Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino
Encino
Restaurant in Encino, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino is the practical choice for a classic Ventura Boulevard dinner when ease, familiarity, and occasion energy matter more than a chef-led tasting format. Book it for mixed groups, weekday lunch, or a straightforward dinner plan; cross-shop Pasta|Bar for a higher-price contemporary experience and Shin Sushi for sushi.
About Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino
Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino is an Encino option with business-casual dress expectations and both weekday lunch and nightly dinner hours. It is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 4:30–9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 4:30–10 PM, Saturday from 4:30–10 PM, and Sunday from 5–9 PM.
A practical Encino dinner choice
The most reliable way to frame Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino is by its basics: it is in Encino, it lists business casual as the dress code, and it offers dinner every night, with weekday lunch service Monday through Friday. If you are comparing it with other dining plans, Pasta|Bar and Shin Sushi may be relevant alternatives depending on the kind of meal you want.
The clearest planning advantage is the posted schedule. Weekday lunch is available from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, dinner begins at 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and Sunday dinner runs from 5–9 PM. Friday and Saturday list the latest closing time, at 10 PM.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino when its Encino location, business-casual dress code, and posted hours fit the plan. Davenport's Restaurant, Maria's Italian Kitchen, Tehran Market, Pasta|Bar, and Shin Sushi are other named options to consider.
Planning details
- Location
- 16101 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- larsensrestaurants.com
- Phone
- +18183869500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Larsen’s reads as a quietly assured neighborhood steakhouse where craftsmanship and restraint set the tone. Aged protein, woodsmoke, and glassware catching light set the sensory tone, with staff who know the menu. That combination produces an intimate, warm dining room that privileges the product over performance: the meal centers on the quality and treatment of meat rather than theatrical table-side flourishes. It feels like a place for focused dining, with a polished but unshowy elegance rooted in sourcing and kitchen discipline.
Best For
This is a place built around serious steaks and precise service, so it’s best experienced for evening meals where the preparation and provenance of the beef are front and center. Larsen’s is a premium option on Ventura Boulevard suited to business dinners, date nights and celebratory evenings that call for attention to sourcing and aging. Parties who prioritize a composed, product-forward meal will find the restaurant aligned with classic steakhouse expectations: careful service, deliberate pacing and a menu designed to showcase cuts and aging protocols.
Ordering Tips
Focus your attention on the steaks and the kitchen’s approach to sourcing and aging. Ask servers which ranches supply the beef and how long particular cuts have been aged. Since the restaurant’s proposition hinges on those sourcing decisions, let staff explain distinctions between cuts and aging styles rather than defaulting to familiar names: it’s where the most meaningful differences in texture and flavor will show.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark woods, stacked stone walls, leather and suede booths create an elegant yet warm atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
aged steaks
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 16101 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
Planning details
Location
16101 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436 · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get the table you want
Try Davenport's Restaurant for another traditional Encino sit-down dinner. For a more casual backup, Maria's Italian Kitchen is the easier group-friendly pivot.
Restaurant context
How it compares with Encino-area alternatives
Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino is the easier, more conventional dinner choice than Pasta|Bar or Shin Sushi. Pasta|Bar and Shin Sushi both sit in the $$$$ lane and make more sense when the meal itself is the point of the evening; Larsen's is better when the group wants a familiar special-occasion format without chasing a harder booking.
Against Davenport's Restaurant, the comparison is closest: both suit a traditional Encino dinner rather than a destination tasting experience. Pick Larsen's for a steakhouse-style night; consider Davenport's when the group wants another sit-down neighborhood option in the same general lane.
Tehran Market and Maria's Italian Kitchen are better cross-shops for lower-commitment meals. Tehran Market gives a more specific Middle Eastern direction, while Maria's is the safer casual Italian choice. Larsen's is the stronger fit when ambiance and a more formal dinner rhythm matter.
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Compare Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino | Encino | , | , | No published awards |
| Davenport's Restaurant | Encino | , | , | No published awards |
| Pasta|Bar | Los Angeles | Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Tehran Market | Los Angeles | Middle Eastern | , | Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Shin Sushi | Los Angeles | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2962025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5042025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5762025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3012024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #4262024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Maria's Italian Kitchen | Encino | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino?
Other named options to consider include Davenport's Restaurant, Maria's Italian Kitchen, Pasta|Bar, Shin Sushi, and Tehran Market. The best choice depends on the current details each venue provides.
What should I wear to Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino?
The dress code is business casual. Plan for a polished but not overly formal look.
Is lunch or dinner better at Larsen's Steakhouse - Encino?
Lunch is listed Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM. Dinner is listed Monday through Thursday from 4:30–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4:30–10 PM, and Sunday from 5–9 PM. Choose based on the schedule that fits your plan.
