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    Bodega Malbec

    4.1 (1k reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Isobel L.

    Lovely dineLA dinner at Bodega Malbec. The dineLA menu is definitely great bang for the buck! My steak was delicious, perfectly cooked at medium rare, while my dining companion's may have been a bit overcooked. But best of all was the service, very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is cheeful and fun and thankfully, not too loud for conversation. This neighborhood bistro would be on a regular rotation if I lived nearby. Street parking.

    Crema Catalana - Spanish style crème brûlée (citrus cinammon infused) with berries.
    Jonny S.

    Continuing my foodie tour of the Burbank/Toluca Lake area, I stopped in at Bodega Malbec for happy hour and the spot did not disappoint! The food was excellent, the service impeccable, and the ambience was a whole vibe. We drank and dined on the patio and it was a great spot for people watching. I definitely saw "that one guy in that show" and that "one girl from that commercial". Next time I will try the inside of the restaurant but the patio is where it's at!

    Chicken and beef empanada. I really wish they have a side of chimichurri on the side!
    Ninah M.

    We stopped by Bodega Malbec for our 1-year anniversary celebration, and honestly, the experience was delicious overall! The empanadas were definitely the highlight -- the chicken and beef flavors tasted really good. I also tried the potato filling with asparagus and ham, and it was packed with flavor. Everything tasted fresh, savory, and satisfying. And the chimichurri sauce? So delicious! Especially when dipping and mixing it with the empanadas -- it added so much flavor and made everything even better. My partner ordered the steak and said it was tasty, but a little too oily for his preference. The same with the grilled vegetables -- they were literally soaking in oil on the plate. That was probably the only downside for us. The service was friendly and attentive, and the ambience made it feel cozy and perfect for a date night or special occasion. We still left full and happy and enjoyed celebrating our anniversary there.

    The strip steal with caper cream sauce
    Cristina F.

    I had the pleasure of dining here with my Argentinian friend a while ago. It was during a DineLA week. It was the best afternoon we had! The ambience was very jovial yet elegant, I felt like it should become my Argentinian getaway! We chose the special options offered and they were well thought out. I opted for the branzino lunch including a starter of an empanada, a side of rice and broccoli My friend opted for the steak with a caper sauce and with same sides. They were gracious enough to let me take my friend's empanada to go. The food was excellent as were their wine selections, my white wine was crisp, it paired nicely with the meal. My friend's Malbec was perfect with the beef. As we lingered, our server offered to "top off" our wines, I was blown away by this gesture, it alone should garner great acclaim! The dessert was excellent! I thank them for this gem!

    Tasty Drinks!
    Terrence T.

    I've been to Bodega Malbec twice before and they seem to always change in the most artistic way. This time the main dining area is brighter and very welcoming. There's also a back room as well. We were greeting and sat immediately. The waiter was friendly and took our drink orders. He not only had the main area but also tables in the back room. So they might have not planned on it being busy for Mother's Day. BUT it was a busy Sunday so the place was packed and it was fun to people watch. You can also sit at the bar for food & drink service as well. The food did come out a little staggered as chicken and fish were faster to cook than beef. The only thing that really took forever was a kid's portion of spaghetti we ordered. It came out last. It may have been because we were there on Mother's Day and the kitchen was busy with other orders. We ordered a dessert as a birthday surprise for one of our friends and that was fun. It came with a candle and we sang happy birthday. Very good spot for Argentinian cuisine. I suggest ordering an appetizer or two and a cocktail to tide you over if you go on a holiday.

    Paella (serves 2.)
    Rich E.

    TL;DR: Awesome food. Tomahawk steak was perfect and the paella was one of the best we've ever had. Bodega Malbec was the place for us. The tomahawk steak was next-level--juicy, tender, and honestly the best we've ever had. It was one of those "close your eyes and savor every bite" kind of moments. And the paella? So good. Packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and the kind of dish that you enjoy until the last bite. Friend had the lamb chops and they were really tender and. It gamey at all. Tender and not too chewy with fat or anything. Between the food, the vibe, and the way everything came together, I'd highly recommend this place.

    Glass of Cab
    Janna C.

