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Delighting diners for over eight decades, the Tam O'Shanter is Los Angeles' oldest restaurant operated by the same family in the same location.
It has been said that our customers are willing to dance a jig for the fine food and old world atmosphere of this cozy Tudor inn. If you've got some Scottish ancestry, you might even find your family tartan among the extensive collection which decorates the walls of our several dining rooms.
History
In 1922, you could crank up the engine of your Hupmobile, lurch through the dust and ruts of a country road, and arrive at a convivial old-world inn. Established by Lawrence Frank and Walter Van de Kamp, the restaurant offered hearty food and amiable service.
Tom Mix, Fatty Arbuckle, Mary Pickford, John Wayne and Walt Disney and members of his studio were regulars in the early days of the "Tam." In fact, the Disney people had lunch here so often, some referred to it as the studio commissary.
Times changed, and so did the Tam O'Shanter. In 1968, following a revamping of the menu and a major remodeling, the restaurant was renamed the Great Scot. As the years passed, improvements continued to be made. But the important things have stayed the same, particularly the sense of pride among everyone involved in our operation. We are especially proud of our co-workers - some of whom have given us over four decades of service.
It is that spirit that has distinguished this restaurant since the day its doors first opened. It is what has kept people coming here through the years, knowing that in this place they will find something more than quality dining. And in that spirit, it seemed entirely appropriate in 1982, in honor of our sixtieth anniversary, to change the restaurant's name back once again to the Tam O'Shanter.
Nowadays, that dusty road where it all started is a busy city boulevard, and the rolling countryside around our inn is no longer exactly wilderness. Our inn is, however, still a convivial haven and still ours: the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles owned and operated by the same family in the same location. Today, over eighty years later, stewardship of the restaurant is in the hands of the second and third generations of the Frank and Van de Kamp families. They, like their forebears, remain "Scots by affection," offering hearty food and heartwarming drink, served with a cheerful "welcome."
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Reservations recommended
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All major credit cards accepted
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Valet parking available
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We recommend attire that is befitting a special occasion restaurant. We strongly request no tank tops, torn jeans, hats, and casual gym wear. |
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| General Manager: Gina Doyle |
| Executive Chef: Teri McLeod |
| Marketing Manager: Melissa Brady |
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2980 Los Feliz Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90039
(323) 664-0228
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Ale and Sandwich Bar:
Daily: 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Lunch:
Mon-Fri: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Dinner:
Mon - Thurs: 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday: 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 4:00 - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 4:00 - 9:00 pm
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Brunch:
Sunday: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm |
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