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Davenport's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2476 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (818) 855-1203
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nigel Davenport
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private Dining Room available for your events. It includes a screen and projector for business purposes. We offer pre-fix menus and cocktail menus.
  • Private party contact
    Carl Davenport: (818) 606-7777
  • Neighborhood
    Encino
  • Cross street
    Woodley
  • Parking details
    Self Parking. Free Validation.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,476 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    American

2,476 Reviews
  1. BenS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Ali was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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  2. Addie

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Davenports is expensive. Other than that, all else is very good....service excellent and the food I've had has also been delicious. No corkage on first bottle of wine is a wonderful perk.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our third time coming to Davenport’s and every time has been a great experience. The go-to apps are the crispy tuna, crab cakes, and artichoke dip. I’ve had the sea bass all three times and have loved every second of It. They cook the fish to perfection. My husbands parm chicken was a little dry, but still tasty!

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  4. TomC

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff and food was great and I loved the round table.

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  5. LindaE

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my very favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. The food and service is consistently A+, and it is very obvious that the proprietor, Carl Davenport, takes great pride in his beautiful restaurant, his admirable staff and the quality of the food coming out of the kitchen, thanks to his master chef, Nigel Davenport.

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  6. Sparky

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    As always, food was excellent. The complimentary Champagne was nice as it was our 29th wedding anniversary celebration. Quiet corner table, though the party of 12 behind us was a bit loud. Service was top-notch.

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  7. BryanB

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our anniversary and were warmly greeted by the staff with the corner booth we requested and a glass of champagne. Both the service and food were excellent. Beautiful decor with inside and outside dining. We’ll definitely be back!

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  8. DianeK

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Two people in our party wanted to order special prime rib but the meat was too well done for our taste so we ordered something else. Our waitress was excellent. We sat at two different tables outside, both of which had to be adjusted because they wobbled. The first table was not well lit because the light bulb which would normally shine down on the table was out.

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  9. MarkD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience at Davenport's. Great value!!!

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  10. CStr

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    Excellent reception/service. Music was too loud. The food was not worth the price. Some food was good, most was not so much.

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  11. GloriaG

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good. Great menu selection. Our server was attentive. It was a very nice experience.

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  12. Robert

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    This place used to be good but not it’s horrible. Seems like there’s no management. There’s not enough employees. The food is not good anymore. The vegetables were too salty. The salmon was uncooked and didn’t taste good. The steak didn’t taste good overall not coming back here.

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  13. Soccerref

    Los Angeles

    78 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience5
    We have gone several times before and had very good meals, but do not go there on a Wednesday! We went for oysters; they had none. No sourdough bread, just pretzel bread. Onion soup was ok (not caramelized enough and bread ends). Scallops had the wrong sauce, apparently for chicken; no lemon as advertised. Skirt steak was just ok and potatoes lacked Parmesan. The manager no charged the scallops and soup and offered a free dessert (delicious mint flavor in the mint chip but lacked enough chocolate chips. The kicker was that they forgot to bring us our leftover mashed potatoes and asparagus!

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  14. DiningESQCPA

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and ambiance are all excellent. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation, and based on the full dining room, it looks like others would agree!

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  15. JudyWA

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Excellent service. Had a bit of a wait for the table. I like the way the joint owner Carl circulates around the tables. Checking all's well.

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  16. EllieM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sea bass is out standing, my favorite dish there and It never fails to be amazing !

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  17. BarbS

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love their Chilean Sea Bass, so I usually order it. As always, the service and the food were excellent.

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  18. JohnB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience4
    A bad Oyster caused my wife to be very sick following our visit. The rest of our party did fine and enjoyed. their meals. Of course this was just one of those things that does not happen deliberately. We will return again to dine with you, we'll just skip the oysters.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is beautiful the Ambien is amazing. Good atmosphere. The food was amazing. I enjoyed that.

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  20. UncleBobsOpinion

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Outdoor dining at its finest! Plenty of room, beautiful ambiance, water feature with soothing sounds. Overall a great night with friends.

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  21. JPBOZ

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food,drinks,service,atmosphere... who could ask for more? Well maybe if you were comped! LOL! Love this place, and have brought friends here who now love it too.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and ambience was amazing. Service was amazing always a favorite when I’m in town.

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  23. ArnoldW

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Server was very nice, warm and knowledgeable . After 10 minutes, we requested a server, and told he/she would follow up. Once arrived he was very pleasant. We brought our own wine and needed opening, a cooler and glasses. That took probably 10 minutes. I asked again and my server said it was coming. Our food was delicious. It took so long to get our check after yummy desert and coffee at the end, that we finally got up from the table to walk towards the reception area to pay. I was thinking that possibly Davenport was short on servers. This is one of our favorite restaurants for special occasions in my neighborhood. We were celebrating my wife’s birthday.

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  24. JezHenry

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My salmon was very good as it always is. My husband’s Parmesan chicken wasn’t good. There were mosquitos flying around inside which was a problem. Service was very slow-took 15 minutes to get cocktails and another 10 until we could place our order. All in all a mixed experience.

