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Dinah's Family Restaurant

Diner, Breakfast Spot, and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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    Kenne W.
    "Apple Pancake in butter!"(5 Tips)
    Aron O.
    "People say Roscoe's has the best chicken and waffles."(8 Tips)
    Anthony K.
    "The apple pancake is absolutely amazing!"(3 Tips)
    Chet C.
    "Check out the breakfast special!!! :-D"(3 Tips)
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  • Pieter L.heart icon on user image
    Pieter LevelsJune 26, 2017
    Big Lebowski's pancake restaurant where the nihilists ate! Try the Longonberrie pancakes like they did!
  • Ross S.
    Ross SheingoldAugust 24, 2014
    If you're in the mood for breakfast food, go with the pancakes. If you're in the mood for something sweet and savory, go with the chicken and waffles. Some good old fashioned food!
  • Eater
    EaterAugust 18, 2016
    Known for their buckets of fried chicken and pies, Dinah's has a rich backbone as a true diner staple not far from the beach. Read more
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason H.October 30, 2016
    Funky old fashioned 60s diner. Some things are way overpriced (my build an omelette was 20 bucks!) but the Apple pancake is great and so is the people watching.
  • Alexandre W.heart icon on user image
    Alexandre WilliamsMarch 15, 2014
    Stay away from the eggs Benedict. While a traditional Benny uses Canadian bacon, they literally pork a slab of it 1 inch thick. Overwhelms everything that is good in a Benedict
  • R W.heart icon on user image
    R WilliamsFebruary 13, 2016
    Fired chicken, open face turkey, milkshakes. Best fried chicken in LA area not behind bulletproof glass.
  • BostonMike L.
    BostonMike LewisAugust 20, 2014
    Truly great burger! I came for the fried chicken (which I hear is awesome) but left satisfied after having Dinah's burger with cheese.
  • Dee D.heart icon on user image
    Dee DeeMarch 17, 2019
    Ordered breakfast...pretty good and staff was very friendly, respectful, & they kept the water glass full without asking. Place is very busy, but the wait time was not long. Free pkng in a shared lot.
  • Justin O.heart icon on user image
    Justin OrdovezaNovember 23, 2014
    The german pancakes(only tried the lemon flavor) was very good. Nice sweetness with a delightful lemon taste. Garnished with powdered sugar and lemon wedges.
  • Vera M.heart icon on user image
    Vera McauliffeOctober 27, 2018
    Have the spot for@pickup separate from@the main restaurant nice.welcome to the future
  • Josiah
    JosiahApril 9, 2011
    The fried chicken is always tasty, even if it will kill you. The banana bread is also light and tasty.If you are a waffle person, the chicken and waffle combo will keep you happy.
  • Sandeepheart icon on user image
    SandeepFebruary 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Fried chicken is delish! The apple pancake is awesome. Good shakes. Chocolate waffle is some of the best I've had!
  • Ilene B.
    Ilene BrennerMarch 25, 2011
    OJ is sour but fresh. Apple n cinnamon pancakes are amazing but order the small. Large is like a pizza. Less a pancake more like an apple pie souflee. Chicken and waffles were great too.
  • Shamika M.
    Shamika ManeJune 22, 2010
    A MUST TRY: German Apple Pancake and German Pancake (i think thats what the second one is named now, it used to be called the Dutch Baby and is served with lemons and powdered sugar) been eating break
  • Jacque P.
    Jacque PerkinsFebruary 14, 2012
    You CANNOT eat here without trying the Apple Pancake. Just make sure to place the order early because it takes some time to prepare. Thank me later.
  • J D.
    J DDecember 27, 2014
    Pork ribs were falling off da bone. flavor wasn't n e thing special. The bf seemed 2 b havin a time w/the beef ribs. I guess they weren't as tender as the pork.chicken was good but not the best ever.
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillDecember 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    A nice little diner and you cannot go wrong with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
  • Aron O.heart icon on user image
    Aron OrtegaJanuary 1, 2015
    People say Roscoe's has the best chicken and waffles. I disagree. Dinah's rules. Fried chicken as God intended.
  • Offbeat L.A.heart icon on user image
    Offbeat L.A.August 3, 2015
    Opened in 1959. Still has old-school interior.
  • Alyssa B.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa B.August 19, 2013
    Waffles were oh so fluff! Had it with fried chicken of course and salty-sweet is always good.
  • Christopher M.
    Christopher MaFebruary 20, 2014
    nice wait staff, good service. fried chicken is just so so. the "Specials" are the best deal. Otherwise, they are on the pricier side.
  • Alex T.
