Jocelyn Mccoy

Google review

Yesterday my parents and I had to drive my sister to LAX and back home. There was a lot of traffic (surprise surprise) and we were hungry. Looking up places to stop at on our way home we saw Granville. I remembered I used to eat at their Burbank location years ago when I worked in that area. I remember it was really good so I was happy to now see more locations now. I saw on the website that they serve certified humane beef & chicken | antibiotic/hormone-free chicken, beef, pork & salmon   |   no hfcs non-gmo vegetables & cooking oil | Ethically and locally source | scratch made food. Looking over the menu we were sold. They clearly indicate on the menu gluten-free, vegan/vegetarian or plant based options ("chicken" or "beef"). We did valet parking as it was offered. Our server was Karyna and she was very nice and also patient with my dad as he asked a million questions ha. The atmosphere was perfect. That rustic-industrial lounge feel is exactly what I love. We started with the Hummus and a bowl of their Tomato Bisque Soup and it was an amazing start to our meal. Everything was very light and fresh but full of flavor. Usually tomato bisques end up to heavy with cream, sugar, and salt. This was fresh but not too watery. Perfect. All the fresh flavors in the hummus were balanced so well. I'm going to try making mine at home like theirs now. I got the Poke Bowl and my goodness. It just ruined poke bowls anywhere else for me. The flavors of basil, coconut and lemon grass was absolutely delicious. The soba noodles tasted house made. I seriously hope this stays on the menu and isn't seasonal because I will keep returning for it now! My mother loves herself some Porkchops, so she tried theirs. I think she melted for a minute on the first bite. I'm not really a porkchop person but I tried a bite. The porkchop with the chutney and mashed potatoes was amazing. Even our server said before she worked there she never ate Porkchops either, but she loves theirs. My dad got the Pastrami Sandwich which I believe was made with Waygu beef. Hands down the best Pastrami I've ever had. And I've a lot of good ones. This just melts in your mouth with the fresh soft marbled rye bread. He also got the Sweet Potato Fries and those were delicious as well. Sometimes they can be kinda soggy and or bland, but these weren't. These were very good! My parent also chose to order desserts and got the Lickety Split and Berry Shortcake, I just shared those with them as I knew they couldn't eat them all, I would have liked to try the Brulee'd Banana Brownie so I will next time. But both those desserts were good too. I really liked the brulee'd Bananas with this elevated take on a banana split. The berry shortcake was good. I think it needed more of the berry filling as the "shortcake" was more like a buttery shortbread tasting scone which was dry. Not bad dry, as in over cooked, but just dryer than a moist shortcake would have been. It was delicious. We definitely will return again. Hats of the chefs and cooks. Thank you.

Meggy Kawsek

Google review

Came here because we saw online that they were Celiac friendly and took allergies seriously. Fries don’t share a fryer with anything else. Gluten-free bun, and they clean the stovetop before they heat it up. Burgers and fries were excellent. Edit: 3 hours later and husband is still fine. Legit!

Petra

Google review

Upscale Italian restaurant. My gluten free pizza was excellent. Staff very friendly.

Cary Brown

Google review

THE COUNTER is part of an international chain of casual, mid-century, American diners. The high-end eatery's gourmet burgers and extensive list of toppings and sides combine into over a million combinations.* (So you can order a different burger combination, for lunch, for about 2,700 years, without once repeating.) Sherri, the franchise owner, stopped by to tell me about her eatery. Reminiscent of a 50's malt shop, it's designed with comfortable booths and space between tables. (The only thing missing is a jukebox.) Place settings are simple. Condiments and extra napkins are displayed on every table. A beer and wine bar stretches across the restaurant's east wall. (Sherri is proud of the selection of "Reds.") The menu offers 9 animal and vegetable proteins. The buns: wheat, gluten free, vegan, and a lettuce wrap are interchangeable. There are 28 toppings, 12 cheeses, 20 sauces, and 12 sides. Mix and match as you like. Organic products are used whenever possible. The menu is annotated with dietary information. I ordered a vegan Impossible Burger with several toppings, prepared medium rare. Lots of restaurants offer Impossible Burgers but not one, so far, has been able to cook it medium rare. In short order the tallest burger I've ever seen arrived. I don't have a ruler, but my best guess is that the sandwich is about 6 inches tall. It arrived open-face, loaded, as ordered, with a thick, medium rare, Impossible Burger, shredded lettuce, tomato, fried onions, and cucumber slices, piled high on a lightly toasted Ciabatta roll, gently spread with a refreshing vegan mayo. Before closing the sandwich, I added a dollop of ketchup. Then holding the middle of the sandwich, I took nibbles along the edge. The nibbles turn into bites as I devoured the sandwich. The chef prepared it perfectly. I had also ordered Shoe String Fries. The combination is absolutely delicious. But, try as I might, I left quite a few fries. The well trained staff is gracious, and friendly. They checked to see if everything was okay. It was. Expensive, yes. Worth it, definitely. STUFF: Easy free parking in the rear of the eatery. Walking up the ramp or a few steps takes you to The Counter's rear entrance. Follow the hallway into the dining room. The code, to unlock the large, clean restrooms, can be supplied by any staff member. Everything is ADA compatible. *Jeff Weinstein opened the first "The Counter" eatery (2003) in Santa Monica California. During the following twenty-three years the chain has grown to 45 locations worldwide: United States, Mexico, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, and Japan.

Surfer Joe

Google review

Excellent Food & Service. Gluten Free and Dairy Free options where FANTASTIC!!!!!