Smokehouse Restaurant, American restaurant in Burbank, United States.
Smokehouse Restaurant is an American steakhouse in Burbank, set inside a low wooden building with dark wood paneling, dim lighting, and leather booths that give the interior a classic mid-century feel. The menu centers on steaks, prime rib, and seafood, rounded out by sides and the house-made bread served at every table.
The restaurant opened in 1946, just as the postwar film industry in the Burbank area was growing fast, which quickly made it a go-to spot for studio workers and performers. Over the following decades it changed very little, keeping the same look and menu that made it familiar to generations of regulars.
The Smokehouse Restaurant sits just across from the Warner Bros. Studios lot, and for decades it has drawn actors and crew members looking for a meal after a long shoot. Photos and memorabilia from the entertainment world line the walls, giving the dining room a feel that is hard to find anywhere else.
Valet parking is available at the entrance, which is helpful since street parking in the area can be limited on busy evenings. Reservations are a good idea if you are coming with a group or want to avoid a wait at the door.
George Clooney was once such a regular that the menu mentions him by name as a fan of the garlic cheese bread. That bread, baked from an in-house recipe unchanged since the early days, is something many diners say they come back for specifically.
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