    Alex ThomasMay 29, 2014
    We where the youngest couple in the place we are in our late 30's but the good came out fast and was juice.
  • Anthony K.heart icon on user image
    Anthony KorkhinDecember 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The apple pancake is absolutely amazing! Well worth the 20 minute wait.
  • Michelle S.heart icon on user image
    Michelle SJune 8, 2016
    Fried chicken was good and so was chicken gumbo. Did not care for the breading on the chicken tenders. Fries needed salt.
  • Fernando G.
    Fernando GuzmanMay 2, 2012
    Try the Fried Chicken with Real Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach - Amazing... Great fried chicken!!! Fast friendly service. :-) #happyfatboy
  • Stefan O.
    Stefan OSeptember 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    They got a separate "Take-out department" if you're looking for a quick fix or actually would like to share some with your folks at home.
  • Endrea K.heart icon on user image
    Endrea KosvenJuly 29, 2016
    Everything is really good, love their rotisserie and fried chicken!
  • kim h.
    kim halversonSeptember 21, 2011
    wow, it's been years since dinah's. if you love mid century modern archi, this googie place is for you! fried chicken is very crispy :/
  • Cedric M.
    Cedric MorrisMay 15, 2011
    The eggs Benedict is for real. The ham is a hamsteak with spinach and mushrooms...what!! Gotta have it. Add one piece of chicken and it's back to bed babies.
  • William W.heart icon on user image
    William WestFebruary 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    No deal where I can get blueberry pancakes, bacon, and eggs seems like an oversight. Instead I was recommended the (6) bacon and (2) eggs platter with a side of pancakes and blueberry compote topping.
  • Rick G.
    Rick GerberMay 3, 2010
    OMG! Try the Apple Cinnamon pancake. Big enough for at least 2 or 3 people. And the chicken/waffle combo. Great chicken - light and fluffy waffles. Yumm
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike SleepMarch 12, 2017
    this place has an off putting odor that you slowly become accustomed to. the food was pretty good. the service is quick but not particularly friendly.
  • Benny S.
    Benny SOctober 13, 2013
    Good service! Whoever said their Chicken and Waffles rival Roscoes obviously haven't had Roscoes
  • Mark
    MarkJuly 30, 2013
    Some of the best fried chicken in So Cal. Good friendly service and good values.
  • Kenne W.
    Kenne WarrenAugust 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the Fried Chicken, Chicken Gumbo Soup, and smothering the Apple Pancake in butter!
  • Neil F.
    Neil FordJune 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Its diner food any other time however breakfast is excellent!!!
  • Kim H.heart icon on user image
    Kim Harris-DavisApril 7, 2015
    The bacon and cheese waffle is the business! Yum!
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris StotenJuly 10, 2015
    One of the few places you can get fried chicken gizzards.
  • Joseph C.
    Joseph CSeptember 1, 2014
    As seen on MasterChef (Season 5) with Gordon Ramsay: http://youtu.be/hHHylFBQltw
  • Alexandre W.heart icon on user image
    Alexandre WilliamsMarch 15, 2014
    Also 3.50 for this tiny ass orange juice. Kind of redic even if it is fresh squeezed
  • David N.heart icon on user image
    David NelmsDecember 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the chicken. Get lots of chicken and take some home.
  • Gig C.
    Gig CogoAugust 14, 2010
    Fried chicken's good but not my fave. I like the fried shrimp w/ baked potato & broccoli. Consistently good!:)
  • Earlwin F.
    Earlwin FranklinAugust 31, 2013
    Chicken and waffles were amazing. Rivals Roscoe's seriously..
  • Lee P.
    Lee PalaciosJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you don't have time for a sit down dinner, try the take out next door
  • Andy C.
    Andy C.May 1, 2011
    Fried chicken is good, but mashed potatoes & rice pilaf not so much. Banana bread is good though :)
  • Daniel H.
    Daniel H.July 4, 2013
    Check out the Dyson Airblades in the restroom...straight from the future...The FUTURE!
  • Justin O.heart icon on user image
    Justin OrdovezaNovember 23, 2014
    The fried chicken was dry and had very little flavor.
  • Rosa S.heart icon on user image
    Rosa SierraMay 20, 2015
    The chicken. Order it!!!!
  • daniel w.
    daniel weberJuly 15, 2011
    Where else can you get 3 pancakes, 4 pieces of bacon and 2 eggs for a whopping $4.99. Dinah's Breakfast Special!!!!!!
  • Lisa E.
    Lisa ERApril 10, 2013
    Most unique chicken pot I've, but not much chicken and no sweet peas. : (
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