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Backbone
Backbone is one of the best global restaurants in Los Angeles for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Glendale.
Backbone is a global restaurant in Glendale in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Uni Waffle and Tuna Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Rating (Google) 9.8
74 reviews
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9.8
Rating
Based on 74 reviews
Best used for
dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Glendale · 3463 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.8 from 74 reviews
Phone
(818) 275-3165
What to order
Signature dishes at Backbone
Uni Waffle
Nori Honey Butter, Yuzu Cream
Tuna Tartare
White Ponzu Geleé, Avocado Mousse
Scallops
Fennel Sofrito, Crispy Parsnip, Saffron Sauce
Pan Roasted Sea Bass
Sauce Romesco, Lollipop Kale, Chorizo Crumble
Roasted Duck Breast
Japanese Sweet Potato, Black Rice
Why go
What makes Backbone worth the move
Backbone is a strong global option in Glendale in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Uni Waffle and Tuna Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 74 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.8 from 74 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner
Style
Global in Glendale
Spend
Good value
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.8 from 74 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Uni Waffle, Tuna Tartare, Scallops
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9.8 from 74 reviews
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Quick details
- Address
- 3463 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208, USA
- Phone
- (818) 275-3165
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.8 (74 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Global
- Neighborhood
- Glendale
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