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More Than Waffles
Category:
Local Favorite
17200 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
This restaurant's extravagant service was outstanding. When our extra waffle didn't come, I...
More 3 months ago
This restaurant's extravagant service was outstanding. When our extra waffle didn't come, I thought it was a mistake. But our waitress simply explained they were holding it for when we were done with our waffles. The waffles were amazing. I want to come here every day.
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Chili My Soul
Category:
Outdoor Dining
4928 Balboa Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
I was extremely saddened to learn that Randy Hoffman, the owner and originator of Chili My Soul...
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I was extremely saddened to learn that Randy Hoffman, the owner and originator of Chili My Soul had passed away recently. The restaurant is currently closed and it's future seems uncertain at best.
I was a frequent visitor to Chili My Soul in it's early years, and hardly a week would go by where I wouldn't enjoy a meal from there at least three times. After I moved out of the valley, my trips became less frequent, but I still went whenever I could.
As the restaurant grew, the prices became very heavy (finally was $12.95 for a bowl of chili and $6.95 for a side of frys), and I stopped going entirely. As good as the food was, I couldn't justify paying that much for chili.
Even though I haven't eaten there in a number of years, Chili My Soul always was a special place for me, and Randy was passionate and enthusiastic about his craft, and truly had created something special in Encino.
Thank's for everything Randy, you'll be missed!
Dan - The "IW" guy
Pros: Best chili ever.
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I've been to Stevie's on more then one occasion. Each time I had a blast. There is a cover charge...
More 11 months ago
I've been to Stevie's on more then one occasion. Each time I had a blast. There is a cover charge now due to the bar and loitering around listening to the band, but it is given back once you order dinner. You just have to remember to give your server the ticket. Everyone was friendly and did the best they could. If your looking for someone to kiss your butt go some place else. You get what you give here. The crowd is laid-back and just there to let loose.
Pros: Great menu, bar, live band
Cons: small but cozy
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Versailles
Category:
Local Favorite
17410 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
This place has the best garlic chicken ever! I also highly recommend getting a pitcher of Sangria....
More 2 years ago
This place has the best garlic chicken ever! I also highly recommend getting a pitcher of Sangria. Sometimes there is a little wait but it is totally worth it. The steak dishes are also yummy!
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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...
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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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Stand
Category:
Family Restaurants
17000 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
I take my grand kids here a few times a month on the weekend. The food is good and the prices are...
More 1 year ago
I take my grand kids here a few times a month on the weekend. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. My wife and I are fans.
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Taj Mahal
Category:
Restaurants
17815 Ventura Blvd Ste 201
Encino,
California 91316
We come up here a couple of times a month and have done so for about 10 years. Great service &...
More 1 year ago
We come up here a couple of times a month and have done so for about 10 years. Great service & great food. We love it!
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Yamato
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
17200 Ventura Blvd Ste 219
Encino,
California 91316
Being new to the Encino area, We went on the internet to find a sushi place. We discovered a place...
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Being new to the Encino area, We went on the internet to find a sushi place. We discovered a place we not only will be back to, but will bring our friends.
We were seated immediately, which is unusual for 7pm on a Sunday Night.
The service was excellent people were coming to the table very often to see if we needed anything, or if the food was ok. The soft shell crab was the best since I left Louisiana. the Shumai was very good and I was very happy with the spicy tuna,California ,and spider rolls. We got the spicy tuna salad and the portions were more than generous.
I have a feeling I will be going there often as I usually go into sushi withdrawal if I don't have it at least once a week
The only negative thing I can say about my experience is that the spicy could have been a little more spicy, but I took care of that with the extra sauce the waitress brought me
Try it, I think you will like it as much as we did
Pros: good food, good service, good sushi
Cons: for me, it could have been a little more spicy
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Sushi Hirosuke
Category:
Restaurants
17237 Ventura Blvd Ste C
Encino,
California 91316
Went with a group of my co-workers, get the Oh My God roll. I will go again and again, finally...
More 1 year ago
Went with a group of my co-workers, get the Oh My God roll. I will go again and again, finally found a sushi place worth the effort to get to.
Pros: Food was good
Cons: None
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I've been going to the Springbok since it before it was the Springbok. The difference the way it...
More 2 years ago
I've been going to the Springbok since it before it was the Springbok. The difference the way it was before and the way it has become after the Springbok was born is the difference between night and day. It is an excellent establishment with terrific food.
I've read the posts, and I'll address that here. One person whined that they got sick from the food. Yeah right, I remember that lady and her complaint ... she was trying to manufacture a civil claim, as I recall. Either that or exorting money from the owners. Unfortunately, there are people out there that go all over to do the same thing to make money from business owners. That lady, in my opinion, is nothing but a fraud.
The food is EXCELLENT and I've had almost everything on the menu. My personal favorite is the Mahi Mahi and the Salmon. The steak is great too. But then again, so's the grilled chicken. Oh, the lamb chops are mouth-watering. Well ... let's just say it's ALL outstanding.
Service. Look, there are good days and bad for that, just like any place else. The Springbok is so good, there are times that it's practically standing room only. You try serving an entire bar full of people, each ordering 4-5 drinks at a time and all wanted to be the one served immediately. Add to that the snotty little horrible attitudes some people get (especially if they've had a couple already) when they realize that there are others wanting service too. Give the girls a break! Every last one of them works their tails off to do their best to accomodate everybody. As to the so called "blonde," she's nice to everyone, until someone gets nasty when they get "cut-off" for their own good. These girls work hard, yet I've seen some people (the few that had negative comments) get great service yet not leave one thin dime as a tip.
The most busy nights are Thurs - Sat. Thursday it's Karoke; live bands on Friday & Saturday. Sunday has Karoke, Mondays are a little quiet, and Tuesday it's Triva night.
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