Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Thousand Oaks

Philippe & his staff are always making us feel so welcome, service was excellent as always, Matthew was our waiter this time, he was most pleasant and always checking in us, this us my favorite place in the whole wide world.

A couple of days ago I received the Los Angeles Times selection of the 100 finest restaurants in town. That the critiques of the LA Times have peculiar taste buds is an understatement. They also ommited a large number of restaurants in the San Fernando Valley worthy to be included in their selection. MISTRAL is a superb restaurant in Sherman Oaks.Great food,great service , excellent bar. I wish to enlighten the food critigues that they do not need a passport to come to Sherman Oaks. Just an unbiasd ettitude to enjoy the culinary riches of the City of Angels.

Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! We started with the octopus and the caviar. While the octopus was decent, it was slightly overcooked and just okay. In our opinion, the Little Door Caviar was the standout starter—its flavor was far superior. For mains, the Branzino was perfection—crispy and flaky on the outside, tender and soft on the inside. The ribeye was equally fantastic, cooked beautifully and packed with flavor. We finished the meal with the crème brûlée, which was the perfect dessert—smooth, creamy, and with a perfectly caramelized top. The service was impeccable, making the evening truly special. We celebrated my friend’s birthday, and it was a memorable experience from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back!

I made a reservation for 4pm so that my wife and I could see the sunset @ 4:47pm. The view was amazing. Compliments to Chef 👩🏻‍🍳 Kate!! Food was delicious and unique, everything had its own twist as far as sauces, spices, and garnishes. It was our 24th anniversary and our first time visiting this restaurant. We live about an hour and a half away, but it was so worth the trip!!

A great escape on an unusually quiet Friday night!