Tam O'Shanter

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   Louie

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   What a great place, great service and food. Christmas theme was amazing
   

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   Carrie

   Los Angeles

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Going to Tam O'Shanter for Christmas Eve has been something my husband and I have been doing for over 15yrs. We love coming to Tam for the Christmas decor and my favorite the carolers. This year was different. As we walked in, we were greeted by several ladies at the front desk. Yes we were greeted by them, but they were not in a jolly mood in any way, shape or form. I know working on Christmas Eve is not what folks want to be doing but the attitudes were not a great way to start our evening. Sadly, once seated the carolers had just left the room we were in. They never returned till we had finished paying our bill and were on our way out. 1.75hrs and no carolers in our room. The service was lacking, but our poor waiter had several larger parties to deal with. Our bus boy pretty much took care of us. I know it can't be a wonderful experience all the time but this holiday was pretty hard for us and we were hoping to have a great evening.
   

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   Teresa

   Los Angeles

   50 reviews

   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Everything wonderful except that horseradish was forgotten with the roast prime rib Lawry's dinner -waitress or server responsible, don't know, had to ask another server to bring some. Otherwise great great food, service, decor, Xmas ambience, charming carolers. A fine Xmas tradition.
   

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   Tamara

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Been going to the Tam for over 20 years and sadly we won’t be going again. Each visit the past few years has gotten more lousy. It’s just not the same restaurant it once was. Xmas Eve dinner has been a long time tradition there. The server was sweet but forgot the horseradish she offered, we had to flag down staff for drinks, our table was never cleared of finished glasses and plates. The food quality has become so poor. The Shepards pie looked and tasted like a microwaved meal. We actually sent the prime rib back. It was not the cut we ordered and a very sad looking piece of meat, so thin it looked like carpaccio. We’ve never sent food back but this was laughable. The food runner brought the new dish back and slammed it on the table. lol. Just over all a sad experience. I hope management takes all of these candid reviews into consideration. It was once such a lovely place, a neighborhood staple.
   

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   James

   Los Angeles

   89 reviews

   5.0

   89 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The Tam has outdone themselves this holiday season. Extra good!
   

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   Kiyoko

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had patio seating on a drizzly day but we were warm and cozy. Despite some blast of sound from street traffic it may have been quieter than inside.
   

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   Taylor

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We love Tam all year round, but it's become our annual holiday tradition!
   

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   Agnes

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This has become our favorite place to celebrate the holiday season with great food, ambiance, and carolers. We were seated and greeted promptly by friendly staff. The prime rib, shepherd pie, and desserts ( trifle and creme brulee)did not disappoint. The only sad part was that there was no sticky toffee pudding 😩. We plan on returning next Xmas. Thanks!
   

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   Kira

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   As someone who has come every holiday season for the last 40 years, this time was a let down. Toad in the Hole isn’t what it used to be, and the menu continues to get smaller and smaller. No soufflés, but they didn’t have them last time either. The carolers are always great but I am not sure I will repeat this with my kids (which makes me sad because I always loved it.)
   

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    Veronica

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

    Carolers and ambiance are great, food has gone majorly downhill. Almost inedible.
    

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