Visit this restaurant! I recommend it 1000% the Buffalo cauliflower was amazing ...really all the…read morefood we got here was great!! Including the drinks! Kirsten is the best server and she makes the best sangri and watermelon margaritas!! And I'm super picky about my food and drinks I rate this 1000/10 :)

Kirsti was sooo nice and helpful!! Came from out of town and was looking for a nice place to have…read morelunch and this was the perfect place! Such a cute spot!

Came here for lunch with a friend with a reservation, we were seated right away and the staff is…read morevery friendly. The restaurant feels a little modern rustic with plants and modern decor. It's very bright, tall ceilings, large atmosphere. I had a hot English breakfast tea to drink, they brought out loose leaf tea in a beautiful steeping pot that allows for multiple refills. For lunch I had the Ahi Poke Bowl and sweet potato fries. The dipping sauces (blue cheese sauce specifically) with the fries are delicious. The poke bowl has a slaw and spicy noodles with these crunchy coconut crisps on the top that are such a great flavor add to this dish. It's a fresh new take on a poke bowl and I really enjoyed it! Highly recommend this place!

The Granville menu always hits the spot, kudos the kitchen team! ...That Ahi!!!…read more My last visit was really amazing. The kind of restaurant experience that's hard to find. I just got out of work and met up with the bestie to download the week over some drinks. From entrance to exit, the vibe was welcoming. We sat at the bar, Arleeta, Robby, Daniel and Jackson witnessed our indecisiveness and collectively guided us to great drinks and dishes. They also had great energy to have a meal around. 10/10

What an absolutely wonderful evening. It all started with the great customer service on the phone…read morewhen I called to make the reservation. Once we arrived the interior had a relaxed, easygoing vibe, modern but cozy, with stylish design touches that made the whole space feel welcoming and unhurried. Even the waiting area with it's low lit seating surrounded by book cases was really cool. My wife, my sister and I had a wonderful table near the fireplace in the center of the dining area. Nearby were draped booths that would be perfect for a more romantic evening. Our server was, Haley...she was incredible. Very personable, helpful and extremely professional. You'll be in good hands if you're lucky enough to get her! Then the food...Wow. My wife and my sister got the filet migons, watching my wife's euphoric reaction of taking her fist bite made my evening! Omg...thankfully, my wife let me try garlic fries that came with the filets, and they were the best I ever had! I got the Langostino Fettuccine...outstanding. You have to dig a little spicy, which I do...but the vodka cream sauce is the real highlight of this dish. For deserts we got the apple cobbler, the creme brulee and sticky toffee cake. All three were fantastic. But I preferred the cobbler and the toffee cake the most. We didn't get the Le Petit Gateau, their chocolate cake...but we decided to get one to go! HA...it's unbelievably rich and pretty tall and big. It's topped with candied wild cheries...it's two days later and we're still eating this yummy treat. All in all...I would recommend this for any occasion...wether you're looking for just a night out with solid service and great food, to a romantic evening. We got there around 6...but later on there was live music with these two gentlemen on guitars that really played perfect atmosphere music. You can't go wrong with a night out at Firefly!

The great news is I didn't have to worry about parking -- valet is available for just $10, which is…read morean excellent deal. As soon as I walked in, a security guard greeted me right away and kindly asked if I knew where I was going, if I was waiting for someone, or if I needed any assistance. It was a nice welcoming touch. While walking toward my friend, I noticed a beautiful and cozy lounge area with plush couches and a massive library setup. It looked absolutely stunning -- I didn't snap a photo, but I definitely will next time. I can already picture myself there with a glass of wine and a good book, no electronics, just pure relaxation. The wine selection is excellent. The menu is small but everything is full of flavor -- the tastes truly burst in your mouth. My waiter was professional, attentive, and very kind. He offered me several samples until I found the perfect one. The ambiance is wonderful. You're seated inside, but it somehow feels like you're outside. The music is relaxing and soothing, creating the perfect vibe. I highly recommend this spot for a romantic date night or if you just want to escape and enjoy some peaceful time to yourself. I'll definitely be back!

