✦ Local Guide · Glendale

🍻 Dinner with Friends Restaurants in Glendale

The best lively spots great for groups and friend gatherings in Glendale — curated from over 200 LA restaurants.

4 picks

The best dinner spots in Glendale for a group are the ones where sharing is built into the menu and nobody has to overthink the order. These 4 picks are ideal for groups of 2–8 — places with enough energy that you can actually talk, menus worth exploring together, and a vibe that doesn't require a special occasion to justify the tab. Catch the TikTok reviews to find the right fit. Top picks: Porto's Bakery, Raffi's Place, Carousel Restaurant.

Glendale's dining scene is shaped by its Armenian and Middle Eastern communities and a growing wave of new openings across all cuisines.

Porto's Bakery Watch

Porto's Bakery

Cuban Bakery · Cafe  ·  Glendale  ·  $

★★★★½ 4.8

The Cuban bakery that made Glendale a pilgrimage — potato balls, cheese rolls, and strawberry fields cakes at impossible prices

Must-try: Potato balls, Cheese rolls, Strawberry fields cake

📍 315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

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Raffi's Place

Persian  ·  Glendale  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Glendale's legendary Persian grill — saffron rice, charcoal smoke, LA's best koobideh

Must-try: Soltani Kabob, Kashk o' Bademjan, Tahdig

📍 211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205

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Carousel Restaurant

Lebanese · Armenian  ·  Glendale  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Belly dancers, kebab towers, and mezze for days in a Glendale institution

Must-try: Carousel Feast mezze platter, Beef Koobideh Kebab, Kafta Skewers

📍 304 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

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Eden on Brand

New American  ·  Glendale  ·  $$$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Three floors of vibe — rooftop bar, DJ nights, and a truffle-heavy menu

Must-try: Truffle Flatbread, Black Label Truffle Burger, Lychee Martini

📍 214 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best group dinner restaurant in Glendale?

Porto's Bakery is a go-to for a reason — the format is built for sharing, the energy is right for a group, and the food is consistent enough that everyone leaves happy.

Where can a large group eat in Glendale?

Carousel Restaurant handles larger tables well and has a menu with enough variety that even the pickiest eater in the group will find something. Call ahead if you're coming with 6 or more.

Can we walk into these restaurants as a group?

Groups have a harder time walking in, especially on weekends. Reservations are strongly recommended for parties of 4 or more. Most of these spots book through OpenTable or Resy.

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