Best Restaurants in Burbank (2025)

A 1946 time capsule across from Warner Bros., famous for red booths, prime rib, and that garlic bread. Still a local rite of passage and frequently covered by outlets like Time Out and The Infatuation for classic steakhouse comforts and old-Hollywood ambience.

Tun Lahmajo is bread paradise in the Valley - Review - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

Few things in life are as certain as kicking the bucket, drunk Andy Cohen on New Year’s Eve, and deriving deep pleasure from Tun Lahmajo's just-baked bread. Every gluten good at this casual Armenian restaurant in Burbank is made to order, usually by a baker with a white hat tending two blazing ovens while simultaneously assembling crispy, meat-laced lahmajo and adjarian with sunny orange yolks peaking through molten cheese pools. Some of the breads are snacky and small, while others are suitable for family-style lunches, like lahmajo so light it might blow away while you're drinking your tiny Armenian coffee. In either case, the quality of Tun Lahmajo’s piping hot flatbreads and boats makes this one of LA’s great Armenian bakeries, and you shouldn't leave without at least one or two versions. photo credit: Jessie Clapp photo credit: Jessie Clapp photo credit: Jessie Clapp photo credit: Jessie Clapp photo credit: Jessie Clapp Pause Unmute Beyond the breads, the restaurant serves totally serviceable lamb ribs as well as more grilled meats, soups, and salads that'll complement your spread—especially when a breeze trickles through the outdoor patio. If you’re unfamiliar with Armenian food, there's a good chance you'll have to look up a few things, because the menu doesn’t include dish descriptions. Don't fret. Whatever leaves Tun Lahmajo’s ovens will be the best thing you encounter all day. Food Rundown Lahmajo You could order this thin and crispy 12” flatbread as a main for one without feeling like you’re carrying a brick in your gut after the meal. The finely minced beef is juicy and full of tomato-y tartness, and hugs the crust’s big air bubbles. Spritz yours with lemon to brighten things up. photo credit: Jessie Clapp Adjarian In terms of heft, consider this dish the polar opposite of the lahmajo, but equally delicious. These bread boats, known as khachapuri in other cultures, have a charred outer crust to dunk into the molten cheese and egg mixture in the center. Every salty bite is worth its weight in Lactaid tablets, but consider sharing this dish if you’re ordering a couple of things. photo credit: Jessie Clapp Blinchik These crepe roll-ups are great if you want something bread-y and hearty, but don’t want to commit to a dish the size of a serving plate. They’re plush on some sides and seared until crisp on others, and the well-seasoned ground beef goes nicely with a dunk of sour cream (we’ll pass on the side of ketchup, though). photo credit: Sylvio Martins Lamb Ribs Order these pink-in-the-center babies if you need something sans bread. They’re the perfect size to eat with your hands and properly seasoned with salt. photo credit: Jessie Clapp - Sylvio Martins

Family-run since 2012, this Magnolia Park favorite turns out Argentine-style empanadas plus salsas and breakfast burritos. Praised by local reporters and the Burbank Chamber, it’s an easy, heartfelt taste of Burbank community.

A family-owned landmark since 1959, known for daily-roasted turkey, big breakfasts, and multigenerational regulars. Celebrated in the Burbank Leader and backed by the Chamber of Commerce, it’s the city’s quintessential diner-feels-like-home meal.

Open since the 1950s, this walk-up stand serves chili-slicked dogs, burgers, and beloved breakfast burritos. Featured by the Los Angeles Times and Eater LA, it’s pure, no-frills Burbank with nostalgic neon and housemade chili.

Burbank’s brunch juggernaut since 2008, famous for creative pancakes like the Green Tea Monster. Endorsed by The Infatuation and the city’s tourism bureau, it draws loyal crowds for sweet-and-savory plates and big portions.

A transportive, pirate-leaning tiki bar and kitchen from local owners, serving thoughtful cocktails and playful plates. Covered by Eater LA, Time Out, and featured in the Los Angeles Times’ tiki roundup, it’s a neighborhood original with range.

Since 1956, this counter-service stalwart has fueled studio crews and locals with hot and cold Italian subs on fresh bread. Recently profiled by ABC7 and long praised by Angelenos, it’s old-school sandwich craft done the Burbank way.

A stylish, independently owned cafe-market near the studios for salads, pressed sandwiches, and picnic-ready provisions. Covered by Eater LA, it remains a go-to for lunch meetings and casual dinners with a neighborhood following.

Weekend-only croissants, eclairs, and quiche from a tiny counter that punches far above its size. Lauded by Time Out and The Infatuation for some of LA’s best laminated pastries, it’s a Burbank pastry pilgrimage worth planning for.

A 1946 chili counter with a horseshoe bar and film lore. Covered by the Los Angeles Times in 2025 for its taproom addition and ongoing community support, it remains a cherished local institution for bowls, dogs, and chili spaghetti.