Wood & Water still hit it out of the park for me. I brought a friend who was visiting from out of…read morestate. We actually have met there twice over the past four years. He says it now is his favorite restaurant in the whole valley! The craft cocktails are always so good. Full bar that you can also sit at and have a meal. The vibe is pretty mellow. I don't think there are TVs inside. I have to check next time. The service is always professional and friendly. I think I also like Wood & Water because they offer seafood (Tuna with watermelon appetizer) and the fare is vegetable forward, if I had to describe the menu. The food is never too heavy.

My brother-in-law left this year's Christmas Eve dinner reservation responsibility to me, since he…read moreusually takes us to his favorite restaurants. I remembered seeing Wood & Water across the street from the Le Petit French restaurant we'd eaten at several years ago, and again while driving on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. So, I made the reservation via the Resy dining app and effortlessly secured an early dinner. Although valet service was available, we were lucky to snag an open street parking stall. Upon entering the warm, fire-lit restaurant, the jovial host greeted us and checked us in. He led us into a relatively empty dining room past the beautiful full bar. Within minutes after being seated, it seemed like the host led in a "busload" of fellow Christmas Eve revelers. Our friendly server, Michael, welcomed us, asked if we had any questions about the menus or food allergies, and then took our beverage order. After ordering cocktails and appetizers, we discussed our potential menu selections, perused their wine list, and ordered a bottle of Sangiovese. Michael was excellent about coursing our menu selections. FOOD: -Yellowtail & Watermelon Sashimi: Chili oil, Serrano, ponzu, yuzu onion. It seems that creative preparations of yellowtail or amberjack tuna sashimi are trending in LA restaurants. Wood & Water's combination of buttery yellowtail slices, tender sweet watermelon, spicy Serrano pepper slices, with a drizzle of yuzu onion sauce caught our palates. I especially appreciated the textural aspects and freshness of this appetizer. $22 -Truffle Kennebec Fries: Black summer truffles and pecorino shavings garnished the freshly made, hot, and crisp fries. The massive bowl of shoestring fries caught my husband's and his brothers' attention as we sipped our cocktails. They agreed that W&W's shoestring fries were perfectly fried and seasoned. $19 -Roasted Duck Breast: Michael confirmed the duck breast's medium-rare doneness would be okay, or if I wanted the duck breast to lean more towards rare or more fully cooked. Honestly, I'm pleased with medium-rare doneness, and that's exactly what I received. The deliciously roasted duck breast was plated atop a generous serving of wild mushroom risotto and enhanced with in-house brandied cherries. I was drawn to this dish because I like the pairing of roast duck with a fruit sauce. Although I was drawn to pistachio-crusted lamb chops, I planned to have lamb for dinner the following day. The duck breast had evenly browned, crispy skin, and its meat was tender and succulent. The in-house brandied cherries added a deep fruit flavor, which was enhanced by the warm brandy, along with subtle notes of vanilla and spices. $48 -Pork Chop: Asian Marinade, whole grain Dijon mustard mashed potatoes, quick pickled purple cabbage, and chimichurri. My husband and brother-in-law ordered this dish and were surprised by the thick 1-1/2" pork chop. They didn't think the combination of an Asian marinade would complement the other garnishes (quick-pickled purple cabbage and chimichurri). Still, apparently, after wolfing down the soft, tender, and succulent pork chop, they were proud to admit their "clean plate club membership." $44 -Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Chops: Six tender pistachio-crusted lamb chops were plated atop whipped eggplant with roasted/charred heirloom carrots. My eldest brother-in-law ordered this dish and let me sample a piece of the lamb chop. The pistachio-crusted lamb tasted luxurious and nutty, with flavor-enhancing herbs that created a pleasant savoriness. The roasted/charred heirloom carrots brought along their natural sweetness and a touch of herbaceousness from their seasonings. $62 -Peanut Butter Chocolate Turnover: Although we were all content with our meals and drinks, we were tempted to satiate our "sweet tooth." The peanut butter chocolate turnover appealed to our foursome, who wanted to share. The dessert was served warm, with the turnover's crust light and flaky, and a hot, ooey-gooey peanut butter and melted chocolate interior. The premium vanilla ice cream added an icy, creamy contrast and neutralized or mellowed the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate. $16 We're not residents, but after this dinner, my brothers-in-law and I left wondering why we hadn't tried this restaurant sooner. We'd happily return to try more of their signature cocktails and entrees for flavors, textures, presentation, and value. The service was excellent despite the huge Christmas Eve rush and crowd.

