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    Laurel Tavern

    3.9 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Laurel burger
    Carmen H.

    Read awesome reviews for their burgers so I had to try! Walked in thought it was only a bar but you could order food at the bar. Very cool looking place. Went in about 12:30 pm so I ordered myself the burger special. I got the backyard burger, my husband ordered the French dip sandwich and my son ordered the laurel burger. Our specials came with fries and a soda or beer for $16. That's an amazing deal. We also ordered the Louisiana grilled wings for an appetizer. Wow the burgers were made perfect medium well and wings were so tasty. The French onion sandwich was nicely toasted but also soft. The meat was very tender and delicious. The au jus was flavorfully delicious!! We will be back again!

    Sophie R.

    One of our fav spots in the neighborhood. Nachos are great, love the fish tacos, drinks are good as well.

    marissa l.

    Cool spot for a drink. There's a slight upscale dive bar vibe indoors and a cute laid back vibe patio area. Both have a good amount of seating options with friendly staff. Didn't try any food this time since we had a dinner resi elsewhere. From what I sneaked a peak at as they were passing by me it looked and smelled good . It's located on a busy main road so parking can be touch to find . There is valet right in front for $12 that is open till midnight and they're super nice guys. I went on a Friday night so I'm not sure of their hours on other days/nights.

    Espresso Martinis
    Vanessa A.

    The absolute best espresso martini! We also loved our bartender, Shauna, she's so kind and hardworking. This place always feels cozy and is such a great spot to meet new friends.

    Espresso Martini and Hugo Spritz
    Kevin M.

    It's a no-brainer that one of the most popular bars in the valley is Laurel Tavern. For years, it's always been a dependable spot for anyone wanting to grab a drink somewhere local, meet with friends, or for a fun night cap. Laurel Tavern is located here in Studio City near the intersection of Ventura Blvd and Radford Ave. They offer valet parking for $12 or you can try to find metered parking along Ventura Blvd. This specific part of Studio City is busy so parking can be tight. What I enjoy about Laurel Tavern is that in our 20s, it was the bar that didn't feel like you were still in the valley. It's always been a low key spot to either start your night or go to after dinner nearby. Today, it's the neighborhood bar that has a really spacious patio for anyone wanting to drink outside or needing to host a large group. When I think of where to eat in Studio City, there are so many options to pick from. However when someone asks "where should we get a drink nearby?", I instantly know it's Laurel Tavern.

    Beef dip, au jus, creamy horseradish
    Daniella E.

    Love this place for the dog friendly patio. I come during the week when it's not so busy for lunch. Great day spot!! Blue Cheese burger and the French Dip are my go to's. Both outstanding with lots of flavor and juicy beef. If you like these two things try them here!

    Nakiesha M.

    The jalapeño burger I had originally comes with an onion ring, but I changed it to grilled onions due to not wanting anything fried. It was so yummy the flavors just melt in your mouth. The steak & fries were great as well the meat was so tender! This is a nice chill spot to go to for a lunch and or dinner. Everyone is always nice and friendly the customer service is always great.

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    Yesenia C.

    I had lunch here yesterday with hubby, and it was just ok.... First off the parking situation is terrible unless you want to pay for valet...no thanks. The bartender that made my drink and took our order was great, she was very pleasant...my drink was beautifully presented but was alright. To be honest all the food we ordered looked great upon arrival ( which was pretty quick) but it all lacked flavor, very bland. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and they have it all very festive for Christmas which I loved. The service like I said was good, I just wouldn't plan on returning here.

    Fried Chicken Salad
    Sharleen S.

    I always love coming here! It's a super cute spot with a lot of outdoor seating - the only down fall is they usually have events so some of them are reserved. Their HH menu is small but good! I usually get the fried chicken salad, which is always amazing. Last night I tried the chicken sliders and spinach artichoke dip. The sliders were phenomenal!!! The spinach artichoke dip was kinda meh? Like it was good but not juicy/creamy lol it was pretty thick. Parking sucks - it's valet or street parking. There are meters across the street and such which isn't too bad (you can walk off all you ate hahaha) The staff is super friendly! The vibes are always good. Will def be back!

    Breanna A.

    Surprisingly my very first time at Laurel Tavern! Not too difficult to find metered street parking not too far away on Ventura Blvd. Did a loop inside and outside and on a beautiful day with ample outdoor seating decided to grab a table outside after ordering some drinks at the bar. We opted for the laurel sprtiz and a blonde beer - spritz was made just right and so refreshing. For food we ordered a couple shareables to snack on - tavern nachos, pork belly skewers and fried chicken sliders. Honestly each option was better than the last, I'm not even a big pork fan but the skewers were excellent. By the time we were ready to close out the bill, the bar was much more packed by lucky another staff member saw us waiting and was able to expedite our wait and get us out. Definitely plan to return and come try some more bites. An awesome find and casual spot in the valley!

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    Shanoah N.

    Just came for a quick drink as we waited to get a food order across the street. Friendly, helpful staff. The vibe was nice, had some people with kids on the outdoor patio. Want to try the food next time. My only complaint is, it's on the pricey side. At $9 a beer and mixed drinks higher.

    Pineapple margarita
    Marcia S.

    Amazing place to get some food and drinks , the bartenders are awesome! And very nice I would recommend this place to anyone who would like to come here

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    8 months ago

    Great food & drink happy hour. Does get packed & busy so make sure to get there early to claim seats. Overall great vibe.

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    4 months ago

    Very accommodating as to a problem with my order. Thank you. It was delivery and missing ingredients and they righted the wrong.

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    11 months ago

    Delicious food in a great atmosphere! I had the Steak and Fries...it was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back!

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    8 months ago

    These guys are so cheap! The happy hour food was tiiiiiny. Each slider was quite literally two bites.

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    Awesome vibes! Cool staff and foods are fresh. The yard is always a nice place to hang out. Sometimes the bar line is too long!

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    Are they dog friendly?

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    Is there valet in the afternoons on weekends?

    Yes

    How many TVs do they have?

    2 and - when special events are on - a large screen flies down

    Is the patio dog friendly?

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