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Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar, Sherman Oaks, CA

Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar

4.4
4.4
658 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking available in front of the restaurant. Plenty of street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Luis Maciel

Private dining

What 658 people are saying

Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar offers a nostalgic dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "wonderful martinis" and "delicious steaks," the restaurant exudes an "old school charm" and "warm atmosphere." Despite some reports of high prices and occasional service inconsistencies, it remains a "true gem" in Sherman Oaks.

658 Reviews
  1. Judy VIP

    Los Angeles150 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was ok. Chicken portion larger than average and price in the mid $30’s. Salad is a few dollars, and blue cheese dressing good, but the lettuce is knife cut into very small pieces- almost appears like they are trying to make a couple of lettuce leaves cover the plate. No bread served. Although they advertise themselves as a martini bar, the martini glasses are on the small side. The server was extremely pushy trying to get our order before we even ordered any drinks. Two of us wanted the chicken (which takes 40 min) but the other 2 hadn’t yet seen the menu, but she walked away with 1/2 our table’s order. 10 minutes later she wound up having to add the other 1/2 of our order . Not exactly a good way to start the evening. Then, the potato’s came cold after waiting 55 minutes for our dinner. Street parking.

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  2. Linda

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant has really gone down hill. We will not return. Food was cold. Some had to be returned. Server was rude. $$$ for what was served

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  3. Janet VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood restaurant. Delicious food. Terrific drinks

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  4. Cristiano VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was terrible and not at the level of the price point

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  5. Mark

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    7 pm reservation and we were not seated until 7:40 - over booked and unacceptable

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  6. Stacy

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect martini and the French dip made for an excellent Friday night!

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  7. William VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valley Inn and Martini Bar - New Year's Eve Celebration I had the pleasure of celebrating New Year's Eve at Valley Inn and Martini Bar, and it was a delightful experience overall. The food was outstanding, with each dish crafted to perfection. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made the evening even more enjoyable. The ambiance was perfect for the occasion, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere. While I gave the value a good rating instead of excellent due to the limited menu selections and higher prices for the holiday, the quality of the food and service made it worthwhile. The noise level was moderate, which is understandable given the festive occasion. One area that could use improvement is the parking situation. The tent still erected in the street since COVID blocks numerous parking spaces, making it difficult for patrons with mobility issues. I addressed this to the staff and was puzzled to learn they actually want to make this permanent! No one uses this outdoor area, and it's filled with a disarray of items making it look unsightly for such a historical restaurant. Despite this, I highly recommend Valley Inn and Martini Bar for a special night out. The food, service, and ambiance are top-notch, and it's a great place to celebrate any occasion.

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  8. Laurie VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal, good drinks and great service at the Valley Inn!

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  9. Karen VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school steakhouse vibes. Smart casual or dress up for a retro formal not fussy experience, done casually with family familiarity. Food was all excellent - again not fancy or fussy presentation, just good food on a plate. Owners Sophia & Boris set a “everyone is friends” neighborhood vibe, and deliver a lovely experience with warmth and a solid meal. Great for family dinners. Recommend!

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  10. Kevin VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the biggest hidden gems in town. There’s a reason why this restaurant has survived and been around this long. Stop what you’re doing and make a reservation and go immediately.

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Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 658 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar

4557 Sherman Oaks Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking available in front of the restaurant. Plenty of street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Luis Maciel
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