Guidebook for Sherman Oaks
Food Scene
Great cafe location in a secluded neighborhood. The menu choices are plenty and filled with lots of favorites. The decor and setting is bright and lively. Prices are fair.
http://charliespantry.com/
Charlie's Pantry
2922 Beverly Glen CirGreat cafe location in a secluded neighborhood. The menu choices are plenty and filled with lots of favorites. The decor and setting is bright and lively. Prices are fair.
http://charliespantry.com/
Let me just say Brad & Angelina are known to dine at this local spot. Also, they are looking to break a Guiness Book of World Records for most menu options.
http://www.jinkys.com/Sherman-Oaks.html
18 locals recommend
Jinky's Cafe
1724 E Avenida De Los ArbolesLet me just say Brad & Angelina are known to dine at this local spot. Also, they are looking to break a Guiness Book of World Records for most menu options.
http://www.jinkys.com/Sherman-Oaks.html
My favorite Gastro Pub in the area. There is no signage outside which creates "locals only" flavor.
http://www.thelocalpeasant.com/index.html
80 locals recommend
The Local Peasant - Sherman Oaks
14058 Ventura BlvdMy favorite Gastro Pub in the area. There is no signage outside which creates "locals only" flavor.
http://www.thelocalpeasant.com/index.html
If you're craving light bites or tapas style dining, this may be a good option. The cheese and meat plates are great for sharing with friends.
http://www.onthethirty.com/
44 locals recommend
On The Thirty
14622 Ventura BlvdIf you're craving light bites or tapas style dining, this may be a good option. The cheese and meat plates are great for sharing with friends.
http://www.onthethirty.com/
Los Angeles is known for great Mexican food restaurants. Casa Vega is the most popular in our area. You might have even seen it on a reality tv show or two. Celeb Central.
http://casavega.com/
73 locals recommend
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura BlvdLos Angeles is known for great Mexican food restaurants. Casa Vega is the most popular in our area. You might have even seen it on a reality tv show or two. Celeb Central.
http://casavega.com/
Neighboring Studio City is where you'll find a lot of the most popular Sushi spots in all of L.A. It's known as "Sushi Row". The most renowned place is Asanebo.
http://www.asanebo-restaurant.com/
19 locals recommend
Asanebo
11941 Ventura BlvdNeighboring Studio City is where you'll find a lot of the most popular Sushi spots in all of L.A. It's known as "Sushi Row". The most renowned place is Asanebo.
http://www.asanebo-restaurant.com/
When people ask us about Pizza, this our go to place. I would describe it as "California style" pizza.
http://www.robbiemacpizza.com/index.html
Robbie Mac's Pizza
5162 Sepulveda BlvdWhen people ask us about Pizza, this our go to place. I would describe it as "California style" pizza.
http://www.robbiemacpizza.com/index.html
The area's most "trendy" cafe and often a hang out for actors looking to steer clear of the Hollywood crowd.
http://www.sweetbutterkitchen.com/
61 locals recommend
Sweet Butter Kitchen
13824 Ventura BlvdThe area's most "trendy" cafe and often a hang out for actors looking to steer clear of the Hollywood crowd.
http://www.sweetbutterkitchen.com/
If you're craving quality coffee and pastries, you need look no further than Crave Cafe. It's a busy spot but I think that speaks for itself.
http://www.cravecafes.com/
61 locals recommend
Crave Cafe
14504 Ventura BlvdIf you're craving quality coffee and pastries, you need look no further than Crave Cafe. It's a busy spot but I think that speaks for itself.
http://www.cravecafes.com/
Arguably, some of the most innovative and exquisite "high end" bbq you'll ever experience.
http://www.boneyardbistro.com/
22 locals recommend
Boneyard Bistro
13539 Ventura BlvdArguably, some of the most innovative and exquisite "high end" bbq you'll ever experience.
http://www.boneyardbistro.com/
If you're in town celebrating a special occasion and interested in absolute fine dining, Mistral will offer you an extraordinary all around meal. Be advised, it's pricey.
12 locals recommend
Mistral
13422 Ventura BlvdIf you're in town celebrating a special occasion and interested in absolute fine dining, Mistral will offer you an extraordinary all around meal. Be advised, it's pricey.
