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    Buena Vista Cafe

    3.9 (21 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    My lunch and brownie!
    Aida C.

    Unfortunately this was a once a year treat because it's on the Disney lot and you need a pass to get in. I love having the Walt's Chili and the roast beef sandwich on marble rye. The sweet treats are always a plus too. Love sitting here surrounded by Disney. Service is good and ambience is cafeteria like.

    Walt's Chili  08-03-2022
    Alana M.

    If you don't work on the Walt Disney Studios lots, you have to know someone who does. I was very fortunate that a friend of mine set up a date for me to join her on the lot for lunch at the Commissary (& then shopping after)! This cafe is set up like a cafeteria. There are different stations to grab food from. And then you pay the cashier before finding a table. I definitely had to try the famous Walt's Chili! I ate it the way I ladled it out of the pot. Even though it tasted awesome, I should have added some onions on top! Both Oyster Crackers and Saltines are available to enjoy with your food. I decided to get a Roast Beef Sandwich on Rye. It is piled high with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes! It comes with homemade chips, similar to the ones I used to get at Disneyland with my Lobster Roll from Harbour Galley! The kettle chips were really crunchy and delicious! I found that the Rye Bread didn't really hold up very well and fell apart. Maybe I'd choose a different bread next time! We sat in front of the print of Snow White's Cottage! So cute! If things worked out to where I could eat here again, I would certainly go! It's a novelty for those of us who love Disney and don't work here. I'm thankful that my friend invited me and that I had the chance to experience this place!

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    5 months ago

    The food was amazing and the service was perfect. Very friendly staff and very clean. I highly recommend eating here. I know I'll be back.

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    9 months ago

    Walt's chili is awesome add extra cheese and onions they always have great specials and the place spotless

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    12 years ago

    This cafe is for Walt Disney employes only! Just a warning for the people who aren't aware of that!

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    13 years ago

    I appreciate the multiple options to eat healthy here.... and I don't even have to leave the lot.

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    Salad variety is really good...I'll be going back over there again.

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    Nice welcoming staff but very pricey for small omelette with no garnish... Therefore not inviting looking platter. Noise level VERY high!

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    Papa’s Meat & Seafood

    Papa’s Meat & Seafood

    4.8(164 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Yup, another 5 star! You know if it's a butchers, the meat is going to be good... but these people…read moreknow meat! Quality is king and they wear the crown. First, it's not in the menu yet, but the A5 CHEESESTEAK is FIRE... go now and get it! You'll see in the picture, it's the real deal. Like a bomb of nest and cheese exploded in your mouth as the meat melts faster than the cheese! Then, the pastrami was better than most LA delis (no lie). Perfectly dressed with all the right fixens. You've read enough, go see for yourself why they have a fan base. I'll drive across the city for this!

    Been here a few times and always got great service, today I was fortunate enough to meet Jack. We…read morehad a meaningful conversation about stuff and he's a really wholesome guy. Good vibes all around, Also check out their social media! Usually I get the Korean bowl and a torta but today I got the Milano and pastrami as well as Korean bowl and it was delicious, it's REAL FOOD and is worth it especially when a lot of place's don't even have real food like this. I'd give more stars if I could and truly wishing the best for Jack and Papa's meat and seafood company! Definitely come here for any butcher needs or some real food!

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    Chubby cookie! I love it

    Papa’s Meat & Seafood - Fresh Italian sandwich stacked with deli meats, tomato, romaine & zesty dressing on focaccia. Bold, colorful, and packed with flavor.

    Fresh Italian sandwich stacked with deli meats, tomato, romaine & zesty dressing on focaccia. Bold, colorful, and packed with flavor.

    Papa’s Meat & Seafood - Juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and savory layers in a soft bun--this handcrafted burger delivers bold, satisfying flavor in every bite.

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    Juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and savory layers in a soft bun--this handcrafted burger delivers bold, satisfying flavor in every bite.

    The Capital Grille - Filet Mignon – hand-cut classic perfection.

    The Capital Grille

    4.7(137 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$$

    We came back for another visit to the bar and had a great experience…read more Our food was great, as were drinks. Star of the night was server, Syd, who was just the best. Celebrated a friend's birthday and CG was lovely in their acknowledgement. We love the look of the place and tge bar is great. So happy they were on the A game!

    We Burbankers don't like to brag, but it's all birthday cake and candles at Burbank's new high-end…read moreoutpost of The Capital Grille. Don't forget your wallet, as you're in the hundo range, per person, once that crisp napkin is placed in your lap. Worth it? Yes! A beautiful, beautiful restaurant with a classic (and classy) dining room, private rooms that look very cosy (and were all full when I stopped in for a birthday dinner), and a mile long bar with booths, tables and of course the bar. From the host/hostess stand to the servers to the runners, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Valet and tons of street parking adjacent if you're not in heels. It's a steak house at its core, but do not sleep on the salmon -- super delicious and you're getting the omega-3 fatty acids for healthmaxxing. Robbie B tip: the happy hour. Reduced price wine glasses and small bites (but actually pretty big portions) of fancy bar food. Sliders, fries, mini lamb chops; it's a whole meal in there. Perfect place to quit your job and celebrate.

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    The Capital Grille - Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    The Capital Grille - Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    The Capital Grille - 14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen - Black burger - there's no reason for a charcoal bun.

