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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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

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

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

I forgot how much I love this place. My home away from home in my 20's (we won't talk about my age now). I need to come here more often! The staff is so nice. The food is so good. Great ambiance. Love, love, love. read more

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Eh- the chicken is usually good but sometimes it's totally dried out. Ordered a baked potato as a side a few times and it was completely hard and uncooked every time. Today unfortunately was the last disappointment- ordered chips and guacamole, just a spoonful of guacamole that's- peppery? Someone over "seasoned" it so much that it isn't even edible. read more

Birds - Guacamole And Chips - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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 good place for bar food. Where I found they excelled was with the onion rings and the Cajun grilled shrimp basket. The onion rings were super crispy and came with 3 sauces. I think we got the ranch, chipotle mayo, and Thai plum sauce which were all good. It comes in a tower of onion rings so it is very fun to eat. The Cajun grilled shrimp was awesome; it's like barbecued shrimp with a delicious Cajun seasoning rubbed all over it. The rub makes a nice crust on the shrimp. These were surprisingly addicting. I wasn't a huge fan of their chicken strips which were just bland, dry chicken tenders. And I've had much better buffalo chicken Caesar salads; this one was watery and again the chicken was dry and the Caesar dressing wasn't very flavorful. Overall, I would love to go back for the onion rings and the shrimp and maybe try some of their other classic bar sides. read more

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Came here for the Detroit lions game and I was SHOCKED by all of the Detroit transplants that were here! The staff was incredibly welcoming to all of us and we all can't wait to be back! Go lions!!! read more

There's this really cool ceramic chicken. Also the bartender who works on thursdays is really kind and also hot

We stopped here after a show at the Greek Theatre. The Greek's food is awful and we were so glad to see Birds was open on our way home. We used to go there when we lived closer to Birds. Our order was simple - chicken, Caesar salad, tortilla soup. All were great! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, the salad was super fresh and the soup was tasty. The service was exceptionally friendly and pretty fast. We were able to get a window table and people-watch; always interesting on Franklin Ave. Maybe we should come back here more often ... read more

There is no way this place has honest anything higher than 2 stars. I want to like this place I swear I do. It's been nearby forever and I'm actually surprised it's lasted this long. I don't drink so maybe it's good for drinks I don't know. The food just is not good at all. Beans are Yuck. Chicken has no flavor at all. Pot Pie is flavorless, Cornbread dry and tasteless, and Mac n Cheese has no flavor. There is no way the food has always been this bad. I remember coming in early 2000's and don't remember the dissatisfaction I have now. You need new recipes and a new life. read more

Excellent food and service. I had the cheeseburger with curly fries and it was awesome. The drinks were great as well. The Mai Tai was perfect. The ambience was good; they have plastic shields between booths that help with privacy and noise. They have outside seating as well. Good place to stop after a hike at Griffith Park or a visit to the Griffith Observatory. It's only minutes away. read more

Did I just experience "white privilege"? I ordered food to go, walked in the restaurant, stood with the sign said to stand. Watch the mail later squeeze by me and say "excuse me" twice. Never asking me if I needed anything. I observed in the bartender glance my way and then look back towards cleaning his bar area. And then I observed either the manager or the assistant manager sitting at the bar on her laptop. Clearly within her vision field, she made no effort whatsoever to acknowledge me or ask me if I needed anything. It wasn't until I loudly said "who do I need to speak to to pick up a to go order?" And then she immediately jumped up and came over. Gave her my name my order was ready was sitting there. I just can't help but wonder how much longer they would've let me stay in their unattended. In the time that I was standing there towards the end, a white female very tall skinny and model Lesk walked into the doorway and was immediately greeted by the male waiter and acknowledged by staff. So not sure what's going on over there but it didn't feel comfortable and it didn't feel professional. What a disappointment. On the other hand the food, was very good. Parking is street parking only. No valet at this time. If you dine on the outside sidewalk, you will be breathing in the exhaust from the vehicles idling both at the traffic light and while they're there to pick up their orders. Outside seating or individual tables and chairs, adequately spaced and all staff appeared to be following state mandated protocol at this time. read more

Being from the midwest I've had rotisserie chicken and cole slaw an incredible amount of times. I've never had it as good as I've had it here at Birds. Their chicken is the perfect combination of taste, juiciness, fat and meat, and their homemade slaw hits perfect notes all its own. I tried the Zesty BBQ dipping sauce and I struggled. The sauce was also exquisite but it was hard to decide whether or not to dip the chicken in the sauce or just eat it on its own. But I can't complain... that's a pretty good choice to have. read more

We went to Birds such a long time ago & were underwhelmed by the food & service. Recently we revisited Birds & we're so impressed with the menu & service from the knowledgeable & friendly staff. The roasted chicken options & wonderful pot pie, chicken chili, wraps & sandwiches kept us coming back weekly for new meals. Weekend brunch is delectable. The attentive service from the team made returning a must. read more

Not a good place for vegetarians or drinkers. Otherwise, if you want to drink some beers, watch some sports, and eat some fried chicken, you'll probably love it! Not for me, but serves a purpose. Not a place to come for the food -- more of a drinking vibe. Good service read more

Great service great chicken great sauces. I have a lot of love for hollywood. Birds is nostalgic for me. This block on Franklin is one of my favorite parts of hollywood. Birds is fun and lively. Nice to sit outside or hang inside near the busy bar area. Good menu and big portions. The tap water was awful oh well get a beer. read more

