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Dinah's Family Restaurant
Diner, Breakfast Spot, and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles
"Apple Pancake in butter!"(5 Tips)
"People say Roscoe's has the best chicken and waffles."(8 Tips)
"The apple pancake is absolutely amazing!"(3 Tips)"Check out the breakfast special!!! :-D"(3 Tips)
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Pieter LevelsJune 26, 2017Big Lebowski's pancake restaurant where the nihilists ate! Try the Longonberrie pancakes like they did!
Ross SheingoldAugust 24, 2014If 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!
Justin OrdovezaNovember 23, 2014The german pancakes(only tried the lemon flavor) was very good. Nice sweetness with a delightful lemon taste. Garnished with powdered sugar and lemon wedges.
Jason H.October 30, 2016Funky 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.
Dee DeeMarch 17, 2019Ordered 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.
Alexandre WilliamsMarch 15, 2014Stay 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
Fried chicken is delish! The apple pancake is awesome. Good shakes. Chocolate waffle is some of the best I've had!
R WilliamsFebruary 13, 2016Fired chicken, open face turkey, milkshakes. Best fried chicken in LA area not behind bulletproof glass.
Vera McauliffeOctober 27, 2018Have the spot for@pickup separate from@the main restaurant nice.welcome to the future
BostonMike LewisAugust 20, 2014Truly great burger! I came for the fried chicken (which I hear is awesome) but left satisfied after having Dinah's burger with cheese.
JosiahApril 9, 2011The 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.
Ilene BrennerMarch 25, 2011OJ 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.
Jacque PerkinsFebruary 14, 2012You 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.
A nice little diner and you cannot go wrong with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.- Aron OrtegaJanuary 1, 2015People say Roscoe's has the best chicken and waffles. I disagree. Dinah's rules. Fried chicken as God intended.
Shamika ManeJune 22, 2010A 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
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.
Alyssa B.August 19, 2013Waffles were oh so fluff! Had it with fried chicken of course and salty-sweet is always good.
Fernando GuzmanMay 2, 2012Try the Fried Chicken with Real Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach - Amazing... Great fried chicken!!! Fast friendly service. :-) #happyfatboy
Alex ThomasMay 29, 2014We where the youngest couple in the place we are in our late 30's but the good came out fast and was juice.
J DDecember 27, 2014Pork 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.
Joseph CSeptember 1, 2014As seen on MasterChef (Season 5) with Gordon Ramsay:
Benny SOctober 13, 2013Good service! Whoever said their Chicken and Waffles rival Roscoes obviously haven't had Roscoes
Rick GerberMay 3, 2010OMG! 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- The apple pancake is absolutely amazing! Well worth the 20 minute wait.
Michelle SJune 8, 2016Fried chicken was good and so was chicken gumbo. Did not care for the breading on the chicken tenders. Fries needed salt.
Cedric MorrisMay 15, 2011The 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.
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.
kim halversonSeptember 21, 2011wow, 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 :/
Christopher MaFebruary 20, 2014nice wait staff, good service. fried chicken is just so so. the "Specials" are the best deal. Otherwise, they are on the pricier side.
Get the chicken. Get lots of chicken and take some home.
Mike SleepMarch 12, 2017this 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.
- Love the Fried Chicken, Chicken Gumbo Soup, and smothering the Apple Pancake in butter!
daniel weberJuly 15, 2011Where else can you get 3 pancakes, 4 pieces of bacon and 2 eggs for a whopping $4.99. Dinah's Breakfast Special!!!!!!
Its diner food any other time however breakfast is excellent!!!
- Alexandre WilliamsMarch 15, 2014Also 3.50 for this tiny ass orange juice. Kind of redic even if it is fresh squeezed
Daniel H.July 4, 2013Check out the Dyson Airblades in the restroom...straight from the future...The FUTURE!
A heated slice of Apple pie with ice cream is the perfect finish to anything you get here.
If you don't have time for a sit down dinner, try the take out next door
Jwana ThompsonJune 16, 2016No where near being better than Roscoes. Too many fried feathers on wings. Compare to Banquet or Winco chicken.
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Dinah's Family Restaurant
6521 S Sepulveda Blvd (at W Centinela Ave.)
Los Angeles, CA 90230
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90230
United States
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon鈥揝un
- 6:00 AM鈥�:00 PM
(310) 645-0456
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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