The Tam O'Shanter Inn (colloquially known as The Tam) is one of
Los Angeles
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' oldest restaurants. Established in 1922, it serves hearty pub fare with a touch of Scottish flair, and is known for its
prime rib
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and
Yorkshire pudding
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. It is located in
Atwater Village
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at 2980 Los Feliz Boulevard at the corner of Boyce Avenue.
Walt Disney
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was a frequent patron there.
[http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/alikzam/archive/2003/06/04/1478.aspx Hidden Magic in Hollywood: Disney's connection to the historic Tam O'Shanter Restaurant]
History
The Tam O'Shanter Inn was established by Lawrence Frank and Walter Van de Kamp, founders of
Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakeries
Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakeries was a brand of breads and assorted pastry products, frozen fish entrees, and prepared dinners formerly owned by General Baking Established by one of the founders of both Los Angeles' iconic Tam O'Shanter Inn ...
, who later created the
Lawry's restaurant chain. They commissioned
Harry Oliver
Harry Oliver (April 4, 1888 – July 4, 1973) was an American humorist, artist, and Academy Award nominated art director of films from the 1920s and 1930s. Besides his outstanding work in Hollywood, he is now best remembered for his humorous w ...
to design the building. He constructed the Storybook Style building aided by movie studio carpenters. The Tam O'Shanter Inn opened in June 1922 and was a success. The owner said, "Every piece of wood which was used in this structure was thrown into fire first with the result that we never had to paint it and it got more beautiful as the years went by." (L.L.Frank to B.Stohler)
It was remodeled in 1968 and renamed the "Great Scot", but in 1982 returned to the original name "The Tam O'Shanter Inn". The decor features English and Scottish medieval weapons, kilts, and family coats of arms and medieval family crests. In 2018, it opened an outdoor patio space.
In March 2022, Tam O'Shanter Inn celebrated it's 100-year anniversary.
[https://la.eater.com/2022/3/10/22964890/tam-oshanter-centennial-100-historic-los-feliz-st-patricks-am-intel]
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1922 establishments in California
Novelty buildings in California
Restaurants established in 1922
Restaurants in Los Angeles
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