Tam O'Shanter

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   Myla

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time to this iconic 102 year old LA restaurant. We were excited to go for the holidays as they have carolers and it feels like you are transported. We were seated in the garden, which is nice, but not as festive as inside. The service was horrible for the price point. It felt like we were at an upscale Cracker Barrel. They never refilled our waters, the waitress came by maybe twice during our 1.5 hour time. We were largely ignored. She could have made more money as we wanted more drinks and a dessert. By the time the end of the meal came, we just wanted to leave. Lots of screaming kids outside, not their fault, but just a tip if you are looking for another type of ambiance. Maybe I would come back at the bar and have their cocktails (which the one I did get was good) and their homemade bread. The beef brisket was pretty good as well, but the sides could be skipped, one of the worst Yorkshire Puddings I’ve ever had too- cold and hard like a rock. Maybe we will try to go when they aren’t packed, but the original Lawry’s is always good and worth the experience. So we probably won’t for that money.
   

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   dorothy

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   20 reviews

   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Tam is a classic, well loved restaurant. We’ve been coming here for years enjoying the festive holiday atmosphere and old world charm. Today’s holiday lunch was a disappointment, unfortunately. The service was good, our server was cheerful, friendly and attentive. No issues there. The food however, was not good. The Christmas Turkey was dry and not tender, and the portion was surprisingly small. Three thinly sliced less than two inches wide portions that wouldn’t even fit a sandwich. The stuffing was extremely salty and just not good. It was bad. The vegetables on the side were over cooked and looked like they were thrown on the plate instead of carefully prepared on the plate. I was surprised at the low quality of the food and presentation. My lunch partner was pleased with his meal, the brisket plate, which saved our lunch from being a complete disappointment.
   

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   Melissa

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I've always loved this restaurant, and yesterday we anticipated a great experience, but it was not quite the result. The hostess walked us to our table and didnt provide us with any menus. We had to wait about 10-12 minutes for the waitress to come to our table and order our drinks. The wait to get our meals was well over an hour without any kind of notice why it was taking so long. We asked the waitress the ETA on our meals and she never returned to give us an answer. We had to get up and go ask the hostess. We were seated outside which was ok but the heaters were running low on propane and when we asked if they could change the propane tank they never returned. It wasnt one of our good experiences lastnight. The presentation of the food looked like it was quickly put together. I understand it's the busy season but we chose to go there for the great ambiance and quality of food, which lastnight didn't meet our standards.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded today

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Melissa. It's concerning to hear about the delays you faced, as our team strives to deliver prompt and attentive service. We greatly value your feedback during this busy season and regret that your visit didn’t meet expectations. Guest comfort and dining satisfaction are our priorities. Please contact the restaurant directly so we can address these concerns more personally.
   

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   Isabel

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   While you compromise a little on the food and definitely on the service, nothing beats the carolers at Christmastime. I love our tradition of dinner there during the holidays.
   

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   cliff

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Tam is our go-to for special occasions. And it never fails to be fabulous.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded today

   Cliff, your words truly uplift us! We're absolutely thrilled to know that you choose our restaurant for your special occasions and that we continue to offer fabulous experiences. Thank you for your kind support, and we can't wait to celebrate more moments with you!
   

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   Lynda

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   153 reviews

   5.0

   153 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An iconic spot for a fun night out. Due to the busyness of December at The Tam, we were seated outside. However, that was good as we could hear each other talk (it was so very loud inside) and the heaters kept us toasty warm. The carolers (while sometimes off-key) still visited outside so we got to experience the entertainment. The meal was very good, although carb-heavy. We experienced unique items such as Welsh rarebit (pop-overs with yummy cheesy dipping sauce.) The bread they brought to the table was delicious. The salad I had was excellent and our friend enjoyed his French onion soup. For the main course we had Shepherd's pie and Toad-in-the-Hole which was good, but could have had more meat. Wish we could have saved room for dessert - they have a great selection.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded today

   Lynda, thank you for sharing your delightful experience at our iconic spot! We're glad you enjoyed the unique items like Welsh rarebit, and it's great to know the outdoor seating and heaters enhanced your visit. We hope you'll join us again and maybe save room for our delicious desserts next time. Your feedback is much appreciated!
   

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   Irma

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We made reservations and were quickly led to our table. We ordered the prime rib and filet mignon and both were outstanding.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded 1 day ago

   Irma, we’re delighted to know you enjoyed your meal, particularly the prime rib and filet mignon! Thank you for dining with us and appreciating our prompt service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Terry

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always enjoy coming here for the holidays, or anytime really! A nice joint!
   

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   sandra

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience. This is a Holiday tradition for us for the last five years. The food is always delicious and the ambiance lovely. I would like to give a shout out to our server—Geraldo was nice and made sure our food was delivered in a prompt manner. He was very attentive, which was highly appreciated. We love this restaurant!
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded 1 day ago

   Sandra, we're thrilled to be part of your holiday tradition for the past five years! It's wonderful to hear that Geraldo's attentive service added to your delightful experience. We're grateful for your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable occasions!
   

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    Brian

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great Prime Rib and a must visit during Christmas time
    

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