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Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar, Sherman Oaks, CA

Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar

4.6
4.6
644 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Valley Inn Restaurant is proud to be a landmark in the San Fernando Valley for over sixty five years. Our restaurant is a true one of a kind. Step back in time and be enveloped by the decor; elegant, yet casual dining areas, dark wood, and leather booths with white tablecloth.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (818) 784-1163
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jose Luis Maciel
  • Private party facilities
    Two Private Rooms available John Wooden Room - seats up to 40 people - Flat Screen TV available for presentations. DVD/VHS connections VIP Room - Seats up to 16 people with a private entrance to celebrities. Flat screen TV for presentations
  • Neighborhood
    Sherman Oaks
  • Cross street
    Ventura Blvd
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking available in front of the restaurant. Plenty of street parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 644 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar delivers a nostalgic dining experience with "phenomenal customer service" and "amazing food and drinks." Known for its "perfect martinis" and high-quality steaks, the restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with leather booths and dim lighting. While the menu is limited, each dish is expertly prepared.

644 Reviews
  1. Lawrence

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved the old school vibe of this restaurant. Reminds me of Musso and Franks or Smoke House. Looking forward to going back.

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  2. Kenneth

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Los Angeles County. The food and drinks are fantastic. The atmosphere and attention to detail are classic, high-class, charming, and friendly. Valley Inn is in the same category as Musso and Frank in Hollywood in every respect, except that Valley Inn is cozy, more intimate, and more comfortable. You haven't lived until you spend time at the bar and follow it with a spectacular meal here.

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  3. Larry

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual everything was right on. Ambiance always great and reminiscent of old glamour Hollywood. It’s the only place I ever order a Bloody Mary as the bartender makes them perfectly. I had the chicken Milanese and my friend had the prime rib. Both incredible and the portions are huge. Highly recommended

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  4. janet

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been there 3 times in the last month, even though we live an hour away. The food is always delicious. The ambience is wonderful. We enjoy this quiet restaurant very much.

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  5. P. David

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the special Greek feast on a Sunday night, It was fantastic. Christina the chef is amazing, always offering a delectable experience. The owners, Sophia and Boris, are the ultimate hosts and make you feel like family. The ambiance and beautiful lighting are so relaxing. Food selections are always reliably delicious and satisfying, and reasonably priced. The serving and wait staff are attentive and friendly. My favorite cocktail is their cucumber mint martini. They have a lot of regular patrons who are friendly as they have been dining here for years, and are cordial to other diners, often interacting as they leave. It is my favorite Epicurean guilty pleasure. The Valley Inn is a true gem in the San Fernando Valley in operation since 1947. David Eastburn, a devoted patron!

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  6. steven

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This old school red leather booth restaurant never disappoints. Perfect martinis and other cocktails accent the high-quality steaks, fish and other offerings. 6pm on a Saturday and the place is packed with 55+ clientele. The younger crowd who enjoy good food and excellent service should give the place a try.

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  7. chuck

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered rack of lamb… couldn’t even cut it! Overall very disappointing

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  8. Edwin

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a good experience. $15 per glass of wine. Seems a little expensive $13 for a little sherbet was expensive. We found nothing special about the garlic bread.

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  9. Vernise

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks. The ambience was beautiful. Definitely a place to come back

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  10. Hugh

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.

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Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar

4557 Sherman Oaks Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ventura Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Sherman Oaks
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking available in front of the restaurant. Plenty of street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose Luis Maciel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (818) 784-1163
  • Private party facilities
    Two Private Rooms available John Wooden Room - seats up to 40 people - Flat Screen TV available for presentations. DVD/VHS connections VIP Room - Seats up to 16 people with a private entrance to celebrities. Flat screen TV for presentations
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