The best romantic and intimate spots perfect for a date in Sherman Oaks — curated from over 200 LA restaurants.
5 picksSherman Oaks has one of the most layered date-night dining scenes in Los Angeles — you can go Michelin-starred tasting menu or a candlelit 30-seat counter and never feel like you're settling. These 5 picks range from splurge-worthy special occasions to spots that make a Tuesday feel like an event. Every restaurant comes with a real TikTok review so you can check the vibe and the crowd before you book. Top of the list: Anajak Thai, Boneyard Bistro, Bacari Sherman Oaks.
Sherman Oaks has a solid neighborhood restaurant scene along Ventura Blvd — reliable, local, and covering most cuisines you'd want on a weeknight.
Sherman Oaks' LA Times restaurant of the year — a family-run Valley Thai institution elevated to one of the most celebrated tables in California
Must-try: Thai fried chicken, River prawn with garlic butter, Mango sticky rice
📍 14704 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Sherman Oaks' 20-year-old Valley institution — half bistro, half BBQ spot with one of the best burgers in the San Fernando Valley
Must-try: BBQ combo plate, The Boneyard burger, Santa Fe chicken
📍 13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Venetian small plates in a secret garden courtyard
Must-try: Bacari Fries, Asian Pear & Brie Pizza, Espresso Martini
📍 14106 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Anderson Paak's Tulum-inspired Mexican stunner on Ventura
Must-try: Kumamoto Oysters, Crispy Fish Tacos, Casita Margarita
📍 14015 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
A Parisian brasserie hiding on Ventura Blvd
Must-try: Boursin Cheese Omelette, Burgundy Escargot, Steak Frites
📍 13705 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Anajak Thai consistently tops the list — it combines exceptional food with an atmosphere that feels genuinely special without being stuffy. Book ahead; it fills up on weekends.
Yes — Bacari Sherman Oaks is a great choice if you want a memorable meal without the fine-dining price tag. The food is excellent and the setting still feels like a proper night out.
For most of these picks, yes — especially on Friday and Saturday. Book at least 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable. A few spots are walk-in friendly on weeknights.