We spent Mother's Day at Malbec and had a great experience in the back patio for a party of 13 . I recommend the back in the evening only because it gets pretty warm there but nonetheless we had a great time . Their Peruvian ceviche sampler was the weakest thing that we ordered (probably because it was at an Argentine Resteraunt) however everything else was on really good. I definitely will be back most likely to do a dinner party in the patio . read more

Second time visit. I came here around 2pm and not too busy. I ordered beef and my friend order pork. Both flavor juicy and cooked perfectly! Service was a bit slow this time. I will definitely come back!! read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

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Food was very basic. Nothing tasted good. Everything - food, interior, service were MEDIOCRE!!! It was okay for one time. Will not return though for sure. read more

Wel, where do I begin?.. I am a huge many years fan of all things Argentinean - the culture, the language, and yes - the kitchen, which is famous not just for the out-of-this-world steaks but also for its eclectic and houte cuisine gourmet nature. On the night I went there Malbec offered me the best of the best - beware of really high prices (ouch! ouch! ouch!), but also - way more rare - beware that you will not regret for a second that you've paid them! Stupendous meat, impeccably served, really lovely selection of wines and most delicious mind-blowing desserts. The place is rather small, so I would bother with a reservation. Not loud at all, with a nice bar area, really good staff and great upscale Argentinean vibe - a bit snobbish, but well-deserved. You can see what I had for my dinner in the pics I uploaded. On a really special occasion I will not hesitate to pick Malbec on top of the other popular Argentinean restaurant mini-chain. Bravo! Estoy completamente encantado - un lugar mágico. Recommend! read more

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Malbec has always been consistently good. The service is attentive and the food is delicious. So this Valentine's Day, I decided to treat my girlfriend [Melissa M] to dinner here. The restaurant was busy but not packed -- which is nice on Valentine's Day. The hostess seated us at a romantic candle-lit table outside, in their rear patio area. Because the spot is covered and heated, the atmosphere and temperature was pleasant all night. The restaurant had a limited menu for Valentine's Day, offering a handful of items that are on the normal dinner menu, while tweaking others and adding completely new dishes. We started with: Empanadas: Two traditional homemade turnover pastries, lightly fried and filled with lamb and porcini mushrooms or spinach and portobello served with organic mixed green salad. ($8.95) Though, the menu asks you to choose your empanada filling, we were given one of each. It's easy to see why these are one of the most popular appetizers at Malbec. The dough is flakey and melts in your mouth, while the fillings are savory and full of flavor. Compestre con Prosciutto: Fresh mozzarella wrapped with imported prosciutto and served on a bed of baby wild arugula, kalmata and green olives, roasted peppers and drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette. ($12.95) This salad is so simple, yet packs a complex layering of flavors. The creamy mozzarella is complimented nicely by the thinly sliced, salty prosciutto wrapped around it. It is served on a bed of fresh arugula and roasted peppers which have been tossed in a refreshing vinaigrette. All of the flavors work really well with each other. Our entrees included: Envuelto de Pollo: Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto and romaine lettuce stuffing with provolone and mixed mushrooms, served with sauteed broccoli, sweet baby carrots and mashed potato. ($22.95) Easily one of the largest pieces of chicken I have ever gotten at a restaurant, the breast is stuffed with a wonderful combination of romaine lettuce, mushrooms and provolone, and then wrapped in thinly sliced prosciutto. The chicken was cooked perfectly, while the prosciutto added a nice saltiness to the dish. Merluza negra de la Patagonia: Pan roasted Chilean sea bass over saffron risotto with fresh asparagus, crispy wild arugula and balsamic glaze. ($27.95) The fish was pan seared and served perfectly cooked over a mound of al dente risotto. The glaze drizzled over top, provides the needed sweetness to cut the richness of the creamy risotto. My girlfriend ordered this dish and really enjoyed it. For dessert, we ordered: Panqueques de Dulce de Leche: Two crepes filled with dulce de leche accompanied with berries, banana and artisan vanilla ice cream. ($8.95) This dessert was delicious and an amazing way to end our meal. The fluffy crepes are filled with a nutella-dulce de leche mixture and then dusted with powdered sugar. Accompanying the dessert was a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream and berries. So good! We enjoyed a few glasses of wine and ordered our courses slowly. Our server was very accommodating and never seemed pushy -- which is nice on Valentine's Day. Although the food was delicious, the unfortunate part is many of the items we ordered are not on the main menu. Though I am confident, after a meal like this, that most everything on the menu is equally as good. 4-stars: Yay! I'm a fan. read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

