Little restaurant tucked away in studio city. Could easily be missed but it's there. AMBIANCE & ATMOSPHERE: It looked like they were going for a laid back, lounging, quiet sitting type of restaurant but it ended up just being dark and slightly awkward. It seems to be a laid back spot BUT because of how dark it is, it felt like eating inside of your closest with only your night light on.. Open mic night didn't really help the vibe because there were times where the performer was either TOO loud where I couldn't hear a thing my friend was saying or TOO toned down that when we finally figured out our volume of conversation, the table by us can suddenly hear that awkward part in my story because.. Unfortunate timing & such. They also just had too many things going on at once: A sports game was on, open mic was going, and people were just trying to dine and talk with their party. A confusing venue, really. Tuning Fork is just too small to cater to different things.. So I HIGHLY suggest you stick to one thing and focus on it. SERVICE: The waitress was really nice but the time they took to get our order was much too long for such a small restaurant. It wasn't even that busy that evening.. But it took a good 15 min before our order was taken then add another 15-20 min before the food even made it to our table. The only thing their timing seemed to be good for was getting our check. FOOD: We ordered the fried mac & cheese balls, friend got a grilled cheese w/ tomato soup, and I got the Margherita flatbread. We wanted to try the fries but the lady said we had a lot of food coming our way.. Their portions are small. My flatbread was bland & not worth the wait OR the price-- My friend only ate half of her grilled cheese and soup. The only thing that we enjoyed was the fried mac & cheese balls. Seriously lady, we could've enjoyed the fries too. Overall, it's Studio City. It's LA. PLENTY of other places to enjoy! You can pass up on this one.. &Thank me later. Sorry Tuning Fork. Heads Up(s): - If you are a yelper who incessantly takes pictures of what you're about to feast on, don't bother coming here at night. Lighting is horrible. (I'd assume way more natural lighting during lunchtime). - If you're coming for a date, I suggest figuring out their event before-hand or coming before their event.. Or else you'll end up at an open mic night. - Have an idea of what you want to order & do it first thing! read more

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So this was my first time at Tuning Fork. I loved it! Ambience: definitely a rustic feel. Wooden tables and chairs. The large windows brought in a lot of natural light which I loved. Staff: friendly and outgoing. Our waiter definitely had a bubbly personality and was charming. FOOD: I got the TF Club and oh my gawwwwd was that the best club I've ever had. Bread was toasted perfectly and there was a perfect meat, to veggie, to cheese, to aioli ratio. Of course got the side of truffles fries because DUH. I'm very particular about my fries and these were cooked to perfection. They were pretty much shoe string fries and the taste and texture were to die for. You could definitely taste the truffle but was not overpowering. My friend got the All or Nothing Burger. I mean, you can't go wrong with an oozing egg and bacon on your burger. Definitely a monster burger. It's my birthday so they gave us free dessert and it was the bread pudding. Man that pudding was GOOD. Not too sweet and not too soggy. Overall, 4 stars. The only thing preventing me from giving the full 5 is that the food took quite a while to come out and we were the first customers of the day. If I could give a 4.5, I would. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Every couple of weeks, we order(ed) lunch from Tuning Fork and it's never blown us away - sometimes it takes longer than we're told, sometimes the food is cold, etc. The second to last time we ordered, our salads were miniscule. $15 for the ESW and there was maybe a handful of salad in our containers. But this last experience was probably our last time. I placed the order and picked up for 29 people. I was told it'd be ready around 11:45am, maybe noon. OK. I showed up at 11:45am and some of the orders were ready. I sat at the bar of the empty restaurant. A few more orders trickled out over the next fifteen minutes, but at 12:05 I was missing 19 orders still. 9 more came by 12:10. I waited 20 more minutes for the remaining 10 orders and walked out of the restaurant at 12:30 exactly - 30 minutes after the latest time estimate I was given. The entire time waiting I was given false "just a few more minutes" or "they're just boxing up the last of it" a handful of times instead of sincere apologies and accurate time estimates. By the time I got back to the offices (thankfully at 12:35 as we are very close to the restaurant) many of the hot meals/sides were cold or lukewarm at best as some had been waiting for 30-45 minutes while I was there. Again, the portions for the salads were laughable for the cost. Best of all, the order of grilled salmon was not only cold, but mostly uncooked. We had to put it in our oven and cook it ourselves (this is a $16 dish, by the way). I've added a picture as it was being placed in the oven for reference. Overall, just very disappointed with the service and quality of a place we frequently order from as a group. But, as stated at the beginning, we probably won't be trying it again. read more

