Modern European Restaurants near Sherman Oaks, CA

“A place like Goncho Bistro makes me wish I lived in the neighborhood, the menu, the prices, the casual atmosphere were all so appealing on paper and once I went, it all delivered. I was staying at a friends nearby and wandered in on a Tuesday evening when the fish joint a couple doors down was closed.

I was greeted by whom I believe was one of the owners as he was assembling some furniture and beckoned in warmly to order. A family of three was about to order as well and I insisted not to worry about getting mine out first as I was not in a hurry and going to sit outside. I ordered the Goncho burger combo, a kiwi chicken salad, and a San Pellegrino soda. He had asked if it was my first time in and as a result didn't charge me for the beverage which was a kind gesture.

I set up outside at slightly wobbly wicker table and enjoyed the warm evening and lovely sunset in a chair that I thought was going to be a lot less comfortable than it was for my big butt. The food was ready about 20 minutes later and I tucked in. The kiwi chicken salad was extraordinary, at least to my tastes, and don't let the photos fool you there were 6 or 7 big pieces of strongly seasoned chicken in it, not just 3 on top. There was also easily a whole kiwi and maybe even a whole medium avocado in it too. The spinach taste fresh and the minty vinaigrette was refreshing and really tied together a unique salad at a borderline bargain price. The burger combo continued that trend. At 18 dollars it was piled with perfectly roasted little potatoes and a really hearty burger for its size. The beef was juicy, rich, and cooked at a perfect medium by default. The beefy flavor was in harmony with the strong sweetness of the carmalized onion and mozzarella making for sweet savory bites reminiscent of some of my favorite burgers that use fig or bacon jams. The mustardy-mayo sauce was perfect for the little potatoes and the cheese on top was nice, but could totally be omitted in my uninformed opinion.

Paying about $30 for all of this at a bistro in Sherman Oaks felt like great deal and really contributed to the joy of such good food. I don't think I would've been disappointed or upset if it was closer to $40, but it wouldn't have felt as hospitable or special as money gets tighter these days. I will be back again and again as the entire menu is so appealing and offers some uncommon flavors and dishes. I'm confident they will all be executed perfectly and priced more than fairly based on this experience. Go here please!“

“First time here. I love the french toast 😋 and coffee ☕️“

“Excellent Fresh Organic Options“

“We wanted an LA vibe restaurant when my Sister visited from out of town. This was perfect! Beautiful ambiance with little string lights and greenery and a diverse and upscale clientele.

In addition to this the food was incredible (which had been secondary to my booking rather than atmosphere), drinks were creative and the service was spot on. We were seated as soon as we walked in as we had made reservations.

Highly recommend if you want the entire experience!“

“Everything just excellent !“

“Ochen veselo, I ochen drujulyubnie“

“Kashtan is our favorite deli and restaurant. We recently catered for a birthday and everyone loved the food. We had leftovers that we enjoyed for days so the portions are more than generous. The people are nice, friendly, humorous, and helpful. We recommend Kashtan for any occasion. You will love it. 10/10“

“Great atmosphere, the music and the two beautiful belly dancers you have performing on Saturday nights are awesome. The food, drinks and service was incredible. We will definitely be back!!“

“Great place!!! We had a wonderful evening with friends yesterday!!!! We will definitely come back here again!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👌👌👌👌👌“

“The service was top notch. There is also a rooftop pool overlooking the city. Cool!☺“

“A wonderful establishment with the best, most authentic Bosnian bureks I’ve had as someone from the burek lands! The soups are also amazing, and reminded me of my mom’s food. Rumors is very cozy, really nice and comfortable for breakfast and lunch. Very enthusiastically recommended!“

“very nice atmosphere, with a great little deli just next door!- lots of goodies on the menue, but I chose the stroganoff, which was fantastic.“

“Delicious chicken schnitzel and cheese blitzes for dessert 🍮“

“A perfect stay!! Celebrating my husband’s 60th! From the time we arrived, the service and attention to detail was impeccable! The entire staff was so welcoming and went out of their way to make sure my husband was enjoying his birthday celebration. It was our first stay at the Maybourne. It will be the only place we stay from now on. Thank you so much to the entire staff for making our stay so special.“