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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Van Nuys

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1. Hugo's Studio City
4.7
Exceptional(538)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Studio City
Booked 14 times today
Hugo's Studio City is well worth the drive, with reviewers consistently praising its 'delicious', 'healthy' food and 'friendly' service. The ambiance is described as 'relaxing', 'low-key' and 'laid-back', making it a perfect spot for a casual dinner. Reviewers also appreciate the varied menu catering to different dietary needs, and the quality of the food and service that matches its prices.
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2. Mistral - Sherman Oaks
4.8
Exceptional(2135)
Price: Expensive
• French • Sherman Oaks
Booked 26 times today
Mistral - Sherman Oaks is a French bistro that consistently receives high praise for its excellent service and delicious food. Reviewers have described it as a special place with timeless decor, elegant atmosphere and exceptional service. The menu offers a variety of classic and country French dishes, including prime steaks and fresh fish. It's worth the drive for its warm, friendly ambiance and top-notch service.
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3. Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino
4.6
Exceptional(2015)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Encino
Booked 22 times today
Larsen's Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse offering only the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available, flown in daily. We offer over 150 wines and 30 by the glass. With impeccable service and great ambiance, our restaurant delivers a classic steakhouse feel with a modern twist. A warm dining room, Dark Wood ceilings and stone walls bring the restaurant alive. Come relax and enjoy the finest Encino has to offer.
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4. Terra E Mare
4.7
Exceptional(543)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Studio City
Booked 10 times today
Terra e Mare features traditional and contemporary Italian expressions of steak and seafood — the cuisine of the earth and sea.
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5. Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar
4.5
Awesome(648)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sherman Oaks
Booked 8 times today
Valley Inn Restaurant is proud to be a landmark in the San Fernando Valley for over sixty five years. Our restaurant is a true one of a kind. Step back in time and be enveloped by the decor; elegant, yet casual dining areas, dark wood, and leather booths with white tablecloth.
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6. Trattoria del Sole & Market del Sole
4.7
Exceptional(35)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sherman Oaks
Booked 5 times today
Our chef! With over 15 years each of experience cooking in the finest Italian restaurants in the Southern California, our chefs are excited to present you his authentic, light, comforting and delicious Italian cuisine and all take out, delivered and special catering options. Our caring and friendly management and service staff will ensure you have a great overall experience each time you visit with us. We love our great neighbors and customers!
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7. Traktir - Tarzana
4.9
Exceptional(86)
Price: Moderate
• Ukrainian • Tarzana
Booked 3 times today
Traktir restaurant is a Eastern Europe cuisine diverse with influences from many countries and regions surroundings such as Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Poland, and Latvia just to name a few. Our restaurant specializes in authentic dishes, such as Ukrainian Borscht, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Tabaka, Shashlik, Chicken Kiev, Pelmeni, Vareniki, Galubtsy (stuffed cabbage) and many more. We also offer our homemade infused vodka with classic flavors including cranberry, horseradish, lemon, raspberry, and pepper garlic.
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8. The Hideaway
4.5
Awesome(919)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Beverly Hills
Booked 59 times today
Hidden inside the Rodeo Collection in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Hideaway features a beautiful outdoor patio, intimate indoor private cabanas, and an exquisite bar. Join us for a culinary journey filled with the rich and vibrant flavors of Mexico, complemented by our handcrafted margaritas.
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9. The Front Yard
4.6
Exceptional(5560)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Studio City
Booked 133 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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10. Drake's Hollywood
4.4
Awesome(125)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 14 times today
Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.
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  • Frances
    Charlotte •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely love this place. Food is consistent and so so so good. Thoughtful menu. Love sitting at the counter and watching the chefs cook.
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    CENTOPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Mid-City
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    4.8
  • Maggie
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Iconic restaurant with beautiful grand room. Prime rib and all the sides were delicious. At the beginning of the meal, Lawrys offers Warm sourdough bread and butter.The overall ambiance is elegant. I do miss the old/iconic uniform that the servers (waitresses) used to wear. Now, the servers wear a simpler uniform which pales in comparison to the old one.
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    Lawry's The Prime Rib - Beverly HillsPrice: Expensive• Prime Rib• Beverly Hills
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    4.6
  • MauriceVIP
    Los Angeles •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We have been coming to Mistral for over 30 years, and it has never disappointed. The service is always great, the food is consistently delicious, and we are welcomed like old friends, even if we had taken a long break between visits, as was necessitated by having a newborn And having to eat in family type restaurants for his first 10 years. Even then, we would make sure we got in a visit to Mistral at least three times a year. Prior to that we dined here pretty much weekly. We always joke that it’s our little Manhattan bistro in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Great date night spot!
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    Mistral - Sherman OaksPrice: Expensive• French• Sherman Oaks
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    4.8
  • TimVIP
    Orange County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We have been there a few times. The atmosphere is very nice, the service has always been great and the food is awesome.
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    Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini BarPrice: Expensive• American• Sherman Oaks
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    4.5
  • EllenBVIP
    Los Angeles •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 3, 2024
    We wanted something different. We opted for Traktir. Every dish was amazing. From the salad to the mains, to dessert. We highly recommend this restaurant.
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    Traktir - TarzanaPrice: Moderate• Ukrainian• Tarzana
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    4.9
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