(310) 645-0456
6521 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90045
33.9805
-118.3949
Neighborhoods: West LA, Westchester
Dinah's Family Restaurant
What People Are Saying About Dinah's Family Restaurant
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Pull up beneath the kitschy vintage red-and-white sign and you'll find a traditional American diner that hasn't changed all that much since 1959. Families, old regulars and coffee-chugging hipsters inhabit the shiny formica counter lined with spiffy red vinyl chairs, or the sprawling naugahyde banquette booths, looking out on a sunny lawn filled with roses. Cheery waitresses offer speedy service and haul out giant platters of food from the bustling kitchen. Diner standards include barbecue ribs and chicken, homemade chili, burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, pastas, soups,…
09/18/09
On The Fence
by SaraW
We stopped off here after dropping our parents off @ LAX. Service was fast, and the food was ok - but sot of pricey for just "ok" fried chicken.
Hubby ordered the biscuits and gravy; his only comment was that the biscuits were very dry. Our 10 year old ordered the french toast and raved about it.
All things considered the fried chicken was just ok, mashed potatoes were a bit cold and the gravy was bland, banana bread was artificially flavored and rock hard.
I'm not sure what others have fallen in love with here - but to me it's passable diner fare.
- Pros: Good servers, fast service
- Cons: Mediocre food
03/23/09
Great Pizza
by 3cp
I love the pizza but it sure is fattening, but all in all a great experience! I look forward to going back in the very near future for more pizza nad more fun!
- Pros: The Service
- Cons: It is fattening
08/26/07
For a diner it was kind of pricey
by len74
I've only been there once. We were quite disappointed with the food. It was on a father's day weekend so it was pretty packed. However we were seated promptly, the server did take a while to come take our orders and bring our drinks. She was pretty nice and friendly though I must say. Although she seemed to have forgotten to come back and check on us in between. The place is spaceious, the atmosphere-just like any old diner. The food wasn't that great though when it comes down to it. We ordered potatoe pancackes and breakfast (eggs, sausage, bacon etc). The potatoe pancake was a darker hue (its supposed to be similar to hash browns) and it was also mushy. My breakfast plate was soaked with grease. I'm thinking the kitchen staff were more worried about getting the orders out than the quality. It would've been nice to have it drain for a bit though. For a diner I would say it a bit pricey, for 2 people the bill amounted to $35.00 (without tip). Normally when we go to Coco's, I-hop or Norms the same kind and amount of food would've cost us around $20-$25. In fairness I should mention that the food are more of a home-cooked type of meals though. If it makes sense...Hope this review helps.
- Pros: Friendly staff
- Cons: Somewhat pricey and food wasn't that great
The Details on Dinah's Family Restaurant
Save Money:
Takeout orders over $75 get a 10 percent discount.
What to Drink:
This is a place where you can still find a good ol' cup of Maxwell House, served in vintage diner coffee cups. Orange, cranberry and tomato juices come out of cans, but the dreamy vanilla, strawberry or chocolate ice cream shakes are the real deal.
Know Before You Go:
Be wary of the Google map directions on the restaurant's website, which clicks to Sherman Oaks (using the North Sepulveda address). This restaurant is on South Sepulveda, in Culver City.
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