The Smoke House, Burbank
40 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Smoke House is a divisive Burbank steakhouse pick: supporters value the old-school atmosphere and relative affordability, while critics question the food. A diner enjoyed the filet mignon, and others recommend the prime rib, but several reports describe disappointing steaks, weak sides or meals they would not repeat. The cheese bread and historic feel receive praise without settling that disagreement. A commenter advises booking ahead during busy holiday periods; this is a past recommendation, not verified current availability.
Address
Smoke House Restaurant, 4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Filet mignon, Prime rib
- Best for
- Budget
- 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.
- Caveatu/FroggyB in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Questions the appearance of the steak, while hoping the diner enjoyed it.
- Recommendsu/RazzmatazzMental3300 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025ambience
Listed as a Burbank old-school pick near Warner Bros.
- Recommendsu/tracyinge in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2026price
Points to this Burbank spot's weekly filet deal, which includes a side, as an affordable steak option.
- Recommendsu/daaaaamntam in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Names The Smoke House as a direct answer to the steakhouse martini question.
- Mixedu/Thepandamancan23 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Says food is mediocre and overpriced, but recommends it for more menu options and an old Hollywood feel.
- Recommendsu/trojanusc in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2026value
Says this Burbank spot's prices are fairly reasonable overall.
- Recommendsu/the-Cheshire_Kat in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025ambience
Calls it old-school fun with weekend live music; warns it fills up at holidays, so book ahead.
- Recommendsu/ILoveLipGloss in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
After visiting both, says they preferred Smoke House.
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- Caveatu/NonSequitorSquirrel in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Agrees that Smokehouse's food is bad.
- Recommendsu/garlicwatkins in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025ambience
Calls it their favorite LA restaurant for the atmosphere; rates the steak as decent and says the drinks are great.
- Caveatu/Dogsbottombottom in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Has been there; says it doesn't compare to Musso & Frank's.
- Mixedu/ryanm37 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Says the cheese bread is the highlight, with everything after it going downhill.
- Recommendsu/snortWeezlbum in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Enjoyed a birthday meal here, praising the food, drinks, and reasonable prices, plus a stronger old-school feel than Tam.
- Caveatu/dmizz in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Thinks the food at Smoke House is bad.
- Recommendsu/Diligent_Bat499 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Praises the cheese bread when asked to choose between Tam O'Shanter and Smoke House.
- Recommendsu/foxinknox04 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024value
Answers yes to the Valley question and calls it the best cheap option.
- Recommendsu/Quirky-Pie9661 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Calls Smoke House a classic LA gem and a must-visit, while not calling it the very best.
- Caveatu/CXavier4545 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Repeat visits left them unimpressed by prime rib and steak, service inconsistent, one prime rib arrived cold after a long wait.
- Mixedu/stacity in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Poster says they enjoyed the steak a lot, though had better elsewhere, and felt content regardless.
- Recommendsu/cocolee213206 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/mr_panzer in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Seconds the Smokehouse as a good pick.
- Recommendsu/audiopost in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025ambience
Calls Smoke House a vibe, especially with live music, and praises its cheese bread.
- Recommendsu/kolschisgood in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Strongly endorses Smoke House as the answer.
- Recommendsu/mysocalledmayhem in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Includes it in a list of steakhouse suggestions.
- Recommendsu/BlackPlasmaX in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024value
Calls it a good-value LA pick; wishes its prime rib came on a warmed plate.
- Caveatu/SoulExecution in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Let down overall; only the ribeye stood out, the atmosphere was nice, and they won't return.
- 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.
- Caveatu/GlassesW_BitchOnThem in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Agrees with the parent that Smokehouse's food is poor.
- Recommendsu/Starslimonada in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Compliments the photographed plate as looking great, with no tasting described.
- Caveatu/Podo15 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Found the steak only okay and strongly disliked the vegetables.
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