Finally made our way to OyBar to celebrate my birthday. At 6pm on a Wednesday the palce was still…read morejumping! We didn't need to wait for a table, but it was busy. We grabbed two spots at the bar and had wonderful service from Francis and friends. It was greta to see their banter and Francis experimenting with some cocktails. Throughout the evening, I enjoyed the Szechuan Negroni ($20), though it could have had more of the sichuan kick to it, the Bitter Cowboy ($18), and a spicy mezcal-based 'bartender's choice' ($18). JIm G. enjoyed the What's Up Doc? ($18), whiuch was mezcal, aperol, carrot-shrub, and lime. The Cured Salmon Yaki Onigiri was tasty ($9/piece), with creme friache, red onion, dill, miso butter, and everythign spice. We also greatly enjoyed the infamous Wagyu Pastrami Quesadilla ($22). For a birthday treat, we had to get dessert and ordered the carrot cake ($18). While it was pretty pricey, it was also crazy good! Fun spot with good energy, great service, and, at least on a weeknight, easy street parking in front with no meters!

I decided to take myself out on a solo date after a stressful few weeks and had been really excited…read moreto try Oi Bar. It's super close to me, parking wasn't too difficult, and the space delivered immediately -- dim red lighting, cozy and moody, perfect for a night out solo. They had a Passover specials menu that looked amazing. I was tempted by the open-faced Hillel sandwich with matzo, wasabi butter, apple, wine reduction, and pine nuts. The smoked brisket with Coca-Cola curry also looked great when it came out for the couple next to me -- until I overheard them say the meat was tough and they sent it back. That helped me decide. I started with the freezer martini, ordered with both a twist and an olive. Clean, cold, and exactly what I wanted. I almost ordered a second. For my first dish I ordered the saag burrata -- Indian-spiced creamed spinach with burrata and grilled baguette. Fantastic. The burrata was cool and creamy, the spiced spinach underneath was warm and deeply flavorful. My only note was the bread -- three very thin slices felt skimpy for the amount of dip. A couple more would've balanced it perfectly. For my main I ordered the OG burger, mostly because I'm a horseradish lover and was excited about the horseradish crème fraîche. About two bites in I noticed it was extremely rare -- and I'm someone who appreciates medium rare, but this was beyond that. I let the server know, he handled it graciously, apologized, and had it remade quickly. I appreciated that. He also ended up comping it, which I genuinely wasn't expecting and went a long way. At that point I was finishing my martini and ready to head home, so I took the burger to go. The next day I reheated it -- bun on, everything still on it, minute and twenty seconds in direct heat. The outside was noticeably darker and crispier than the first one, clearly cooked harder this time. The flavors were there. I added a little hot sauce and it was working -- until I got to the middle. Still raw. Chewy in a way that wasn't medium rare, wasn't even close. As a chef I know what a burger should feel like after that much heat. The fact that it reheated to piping hot on the outside and was still raw in the center tells me the issue was in how it was formed or how thick it was packed -- and I have the pictures to prove it. I'll be honest -- it didn't stop me from wanting to go back. It just means I'm never ordering the burger again, which genuinely makes me sad because the flavor profile was there. The horseradish could've been punchier and the pickled onion more present, but the bones of the dish were good. It just couldn't execute consistently, twice. What I know is that OyBar has something. The creativity is real, the vibe is real, the saag burrata alone is worth the trip. I wish I tried out the the Oy burger with hoisin ketchup and Dijon -- that sounds more like what I was looking for. And I already told a friend we need to come back to share a few dishes because the menu feels like it's built for that. Highlights: Freezer martini, saag burrata, moody atmosphere, creative progressive menu, server handled a tough situation with genuine grace Could improve: Burger temperature consistency (twice is a pattern, not a mistake), bread portion with the burrata, stronger horseradish presence

Black Market Liquor bar is just a fun time from start to finish…read more The interior is spacious, with both a bar area and booths around the exterior and some high tops in the middle. There's a small exterior patio on Ventura Blvd as well, but we prefer inside. Servers are super nice and helpful. Food came out fast and you never really feel rushed. It's a good vibe to hang out ordering drinks with friends. We loved everything that we had, but the meatballs and cauliflower were stand outs. The brown butter sauce on the ricotta gnudi was delicious and we definitely tried to get up every last drop with our bread. Great and approachable neighborhood spot!