    Overall, this place was pretty average. Nothing really wowed me, though one of the employees--Augustino, I think?--stood out for being especially sweet. Our server was fine, but once our mains arrived, he never really checked on us again. The space itself was clean, though I wasn't a fan of how close the two-top tables were to each other. The biggest downfall of the meal was my steak. I ordered it medium-well, but it came out very undercooked--rare enough that it was bleeding when I cut into the middle. Since our server didn't come back to check on us, I didn't get the chance to ask him to have it cooked a little more and I ended up just eating the edges. On the plus side, the apps were good, they also give you good complimentary bread. Dessert, on the other hand, wasn't memorable and honestly not worth the calories. With so many great restaurants on Riverside, I'd probably try a new spot before coming back here. I think this place has potential, but unfortunately, my experience just didn't leave me wanting to return. I gave 3 stars because it wasn't a horrible experience, but I also left a little disappointed.

    menu as of 8/2025
    Lucy M.

    Managed to stop by summer 2025 to try the DineLA $55 pp, 3 course Dinner Menu. The whole table did not have to participate so could have both DineLA and/or order off the menu. Cebiche de Pescado Aji Amarillo - Appetizer - Now that I have tried Peruvian ceviche on four occasions at different restaurants... I'm a bit convinced that Peruvian ceviche is just typically more sour so brace urselves. The fish does taste fresh. I do, however, like the burrata appetizer most from just a few bites. The cheese was very milky and soft~ Vacio Argentino - Entree - 10oz Argentinean beef flap meat steak, wet aged 45 days. Got it medium well and the meat was tender but had a good bite since it was flap meat. It's lightly salted and served with a chimichurri-like dip; so it could get a little plain but the fries were crispy and salty to help. Nonetheless, based on past reviews and pictures that this item had been served with three different sauces... I think having some more sauce and salsa would have enhanced this dish so somewhat disappointed that the entree stopped included them. Peras al Malbec Zcon Helado de Vanilla - dessert - Pear roasted in Malbec wine with vanilla bean ice cream. It was decent but I would not order this again. The pear was quite tough to cut through and I don't taste the fruit as much... I guess I prefer other ways to cook pear. The second dessert option, which was a puff pastry with quince jam and sweet potatos, was more delicious in comparison. The vanilla ice cream were the same in both dishes and quite good. But pretty melted by the time we got it. Having only tired the DineLA items, I'd have to say the food overall were good quality and alright portions. But it's not so delicious for me that I'd get any of the items I tried again in a separate setting. This is said with consideration of the cost as well. I'd get something different on a reg visit if I end up here again. On top of that, parking is limited. Likely have to find street parking during meal hours.

    Everything was terrific!!!
    Kevin A.

    Just an update to an already positive review I did but now as to the "new" version of Malbec in that the restaurant was sold to new owners, is decidedly more hip and happening, but still serves some of the best Argentinian food in the city... Loved the bread and perfect chimichuri (they should bottle it!), quality Malbec wine, and tasty ribeye steak. The avocado and onion salad was fine but a tad small. All in all this remains a great call for dinner and for date nights!

    Entraa a la Parrilla
    Alexis S.

    Liked this more than Lala's. The steak was a bit more tender. Over salted sides but still good. Need to bring out more chimichurri but really good overall.

    April C.

    This is a cute little date night spot. Dimmed lights and cute decor. Parking is tricky..either you get lucky with street parking or good luck getting a spot in the back. It's nestled in between a bar and restaurant in beautiful Toluca Lake and the place can be easily missed. I made reservations but upon getting there, I don't think they were necessary as they weren't busy for a (dinner) night out. The service was okay. The sever wasn't really attentive but the busser was. Now he was way more helpful than our server and nicer. Came here for Dine-LA. I love Dine-LA as it gives us the opportunity to try things (more or less) on a "budget" and it helps you decide whether the restaurant is worth coming back for. You can't go wrong with an appetizer, entree and dessert, right? Especially if restaurants are choosing their top dishes and putting them on their menu. so let's get started... We started with their cebiche (yes, I spelled it correctly haha) which was tasty. If I were to come back I would order this again. 10/10 Their Vacio Argentino is a 10 ounce beef flap meat. It was pretty chewy but taste was there. 8/10. *not sure if this is on their menu* Their chimichurri was a 10/10! Im super picky with chimichurri, since I have Argentinian relatives who make this on the daily..so this says a lot. The Gazpacho tasted like a shrimp cocktail. I've had this before, elsewhere and it just didn't meet my expectations as to what I've had before. 4/10 Now the most disappointing part and the part I think we allll look forward to at the end of a meal...dessert. We had the option between Pannacotta and Pears. Out of their 7 desserts on their menu, unfortunately not one was an option. The Pannacotta was tough and not soft or creamy but their chutney was delicious. Wish they had put a little bit more of that. 6/10 All in all i think I'd come back for the cebiche, glass of wine and try their beef empanadas. It's a nice little spot to chat it up with friends over some drinks.

