Best Family Style Restaurants in Western Avenue

My experience at the Ranch was great. The food was great and the service from Robbie was perfect. He explained all the specials and was very attentive during our dining experience.

 Eight had a family style dinner for a 70th birthday party. Andrew was an excellent server from beginning to end. Great time, wonderful food. would highly recommend. for an unusual evening out. 

Black Walnut offers a beautifully curated dining experience with bold flavors and thoughtful service. I started with the Brussels Caesar—warm, savory, and full of flavor in every bite. For my entrée, the New Zealand lamb rack was perfectly executed. The creamy hummus paired wonderfully with the pickled radish and onion, which added just the right acidity to cut through the richness of the lamb. The pistachios added a satisfying crunch that tied it all together. Dessert was the bartender-recommended lemon tart, which I took to-go. It was both flaky and creamy—absolutely worth the extra indulgence. Big thanks to Tina at the bar, who made the night even better. I asked for a mezcal variation of a Final Word, and she nailed it—smoky, smooth, and a perfect way to end the evening. Service, cocktails, and cuisine were all on point.

Beautiful restaurant! Fantastic cocktail menu. I have celiac disease and the waiter could have been more knowledgeable on what was and wasn’t gluten free. He told us there was no gluten free bread available. They do apparently have a gluten free fusilli available for pasta dishes. I ordered the steak and it was cooked perfectly. We will be back!

Excellent food, attentive and knowledgeable staff, overall wonderful dining experience. Definite hidden gem you shouldn’t miss out on with an impressive wine list