Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar
4557 Sherman Oaks Ave, Sherman Oaks
(818) 784-1163
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Food was ok. Chicken portion larger than average and price in the mid $30's. Salad is a few dollars, and blue cheese dressing good, but the lettuce is knife cut into very small pieces- almost appears like they are trying to make a couple of lettuce leaves cover the plate. No bread served. Although they advertise themselves as a martini bar, the martini glasses are on the small side. The server was extremely pushy trying to get our order before we even ordered any drinks. Two of us wanted the chicken (which takes 40 min) but the other 2 hadn't yet seen the menu, but she walked away with 1/2 our table's order. 10 minutes later she wound up having to add the other 1/2 of our order . Not exactly a good way to start the evening. Then, the potato's came cold after waiting 55 minutes for our dinner. Street parking.
This restaurant has really gone down hill. We will not return. Food was cold. Some had to be returned. Server was rude. $$$ for what was served
Valley Inn and Martini Bar - New Year's Eve Celebration I had the pleasure of celebrating New Year's Eve at Valley Inn and Martini Bar, and it was a delightful experience overall. The food was outstanding, with each dish crafted to perfection. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made the evening even more enjoyable. The ambiance was perfect for the occasion, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere. While I gave the value a good rating instead of excellent due to the limited menu selections and higher prices for the holiday, the quality of the food and service made it worthwhile. The noise level was moderate, which is understandable given the festive occasion. One area that could use improvement is the parking situation. The tent still erected in the street since COVID blocks numerous parking spaces, making it difficult for patrons with mobility issues. I addressed this to the staff and was puzzled to learn they actually want to make this permanent! No one uses this outdoor area, and it's filled with a disarray of items making it look unsightly for such a historical restaurant. Despite this, I highly recommend Valley Inn and Martini Bar for a special night out. The food, service, and ambiance are top-notch, and it's a great place to celebrate any occasion.
Old school steakhouse vibes. Smart casual or dress up for a retro formal not fussy experience, done casually with family familiarity. Food was all excellent - again not fancy or fussy presentation, just good food on a plate. Owners Sophia & Boris set a “everyone is friends” neighborhood vibe, and deliver a lovely experience with warmth and a solid meal. Great for family dinners. Recommend!
One of the biggest hidden gems in town. There's a reason why this restaurant has survived and been around this long. Stop what you're doing and make a reservation and go immediately.
Pasta was good and chicken was good the foods tasted good and the drinks were good. The place had good decorations it was very nice. Recommend going for dining .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Garlic Bread, Macaroni and Cheese
Old school, great food, kitchsy neighborhood bar with great drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauteed Sand Dabs, French Dip, Homemade Soup of the Day
Phenomenal customer service. I wanted to surprise my daughter and buy her dinner. I am in Tucson; my daughter traveled to California. Sophia made it possible. This was over and above. My daughter enjoyed her birthday meal; Sophia and staff made this an experience to remember. Sophia stayed in contact with me through the experience and, though I could not be there, made me feel as though I was. It is no surprise that you have been around for so long. Difficult today to find a place that still believes in an old school dining experience. Thank you for what you do and continued success in the future.
The food was very good and wonderful servixe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of our favorite places to dine. It has an old fashion feel with the leather covered booths and the dim lighting. We also love their Cosmopolitans. Sofia and her husband greet you at the entrance and make you feel like family.
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This is a very nice, well decorated, old-school dining room. We stopped off Sunday night without reservation and immediately were seated.
I ordered the shrimp scampi pasta. They leave the tail on the shrimp. I personally do not eat the tail nor do I know anyone who does. Most fine restaurants remove the tail before they serve them. I don’t know what their excuse was here. Pretty disappointed in the pasta, angel hair. The pasta tasted watery. It should be buttery, cheesy and garlic tasting. This wasn’t.
The wife ordered Chicken Milanese, it came with spaghetti.
The chicken was delicious and it was a very large piece, we ended up, sharing it, and it was very good. The spaghetti on her plate that was offered as a side was not good at all. It was boring and lacked any flavor or taste.
When you spend close to $100 for two meals, your expectations are high, unfortunately these were not what you would expect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Enjoyed a lovely tea party at this lovely place hosted by my dear friend for her birthday! Sophia, the owner did an amazing job with the tea, scones and all the amenities. We had a great time and will come back for dinner and lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old fashion service great bar..
Parking: Meter parking but around the corner plenty
Wheelchair accessibility: Front or back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It was our first time going there. I ordered the ribs and my wife ordered the beef stroganoff. Both dishes were fine. Service was good and decor is very nice. The ribs were incredibly meaty and tender. My martini was very skillfully made. Prices are a bit lower than other restaurants in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Back Ribs
We stay up their way a couple times a year and always make a dinner reservation here. The place us fun n cozy. The bar is small, quante, and fun! The food is unbelievable! Service top notch! Best filet mignon around! What else can I say?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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