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1. Bacari Sherman Oaks
4.8
Exceptional(1408)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sherman Oaks
Booked 161 times today
Bacari Sherman Oaks is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 6th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our loungey indoor Parlour Room, our bright and airy Sunroom, or in one of our many comfortable outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Sherman Oaks.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Sherman Oaks is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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2. Petit Trois Le Valley
4.7
Exceptional(233)
Price: Expensive
• French • Sherman Oaks
Booked 90 times today
Petit Trois Le Valley, the second outpost of Chef Ludo Lefebvre's beloved bistro, opened its doors in 2018 in Sherman Oaks. This larger location channels a lavish French Brasserie, with its marble bar, banquette lined dining room, and a Chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. The second dining room can be reserved for larger parties and private events. Since opening, Petit Trois has garnered praise from casual foodies and revered food critics. In 2015, Petit Trois was nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation and in 2019 earned the Bib Gourmand designation upon the Michelin Guide’s return to Los Angeles. Additionally, Petit Trois was featured on the late Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles list from 2015-2017 and has remained on the list since 2019 when Bill Addison & Patricia Escárcega took over.
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3. Benihana - Encino, CA
4.2
Awesome(4833)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Encino
Booked 103 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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4. Casa Vega
4.6
Exceptional(435)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Sherman Oaks
Booked 80 times today
Casa Vega, in Sherman Oaks, opened its doors in 1956 and has been serving the people of Southern California ever since. Local residents, and even celebrities, have flocked to the family-run Mexican restaurant currently run by Christy Vega Fowler, daughter of original owner, Rafael Vega. While the decor is modern, the menu still reflects traditional Mexican menu staples. The extensive menu allows for every person to find something to enjoy. Homemade house guacamole, or one of the many soup or salad options, make for a great starter. The entree options are plentiful. Casa Vega serves everything from traditional chicken mole, a plethora of burrito options, combination plates and specialty options, such as carne chile Colorade and the signature Casa Vega molcajete. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. Top off your meal at Casa Vega with a delicious house margarita or mojito.
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5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA | On the BLVD
4.6
Exceptional(1179)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Sherman Oaks
Booked 47 times today
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood gem, loved by locals and visitors alike. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'fun place to have dinner with friends' and a 'nice place to eat, relax and regroup as a family'. The food is consistently praised as 'excellent' and 'amazing', and the service is 'great'. It's a place where you can 'cook meat at your table on a metallic grill', a unique Japanese twist on the BBQ tradition. Plus, with a wide and varied menu, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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6. Davenport's Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2812)
Price: Expensive
• American • Encino
Booked 30 times today
Enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, sushi and chef-inspired cocktails in a comfortable, warm atmosphere. Located just off the 405 on Ventura Blvd, our dining room and beautiful patio with fire-pits are wonderful places to relax and enjoy good food and good friends.
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7. Terra E Mare
4.6
Exceptional(548)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Studio City
Booked 15 times today
Terra e Mare is a neighborhood gem due to its excellent service, delicious food, and warm, inviting atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the 'authentic delicious Italian food' and 'exceptional service'. It's a place where regulars feel at home and newcomers feel welcome. From the 'varied menu' to the 'beautiful presentation', it's a place that consistently receives high ratings.
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8. Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino
4.2
Awesome(2024)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Encino
Booked 13 times today
Larsen's Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse offering only the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available, flown in daily. We offer over 150 wines and 30 by the glass. With impeccable service and great ambiance, our restaurant delivers a classic steakhouse feel with a modern twist. A warm dining room, Dark Wood ceilings and stone walls bring the restaurant alive. Come relax and enjoy the finest Encino has to offer.
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9. Mistral - Sherman Oaks
4.8
Exceptional(2153)
Price: Expensive
• French • Sherman Oaks
Booked 13 times today
Mistral - Sherman Oaks is a true gem in the neighborhood, praised for its warm and excellent service, and the consistently great food. The restaurant's unique blend of classic and country French cuisine, coupled with its inviting bistro atmosphere, has been noted in many reviews. The menu's freshness and variety, the friendly and professional staff, and the intimate yet upscale dining experience all contribute to its status as a local favorite. One reviewer even called it 'one of our favorite neighborhood gems'.
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10. IL NIDO
4.7
Exceptional(138)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sherman Oaks
Booked 10 times today
Meet Chef Sandro Oliverio of Il Nido "The Nest", hailing from the picturesque region of Calabria, Italy, and the creative genius behind our menu. Indulge in his exquisite signature homemade pasta dishes that have been handed down from his family through generations like, Homemade Tagliatelle with Black Truffle Sauce and Homemade Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe. We're conveniently located just 2 blocks west of the Sherman Oaks Galleria on Ventura Blvd. Our restaurant's atmosphere is a delightful blend of warmth, artistry, and romance, with a candlelit ambiance that sets the perfect stage for a memorable dining experience. Join us and savor the flavors of Italy in a setting crafted with love and passion by Chef Sandro.*.FREE VALIDATED PARKING AT 15456 VENTURA BLVD LOT MON-FRI 4:30PM ONWARD. STREET PARKING AVAILABLE ALL OTHER TIMES
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