The food and vibes are amazing! And Cesar is the best waitress. He takes care of us every single time. Best night!

We went to TLV Tapas for the first time last night and absolutely loved it. We've been hearing great things about this place for a while, so we finally decided to check it out--and it definitely lived up to the hype. The décor is beautiful and the vibe is great. I know it turns more nightclub-like on Thursdays and Saturdays, but even on a Wednesday it felt lively and fun. The music was good and there were lots of birthday celebrations, which added to the festive atmosphere. We started with the bluefin crispy rice and the truffle sashimi from the specials menu. Both were good, but honestly I'd probably skip the raw bar next time because some of the other dishes were even better. The short rib cigar and the arais were fantastic. The real standouts were the oyster mushrooms--arguably the best mushrooms I've ever had--and the hanging tender skewer. Both were absolutely delicious and must-orders. We finished with the bread pudding, which was probably the least impressive dish of the night, but overall the meal and drinks were excellent. Huge shout-out to our waiter, Cesar, who made the experience even better. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely great at what he does. When we come back, we'll definitely be asking to sit in his section! read more

12/7/2025 - This is an upscale Kosher restaurant in Tarzana, CA with two floors for dining, which opened 3 years and 2 months ago. It has an elegant and contemporary ambience with an excellent vibe. If you like a vegan dish, must try SALAT HASHUK that is super and healthy - that tastful salad should be good for everyone! The BLUEFIN CRISPY RICE is another 5-star dish that comes with crunchy sushi rice topped with light spicy bluefin tuna. The OYSTER MUSHROOM is another 5-star dish with oily, juicy and thick body. The services are excellent! The overall experience including an awesome ambience should be rated as 5 stars+, although the price of each dish is high, which might be the main reason the Yelp overall rating is at 4.4 A valid parking is available. read more

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My mouth is watering just thinking about their food. Everything is curated so thoughtfully, the service is always good, and I love the vibe in here it always feels like a celebration. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu in my opinion. The deal for a group of 7+ people is really great too, definitely ask your server about it. Just remember it's tapas! The best way to go about eating here is ordering a bunch of things for the table and sharing! If you're 2 people, I think around 4 dishes will have you full! read more

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Such a cute spot! A little difficult to get a reservation though, seems quite busy. Rightfully so as everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We wanted to try a bit of everything and our waitress helped us pick a good variety. To drink we ordered the Nights in Tulum which basically is a spicy cucumber margarita. My goodness was this delicious! Refreshing, perfect spice and potent! We asked for tajin instead of salt and they delivered. To we went with the short rib cigar: perfectly crispy and sides complimented it nicely; having tender skewer: succulent and delicious not one crumb left behind; the bluefin lime roll and yellowtail roll: both fresh and had the perfect rice to fish ratio. The quality of the food is amazing and service was great. They ARE on the pricey side however. And when we told them it was our anniversary we weren't offered anything. Not that it's a huge deal but those little details really can make a celebratory night that much more special. read more

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We had an amazing time, Cesar was an amazing host. Ambience was nice, food was yummy. read more

TLV Tapas Bar - Arais - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jacob was amazing and extremely kind! I love his energy. The food was delicious! The menu was out of this world. Something for every family member. I didn't expect the food to be so good but it truly was delicious! read more

Hello... Hello... Is there anyone IN THERE? Just shout if you can hear me... IS ANYONE HOME? This place is either permanently closed, if so, please kindly post it on here.... The website listed hours for dinner until 11:pm We drove all the way there at 8:30 pm. for some "great kosher dining" Place was dark, no hours listed on the door, tried to see if I could reserve a table for another day and NO DAY AVAILABLE.. Wondering if this place is a front? All the five star reviews look fake and same exact excellent detailed "experience" in each one of those. And interesting that the 1 star reviews the reply from owner was "We have so many five star reviews!" No apology, no "hey, I'll check in with my staff and see what happened" They just wasted our time, gas, etc by not being honest and listing no hours, looks like it's just a shut down place operating something else. read more

I don't what took me so long to get here, but now that I've tried TLV Tapas I will be back...often. I'm already a fan of Tel Aviv Grill, but this restaurant space feels elevated. The decor, music, and feel is definitely a vibe, and yes I feel ridiculous for using that term that too - except it's true! Let's get into the food because we tried a ton of dishes. Spoiler alert - we loved everything we tried, with my favorite being the short rib cigar and bluefin crispy rice. The short ribs are so tender and delicious, which leads me to believe they have been braised for a very long time. The cigar itself was perfectly crunchy and mixed with the tender short rib and dipping sauce made me want 10 more. Bluefin crispy rice at an Israeil tapas bar? Yes! The fish was so fresh and creamy, and the crispy rice was flavorful and crispy without being overly crunchy. Loved the rest of the sushi we tried as well, and they use interesting seasonings (za'atar, sumac) which ties sushi to the theme. We also tried the Zaaluk which is smoked and roasted eggplant with peppers and garlic, which paired extremely well with the chewy and crunchy jerusalem bagel. Also loved the hummus because it was creamier than many I have tried, but still had that satisfying garbanzo sumac flavor I wanted without being overpowering. Lastly, I need to talk about the oyster mushroom which comes on a skewer with an herb gremolata and looks like a meat kabob. It left us wondeirng how a mushroom could be so rich in flavor, meaty, and perfectly grilled as a skewer. There is so much more we tried (and snapped pics of), and tons more I want to try, but you'll have to get down here and see for yourself. Really nice for date nights or eating and laughing with a group of people worth eating and laughing with. read more