Tuning Fork - Apparently "grilled salmon" means sushi. - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

I'm over the MOON about Tuning Fork. We walked by a few weeks ago while it was still boarded up, and immediately knew we had to try it. I got a Facebook update from them yesterday, saying it was Wine Wednesday (1/2 bottles of wine), so I knew it was the perfect time to try it out. We were greeted immediately as we walked in, and everyone was SUPER friendly. We sat in a cute little 2-top next to the bar, and the bartender Jo (girl) was our waitress as well. She was fantastic - friendly, helpful and just nice. We ordered two beers to start along with the Bacon Brussels sprouts as an appetizer. They were cooked to perfection and came drizzled with a yummy balsamic glaze. We then ordered a bottle of wine (2005 Point Conception Syrah by Peter Cargasacchi - a library wine unavailable at the winery at this point). Fantastic. I would say my ONLY complaint about this restaurant the whole evening was they served this wine too warm. Definitely room temp, if not a little above. Not sure how they are storing their wines. My fiancé ordered the Queen Plain Jane burger (w/cheese + bacon) and I ordered the Hanger Steak. Both medium rare - these were also cooked to perfection. I had a bite of his burger, and it was very good (as well as the tots!) But the BEST was by far the steak. Served with organic rainbow chard, horseradish mash (with deep fried onion rings on the top - not mentioned on the menu) and covered with a caper-garlic balsamic bordelaise - YUM. I licked my plate. My one suggestion - more horseradish in the mash (but then again, I like it hot!) Both manager Martin and owner Joseph checked in on us and were very friendly and talkative. They seem so excited to be up and running. One note - they took over Sompun Thai's liquor license, so for now they are only open until 10. However, they are working on getting a new license from the city to allow for a 2am closing. We live 2 blocks away, and will be there often! The friendly staff makes for an incredible evening - and the food is delicious - can't wait to go back to try other menu items! read more

Tuning Fork - Menu (Soft Opening) 3/13/13 - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

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I recently ordered a burger from The Tuning Fork! I'm tired of all the bad tasting burgers places here in the valley like Tommy's and In & Out! So I ordered the Tuning Fork Burger with the homemade potato chips and homemade key lime pie! Excellence at it's finest for delivery! Everything well seasoned and was the best in Delivery Food the Valley has to offer! Don't knock it till you try the Tuning Fork Burger and their Key Lime Pie! Their key lime pie puts Marie calendars key lime pie to shame!Tf Burger read more

Tuning Fork - Homemade Key Lime Pie! - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

Tuning Fork is the newest Gastropub in Studio City. There's a dense ganglion of tasty places to eat near the intersection of Ventura Blvd and Ventura Pl where it is located. You have 2008 entry Laurel Tavern. Black Market Liquor joined the party in 2011. Now in 2013, Tuning Fork Gastropub steps up to provide microbrew beer, a delicious burger, and a few other tasty choices on the menu. Of the three choices on the corner, Tuning Fork has the brightest decor. It has light brown walls, giant windows facing the street, and even sky lights. The design does a good job of opening up a rather narrow space. The beer menu is excellent, though mostly bottles, there are a set of 6 rotating draught beers. I ordered a basic burger and was like wowzer! that's yummy. Highly recommend that burger. I know there are a lot of good burgers on Ventura Blvd... the gourmet burger joints outnumber the gastropubs! Tuning Fork can hold its own. Do consider it as a Studio City destination. My dinner was even more exciting as a water main burst at the intersection flooding one side of the street and creating a torrenting fountain shooting 20 feet into the sky. See pic I posted! read more

Tuning Fork - Water main blows during summer dinner at Tuning Fork Gastropub. - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

