendly and amicable. I wasn't hungry so I didn't order any food, but it was great to see some vegan options on the menu (although I do wish there were more!). I got a margarita which was delicious and had the perfect blend of mixer with tequila. It was just strong enough to feel a nice buzz and the rim was perfectly salted. Parking was a little tricky but I was able to find a spot on a side street not too far from the restaurant. read more

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We eat here a lot because my son writes and performs at UCB. The food is always good and the vibe is fun and relaxing. I recently tried the Cuban Panini and it was fabulous; very tasty and just juicy enough to make it excellent. The service has always been accommodating for our group. read more

Was excited to try this place while visiting a friend. Very cute enclosed outdoor patio seating area which we were able to sit in with her dog, heaters at full blast so it was very comfortable. Started with a half tower of onion rings which come with 3 dipping sauces! We tried the zesty bbq which does have a little kick to it, the ranch which was classic of course, and artichoke garlic dip- my favorite, a rich aioli bursting with garlicky goodness. The chicken pot pie was absolutely delicious, flaky, soft crust with a saucy interior richly flavored with herbs. Cornbread was sweet, fresh and served with butter. The server was friendly and so helpful, and I ended up grabbing a generously filled glass of the house white (Grenache blanc), a dry white which went perfectly with the chicken. Crowd was very hip and young on a Saturday night, but it wasn't unpleasantly packed or anything. Great atmosphere, rich warm food. Definitely will be back to try the rest of the drink menu, which looked really fun and solid as well! read more

Just a good old semi grungy place! I love going there with my best friend. We play games at the table that they provide in order a whole bunch of appetizers and just laugh and laugh and the service is great. It's just a cool little place. I always order their shrimp skewers. read more

Food....service...ambiance. All good and a lot of fun. Great Sports Bar. Love the cole slaw and Vege. wrap. Guac. Was good

Was exactly what we needed as we awaited a UCB show. Beer and cider was great. Vibe was hittin and service was fab. Just as I remembered from when I used to live in L.A. read more

Birds - Cider on tap baby! - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Paid 18$ for the most bland and flavorless "Mexican chicken" wrap of my life. Not sure what about it was considered Mexican - plain white bone dry chicken, lettuce tom and cheese. I nearly choked on the first bite. Added hot sauce for flavor, didn't help. 2 stars is for the outdoor seating , and thank god for it cause inside was a loud drunken mess. read more

Holy sh*t. You guys were right about that service. It's very clear the type of people they want as customers. When I tell you the waitress that works during the day has the worst energy, I mean it. Never coming back. Her energy was so shitty that it made me look up who the owners are. 1 star properly earned. Well done. read more

I haven't been here in Years, but found myself nearby and was surprised I never reviewed this. I do remember I ordered chicken strips with honey mustard/bbq sauce, along with a baked potato and mac and cheese side. To be honest, this wasn't memorable but it was good and I still ate all of it. I would probably come by again and eat in person since I'm sure everything is better while on the premises. Some of their other options such as the smoky cajun grilled chicken sandwich sound really appealing. Located on a busy strip of Franklin, parking is metered in front or if you're in luck, the residential side streets, but make sure you read the signs. read more

Great food. Always happening. Try the wings and chicken chili. Big portions. Great prices. Highly rated

We always drive by this place and it's packed with people. Maybe it's the beer or maybe it's a sign food is good. The place itself is dark inside. Nice decor. Didn't particularly like a sign that they have on the wall that states something about loose women. Sure the sign comes off as funny, but might make some women upset. Especially now a days. Our server was good. He seemed swamped as he had all the tables and a Buser to assist. No one else was there helping. He still remained attentive which was amazing. That's a lot of pressure for one person to take on and give excellent service. We ordered fried pickles. They were some of the best I've ever had and their sauce was on point. Lots of dill. I had the French onion soup. Not a big fan. Too much bread in the soup. You can also taste allot of butter from them toasting the baguette before they put in the soup. The soup itself didn't exhibit much flavors. The mozzarella wasn't very good either. Not sure what brand they use, but it's definitely not of high quality. Also, this is one of the most expensive French onion soups I've had. For that being said...definitely not worth the price. My colleague and I both had burgers. Yes, I know we go to a chicken place to get beef. The buns were dry. Meat was cooked perfectly, but had no salt or any flavor. Just blasé. The Mac and cheese that came with my burger was exactly that. No effort, no wow factor, and no seasonings. Just pasta, cheese, and a sprinkle of bread crumbs on top. Box Mac & cheese is way better than this...lol. I tasted my colleges baked beans. They were good with allot of smoky flavor. Not sure if they were homemade. All and all I don't really know what the buzz is about either this place, because if you truly had people who had a good pallet this place probably wouldn't be open as long as it has been. Not a fan and would only recommend the fried pickles with maybe a beer or two. read more

