Any Chowish spots in Burbank?

[gaa]

Will be in Burbank (near the airport) for a meeting mid-week and thinking about going with colleagues for dinner to avoid the traffic back to OC. Any suggestions? Looking for upscale, with a bar, probably 4-6 people. Thanks.

[Ollie]

Well, if your collegues want something a little more casual, try Gary's a favorite with the locals. Also near the Burbank Airport.
http://www.garybricsramp.com/

[alohaanna]

French 75 in Burbank next to Morton's Steakhouse has a great bar and very bistro-ish menu. I good place to hang for awhile and be very comfortable. They also have a patio.
I've had both great and not so amazing meals there. The bar has a great selection of cocktails and French style apertifs...

[Red4Mit]

French 75 has now changed its name to Savannah.

[Das Ubergeek]

French 75 is closed. It's now called Savannah but is run by the same group.

[Johnny Pastrami]

There's a great old-school Italian joint in Burbank: Tony's Bella Vista Ristorante. Not OC upscale, think Rat Pack upscale. Great food. 3116 W Magnolia Blvd.

[Das Ubergeek]

How about Bistro Provence? It's on the SW corner of Oak and Pass, in a shockingly low-rent strip mall (with a ghetto Vons in it). It will look closed, but persevere. The food can be a little bit salty -- that is my only concern -- but it's decent French food in a reasonably upscale room, with good service (and the staff actually speak French) and decent prices -- I haven't been in a few months but I recall it being $26 prix fixe.

[Das Ubergeek]

Aaaaaaaand, here's the link.

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Bistro Provence
345 N Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505

[archer]

Second Bistro Provence. Also same owner/chef has Third & Olive, a new place in Burbank, which I have not yet tried, but it looks promising.

[maxzook]

Thirds to Bistro Provence. Only drawback to your specs: no bar (but beer and a wine list).

[Munchmouth]

oops, but those aren't upscale. No matter. You've got to get to Porto's anyway. Really. If they are that uptight then I would go for McCormick and Schmicks, great appetizers and a good happy hour I've heard. But pricey!!

[Munchmouth]

My husband and I love to have lunch at Urban Eats on Magnolia, especially if you want to eat healthy, they have a great grilled vegetable salad and they sell Mexican Coke (no corn syrup, only cane sugar). Also, you can't miss Porto's!!! The best Cuban food around - try the medianoche sandwich. Oh and their pastries are incredible. Great coffee too.

[jillso]

I never see anyone at Urban Eats in the evenings.....I wouldn't expect that it is going to be around much longer.

[420 Reasons to eat]

Try McCormick and Schmick's near NBC Studios. They have a great happy hour menu until 6pm I believe. It then starts again around 9pm.

www.mccormickandschmicks.com

[jillso]

M&S happy hour goes until 6:30pm, the late-night version has been discontinued.

[bodie]

Burbank has famously few options for upscale dining and they are primarily chains like Arnie Morton's, Savannah and McCormick & Schmick.