Best Fun Restaurants in Valley Glen

301 restaurants available nearby

1. The Front Yard

4.7

Exceptional(5532)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Studio City

Booked 119 times today

The Front Yard at The Garland in North Hollywood fully encapsulates guests in an authentic Southern California dining experience. Our thoughtfully crafted menu celebrates the Los Angeles food scene. Upscale décor, stunning outdoor patio, hip bar serving “modern classic” cocktails, and a lively ambiance combined with the genuine warmth of dining at a close friend’s home creates a social atmosphere.

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2. Bacari Sherman Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1292)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sherman Oaks

Booked 107 times today

Bacari Sherman Oaks is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 6th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our loungey indoor Parlour Room, our bright and airy Sunroom, or in one of our many comfortable outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Sherman Oaks.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Sherman Oaks is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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3. Petit Trois Le Valley

4.7

Exceptional(158)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sherman Oaks

Booked 71 times today

Petit Trois Le Valley, the second outpost of Chef Ludo Lefebvre's beloved bistro, opened its doors in 2018 in Sherman Oaks. This larger location channels a lavish French Brasserie, with its marble bar, banquette lined dining room, and a Chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. The second dining room can be reserved for larger parties and private events. Since opening, Petit Trois has garnered praise from casual foodies and revered food critics. In 2015, Petit Trois was nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation and in 2019 earned the Bib Gourmand designation upon the Michelin Guide’s return to Los Angeles. Additionally, Petit Trois was featured on the late Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles list from 2015-2017 and has remained on the list since 2019 when Bill Addison & Patricia Escárcega took over.

4. Casa Vega

4.6

Exceptional(378)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Sherman Oaks

Booked 97 times today

Casa Vega, in Sherman Oaks, opened its doors in 1956 and has been serving the people of Southern California ever since. Local residents, and even celebrities, have flocked to the family-run Mexican restaurant currently run by Christy Vega Fowler, daughter of original owner, Rafael Vega. While the decor is modern, the menu still reflects traditional Mexican menu staples. The extensive menu allows for every person to find something to enjoy. Homemade house guacamole, or one of the many soup or salad options, make for a great starter. The entree options are plentiful. Casa Vega serves everything from traditional chicken mole, a plethora of burrito options, combination plates and specialty options, such as carne chile Colorade and the signature Casa Vega molcajete. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. Top off your meal at Casa Vega with a delicious house margarita or mojito.

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5. Firefly - Studio City

4.7

Exceptional(4139)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 89 times today

An enchanting and romantic covered outdoor patio that offers a unique dining experience, complete with outdoor fireplaces and hillside views in the heart of Studio City. We offer small and large plates featuring Modern American and Mediterranean influenced dishes by Chef Viet Pham. We offer handcrafted cocktails, delicious wines, and hand selected beers. We have two beautiful outdoor patios, a library lounge and bar area.

6. FIVE on the Hill

4.1

Excellent(964)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 51 times today

An elevated bar experience offering handcrafted cocktails, shared plates, and views overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

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7. Benihana - Encino, CA

4.3

Awesome(4735)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Encino

Booked 101 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

8. Kahuna Tiki

4.6

Exceptional(94)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • North Hollywood

Kahuna Tiki Restaurant & Tiki Lounge was created to share the famous "Aloha Spirit" and unique island culture of Hawaii with the rest of the world. The food is fresh, fast, and casual, featuring large appetizers for sharing, great sandwiches and seafood, crisp salads, sushi, and more. The intimate Tiki Lounge provides a South Pacific island-style atmosphere is fun and exciting. Leave your troubles on the sidewalk, and bask in the gorgeous tropical surroundings, the mesmerizing soundtrack of vintage surfer music and escape to the tropics!

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9. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

4.4

Awesome(1651)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Universal City

Booked 73 times today

Los Angeles’ ultimate seafood & prime rib buffet featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world. Enjoy all you can eat king crab legs, steamed lobster, oysters, shrimp, roasted duck, prime rib, filet, sushi, and bottomless beer/wine sips!

10. Verse

4.8

Exceptional(1398)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Toluca Lake

Booked 18 times today

Romanticizing the term Angeleno Cuisine- With Chef Oscar at the culinary helm, we bring together the best flavors from around the world to create that eclectic premium experience. Through constant discovery, Chef has crafted true harmony through fresh hand-picked ingredients that serve as stand-alone pieces of our identity. Unparalleled sound- Under the guidance of grammy-winning mixer Manny Marroquin, Verse Los Angeles enlisted the best in the industry to provide a dining experience like none other. Through 11 subwoofers and 52 total speakers, guests are treated to a fully immersive environment that blends perfect acoustics, enabling private conversation while enjoying live performances. Libations- Catering to only the most discerning customers Verse's goal is to lead you down a path of discovery and inspiration through carefully balanced yet whimsical cocktails, a refined and thoughtful wine selection, and beers you’ve grown to trust.

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Judi
Los Angeles •10 reviews
4.0
Dined today
The food here is outstanding! The service in my previous experiences has been VERY good! Tonight ... the service was sub-par! We waited almost an hour for someone to take our order. Not sure if they were short staffed or having a staff meeting or what- but all someone had to do was explain... instead I just heard 3 times, "we all work as a team here" what does that even mean???? I will give it another chance.. but Also they brought a "complementary" desert... I LOVE sweets, but this was terrible!! So glad I didn't pay for it! Guess they can't do sweets well!
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Bacari Sherman OaksPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sherman Oaks
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4.7
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JillVIP
Los Angeles •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Petit Trois never disappoints. Delicious food and great service.
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Petit Trois Le ValleyPrice: Expensive• French• Sherman Oaks
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4.7
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Emily
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful holiday lunch with our broader team at TFY and loved every second! Ambiance, food and service were exceptional. Alisha, our server, was so attentive!
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The Front YardPrice: Moderate• Californian• Studio City
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4.7
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Dana
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Accidentally booked reservation for four at 8:00 instead of for five at 7:00. Went in with my work team and they made accommodations and set us down within 10 minutes. Very satisfied always.
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Casa VegaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Sherman Oaks
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4.6
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OttoVIP
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Love the service, the vibe, and the food! It's a great location that makes you feel welcome when you drop off your car in the valet to the last course! Coming back soon!
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Firefly - Studio CityPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Studio City
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4.7

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301 restaurants available nearby

1. The Front Yard

2. Bacari Sherman Oaks

3. Petit Trois Le Valley

4. Casa Vega

5. Firefly - Studio City

6. FIVE on the Hill

7. Benihana - Encino, CA

8. Kahuna Tiki

9. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

10. Verse

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