Restaurants
RESTAURANTS - ENCINO & VALLEY AREA
HIROSUKE
17237 Ventura Blvd., Encino
Cross Street: Louise Avenue
(818) 788-7548
The friendly and animated chefs serve incredibly fresh, excellent-quality sushi. Be sure to try the signature "Oh My God" roll and the many other scrumptious, unusual, house-specialty creations handed out in large portions.
Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Nightly ($31)
KATSU-YA
16542 Ventura Blvd., Encino
Cross Street: Hayvenhurst Avenue
(818) 788-2396
www.sbeent.com/katsuya
Phenomenal, inventive sushi concoctions and interesting, progressive cooked items. Always crowded - be sure to make a reservation.
Lunch Mon-Sat, Dinner Nightly ($38)
DELMONICO'S SEAFOOD GRILLE
16358 Ventura Blvd., Encino
(818) 986-0777
Seafood
A clubby neighborhood spot that looks like it belongs in old San Francisco, with its semi-enclosed wooden booths and a handsome antique bar.
Lunch and Dinner Daily ($45)
CORAL TREE CAFE
17499 Ventura Blvd., Encino
(Encino Ave.)
818-789-8733
www.coraltreecafe.net
An exciting menu selection of organic salads, sandwiches, rich coffees, juices and smoothies. Free wireless internet is an added bonus. Patio seating available. Also serve wine and beer.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily ($15)
CAFÉ BIZOU
14016 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
(818) 788-3536
www.cafebizou.com
French
Incredible food at oh- so - reasonable prices
Lunch and Dinner Daily, Brunch Sat & Sun ($31)
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
Cross Street: Sepulveda Blvd
818-906-0700
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
American
Very popular for lunch and dinner, huge portions for reasonable prices.
Lunch and Dinner Daily, Brunch Sun ($25)
PF CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
Cross Street: Sepulveda Blvd.
818-784-1694
www.pfchangs.com
Inventive and updated take on Middle Kingdom cuisine. Fresh, contemporary, consistently outstanding, and affordably priced. The dark, chic quarters are comfortable and service is quick.
Lunch and Dinner Daily ($26)
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Promenade at Woodland Hills
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills
Cross Street: Calvert Street
818-227-9505
www.ruthschris.com
You can't go wrong at this national chain with its sizzling steaks perfectly broiled and seasoned seafood specials that never let you down. Served by an attentive but discreet staff that lets you relax and enjoy.
Dinner Daily ($57)
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
6324 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills
(818) 883-9900
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
American
Very popular for lunch and dinner, huge portions for reasonable prices.
Lunch and Dinner Daily, Brunch Sun ($25)
THE BISTRO GARDEN AT COLDWATER
12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
(818) 501-0202
www.bistrogarden.com
Continental
Popular among TV Land celebs who come for truly extravagant dining - and the best chocolate soufflé in town - in an elegant, airy dining room; attentive service adds to the grand ambiance.
Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Nightly ($49)
PINOT BISTRO
12969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
(818) 990-0500
French
Ultra-chic and upscale bistro. Artfully presented seasonal fare and a wonderful wine list served in a romantic farmhouse setting by a knowledgeable staff.
Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Nightly ($47)
SADDLE PEAK LODGE
419 Cold Canyon Drive, Calabasas
(818) 222-3888
www.saddlepeaklodge.com
American
Away from it all but worth the drive to Calabasas for diners game for a culinary adventure. Boasts rustic dining rooms with fireplaces and views of the surrounding mountains.
Dinner Wed-Sun, Brunch Sun ($65)
RESTAURANTS - ENCINO & VALLEY AREA
HIROSUKE
17237 Ventura Blvd., Encino
Cross Street: Louise Avenue
(818) 788-7548
The friendly and animated chefs serve incredibly fresh, excellent-quality sushi. Be sure to try the signature "Oh My God" roll and the many other scrumptious, unusual, house-specialty creations handed out in large portions.
Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Nightly ($31)
KATSU-YA
16542 Ventura Blvd., Encino
Cross Street: Hayvenhurst Avenue
(818) 788-2396
www.sbeent.com/katsuya
Phenomenal, inventive sushi concoctions and interesting, progressive cooked items. Always crowded - be sure to make a reservation.
Lunch Mon-Sat, Dinner Nightly ($38)
DELMONICO'S SEAFOOD GRILLE
16358 Ventura Blvd., Encino
(818) 986-0777
Seafood
A clubby neighborhood spot that looks like it belongs in old San Francisco, with its semi-enclosed wooden booths and a handsome antique bar.
Lunch and Dinner Daily ($45)
CORAL TREE CAFE
17499 Ventura Blvd., Encino
(Encino Ave.)
818-789-8733
www.coraltreecafe.net
An exciting menu selection of organic salads, sandwiches, rich coffees, juices and smoothies. Free wireless internet is an added bonus. Patio seating available. Also serve wine and beer.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily ($15)
CAFÉ BIZOU
14016 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
(818) 788-3536
www.cafebizou.com
French
Incredible food at oh- so - reasonable prices
Lunch and Dinner Daily, Brunch Sat & Sun ($31)
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
Cross Street: Sepulveda Blvd
818-906-0700
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
American
Very popular for lunch and dinner, huge portions for reasonable prices.
Lunch and Dinner Daily, Brunch Sun ($25)
PF CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
Cross Street: Sepulveda Blvd.
818-784-1694
www.pfchangs.com
Inventive and updated take on Middle Kingdom cuisine. Fresh, contemporary, consistently outstanding, and affordably priced. The dark, chic quarters are comfortable and service is quick.
Lunch and Dinner Daily ($26)
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Promenade at Woodland Hills
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills
Cross Street: Calvert Street
818-227-9505
www.ruthschris.com
You can't go wrong at this national chain with its sizzling steaks perfectly broiled and seasoned seafood specials that never let you down. Served by an attentive but discreet staff that lets you relax and enjoy.
Dinner Daily ($57)
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
6324 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills
(818) 883-9900
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
American
Very popular for lunch and dinner, huge portions for reasonable prices.
Lunch and Dinner Daily, Brunch Sun ($25)
THE BISTRO GARDEN AT COLDWATER
12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
(818) 501-0202
www.bistrogarden.com
Continental
Popular among TV Land celebs who come for truly extravagant dining - and the best chocolate soufflé in town - in an elegant, airy dining room; attentive service adds to the grand ambiance.
Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Nightly ($49)
PINOT BISTRO
12969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
(818) 990-0500
French
Ultra-chic and upscale bistro. Artfully presented seasonal fare and a wonderful wine list served in a romantic farmhouse setting by a knowledgeable staff.
Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Nightly ($47)
SADDLE PEAK LODGE
419 Cold Canyon Drive, Calabasas
(818) 222-3888
www.saddlepeaklodge.com
American
Away from it all but worth the drive to Calabasas for diners game for a culinary adventure. Boasts rustic dining rooms with fireplaces and views of the surrounding mountains.
Dinner Wed-Sun, Brunch Sun ($65)