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    Cindy L.

    Came for lunch for their DineLA menu for 35 dollars. I was seated right away. I had the short rib empanada, branzino, and flan. The short rib empanada was the best bite I had. It was warm and flavorful with the most tender slow cooked short rib. The branzino was perfectly cooked and flakey. I thought it was lacking a bit of seasoning but the dill sauce really focused on the flavor of the branzino which I loved. The flan was rich, thick, dense, sweet, and decadent. It was my first time having a thick flan and I loved it, Overall, a great experience and my first time trying Argentinian food.

    Dave H.

    If you like meat and sausages try is is a great place for Argentine fare! Cute little restaurant with all the Argentine favorites including all the grilled meats and really good chimichurri. Street parking. Wine and beer menu.

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    Came here fo restaurant week! Great steady service and food options. Would come back here to try the full menu.

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    Bien sabroso el bistec y el vino. Great service and a wonderful ambiance. Un diez por diez.

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    The Capital Grille - Filet Mignon – hand-cut classic perfection.

    The Capital Grille

    4.7(173 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$$$

    I have been working pharmaceutical audio visual in elite restaurants for the past 7 years. If I…read morecan find a place to sit during the presentation, I'm happy. Usually these places don't want the likes of me at a table ruining the ambience. The management (Katie) at the Capital Grille genuinely treated me like a guest. If the Capital Grille in Burbank treats the lowly AV guy as a guest imagine how well you will be treated in this establishment. I'm continually surprised by the pretentious attitude of restaurants. This is not the case with the Capital Grille in Burbank. They genuinely have a sincere concern to ensure every person that walks through the door has a wonderful experience.

    Was in the area, and had never been here, plus the menu looked good, so made a quick reservation…read moreand stopped by for an early dinner. Sat at the bar and we were greeted immediately and provided water. After a quick glance at the menu, started off with cocktails. The Mai Tai want your classic Mai Tai, and the better said they were missing an ingredient, so he did a twist on the Mai Tai. It was ok, felt it was missing a needed flavor element though. The passion fruit mojito was pretty tasty though, definitely had that mojito taste with a little passion fruit pop. For food we started with two grilled oysters and the lobster and crab cake. The grilled oysters were delicious, but how do you go wrong with anple cheese and bread crumbs texture on an oyster? The lobster and crab cake was also great, plenty of crab and lobster meat within. Exactly what you would want in this dish. For entrees we went with the dry aged New York strip and, they had a special wagyu Burger with blue cheese and truffle. The strip was aged for 18-24 days, cooked perfectly and was so tender. Just a bite you want to enjoy each time. The burger was also delicious with the truffle mixed with the blue cheese and caramelized onions. You get a little of everything in each bite, just makes your mouth happy. Overall, nice steakhouse spot in Burbank that is well with the trip. That burger was phenomenal, as was the NY strip, and that lobster and crab cake along with the oysters, delicious. The Mai Tai could be improved but they did what they could with the ingredients on hand, so that's my fault for choosing something they didn't have everything for. Definitely a nice gem in Burbank so, if you're in the area, and are hungry, go stop by and enjoy what they have to offer in an upscale space.

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    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    The Capital Grille - Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    The Capital Grille - 14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    Verse

    4.6(905 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Toluca Lake
    Romantic vibe
    Fine dining

