Tam O'Shanter

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   Alex VIP

   Los Angeles342 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We took our sons to The Tam for our annual St. Patrick's dinner. Our server, Melissa, was outstanding: She was very friendly, courteous, and attentive. Our meals were excellent.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded 1 day ago

   How wonderful to hear that you and your family had a memorable St. Patrick's dinner with us, Alex! We're delighted to know Melissa made your experience special and that you all enjoyed the meals. We hope to welcome you back for more great moments in the future!
   

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   Hunter VIP

   Los Angeles31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Our first time, and what a wonderful experience!! Fabulous ambiance,a great meal of classics, and a very helpful and delightful server. If it weren’t an hour from our house, we’d be here every week. The Tam is a treasure and a great night out.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded 2 days ago

   Hunter, we're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your first visit! Your appreciation for our ambiance and the meal warms our hearts, and we're glad our team could make your evening delightful. We hope you'll make the journey again soon for another memorable night out!
   

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   Georgine VIP

   Los Angeles12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Service was great and everybody was very helpful. Especially since we had a birthday party.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded 2 days ago

   It's wonderful to hear that you and your party received exceptional service during the celebration, Georgine! Our team is dedicated to making special occasions memorable, and we're thrilled you had such a positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us!
   

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   Dr. Gregory VIP

   Los Angeles60 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   In my many visits to the Tam, this is the first time I was a bit disappointed with the food. My Tam cut prime rib arrived cold. When I mentioned this to my server, the plate was taken back to the kitchen immediately. When my medium-rare prime rib returned, the color of the meat had a horrible shade of brown; either it was now well done via microwaving or dunked in a jus. My server again took the plate back to the kitchen and a properly cooked prime rib arrived nice and hot, but the kitchen removed the untouched Yorkshire pudding from my plate. So again, my server was to the rescue with a trip to the kitchen, returning with a Yorkshire pudding. 5 stars to my server, but the kitchen staff needs better oversight and training.
   

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   Apryl

   Los Angeles45 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Lovely experience overall!!! Beautiful decor. Comfortable seating. Happy crowd. Dining rather than being rushed.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded 5 days ago

   Apryl, what a delight to hear your dining experience was lovely! We're thrilled you enjoyed our decor, comfortable seating, and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Bruce VIP

   Western NC16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

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

   Great, historical location with tons of atmosphere. Our table had steak, prime rib and Toad in the Hole (recommended!). If you’re a beef eater who loves Hollywood history, check it out.
   

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   TechDaddy VIP

   Los Angeles22 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   The Tam has been in LA legend for decades, but our experience for my 75th birthday showed that they’ve been coasting on their reputation for a while. The prime rib, arguably the reason we came, was passable but I’ve had better at much cheaper restaurants. The French onion soup was absolutely horrid and should not ever be offered. On the other hand, the burnt ends appetizer and a salad is all we would really need if we came back. The desserts were underwhelming, and our server tried to upsell us on drinks several times which we did not appreciate. I will come back and give it another try, but my friends have also been saying the same thing about this venerable restaurant lately. The Tam needs to try hard harder.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded 2 days ago

   Your feedback is truly valuable, and we're glad you took the time to share it with us. We are committed to creating memorable experiences for our guests and truly appreciate your perspective. It’s encouraging to know there are elements you enjoyed, such as the burnt ends appetizer. For your concerns regarding the prime rib and service, be assured our team is continually working to elevate our offerings and guest interactions. Thank you.
   

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   IgnacioM

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   Awesome experience as usual. I always spend my anniversary here with my family.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded on March 10, 2025

   Ignacio, we're truly delighted to be a part of your anniversary celebrations each year! Thank you for choosing our restaurant for such special moments. We look forward to many more celebrations with you and your family!
   

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   MELK

   Los Angeles83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

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

   Excellent service and food—as usual! We sat in the bar area for lunch. Very cozy.
   

   Tam O'ShanterResponded on March 10, 2025

   We're delighted to know you enjoyed your lunch in the bar area and found it cozy. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again!
   

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    Tama

    San Francisco11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

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

    1st issue was not being able to leave a message on their phone that are party had been reduced from 5 to 4. We’ve been dining at Tam for 45 years, now very disappointed in the menu offerings for brunch, no real brunch items. We should have checked the menu but really thought there would be items like chicken crepes as in the past. Very small Caesar salad for the price… lettuce is “cheap”! Bartender could make neither a Ramos Gin Fizz or a Bellini and prices seemed too expensive. We may go back for pub food, but not for brunch.
    

    Tam O'ShanterResponded on March 3, 2025

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your experience, Tama. We appreciate your long-time support and understand your disappointment with our current menu offerings. Our team is constantly seeking ways to better align with our guests' preferences, so your feedback is incredibly valuable. If you'd like to discuss any concerns in more detail, feel free to call the restaurant directly. Thank you.
    

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