Larsen's Steakhouse
Category:
Restaurants
16101 Ventura Blvd Ste 270
Encino,
California 91436
(818) 386-9500
After my family decided not to make the trip into LA to Maestros due to Friday night traffic, we...
More 5 months ago
After my family decided not to make the trip into LA to Maestros due to Friday night traffic, we decided to try something new. Of course Ruth Chris is not far, but we were in the mood for something a little more upscale. We were the first people to arrive to restaurant. We were warmly welcomed (I'm sure having 8 people in our party didn't hurt). The lighted menus were quite useful in a darker atmosphere.
Since none of us are seafood fans we all ordered the "meats" on the menu. The kids all ordered their various sides (creamed spinach, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes) and one dinner item, the stuffed chicken.
Let me start with the mac and cheese for a second. The reason I'm starting with this item is due to an absolutely absurd comment by another reviewer. They called their mac and cheese worse than Kraft's. I tasted at least 4 types of cheeses in Larsen's version. There was some blue in there as well. It was superb. And this is a side dish.
The creamed spinach was average. I also had a Caeser salad. It was average. Mashed potatoes were excellent (but not many ways to get this wrong). The stuffed chicken was a favorite with all 8 of us digging in.
As for the steaks, we had NY, petite filets, and regular filets. Again, without a doubt, the best steak I've ever had. The table agreed. We passed on using the peppercorn sauce (a little overkill). All of us used the excellent bernaise (perfectly made - no separation).
The service and attention were excellent till about 75% of our meal was complete. The restaurant got packed and our waiter went MIA. Even forgot a scoop of ice cream for my daughter. I would still give him an A, but this is something many restaurants have to work on. Larsen's is not an exception.
I wouldn't say the place is kid friendly, but it was a lot more receptive than Maestro's. All of us had a satisfying experience and will return as often as our wallets will allow.
Expect to pay $60-$75/person with a glass of wine and dessert.
Pros: Without a doubt best steak ever had...
Cons: After place got packed, service level dropped...
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I agree with Chris C.: Sunday brunch is fantastic indeed. That's why I am going there with my wife...
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I agree with Chris C.: Sunday brunch is fantastic indeed. That's why I am going there with my wife quite often despite a long drive from our...
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Benihana
Category:
Carry Out
16226 Ventura Blvd.
Encino,
California 91436
(818) 788-7121
We took my daughter for her birthday there in June and Travis Barker (of Blink 182) was on his way...
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We took my daughter for her birthday there in June and Travis Barker (of Blink 182) was on his way in with a friend. He let us take a picture with him. He was really cool! Anyway, we love their all their dishes, but especially the fried rice! Their pina colada is sweet, but that's how I like mine, yummy! Lunch is a lot emptier & a lot cheaper there, but it doesn't come with dessert or soup. We've been there a few times and the service is almost always very good. The food is almost always so filling that we usually take it home. The food is good even after you refridgerate it!
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Red Square
Category:
Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
17209 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
(818) 783-6300
We wanted to give Russian food a try, found a place close to home in Encino...and.....what a great...
More 2 years ago
We wanted to give Russian food a try, found a place close to home in Encino...and.....what a great experience...food is fantastic and the outside patio is a great addition. Lamb in any form / shape is a must try there. be careful...fridays and Saturdays gets busy and reservation MIGHT BE NEEDED. Once you order, food keeps on coming, the owner is involved and the surprise tasters are truly "tasters" Enjoy!!!
Pros: food...food...food
Cons: saturdays gets packed
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