    This place came up several times when I researched on great restaurants that have excellent vibes…read moreand great food. Although it didn't really necessarily show up as "the best food in LA area" but all the reviews were so good so I became curious to try. Mainly the reviews also raved about the vibes, services, and live music. Well, they were not wrong! It was fairly easy to make a reservation through Opentable, and I made a reservation for two people for my birthday dinner on Sunday night. I put on the notes that it's my bday so it'll be nice to get a nice table near the stage. I didn't have a high expectation, cos I'd never been to the place and I didn't make a call or anything. But wow, they definitely gave us a great table at the very front! As many reviewers had mentioned, the acoustic of the restaurant is really great. You can barely hear other people's conversations. There's a live jazz band playing, so you can really enjoy that. Although it made it slightly hard to hear what other nearby people say to you either, haha. Our server Dawson was a really great one! Very nice, very informative and just has a great vibe that made you feel comfortable to converse with him. We also asked if he could take a picture of us and he went above and beyond with taking our pictures haha. He took the table lamp as our additional "lighting". Such a great service! Dawson also made a few suggestions on food. We ordered the milk bun (so great!), the tiger prawns tostada (omg, my favorite of the night!), braised lamb pasta, pork belly risotto, and roasted broccolini. Everything was really good and really filled us up! We also got the "smokin old fashioned" and "Wake up and repeat" cocktails. It was plenty of food for us so we asked for a check. Dawson asked if we wanted a dessert but we were already full. He asked if it's ok to give us a lil treat for my bday. It was a really nice dessert :). Oh I forgot to mention that they also put a small bday card on the table for me. The prices of food and drinks are on the higher sides, but I feel like it's worth it due to the live music and the vibe. It easily covers the entertainment part. We definitely will go back and recommend this place for anyone who's looking into a nice date night or to celebrate something special. I was informed that Friday has more of a "party vibe" here, although it's still a jazz performance. Sunday feels more laid back :) Overall I'm really pleased by this place. I used to think that I don't care that much about excellent service as long as the food is great, but I was wrong. The excellent hospitality just made the night even better than expected. Thank you for making my bday dinner memorable.

    This place was on my list and we happen to pop in at 5pm but reservations are highly recommended…read more It was a little difficult to find because it's just a door without any signs, but I saw the valet guy pop out so we figured it was the entrance. The usually have a live band after 7pm and the sound in the resturant is amazing. It's like a recording studio. The staff was very friendly! The decor and ambiance was also impressive. Definitely swanky but down to earth vibes. I got the rasberry beret cocktail and it was different but fabulous. Not sure how else to describe it. It was refreshing. We got the tiger prawns and it was presented as a toasta, which had a great flavor and texture. The apple salad was also refreshing and a good portion to share between 2 people. The broccolini was cooked perfectly and my favorite after the tiger prawns was the Dungeness crab pasta. It had uni on top! The uni elevated the dish, and honestly there were a good amount of crab meat in the dish. Overall well balanced and creamy. The 2 of us left full and satisfied. Highly recommend this place for a date night. There's also plenty of street parking when we went but there is also valet for $15.

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    Verse - Hokkaido Milk Buns.. Brown Butter, Sesame Seeds, Murray River Salt

    Hokkaido Milk Buns.. Brown Butter, Sesame Seeds, Murray River Salt

    Verse - MALAMENTE                                                                             
 HIBISCUS BLANCO TEQUILA, VANILLA, BHARAT SYRUP,

    MALAMENTE HIBISCUS BLANCO TEQUILA, VANILLA, BHARAT SYRUP,

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    Morrison - Burbank - Butterscotch Bread Pudding

    Morrison - Burbank

    4.3(624 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

    I went to Morrison for my dog's 9th birthday! I had seen online that this is a dog friendly spot…read moreand wanted to try it out. The patio was perfect! Plenty of shade and seating. The servers brought out water dishes and treats on a silver tray for the dogs- true service! I missed happy hour, but tried a themed cocktail, the onion rings, and the truffle burger. It was all great! My friends and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food and our server was great. It seemed like a lot of regulars were there, which helped contribute to the overall good vibes. Dog friendly- YES! We loved it!

    Visited Morrisons a couple times so far and each time was very pleasant. The staff here are super…read morefriendly and I noticed how they treat regulars - remembering their names and orders. That says a lot about the staff. Our server, she was a young lady, was on top of everything and really made our time here enjoyable. I came here for happy hour on a Tuesday was surprised to find out they do $2 tacos and $5 margaritas. Let me tell you, the tacos are delicious and the margaritas are STRONG. It's a hell of a good time. I really enjoyed the chicken taco and carne asada taco. The meats were juicy and very flavorful. I also ordered their nachos, chili cheese fries and bread pudding. The nachos were made perfectly with the chips being thin and crispy. They used a couple different cheeses and the jalapeños were a nice touch. Definitely ordering it again, I can do without the chili cheese fries. It was good but it wasn't amazing. Their bread pudding was HUGE and I can see why it's one of the popular items here. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft and gooey in the inside. Morrisons is definitely a fun place to be. Perfect to enjoy happy hour, catch the games on, and hang out friends. They have plenty of seating inside and outdoor with heat lamps. They are dog and kid friendly as well

