BLVD Steak is too cute. It's a great vibe. Great people and even better food…read more My friend and I came for July 3rd and it was fun. They play great music and it really is poppin'. There's plenty of people to meet, if you want. They should have a DJ because that would be even more of a vibe. I ordered the Steak Frites, medium, and it was BY FAR one of THE best steaks I had. It had a bit of a sweetness to it. There were plenty of fries to not feel deprived and the steak was a good size. My friend ordered the crab leg and that was TOO GOOD. The sauce that it comes with. It was great. We ordered the smashed broccoli and that was a great side. Great time and I can't wait to go back.

Had a dinner meeting at BLVD Steakhouse…read more The ambiance was great and perfect for a dinner meeting, and the bathroom was clean and beautifully designed I ordered my steak medium, but it came out well done--just check out the picture. The service took a little while, but we were busy talking and discussing, so it wasn't a big issue. Overall, a nice place with a great atmosphere.

We had a lovely evening at The Green Room. Sofia was awesome in terms of accommodating us every…read morestep of the way. She always came around to see how we were doing and had no issues with guiding first-timers right to our seats. The thematic concepts of each dish and drink were so clever and exquisite. Filet Mignon Sammie and Uncrustables in a lunchbox had so much character. In perfect Castaway fashion, we got a lovely "dinner and a show" when ordering drinks such as Tiffany Prefers Cocktails. And...the view of the cityscape was definitely everything to write home about. This is what we came for. The Green Room highlights the character of LA in so many ways. Loved it!

The Green Room... I am not sure why service gets such a bad rating- never had any issues with that…read more I like their signature cocktails and food options... l am giving them 4 stars only because of the most recent experience that I had... I checked the hours, and it said this place closes at 11. My friend and I came at 9... and guess what... the place was closed. Why? I don't know. We were just told that they'd decided to close early that day. Mind you, Castaway was still open that night. Why would a bar close before its posted hours? ‍

I have been working pharmaceutical audio visual in elite restaurants for the past 7 years. If I…read morecan find a place to sit during the presentation, I'm happy. Usually these places don't want the likes of me at a table ruining the ambience. The management (Katie) at the Capital Grille genuinely treated me like a guest. If the Capital Grille in Burbank treats the lowly AV guy as a guest imagine how well you will be treated in this establishment. I'm continually surprised by the pretentious attitude of restaurants. This is not the case with the Capital Grille in Burbank. They genuinely have a sincere concern to ensure every person that walks through the door has a wonderful experience.

Was in the area, and had never been here, plus the menu looked good, so made a quick reservation…read moreand stopped by for an early dinner. Sat at the bar and we were greeted immediately and provided water. After a quick glance at the menu, started off with cocktails. The Mai Tai want your classic Mai Tai, and the better said they were missing an ingredient, so he did a twist on the Mai Tai. It was ok, felt it was missing a needed flavor element though. The passion fruit mojito was pretty tasty though, definitely had that mojito taste with a little passion fruit pop. For food we started with two grilled oysters and the lobster and crab cake. The grilled oysters were delicious, but how do you go wrong with anple cheese and bread crumbs texture on an oyster? The lobster and crab cake was also great, plenty of crab and lobster meat within. Exactly what you would want in this dish. For entrees we went with the dry aged New York strip and, they had a special wagyu Burger with blue cheese and truffle. The strip was aged for 18-24 days, cooked perfectly and was so tender. Just a bite you want to enjoy each time. The burger was also delicious with the truffle mixed with the blue cheese and caramelized onions. You get a little of everything in each bite, just makes your mouth happy. Overall, nice steakhouse spot in Burbank that is well with the trip. That burger was phenomenal, as was the NY strip, and that lobster and crab cake along with the oysters, delicious. The Mai Tai could be improved but they did what they could with the ingredients on hand, so that's my fault for choosing something they didn't have everything for. Definitely a nice gem in Burbank so, if you're in the area, and are hungry, go stop by and enjoy what they have to offer in an upscale space.

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.

This place is pretty authentic Argentine from someone who has been to Buenos Aires 5x…read more The food is made with love here and you can tell. The provoleta is VERY authentic and I've found that to be hard to find outside of Argentina. I've eaten here twice and once I had a steak and another I had pasta. Both were great. I love having Pasta in Argentina and I tend to enjoy the way they make it more that Italian restaurants, not totally sure why. So ordering pasta is always a move if you don't want a huge piece of meat. See pics Cant wait to go back.

