Best Restaurants for People Watching in Encino

I'm embarrassed! I first went to M & F's in the late 70s. Over the years, I've gone with clients, friends, and family. Sunday, November 24th, I took my wife for her birthday, we were early, so we sat at the bar for a little bit. The bartenders were 2 very sweet young ladies. I mentioned to them that I've never seen such young waiters and bartenders working here. They then stated that last year, they were the 1st women to be hired in the 104-year history of M & F's. I then told them both how embarrassed I was to not notice in all the years that there weren't any women working there prior to them. They made one excellent vodka martini and a wonderful non-alcoholic drink for my wife. Love Musso-Frank's still.

Greeting, I had never heard of LAVO until I saw it on Instagram. It was my first visit at LAVO LA. I was celebrating my birthday. It was absolutely phenomenal. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends. You guys are doing a great job! Connie - Tiara64 💕

Very good food selection, we had seabass - excellent taste. We also had chocolate dessert - excellent taste and very decorative. Coffee was delicious. Cobb salad was good. Service was good. Ambiance good. A little pricey.

Was a great brunch . Got there early before the easy flow of the crowd showed up . Had amazing Truffle sashimi (of corse) Caesar salad ( save the sauce from the truffle sashimi and put it on the Caesar salad . Fire!! Shakshuka Truffle fries Cinnamon roll pancakes Toasted Almond iced coffee Just perfect Was the 3 of us & we all shared ! So good 10/10

Sorry to complain about the screaming kid at the next table. But I was more than a little annoyed that most patrons were sitting outside or upstairs and we got stuck with the nearby kid. They should have isolated that family. It was torture.