Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. Hollywood
  5. Los Feliz
Tam-o'shanter ©ryantanaka - Tam O'Shanter, Los Angeles, CA

Tam O'Shanter

4.6
4.6
7633 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Opened in June 1922, The Tam O'Shanter boasts a rich, storied history and warm, inviting atmosphere. We’re proud to be in our 10th decade of continuous service. We originally considered it a quiet pastoral road stop, since Los Feliz Boulevard was just an unpaved country lane traversed by rabbits and rabbit hunters, in that order.
Everything changed when Walt Disney and his animators, set designers, and crews began trekking out between takes for a bite and a refreshment. So often, in fact, that the Tam was once dubbed “The Studio Commissary.”
Join us and see why the Tam is said to have been Walt’s favorite restaurant!

As a family-run establishment, we’re committed to keeping our community safe. We always practice strong hygiene protocols and rigorously adhere to all CDC food safety standards.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 664-0228
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    Go to https://www.lawrysonline.com/tam-o-shanter/private-events and fill out an inquiry to book a private space for 15 - 120 people.
  • Area
    Los Feliz
  • Cross Street
    Boyce
  • Parking details
    Free Daytime Self-Parking for Ale & Sandwich Bar. Free Self Parking Every Evening. Ample Street Parking is Available.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 7,633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hollywood

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tam O'Shanter is a beloved LA institution known for its "amazing" prime rib and rich history. The ambiance transports you to a "bygone era," making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent" service, with standout waitstaff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for Disney fans and food lovers alike.

7,633 Reviews
  1. Holly

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I love Tam O Shanter for the Holidays. The roaming Carolers are so much fun. I book several dates in December. I was just here last week and brought a friend that enjoyed it. Last night was sad. They sat me in the Outdoor gravel pit. The table was not set like the other tables around. The server didn’t even notice no salt, pepper, silverware on the table. I had to ask for everything. I thought maybe they changed to self serve and I needed to put on an apron to get some food. It was past 6:30 and where were the Carolers? I had bread and salad. I do not like to fill up on bread. Waiting I broke out my phone. So much for dinner and the Carolers. I thought I could have gotten a Turkey dinner for 1/2 the price and not paid for parking and the food would have been hot. The Carolers sang one song and we’re off. Food finally came. Took most of it home. So much for dining and Christmas cheers. Empty.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 1 day ago
    Holly, thank you for sharing your experience, as it helps us improve our service. We strive to create a memorable dining atmosphere for the holidays, and we're concerned about your recent visit. Please know that we take your feedback seriously. For further assistance, kindly reach out by calling the restaurant so we can address your concerns directly. Thank you.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Anna Lee

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really just the most festive place to go during the holiday season.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 2 days ago
    Anna, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to provide a festive experience during the holiday season, and we look forward to welcoming you back to create more joyful memories!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Denise

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was bad always problems and excuses from server.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 2 days ago
    Denise, it's concerning to hear about your service experience, as providing exceptional service is our team's priority. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us enhance our training and service standards. Thank you.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Myla

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time to this iconic 102 year old LA restaurant. We were excited to go for the holidays as they have carolers and it feels like you are transported. We were seated in the garden, which is nice, but not as festive as inside. The service was horrible for the price point. It felt like we were at an upscale Cracker Barrel. They never refilled our waters, the waitress came by maybe twice during our 1.5 hour time. We were largely ignored. She could have made more money as we wanted more drinks and a dessert. By the time the end of the meal came, we just wanted to leave. Lots of screaming kids outside, not their fault, but just a tip if you are looking for another type of ambiance. Maybe I would come back at the bar and have their cocktails (which the one I did get was good) and their homemade bread. The beef brisket was pretty good as well, but the sides could be skipped, one of the worst Yorkshire Puddings I’ve ever had too- cold and hard like a rock. Maybe we will try to go when they aren’t packed, but the original Lawry’s is always good and worth the experience. So we probably won’t for that money.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 2 days ago
    Myla, we value your first visit and appreciate your thoughts. We're dedicated to offering an exceptional experience in both atmosphere and service, and your feedback is invaluable to that goal. Should you wish to discuss service concerns in more detail, please call the restaurant directly. Thank you for sharing your insights, which assist us in continually enhancing our guests' experiences.

    Is this helpful?

