5 curated picks covering every occasion, cuisine, and budget — with real TikTok previews.
5 restaurantsSherman Oaks has a solid neighborhood restaurant scene along Ventura Blvd — reliable, local, and covering most cuisines you'd want on a weeknight, with a few spots worth going out of your way for.
These 5 picks are pulled from Forks.LA's database of 230+ LA restaurants, selected for quality, consistency, and the kind of experience worth planning your night around. Top of the list: Anajak Thai, Boneyard Bistro, Bacari Sherman Oaks.
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 is consistently the top-rated restaurant in Sherman Oaks — exceptional food, a memorable atmosphere, and the kind of place worth booking ahead for. Other standouts include Boneyard Bistro and Bacari Sherman Oaks.
The most talked-about restaurants in Sherman Oaks right now are Anajak Thai, Boneyard Bistro, Bacari Sherman Oaks. All three are booking out quickly — reservations are recommended for weekend visits.
Boneyard Bistro is one of the best value options in Sherman Oaks — quality food without the special-occasion price tag. Several spots on this list are wallet-friendly without sacrificing on what's on the plate.
The top spots in Sherman Oaks fill up fast, especially on weekends. Book Anajak Thai and similar picks 3–7 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable. Several spots on this list are walk-in friendly on weeknights.
