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Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers (Brentwood)
$$ · American

11660 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 447-6000
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers (Brentwood) 7.8
Brentwood
Vibes: Outdoor Dining Oasis Family Friendly Favorites Comfort Food Classics
A 1977-vintage burger counter built on deep customization—over 20 builds across six proteins including salmon and falafel, with bun upgrades like pretzel that let regulars dial in a specific order. The Brentwood location runs a tight room of fewer than 10 tables with a sunny patio that keeps it feeling neighborhood-scaled rather than chain-formatted. It works best when you treat it as a patio lunch destination where the burger complexity does the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes: Turkey Burger, Sweet Potato Fries, Guacamole Burger
Scores:
Value: 7.5 Service: 7.5 Consistency: 8 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 7.5 Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Since 1977, over 20 gourmet burger builds with six protein options including turkey, salmon, and falafel, plus premium bun upgrades like pretzel.
Who should go: Families and burger lovers wanting serious customization on a sunny patio.
When to visit: Weekday lunch for patio seats without weekend crowds.
What to order: Go turkey or guacamole burger, upgrade to the pretzel bun, add sweet potato fries on the side.
Insider tip: Ask for the pretzel bun upgrade — the soft, salty crust transforms any burger on the menu.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on San Vicente is tight—lot behind the building is your best bet, with valet validation available
Noise level: Moderate—small intimate space with fewer than 10 tables, conversation-friendly
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Strong options: Garden Burger on wheat bun, Veggie Club (grilled peppers, zucchini, pesto, avocado, swiss on wheat toast), Falafel Pita, Portobello Mushroom burger
Vegan options: Beyond Meat plant-based patty can substitute into any burger; Mediterranean Plate with housemade falafel and hummus
Best For
Better for: Families wanting gourmet burgers with real veggie options in a cozy Brentwood spot—kids welcome, dogs allowed
Consider Alternatives If: You need a big group setup—fewer than 10 tables means it fills fast and space is tight

Hours

Monday11am - 9pm
Tuesday11am - 9pm
Wednesday11am - 9pm
Thursday11am - 9pm
Friday11am - 9pm
Saturday11am - 9pm
Sunday11am - 9pm