Larsen's exceeded my expectations! This was my first time visiting, and I came with a group of mom friends for happy hour. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome. They were incredibly accommodating and the service was outstanding from start to finish. GM Jaimie was also very attentive and checked in on our table throughout the evening, which made us feel genuinely taken care of. Our server, Brian, was fantastic!!! friendly, super attentive, and always one step ahead of anything we needed. He truly made the experience even better. The drinks were all excellent. I tried the house white wine, the peach martini, and the espresso martini, and every single one was a 10/10. The happy hour menu had great options, and all of our food came out fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious! Between the exceptional service, great atmosphere, and amazing food and drinks, Larsen's made such a great first impression. I'll definitely be back with my family and our moms' group. 10/10 Highly recommend! read more

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Let me first start by saying, the food is delicious (when cooked to the right temperature), but the service, that's a bit questionable. The other night we checked in for our reservation & the hostess proceeded to take us to our table. She initially took us to a table set for 6, meanwhile we were a party of 7, so she motioned for us to sit at the next table, which was set for 7 people. Upon walking to our table & pulling out our chairs, a man in a suit, who I presume was the manager, asked if we had been helped. He completely caught us off guard because we hadn't even sat down yet. I answered him yes, & then he proceeded to tell me that usually someone from the front would walk us to our table (as if we had just walked into the restaurant & sat ourselves). What?! I responded & told him the host did. In actuality, she walked us to the vicinity of our table, not right up to our table, but that's a discussion for him to have with the hostess. Being we were customers & this was a nicer restaurant in comparison to a more casual or fast food place, the way in which the manager confronted us & handled the situation was completely unprofessional. Anyways, the rest of our party soon joined us & after ordering drinks & a couple of appetizers, we ordered our food. Well, out of the 3 medium well steaks we ordered, all 3 were brought to us rare (red & much more raw inside than we prefer, or ordered). We sent all 3 back & when they came back, they were better, but still not medium well). This is surprising because being Larsen's is a steakhouse, I would think the cooks would be able to gauge the temperatures more accurately. Needless to say, the seasoning they use gives their steaks a delicious flavor, so we did enjoy that. Another issue we encountered was our waiter, although very nice, took the initiative of charging our party for extra kids chicken tenders, simply because our friends' daughters were sharing them & had asked for an extra plate. While that was a kind gesture, he should have asked their parents if they would like extra tenders, not just do it & then charge us. Also, my friend's husband ordered 2 sides with his prime rib, thinking it came with 2 sides. When the bill came it reflected the $10 additional side, so he asked the waiter about how it, to which the waiter responded that the menu clearly states that it only comes with one side. I understand that & our friend's husband clearly didn't see that (nor did we pay attention when he ordered it, we were talking), but typically in cases like this, the waiter would let the person know that they would be happy to accommodate their request, but that the extra side will be an additional charge. After being at the restaurant for over 2 hours between the slow service, issues with our steaks, & discrepancies over the additional charges (which the waiter did take care of), we left a little less than satisfied with the restaurant, & the waiter was clearly not happy with us. Although the waiter took care of everything, not once did the manager come back to our table to apologize or ask how everything was. Usually when there's an issue, the manager will stop by the table to check in. I don't know that we'll be returning to this location. read more

I love coming here for special occasions, they have great vibes and wine! Thank you JJ for always giving us exceptional service.

This is a separate review for the bar. I LOVE sitting at the bar, especially when Brian is working as he always takes care of us and puts thought into our experience and enjoyment. Would recommend again and again. read more

Outstanding dining experience last night. Server Danielle, Bartender Allen and Manager Jamie were once again outstanding in their attentiveness. The cocktails, appetizer and meal were absolutely delicious. Can't wait to return! read more

Great dinner for our anniversary tonight!! The food and service were impeccable, kuddos to the best server Keron. He made it the perfect dinner. read more

I came here for dinner and I was sat at the bar immediately. The servers and bartenders were wonderful and very attentive. There is a variety of liquor and cocktails to choose from. The atmosphere is super upscale and chill. Great place to take a date here. Although the menu is a little pricey, you can definitely feel the freshness of the ingredients and it tastes delicious. I recommend coming here between 5 and 7 to take advantage of their happy hour deals on alcohol and food. Overall I had a fantastic experience here and I would a hundred percent come back if I had the chance. read more

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The food is ok. You get a lot of cuts of meat other steakhouses don't offer, but the taste is average. The service is a little lacking in the attentiveness. Takes a while to get bread and our waitress hardly checked back in with us. Ambiance is nice and dark. The place is clean and comfortable, but for half the price I can have better service and tastier food at some other places. read more

The crab cakes were a paste of filling Didn't see one piece of crab. Filet mignon was not a filet mignon cut. Chewy and tasteless. Won't be back. read more

Third time coming here and I have to say I won't be back. I came for happy hour and the server was friendly but once again we had to get a manager to get our bill and leave. Very strange but consistent from past history. Made the mistake of ordering fish tacos, they were fried but very little fish? My friend loved her filet mignon sliders and says she gets much better service in The dining room. I sure hope so and they have to because this place is busy. I don't eat steak or I would try again. read more

Used to be a great place to gather and have a quality meal. Now the quality of the food has dipped, the service and customer satisfaction is way low. To top it off they no longer accept cash, why is the customer inconvenienced ? Think we'll be taking our business elsewhere going forward. read more

I really wanted to love this place, but I never do, but my husband likes their Filet Mignon Prime. In my opinion this restaurant is extremely expensive and over priced. The service was excellent, Shannon is an excellent waitress. Jaimie is an attentive manager who touches base with each table. We said it was good, but good is really not great, especially at these prices. The Filet Mignon 8 oz. Dry aged Prime is $69, mine was cooked perfectly, medium rare plus, but oh my, tasteless. Not an ounce of seasoning. My husband said his was good. They offered to take it back for more seasoning, I appreciated it, but I wasn't confident they could pull it off without overcooking. The $69 price only includes 1 side. We selected the loaded potato. That was a disappointment too. It was already opened almost flat with just cheese pressed/melted on it, very hard not a fluffy potato. The sour cream and butter served on the side. My husband said his potato was weird too. The salad? Unfortunately the ceasar salad was swimming in the dressing. Again, service was excellent and the staff tries really hard to please. I just won't be back, my husband may give it another try. I would give it a 2 star, but with my husband liking his steak, I pressed the 3 star button. read more

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Came for Happy Hour. The Place- Nice and Upscale. The Service- Friendly and attentive. The Food- 1) Spinach and Artichoke Dip- Good but should be a little bigger. 2) Filet Mignon Sliders- Very good and recommended. 3) Fish Tacos- Good and recommended. 4) 16oz Draft Beers- Good and cold. Parking- Super easy as they share a very large parking lot with other businesses. read more

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Our server, Scott, was attentive and fun. The meals were delicious and the desert, made by Angelica, was fantastic. We had a great time and highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Let me start by saying this: We love Larsen's Grill and the food is always delicious, but we did have a recent disappointing experience, unfortunately. My fiancé and I made Valentine's Day reservations about two weeks in advance because we were really looking forward to eating here -- especially the burgers. They only offer one type of burger and it is DELICIOUS. But there was no mention anywhere on OpenTable or the restaurant's website that a prix fixe menu would be required for the holiday. Only after we were seated at our table were we given a prix fixe menu and told it was the only option. The burgers we specifically came for weren't available, so we had to leave without ordering. It was embarrassing, frustrating, and very disappointing, especially since this was a special occasion we planned ahead for. The issue wasn't the prix fixe menu itself -- it was the lack of communication beforehand. A simple notice during booking would have saved us the time and disappointment. read more

I always love coming to Larsen's, and tonight was another great experience. Even though the bar was extremely busy, Brian and Saul provided outstanding service from start to finish. They were attentive, friendly, and always one step ahead, making sure everything was taken care of without us ever having to ask. Their professionalism and positive attitudes made us feel genuinely welcome, even during such a hectic shift. It's service like theirs that keeps me coming back. Thank you, Brian and Saul, for making another visit to Larsen's exceptional! read more

Visited here while taking a trip to the Reagan Library. Highly Recommended! Great service and reasonably priced. We have happy hour items and were very surprised with the quality and quantity of what we received. read more

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This place is fabulous! This is our second time here, and so far we have enjoyed all our meals. The service from Chris was Exceptional, and the ambiance was relaxing and comfortable. Filet mignon sashimi and the bacon wrapped shrimp is going to be our go-to appetizers! SO good! The Lobster bisque was heavenly, and my husband enjoyed his surf and turf. The presentation for these dishes are beautiful. My blackened chicken pesto was OK, and my daughter enjoyed her California roll. Note: Fit in dessert! I promise you, you won't regret it. The key lime and brownie with vanilla ice cream were amazing! read more

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Just spoke to the Manager, Jamie. What a true professional and asset to the organization. A business should always be concerned with a less than postive review and she reached out. Jamie listened to my issues with the service that evening and didn't give excuses. We agreed that although sometimes people fall short of expectations, it's important to be on your game no matter what. We'll be back because the service and food have been exceptional through the years. Thank you Jamie read more

Enjoyed an amazing dinner. Food was delicious as usual! Scott did an amazing job serving us he's the best! Will be asking for him moving forward! Great staff! read more

Food was great , service horrible Ambiance ok. But based on service a lack there of , I will never return . People were complaining all around drinks came routinely then that was never a refill on water or even asking to refill our drink wine! They were a little busy , but when we finally had someone come to the table it had been 25 minutes or so I asked the server what was up he said understaffed with a not so caring attitude. Not a good representative for the company even upon sitting down the manger had same attitude like come at your own will . To many restaurants to choose from to use hard earned money . read more

OVERPRICED! And overrated! Paid $45.00 for a steak that wasn't prepared proper, and was chewy, and had veins throughout the steak. After the evening out, with six people, the bill was hefty. I did not feel the quality of the steak/food was anywhere near the amount I paid. Our entire party was disappointed and dissatisfied. I will not return! I am more than happy to pay a good amount but in return for good quality. read more

We typically visit Larsen's in Woodland Hills and absolutely love it, especially for their happy hour. Wanting to try something new, we decided to check out Larsen's Grill for its BBQ offerings, also during happy hour to enjoy the vibe. Unfortunately, the BBQ selection was underwhelming. We ordered ribs, which had an unusual, off-putting flavor. The other appetizers we tried were decent, though the crab cakes and tacos, as always, stood out positively. On the bright side, their drinks are excellent, and the atmosphere is pleasant. We'll stick to our usual Woodland Hills location moving forward. read more

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Our experience last night for our anniversary was less than positive. It started with us being seated right at our reservation time (7:15 on a Sunday night). It took over 10 minutes before they acknowledged us and poured some waters. Then another 6-8 minutes for our server to say hello. Keep in mind it was NOT CROWDED. We have two children, so a 17 minute wait to even order drinks or an appetizer is brutal. They were whining. We were bummed. They finally brought out our drinks another 8-9 minutes later. Our lobster roll came out a few minutes after that. By the time the server came back around to put in our entrée orders it had now been another 10 minutes. He told us the specials and we placed our orders. They put us right on the edge of the bar section and it looked like the bartender was even coming around more frequently to his tables than our server - and he had to make drinks for the whole restaurant. I ordered a second drink which took another 10+ minutes to arrive. When our food finally came out, everything looked OK except my porterhouse looked like a thin skirt steak that one would order at Chili's not a $74 wet aged porterhouse at a luxury restaurant. When we made our reservation, I told them it was our anniversary in multiple places. Then the server came out and asked us for our dessert order. That threw us off because I figured they realized it was our actual anniversary. To the servers credit he did immediately go get us a nice dessert to celebrate our big day. All told, the experience was not very good. We were going to go to Maestros instead, but since we live in Simi Valley, we wanted to give Larsen's a chance. Considering that our bill ended up being $275 we probably should've just gone to Maestros. We saw the manager walk by 6+ times and he never once checked in with us even though the restaurant was not crowded. Overall, it was a very disappointing dinner. One would expect premium service at a place like this and the service was terrible. Ambiance was fine. read more

Really a great meal. The service is impeccable. We began with barbecued shrimp, we had Cesar salads. We both had steaks and they were superb. Preferably prepared. Service was attentive but not intrusive. read more

So disappointed with our experience tonight :( we came to Larsen's Grill to celebrate my Wife's birthday & we were so excited because we were craving a nice steak! But other than the garlic bread rolls, Lobster Roll & Creme Brûlée dessert, the food was very underwhelming. We ordered a dozen Oysters and for some reason, it had this weird (not fresh) after taste. My Wife and I eat a lot of oysters so we were not happy with the ones we got. Our Caesar Salad was a bit salty and then we ordered the 20oz Porterhouse Steak w/ Mushroom Toppings and it came out very salty. They were nice enough to redo another steak and this time it came with the mushrooms on the side. The Steak was good but the mushrooms were still very salty! It's was just a turn off after that because when you're gonna pay $70-$80 for a steak, this shouldn't happen. Whoever is back there cooking up the dishes needs to chill with the Salt! I'd rather add salt to my dishes. The Manager came over to address our concerns and we appreciated that but it still didn't change our experience tonight. Our server Shannon was AMAZING! We felt bad because she was outstanding and it wasn't her fault our food came out salty. The ambiance inside was nice, not too crowded. We were just bummed since we celebrated our Anniversary here last year and enjoyed it so much so we came back to celebrate another special occasion and were disappointed. read more

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We were there for a dinner, awesome place for family any age. Very delicious food and great service. Scott was our server, very professional, respectful and on point. We will go back there for sure. read more

We come here allll the time and this time I must say it's been THHHHHEEEEE WORST SERVICE EVER

Larsen's is still one of our favorite places to come for our family celebrations. We've been here for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, mother's day, and to celebrate those we have lost. At every visit, the Larsen's staff has taken great care of us. The food and service have both been amazing. Everything I've tried on the menu has been great. A few of our favorites are the garlic cheese bread, the spinach artichoke dip, the beef dip, and the new york steak. And don't forget to finish your meal with a butter cake. The servers and staff are friendly and treat you like family. The restaurant is beautifully kept. We love Larsen's and will keep coming back. read more

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First timer. I oredered the Prime Roast Beef Dip. It was tender, not much on flavor and was on a bulky roll. Stated it was on chibatta. It wasn't. It came with a side, but I didn't eat it so I can't comment on that. The price was $30, about the cost of every other inflated meal. I would try again, but maybe another menu item. We ordered to-go so no comment on service or ambiance. read more

Was looking forward to celebrating a friend's birthday here. We decided to order their seafood platter which was Lobster, Shrimp Scampi, King crab legs and one side. We did ask prior to ordering how much it was. So we were shocked that when the large platter came it had one tiny lobster and I mean tiny, 6 regular size shrimps and one crab leg cut in half and our side of asparagus for $150!!! We asked if it was shareable, they said yes. Not only was the lobster small, it was completely overcooked as well as the shrimp. You couldn't even cut the lobster it was so rubbery. Our server was very friendly and kind and did bring us another lobster . Honestly we should have just sent the whole thing back. Was not at all worth the price. As far as a steak house goes, we didn't order any due to the photo on the wall of small calf's. I really don't want to look at a photo of the animal I'm about to eat. The only thing good was the free birthday plate they brought my friend. Definitely not coming back and not worth the money. read more

Excellent atmosphere, great waiters, and good food. I got the Prime Rib and loaded baked potato and it definitely did not disappoint. My group of 6 was well taken care of and we'll be back soon. read more

Thanksgiving! Visiting my mum and we didn't have reservations. What?? Yes, it happens! We checked out Larsen's as they were open, and they looked busy. Immediately they were warm, welcoming, and the decorations looked beautiful! There was allocated seating for walk-ins, and that was perfect! They offered a special menu, a thanksgiving dinner or many selections from steaks, seafood, and many wonderful options. Choices!! My boyfriend and mum got their thanksgiving feast. For me? If I don't cook my own feast, as no one can cook like me- I don't bother to be disappointed. Just a fact. So I ordered a beautiful filet with a great salad, and twice baked potato. We started with cocktails. Our server was Allen from the bar, and what a terrific young man! My mum is 90 years old, and doesn't act like it, but all the servers were so kind and complimentary to my mum, it made her day!!! This is rare in servers today, and all the servers were top notch, and deserved the highest praise and tips- as they gave up their holiday to serve others at their job. And it was busy! They must've worked hard setting up for the holiday, as everything went like perfection. The food was awesome! My mum enjoyed all her food, as did my boyfriend. These two are picky eaters, and watching them enjoy their food was a pleasure for me. My salad, was so delicious. When you are craving something and receive it, it's magical. Oh, my filet was so perfect, MW, and tasted amazing in every bite, I looked like I was in a food dream. Perfect pink, more medium which I wanted, juicy, and the char was exceptional! I wonder what they use? The potato twice was yummy, and I devoured my delicious meal. My mum had leftovers, and my boyfriend cleaned up his meal, and then had pie for dessert. Our service was tops, by every person working there- the manager certainly knew how to hire, manage, and make a busy holiday successful for all. Again, I may seem to gush, but I have seen it all in my over mid sixty plus years! Making mature people feel welcome in today's times is something of a rarity in the service industry today. But I stand corrected. My mums happiness said it all. Thank you Allen, and I hope your family spoiled you after your shift, and to all the servers at Larsen's on thanksgiving day. When we are in town again, you'll be our best choice for dinner. Happy holidays and God bless you all! read more

Do not order the lobster. Larsen's, everything else we ordered was great. But if you can't carry fresh lobster in house, take it off the menu. It was awful. read more

Price is so expensive, the food is Ok, when we eat for dinner place is so pack. Service is Ok, Ambience not really.

Came for a date night tonight and had a great experience with my family, our sever Scott was the best he made sure we had everything we needed and more! He was not only attentive but also friendly & overall great vibes we will be returning again food was really yummy! read more

My wife and I came here on a Sunday night to celebrate our late valentine day dinner. It worked out for us because my wife wanted to visit a store next door before coming here so I made reservations over OpenTable. We found parking easily in the front because this plaza usually doesn't get busy and has tons of parking spots. We checked in like 5 minutes after our reservation but I confirm on the text message that we were on the way. The inside of this restaurant is very dark, when we went to the Woodland Hills location the inside is much more brighter. It took like 5 minutes for us to get seated and we were seated toward the back. Our waitress was Danielle and she was wonderful with us. They give us complimentary bread and then we placed our food order. I went with their Chilean Sea bass (I usually get steak here) and I was able to sub out the asparagus with fries. My wife went with the Chardonnay Soaked Cedar Plank Salmon and got a side of the five cheese macaroni. Our food didn't take long to come out and we were excited to eat our meal. My wife like her Salmon and I tried it which I thought it was tasty. My Chilean Sea Bass was amazing but the rice had some hard pieces and munchy. My fries were crunchy and I don't think they have regular ketchup here unless my taste buds was off. When our waitress Danielle came back to check on us, I told her about my rice and she asked if I wanted a another side dish of rice but I told her it was fine. The highlight of the night was when I went to the bathroom and saw they have mouthwash there. I never saw that before at any steak or high end restaurant. Overall we had a good dinner and now I can say we tried the 3 Larsen location, the other one we tried was the Encino location. read more

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I have been a frequent guest at the Simi Valley location, but the lack of consistency has finally forced me to leave a review. My go-to order is the beef dip sandwich, which is priced at $30. At this price point, you expect premium quality, but unfortunately, it only hits the mark about 40% of the time. Despite specifically requesting it lean and medium-rare, it routinely comes out overcooked, excessively fatty, and looking like a sloppy mess of chipped beef. It genuinely resembles cheap, microwaved steak from a grocery box. When I raised this issue with the manager, they simply shrugged it off, stating they didn't know and "that's just how it is." This is terrible customer service for an upscale restaurant. The true standouts here are Chadd, who works tirelessly and seems to do everything, and Allen, our server, who is the only one capable of pushing the kitchen to get the order right. Aside from their efforts, the kitchen falls short--the sides are highly inconsistent, with past-prime, frazzled asparagus and heavily charred Brussels sprouts. For a $30 entree, I shouldn't have to roll the dice on quality. read more

Had a great time tonight. Celebrated my wife's birthday with a complimentary dessert. Chris was a great server, steering us to amazing entrees. Filet was very flavorful and the Mac and cheese side was a very well balanced Mac. It can be a romantic setting or a boisterous meeting, up to you. read more

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Went tonight and the food was amazing. Our server was great. KaRon was very friendly and professional.