Tam O'Shanter, Atwater Village
22 people recommend, 13 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 9 threads.
What people say, in short
Tam O'Shanter draws divided opinions. Supporters recommend its prime rib and old-school Atwater Village atmosphere; critics describe disappointing food, poor value or visits they would not repeat. Some diners like the room more than the meal, while others remain enthusiastic about both. One diner prefers its more laid-back feel to a formal steakhouse dinner. The disagreement makes it an atmosphere-led, contested choice rather than a unanimous recommendation for the food.
Address
Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Prime rib
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/HeyHey_HC in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Votes for Tam O'Shanter as another recommendation.
- Mixedu/ka1982 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025hygiene
Has a qualified preference for Tam over Smoke House, while favoring Musso & Frank's food overall.
- Mixedu/I-Have-Mono in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025hygiene
Likes both restaurants but is reluctant to revisit Tam.
- Caveatu/La_ham_ in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025service
Was disappointed by the food and service and would not return.
- Recommendsu/fauxjob in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025ambience
Calls Tam O'Shanter a festive, charming, long-standing steakhouse good for celebrations.
- Caveatu/EldForever in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025hygiene
Would choose another restaurant.
- Recommendsu/snortWeezlbum in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Calls Tam great too, highlighting its Yorkshire pudding and Disney history.
- Recommendsu/SinisterKid in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024ambience
Calls Tam O'Shanter a fun place where prime rib is the specialty.
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- Caveatu/More-read-than-eddit in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025ambience
Says Tam feels more chain-like with Lawry's branding and Disney tourist groups, and is a far drive from the studio.
- Caveatu/Forsaken-Garlic-42 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Went recently and a friend did too; both experiences were negative and the food was terrible.
- Recommendsu/N599AW in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025ambience
Says both places offer great meals and that Tam's ambiance is top notch.
- Recommendsu/cocolee213206 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Calls Tam O'Shanter solid among places suggested when asked for a nice celebratory meal.
- Recommendsu/Girl-UnSure in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024taste
A friend wanted to try it; they enjoyed its prime rib.
- Caveatu/CodyKyle in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Says every visit to Tam O'Shanter leads to regret.
- Recommendsu/paddleworld in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Simply names Tam O'Shanter as the answer.
- Recommendsu/mcmonzi in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Lists it among steakhouse picks in Atwater Village.
- Recommendsu/MetalicP in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Recommends Tam O'Shanter for top quality in a laid-back setting, serving prime rib comparable to another named place.
- Caveatu/josephrfink in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025hygiene
Prefers Smoke House to Tam.
- Caveatu/labbitlove in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Reports a disappointing group meal with much food left uneaten and would not return.
- Caveatu/BAFUdaGreat in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Found the food disappointing on a previous visit.
- Caveatu/captain_ahabb in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Says a Tam meal was among the worst they have had.
- Recommendsu/SoulExecution in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Has not been to Tam O'Shanter but thinks it sounds like the better choice.
- Recommendsu/VpstartCrow in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2025ambience
Suggests it for steaks; food is good and history and ambiance make it fun, though better meals exist elsewhere.
- Recommendsu/Select-Box9944 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Says they like Tam's food.
- Recommendsu/Celesteven in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025wait time
Calls Tam a favorite and says getting in and out has always been easy.
- Recommendsu/Cool_Ad_6850 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Expresses lasting loyalty to Tam O'Shanter.
- Recommendsu/CatrickSwayze in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Says they have never had a poor meal there, with top service and an impressive scotch selection.
- Recommendsu/2Much_non-sequitur in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Bare-name answer to the steak question naming Tam O'Shanter.
- Recommendsu/Kina_Kai in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024ambience
Recommends the Atwater Village spot for a retro vibe and its ties to Disney history.
- Caveatu/morenoodles in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024price
Says it is still priced like other places, which is a drawback.
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