Loved it. There were way too many options. The Philly Cheese Steak hotdog was great. I wasn't crazy about the chili cheese fries but the overall experience was awesome. Expect it to be busy.
What does one say about such an amazing Hollywood icon?!?! This was my first visit ever to Pink's. We rolled in on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm. We weren't too thrilled that the line was so long. Since the members in my group were super hungry they elected to eat next door. I waited and then found the end of the now shorter line which moved fairly quickly. I decided on the Marlon Brando which has shredded cheddar rather than a slice of American. I also got an order of onion rings. Everything I've ever heard about Pink's is true. Great dogs, chili, rings. Pleasant staff and reasonable prices. Long lines aren't helping in the rating and somehow they could work on that, but otherwise well worth the wait!!
The grill looked pretty nasty according to my husband and I guess he must've been right because my hot dog was disgusting, and even the mushrooms were bad. YUCK!!! I did get a call back from the owner. She is doing her best to make it up to me. Now THAT's quality. I will keep this post updated as things progress.So I spoke with the owner and she made it good. I feel better now. And, to be honest, it was the only time this ever happened to me, and I had been going there for years,
5 stars all around for this landmark. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It is worth the wait and definitely worth the drive if you are local or coming into town from somewhere else. Can't say enough good things about Pink's!
Expected a lot more due to the hype, but it was good nonetheless. Ordered a spicy polish. Chili was old as it looked to have been sitting out for hours and not refreshed. My polish was a little undercooked. Quick service and nice environment. Right on the street so seating is out back. Overall, great experience and would recommend.
Best hot dogs you'll ever have in your life. And they are HUGE!! I ordered 2 of them and was able to split them between 3 people and it was more than enough for all 3 of us. You have to come here at least once in LA, it's a foodie landmark. A+ hot dogs.
A friend saw this place on the Food Network, So we made a special drive from Anaheim to L.A. while on vacation. All I can say is it was worth the drive. The hot dogs were great and we had some of the best onion rings we've ever had. The only negative is the place is very popular so parking can be tricky and you'll have to wait in line, However it's worth every minute. I can see why Pink's is a landmark and why people continue to go back again and again.
The lines are long, but the service is fast.
This place really draws in tourists from all over the world, us included! We probably stood in line for 15 minutes, but once your order has been taken, the service is real fast. This place is famous as many celebs over the years have munched on a Pinks or two. There are even hot dogs named after said celebs.
The menu is huge, it's quite difficult to decide on which dog to order. My husband ordered on with pretty much everything on it, somehow managed to eat it all too! There is plenty of seating outside (surprisingly!) and there is a small parking area which allows patrons to park with no cost.
Cheeky restaurant that has garnered first stop status for tourists and Hollywood fans alike. If you're reading reviews about this restaurant, you already know about it's rich story of history and fame. If you're wondering about the food, here's my take:
Chili Hot Dog: very good but naturally, the chili component is heavy.
"Ozzy"polish dog: very messy, requiring a fork and knife. The dog is a polish pork/beef blend (I had mine with an all beef frank)
Beverage selection: generous. I enjoyed cream soda in a bottle.
Price/value: you're going to get a variety of feedback from other reviewers but I didn't think the price was offensive. $15 all in for 2 hot dogs and a soda.
Interior: Historic and interesting. The slow A.C. is a concern on warmer days.
Wait: I wouldn't wait in line for this place. You're better served going during early opening hours as I did, unless you want to he part of the tourist wait. No "famous" or "fancy" people were eating there during my stay. Worst case scenario: there are other restaurant options around the block if you arrive and don't want to entertain the wait.
All around, I am glad I went to check that off of my to-do list for Hollywood. I can understand the popularity of the restaurant given its historic value and endearing charm.
30-35 cents back in the day. Met my high school friends there late at night after we all got off work in our late teens. Never knew what movie star or pro ball player you would be sitting next to when you ate there. Loved chatting with Martin Landau when he was there. The best chili dogs known to man. Always brings back the greatest memories of the 60's. Wow, how those were fun and carefree days. The greatest period in history. Can't imagine not growing up back then.
Dogs were good not great place has an authentic vibe. Very small I was there on Saturday 7/8/17 at about 7:40 pm parking was available. Price for turkey dog and Chicago sausage dog crush soda pink lemonade n fries $18. Plus. Was there coming home from comedy about a year ago. Place was packed line was about 45 minute wait. Glad it wasn't this time. Overall it's a must visit at least once
How can I give this HISTORIC anything less than 5 stars! The lady serving us has been working here for 23 years. Great Dogs! It a HAVE TO place when in LA!
First of pink's is one of L.A's most historic restaurant, family owned and offering great service. Most days you won't know which celebrities might pop in for a bite some even leave pictures up. The owners are usually there working so it's always nice to see them talking with customers and giving recommendations on food. When you walk in you will see a large wall with different types of custom hot dogs and also a selection of burgers and Fries, most seem interesting but if your a vegetarian or vegan your options are severely limited. I'm sure if you like hot dogs and are a big meat eater this place would be great but for vegetarian /vegans this place might not be worth it for you. Who knows maybe in the future they might add more food options, till then my review stands.
Never met a hot dog here I did not like! The quality is the best for hot dogs and polish dogs and the chili is to die for! Add baconto anything and nacho cheese and it's heaven on earth! If there is a long line of customers just stay a spark up a conversation with somebody and enjoy because once you start eating you are not going to talk that much. Can't wait to have Pink's again!
Perfect pit stop for a quick dinner. They have a good unique selection of dogs. Highly recommended. I like the bar table, diner environment. They have a solid lemonade. I got the sumo dog and it was really good. Don't be scared of the peppers on top. They aren't that spicy but they do add great flavor and a slight kick.