Larsen's Steakhouse -- Encino

16101 Ventura Blvd, Encino
(818) 386-9500

Recent Reviews

Charles G

I went here last night for Valentine’s Day and it was an absolute pleasure. The chateaubriand was gorgeous cooked perfectly, the shrimp we had were amazing , the wine pairing was astounding. The piano music was beautiful and set the mood for the evening. Our server Grant was fantastic. The service was attentive and fast but not overbearing they knew exactly when to come and when to leave you to enjoy your food. This is my second time here and I was not disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad

EdwardK

It's Valentine's Day, so I understand it's busy. The good: - Food came pretty quickly. - Waiter and greeter were courteous. - Packed full of people, very busy, there was a live pianist playing the piano, so the place has a good vibe. - Food and cocktail were good. Minor comments: - Having to wait for 5-10 mins after my booked reservation time - No bread while waiting for food after placing order, even though the waiter promised the bread. - It's so packed, as many tables were squeezed close together and we sat near the busy traffic walking aisle. - My wife and myself shared a ribeye. I enjoyed it, but my wife thought it was a little overcooked, despite ordering medium-rare. - We wanted the bill, but had to ask the waiter twice. The waiter was apologetic the second time around, and offered a dessert on the house. We politely declined, since we were getting tired, and not sure how long to wait for the free dessert. Minor comments above are subjective, but still a good steakhouse.

Larry

Not a place I would recommend for Valentine's Day. It appeared they raised the prices. They packed in extra tables to take advantage of the special day. Had to almost turn sideways to walk thru the tight aisles. Pretty sure this was a fire hazard. My server was nice and good. The food was mediocre at best. Not sure if was because they overloaded the chefs with the extra tables or if it taste like this all the time. I came here cause I love steak and I was unimpressed. I'm a big guy and only ate half of my meal. My wife got the miso seabass which we had to send back because it did not taste right. Replaced it with the salmon which actually tasted pretty good. Came here to celebrate and left disappointed. Would not recommend coming here

LouiseM

Pricey, but not unexpected. Definitely on a par with other high-end steakhouses. Steaks were cooked to perfection. We were there on a Sunday evening, so the restaurant was almost empty. Server was always on top of things, but not overbearing. Background music was just that - in the background so that conversation was not drowned out by it; old school Sinatra and Billie Holiday. Would consider again for a special occasion.

BigG

Wine list depressing - first I tried to order a bottle of wine and all of the Pinot wines bottles less than $100 were out of stock - and there were few of those. When you compare to the more upscale steah houses in the area, say Cut or Fia Streak or Meat on Ocean (yes, I know that they are much higher level but ...) have a wine list with many entries under $100, are IN STOCK and better than th $100+ bottle the somm suggested. Very poor. On the other hand, the meat was perfectly adequate and cooked properly, although overpriced compared to other steakhouses of their level. Service was inconsistent (except for the runner who was always available). In short upper management needs to realize, compared to other steakhouses of their level, they underserve and over-price, and actually need management on-site. I'm never going back.

MarcusC

Went here last Friday to celebrate my gf's birthday because we LOVE this place. Our waiter Grant had served us before and remembered us, and he was phenomenal. He even filmed for me when I proposed to my gf later that night when her birthday dessert came. The steaks here are absolutely fantastic. The sides are delicious. And the service is beyond reproach. Grant is an awesome server that is attentive without hovering, and extremely charming and funny. I have never left Larsen's without being 100% satisfied. Oh, and she said yes :)

DavidP

We ordered the wet New York steak, Salmon, Lobster Bisque soup, and asparagus as a side. Food is excellent! Service was great at first but when our drinks were empty, we never saw our server until it was time for the check. Lost sales!

yvonne v

Highly recommend the Miso Sea Bass.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff was great and most of the food was amazing. Our servers Gina and Anna did a great job making sure we had what we needed :) We got this lovely booth for our anniversary and it was a perfect way to celebrate in the valley

LelizaT

It was my first time dining at Larsen's Steakhouse and it did not disappoint. The steak was cooked according to what I requested and the sides were plenty enough for sharing. The steak was great. Service was great. Overall, it was a great way of spending my birthday at that restaurant.

BRUCEA

The meal was very good service was prompt food came out hot like it was supposed to. I still find all steak houses over priced for what you get . I'm sorry but $18 for a baked potato is a little over the top. you know going there to expect this .

EmadB

One of my favorite places to have dinner with great food, light music & great ambiance. Food is always good,tasty and delicious. Definitely recommend the restaurant for all occasions.

melO

My boyfriend and I went for a holiday date night before the craziness of Christmas and New Year's Eve. It was his first time there and we both had a great time. The waiter was very friendly and informative the menu and made great recommendations for food and drink. They had a live pianist and it was overall a lovely evening

Rockies

We always love going to Larsen's for lunch. The food is always delicious. Only thing I found as a negative is it seemed the size of the portion of the steak sandwich shrank dramatically.

Bonnie

What a fabulous experience! Our waiter Jaime was fantastic! Warm, friendly welcome and also had the knack for being engaged but not over the top. The food is xlnt and girls don't be fooled by the "steak house" as there are a lot of lighter menu options! We both had Caesar Salads one with salmon and one with shrimp. So yummy we literally ate every bite. Also work mentioning a perfect martini with blue cheese olives! The bar is lively and the ambiance is the combination of old school steak house yet elevated to feel current and comfy!

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