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Good food, terrible service. Today I ordered the usual, kids tender plate. Today was the first time I've ever been told it didn't even come with ONE side of sauce. (Seriously, who eats dry tenders and fries?) Anyway, I live down the street and walk here often and every time I ordered I've only been charged for the second sauce when ordering food. I ordered the food to go and, although I believe sauce should be included in the cost (because literally no one is going to order and eat a dry set of chicken and fries), I ordered anyway because I have sauce at home. Like would you order spaghetti and be expected to be charged extra for spaghetti sauce!? No! Restaurants like this are always looking to penny pinch from loyal customers and I typically don't support it -- and this place had already went up on prices. When being asked to sign the check, I wrote "haha" in the tip area. It's a joke to be expected to pay tip for takeout after trying to get me to pay extra for sauce. I left the restaurant to look around the shop next door while waiting on my order. When I returned, I was greeted with a nasty attitude by this woman (I wish I got her name), who accused me of being a bully to her employee for what I wrote. Perhaps, what I wrote was a little petty, but the service I got was horrible. She was telling me off and shaking like a nervous breakdown. I asked her why she was shaking because I was yelling at no one, I called no one out of their name, and all I did was laugh in the tip area. She said because she was pissed - I said I was pissed too because I was looking forward to enjoying my meal despite the service and it's now ruined, please process a refund I will not be eating here again. So she processed a refund and I won't be back. Idk maybe I was being profiled as "the scary black woman" because i wasn't a happy customer. I still don't get all the shaking and hyperventilating, but whatever. Even though the service is sub-par (even before today), I do recommend this place to a lot of my friends. My new neighbor and I were supposed to do lunch here next week and we will have to choose somewhere else. I frequent La Villita Cantina next door also. This is what service should look like -- the staff and manager here are both amazing. When there is a disconnect, customer service is handled in a much better manner. You don't start arguments with customers. Although it's a different cuisine, I would gladly change taste in my appetite for this type of environment. When I'm in the mood for chicken, Home Restaurant on Hillhurst is a beautiful upgrade instead of coming to Birds. Edit: I was curious about other reviews so I've been reading through them since this post. A lot of the bad reviews aren't about the food, but rude managers arguing with people. Dang, sucks to have that reputation with yet another review. read more

Birds - Proof of purchase. Purchase refunded. - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I could've swore I left my review for this place. Stopped here after going to Griffith Park for an early afternoon brunch. The first thing I have to say is the service was outstanding! Everybody was extremely friendly, the wife had a pot pie that she thoroughly enjoyed. I had some type of rice crispy encrusted French toast. I have to tell you it was amazing. I wish this place wasn't so stinking far away from my home as I can't get the amazing taste out of my mind. If you are in the area, I highly recommend that you stop by. While it was a little early for me to have a drink, it appeared there bar had a full selection of anything you could've wanted. The ambience of the place is also quite unique. The only thing that is tough is the parking. But that can be expected in the LA area. read more

Walked in and was told to sit whetever I wanted and was then proceeded to be ignored...no menu/no water. Nothing! It wasn't even busy as it was a Sunday. Wouldn't come back and wouldn't recommend! read more

Awesome food. My personal favorite it the Chicken Pot Pie. Really tasty. Served with some amazingly tasty cornbread. Several celebrity sitings too. I just smile and let them eat. They gotta eat peacefully too. read more

I can honestly say that I gave this restaurant a good shot. My first time here was several weeks ago and they were busy. I was told to sit anywhere. Was not given a menu. Then the waiter wanted to know what I wanted. When I stated I don't have a menu, I got a very sarcastic response. So I left. Two weeks later I came in for brunch. I ordered the three eggs plate, with bacon and sidewinder fries and coffee. The bacon and sidewinder fries were on point. The eggs were supposed to be sunny side up, but it was on the verge of raw. The coffee tasted like it was made five days ago; Lukewarm and very bitter. I barely saw my waiter. I was in a hurry so I really didn't have time for them to remake it. I will not return. read more

Able to accommodate a large group on the fly, service was great, food is wonderful! Very happy we chose this place! -out of towners read more

Found this place at the recommendation of the hotel. Good service, loud music, and bring called Bird - rotisserie chicken. May be it was a mistake to order the chicken pot pie. But if they had great chicken, the potnoie made from the chicken ought to be good... right? It was just OK. Lots of white meat, no bones like some reviewers complained about, but bland. A crisp, flaky, tasty crust makes up a lot, not not for the bland filling. read more

Birds - Chicken Pot Pie - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went there primarily because I wanted a place that allowed me to sit there with my dog. I guess that was nice because they let you sit outside with your pet. The food wasn't very good. The only thing I liked were the beans. They had a good flavor. The vegetarian wrap was mediocre at best. The fries had no salt and were not great, kind of heavy and dense and almost stale. When it was time for me to leave, I asked for a takeout box and one of them had a hair inside! Not hygienic. The service wasn't very pleasant either. The waitress was pouty and seemed to think she had an "air of mystery." She didn't even answer me when I asked a question. She's a tall, slender blonde lady. I guess her film/modelling career didn't take off so working there is her backup plan. I took half the wrap home because I don't like wasting food, but I think I will be throwing it away. Anyway, I don't think this is a place I would ever go back to. I guess they have a catchy name, very "Hollywood," with "Birds, " an homage to the Alfred Hitchcock classic, although technically it should be "The Birds," as in the movie namesake. Overall, it was Not very impressive for a restaurant, because when you dine out you expect something superb instead of something below mediocre. read more