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Our steak was burnt and the salmon was raw in the middle. The salad had way too much vinegar. The best thing was probably the chimichurri they serve with bread. read more

This was my the first time at Malbec. I went for a late night dinner. I sat in the patio, which I really liked the outdoor atmosphere. I had the Ojo de Bife al Ajo (Rib eye Steak) It was Delicious. I would have have loved to try the empanada but it would have been too much. I will def be going back. I enjoyed my Dinner experience. read more

Bodega Malbec - The bread.. yummy - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Food is still good, wine is still good - so much to like about Malbec. Since my last review, I was disappointed with the shortage of wine selections being available. That is no longer an issue for me. Since my last review in 2016, I have been to Malbec three times and each time I have been disappointed with the slow service. No bad attitudes, just slow and lazy service. It's a vibe of, "I will get to you when I'm ready to, not because I see you wanting my attention". I saw a family of four walk in the door and stand there for five minutes before anyone acknowledged them. I would have walked out if that were me. I do hope that Malbec can get a handle on their service issue. I like this place but I don't want to feel like I'm putting anyone out by being there. read more

Promptly greeted, asked my name and taken to my friend's table. Back patio area felt like indoors. At 5:15 we practically had the place to ourselves. By 7:30 it was almost filled up. We order Malbec wine, of course. We could literally live on the freshly baked break with herbs/spices olive oil. Savory carrot soup came in a generous bowl. Three pieces of lamb cooked just pink, not overdone, shared it's mushroom gravy with small roasted purple, white and sweet potatoes. Attentive service throughout. Now, I'm trying to remember all the celebrations we missed during c19, so we can hurry back for another night out!! read more

I went in on Valentine's Day, we had made a reservation earlier. The menu for that evening was small but it was great. I had the chicken & it was soft and tender not dry at all. I also was also able to pick at the ribs and very tender & juicy. read more

Bodega Malbec - Chicken with potatoes & Brussels con Panceta Ahumada - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

What can I say about Malbec, it's amazing... From the chicken and cheese empandas to the main entree of skirt steak with roasted potatoes everything on the menu is amazing. We also ordered the sangria that was amazingly balanced and enough for a party of four. As far as sides go the French fries and creamed broccoli were also delicious and was definitely enough for all of us to enjoy. Overall the experience was great and no one at the table had anything negative to say. Aside from being a bit on the pricey side Malbec was a great dining experience that you will continue to remember long after your gone. read more

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I've never been in a restaurant that the owner or manager whatever he calls himself was so rude. I had to get up to tell them we needed service then I had to get up to find out why we didn't get our dessert. The waitress was lost but it wasn't her fault. I get that they were busy and understaffed because of the environment were in. But for the owner/manger to look at me and tell me "I'm too busy to deal with your problem" was shocking. Then I turn around and he is hanging out at a table with what appeared to be his family. Food was more mediocre at best anyway. I'll move on. read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant. Interior is cleaned modern well designed. Creates cozy atmosphere. Food is exquisite. Large menu with lots of choice. Food is very fresh and well presented. Lots of combinations and options. Unfortunately not to many vegetarian options but whatever we tried was excellent. Serves is also great. I highly recommend this restaurant and will visit it soon myself again! read more

Great valley hidden gem. Stopped on the way home from Burbank airport. Had the Dine LA dinner. Everything was delicious. My first corse burrata and prosciutto salad was amazing. My white fish was also tasty. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were the bast I've had in a long time. Very nice vibe inside with patio seating. read more

