Best Restaurants for People Watching in Sherman Oaks

48 restaurants available nearby

1. LAVO Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(1421)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 93 times today

LAVO Los Angeles is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.

2. Il Segreto

4.8

Exceptional(945)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bel-Air

Booked 13 times today

Nestled in the hills of Bel-Air, Il Segreto is the newest addition to the group of restaurants owned by Chef and restaurateur Giacomino Drago.

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3. Restaurant at the Getty Center

4.7

Exceptional(4707)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Los Angeles

Booked 30 times today

Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty! We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Due to high command, Requests for window seating are not guaranteed. If there are more than 4 guests in your party, please contact The Restaurant directly for reservations. Duplicate reservations are subject to cancellation. Admission to the Getty Center now requires a free timed-entry reservation for each person in your party over the age of two. Reserve your entry time using the special access link below. https://bit.ly/3yLiUj5

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4. Élephante - Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1316)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 260 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

5. Catch LA

4.7

Exceptional(10171)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 167 times today

Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch LA features modern renditions of classic dishes served in a streaming, shareable style of dining. The retractable rooftop haven marries simple yet elegant, seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively atmosphere complete with a unique, open-air dining room and breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The menu features signature dishes including the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, A5 Japanese Wagyu on a hot rock, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.

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6. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11161)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 180 times today

Welcome to The Musso & Frank Grill where we provide an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience one would have received in the early decades of last century. We welcome you to Old Hollywood!

7. Casaléna

4.6

Exceptional(1662)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woodland Hills

Booked 195 times today

Stunning indoor/outdoor restaurant, bar and events space with a Coastal Mediterranean influence. Casaléna aims to take diners on a culinary journey along the coasts of Italy, Spain and the surrounding Mediterranean regions while utilizing California’s best seasonal produce and highest-quality ingredients. The property features five distinct dining spaces, each offering their own unique ambiance. Guests can enjoy convivial cocktails in the Bar & Lounge, or savor a romantic dinner in the Atrium. For an al fresco experience, the Garden’s sunken patio is surrounded by lush greenery, and the fully enclosed Terrace offers stunning views through its floor-to-ceiling glass. DRESS CODE: At Casaléna, our goal is to establish a refined dining ambiance. We deem tank tops, flip flops, beach wear, and team athletic attire as overly casual for our establishment. Our staff maintains a standard of appearance they take pride in, and we kindly request our guests to adhere to our attire guidelines.

8. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1964)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 76 times today

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

9. Cannabis Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(631)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 184 times today

The Original Cannabis Cafe is a welcoming space for those who are cannabis connoisseurs and those who are canna-curious. Our comprehensive Flower Menu offers everything from pre-rolls, flower, small edibles and beverages to premium smoking accessories and all the way up to concentrates for experienced connoisseurs. If you're new to cannabis or haven't consumed in a while, our Flower Hosts will make recommendations and guide your experience. Our cafe offers tourists and locals the opportunity to experience cannabis in a sociable, restaurant-style atmosphere. There hasn’t been anything like this in existence for over 100 years, dating back to pre-prohibition era cannabis tea pads. We’re excited to set the standard on what a US-based cannabis cafe is, and share this rare experience with our like-minded (and inquisitive) cannabis community.

10. Craig's

4.7

Exceptional(991)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 60 times today

Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.

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Maycol
Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Like always top notch. We with my cousin and her best friend from visiting from Canada and I asked for a table by the balcony and they were able to accommodate us perfectly. We had a great time and enjoyed the fantastic view. You can’t go wrong with Élephante. Outstanding!
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Élephante - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Ed
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was on the slow side - excessive wait between appetizer and entrée - but otherwise a very nice experience.
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Restaurant at the Getty CenterPrice: Expensive• Californian• West Los Angeles
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4.7
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Lisa Marie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service from start to finish. Beautiful ambience, dishes were amazing.
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Catch LAPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Hollywood
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4.7
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Ritavip
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Food excellent. Service even better— Nichola was the best— pleasant, personable, made you feel you were the only customers in a full restaurant. Was on top of it and didn’t forget a thing. Can’t wait to go back!
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Il SegretoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bel-Air
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4.8
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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Wonderful staff. Delicious food. I asked for recommendations and the waiter was knowledgeable of the menu.
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LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.6

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. LAVO Los Angeles

2. Il Segreto

3. Restaurant at the Getty Center

4. Élephante - Santa Monica

5. Catch LA

6. Musso & Frank Grill

7. Casaléna

8. The Tower Bar

9. Cannabis Cafe

10. Craig's

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