The Bottom Line 3.5 stars: Recommended for a chill dining experience in a nice neighborhood. Good…read morevibes and service but you will need to navigate the menu a bit. Location 3.5 stars: On the North side of Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake, between Cahuenga Blvd and N. Pass Ave. No Valet or parking structures. The Yelp profile says they have a parking lot but we could not find it. Metered parking which is hard to come by given the many restaurants in this area. The streets are quite and nice and walkable though and you see many people strolling along or walking their dogs, even in the evening. Venue 4 stars: Nicely decorated rustic venue. Indoor and outdoor seating. The inside however was uncomfortably cold when we visited (while outdoors was probably 80-85 degrees). Service 4 stars: Staff were friendly, polite, courteous and attentive. Food 3.5 stars: Primarily Argentinean food, including soups, appetizers, steaks, fish, chicken and pasta. We had the Tuna Tartare (Tartar de Atun, very good), Chicken Milanesa Napolitana (unfortunately very dry and tough), Salmon Con Tapenade (it had potential but ours was dry and overcooked), and Lomo a la Gorgonzola (beef tenderloin with Gorgonzola sauce; this one was very good!). I would highly recommend the Tuna Tartare and the Lomo a la Gorgonzola, but the Milanesa Napolitana and the Salmon Con Tapenade fell far short of our expectations. Drinks 3.5 stars: Beer (bottle and draft), wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea. No cocktails.

My husband, I had the most memorable and amazing lunch at the Burbank Smokehouse. We were in the…read moreBurbank area for an appointment and decided to go have lunch there. We've heard so much about the restaurant. Walking in you just go back in time. It has a great vibe. Imagine all the famous people that have passed through those doors. We noticed they were very busy for lunch. The bar area looks really cool. Quite a few people in there eating at lunch time. We opted to eat in the main dining area. At some point we will try the bar area. Upon sitting at our half circle booth we had the honor of having George come by our table to bring water. We introduced ourselves and we had so many questions since I've been our first time there. As we got to talk to him we found out he's been at the restaurant for 27 years. Fernando was our waiter and he's been there for 41 years. That definitely says a lot about a restaurant when the employees stay for that many years. I opted to have the fish and chips and my husband had the lunch special, one of the lunch specials offered. He had pork chops with the rosemary mashed potatoes, they were delicious. It was a good sized portion. All the food is there. We can't wait to go back! Looking forward to going back for lunch one of these days soon during the week they have different lunch special. Looking forward to seeing George and Fernando again! ;) Thank you guys for making it such a memorable and fun experience for my husband and myself. Carla & David

Second time, first time we were totally impressed. Drinks, food, service. Decided to come back…read morewithin a week to celebrate my son's birthday. We were unfortunately not given the same service. It was the small touches last time that made us come back. The drinks were different, the food was good but again small touches, lastly I made the reservation for my son's Birthday, told them while booking then told them again when we got there. They did not sing Happy Birthday but while walking out we did see another table receive the service. Still an over place to try, if you haven't been. Unfortunately I have to stop telling all my friends they have to come and how great our first time was.

I had not been to Davenport's in years so I was excited that we were going to have a lecture dinner…read morehere on Wednesday evening. Parking was without stress, it is behind the building and with validation the parking is complimentary from the restaurant. The outside courtyard looks so magical with all the lush trees and the outdoor lights, I love it! Our lecture was inside in the large room, and the seating was plentiful in a board room-like table with large comfortable chairs. To begin we were served fresh bread with whipped butter and Spinach, Kale, and Artichoke dip. Both were delicious and a good whetting to the appetite. Next came the second course, I got the House salad and oh my goodness, that salad was soooo good and a very generous portion that I honestly ended up getting full from the salad! The greens were fresh, and the mix of candied pecans, roasted beets, and goat cheese on top made for a perfect mix of flavors. Probably my very favorite salad that I've eaten in quite a while! For my main course I had ordered the Parmesan Crusted Jidori Chicken Breast which lay on a bed of steamed spinach and Mashed potatoes. I took a few bites to enjoy the fresh cooked meal and then had to have the rest boxed for lunch the next day. Then dessert came, I LOVE creme brulee and it was so light and fluffy and perfect that I ended up eating the whole thing. What was nice is the creme brulee did not feel heavy in my belly and I didn't feel weighed down despite how full I felt! Staff was really kind, they all greeted us and introduced themselves by name and they whisked in and out with our orders and with drink refills. I definitely recommend Davenport's restaurant!!! Can't wait to come back!