I have been scouring LA for good burgers for the past several years, and the Tuning Fork is as good as anywhere I have found. Today, I came in for a late lunch and largely deferred to my server's recommendations. Here's what happened. I wanted to try the "Light My Fire" burger but was a little hesitant because it has ghost pepper jam as an ingredient. I mentioned this to my server, he told me that it was his favorite burger and that the spiciness was not just for spiciness' sake but was a way to bring in more interesting flavors. He also said that, while it definitely had a certain amount of heat, it wasn't so hot as to be inaccessible. I also wanted to try a flight of beer. My server asked me what kind of beer I like. I told him that I tend to lean towards IPAs and other lighter beers. He brought me back a flight of four delicious beers. I couldn't have been happier. In fact, I might have to track down the Blood Orange IPA so that it can start making appearances in my home bar. Thanks to the Tuning Fork for a great experience! If you've read it this far, you should give it a try. It made for a great lunch on a lazy sunday. read more

Solid burgers, intimate space with great service! Maybe I got lucky but also found street parking easily. Looks like they do live music too

Bright & sunny during lunch. And the perfect place with great mood lighting for an intimate dinner. Located on Ventura Place & Laurel Canyon (behind the Chase Bank), Tuning Fork is simply AMAZING with it's wide assortment of crafted bottled and draft beers! My friend and I had the mac-n-chz as an appetizer, then ordered one of the burgers (which are ground short rib...delicious) with tater tots and a chopped salad. Our bartender/server was friendly, hospitable and fast. Will definitely return to this great neighborhood hidden gem again and again! read more

Really enjoyed the happy hour appetizers and beer and wine selection. Waiter was super nice to seat my husband early while I was stuck in traffic and making my way there. Very cozy atmosphere with a touch of elegance. Definitely recommend the mac n cheese balls (puffs) like the other reviewers. read more

Tuning Fork - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

Everyone has been really jazzed on this place, but I just didn't feel it. I'm really feeling more of a "Meh, I've experienced better" kind of vibe, but I think 3 stars is fair, as it was a-ok. I can't quite put my finger on much that was really wrong, but I didn't find much that is making me want to go back for more. Our server was very attentive, but not very perceptive to body language and stuff. As our group of four was chatting and catching up, we told our server that we needed some time as we haven't even looked at the menu. In the next 5-7 minutes, as we still hadn't touched the menus, she came back 3 different times. While I certainly appreciate her attentiveness, check us out from afar to see if we've even looked at the menus. Anyhow, food was just ok. We ordered some of the spicy wings to start, and I enjoyed the heat, though many at our table felt they were too hot. I felt they were a little sweeter than I'd like (too many carbs!). I had the Truffled Mushroom burger, lettuce-wrapped, and Jim G. had the All or Nothing burger. Somehow, both seemed flavorless, even with all the tasty sounding ingredients. The goat cheese on mine was the best part. I found the quality of the meat a bit questionable, too. I'm not suggesting it's bad, but it didn't have the same texture or flavor of other organic and grass fed meat I've had (and I've had a lot; it's what I buy for at home). Beer and wine only; they do have soju cocktails, but that's just a different type of wine. Wine list was interesting, but a bit on the small side. And, who decides to have a merlot that has coffee and jalapeño in it? I asked our server and she just shook her head no about it. Between the underwhelming food and the near impossibility of finding parking, I can't imagine I'll revisit this place. read more

Stopped in one night after work for Taco Mondays. Got the short rib tacos, and the ahi tuna tacos. Even though I asked for the sauces on the side, the taco were a bit too spicey for me. I am more of a "mild spicey" type of person. They were still yummy, but I am glad I got the salsa and sauces on the side. The servings sizes of the tacos were large - 3 tacos each. So I had plenty to take "to go". Nice beer selection too. I was glad I went right from work, because as I was getting ready to leave the place was getting packed. I mean, totally filled with no seating on a Monday night. That shows you how good a gastropub is it. read more

Tuning Fork - Taco Monday... - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

