Los Angeles' Best Gourmet Burger Deal 2008

Upscale rustic design and a down-to-earth vibe set the stage for lingering at this Northern California-style bistro that feels worlds away from the Melrose Avenue madness.

Reviews:

• “Best breakfast panini I’ve ever had”
• “Risotto Lover!”
• “Awful service, mediocre food.”
• “Good food, horrible customer service”
• “1/2 Price wine on Mondays!!”

Tips: During lunch when there is no valet, you’ll have to navigate the cramped parking lot or the metered spots along this busy stretch of Melrose.

Taste on Melrose or email Taste on Melrose

This edgy Eastside eatery surprises the emerging Echo Park neighborhood with its low-key vibe, wholesome American food and dash of international flavors.

Reviews:

• “Loudest joint I’ve eaten in”
• “Almost Perfect”
• “An asset to Echo Park and worth the drive from anywhere in LA”
• “15 in Echo Park”
• “BEST PLACE TO DINE IN ECHO PARK!!!”

Tips: Go during the daily special from 5pm to 6:30pm when there is a three-course tasting menu for $15.

Restaurant 15 or email Restaurant 15

Newly reopened Hollywood hot spot creates the same sultry atmosphere, drawing celebrity moths to the flame.

Reviews:

• “monday nights is the best night.”
• “STAY AWAY!”
• “Made a booking, could not get in!”
• “Couldn’t get in after making reservations”
• “Not as great as I thought it would be”

Tips: Unless you arrive just after work during the week, the egalitarian door policy of old has been replaced with the inevitable guest list. You can make reservations for food service for groups of five or more.

Bar Marmont

Where heaven is served on a bun and in a pint glass.

Reviews:

• “best restaurant in l.a., the place we want to go everyday, favorite for out of towners, best specials in l.a.”
• “the owner is right—it’s just bar food”
• “Not What I Expected…”
• “Mysterious burger!”
• “BAD Service and rude staff”

Tips: There are no substitutions on menu items, absolutely no ketchup provided for fries and no table service—order at the bar.

Father’s Office

Gargantuan gourmet burgers—assembled with endless made-to-order combos—served up in a retro-modern atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “This is a ten-star burger!”
• “The most insane burger experience you’ll ever have”
• “I am a culinary genius because…”
• “Best Veggie Burger in town!”
• “Great FOOD! Minus the Service”

Tips: A free lot is located behind the shopping center, and metered street parking is available, but read parking signs carefully.

The Counter

David Myers’ stylish neighborhood brasserie dishes haute French classics to a chic Hollywood crowd.

Reviews:

• “Great From Start To Finish”
• “Who stocks their bar? Who’s embarrassed?”
• “Americanized French dining”
• “MY FAVORITE”
• “Great Fun”

Tips: Diners should be sure to confirm reservations—unreturned confirmation calls will result in a cancellation.

Comme Ca

Deluxe burgers and a sophisticated wine bar create a stylishly retro hangout in Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel.

Reviews:

• “Shady Waiters and Managers”
• “Unbelievable.”
• “Good Service, Good Burgers”
• “Good taste, but a little mixed up about service…”
• “WORST SERVICE IN L.A. OVER RATED! WORST EXPERIENCE!”

Tips: Take advantage of the nearby Hollywood & Highland mall lot, which offers reasonable rates with validation from the shops. The Roosevelt’s valet can be pricey and slow.

25 Degrees

Lucky Vanous, who had his 15 minutes playing the construction worker-hunk from infamous 1990s Diet Coke ads, opens Hollywood gourmet fast food haunt.

Reviews:

• “Best Burger Ever!!!”
• “Won’t be open long.”
• “Great burgers – and cupcakes too!”
• “BEST Burger Spot in L.A!”
• “The beer and burgers almost make up for the service.”

Tips: Handcrafted beers of the world are available on taps and in bottles.

Lucky Devils

East meets West at this revamped Melrose favorite, where an NYC-style grill makes an affable showcase for seasonal California fare.

Reviews:

• “You’ll love this place … TRUST ME!”
• “Nice place to eat and relax”
• “Terrific!”
• “Make It Yourself Sandwiches”
• “Worst restaurant EVER!”

Tips: Another Arango special to remain are the off-menu barbecued ribs, which are a favorite among longtime loyal customers.

Melrose Bar & Grill

West Hollywood gay restaurant, coffeehouse and bar provides both relaxed fun and an atypically cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Packed on weekends! …Even on Sudnays until late at night”
• “Big change”
• “Used to be the place to go…. "
• “Karaoke night :-(”
• “Not the Place to be….”

Tips: There’s all-day parking at the Pacific Design Center, and allotted time slots in two other lots: 8am to 6pm at 627 N Robertson, and 6pm to 2am at 8727 Santa Monica Blvd.

The Abbey

Counter service eatery offers small menu of hearty American classics in the booming South Beverly Drive neighborhood.

Reviews:

• “Good Lunch spot: Good burger. Good Price. Great Neighborhood.”
• “You Like Burgers? You’ll Dig Burger 90210.”
• “I think this place is good. "

Tips: There’s a public garage one the same side of the street a few blocks up from the restaurant.

Burger 90210

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