Got the smoky Cajun grilled chicken sandwich and it was delicious! The bread was soft and the chicken was marinated well. They also put a lot of lettuce in it, and I personally like the extra crunch and freshness. The sweet potato fries were also hot and crispy. 10/10 would recommend. So yummy! read more

Birds - Smoky Cajun Grilled Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato waffle fries - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came by on a Saturday night and was delighted that it had the perfect balance of business - most tables full, chill vibe, yet still free enough where we were able to grab a table (has both indoor bar/table and outdoor table with heat lamps). Happy hour menu possible but we missed it, shared the 6 foot beer batter onion rings with 1 other (perfect amount, fresh), also tried their rotisserie dark meat chicken with the Tennessee beans. Meat was incredibly tender, beans were decent but I did wish for something more munchie so I did sneak some curly fries from my +1. Clean bathrooms, servers were OK (not overly friendly, never got water refills, but were available when needed), would recommend if you're in the area (particularly if you're catching an improv show 2 doors down) read more

Man, such an odd experience lol. Giving the food 5/10 & giving hospital/cafeteria food. I will not be coming back & to top it off everyone was giving weird vibes and plain awkward. read more

Special. The only word to describe this place. Please go. Please order the chicken pot pie. The rotisserie chicken. The corn bread. The French onion soup. Everything read more

Nothing beats this option. Hard to find parking, in case you're not around here, but absolutely worth it. This spot is awesome for exactly what you might need. (Dodgers) game was on so bet that was tight. Exactly as expected L_O read more

Birds - Old Fashioned Cheeseburger - - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fried chicken burgers and heart Cuban sandwiches. Wash it down with some alcohol as you chat with friends and watch the Rams game. Street parking hard to find, try the side streets. Not metered, but read the signs. Plenty of indoor seating, limited outdoor seating. read more

Birds - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Several of my friends like Birds so went there for lunch today. Since there were many things on the menu I like (I like chicken) was hard deciding what to have. Had a Cajun Chicken Sandwich with a brown rice side. The sandwich was very good and it was very nice being able to get brown rice as a side. Was given many napkins with my sandwich. Quickly found out why and was grateful for having so many napkins. The music was very loud. Will sit outside the next time I go to Birds. Other than the loud music, everything and everyone at Birds was very nice. read more

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I am sooo happy I live down the street from this amazing place! Absolutely delectable and this is probably going to become my new hangout. So the building is sooo cute, right on a small corner on Franklin. Very easy to find! Both limited inside and outdoor seating, with all these cute red fairy lights strung about. So cozy and fun, I am in love with the vibes! Also open till 11 pm, which is nice because most restaurants in the area are closing at 9 because of all the strict regulations. Anyways Brad was my server and he was awesome! Super friendly and very knowledgeable. Their menu link doesn't work with droids (apple only) but its ok because Brad knew the drinks by heart and they have paper copies of the food menu! As you can tell by their name, they specialize in chicken (Brad recommended the rotisserie, which they have dark and white meat) and wow do they not disappoint! I ended up ordering the smoked chicken sandwich with curly fries (that brad also recommended) and i was so happy he did because it was AMAZING! The prices are great! Not too expensive and not too cheap and I am pretty sure they have happy hour! I came when it was later but when I come back (which I definitely will), I will update and confirm if happy hour or not But either way beers start at $6 so not soo bad! Happy hour isn't necessary for this yummy place. Also they take their hygienic practices very seriously, it was the little details I noticed that made me very happy that they were very clean! They even put a little trash can by door of bathroom so can open door with paper towel and throw away! Such a simple, obvious yet rarely used hygienic practice, that I think every restaurant should follow. And this is one of the very many little details I noticed about this restaurant that confirms its awesome! Alright my loves you all better check this place out at least one point in your life because they definitely have the best chicken and service in town! read more

Birds - Blueberry hard lemonade! - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Might be the worse food in la. The waitress was lovely though. Chicken sandwich was dry and the bread was hard. Chicken wings were dry and gross. Worse than fast food. If you've ever tried cafeteria food at LAUSD , that is what the food tastes like here. read more

Birds is a fun place to go... Recently I feel like they've really stepped up their game with the food. The food was always good but the chicken now is absolutely fantastic. Now, when I'm there I always order the whole chicken and split with my husband. There are always leftover to take home, we order a few extra dips as well. There are all sorts of different flavors which are really great. We pair it with the Caprese salad, which is very yummy. Mixing bites of the chicken and salad is my favorite. Tangy, salty, sweet. Because it has a bar that is pretty big in the restaurant I can get fairly loud. So if you're sensitive to noises you might want to eat outside. read more