My boyfriend and I happened to come across this place for lunch after a visit to a store on the same block. Upon entering the restaurant, the comfortable, laidback vibe and clean interior seemed like a good place for a casual, but also really nice meal. Food 3.5 stars. Service 5 stars. I ordered the grilled salmon po' boy with truffle fries. The salmon was very moist and well-seasoned. That combined with the remoulade and sweet onion marmalade made the sandwich really tasty. The shoestring truffle fries were a little overcooked, making them taste a bit like potato chips, but they were still good overall. My boyfriend had the e.s.w. salad, which he really enjoyed. It doesn't come with dressing, but the combination of asparagus sautéed with olive oil, pepper, and salt with sliced avocados and crunchy vegetables provided good flavor and crunch. Our server, Flavio, was very pleasant and provided great service. He was quick to refill our water multiple times and made sure to answer all our questions thoroughly. read more

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Salmon belly tacos - a special that night - were fantastic. I liked the dim lighting, although my friends had to break out the iPhone flashlights to read the menus. Gets a little loud later on in the night. Also I am 90% positive the lock on the men's room door is broken. Street parking: try to find a metered spot on Ventura Place first, otherwise you can go into the three residential streets just north of there. read more

This new joint was hovering near 5 stars after my first visit, but after my second visit earlier this week, I have to go with a 3 until some "growing pains" are addressed. All in all: a cozy, small joint with a good menu, excellent beer options, with a friendly staff. They also have a happy hour! As previously noted, been here twice: once for dinner, once for lunch. Dinner experience was on a Thursday night just as happy hour was wrapping up. Not a lot of traffic, so getting a table and finding parking was super easy. I had a mushroom truffle burger, $14 with a side of fries, $2. Meat is grass fed, hand ground short rib, and is absolutely delicious. I had asked for medium, but it came out medium rare -- no biggie. Brioche bun was fantastic, though I must say I couldn't taste a whole lot of truffle? Fries are shoestring, so not my favorite, but crispy and good enough. Service was attentive and friendly, and food came out relatively quickly. Lunch was a total 180: one man on staff with a growing lunch crowd. We waited 40 minutes for our food - a big time no-no on the lunch scene. This time, I ordered the mac n' cheese, $11. I wish I had added bacon. Not one of my favorite macs: too stringy, not gooey enough. Bacon would have given it some much needed texture. Also, by the time I got my food, it was warm, not piping hot. I felt bad for our waiter - truly a nice guy wanting to do a great job, but blame it on the slow kitchen and the fact that he was a one man show for the lunch fail. If you work for the studios, bring your ID and you'll get an awesome 25% discount. I hope they keep that perk going - it's a great incentive. I plan on coming back and will definitely update! read more

Tuning Fork - Mac n cheese, $11 (with bacon, add $1) -- Definitely get the version with bacon! - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

This place is great! We had reservations for 8:30, however it was crazy busy in there and just grabbed a seat at the bar around 9:15, since our table wasn't ready. It is a small place. The vibe is really great. They have a live guy singing, who is actually really great! He sang really good songs too. The staff here is so friendly! The food here is pretty good: We ordered a pizza- I wasn't to much of a fan of it. The crust was soft. It had tomatoes and spinach on top of it. We also ordered a burger- wow it was great! Very juicy and made to perfection. It came with fries. The French fries are like string fries! They were so delicious as well. Lastly. We had to try a dessert. We got the chocolate cake with the ice cream on top. Wow it was delicious! I would definitely come back again! read more

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Food is very good. This is a small place so get reservations and if you want to be there for the music make the reservation around 9pm. Small bar area 10 or 12 chairs. Overall a great time, food, drinks, service and music read more

