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Tam Oshanter Inn

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Citysearch | Meat-and-potatoes fare served in a fairy-tale setting.

With its storybook stylings, this faux Tudor cottage looks like a Disney film come to life, which is probably why Walt himself dined here daily during the '30s. Once inside, the theme continues within a maze...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/18/2006
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OpenTable

The Tam O'Shanter is a dining legend in the heart of Los Angeles, here you will find the charm of a Highland Inn. The qualities that built our reputation- superb food, outstanding service and a dedication to...
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Wcities

this quasi-scottish steak house is the oldest in los angeles in the same location under the same ownership. how's that for tradition? the interconnected rooms are as rich in detail as anything walt disney ever...
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AOL CityGuide

an la tradition since 1922...
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Gayot

this enduring l.a. mainstay has been around since 1922 and started out as a roadside homemade potato chip stand. the menus have come a long way since then, but youire still guaranteed the chance to enjoy your...
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10Best

owned by lawry's steakhouse, this scottish pub is a favorite happy hour destination for commuters, many of whom also stay for dinner. prime rib is the best this side of lawry's in beverly hills, and meals in...
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Calendar Live

enough folks must order old-fashioned homeland specialties like toad-in-the-hole and scotch rarebit to keep them on the menu, and you'll also find leg of lamb, roasted duck, mustard-crusted pork, salmon and...
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RestaurantRow.com

steak was like butter, orange roughy very well prepared...
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User Reviews of Tam Oshanter Inn

Fond Memories Of Good Food And Frienship.

I am retired in Australia,but thoughout the 80's and early 90's I lived within walking distance of the Tam O'Shanta Inn.It was my home from home,and I visited there several times a week. In my opinion the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Excellent !!!!!

This is one of the best places in L.A, excellent food and friendy staff. The prime rib is to die for you have to try it. Excellent..........
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Nice treat

My husband and I have been going to the Tam O' Shanter for many years now. Great prime rib and staeaks and don't forget the great desserts they have also.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Feels like home..

Great place. I took my friend for the first time. She loved it. She wants to go back for her birthday.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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super

super place they are always busy but the wait staff is great you never have to wait very long for things and very friendly
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Great Scottish Atmosphere!

This is a great restaurant. My family and I have been going here since the '60s. The food is consistently good. The atmosphere at dinner is elegant but friendly. In the front, there is also a Pub type bar for...
menupages.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Mother's Day Fiasco

Mother's Day 2007 - One of the worst dining experiences ever; I have never written a restaurant review or complained to restaurant management before this incident. My husband took me to Tam O'Shanter's for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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The Tam O'Shanter

I am going to try again I lost my previous review. My friends and I went to the Tam for Christmas EVE dinner. I had been there a number of times and recommended the Tam as a great traditional place with great...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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A CLASSIC not resting on it's laurels!

This landmark is still consistently great! It's old world and cozy. The food is excellent. The staff is friendly. We had to wait a good amount of time for our reservation. (there's a reason this place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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AWESOME EXPERIENCE

Consistently good food. Excellent service. I can't bring myself to order anything else but the prime rib - It's that good.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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Cozy, Spacious...

I had out-of-town guests in for the week and of course they want to experience L.A. Given this place has been in the exact same spot for 85 years I thought it would be a good choice - and it turn out to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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If you like disneyland........

or are a fan of anything "oldworld" you will love the Tam. I always try to change the room I'm seated in, every room has so much to look at. Do yourself a favor and go for Sunday Brunch, it is the best. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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Best Prime Rib EVER! Best Service Too.

We had dinner at the Tam Shanter right before going to the Greek. Our food was excellent. The Prime Rib is so delicious I can't get myself to try anything else! We told the waitress we had a concert to go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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Warm beer cold waitresses come on in!

The food is average and over priced. Our waitress was a "B", I asked her to return my "Body temperature" warm glass of beer and she became angry. I get cranky when I get a glass of warm beer. Oh and...why do...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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A Classic!

There's a reason you have to make a resevation, its good! The food and service is what what one would expect, but is so hard to find nowadays. A restaurant doesn't stay in business for over 75 years without...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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As good as Lawrys!

Tam O'Shanter is a great restaurant. Their prime rib is just as good as Lawry's (owned by the same ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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English food should be this good

The Tam is a classic place! Much more colorful and cozier than Lawrys on La Cienega, and youre not limited to just prime rib. The pork roast is wonderful and juicy. The rotisserie chicken is good but after...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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One Of My Favorite Places

I've been going here for decades! Great, comforting food in an Old-English setting with several rooms, fireplaces, dark woods and freindly service. I really love going here on a cold, rainy, night, sitting...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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A touch of the past

Los Angeles used to be known for it's great and landmark restaurants, but in a time when most of those have fallen to the wayside the Tam thrives and still serves up an excellent meal. The menu changed (most...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Couldn't Be Better

We had my fiancees birthday party at the Tam, and it was more than I ever expected. Everyone, young and old, had a great time and it catered to what my guests were expecting; great place, great food, not too...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Get Treated like Royalty

We had the best time at the Tam! Great Ambiance, it makes you feel like royalty when your there! High back chairs...The food and service was excellent! I had the juiciest and most tender Prime Rib, we shared a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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Excellent!

Food is great! The prime rib is to die for and the souffle should not be missed. The service it top notch and they always treat you like it's a special occassion. I highly recommend this restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2004
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best prme rib

This place has one of he best prime ribs if not the best. I've been to Lawry's but I thinkthat this place as better. Maybe it was the atmosphere, but I think it was the food. The best food and so tender you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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Great Souffle!!!

I love this place! The prime rib at Lawrys is a little better...(even if its the same family chain) but its pretty much the same...i like the scottish touch to it and the additions to the menu like the Toad in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2004
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fan 'o shanter

Dining prime rib and chocco souffle (mmm) in a mystic gnome's celtic cottage and finishing the whole affair off with one (or a few) of 8,873 scotches is a very, very good way to spend the evening. The wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2004
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shocking

I am shocked! Absolutely shoked that this restaurant was not on the best St Paty's bar! This is a fun place to be if you like REAL beer and pretty women (have you seen the waitresses there?)! The Prime Rib is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2003
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Lunch Time Greatness

I haven't been to this place for dinner, but I did try it for lunch on Saturday afternoon. Wasn't what I expected, but it turned out well after all. Apparently it's buffet style in the afternoon, and all they...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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If it ain't Scottish, it's cr@*!

"Tammy O's" is one of LA's real treasures! Owned by Lawry's, it offers virtually the same fare (with even more to choose from) as it's more expensive counterpart. The prime rib is absolutely amazing. All other...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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For the older set

When we arrived here on Saturday night, the restaurant was full of well-dressed couples in their 40s and 50s. The wait was 45 minutes so we ate in the bar. The fish and chips were excellent, better than Red...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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I LOVE this place!!

Yes, it's a little juvenile, perhaps, but my sister and I both get so excited to come here - it really is like eating in Snow White's cottage! The food is reliably good (I especially like the filet w/ bernaise...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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comfortable and relaxing

this place is not for the faint of heart....huge portions for stick to the ribs scot-english fare from the sandwich bar for a succulent beef brisket and beets for lunch to the full service restaurant for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2002
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