Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in San Fernando Valley

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in San Fernando Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Teru Sushi

4.9

4.9 (628)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Studio City

About the restaurant

Teru Sushi in Studio City was created in 1979 and opened to rave reviews at the beginning of the sushi craze in LA, It was the first in the Valley to combine fine Japanese cuisine with a warm and lively ambiance and is widely known for a consistently high quality of food and friendly efficient service.

Top review

eleenag

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

Have been coming to this place for 20 years. Best sushi in Studio City.

Mistral - Sherman Oaks

4.8

4.8 (2154)

$50 and over

French

Sherman Oaks

About the restaurant

Established in 1988. A true French bistro in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Warm Atmosphere and Traditional Cuisine Featuring Prime Steaks and Daily Fresh Fish and Seafood Selection. Best Steak Tartar, Onion Soup and Chocolate Souffle.Seasonal Fresh Vegetables and Garnishes
Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine List.
Recognized for its warm and excellent service.

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SherryVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Miss straw has been our favorite restaurant for 30 years and it never fails to impress and do a beautiful job! The food is always good. The service impeccable, the ambience just what we like for a quiet intimate dinner or a group gathering. We spent many holidays there and always have a wonderful time

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Popular dish

French Onion Soup "Gratinée"

Popular dish

Onion Soup

Larsen's Steakhouse - Woodland Hills

4.8

4.8 (1518)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Woodland Hills

About the restaurant

Larsen's Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse offering only the finest prime steaks and freshest seafood available, flown in daily. We offer over 300 wines and 30 by the glass. With impeccable service and great ambiance, our restaurant delivers a classic steakhouse feel with a modern twist. An elegant dining room, and a large lounge offer a great escape from the busy city. Dark woods, romantic lighting, and stone walls bring the restaurant alive. Come relax and enjoy the finest Woodland Hills has to offer.

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StaceyVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Marcus and Zoe and Conner provided us with excellent service and the food was 5 out of 5. A+

Oliva Trattoria

4.7

4.7 (661)

$30 and under

Italian

Sherman Oaks

About the restaurant

Tucked away in the heart of Sherman Oak, Oliva Trattoria serves authentic Italian cuisine in a warm, classic Italian setting. Past menus have revolved around familiar Italian fare, including tiramisu, pasta, lobster and other seafood dishes. Oliva Trattoria also offers a diverse range of specialty pizzas, baked in a brick oven and prepared with fresh herbs and ingredients. The menu includes gluten-free meals for diners who prefer this option. In addition to its lunch and dinner menus, Oliva Trattoria offers alternative menus for private parties. Its warm setting makes it an ideal choice for a date or intimate dinner with friends. The restaurant is open seven days a week, with late dining offered until 10:30 PM on Saturdays.

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TrinaVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We took our son for his birthday. It was a great place for a family dinner.

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4.7

4.7 (284)

$30 and under

Sushi

Sherman Oaks

About the restaurant

Kaiju Sushi Restaurant serves Japanese food made with an original approach and a unique emphasis on aspects of culinary creation absent in your typical restaurant. The Kaiju experience is one of unparalleled emphasis on freshness, flavor and felt intimacy between the patron and the men at the knife, who transfer their own understanding and interpretation of Japanese tradition through the food they prepare.

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Mahsa

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Overall great. Will def go back. Food was amazing and the staff were friendly and attentive.

Granville - North Hollywood

4.7

4.7 (49)

$30 and under

American

North Hollywood

About the restaurant

GRANVILLE is all about gourmet quality food, without being pretentious.

We make our food from scratch daily and proudly use only the freshest, highest quality ingredients, including hormone-free and antibiotic-free meats, organic greens, artisan cheeses and breads, as well as sustainable and

organic coffee and espresso.

We offer the best of all worlds: upscale yet unpretentious, satisfying yet wholesome, gourmet yet generous. Some people call our food "Grand.

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Vahagn

Dined on May 29, 2025

The whole experience was fantastic. I found my new favorite spot

Morton's The Steakhouse - Burbank

4.6

4.6 (2182)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Burbank

About the restaurant

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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Roberto L.

Dined 5 days ago

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner for our anniversary. Everything was spot on.

JOEY Woodland Hills

4.6

4.6 (217)

$31 to $50

American

Woodland Hills

About the restaurant

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Just outside of Los Angeles, JOEY Woodland Hills boasts a wide-open kitchen plan and spacious patio for a deliciously modern and refreshingly casual upscale restaurant experience.

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TheoVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Had an amazing lunch today. Mackenzie showed me the new menu items and they were delicious!

P.F. Chang's - Sherman Oaks

4.4

4.4 (240)

$30 and under

Chinese

Sherman Oaks

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Jeffrey

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Portions have shrunken. Egg rolls now are much smaller.

Zin Bistro Americana

4.3

4.3 (2019)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Agoura Hills / Westlake Village

About the restaurant

Just as the Zinfandel grape is uniquely American, Zin Bistro Americana offers a menu that reflects the nostalgic cuisine and synergistic blending of cultures that makes America unique. Zin Bistro Americana features a scenic fire lit patio, spacious bar, lounge and lakefront dining where you can relax in a plush setting, have a drink, share an appetizer or enjoy the whole gastronomic experience. We invite you to savor this experience with us here on the lake in Westlake Village.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the band on Saturday night! Fun songs and room to dance… great food too.

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