The Oinkster

10/22/09

Our Favorite in Eagle Rock

by Eagle Rockin Mom at Citysearch

I've been a reader of reviews for years but never actually written one. But after reading what seemed like a horribly unfair review, I felt I needed to balance it with our family's raves. We Love The Oinkster! We love the french fries, we love the Pastrami and the pulled pork, the hamburgers are fantastic, and the Aioli dipping sauce is out of this world! The sandwiches are big enough to share so that you can have room to fill up on the best fries ever. Did I mention that the Beet/Spinach Salad is a delightful healthy option on their "specials" menu? The place isn't perfect, however. The milkshakes are good, but not great. The brownies are way too dry, so we go for the PB&J cupcakes now when we want a sweet treat. But the core menu of the place is solid and dependable.

What makes the Oinkster the family favorite is Manager Josh, who goes out of his way to make sure our dining experience is perfect. The crowd is delightfully eclectic and between the indoor tables, the outdoor tables and the low bench seating, there's a comfort level for everyone.

When we leave the kids at home, the grown-ups enjoy the beer selection which seems to have been carefully picked to go with the food. No place is flawless, but we're almost always leaving very happy and very full!

• Pros: Fabulous Food and Manager Josh
• Cons: Dry Brownies

10/21/09

Best Pastrami...EVER.

by Time Warrior at Citysearch

I used to live close to this place so I would come here once a month. Their pastrami sandwiches are one of the 5 best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Period. The Belgian fries are killer and so is the garlic aoli/ mayo sauce is perfect. Even the hot mustard is terrific! Canters is the BIG Legendary pastrami joint in L.A. and for good reason. Their sandwiches are great. But The Oinkster IS better. For about $12 you get a sandwich at Canters. For about $12 at the Oinkster you get a MUCH bigger and better sandwich AND a ton of killer fries. I will go back to his place every time I visit L.A. Long live the Oink!!!!!

• Pros: Huge portions, great sevice, great eating environment, etc.
• Cons: can be a little pricey

10/20/09

Bombdizzle Joint

by Adriel Liwag at Citysearch

In my opinion, they have the best burgers ever, the best fries, and the best garlic sauce/ ayoli. When people ask where to go to eat in Eagle Rock, my wife and I always say Oinkster.

• Pros: Great place to hang out at with awesome food!
• Cons: None