This is top notch, grade A food and service! You're definitely going to feel it in your pockets but…read moreit's totally worth it. So here's a quick back story! Yah boy had been grinding all week at work and I felt like I needed to treat myself, so I ordered the boys Taco Bell from postmates, got them situated at the house and then I stepped out to grab me a steak. I had no clue where I was going, so I pulled over on the side of the street to see which steak place was open until 10pm because it was already like 8:40pm. Blvd closes at 10p on the weekends, so I shot to Sherman Oaks! I found parking across the street but they do offer valet but there was no need since metered street parking was free at that time. As I walked up, security opened the door for me, the hostess asked how many and took me to my table. The place was very nice with a huge bar in the middle. There was great music playing, which was 90's hip hop and some r&b. Apparently, the owner has a few famous hip hop artists investors and is a hip hop head himself. He also owns Taisho sushi restaurant across the street along with Anderson Paak (that's the word around town). Anyway, the place was very nice and classy! Definitely a grown folks vibe with hip millennials dressed nice at the bar and reciting the lyrics to the music and a few grooving to it as well. My waiter was great! He helped me decide on my order and I decided to go with a 6oz petite filet, the sautéed shrimp and the smashed broccoli. Everything was top notch! That steak was everything I could ask for and the bread and sauce together with the shrimp was that chef's kiss! I'm not going to lie, this place was so good that I told my wife about it and we went back two days later. With her we tried the meatballs, which were fire! We also got the wedge salad, which was good but the pancake croutons or whatever were a little weird and I got the same steak but with blue cheese crust and broccoli. We also got a few drinks (Peach Julep & Watermelon Margareta) and the butter cake with fresh strawberries and ice cream. All of which were amazing! We went all out! Our bill was crazy but it was well worth it just to get out and have a date night. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to have a date night. We were going to hit a movie or go dancing after but we were way to tired after all of that lol. Def hit this spot up for good food and great service! We'll be back for sure! OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

Thank you so much to the entire team, especially our Server Sunny, who made my son's 18th birthday…read morea perfect experience. Normally out of our budget, but worth every penny as everything from the food, to the ambiance, and most of all service, was absolutely perfect. Such a positive and friendly demeanor from their entire team. Sometimes you get nervous at places like these where the staff might be uppity or snobby. Thank you all so much, and will certainly return for another special occasion.

I decided to sit at the bar and have dinner. The bartender was right on it, and I started with a…read moreCeaser salad that was delicious, and the ingredients very fresh. My main course was the Deconstructed Short Rib. The meat was on a bed of thin, flaky, biscuits. The short Rib was perfectly cooked and very tender; just the way it should be. All in all a great dinner for a Sunday night.

This place is so cute! If you're looking for tablecloths come here. The lighting is definitely a…read moresoft chill vibe. They have great happy hour specials during the week. I popped in to order takeout for my partner. He had the Wellington and said it was absolutely divine! We also had some house rolls and were the perfect mixture of sweet and savory. We plan on dining in next time. Come visit this intimate and well lit gem. Yo I won't be

First I would like to say that ALL of the staff here are absolutely amazing!!!!!!…read moreShout out to Anthony..... him. Great service. Amazing food. Great ambiance and tasty drink menu. The happy hour is phenomenal. A MUST order is the lamb chops... they are even on the happy hour menu. Valet and street parking available.

We came to The Capital Grille in Burbank to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, and from beginning…read moreto end, our experience was absolutely exceptional. Because of our schedules, we weren't able to make a reservation and ended up walking in, but we were seated within five minutes. Our server, John (I believe that was his name!), was absolutely superb and truly made the evening feel special. We were able to enjoy the Generous Pour, which was actually my second time doing it and my boyfriend's first. We both started with the wedge salad, followed by the 8 oz. filet with creamed spinach, brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. I added the Gorgonzola crust to my filet, and it was AMAZING. Everything was delicious, and being able to try the different wines throughout dinner made the experience even more enjoyable. Patrick, the manager, also came over to check on us and was absolutely wonderful. What really stood out to me, though, was the level of service from the entire team. From the hosts, to our server, to the back waiter, to management, every single person we encountered was phenomenal. We felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of throughout the entire evening. This was only my second time dining at The Capital Grille, and the Burbank location completely won me over. When I go out to dine, exceptional service is something I truly appreciate, and they went above and beyond. I really can't put into words how much we appreciated everyone making my boyfriend's birthday dinner feel so special. I cannot recommend this location enough. The food, wine, hospitality, and service were all outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will 100% be back!! No doubt about it!