  5. dorothy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Tam is a classic, well loved restaurant. We’ve been coming here for years enjoying the festive holiday atmosphere and old world charm. Today’s holiday lunch was a disappointment, unfortunately. The service was good, our server was cheerful, friendly and attentive. No issues there. The food however, was not good. The Christmas Turkey was dry and not tender, and the portion was surprisingly small. Three thinly sliced less than two inches wide portions that wouldn’t even fit a sandwich. The stuffing was extremely salty and just not good. It was bad. The vegetables on the side were over cooked and looked like they were thrown on the plate instead of carefully prepared on the plate. I was surprised at the low quality of the food and presentation. My lunch partner was pleased with his meal, the brisket plate, which saved our lunch from being a complete disappointment.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Melissa

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I've always loved this restaurant, and yesterday we anticipated a great experience, but it was not quite the result. The hostess walked us to our table and didnt provide us with any menus. We had to wait about 10-12 minutes for the waitress to come to our table and order our drinks. The wait to get our meals was well over an hour without any kind of notice why it was taking so long. We asked the waitress the ETA on our meals and she never returned to give us an answer. We had to get up and go ask the hostess. We were seated outside which was ok but the heaters were running low on propane and when we asked if they could change the propane tank they never returned. It wasnt one of our good experiences lastnight. The presentation of the food looked like it was quickly put together. I understand it's the busy season but we chose to go there for the great ambiance and quality of food, which lastnight didn't meet our standards.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Melissa. It's concerning to hear about the delays you faced, as our team strives to deliver prompt and attentive service. We greatly value your feedback during this busy season and regret that your visit didn’t meet expectations. Guest comfort and dining satisfaction are our priorities. Please contact the restaurant directly so we can address these concerns more personally.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Isabel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While you compromise a little on the food and definitely on the service, nothing beats the carolers at Christmastime. I love our tradition of dinner there during the holidays.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 2 days ago
    Isabel, we're thrilled to hear that our carolers add a special touch to your holiday tradition. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to make each visit memorable. Happy holidays!

    Is this helpful?

  8. cliff

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tam is our go-to for special occasions. And it never fails to be fabulous.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 3 days ago
    Cliff, your words truly uplift us! We're absolutely thrilled to know that you choose our restaurant for your special occasions and that we continue to offer fabulous experiences. Thank you for your kind support, and we can't wait to celebrate more moments with you!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Vance

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We come to Tam often. This time the food was still great, but the service was not good. It was not crowded (we were outside) but we waited a while to see the server. Bread came, but no silverware. Drinks took 30 minutes to arrive after being ordered, but one was missing. Server reported they were out of an ingredient. My next choice took about 10 minutes. I hinted that it should be comped, and she laughed. Our food was delivered by a guy in a grubby t-shirt. The food was great but we left very disappointed. What has happened?
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 1 day ago
    Vance, we're concerned to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback. It’s important to us that our team delivers attentive service, and your comments will be shared with them for improvement. We're grateful for your continued visits and look forward to providing a better experience next time. Thank you.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Lynda

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    153 reviews

    5.0

    153 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An iconic spot for a fun night out. Due to the busyness of December at The Tam, we were seated outside. However, that was good as we could hear each other talk (it was so very loud inside) and the heaters kept us toasty warm. The carolers (while sometimes off-key) still visited outside so we got to experience the entertainment. The meal was very good, although carb-heavy. We experienced unique items such as Welsh rarebit (pop-overs with yummy cheesy dipping sauce.) The bread they brought to the table was delicious. The salad I had was excellent and our friend enjoyed his French onion soup. For the main course we had Shepherd's pie and Toad-in-the-Hole which was good, but could have had more meat. Wish we could have saved room for dessert - they have a great selection.
    Tam O'ShanterResponded 3 days ago
    Lynda, thank you for sharing your delightful experience at our iconic spot! We're glad you enjoyed the unique items like Welsh rarebit, and it's great to know the outdoor seating and heaters enhanced your visit. We hope you'll join us again and maybe save room for our delicious desserts next time. Your feedback is much appreciated!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Tam O'Shanter offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Tam O'Shanter also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 664-0228.

Tam O'Shanter is rated 4.6 stars by 7633 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tam O'Shanter

2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Boyce
  • Area
    Los Feliz
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Daytime Self-Parking for Ale & Sandwich Bar. Free Self Parking Every Evening. Ample Street Parking is Available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (323) 664-0228
  • Private party facilities
    Go to https://www.lawrysonline.com/tam-o-shanter/private-events and fill out an inquiry to book a private space for 15 - 120 people.
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo