When to try them out as we were looking for something different. WOW, glad we did…read more The food and service were outstanding. Pretzel balls for an appetizer. Fresh and outstanding flavor with a nice mustard dipping sauce. A baked apple salad which was amazing. We shared these and a French dip. Properly cooked with one of the best au jue sauces you will find. We will be going back there.

I really don't like giving 1 star reviews, but it is hard to find a saving grace from me and my…read morefamily's experience here last night. When we got there, there were only a few tables with guests in the whole restaurant, likely because we got there at 8pm and they close at 9pm. But we stood at the front for a few minutes before anyone greeted us, and when we finally were "greeted", a man just came up to us and looked at us with confusion and didn't say anything, just raised his eyebrows. I said, "Hi! We have 5 adults. May we sit outside please?" He said sure and guided us outside to our table with not much said. We waited quite a while before a server came over to us, and it ended up being the same guy that brought us to the table originally. He came over to us and said, "Drinks?" It was sort of awkward how unwelcome we felt. That was pretty much our entire experience with the server: very slow service, and very few words. Once we put our food order in, we grabbed the Uno deck at a neighboring table to play until the food came out. That was actually really fun! But we waited for the food for so long - playing multiple games of Uno with 5 people and still not having our food. It was painful - especially since it seemed there was not much going on around us. Our hope was the food would be a saving grace here to our first time experience at this restaurant, but unfortunately it was not. My father-in-law liked his salmon dish, and my husband said the steak melt was decent, rating it at a 6.5-7/10. My mother-in-law said she liked her French dip, but barely touched it. My sister-in-law's short ribs had way too much sauce on it and too much salt, so she could not finish hers either because of that. My truffle burger was overwhelmed by blue cheese to the point where you could not taste anything else, so I also could not finish mine because of that. In the end, we all spoke about it and the highlight for our family was that they had Uno available for tables to play. But unfortunately we all agreed we would never be back.

tried tri tip hash, was phenomenal. Server Katie was helpful in accommodating within the menu and…read morelovely vibe! Would come back here!

First time here for brunch and it did not disappoint. Saw former Miami Heat basketball star, Jaime…read moreJaquez sitting next to us. Now with Milwaukee Buck which is pretty cool. This was once Lucille BBQ which I love and enjoyed. Though I'm sad to see it go, Second and Saint is a great addition to Topanga Village. Atmosphere and decor is beautiful, both indoor and outdoor. The huge black tree decor inside in the restaurant is great sculptural focal point and compliments the space well. The outdoor patio has lounge style vibe and very cozy. We sat outside which was perfect because we had our dog with us. Service was very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Bloody Mary was sinfully delicious! Both pork belly lettuce wrap and meatballs were divine. Toasted bread that came with meatballs provides the perfect vehicle for mopping up all the scrumptious tomato sauce and ricotta. We ordered steak and eggs, steak frites and chorizo/egg tacos. The steaks were outstanding, brandy peppercorn sauce and fries cooked in duck fat added an extra layer of yumminess to the steak frites. Chorizo eggs taco was solid and had nice kick. Plentiful parking option Overall, great dining experience worthy of a return visit.

Came in on a Saturday evening and was surprised by how empty it was, but honestly, it made for such…read morea nice and relaxing dinner. We sat outside, and the views paired with all the lights made for such a beautiful atmosphere! Our server, Collen, was so sweet and helpful, especially when we needed suggestions on what to order. The food was good overall. I personally would've liked the cauliflower to have a little more crunch, but the flatbread was definitely the star of the show, she was delicious!! The drinks were also really good. Between the beautiful outdoor seating, good food, drinks, and friendly service, I'd definitely come back!

***** 5 star experience!!! *****…read more this restaurant really has an awesome brunch menu!!!!

We stopped by Wood Ranch for lunch on a weekend. We came in around 1pm and were seated immediately…read moreby the host. This eatery was busy yet not congested. There were only 2 families with bigger parties in the waiting area when we arrived. As the host takes us to our booth we noticed all the booths and dining seats were occupied. Excellent customer service by Junior. Thank you Junior. We informed him our child has peanut and tree nut food allergies. He made sure to inform the kitchen. Junior also checked on us several times, asked how we're doing and replenished our water. Our order was brought out within 15 to 20 minutes of ordering. Today's lunch order consisted of Wood Ranch Tri Tip with Mac & Cheese, Cheeseburger sliders and BBQ Chicken breast with fries. We were also given fresh garlic bread twice. It was good and fresh out of the oven. The BBQ chicken was flavorful and tender. It was not over cooked. The Tri Tip was medium rare just how my husband likes it. Mac & Cheese was not over saturated which he enjoyed. The Cheeseburger sliders were all tender and not over cooked. We look forward to dining at Wood Ranch Northridge again.

Allow us to start off by saying that Sundays are a bit of a wait, but it's worth it…read more Accompanied by David the manager who immediately assisted us. Making us feel like we were Vip's in this busy delicious establishment.. We come here about once every month and a half and it's always a good time. Service is on point food comes out quickly quality and ease. My daughter usually has the Buckeye cooked to perfection I usually order the tri-tip. And my son has Lyder burgers with an overwhelming amount of broccoli and mac & cheese straight to the heart. The hustling and bustling observer, thinking of dishes and murmur of the Guest. The atmosphere isn't half big booths, full dining room all the time and happy people. A warm shout out to the manager, David for making sure that all of our needs were met.

If you love octopus, you absolutely have to try their octopus dish! I loved it, and the steak was…read moreincredible too. Everything was amazing -- the food, the atmosphere, and the service. Highly recommend!

Pretty good food, would recommend with the family! The pastas were good sizes, and the truffle…read morefires are bomb

I had not been to Davenport's in years so I was excited that we were going to have a lecture dinner…read morehere on Wednesday evening. Parking was without stress, it is behind the building and with validation the parking is complimentary from the restaurant. The outside courtyard looks so magical with all the lush trees and the outdoor lights, I love it! Our lecture was inside in the large room, and the seating was plentiful in a board room-like table with large comfortable chairs. To begin we were served fresh bread with whipped butter and Spinach, Kale, and Artichoke dip. Both were delicious and a good whetting to the appetite. Next came the second course, I got the House salad and oh my goodness, that salad was soooo good and a very generous portion that I honestly ended up getting full from the salad! The greens were fresh, and the mix of candied pecans, roasted beets, and goat cheese on top made for a perfect mix of flavors. Probably my very favorite salad that I've eaten in quite a while! For my main course I had ordered the Parmesan Crusted Jidori Chicken Breast which lay on a bed of steamed spinach and Mashed potatoes. I took a few bites to enjoy the fresh cooked meal and then had to have the rest boxed for lunch the next day. Then dessert came, I LOVE creme brulee and it was so light and fluffy and perfect that I ended up eating the whole thing. What was nice is the creme brulee did not feel heavy in my belly and I didn't feel weighed down despite how full I felt! Staff was really kind, they all greeted us and introduced themselves by name and they whisked in and out with our orders and with drink refills. I definitely recommend Davenport's restaurant!!! Can't wait to come back!

Was in the area the other day so we decided to stop by for a late lunch about 45 minutes before…read morethey closed for the afternoon. We were able to walk right in and grab a table as the afternoon rush was over. First, it is a cute restaurant with nice ambiance inside. You can also eat outside it looked like, but it was hot so that was not going to be an option. Started with the mini crab cakes and the tuna on crispy rice. The crab cakes had a good amount of crab in them, which was really nice, but they definitely tasted under seasoned. The tuna on crispy rice was great though, topped with avocado and a spicy mayo. Nice crispiness on the outside, soft rice in the middle, good flavor, just a nice bite. For entrees we tried the chimichuri steak sandwich, the French dip and the lobster roll. The lobster roll looks the part but was light on the actual lobster, in our opinions. Felt the bread to everything else ratio was really off, so it feels like mostly bread with some lobster here and there. The chimichuri steak sandwich comes with arugula, gruyere, roasted peppers and grilled shallots and was a decent bite but not overly memorable. The French dip, on the other hand, was really tasty with that au jus and melted cheese. That was the real winner. Overall, nice ambiance, drinks were decent, some misses and some hits. If you go, definitely get the French dip and the tuna of sticky rice, slip that liner roll and the mini crab cakes and up to you on the chimichuri steak sandwich.

Family owned and operated, great wing, garlic fries and some really amazing salads. Friendly…read moreservice and some awesome specials. What ! Smash burgers on Tuesday! Spank me now!. Help me now , just can't understand what you all want! Pepper steak makes you wanna cry. Checking in! Btw the drinks make your IQ DROP.

So interesting I lived in the valley all my life and zip through this area so much yet I've never…read morenoticed or knew that Paragon was at this location. Sick of bad sports bars and even worse food and insane crowds decided to try this place after finding it here. They have a pretty good size parking lot in the back but still only barely found one spot on a Saturday evening to watch the Michigan game versus Arizona. Was expecting a crowd but obviously nobody gives a shit cuz it had about 10 people at all times. Anyways I'm not complaining after that shit show at best ball my goodness. The food was really good had the burgers the wings the fries and the spinach artichoke dip all were very very tasty and will be back for NFL games on Sunday. Audrey was our kind and friendly server.

Smoky brisket is so delicious for a Friday night fun…read more Got myself 2 lbs of brisket, and just went to town on this juicy, tender meat. It melts in my mouth. Amazing! Come try this juicy brisket cooked Texas style.

My family and I had been looking for a good BBQ restaurant in the Valley and came across Bludso's…read morein Van Nuys -Take out only. We were genuinely excited to find a BBQ spot we enjoyed, and for a while, we were happy customers. Unfortunately, over time, our experience became increasingly disappointing, particularly when it came to the size and consistency of the ribs. The first couple of times we ordered, the ribs looked like a standard, reasonable portion. But on our later visits, we noticed that the ribs appeared noticeably smaller. It wasn't just a one-time observation; after seeing the difference several times, we decided to call and ask about it. We weren't looking for anything unreasonable, we simply wanted an explanation and some consistency in what we were paying for. We were told, "Sorry, we'll have our manager get back to you." We appreciated that someone would supposedly follow up, so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. It has now been a couple of months, and we have never received a call, email, or any kind of follow-up. That part is honestly just as disappointing as the portion issue. Bludso's prices are high, and when you're paying premium prices for BBQ, you expect the quality and portions to be consistent. We understand that food costs, labor, and operating a restaurant are expensive, we're not expecting bargain prices. But when a restaurant charges what Bludso's charges, customers have every right to expect that the portions will be consistent and that legitimate concerns will be taken seriously. In a time when the cost of everything continues to rise and people have to think carefully about where they spend their money, spending more at a restaurant should come with the expectation of getting a quality experience. If we're willing to pay higher prices, we expect the food and customer service to reflect that. What really sealed the deal for us was that we actually tried to address the issue directly. We didn't immediately leave a negative review or complain online. We called the restaurant, explained our concern, and gave them an opportunity to respond. Unfortunately, the fact that nobody ever bothered to follow up after promising that a manager would contact us left us feeling like our business and feedback simply weren't important. We enjoyed Bludso's when we first discovered it, which makes this even more disappointing. But there are plenty of BBQ options out there, and at these prices, we don't feel there's a reason to continue spending our money somewhere that doesn't provide consistency or follow through with its customers. We tried. We gave them multiple chances. We reached out and gave them an opportunity to make it right. Unfortunately, we've moved on. No more Bludso's for us.

This burger is so good I would definitely try again. The…read moretortilla for the burger is perfect

Zahria is an amazing server! What great service and so personable! We came for a large event and…read moreshe handled it with such grace.

This is a nice local place to get a decent drink and a bite to eat. They have good happy hour…read moreprices and selections during the week. People are friendly, both in terms of the staff and the patrons. Ambience is also casual, but has enough of a special quality to it that makes it appropriate for friends or meeting someone new for the first time It can get a little bit crowded during peak hours, but I've always found a table.

This was my first time at Tipsy Cow, and I have mixed emotions. The atmosphere is casual and…read morefestive, with TV's playing sports and a varied crowd that includes daters, older couples, families and singles making the most of their weekend. There's music that's lively without being overbearing, and the staff is uniformly friendly. But... You have to order at the bar and, though they have runners to bring your food, you do have to hunt them down for anything after the delivery (extra ketchup, etc). While this isn't my favorite system at my age, to be fair, whatever the owners are saving on staff is reflected in the prices, which are absolutely below most places in the area for food that is good-quality and drinks that are generously poured. So yes, my wife's Espresso Martini was served in a deep-bellied Belgium beer glass, and my whiskey neat was a hefty pour. Yay!! For food, I ordered the Smash Burger, which is served with melted American, grilled onions and the house version of Russian dressing (as well as pickles, which I deleted). The burgers had a nice, smashed crust while remaining juicy, the cheese was properly melted, and the grilled onions had a terrific caramelized sweetness, while the house sauce was very well-balanced: ketchupy and creamy without being too mayonnaise-heavy. A very good smasher. My wife ordered the Big Texan Burger because she wanted cheddar and frizzled onions and BBQ sauce, though she deleted the bacon and pork belly that are normally included. This, too, was a very good burger: cooked to a proper and pleasing medium-rare and well-seasoned, with a good, fresh flavor to the beef. The onion rings were less successful, which are of the beer batter type, but seemed to be a commercial, frozen product. The coating was browned but not crisp, and the flavor was relatively nondescript. We didn't really eat them, and wouldn't order them again. And so, to me, The Tipsy Cow is a bit of a mixed bag: reasonably priced decent food and reasonably priced, generously-poured drinks -- but in a mostly self-serve environment that incrementally loses its appeal in relation to your age and your dining circumstances. Certainly worth a try, but you've gotta be in the right mood.