What a sexy place. Guys. Apparently, I really like gastropubs. Go early or make a reservation, because like other people have said, Tuning Fork is very tiny. Like, one person at a time in the bathroom, small. It's located on the smaller Ventura Place next to a few other small businesses. *Sidebar* it's a cute street with metered parking. I called and asked if I needed a reservation, and the person on the phone was really nice! Some of the tables have odd spacing, but they are 2-seaters. The rest are 4- to 6-tops. Mirrored walls and a windowed front make this space look larger than it is. THe bar sits prominently behind the tables and offers delicious wines and a good selection of beers. I had a delicious Cab and my friend had a Pinot. The Pinot was nutty and subtle, but good. My Cabernet was bold, but smooth. I really appreciated the heavy pour on my Cabernet! The fries, tho. TRUFFLE OIL. Just do it. I had the Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza, and I love it! My favorite olive is the Kalamata, and it paired well with the artichoke and cheese. It reheats well, too! Bacon in anything is a definite win in my book and we all know Cheese is my mistress. The fact that Tuning Fork has awesome vegan, vegetarian AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE BALLS is the most legit thing I've seen this Christmas season. We sat down when the restaurant was quite empty, and we left when it was almost a full house. There were even a few children mixed in with the larger parties that strolled in. Cool. Bring your main squeeze for a quick bite, or one of the homies to watch a game in a nice, chill place. Tuning Fork. Get yourself there. read more

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Nice place, friendly staff, cool decor but really difficult parking. Came here during lunch time at 12:30 and it was completely empty -- felt a little awkward. Luckily by the time I left an hour later there were maybe 3 other tables. My rule of thumb is to never eat at a place that's empty. However, the food I had was very delicious. The grilled cheese and a cup of tomato soup was absolutely perfect. The grilled cheese was pretty greasy but it was probably the best tomato soup that I've had. Good food, cute little place, parking is impossible. Not sure if it fills up more at night but it was decently empty. read more

Wow, wow, wow! A while back we had a great lunch at Tuning Fork but last night's dinner was AMAZING! The vibe and wait staff is super chill. We met our friends at 5pm (Reaturant advertises dinner starting at 6pm but they said hey can usually accommodate a 5:30 start) and had wine and beer for a bit. Two of us had the Bread and Butter Pinot Nior and it was really nice. Our waiter was super helpful and attentive. We ordered appetizers - the home made chips with blue cheese sauce on the side (which you can get complimentary if you check in on Yelp) and the pork tacos. They were so accommodating (we had a non-pork water and vegetarian in our party) that they gave us two pork and two salmon tacos. We LOVED THEM. Then for dinner we asked our waiter what he suggested. He gave us an incredible description of the Fish and Chips that we all jumped on board - and he wasn't kidding - light, flavorful and well presented. We added a few salads (they came lightly dressed) and had a great meal - ate every bit of it! We topped off our dinner with their version of Key Lime Pie - YUM! Highly recommend Tuning Fork. They have music (we didn't stay for it) and clearly they are LA Rams fans! Great night, amazing food and exception wait staff! read more

My girlfriend and I hadn't seen each other in a long time, and I wanted to take her someplace nice for lunch. A gastropub seemed like a good choice, but boy, was I wrong. THE FOOD I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup believing it best to keep things simple. Although there wasn't much of a problem with my dish, I just thought that a gastropub in a trendy area could have done a better job making this dish unique. My friend got the quinoa and arugula bowl with butternut squash. We both expected a salad-esque presentation, but it truly looked like a sad bowl of leaves. What gives? And my goodness; how bland the whole thing tasted! THE SERVICE Good enough; no problem. The only problem we had was that they handed us the wrong change, though that was solved quickly. THE ATMOSPHERE The place maximizes the small space by adding mirrors along the side walls to reflect the natural light that filters in. It appears to want to be both rustic and rock and roll, with the band memorabilia at the bar mingling with the wooden furniture. I'm not quite sure I buy it, but I do appreciate how bright the room looked. THE FINAL GRADE B // I was very full by the end of our meal, but I feel that the overall experience at Tuning Fork was a little flat. read more

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Yummy food! They have a delicious take on the Ceaser salad by adding crispy fried capers! Their hamburgers are juicy and on a soft brioche bun. They have Gluten free buns if you need. Their French fries are out of this world delish! Customer service is always VERY GOOD!!!! Great choice of beers on tap and hand crafted cocktails. So glad they're still open, we missed them during the pandemic. Lastly, it's a great place to hang out! read more