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.

Our server was Macy and let me tell you she is a hustler! She got all our orders right and brought…read moreour refills fast! She was so nice and welcoming! If you dine here try to get her as your server. You will not be dissapointed

Odyssey absolutely nailed it! The views are spectacular, but the food and hospitality completely…read morematch the scenery. We started with drinks, and both the mimosa and the old fashioned were expertly crafted. For food, we started with the calamari which I thought needed more seasoning but overall was good. The smash burger was delicious and fries perfectly crispy and flavorful. The hangover hash caught me off-guard and was kind of like a beef stew. A little tomato soupy, but as I continued to eat it, I adjusted and thought it can be considered the ultimate comfort food. The service was top-notch from start to finish--attentive without feeling rushed. Highly recommend!

I went there twice once was my prom night 55 years ago, it was totally different but the food was…read moreamazing and so was the atmosphere. I then went a few years after that it looked completely different but again the food and atmosphere was amazing.Now I need to find someone to go with me to check it out again and I am sure I won't be disappointed.If you have any worries about this place,maybe the prices I say at least take a chance once you will be so glad you did.

You really can't beat the location of this place. The views over Burbank are absolutely…read moreoutstanding, and the entire restaurant has a beautiful, upscale ambience that makes it feel special the moment you walk in. The menu has so many options that it was genuinely hard to choose what to order! I ended up trying the bacon, and oh my goodness--it is absolutely to die for. It was easily some of the best bacon I've ever had. For my main, I ordered the French toast off the brunch menu. Flavor-wise it was great and delicious, but the texture was a bit more soggy than I prefer, especially once the syrup soaked in. I mentioned this to our waitress, who was incredibly sweet and understanding about it. She even said she would share the feedback with the kitchen staff, which I really appreciated. Since it still tasted great, I ate the whole thing anyway! Tips for Visiting:Reservations are highly recommended here, but they aren't strictly required if you happen to walk in.My only real disappointment with the visit is the parking situation. They used to allow self-parking, but now they only offer mandatory valet parking. It costs $11, which was a bit of a bummer compared to how things used to be.That minor parking grievance aside, it's an incredible spot for brunch with a killer view. I would absolutely come back!

Surprisingly, had never been to Firefly, and DineLA always temps me, so I finally decided the time…read morewas at hand and we headed over to Firefly to enjoy a meal. Had a reservation, but the restaurant was very busy, so we were seated outside on a patio, which was fine. Started off with an amuse consisting of a sparkling rose and a whipped, creamy mixture of goat cheese, pecans, chives and aleppo pepper. The rose was rose, it was a small sipping glass, while the whipped treat was alright, interesting but presentation was very basic. For the real meal, we started with bigeye tuna tartare and the pork belly and watermelon. The pork belly was perfect, nice and crispy on the outside, juicy inside, while the watermelon gave a pop of sweetness to cut the savory of the pork belly. The tartare was equally as good with pickled ginger, avocado and ponzu sauce with crispy wontons. For entrees we went with the langostino fettuccine and the braised short rib. The short rib fell apart perfectly and had good flavor to it. It didn't necessarily come off as memorable but it was good. The langostino fettuccine was great, good amount of langostino in a vodka sauce giving a little spicy note to the dish. Very good. To end the meal we had the apple cobbler and the molten cake. The cobbler came with vanilla ice cream and candied walnuts. Nice overall bite. The molten cake was the opposite of molten, missing that runny gooeyness in the middle. Overall, great ambiance, good food and pleasant staff. I'd say skip the molten cake and up to you on the short rib.

1. Ambience was incredible, really impressed with the interior design and people were dressed…read moreclassy 2. Service was stressed because it was a busy Saturday night but made up for it with an incredible free dessert. 3. Food was all a hit, most impressed with the brussels sprouts, lamb and short beef plates. Sticky Toffee Cake might be my fav dessert ever. Toasted and caramelized pecans add a ton of depth and joy. 4. No sign over the door, so all new-comers have to ask the valet "is it this one" which I found mildly annoying. 5. Would definitely come again even just for the Sticky Toffee Cake.