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Birds is a standard diner. It's not great but it's not bad. I was craving a BLT with curly fries and Birds pulled through. The food is definitely geared for the diner/unhealthy crowds... excessive amounts of mayo, multiple layers of iceberg lettuce, and low quality fries. Again, I went in wanting this type of food since I've been training and wanted a major cheat. After wiping off most of the mayo and removing the unnecessary piles of iceberg lettuce, I enjoyed my meal. My wife had a side of mozzarella sticks, which she enjoyed but again... they were standard diner sticks aka frozen ones you could buy at the store. It's an a-okay place if you want this kind of food but I wouldn't go into it expecting anything above average. read more

To me, this is the ultimate cozy neighborhood bar/restaurant. Almost ALWAYS have their chicken potpie...friends even come from the Valley for it. Service is quick and friendly. Cocktails are well-made and more than ample. read more

Birds has a delicious chicken chili that comes with a fantastic cornbread and you can add a great Caesar salad for a little extra. Their tasty chicken pot pie can also be combined with the cornbread and Caesar salad. My two favorites on their menu! read more

Huevos rancheros. The best I've had. I know, I know, really? This place? But yes! It was awesome! I've been going to Birds since I was young enough to have a 20 something birthday here and get a little too crazy in the bar area. It's a fun, little spot on Franklin and worth a trip for some genuine Hollywood vibe. Tight space indoors, a couple of rows of tables outside. Friendly service. read more

Always welcoming. Food is always good. Love their chicken pot pie. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the food and drinks.

The water here is excellent! It is served to your table in a tall cup with ample ice. Cold and satisfying. read more

Birds - Water - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The absolute best chicken Pie and cornbread love this place always super delicious and it never disappoints. read more

Chicken pot pie quite underwhelming - imo the sauce ought to have a kick of white pepper or at least _something_, but no just a bland white sauce. Creepy alcoholics don't help the vibe. Our server didn't seem to care much read more

Love this place! The ambience is perfect, and the food is fantastic! We had the chicken, naturally, and loved it w/all the dipping sauces.

Food was fresh and delicious. I had the breakfast burrito and my partner had egg white with fresh strawberries. Coffee was good and service was excellent. Ethan took really good care of us. Made us feel at home . We will be back! read more

I would say this place is okay. However, there must be something that I'm missing since this place is always crowded with people! It's located in a relatively quaint part of town and is a great option for food if you live closeby and you want to dine outdoors. I think I remember them saying they're known for their chicken sandwich? Not 100% sure but hearing that I wanted to get it. I was disappointed to see that the chicken itself wasn't the type of juicy chicken I would normally expect. It tasted like a more dry thin chicken patty. Considering there are so many great chicken sandwich shops out there now, I don't think I could ever come here again for this dish. But I'm open to trying more from here! The price is not bad and the location is prime. read more

Birds - Fried chicken sandwich and Mac n cheese as an included side of your choice - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We stopped in for dinner. I had the chicken pot pie because it's one of my favorite comfort foods. It was a huge disappointment. Basically flavorless. My friends weren't impressed with their meals either. We wont be returning. read more

When the manager comes out and argues with people shinning lights in their face, it totally ruined the night. He was the rudest person I have ever seen. Won't be back. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in my neighborhood not only is there ample seating but the staff is the best and the food is amazing. It's the perfect place for a quick bite to eat or a fun filled evening with friends. I highly recommend their tortilla soup, onion soup, chicken wings, and tacos!! The bar tenders are highly skilled & produce the best cocktails!!! read more

Birds - Caesar Salad & French Onion Soup - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here with colleagues to try some items during lunch. Our server was accommodating and very attentive. Had to show our vax cards upon entry and was treated cootie free. The food was very good. Favorites being the pesto panini, French onion soup and the onion rings. It was a bit pricey for what it was but I returned to work satiated and satisfied overall. I even fell asleep a little bit at my desk for a hot second in between clients. read more

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If it's not broke, don't fix it! What the heck happen to Birds awesome fried pickles? Once delicious fried pickle spears, fried to yummy perfection. A fun once in awhile treat and worth driving across town for. Now, greasy, slimy, flavorless skinny skinny STRIPS! So so so disappointed Birds please bring back the original perfect fried pickle spears! Please. I'll keep checking, cause I would like to go back. read more

Birds - Disgusting "fried pickles." - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Brought my parents here on a recent visit from Chicago to LA. They felt The Oaks was more their speed (and I love it myself), but we ended up settling on Birds. It was hotter than the threshold to hell and the sun was was baking us faster than a rotisserie chicken, but as I had my Shiba Inu, we were relegated to the patio. The waiter was amazing and our food was delicious. The waiter brought me a second wine with the subtle quick "another one?" signal. Bathrooms are fine, waitstaff was harried but friendly, and they're dog friendly as long as you wish to bake in the sun while taking in the view of the creepy Scientology building across the way. read more

I ordered Birds late night via Uber eats because everything else was closed. I'm so glad I did. The food was great!! Flavor, presentation, A-1! I would definitely order again. read more

Nice atmosphere. Great food - had the chicken pot pie. Great service. Highly recommend. read more

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Great food & service. The rotisserie chicken comes with a dipping sauce. Order at least two!! Will be back next time I'm in the area.