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The Counter in Studio City

The Counter in Studio City

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4.4 (477)

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The Counter is a hamburger restaurant in Studio City, CA.

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Devin Diaz -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

EDIT: They increased the portion size of the fries and the food quality had actually gone UP. I actually really like this place now and definitely will be a more frequent customer. Pretty yummy, but pretty expensive. The burgers can be over $20 for a 1lb...Read More

goldenlunafish -Google user

3 years ago

Delicious fried chicken sandwich (including the freshest, juiciest, reddest tomato) and fried pickles! Burger was above average and super friendly staff. Will definitely return.

Edward Mirzakhanian -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

High quality and fresh material, tasty sauces as well as everyone making their own burger the way they like, so friendly staff, and Sherry the manager with Persian culture and attitude.

Dine inLunch$100+

Cary Brown -Google user

Edited a year ago

THE COUNTER is part of an international chain of casual, mid-century, American diners. The high-end eatery's gourmet burgers and extensive list of toppings and sides combine into over a million combinations.* (So you can order a different burger combination, for lunch, for about 2,700 years,...Read More

THE COUNTER is part of an international chain of casual, mid-century, American diners. The high-end eatery's gourmet burgers and extensive list of toppings and sides combine into over a million combinations.* (So you can order a different burger combination, for lunch, for about 2,700 years, without once repeating.) Sherri, the franchise owner, stopped by to tell me about her eatery. Reminiscent of a 50's malt shop, it's designed with comfortable booths and space between tables. (The only thing missing is a jukebox.) Place settings are simple. Condiments and extra napkins are displayed on every table. A beer and wine bar stretches across the restaurant's east wall. (Sherri is proud of the selection of "Reds.") The menu offers 9 animal and vegetable proteins. The buns: wheat, gluten free, vegan, and a lettuce wrap are interchangeable. There are 28 toppings, 12 cheeses, 20 sauces, and 12 sides. Mix and match as you like. Organic products are used whenever possible. The menu is annotated with dietary information. I ordered a vegan Impossible Burger with several toppings, prepared medium rare. Lots of restaurants offer Impossible Burgers but not one, so far, has been able to cook it medium rare. In short order the tallest burger I've ever seen arrived. I don't have a ruler, but my best guess is that the sandwich is about 6 inches tall. It arrived open-face, loaded, as ordered, with a thick, medium rare, Impossible Burger, shredded lettuce, tomato, fried onions, and cucumber slices, piled high on a lightly toasted Ciabatta roll, gently spread with a refreshing vegan mayo. Before closing the sandwich, I added a dollop of ketchup. Then holding the middle of the sandwich, I took nibbles along the edge. The nibbles turn into bites as I devoured the sandwich. The chef prepared it perfectly. I had also ordered Shoe String Fries. The combination is absolutely delicious. But, try as I might, I left quite a few fries. The well trained staff is gracious, and friendly. They checked to see if everything was okay. It was. Expensive, yes. Worth it, definitely. STUFF: Easy free parking in the rear of the eatery. Walking up the ramp or a few steps takes you to The Counter's rear entrance. Follow the hallway into the dining room. The code, to unlock the large, clean restrooms, can be supplied by any staff member. Everything is ADA compatible. *Jeff Weinstein opened the first "The Counter" eatery (2003) in Santa Monica California. During the following twenty-three years the chain has grown to 45 locations worldwide: United States, Mexico, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, and Japan.

Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Lots of vegetarian and vegan options.The chef will try to match your dietary needs. Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan annotated on the menu.Plenty of parkingFree parking lotA large free lot is directly behind the restaurant. It is shared with several stores and Vons.Except for Disneyland, this may be the most kid friendly place on earth.Everything is wheelchair accessible. A ramp is available from the parking lot to the rear entrance of the restaurant.

Serena Teague -Google user

3 years ago

Wowowoowoow!!!! What an incredible place for making your own burger! The impossible burger can be made anyway! Definitely loved the fresh jalapeños. My order was to go and they put the garlic aoli on the side which was a great call. Definitely will be back!!! 🥰😍🥰

Jeffrey Anthony -Google user

6 years ago

Worth a visit if you are looking for that next level burger experience. Pricey but as they say you get what you pay for and The Counter delivers.

Natoshi Sakamoto -Google user

7 years ago

Awesome food, friendly service, chill environment! Definitely will be coming back!

Jeremy Ziegler -Google user

2 years ago

I’m not exactly sure why other locations have closed because this was quite a good burger. Really, it’s hard to have a bad burger when you can build your own—if it’s bad, that’s mostly on you! Everything really tasted good, was fresh and flavorful. The...Read More

Dine inLunch$30–50

Natalie Kanooni -Google user

2 years ago

I love the new patio lights! One of my fave spots to grab a quick bite. My go-to are the BBQ burger, Southwestern salad, show string fries and I love trying their limited specials!

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Customer Burgers and Turkey ChiliPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

OB1 -Google user

3 years ago

Love the burger and shoestring fries 😋. Friendly staff 😊 …

Alexei Naz -Google user

4 months ago

That’s was great! Souses was really good, jalapeño burger was really good , and pickles! So, 5 stars for that. But a little expensive. 62 $for 2

$30–50

Patrick Hale -Google user

Edited 4 months ago

The real “have it your way” burger! They’ll even do rare! ‘Cause they trust their meat. Casual and comfortable place for comfort food.

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4

Frank Speight -Google user

5 months ago

Great Bison burger! Very tasty. The shoestring fries were crispy and perfect.

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Hamburger

alecsh30 -Google user

11 months ago

I used to go to this restaurant when I was in Orange county. I'm very happy that there is one close to where we live. Food and service are always good. Quality of the meat is great made the way you want it fast and...Read More

Darnell Fuller -Google user

5 months ago

That was a great burger 🍔. Frist timer but want to go back soon …

Ken Gust -Google user

2 years ago

One of my go-to faves for great value burgers and fries, easy casual dining for a group of friends. Can get a bit pricey with add-ons, but well worth it IMHO! And the servers are sweet, fun folks.

B Blue -Google user

9 months ago

Great burgers…including the veggie burger. Excellent sweet potato fries. Fast and friendly service. Welcoming to children.

Jeannette B -Google user

a year ago

One of the best burgers I have tasted. The blue cheese burger is delicious. And the aioli is also wonderful. Service is really good. I like this place a lot. 😀 …

Paul Dean -Google user

3 years ago

Great burgers, one of the best in town. Love the million different ways you can have them make it. Almost every topping one can imagine. Meet the new owner there, Sherri is super friendly and committed to trying to make it even...Read More

Jerome Palacios Myerson -Google user

4 years ago

I do not say this lightly - after having most every burger in the SF Valley, this one is a cut above the rest. I'd say this might even be a best of California. Made to order, not super messy yet not super neat, traditional...Read More

Features

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Outdoor seating

Curbside pickup

No-contact delivery

Delivery

Takeout

Dine-in

Highlights

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Lunch

Dinner

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

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Cocktails

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Comfort food

Happy hour drinks

Happy hour food

Hard liquor

Organic dishes

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Vegetarian options

Wine

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Casual

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Crowd

College students

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LGBTQ+ friendly

Tourists

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Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

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Children

Good for kids

High chairs

Kids' menu

Parking

Free parking lot

Paid street parking

Parking

Other

LGBTQ+ friendly

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