10/22/09

Our Favorite in Eagle Rock

by Eagle Rockin Mom

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

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

10/21/09

oinker's sucks pig meat

by oinkerssuckspigmeat

Were to begin. The owner really does not speak the truth. The manager does not speak the truth. Food is way over priced, the service is slower than old glue.The parking lot is full of holes and uneven. Not to mention the lights in the parking lot "sometimes" work. If you want to eat in a zen room where some of seats are just about on the floor, and you are a total snob.

Go for it, its your money being wasted when you could be eating at the Coffee Table, Pete's.

• Pros: there are none pros
• Cons: they are liers, serving bad serve

10/20/09

Bombdizzle Joint

by Adriel Liwag

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

10/20/09

Wow! Heaven in your belly exists!

by ScottT2U

Home made at it's best! I mean everything from the breaed, pickles, ketchup, hot/sweet mustard, everything! They have the best hamburger I've ever eaten. The pastrami is cured for two weeks, then applewood smoked. My eyes are rolling back just remembering it. The pulled pork is to die for, nestled with the perfect amount of Home made pickled red cabbage to compliment. It doesn't look so great on the outside, but neither does an oyster.

Oinkster is a rare pearl for your tastebuds! I salivate just thinking about the place. I guess it's called The Oinkster because you just can't seem to eat enough of everything they make!

• Pros: The best burger in the world!
• Cons: There isn't one in my neighborhood

10/20/09

Great Place to enjoy quality Family Time

by SteelersfanRick69

I've grown up in this area all my life and just by seeing the changes within this community, I am convinced that The Oinkster is going to be a long living asset to the growth of the surrounding community. My wife and my children love all that you have to offer, Good Times and great Family Togetherness.!!!!

• Pros: Conveniently located next to everything
• Cons: Needs a bigger patio dining area,but still great.!!!

10/20/09

Yummy Yummy Yummy!

by Alayna Nord

My husband and I LOVE this place! We live in Eagle Rock and this is one of our favorite places to take our friends to, in town. The owner is an award winning chef. He owns high end restaurants in Sherman Oaks (if I remember correctly). He decided to open something in the area he grew up, Eagle Rock. He developed the recipes and his son runs the business (from what I recall). They have the BEST pulled pork sandwiches and awesome fries. They make all their own sauces, even the ketchup!

• Pros: Pulled Pork Sandwiches & The Fries!

06/08/09

Not Worth It

by CapnHawk

Pretty pricey for a "fast-food" restaurant. Keep an eye on your food. You get up to refill a drink and your table gets cleaned and your meal ends up in the trash. Avoid at all costs.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Price/Service

05/11/09

OK but really slow

by EagleRockGrl

I know they say they are slow, but no one wants slow. A burger doesnt take 20 minutes. OK and the buns. They get soaked with the juicy burgers. Hey folks, TOAST EM. Add some butter garlic as well and they would be the bomb. Pastrami is great however.

• Pros: good quality
• Cons: SLLLOWWW for fast food

04/03/09

Can someone explain to me how this is cheap?

by Dan157

I'm a little confused how this place was considered cheap. My Pastrami sandwich which came with no sides was $9. I won't be going back.

• Pros: Tasty
• Cons: Expensive fast food