Daisy
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Daisy is most useful as a flexible Sherman Oaks late-evening option, not as a heavily researched destination meal. Choose it when Ventura Boulevard convenience and timing matter; pick a more documented Los Angeles peer if cuisine, price, awards, or special-occasion certainty are the priority.
About Daisy
For Los Angeles nights, Daisy is easiest to evaluate by its basics: it is open in the evening every day, stays open later on several nights, lists a smart casual dress code. Beyond that, avoid building the plan around a specific cuisine, chef, award history, price point, seating count, or service format.
The useful read: treat Daisy as a timing-first option rather than a fully defined destination. Use the hours and dress code as the anchor, then check the venue's own channels before making a highly specific plan.
Late-night value is the main reason to keep it on the list
The draw is timing. Daisy is open Monday from 5–11 PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 5 PM–12 AM, Friday from 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday from 11 AM–1 AM, Sunday from 11 AM–11 PM. That makes it more useful for later plans than many places with shorter evening windows. If the night requires a known cuisine, a published price signal, or a special-occasion guarantee, choose a more defined option instead. If the priority is schedule flexibility in Los Angeles, Daisy makes more sense.
For wider planning, compare it against the broader city spread before committing: Our full Los Angeles restaurants guide, Our full Los Angeles bars guide, Our full Los Angeles hotels guide, Our full Los Angeles wineries guide, Our full Los Angeles experiences guide are better starting points for a full itinerary.
When to pick a more defined alternative
Book elsewhere if the plan needs a clear category in advance. Daisy's profile is useful but lean: hours and smart casual dress code are the key planning anchors. For another named option to research, compare Daisy with Anajak Thai Cuisine, Didar Kitchen, Humphrey Yogart, Oliva Trattoria, or Spumoni, then confirm current details directly before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 14633 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- Website
- daisyla.com
- Phone
- (818) 450-3994
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Daisy reads as a neighborhood restaurant that prioritizes thoughtful food and steady service over theatricality. It sits on Ventura Boulevard amid everyday businesses, so the atmosphere leans casual and relaxed rather than staged for destination traffic. The copy highlights an operational commitment to ingredients and supplier relationships, which gives the place a quietly serious, ingredient-driven temperament. You get the sense of a room calibrated for locals who care about provenance and execution, not for one-off visits. The overall impression is a comfortable, low-fuss spot where quality and neighborhood rhythms coexist.
Best For
Daisy is best for local dinners and casual meetups where the point is good food without fuss. Because it’s described as embedded in daily neighborhood life rather than a citywide destination, it suits people who live or work nearby and want a reliably serious meal without the formality of a special-occasion reservation. The emphasis on ingredient sourcing also makes it a fit for diners who appreciate seasonal, produce-forward plates and thoughtful service. If you’re looking for a relaxed evening that still feels attentive and carefully composed, Daisy fits the bill.
Ordering Tips
Menus at places that foreground ingredient logic tend to shift with the seasons and highlight produce and supplier relationships; expect vegetable-forward, seasonal preparations and concise protein accompaniments. When you arrive, ask the server about what’s currently sourced from local California growers or which dishes showcase recent deliveries—the description stresses supplier relationships and proximity to agricultural regions. Ordering a mix of shareable plates and a composed main lets you sample the kitchen’s approach to seasonal produce. Save room to follow server recommendations, as the kitchen appears attentive to ingredient-driven variations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and energetic atmosphere celebrating Norteño cantinas with a modern, trendy vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Anajak Thai Cuisine, Thai, $$$
- Didar Kitchen, Persian, Persian
- Spumoni, Notable alternative
- Oliva Trattoria, Notable alternative
- Humphrey Yogart, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Daisy compares in Los Angeles
Choose Daisy for convenience and late-evening flexibility in Sherman Oaks. Choose Anajak Thai Cuisine when the meal needs a clearer culinary identity and a higher-confidence Thai dinner at a $$$ price tier. Anajak is the stronger pick for diners who want the restaurant itself to be the plan; Daisy is more useful when the plan is already in the Valley and the priority is a simpler night.
Didar Kitchen is the better cross-shop for Persian food in Los Angeles because the category is clear before booking. Daisy works for a looser, later outing, but Didar Kitchen is safer when a group wants to know what kind of meal they are committing to. For value judgment, Daisy has less published detail, so treat it as a flexible option rather than a guaranteed special-occasion choice.
Spumoni, Oliva Trattoria, Humphrey Yogart are less direct comparisons because they sit outside the immediate Los Angeles provided here. Use them only if location is secondary; for a same-city decision, Anajak Thai Cuisine and Didar Kitchen give cleaner alternatives.
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Compare Daisy
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy | Los Angeles | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Anajak Thai Cuisine | Los Angeles | Thai | $$$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #76Star Wine Lists 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #102025 LA Taco Best Tacos in LA · #382025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #492025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #762025 Michelin Plate2024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #11 |
| Didar Kitchen | Los Angeles | Persian | ; | No published awards |
| Spumoni | Sherman Oaks | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Oliva Trattoria | Sherman Oaks | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Humphrey Yogart | Sherman Oaks | ; | ; | No published awards |
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How Daisy Los Angeles compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Daisy?
Daisy is in Los Angeles, its hours are the main reason to plan around it: 5–11 PM Monday, 5 PM–12 AM Tuesday through Thursday, 5 PM–1 AM Friday, 11 AM–1 AM Saturday, 11 AM–11 PM Sunday. The dress code is smart casual. For a first visit, it makes more sense as a flexible option than a plan built around a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, or award profile.
Is Daisy good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion can be planned around the basics: Los Angeles location, smart casual dress, the listed opening hours. Daisy's strongest asset is its long opening schedule, rather than a formal service format or award-driven reputation. For a more defined plan, compare it with another option such as Oliva Trattoria and confirm current details directly.
Is an earlier or later visit better at Daisy?
Later timing is the clearer advantage, because Daisy stays open until 11 PM on Monday and Sunday, until midnight Tuesday through Thursday, until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Saturday and Sunday also begin at 11 AM. If you want a planned daytime visit, compare current details with another option such as Spumoni; if you want later hours, Daisy is easier to justify on schedule.
What are alternatives to Daisy in Los Angeles?
For other named options to research, compare Daisy with Anajak Thai Cuisine, Oliva Trattoria, Didar Kitchen, Spumoni, Humphrey Yogart. Daisy stands out mainly for its hours and smart casual dress code; confirm each venue's current menu, service style, availability before choosing.
