Carney's Restaurant

06/17/2008 Posted by planetb

I'm a huge fan of the turkey burger at Carney's - it's very very good. Not 'gournet' good...just plain tasty. It takes about 10 minutes to cook - always a good sign - meaning they prepare it fresh. Thumbs up.

04/13/2008 Posted by LAN92

The hot dogs were tasteless and when I asked for ketchup instead of mustard, I was made to feel like I was a freak.

Pros: Clean eating area

Cons: Don't ask for anything special.

11/26/2007 Posted by lumal

yum yum CARNEYtrain so many girls walk by it's good the food keeps U comin back to the sunset STRIP. in or OUT of VOGUE the strip is cool and so is CARNEYS. PINK'S has oldest covered but BEST 4 25 yrs go's to CARNEYS hot DOGS & burgers

Pros: no valet OR paid parking

Cons: so far to drive 2, need more of them

08/24/2007 Posted by braunb

Probably NOT the best hamburgers in town. Alright, its junk food, and in that category they're OK. But these are grease burgers, just watch the way they cook them. Its cholesterol city. And the burgers do NOT look like the pictures on the billboards. Fries are OK, but too thin for me. I don't go here any more, I'd rather spend a bit more and get something better.

Pros: Huh?

Cons: Greasy burgers, thin fries.

05/28/2007 Posted by bellis6436

I'm from Chicago so I'm very particular about my dogs. These hot dog's are pretty good. The service was good and atmosphere was great and selection pretty decent. I would definitely go again.

Pros: Great service, great hot dogs, very clean

Cons: Sunset blvd

10/14/2006 Posted by bcgrote

This iconic eatery is a regular weekend stop for us. The friendly staff keeps the place clean, and they work through the longest of lines like a machine! The taste of the chili can vary, from a mellow mole' flavor to the greasiest of hangover foods, but when added to a burger, it opens a new vista on fun food. Special orders are de rigeur: onions, no pickle, add cheese, pickle on the side, etc. Awesome hot dogs in several varieties satisfy nearly all palates. Any food I eat while making "yummy happy kitty" noises rates pretty high on any list, and this place is a weekly mmmmmmmmmyumgmmymmm! Plus, you can watch the world go by, wave at curious tourists in their buses, eavesdrop on interesting conversations, and trade amazed stares with some pretty cute kids! Right on the Sunset Strip, this place has excellent off street parking. Leaving can be a problem, if LAFD has parked in the red zone in front of Carney's. If firetrucks are not at the curb, wait for a break in the traffic and rocket to the 'suicide lane'. Easy! Locking restrooms with hot water, plenty of 'napkins', usually good tunes on the muzak, happy hour specials, and hunger satisfied for hours make this place a must visit! They deliver in the area, can have small to medium size parties for birthday or after practice, with a nice outside seating area. Toddler high chairs are available, and the ramp to get in from the rear parking area is easy to walk up. Cheese paper has NOTHIN' over chili paper!

Pros: ample rear parking, fun for the kids, variety on menu

Cons: turning left onto Sunset when leaving

05/03/2006 Posted by lakerexecutive

Unfortunately, I didn't have a good experience at Carney's Restaurant. Although the service was acceptable and the train was very clean, the food was not on par. First, my order was wrong. I ordered and paid for two chili dogs and I only received one. And, for some reason, the fries were luke warm after being dumped from the fryer. Hmmm, I'm still confused about that one. I wanted to support Carney's because EVERYONE seems to patronize Pink's on LaBrea, but as a result, I won't be visiting either again. Carney's is located in an energetic spot, but lacks the energy inside. The bacon wrapped hotdogs that are served on the mobile carts after the leaving the club at 2AM is wayyyyyy better than this. Sorry Carney's, but you're not on board this train.

Pros: Sunset Strip Local, All Window Seats, Free Parking in Rear

Cons: Bland Taste, Small Portions

03/01/2006 Posted by e30cabrio

I love Carney's I have been going there since a week after they opened when I was 15. I snuck out of the house at midnight for a burger and have been going there since. There was a time in teh mid 80's I did not need to order, I walked in & they started making my food! Thanks John & Bill!

Pros: Chili is great! , Great burgers , Fast service

Cons: none, none, none

06/27/2005 Posted by mcflory

We went to this place because we saw the sign that had a picture of a train caboose on it and they sell hot dogs. Can't go wrong with either, so we tried it and liked it! Make sure you get your dog split on the grill, it'll taste better!

Pros: Good Food, Inexpensive, Train Caboose

02/03/2005 Posted by lorathomas

The best chili burgers and chili fries, hands down. Have been a regular since I was 14 and will not ever stop. I was in the hospital for a week when I was 16 and my mom took me straight to Carney's the moment I was released. Nuff said.