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    Morrison - Burbank - Bourbon bacon burger

    Bourbon bacon burger

    Morrison - Burbank
    Morrison - Burbank

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    Castaway Burbank - Happy Hour

    Castaway Burbank

    4.0(6.9k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    •$$$

    I went there twice once was my prom night 55 years ago, it was totally different but the food was…read moreamazing and so was the atmosphere. I then went a few years after that it looked completely different but again the food and atmosphere was amazing.Now I need to find someone to go with me to check it out again and I am sure I won't be disappointed.If you have any worries about this place,maybe the prices I say at least take a chance once you will be so glad you did.

    You really can't beat the location of this place. The views over Burbank are absolutely…read moreoutstanding, and the entire restaurant has a beautiful, upscale ambience that makes it feel special the moment you walk in. The menu has so many options that it was genuinely hard to choose what to order! I ended up trying the bacon, and oh my goodness--it is absolutely to die for. It was easily some of the best bacon I've ever had. For my main, I ordered the French toast off the brunch menu. Flavor-wise it was great and delicious, but the texture was a bit more soggy than I prefer, especially once the syrup soaked in. I mentioned this to our waitress, who was incredibly sweet and understanding about it. She even said she would share the feedback with the kitchen staff, which I really appreciated. Since it still tasted great, I ate the whole thing anyway! Tips for Visiting:Reservations are highly recommended here, but they aren't strictly required if you happen to walk in.My only real disappointment with the visit is the parking situation. They used to allow self-parking, but now they only offer mandatory valet parking. It costs $11, which was a bit of a bummer compared to how things used to be.That minor parking grievance aside, it's an incredible spot for brunch with a killer view. I would absolutely come back!

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    Castaway Burbank - Front Entrance great for photos

    Front Entrance great for photos

    Castaway Burbank - Dinner with a Tomahawk Steak

    Dinner with a Tomahawk Steak

    Castaway Burbank - Dining Area

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    Mistral

    Mistral

    4.4(666 reviews)
    4.2 mi•Sherman Oaks
    •$$$

    10/10 Delicious. It was "date night" for Mom & Dad. We had a reservation at 6:45pm and were seated…read moreright away. Ambience inside was sexy, intimate and somewhat dimly lit. Here's what we ordered: * CIGARS -- Insanely delicious (and inventive!). These chèvre goat cheese/honey treats wrapped in a thin, crispy phyllo dough with a this incredible dip (I ordered a second dip). I will be dreaming of these. * FRENCH ONION SOUP -- Almost perfect. The onion soup was absolutely delicious and served at a perfect temperature/ready to eat. It came with a delicious gruyere grilled cheese sandwich on top. Although the sandwich was yummy, it was a bit filling for an appetizer (we were saving room in our bellies for the main dishes) and we wished it just had melted gruyere cheese on top/few croutons instead of a sandwich. * THE BURGER (served Med) -- I must have said "oh my god" twenty times while eating. Eat bite was incredible... No morsel left behind. * STEAK FRITES (served MedRare) Hanger Steak w/ Au Poivre sauce -- Delicious, perfectly cooked. Sauce was delicious (ordered an extra). We also tried a side of the herb butter steak sauce. Equally rich and delicious. A classic dish reminiscent of Paris... * CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ -- Perfectly cooked... like a warm brownie served with a whipped cream to put inside. Nice, decadent ending to lovely meal. The restaurant got busier and volume did get louder as the night got later, but we could still hear each other and was still very romantic (even though tables were close). Excellent, unpretentious wait staff/runners/bussers... everyone was nice and smiled genuinely. I hope this restaurant stays. We'll be back... ;)

    Live walking distance from this place and upset I haven't come sooner…read more The bartender or woman behind the bar is AMAZING. Recommended the briny martini, Caesar salad, branzino, soufflé. I don't know if you can go wrong here. Intimate and cozy. Great place. Hope to be back soon.

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