We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Stanley's

13817 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91423-3603 (South San Fernando Valley)
(818) 986-4623
Menu
Update restaurant details
Ranked #1,147 of 4,274 restaurants in Los Angeles
Price range: $20 - $30
Cuisines: Contemporary, Californian, Healthy
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Outdoor seating
Neighborhood: South San Fernando Valley
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Outdoor seating
Neighborhood: South San Fernando Valley
Write a Review

19 reviews from our community

72% Recommend
    4
    10
    2
    2
    1
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Ventura, California
Top Contributor
96 reviews 96 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Whenever I am in the Valley, I always visit Stanley's because the food is so good. The bread is fresh make and delicious crusty sourdough and the bread basket is always full. This restaurant has a variety of wonderful foods, and daily specials. I always get "Amys Grapefruit Salad" which has avocado, Grapefruit, shredded white meat chicken, salad greens, and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Just North of NYC
Top Contributor
71 reviews 71 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Very simple. The food was great. They have a bar as you walk in which feels very cliché. The place is big. Lots of room between tables. The food was terrific.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Cole d for Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
42 reviews 42 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

Met a friend here for a business-type lunch. Very busy place at lunch time. However, service was fast and food arrived quickly. Had a veggie burger with the mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. It was great. I really enjoyed it.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by KSG123 for Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Top Contributor
112 reviews 112 reviews
77 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

The ribs are fantastic and I'm not really a "rib guy" - I don't like to get the sauce all over my hands and shirt etc. My step-daughter ordered them and offered a taste and I was completely blown away - they are fantastic and worth the many trips to the bathroom and the dry-cleaning bill.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 16 more reviews by Mark J for Los Angeles
Sacramento
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012

The menu is varied and creative, and everything is just plain good! The prices are certainly reasonable and the service is friendly and attentive. This is definitely worth taking in.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 12 more reviews by Valleyblue for Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Stanley's has a good menu of reasonably priced items. No high end foolishness attempts to be "trendy" which so many recent restaurants suffer from. Great salads especially recommend "Amy's Grapefuit Salad" Butter lettuce, chicken, cashews, slices of grapefruit, great light dresssing. For dinner order the BBQ ribs or the rotisserie chicken.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by spitfire460 for Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Top Contributor
143 reviews 143 reviews
89 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

This is a nice bar and restaurant but is usually crowded due to being a known pickup type of bar. The patio dining is nice on a sunny warm day. The food is average to very good but not outstanding. The service is again OK but nothing special. This is a better place just to have a drink and people... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 76 more reviews by alanmhersh for Los Angeles
La Canada, California
Top Contributor
267 reviews 267 reviews
154 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 126 cities Reviews in 126 cities
166 helpful votes 166 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2011

I find this place a little pretentious. Walking into this place we were greeted by a hostess that really didn't seem into her position to make the customer feel special...she seemed distracted. We sat in the patio area which was nice and pleasant. Service at the beginning was good until my hamburger came back raw...yes, I ordered rare, not raw...the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 16 more reviews by Rogerdob for Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, CA
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2010

I received a $50.00 gift cert to this restaurant, which my family (me, wife, and young son) and I have enjoyed in the past. I was not aware of the really bad reviews it had received on line (customer service and food safety lapses). I bet a lot of diners there are unaware of these reviews. The place is always... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2010

the only reason this place gets higher than 1 is the aesthetic design is nice. the menu is uninspired, food bland and mediocre, clientele quite elderly and lacking in their physical sense of taste.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travelers who viewed Stanley's also viewed

 
Los Angeles, CA
 

Been to Stanley's? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Stanley's, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing