Magic Lamp Inn

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   Kristi

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Made a reservation & noted this was for a late valentines dinner, but this was never acknowledged. Other than that, ambiance is great. Our service was a little slow though. Drinks & food were really good & overall the vibe was great.
   

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   Lealia

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great vibe and atmosphere. Food was impeccable and the service was outstanding. The singer in the waiting area was amazing and added to the experience. Our waitress Justine was on point the whole night and was very personable. Definitely returning.
   

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   Kendra

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We’re so happy that the Magic Lamp is back! We took a friend for her birthday and the experience was fantastic.
   

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   Ronnie

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and atmosphere was fantastic. Amazing place . Everyone is so friendly
   

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   Steve

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   First of all the menu that was listed on the website was nothing like the one that was in the restaurant. I would not have gone with the very limited menu that was in the restaurant. Part of the appeal was that they were reopening and they expanded their menu. That was not the case once I got in there. Food prices were extremely high. The lounge singer they had was a distraction. He was loud and not very good. The food was fair at best. The server was OK.
   

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   aaron

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We were really excited to go to the Magic lamp- having lived in the area our whole lives but had never been. When we saw it was being remodeled, we were anxious to see it complete. Upon entering a few minutes early for our reservation, we were invited to sit by the fire place where live music was being performed. It was beautiful and dreamy. Then the hostess led us to the very first table that was practically in both the hall way and entry way at the same time, right in front of the hostess table. It felt like an awkward place immediately. And I regret not saying anything about my displeasure before it was too late. We heard her tell another couple they could sit anywhere they like in the section and suggested they “tuck themselves into the corner”. We wondered what we need to do next time to get the same treatment. We ordered and waited about an hour for our entrees to arrive. I asked the waitress if the salmon was wild caught, but it was farmed salmon. I usually try to avoid farm raised salmon, but relented. The waitress came by a couple times to apologize and let us know it was on its way. In the mean time someone brought us more bread, and though I requested two more bread plates, no one came with them so I took one from the table across from me. Our food tasted very good and the atmosphere was wonderful, but we felt for the prices on the menu, we should have had a better experience. The Magic Lamp has the potential to be a truly fine dining experience. We hope next time we come, it will be.
   

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   Tammy

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Ranchos The Magic Lamp. We'd never been here before. We shared a filet mignon, which was perfect with asparagus , mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. We also shared the scallops, which were delicious, not rubbery at all. Quite large in size perfectto share. We tried the Hemingway and The Golden Hour Martinis which was a splurgefor us. The were quite tasty. Dessert was The Magic Chocolate Cake, not my favorite, it wasn't terrible just o.k. overall I'd say an 9 out of 10. The ambiance here was very nice. I loved the old Hollywood feel. They also had a table magician and was really good!! It's a great date place. Personally I wouldn't bring kids, I feel if you're spending two bills for a night out you deserve to be kid free. They have live singing which was excellent. They provide lighted menus which I thought awesome! It's been a wonderful Valentines weekend.
   

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   Celestine

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our Valentines Day celebration was made extra special thanks to our choice to dine at the Magic Lamp Inn. Everything about our evening exceeded our expectations starting with the nostalgic decor. The staff were stellar and the live singer elevated an already elegant evening. the food was superbly prepared and the timing of the delivery was perfect . The Magic Lamp Inn is setting the bar pretty high for any restaurants we choose in the future .
   

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   Jacob

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good ambiance, service, but subpar food. Good plating but “ok” flavor
   

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    Bob

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Would like to see Baked Potato as an option for Mashed Potato rather than being a side dish!!!
    

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