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Cozy traditional place for argentinean food! I really like that place. Empanadas and steaks are excellent!! read more

Take out, delivery, dine-in this is one of my favorite restaurants in town. The steak, sausage, even the potato salad are tasty and authentic. The shrimp is incredible and the wine menu is well curated! Great date night spot! read more

First time here - enjoying a night out with friends. We had a reservation and got seated at a roomy right away. The service was top notch. We ordered a bottle of Malbec that was delicious. Ordered the empanadas and another appetizer - both delicious. Had short ribs, ravioli, another pasta dish with a couple of sides. Also had flan and creme brûlée for desserts. Everyone was very happy with their meal and we will be back. Love the decor too. What a gem! read more

I've been to both Malbecs now, a couple times. I can say with the utmost certainty that they are a very solid and consistent place to eat. I have had the steak which is very lovingly done, perfectly cooked. The sauce is a bit salty though but that's the way it is with chimichurri. Also the epanadas--oh yum. I'm a Lala's lover and theirs are my favorite but Malbec runs a CLOSE second. I've tried all the flavors and they excel at the beef and the spinach, those two are my faves. So this week I tired the salmon salad at the suggestion of my dining companion. She said she gets it every time. Well, I'm a sucker for a salmon salad and this one was tops. Perfectly cooked salmon, cut into chunks and nicely seasoned. Then they put it on top of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, all crisp and fresh. A bit of lemon vinegarette on the side. Lovely combination. Malbec may become a standby for client lunches! Oh and it's hard to resist a glass of malbec but hey, the "three martini lunch" is so cliched. read more

In the past it's been hit or miss. However last night we had a delicious meal. Appetizers were wonderful and my barramundi was perfect! Definitely would come back. Keep up the good cuisine! read more

We had a lovely dinner here! Yelp did it again for us- we were in the area and found this restaurant. We ordered the pulpo, ojo de bife, lomo, brussel sprouts, and the avocado/tomato salad. Everything was wonderfully flavorful, fresh and satisfying. The restaurant's decor was enjoyable and made for a casual, romantic experience. It was definitely nice to try some of the sauces they brought out for us, but ultimately the chimichurri was on the average side. Still, we came fro steak and the steak was delicious, tender and exactly what we were hoping for. This was a great find for us since the other options were big name steakhouses that we were sick of. We will be returning here instead. read more

Everything I ordered here was good... Things I ordered: Finca de Domingo, salta Ojo de bite al ajo Empanadas Crepe Dulce Leche Food was great, wine was great, and atmosphere was great. As soon as I left, I already wanted to come back. read more

Bodega Malbec - ojo de bite al ajo (ribeye) - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

We spent our lunch here for My son's birthday. There were about 15 of us who went and we reserved the outside patio in the back. We reserved it as private since they don't actually open during lunch hours. With the pandemic, and protocols, they had to place people with a good distance from other tables and staff are wearing masks. The place has a nice ambiance and decors and they serve Argentinean dishes. I like the setting where it's dimlight(indoor dining) so it made me think it's more for a date night for lovers and couples. Romantic setting. Our servers are really nice and observant. They know right away what we need so they asks ahead of time. That's a great talent/skills when you're in the customer service and food industry. People that you help and serve will greatly appreciate it. The food was excellent and fantastic. We ordered skirt steak w 3 sauces, chicken breast w mixed veggies, 3 diffrent types of steak with assorted vegetables. I highly recommend this spot. They're a little pricey for a reason but worth it. Parking is in the back of the restaurant and not that hard to find one. Highly recommend for everything. read more

I have been going to Malbec for many years !! i love the ambiance, the the staff is very friendly and of course I always supported the gay community that been said my last experience unfortunately wasn't up to my expectations!! I got a white fish that was completely different from the one they serve before and was disgusting, I let the server know and she told me that they jut got a new chef !! I hope this "chef" steps up the game and start making Better dishes!! read more

Tried quite a bit of their menu items including the most expensive steak which was a rib eye steak for 39.99. Underwhelming experience. The steak was thin and definitely not prime grade. Subpar dining experience. read more