Wow. WHAT A GEM! The entire experience from top to bottom was fantastic. Vegan Shephards Pie, Truffle Fries & the Bread Pudding Dessert was something to die for. The service was amazing. We sat outside and it was just a charming cozy vibe. I will be back to try the Short Ribs, Jerk Chicken, Burgers etc... My friend and I were so impressed we separately ordered Thanksgiving Side dishes and the Maple Pumpkin Pie for our holiday feasts coming up. It was genuinely a phenomenal experience. read more

Found this gem last minute. Very low key chill vibe. Loved the food: grilled cheese; tomato bisque and Mac n cheese balls. Fresh and delicious. Service was great! Definitely will be back. read more

I've been meaning to try this place for a while and I finally did last week. We had reservations for dinner on a Tuesday night, but it wasn't too busy so they weren't needed after all. My friend and I decided to share a bunch of plates so we could try a variety of things. Apparently, Tuesday nights are great because there are certain discounts they give you on wine bottles, apps and desserts - very cool. The reason I'm giving this review 3 stars is because the food took foreverrrr to come out and there were people that came after us and got their food before us. They brought all the food out at once instead of bringing out what was ready first. Also, I wasn't too impressed with their flat breads. The bread was a lot thicker than expected and it was a lot smaller too. My favs: truffle fries and watermelon salad! I definitely want to come back and try one of their famous burgers. read more

Tuning Fork - Truffle fries. Don't go any other way! - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

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What a lovely little hip trendy eatery! The menu items are such a trendy selection of delectable fusion foods! Feels ultra grub hub type you would see in a busy metropolitan town. But right here in Studio City! Parking is somewhat a pain, as most street parking meters are one-hour. Other than that, go and treat yourself to some delightful foods! Worth the time and money! read more

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Service was great , food was delicious. You guys need to try the ratatouille,It's soo good ! read more

Tuning Fork - Ratatouille - no polenta - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

Super disappointing tonight. Went there to have dinner and was turned away at 9:15 on a Saturday night. Hours say open till 10pm. We love this place! Foods great and service is amazing. But... they already aren't open for lunch anymore and closed on Mondays., I know Covid effected many businesses, including mine! But you just turned away money from us!! Super confused! read more

The food was delicious and plentiful. I got the mushroom truffle burger and it was perfect. The grilled Brussels sprouts with lardon was simply the best I've had. The truffle fries are just shoestring potatoes and while good, not worth the $3 up charge. The place is small. There were singers there, live music! Both he and Cassidy were very good (she is remarkable) but really waaaay too loud for the space. Still, I will be back. It's in my neighborhood, and very tasty. read more

Cool small bar/restaurant in studio city. Low lit cozy feel. The food was good but portions were on the smaller side considering the price. Started with truffle fries (really good) and jalapeño wings also full of flavor. For main course the jerk chicken, very small portion just FYI if you are hungry. Others had a cheeseburger and a spicy cheeseburger all in all good food read more

Tuning Fork - Jerk chicken and the 2 burgers - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

Gastropubs have officially sweeped the nation. A chill hangout spot to eat is more than necessary in today's rough work environment. And on top of all that, youthful adventurous individuals are on a never ending journey to find the perfect gourmet burger. I am officially rating this exquisite experience with a well deserved five stars. From the moment you first walk in, to the moment you walk out, you are in a relaxed state of mind with a satisfied aura. The environment was more than authentic and organic enough for me to enjoy my alone time on a Saturday afternoon after a long night with a date, ;-) As a gourmet burger connoisseur, I found the mushroom truffle burger to be one of the most delightful experiences. I couldn't decide on a beer so they suggested a few samples here and there only for me to find my perfect match. The staff was kind and hospitable & the lighting and design was more than eye candy. At the end of the day I would highly suggest venturing to this establishment at anytime of the day whether it's for a relaxing afternoon on your own or a lively vibe for a date night. If you don't check this place out you are definitely missing out on a new and incredible vibe that will soon be the "happenin pad yo". read more

Tuning Fork - Mushroom truffle burger. Way more than worth it - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