This place came up several times when I researched on great restaurants that have excellent vibes…read moreand great food. Although it didn't really necessarily show up as "the best food in LA area" but all the reviews were so good so I became curious to try. Mainly the reviews also raved about the vibes, services, and live music. Well, they were not wrong! It was fairly easy to make a reservation through Opentable, and I made a reservation for two people for my birthday dinner on Sunday night. I put on the notes that it's my bday so it'll be nice to get a nice table near the stage. I didn't have a high expectation, cos I'd never been to the place and I didn't make a call or anything. But wow, they definitely gave us a great table at the very front! As many reviewers had mentioned, the acoustic of the restaurant is really great. You can barely hear other people's conversations. There's a live jazz band playing, so you can really enjoy that. Although it made it slightly hard to hear what other nearby people say to you either, haha. Our server Dawson was a really great one! Very nice, very informative and just has a great vibe that made you feel comfortable to converse with him. We also asked if he could take a picture of us and he went above and beyond with taking our pictures haha. He took the table lamp as our additional "lighting". Such a great service! Dawson also made a few suggestions on food. We ordered the milk bun (so great!), the tiger prawns tostada (omg, my favorite of the night!), braised lamb pasta, pork belly risotto, and roasted broccolini. Everything was really good and really filled us up! We also got the "smokin old fashioned" and "Wake up and repeat" cocktails. It was plenty of food for us so we asked for a check. Dawson asked if we wanted a dessert but we were already full. He asked if it's ok to give us a lil treat for my bday. It was a really nice dessert :). Oh I forgot to mention that they also put a small bday card on the table for me. The prices of food and drinks are on the higher sides, but I feel like it's worth it due to the live music and the vibe. It easily covers the entertainment part. We definitely will go back and recommend this place for anyone who's looking into a nice date night or to celebrate something special. I was informed that Friday has more of a "party vibe" here, although it's still a jazz performance. Sunday feels more laid back :) Overall I'm really pleased by this place. I used to think that I don't care that much about excellent service as long as the food is great, but I was wrong. The excellent hospitality just made the night even better than expected. Thank you for making my bday dinner memorable.

This place was on my list and we happen to pop in at 5pm but reservations are highly recommended…read more It was a little difficult to find because it's just a door without any signs, but I saw the valet guy pop out so we figured it was the entrance. The usually have a live band after 7pm and the sound in the resturant is amazing. It's like a recording studio. The staff was very friendly! The decor and ambiance was also impressive. Definitely swanky but down to earth vibes. I got the rasberry beret cocktail and it was different but fabulous. Not sure how else to describe it. It was refreshing. We got the tiger prawns and it was presented as a toasta, which had a great flavor and texture. The apple salad was also refreshing and a good portion to share between 2 people. The broccolini was cooked perfectly and my favorite after the tiger prawns was the Dungeness crab pasta. It had uni on top! The uni elevated the dish, and honestly there were a good amount of crab meat in the dish. Overall well balanced and creamy. The 2 of us left full and satisfied. Highly recommend this place for a date night. There's also plenty of street parking when we went but there is also valet for $15.

I recently celebrated my Dad's 82nd birthday here and had a great time! This is definitely giving…read moreold school steakhouse vibes and offers all the classics while also offering modern options for the LA eater. Oyster Shooters - 2 stars. I've had oyster shooters before and loved them but didn't like their take on it here. Way too much horseradish and the vodka portion was way off (too little vodka) and unbalanced. Oysters Rockefeller - 4 1/2 stars. Quite meaty and delicious, such a great flavor and take on this classic dish. Crab Cake - 4 stars. Quite the large portion, and quite good! Miso Chilean Seabass - 5 stars. This was excellent! It was cooked perfectly with a delicious miso sauce, served with a tasty jasmine rice and steamed spinach. Short Rib w mashed potatoes - 5 stars. No notes! The meat was soft, tender, and rich and flavor and the potatoes were also excellent. Our waitress (who was fabulous) brought out an ice cream Sunday to celebrate the birthday occasion and I have to say it was also fabulous! It was an old school brownie sunday with gobs of delicious hot fudge and sprinkles and an item I would definitely order upon my next visit. I didn't realize they had a complimentary parking lot in the back, that's a huge bonus. Would definitely come back here for a special occasion, this spot is solid!