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  25. BethS

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Davenport is one of our favorite go to spots…. Lovely food, delish cocktails and a beautiful patio

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  26. TerryF

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great find in our area. We have never gone before but wanted to try it. Although we don’t go to restaurants that are a little more expensive like this one, we will definitely be back. Everything was fabulous.

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  27. Love2eat

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Davenport’s serves delicious food. The main dining room has a “New York cool” vibe without being pretentious. Outdoor dining is available. Customer service is outstanding. The menu is extensive. The cocktails are fabulous. The seafood is awesome. Enjoyed a great cioppino with lobster, scallops, shrimp and clams. The baby back ribs are fork tender. A variety of steaks, all excellent. We celebrate special occasions at Davenport’s.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outdoors eating such a treat, lights ambience only slighted ruined by car noises... amazing food best steaks even eaten!!

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  29. BarbaraH

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was very helpful with his recommendations. Very courteous and pleasant to work with. The food was quite good and we really enjoy your restaurant.

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  30. JulieD

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Davenport's is our go to restaurant when we want fabulous food, great service, and to impress our foodie friends. Carl Davenport is such a positive part of the whole Davenport's experience. He listens, laughs, and truly makes you feel like part of the family.

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  31. roberth

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always reliable for great food, pleasant ambience and outstanding service.

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  32. xoxoxox

    Central Coast

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When the three of us meet for dinner at your restaurant, its always a thrill! we share all the selections, this time it was SIX! no tidbets left on the plates. Elizabeth was a delight, a perfect fit for us. thank you for sucha wonderfull evening, and this one was a bday eve dinner too! see you next time we come to town! we know we can always count on you. THANX

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  33. CalabasasDiner

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful seafood dinner. Cioppino was filled with perfectly cooked crustaceans simmered in a lovely red sauce. I’d order it again… and again…

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Came here for a friends birthday. The ambiance was nice, the food good and the service nice.

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  35. MaryH

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was the second time I have dined here. The first time we sat inside and really enjoyed it. But this time I absolutely loved sitting in the patio. The appetizer selection is a bit limited, but everything was delicious. They allowed us to stay until about 11:30 pm. We will certainly be back.

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  36. LAfoodlover

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My tuna poke appetizer was huge and absolutely delicious! My husband was in heaven since he got his two favorites: wedge salad and prime rib. Everything else was good too including the cocktails. Our server Shannon was wonderful. Attentive, friendly and good with suggestions. The outdoor space was beautiful on a calm warm evening. We’ll definitely go there again soon

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  37. Elliott

    Los Angeles

    92 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Unfortunately we had a very bad waiter. In the 2 hours we were in the restaurant I believe the waiter came to our table about 3-4 times. We even had to refill our own wine from the bottle. Not very attentive at all. The host / hostess were amateurs. Food was good. This was our third visit to the restaurant & most probably our last.

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  38. RhodaW

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The horseradish sauce that comes with the French Dip was tasteless. The coleslaw was also lacking in flavor. Someone forgot to season those two items. I have had that dish before and thoroughly enjoyed it. If this had been my first experience, I would not rush back.

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  39. JamesC

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    DAVENPORT'S IS THE BEST! EVERYONE THAT ENTERS THE RESTAURANT HAS A SMILE ON THEIR FACES BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY ARE GOING TO EXPERIENCE A WONDERFUL EVENING! KARL, THE OWNER, STOPPED TO VISIT WITH US AND THAT MADE US FEEL LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY. HIS DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, MICHELLE, WAS THE HOSTEST WITH THE MOST PLEASING PERSONALITY. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AND THE BANANA CREAM PIE WAS TO DIE FOR!! IT DEFINITELY RATES A RETURN!

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  40. LanaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We just returned home after visiting Halifax, Bar Harbor (Maine) and Boston. Those area are famous for a lobster and especially for a lobster roll dish. That's why we decided to celebrate my husband's B-Day at Davenport as there are lobster dishes in a menu especially a "lobster on a roll". Our waiter Sara mentioned that they cocked MAINE Lobster , but there were HUGE difference in taste and appearance: there were no lobster meat in the roll. Looks, like Davenport's chief uses langostino meat for lobster sandwich and it was overcooked. I didn't want to ruin evening with friends complaining about. I decided to take this meal home and have a second chance to taste it, and still very disappointed.Waist of money ( it was not cheap). Also have to mention: they brought main course dishes, when we even didn't finish with appetizers yet. For classy restaurant, like Davenport, those oops should be worked out.

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FAQs

Davenport's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 855-1203.

Davenport's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2476 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Davenport's Restaurant

16120 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woodley
  • Neighborhood
    Encino
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking. Free Validation.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nigel Davenport
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (818) 855-1203
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private Dining Room available for your events. It includes a screen and projector for business purposes. We offer pre-fix menus and cocktail menus.
  • Private party contact
    Carl Davenport: (818) 606-7777
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