I love this place. I've eaten here about 4 times now and it's been such an enjoyable experience each time. The SmokeStack Lightning pulled pork sandwich is out of control, delicious. One of the best I've had in Los Angeles. Fantastic draft beer selection, (love the new draft options instead of the bottles) (Oberon from Bell's = amazing) SUPER friendly staff (Cari, Terrance, Grace, Megan, Sally and John the manager.) Definitely worth coming through this little gem in the valley. I also love that they offer "TabbedOut" so I can pay right from my phone and never get stuck waiting for my check! read more

Tuning Fork - Love that they offer "TabbedOut" so I can pay right from my phone and never get stuck waiting for my check! - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

This place is good. It's small, and cozy with nice food, wine, and beer (no liquor). My boyfriend and I come here often actually, so I'm not sure why I haven't written a review before now, but whatever. The last time we came, I had the salmon and he had the "All or nothing" burger. Mine was good, and he loved his. They also had a couple people playing guitar and singing which for me was no bueno. The place is to small for that, and ain't body got time for saying "WHAT?!" all night to the person sitting right across from you. It was just to damn loud. At one point I seriously couldn't take it anymore, and we had to go but my bf had ordered dessert, so we requested it to go which took forever. It was the chocolate cake, which I think they make to order. ..hence the fact that I was deaf, with a full beard by the time it came out. Lol. Over all, I'd say this place is a win. They'd earn an extra star if they had liquor though. Just do yourself (and your eardrums a favor) and stay away on band night. read more

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Make sure to make reservations here! It's a pretty small place and they get pretty full on the weekends. We found this place as we were walking around Studio City one day and decided to give it a try more recently. We were fortunately able to walk in and get a table, but we took the last available one. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service is attentive and pleasant. We split a bottle of the 2011 Paso Robles Pinot Noir for the 3 of us, which came out to $25 for the bottle. We started with truffle fries ($8) which were just OK. I couldn't really taste the truffle in them, but they were good. For my main dish, I ordered the mediterranean chopped salad ($12), which had baby artichokes, goat cheese, chick peas, cucumber, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, croutons, and basil vin. This was really good and filling. My friend got a burger, which looked amazing, too. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other things! Nice little cozy and trendy restaurant! read more

Another gastropub...yawn...how good or bad could it be? Well Tuning Fork falls more on the side of bad for me. I wasn't too jazzed to go here anyway but the burger definitely made my decision easy in the future. Should I start with the weird chewy pieces of cartilage in the meat, or how it seemed as though zero seasoning was used, or maybe how I was sick that night and into the next day. So many other options, thank goodness for being able to catch up with friends, otherwise there goes one of my 52 Saturdays wasted. read more

Went on a Monday night at 6.30pm. Place was empty but ....we figured it was Monday at 6:30! Food was just fine. Portions were super small. Service was just fine. And the prices!!! Ridiculous. Our dinner was over $150. Not worth it at all won't be coming back. read more

Our server was very nice and apologized multiple times for how long our food took. But it did take forever. Also, my cocktail was super watery. Oh, and the seating is super uncomfortable. But I'm giving 3 stars because they were nice and offered to take our first round of drinks off the bill because of how long the food took. read more

Best food right off Ventura Boulevard, Studio City. Awesome food across the menu. Great vegan cuisine as well. My favorite place! read more

Tuning Fork - Vegan, Summer Love Sandwich, Chef Jay's hot sauce and house made chips. - Gastropubs Near Me - Studio City, California

The people who's work here so much nice with every client I can tell. I talked to my friends and my husband we have to go back to support them again!!! read more

We ordered dinner last night for 2. Put the order in at 4:50 PM, and we were told the food would arrive by GrubHub by 5:45. It FINALLY came at 6:40, almost an hour late. The soup was lukewarm, the salmon was ice cold as were the vegetables. The Short Ribs were ice cold as well. This has happened to us 8 out of the last 10 times we've ordered from Tuning Fork, and the service just keeps getting worse. BTW - the total cost was $168. and change. I am NEVER ordering food from these people again. The food is great, when it is hot. But this service is just bullshit and I am sick of the silly excuses for why its always late and cold. Get your act together folks!!! read more