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Thank you for sharing your amazing restaurant with us. My daughter and 8 of her friends enjoyed the most amazing and delicious food and entertainment. So much fun and such great ambiance and atmosphere. Wonderful birthday it was!! read more

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Came here with a couple of friends to try it out! We sat at the only table outside, which was kind of nice. We got the bread, oyster mushrooms, and the beef cigars (I forgot what it's called). And some drinks! We were all happy with our cocktails. The food? AMAZING. So delicious and flavorful. My favorite was the oyster mushrooms. But honestly all of it. The staff were super friendly as well! I also didn't know it was kosher! That's awesome. Will def be back! read more

TLV Tapas Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My first time coming to TLV was last year for our company holiday party, and I've been back several times since. Everyone in my company loved it so much that we're having our holiday party there again this year. The food is incredible--every dish we've tried has been full of flavor and absolutely amazing. I love the ambience and the overall vibe, and the waiters and waitresses are always spectacular. TLV is a great place to go out with friends, couples, or even for a girls' night out. You simply can't go wrong with TLV. read more

Great service! Delicious food! Cesar is the best server! Ask for him! Can't believe it took me this long to try it out! Branzino and Arais is the best on the menu! read more

TLV Tapas Bar - Happy Birthday to mom! - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Located in Tarzana you can find street parking or there's a parking garage directly across the street Located in Tarzana you can find street parking or there's a parking garage directly across the street. it it's pretty spacious with seating downstairs and upstairs This restaurant left me craving more! When I say every dish was amazing, it truly was! My friend and I stopped by a few days ago for dinner. We got the oyster mushroom, grilled okra, and their specialof the night the Dubai sushi. I can't describe okra. It's a southern dish, but I highly recommend it if you've never tried it, and wow, it was my first time trying the mushroom oyster. You're eating meat. It's grilled and seasoned perfectly. We got the short rib pasta with mushrooms for entrees, and honestly, this might be the best I've ever had!! we had a few other entrées, but you must get the Arias. Overall, everything was a hit from service. Our waitress was Ciara and she was delightful and helpful with suggestions as well as the other staff. I'm already planning a trip to come here again highly recommend it, especially for special occasions. read more

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This place never disappoints and always delivers! We typically come on Saturday night early sit on the bar and enjoy really good food. The shook salad, humus, the newly added sushi rolls (so good) everything is always consistent and prepared to perfection. Overall great food, great ambiance and the service is always friendly and attentive. Highly recommend. read more

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TLV Tapas Bar's 2nd anniversary was very tasty. The atmosphere was electric with a live DJ and a lively crowd. The set menu (see photos) featured vibrant Mediterranean flavors, and I had the chance to try: *Jerusalem Bagel - Warm, fluffy, and perfect with za'atar olive oil and tomato purée *Tzatziki - A cashew cheese twist with cucumber, garlic, dill, and chili flakes. *Zaaluk - Smoky fire-roasted eggplant with spicy shushka peppers and garlic confit *Okra - Tossed with lemon, soy sauce, and urfa pepper for a tangy, slightly spicy bite *Oyster Mushroom - Tender, with fresh herb gremolata, citrus, and sumac *Cauliflower Steak - Hearty, with beef demi-glaze, capers, and wild dill *Salat Hashuk - Crisp and refreshing with radish, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, and citrus vinaigrette *Arugula Salad - Peppery and balanced with fennel, pomegranate, beets, pine nuts, and sumac vinaigrette *Chilean Sea Bass - Buttery and perfectly cooked, paired with charred bok choy and Persian lemon Beyond the food, TLV's partnership with the LATTC Foundation made the night even more special, supporting scholarships for aspiring chefs. Overall, a fantastic celebration of food, community, and giving back. Cheers to many more anniversaries, TLV! read more

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Had such an amazing time celebrating my birthday. The service was top notch especially Cesar! The food was really good! Def will be coming back. Best vibes read more

Had an awesome time with the amazing atmosphere! Our waiter Ceasar, made it such a special night.

The food was amazing, nice ambiance, and good service! Our waiter Cesar was great.

Amazing food I've ever had. An incredible vibes with a touch of folklore Like it , absolutely recommend TLV tapas bar. read more

TLV Tapas Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for my mother's 70th birthday on New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) and really enjoyed each dish! We had the oyster mushroom, the short rib pasta, and the Chilean sea bass. Very festive atmosphere & decorations - will come here again in the future. read more

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One of the best restaurants in town, and I've been in many. The vib is super fun, service is excellent, and the food omg the food is amazing and super fresh. read more

TLV Tapas Bar - Deserts - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food and drink very fun place nice vibes and great service. The crudos were great and the beef dishes as well.