    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen

    4.7(322 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    Found this place in an effort to avoid the parking nightmare in downtown Burbank. It should be more…read morepacked in this place. It has a great vibe. I didn't take pics or walk around the whole restaurant because I was on a date, but will be returning for more. I had a short rib, beet, cabbage soup of sort. My first bite was a bit more beety tasting than I was expected, but then added the dollop of sour cream provided, and it was like magic. It was a unique combination of flavors. Perfect for a dreary night. Filling and warming, and delicious . The presentation was beautiful as well. My date ordered a steak that also came with vegetables. He enjoyed, and it was cooked perfectly Our waitress was great. She had a good sense of what level of attention each table needed as I watched her. My only regret last night was not ordering some pistachio cheesecake that a table next to us ordered when seemingly just coming in for a quick dessert. This is a great place for a family dinner or a date, or something a little bit more upscale. Love that they had a parking lot, as well as there was plenty of street parking. I'm excited to return to try some more things on the menu. You can also call for reservations, although it was surprisingly not very busy for a Saturday night.

    We ate here for Valentine's Day and enjoyed our experience. I got the octopus, which comes with…read morefingerling potatoes and an avocado chimichurri sauce. I felt like the avocado didn't go that well with the octopus but the octopus itself was perfect and the potatoes were crisp and seasoned well. However, it was definitely on the oily/heavy side and I felt a little sick after from the grease. My boyfriend got the sea bass and it was cooked perfectly, flaky and moist with a nice sear. I loved the roasted carrots and the harissa sauce! I actually wish they served the harissa sauce with the octopus because the octopus, chimichurri, and harissa went very well together. The chocolate lava cake was incredibleee, you can tell the chocolate they use is high quality. Super gooey on the inside and a nice light cake on the outside. Next time I'll ask them to put the gelato on the side because the cake was so fresh it melted too quickly. The servers are quick and attentive, super nice. For parking, there's street parking or $15 valet. Very relaxing, clean ambience inside the restaurant as well.

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    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen - Spanish octopus

    Spanish octopus

    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen - Kale + avocado

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    Kale + avocado

    Palma Ristorante - handmade Italian pastas

    Palma Ristorante

    4.4(254 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$
    Luxury
    Live music

    Such an incredible ambiance! Greeted as soon as we walked in with the warmest welcome…read more We tried pretty much everything on the menu - from the lamb chops, to the mushroom truffle pasta (my fav) and the sea bass. Everything was incredible. I don't even know where to begin! The pasta was cooked perfectly and that sauce! My lord. I can't stop thinking about it. The lamb chops were so tender and fatty in the best way. And the seasoning was incredible. Including the sea bass! Also, the restaurant is so clean. Especially the rest rooms! What a relief. I can't wait to come back! Thanks, Palma!

    This restaurant is located in Down Town Burbank. I went there to celebrate a birthday. It is a fine…read moredinning style restaurant; therefore, prices can be high. It is very clean and nice decorated. Even restroom was very clean compared to other restaurants I have been to. Food was amazing too. I ordered Margarita Pizza. It was so good. It tasted really good. Desserts were great. They were so yummy. I really enjoyed my dessert. I will be back for coffee and dessert for sure. Their menu has a lot of different options which makes it easy to pick. For service, our server was Richard. He was outstanding I can easily say that he was the most nice and friendly server I have seen in a while. He went above and beyond in providing customer service. He was constantly checking on us. He even made recommendations on what to order. If you are a wine person, he can be a big help sine he is sommelier. He even made recommendations for what drinks to order. This location has both indoor and outdoor dinning area. I noticed that people with reservations have priority for indoor dining. People with no reservations were ask to dine outside. Parking is easy. There is street and public parking option too.

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    Palma Ristorante - Seafood cavatelli

    Seafood cavatelli

    Palma Ristorante - Torched Scallop Crudo, appetizer

    Torched Scallop Crudo, appetizer

    Palma Ristorante - Seafood tower

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    Seafood tower

    Fish King

    Fish King

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Fish King is an excellent place to get some fresh and delicious seafood. I've only ever ordered…read morefrom their "galley", which I think is what they call their kitchen, but I know they also sell raw seafood as well, in addition to a few other things in their small market. One of my favorite things to get at Fish King is the plate with the swordfish skewers. This dish is honestly so unique, and I haven't found anything like it anywhere else. It's basically two shish-kebab style sticks of seasoned swordfish, peppers, and tomatoes, and it's served with a few sides in addition to fried veggies and shrimp. I also really enjoy their tacos. They also have very generous servings of poke (I personally don't get the poke from here because it's already mixed in with raw onions and I don't like raw onion). Prices are all very reasonable--the swordfish plate I mentioned earlier is around $15 and a pretty large amount of food. Fish King does get pretty busy especially around mealtimes so it's better to order in advance and pick up so that you don't have to wait around as long. I think if you order in person, you can expect a 20-30 min wait when it's busy. There's a small lot on the side of the market and sometimes you can find street parking too. There are some tables on both ends of the market so you can dine in, it's very casual.

    Fish King has been in business it seems forever. We love the place. It has the best service. I…read morethink it is family owned and Joe is great. The entire staff is great. They know everything about their fish and even the things they sell that you want to use to make your fish. The place is always clean and fresh smelling. The prices are very fair. The wait for service is never long. They have the best salmon and white fish around. They clearly get fresh fish daily. We have never had a bad experience. They even have a place to eat and they make prepared food for you. It is wonderful. Parking is easy and the staff is the best so have fun and go there. You will not be disappointed.

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    Fish King
    Fish King - Hawaiian tuna poke bowl! $10.95

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    Hawaiian tuna poke bowl! $10.95

    Buena Vista Cafe - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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