Restaurants near Balboa Sports Center

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1. Bacari Sherman Oaks

4.8

Exceptional(1452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sherman Oaks

Booked 153 times today

Bacari Sherman Oaks is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 6th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our loungey indoor Parlour Room, our bright and airy Sunroom, or in one of our many comfortable outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Sherman Oaks.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Sherman Oaks is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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2. Benihana - Encino, CA

4.5

Awesome(4859)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Encino

Booked 109 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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3. Davenport's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2821)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Encino

Booked 16 times today

Enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, sushi and chef-inspired cocktails in a comfortable, warm atmosphere. Located just off the 405 on Ventura Blvd, our dining room and beautiful patio with fire-pits are wonderful places to relax and enjoy good food and good friends.

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4. Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino

4.4

Awesome(2023)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Encino

Booked 11 times today

Larsen's Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse offering only the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available, flown in daily. We offer over 150 wines and 30 by the glass. With impeccable service and great ambiance, our restaurant delivers a classic steakhouse feel with a modern twist. A warm dining room, Dark Wood ceilings and stone walls bring the restaurant alive. Come relax and enjoy the finest Encino has to offer.

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5. Petit Trois Le Valley

4.7

Exceptional(245)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Sherman Oaks

Booked 57 times today

Petit Trois Le Valley, the second outpost of Chef Ludo Lefebvre's beloved bistro, opened its doors in 2018 in Sherman Oaks. This larger location channels a lavish French Brasserie, with its marble bar, banquette lined dining room, and a Chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. The second dining room can be reserved for larger parties and private events. Since opening, Petit Trois has garnered praise from casual foodies and revered food critics. In 2015, Petit Trois was nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation and in 2019 earned the Bib Gourmand designation upon the Michelin Guide’s return to Los Angeles. Additionally, Petit Trois was featured on the late Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles list from 2015-2017 and has remained on the list since 2019 when Bill Addison & Patricia Escárcega took over.

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6. Buca di Beppo - Encino

4.5

Awesome(619)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Encino

Booked 3 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Encino, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Conveniently located at Highway 101 and Venture Boulevard is Encino, CA residents' favorite Italian restaurant, Buca di Beppo! Serving authentic Italian food for lunch and dinner every day of the week, Buca is the best place in town to enjoy all of your favorite Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas.

7. Mora Italiano

4.6

Exceptional(613)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Encino

Booked 5 times today

At Mora Italiano in Encino, we celebrate the best of Italian cuisine, offering wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and classic Italian dishes made with authentic ingredients. Our menu is a love letter to Italy, featuring a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts paired with a curated wine list. Enjoy a special bottle of wine and an aperitivo while you savor our signature dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether you're craving pizza, pasta, or a delicious Italian meal, Mora Italiano is the perfect destination for food lovers in Encino.

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8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Sherman Oaks, CA | On the BLVD

4.7

Exceptional(1181)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Sherman Oaks

Booked 47 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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9. Vino Wine & Tapas Room

4.9

Exceptional(949)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Encino

Booked 6 times today

**We are currently open for indoor dining. **Vino Wine and Tapas Room Restaurant, a European-style wine tasting restaurant in the heart of San Fernando Valley, California (Encino, Ventura Blvd), offers a delicious alternative to the same old dining experience and more than 100 wines into the establishment, which diners can pair with myriad cheeses and tapas.Gluten-free, vegetarian option, and organic wine offered.Let Vino cater your next event. Bring Spanish tapas and large paella to your next event or backyard. We also specialize in wine tasting events.

10. So Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(141)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Tarzana

Booked 33 times today

Our name has a special meaning to us. The Chinese character in “SO” means “creative" and we strive to never be boring or typical. Please visit our original location in Tarzana for lunch or dinner. In addition to a la carte, we have an awesome set menu during lunch and dinner such as sushi lovers, sashimi lovers, and roll lovers for you to try our finest fish and great portions.We are professional sushi chefs here to make your fine food and create specials upon request. But most importantly, we want our customers to feel like they are friends and family and have a good time while eating great food.Please let our chef or staff know if you have any requests, changes, preferences, or allergies.

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Haley
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out :) Our server was amazing and so helpful unfortunately I did not get his name.
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Bacari Sherman OaksPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sherman Oaks
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The chicken sat under the heat lamp and was dry as was the spinach
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Davenport's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Encino
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4.7
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Lucas
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Good experience. We got good food, good service. The portion was not small but some foods are overpriced which was expected as we read review and menu before coming. Overall meet expectations.
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Petit Trois Le ValleyPrice: Expensive• French• Sherman Oaks
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4.7
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Amalia
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Arturo the chef made it a fun experience for my bf and I. The food was delicious! The perks of coming in at a later time was we had the whole Teppanyaki table to ourselves and again Arturo made it as fun and special for us even though we came here without any special occasion , it felt like we were.
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Benihana - Encino, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Encino
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4.5
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Bridget
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
Really delicious food. Huge portions. Family friendly.
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Buca di Beppo - EncinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Encino
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4.5

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