Was in the area the other day so we decided to stop by for a late lunch about 45 minutes before…read morethey closed for the afternoon. We were able to walk right in and grab a table as the afternoon rush was over. First, it is a cute restaurant with nice ambiance inside. You can also eat outside it looked like, but it was hot so that was not going to be an option. Started with the mini crab cakes and the tuna on crispy rice. The crab cakes had a good amount of crab in them, which was really nice, but they definitely tasted under seasoned. The tuna on crispy rice was great though, topped with avocado and a spicy mayo. Nice crispiness on the outside, soft rice in the middle, good flavor, just a nice bite. For entrees we tried the chimichuri steak sandwich, the French dip and the lobster roll. The lobster roll looks the part but was light on the actual lobster, in our opinions. Felt the bread to everything else ratio was really off, so it feels like mostly bread with some lobster here and there. The chimichuri steak sandwich comes with arugula, gruyere, roasted peppers and grilled shallots and was a decent bite but not overly memorable. The French dip, on the other hand, was really tasty with that au jus and melted cheese. That was the real winner. Overall, nice ambiance, drinks were decent, some misses and some hits. If you go, definitely get the French dip and the tuna of sticky rice, slip that liner roll and the mini crab cakes and up to you on the chimichuri steak sandwich.

Last night my family & I had the pleasure of dining at Steak 48 for my sisters birthday. It was a…read moreparty of 6 with 4 of us being first-time diners. To begin, we were running late to our 8pm reservation. We did call ahead to let them know and the woman who answered the phone (didn't get her name) was very welcoming and accommodating We appreciated that. We were about 30 mins. late and upon arrival we were welcomed and seated immediately. We were seated in the back (I think it's the back) lol , near the kitchen area, in a more private section of the restaurant It was wonderful. the overall experience was a 10/10!!! However, I have to highlight the service that our waiter Paul gave us! WOW! You guys have a super star on your hands! From his warm, welcoming personality , to his witty remarks & stellar expertise on the menu and the different steak cuts you offer. Paul is truly a GEM! We truly enjoyed our experience last night! The entire vibe was through the roof for us! We also enjoyed the restaurant music, which in most establishments is not that great. So who ever was in charge of the music playlist last night, AWESOME JOB! To the Chef, everyone at the table throughly enjoyed our meals! the steaks were cooked perfectly & the sides were so delicious! I personally enjoyed the corn crème brulee. Only a genus could come up with that. We want to thank Steak 48 and most importantly Paul, for an outstanding job and amazing customer service! We can not wait to come back

We came here to celebrate two special occasions. From the moment you enter the restaurant, the…read moreplace exudes elegance and class. Everything is next level including the unique restrooms. We ordered the petite filet mignon, NY strip, Boursin cheese whipped potatoes, whipped praline sweet potatoes, corn creme brûlée, creamed spinach and artichoke, and a California citrus martini. For dessert, we had key lime pie and a celebratory vanilla dessert complete with plenty of whipped cream and a candle. The food was truly exceptional and the service was magnificent with Lucas. I was also given a special hand-written card with well wishes for a very personal touch. The manager even stopped by our table to check how everything was. This is definitely the place to celebrate a special occasion or milestone. We had a fabulous time and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and experience.

First time visiting Casita! Decided this would be our anniversary date night, wanted to try…read moresomething new! We loved the Birria Nachos with cashew cheese! Very unique and delicious, highly recommend! Next we tried the taquitos, these were okay, a bit overly fried, but okay! Next we tried the Tinga tacos and we liked them, was expecting a lot more flavor from the chicken itself aside from the toppings! Had a glass of Rośe, it was good. Definitely coming back for the nachos and trying something outside of the Happy Hour menu which runs from 5pm-6:30, decent menu and options! Service was okay, ambiance was lively and happy!

So glad to finally check this off my valley list!! Took advantage of the dinela and boy was it so…read moremuch food!!!! On top of the meal ordered the spicy mango margarita. Flavor wise delicious but definitely lacked any spiciness. Also appreciated getting a celebrity sighting! At first we were seated by the window but given the heat and lack of being able to feel the AC we were able to get moved to a different table which I greatly appreciated. I can't even describe all the food we got but my favorite for sure was the pulled beef taco, the chips and assortment of dips, and ahi tun. I absolutely will come back. I'd say desaert was my least favorite as the cake park of it was too dense for my liking. Parking was no sweat there is valley but costs a lot.