A small steakhouse next a Japanese restaurant. I have driven past this place countless times and never noticed there was a steak house. Anyway I started with an appetizer the Tuna tartar which was very delicious but what I thought stole the show was the toast it came with. It was flaky, crispy and had all the makings of a great piece of toast which complemented the tuna tartar well. For the main course I had the Lomo Con Compota, its essentially a bacon wrapped steak. The meat was juicy and very tender and the sauce with the caramelized onions and mushrooms were perfect. The cheerful and attentive waiting staff was excellent and seemed to always be one step ahead. I never had ask for more water it would always be refilled at the appropriate time. Cons: I did not like how dark it was in the restaurant but that is just personal preference and didnt weigh in my review. All in all, I had a great over experience 4.6/5. I never give 5s but its nothing personal :). Hope you all enjoy as much as I did. read more

Bodega Malbec - Lomi Con Compota (bacon wrapped steak with caramelized onions, mushrooms) - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

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Extremely disappointing experience. We were told we'd wait about 10 minutes for our 7pm reservation for the kitchen to have a minute to catch up. I've managed restaurants for years, and this was a very reasonable request; one I appreciated. The hostess was polite & communicative. We went to grab a drink at the bar while we waited, and stood for 10 minutes, never to be acknowledged or offered a drink. We were seated & greeted 10 minutes later by our server, Juanita. Our busboy brought our drinks. She never checked to see how our appetizers were. She never brought share plates, even though I stated that we were sharing family style. The entrees were delivered, and she was no where to be found for the next 45 minutes. Water was empty and never refilled. If she had checked to see how we were liking our meal, we would have been able to tell her that the steak we had ordered medium rare was well done, with not a hint of seasoning on it. It was tough, and hard to chew. She showed up, looked at the whole steak on the side of the table, and said "Are you done?" I explained to her about the steak, and she didn't offer to have it recooked or offer another entree, even apologize, just said "Ok," and removed it. She then came back to clear the other plates and said "Do you want dessert or anything else?" I was pretty blown away at her apathetic nature to customer service. There was no manager in sight to assist with the situation. read more

Very intimate. No words to really say. I love this place. read more

Been here for Dinner and Lunch. - Empenadas are very good when they come out hot and piping. Good for sharing. - I got steak on both occasions and I must say that the Rib Eye steak for lunch was superb. It was so good that my colleague was still raving about it. - Their Malbec wines are tasty as well. Definitely will come back again. read more

Went to Bodega on a Wednesday night. Booked through, Open Table for 4 people 8:15pm. We were there 10 minutes and they were asking us if we wanted to order. all the group had not arrived yet. the waitress was not overly open or offering menu chat, I asked what the soup was...and so on. No real attempt to welcome and offer up any real. happiness or invitation of welcome. Weird...anyway,. 5 more minutes later It's... can take your oder.? No offer of app's or nothing.I said to her are you in a hurry? You're kind of stressing me lol? Only to find to the kitchen closed at 9pm. I'm dissaponted. Sorry to say. Did not LOVE my food for the price point. t Steak was sent back (undercooked) and felt rushed for 300$. and an uninterested wait staff I can do that at home. read more

Perfect little local spot that serves crazy awesome starters, steaks and killer desserts. Service was attentive. Carpaccio, burrata, calamari, empanadas and steak were delicious! Creme caramel and crepes for dessert were stellar... Dined at lunch and will certainly be back for dinner read more

Excellent service!! Great happy hour and a beautiful ambience. Great for place for dates or good company. Alcohol selection was impressive as well. read more

Quite possibly the most delicious outside food I've had all of 2017. The salmon ceviche "cebiche" was to die for. An explosion of flavors in every bite. My mom, who doesn't eat seafood in general, especially raw fish, decided to give it a try because of the reaction I had when I dug in. She was very pleased with the taste of it. Perfect amount of citrus and sauces. I could eat that for days! The salmon con tapenade plate was also very satisfying and fulfilling. My dad ordered the Argentinean Sausage platter and the sausages were cooked to perfection. Ended our dinner with the panqueques de dulce de leche and my goodness that was heavenly. The place had a nice classy ambiance with low light, which kind of made it hard to see the menu. Our waiter Carlos was great to us and accommodated our requests. Overall great place for a date or nice dinner! read more