Vibrato is the premiere Jazz space in L.A. The Bel Air setting is very sophisticated. Dinner and a show will make for an impressive evening.
https://vibrato.herbalpertpresents.com/
29 locals recommend
Vibrato Grill Jazz
2930 Beverly Glen CirVibrato is the premiere Jazz space in L.A. The Bel Air setting is very sophisticated. Dinner and a show will make for an impressive evening.
https://vibrato.herbalpertpresents.com/
This the type of california cuisine cafe you'd expect on the West Side.
Their coffees, teas & juices are great. I always tend to order the Crunchy French toast and my wife enjoys the chilaquilles.
268 locals recommend
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveThis the type of california cuisine cafe you'd expect on the West Side.
Their coffees, teas & juices are great. I always tend to order the Crunchy French toast and my wife enjoys the chilaquilles.
If elegant French Bistros tickle your fancy, you may want to try this establishment.
(There's valet parking here) http://www.marmaladecafe.com/site/
26 locals recommend
Marmalade Cafe - Sherman Oaks
14910 Ventura BlvdIf elegant French Bistros tickle your fancy, you may want to try this establishment.
(There's valet parking here) http://www.marmaladecafe.com/site/
There is a World Famous In-N-Out Burger near our home and yes they're everything people say and more. Order a double double "animal style". You won't be disappointed.
96 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7220 Balboa BlvdThere is a World Famous In-N-Out Burger near our home and yes they're everything people say and more. Order a double double "animal style". You won't be disappointed.
Also known as Unico House Sushi, this is my favorite Sushi restaurant in the area.
Located just north of us passed Mulholland Drive in Bel Air, this is quality eats in a fantastic area.
8 locals recommend
Shu Restaurant
2932 1/2 Beverly Glen CirAlso known as Unico House Sushi, this is my favorite Sushi restaurant in the area.
Located just north of us passed Mulholland Drive in Bel Air, this is quality eats in a fantastic area.
High end sandwich shop that serves up items such pork belly on a cibbata roll paired with a beet quinoa salad washed down with grape lemonade. In many ways, it's so L.A & a tad pricey. But worth it.
151 locals recommend
Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveHigh end sandwich shop that serves up items such pork belly on a cibbata roll paired with a beet quinoa salad washed down with grape lemonade. In many ways, it's so L.A & a tad pricey. But worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Festive watering hole if you're interested in hanging out with the younger "Vegas Crowd". Great place for watching sporting events.
http://spittingchickencantina.com/
Spitting Chicken Cantina
14633 Ventura BoulevardFestive watering hole if you're interested in hanging out with the younger "Vegas Crowd". Great place for watching sporting events.
http://spittingchickencantina.com/
This may be the only Valley Strip Mall worth visiting. Only because here's where you'll find one of L.A Weekly's best dive bars of L.A.
http://www.citycheers.com/templates/one/index.php?vid=6980
8 locals recommend
Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill
4454 Van Nuys BlvdThis may be the only Valley Strip Mall worth visiting. Only because here's where you'll find one of L.A Weekly's best dive bars of L.A.
http://www.citycheers.com/templates/one/index.php?vid=6980
Arts & Culture
Located in the Sherman Oaks Galleria, this is hands down the best place to watch a film in the area. Bar on site and a very sleek and stylish cinema.
99 locals recommend
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdLocated in the Sherman Oaks Galleria, this is hands down the best place to watch a film in the area. Bar on site and a very sleek and stylish cinema.
Everything Else
If you're seeking a day of R&R, Sherman Oaks has their very own Burke Williams Spa.
In the words of Ferris Bueller, it's so choice.
14 locals recommend
Burke Williams Spa
15301 Ventura BlvdIf you're seeking a day of R&R, Sherman Oaks has their very own Burke Williams Spa.
In the words of Ferris Bueller, it's so choice.
A few miles from our home you'll find a great 3 mile hike to walk off all that great food you've been eating during your visit.
George Clooney's home is surprisingly on the hiking route.
67 locals recommend
TreePeople
12601 Mulholland DrA few miles from our home you'll find a great 3 mile hike to walk off all that great food you've been eating during your visit.
George Clooney's home is surprisingly on the hiking route.
This is one of the best kept secrets in Los Angeles. Located on the opposite side of The Tree people hiking trail, Franklin Canyon Park offers a more scenic & tranquil environment. Great for Picnics.
Franklin Canyon Drive
Franklin Canyon DriveThis is one of the best kept secrets in Los Angeles. Located on the opposite side of The Tree people hiking trail, Franklin Canyon Park offers a more scenic & tranquil environment. Great for Picnics.