3/5-4 It's probably…read morea bit weird to write a review of a restuarant that is closing tomorrow, but I want to leave one for the historical record. Ah, Boneyard Bistro. You had a pretty good run for 20 years. You started my more elevated food journey when I discovered you on Chowhound many years ago. A few birthdays, a few events, many *interesting* date nights - a lot happened between us. And yes, it's kind of ironic that someone who hasn't regularly eaten meat since high school would've quasi-regularly patronized a BBQ-ish restaurant, but here we are. Ya'll should've kept the BBQ'ed Portobello, shrimp, and jackfruit options haha. I went with a friend yesterday one last time, and many are trying to get into their fond farewells as well - the bar seating filled up 15 minutes after they opened. Reservations were full as well most of the night - luckily, a cancellation opened up fairly fast. A bit disappointed that happy hour was discontinued in the final days. Started with a Cactus Cooler, one of Boneyard's standards - a welcome refreshment in this current heat wave. Since I still don't eat meat (guess it's kind of ironic not to eat BBQ at the final days of a BBQ eatery) I started off with the Fried Mac and Cheese bites, which I thought were supposed to have a sauce and Nashville hot seasoning? Was ok. I missed the mini corn muffins and bread they used to serve at the beginning of meals, so I order the skillet honey cornbread - had a melty crust, not bad. Ended a quiet note, but again, farewell to Boneyard Bistro, will be interested to see what comes next from Chef Aaron.

I've been here a few times over the years and wanted to pay a visit to enjoy the space and food a…read morelast time before they close this month. I wasn't a regular here but it always stood out. They have a great beer selection that compliments their bbq offerings. We went on Tequila Tuesday and I had the house margaritas with a tajin rim. They were good and well-balanced. We started with the housemade bbq chips that had a true bbq flavor with a hint of sweetness. They were somewhere between a thin and kettle chip. These were so good. There were a lot of interesting and unexpected choices on the menu. I had a hard time choosing but decided to stick with bbq since it's their specialty and it was a last visit. We both had combo meals. I had the baby back ribs and tri tip (medium rare) with broccolini. Ribs were tender and meaty. The tri tip was flavorful and done just right. The broccolini could have been a little less cooked, but was still good. My companion had the beef ribs, pulled pork and fried mac and cheese. I loved the char on the beef ribs. They were meaty and he wasn't even able to finish the last one. The fried mac and cheese had a crispy breaded coating that gave way to the creamy mac and cheese inside. So good. We sat at the bar rather than the tables and service was attentive and there when we needed it. The heavy pressed cloth napkins were a nice touch, especially when having ribs. And they provided packaged wet wipes. Wish I'd made the trek over the hill to visit this spot on a more regular basis and hope to find them in another incarnation in the future.

Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing drinks. Everything at Malama Pono is always incredible. The…read morestaff are always so kind and welcoming. Every dish is unique and incredible. The space is comforting and inviting. Everytime you go to Malama Pono it feels like a celebration. Its one of my, if not my favorite restaurant.

I'd been wanting to try Malama Pono for a long time but just hadn't gotten around to it. I think I…read morewas a little hesitant because I had never tried this style of Hawaiian cuisine before, but I'm so glad we finally came. The service was wonderful from start to finish. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome. To start I really loved the yellowtail crispy rice. It was one of the best versions I've ever had. The spicy yellowtail was perfectly seasoned, the crispy rice had the ideal texture, and the sauce, ikura, and finishing touches brought everything together beautifully. I also loved that they offered a 50/50 option with Spam crispy rice since that's my husband's favorite, so we both got exactly what we wanted. The tuna poki featured excellent quality fish, although the sauce wasn't my personal favorite. My husband absolutely loved it, though. The dumplings were another highlight and ended up being his favorite dish of the night. You could tell they were made fresh in-house, and the peas added a really nice balance. My only note was that the sauce leaned a little too heavily on the coconut flavor for my taste. For our entrée, we ordered the pan-fried snapper. I completely forgot to take a photo before we started serving ourselves, but it was beautifully cooked. It reminded me a bit of bronzino with its delicate, flaky texture. The fish itself was fantastic, although, similar to a few other dishes, the sauce wasn't quite what I'm used to. The warm rice pudding was also really tasty. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough actual rice pudding compared to all of the toppings because the flavor was so good. For reference, I'm someone who really doesn't enjoy Thai food, while my husband loves it. This isn't Thai food at all, but some of the sauces had coconut-forward flavor profiles that reminded me of flavors I typically don't gravitate toward. Even with that, I still genuinely enjoyed every dish we ordered, which says a lot about how well everything was prepared. There were dishes I'd absolutely order again, and others I'd probably swap out next time simply because there were so many interesting options on the menu. I also appreciated that the menu had plenty of seafood options, which was perfect since I've been trying to eat more fish. Everything we ordered was fresh and high quality. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere. It's on the smaller side, but it feels cozy rather than cramped. I also think it's a great place to come with a group because the portions are perfect for sharing, making it easy to try a variety of dishes. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back. Next time, I'd love to explore more of the menu because there were so many dishes that caught my eye.