I really wanted to love this place because the food was genuinely excellent--fresh, flavorful…read more Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the experience. I was dining with a friend and we were enjoying our time, had just ordered a glass of wine, and were about to order more food. Out of nowhere, someone who appeared to be either the host or manager approached us and, in a very condescending and unapologetic tone, told us we needed to leave by 7 PM because the table was reserved. There was no prior mention of any time limit--nothing on the website, and we had made a reservation ourselves. What made it worse was the delivery: no attempt to accommodate us, no flexibility, and no courtesy. It felt abrupt and frankly rude, especially considering we were still actively ordering. It's disappointing because the kitchen clearly delivers, but the lack of basic hospitality and respect for guests makes it hard to want to return. Great food can only go so far when the service leaves you feeling unwelcome.

Food was great also has live music plus drinks place has good vibes love the area has alot to doread more

As a local, this is the 1st time I ordered pizza and was impressed enough to review. Don't sleep on…read moreit! Pizza has an ephemeral quality I can't put my finger on, but exactly what you crave. I think it's the sauce? Complex and elevates everything. Crispy char on pepperoni hits sweet spot many places don't nail. Crust is suitably thin/chewy, but more neutral delivery than elevating. Not enough to downgrade, but can be touched up. We don't have a lot of pizza options in this area, so this is in the top 2 along with Joe's.

I love this spot. I live right down the road so I can walk there…read more It's absolutely gorgeous, inside and outside. They've gotten too pricey for me to go all the time, but they're great for happy hour and for brunch. Just wish they still did bottomless! The service can be hit or miss, but the food is always on point. I'm a huge fan of their deviled eggs and of the fries. The drinks are absolutely delicious too (just standard LA high pricing now).

Food was pretty darn good and for the price and atmosphere I was happy with it…read more What made it a great evening the most was our server Amanda. She was attentive, courteous, and kind even with a full house of guest. My wife and I appreciated her greatly. To us she made the experience to come back for.

okay we had these two servers (one was training) Maia and I'm so sorry I do not remember the…read moretrainee's name but she was fierce. We had such incredible service, the meal was phenomenal. I got the fettuccine Alfredo and my friend got the lobster roll. we shared the crème brûlée and it was PHENOMENAL. vibes of the restaurant were fantastic. The food runner was also great. over all GREAT time

Rouge is one of the few places that consistently brings the right crowd, the right music, and that…read moreenergy you actually go out for. Definitely make a reservation, weekdays are chill, but weekends get busy in the best way. The ambience is what really makes it stand out. It genuinely feels like you've stepped into Tulum the dim lighting, earthy tones, and that effortlessly elevated vibe that makes you want to stay all night. The food is solid (seriously, order the pasta), and getting there isn't a hassle with both valet and street parking options. I do wish they had something going on earlier in the week though, because a Monday night here is underrated and deserves more hype. Drinks are a highlight too. My go-to is the "Divorce Papers"--just trust me on that one. And the service? That's where they really separate themselves. Narek runs the place in a way you don't see often always present, always aware, making sure everything flows smoothly without missing a beat. It creates an experience that feels taken care of without being over the top. Overall, it's a true go-to right now. Great crowd, great music, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back. Easily one of the best spots on Ventura right now !

Steak was SO soft and tender. 10/10 Pretzel also 10/10…read more I came here for happy hour and had 3 margaritas. They were delicious. Good energy and ambiance in this place and food comes out super quick.

Just had an unfortunate experience. I love this place. Really. The ordering system just sucks. You…read morehave to be super patient and if other people are dicks there's no one that's going to help you. I was in a long line and the 2 girls in front of me let 2 girls that they were with cut. The guy behind me and the woman behind him exchanged glances with me but whatever. Just as the bartender is getting the last of the 2 girl's their drink, their friend walks up. And I just say to her, "do not cut. Your friends just did. Don't do it again." She says she's not and asks like it's her first day on earth. Then .3 seconds later her friend that was getting her drink orders on behalf of the girl that just stepped in front. And I say, "I just said don't do that and you just did it". And she denied that she was doing it. So I look at the bartender and I say, "they've cut multiple times." To which he raises his hand with a sort of like, "I only work here" shrug and I walked off. It was so rude. The service is so bad. It makes me really sad because I think it's a really cool place, but it's not worth it. Especially if the bar staff is not going to do anything to help the situation. Very disappointing.