Full disclosure my review is based on being a guest at a party that was held in this restaurant. I have seen this place a lot as I live around this area but first time to go to attend a party. Well first off it's a Kosher restaurant and bar so that tells you that this is probably going to be more expensive than your regular bar and restaurant. The party I attended had about 50 guests and the service was great, servers paid attention to our drinks make sure we keep getting wine (well they sell each bottle so...) and the table setting and prep was really classy. We were served a 4-course meal so the starters, appetizers and salad was a lot. There were probably about 5-7 apps - my favorites are - Jerusalem bagel (so good especially when it was hot) the oyster mushroom skewers were delish the bluefin sashimi was also good and I'm glad my section of the table most of the guests didn't eat the raw fish. For the mains - we were served ribeye steak medium rare and I think it's very well seasoned and cooked right. The branzino was perfect and was a favorite at our side of the table. The desserts were served as well - there's one that stands out - the pistachio - I've never had that before and it was definitely worth a try. Place looks like a high end date night for those who observe Kosher and music is also to their taste. It can be loud for some people but I'm fine with it - definitely giving you that party / late night vibes. read more

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Jacob was the best server ever he described every meal with such delicacy and with familiarity and every flavor at this restaurant comes through!! Okay so okra is my new favorite vegetable!!! The salad with the radish is super refreshing and garnished so well. And the bagel dipped is just this place always has great energy they celebrate birthdays with sparklers and I guess there's a dj there??! It's a really great spot read more

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We went for our daughter's birthday. All the food was delicious. We ordered so many different things and wash new dish was better than the previous. Service is friendly and accurate. We sat upstairs and that didn't impact the service at all, from our perspective. The restaurant is clean and nicely appointed. read more

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Looove this place! The food, the vibe, the service was amazing. Cesar was THE bessttt waiter! read more

Me and my husband went last night for dinner and had a great experience from the dining to the service! The chilean sea bass and oyster mushroom are highly recommended and our waiter Cesar gave us excellent recommendations and provided top notch service! Will definitely be back again! read more

The Seabass was delicious, but my favorite was the Bronzino. I'm gonna have a dream about it. The service was excellent. Cesar is the man. read more

Amazing food everything on the menu is to die for. The service was excellent, especially by Cesar! Once you come here, you'll never go anywhere else!! Make your reservation now! read more

i got to visit this spot for the first time last night. it was a wonderful experience ! the food was an incredible mix of middle eastern cuisine. there was some sushi options too. i loved the crispy rice bluefin tuna. they even had a mid east sushi fusion option. the hummus and bagel were a perfect match. i loved the middle eastside drink!!! such a unique combo that you won't find anywhere else. the spot is really cute and a fun vibe overall. the staff was really attentive, quick, and helpful! i loved it and would be back soon read more

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Yuuuuuuum wow their mushroom steak WOW my favorite, branzino, sfinge dessert, butchers cut steak WOW but honestly anything they make is 10/10!!! Sushi bar read more

TLV Tapas Bar - Second story dining area - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was my first time visiting. Everything was great especially the service. It was extremely busy but Cesar made us feel like we were the only ones there! Very nice and attentive. read more

Came here to celebrate my boyfriends son's birthday. We came on a Thursday. The restaurant messaged me a couple of times about their 21 and over on Thursday. Since me and he's dad are there it was OK. We did Valle parking. We got there on time and they took us in right away. We sat on the mezzanine level. It was nice to be able to see the whole beautiful restaurant. They had a great DJ and people were dancing at the entrance later on in the evening. I loved the ambiance and the service was really good. The drinks was so delicious and they even had great tasting mortals. The food was amazing. And the desserts were so good, we ended finishing the desserts even though we were so full. read more

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Highly recommend especially Thursday night! Incredible food, kind service and spectacular environment! Keep it up and thanks for a great place . read more

Had such a great night at TLV Tapas Bar! The vibe was fun and welcoming, and the food was honestly so good! Everything came out fresh, full of flavor, and is perfect for sharing. You can tell a lot of care goes into the dishes. Shoutout to our server, David, for making the whole experience even better. He was super friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations. He made us feel really taken care of and kept everything running smoothly. Definitely coming back! (: read more

Great restaurant for a date night with their romantic atmosphere. Food was delicious especially the nigiri and cocktails were top notch. Super friendly service as well. Thanks Cesar for being so accommodating! Will be returning for sure. read more

Amazing spot! Food was great! Our server Cesar was friendly and very attentive. Will definitely be coming back!

Great food so tasty and delicious, staff are very nice and the service is amazing. I loved everything we ordered, just keep in mind they finish Branzino so fast, couldn't try that. It is an awesome place to celebrate birthdays read more

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Great service and good. Had a great time here tonight. Our server Cesar was amazing! Highly recommend this place!