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Hello I came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. I was very happy to have dinner. My husband enjoyed his steak and found it very delicious. I had pasta and it was equally delicious. They have a good wine selection and the server we had gave suggestions for the meat. I will return again to have a delicious meal. read more

Last night I was with a friend and we wanted to go out to dinner. She made a few suggestions but I wanted someplace a bit more upscale than what was suggested. We had both been here in the past and my suggestion was taken quickly. I have eaten here a number of times. This most recent experience was on 5/29/14. I will try to keep this short which is atypical of my usual banter. ;) It has been said that a picture is worth 1,000 words and I uploaded four shots from our meal. I think the one with the empty, dirty plate, says it all. My steak was rare as I requested, it was flavorful, tender and the Malbec sauce was a wonderful compliment. Their vegetables are always great as a side note. My friend had the sole after she saw it being served at another table. She was very happy with her selection. They have no hard bar but do have beer and wine. We both opted for their Sangria which was tasty and refreshing. The restaurant decor is nice and the noise level is low. We ate outside which was nice. This was my first time eating outside. Service is always excellent and this time was no exception. As I said earlier, I posted four photos from our meal last night on the Malbec Yelp page. These shots and more were also posted on Facebook and Instagram showing our meal in progress ;) read more

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I hate to complain but i was served under cooked chicken it was bloody! I took 3 bites before noticing it was undercooked "it was covered in a spicy orange/red sauce so I didn't notice" I called the server over they took my plate back recooked my same plate to fully cook the chicken, mean while my entire party ate I was offered another drink which I was charged for the service wasn't bad but it wasn't good either I wasn't compensated in anyway for being served and eating under cooked chicken all I got was a sorry read more

After enjoying the Santa Monica location a few times, we decided to try the Dine LA deal here. I've got to say, again I am impressed. The pictures online make this location look a bit cheesy, but it was pleasant and attractive in person. The 3 course deal for $39 was delicious, and quite a lot of food for the price: the tartare appetizer had a lot of zippy flavor, the hanger steak with mushrooms was decadent and the braised lamb shank was nice and tender with plenty of flavor. The cooked pear dessert finished things off nicely. The waitress graciously substituted regular fries for sweet potato fries at my companions' request (despite the "no substitution" admonishment on the menu), and did a good job recommending a couple of wines by the glass to make up for my lack of knowledge of the finer points of Argentine viticulture. What makes this place different than other steak joints? Well, the Argentinian vibe, more intense flavors and sauces, and somewhat more relaxed feel to the experience all add up to a pleasant experience. A good spot for a date or just a nice night out. read more

This place is amazing!! We ordered takeout- Ravioles Scarparo and the Pollo a la Diablo, with roasted veggies- and they were delicious! The ravioli was perfectly cooked, sauce had great flavor, and the chicken was juicy. The roasted veggies were very flavorful. This place is highly recommended!! I will definitely come back here. read more

Great spot for date night. Our service was amazing, we dined indoors but there's a covered patio inside. Can't wait to go back!

Great place for a relaxed lunch. Delicious steaks. I highly recommend the Brussel sprouts to start. There are more than enough for two to share. read more

Horrible Valentine's Day experience. We were seating in the back covered patio where there was a draft. My husband and I took my 15 month old son along for the date, but it was so cold and uncomfortable. We asked for a heater and the move it a bit closer but we could not feel the warmth. My sons hands and face were very cold, I almost asked to take everything to go. We had ordered a bottle of wine that was not brought to us until after we were finished with our appetizers. The tuna tartar was gross, seems like they make it with Mayo. We ordered the mix meat plate with rib eye, which lacked flavor. I supposed this is under new ownership, I miss the old Malbec. read more