Larsen's Grill
Simi Town Center, Simi Valley
Restaurant in Simi Valley, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Larsen's Grill is a dinner-first Simi Valley choice for a planned sit-down meal, especially when convenience around Simi Town Center matters. For brunch or lunch, compare it with Chicken Bowl or The Hat for faster casual meals.
About Larsen's Grill
In Simi Valley, Larsen's Grill is best planned around its evening hours rather than a morning or midday visit. If the choice is between Larsen's Grill and other comparison venues such as Chicken Bowl or The Hat, use the hours as the main decision point: Larsen's Grill is open for evening service daily, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
Larsen's Grill is in Simi Valley, has a smart-casual dress code, and is open in the evening throughout the week. Awards, chef details, price band, cuisine details, menu specifics, or service-format notes are not available, so plan based on location, timing, and the level of formality implied by smart casual.
Use it for an evening plan, not a brunch workaround
Do not plan around brunch or lunch. Larsen's Grill is open for evening service across the week, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. The stronger move is to treat it as a dinner option in Simi Valley and choose another venue if the plan requires daytime dining.
Where it fits for Simi Valley regulars
For someone who has been once, the next decision is whether the occasion lines up with Larsen's Grill's profile: Simi Valley, evening hours, and smart-casual dress. If the answer is another type of plan, Chicken Bowl or The Hat may be useful comparisons. If the answer is an evening plan in Simi Valley, Larsen's Grill remains the relevant option.
For broader planning around the area, use Our full Simi Valley restaurants guide. If dinner is only one part of the trip, also separate nearby planning into Simi Valley hotels, Simi Valley bars, Simi Valley wineries, and Simi Valley experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 1555 Simi Town Center Way #565, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- larsensrestaurants.com
- Phone
- +18055224800
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Larsen's Grill trades flash for focus: a modest, strip‑mall exterior gives way to a kitchen that makes sourcing and grill technique the point of pride. The experience leans refined rather than flashy, honoring classic steakhouse touchstones while avoiding fuss. Service and plates are measured, letting the provenance of beef and the clarity of the grill do the talking. It reads like a confident, quietly sophisticated neighborhood steakhouse: the kind of place where attention to ingredient and execution creates an elevated, unpretentious atmosphere that rewards diners who value disciplined cooking over theatrical dining-room trimmings.
Best For
This is a dinner-forward steakhouse built around grill-driven mains, making it an obvious choice for evening meals and milestone evenings. The menu’s emphasis on dry-aged filet, ribeye, and prime rib positions Larsen’s as a place for focused, meat-centered dinners rather than casual daytime grazing. The profile’s comparison to white-tablecloth steakhouses and chain grills frames it as a spot for guests seeking reliably executed steaks and a composed dining room: well suited to business dinners, date nights, and other occasions where the meal itself is the centerpiece.
Ordering Tips
Lean into what the kitchen does best: grill‑focused, well‑sourced cuts. The house signatures, dry‑aged filet, ribeye, and prime rib, are the clearest expressions of the restaurant’s strengths, so start there when choosing a main. Expect straightforward preparations that showcase provenance and char rather than heavy saucing or complex reworking. Order steaks to your preferred doneness and let the quality of the meat and execution be the deciding factor.
Venue details
Ambiance
Natural stone and dark wood decor creating a lovely upscale atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- dry_aged_filet
- ribeye
- prime_rib
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1555 Simi Town Center Way #565, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Planning details
Location
1555 Simi Town Center Way #565, Simi Valley, CA 93065 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
For a faster Simi Valley meal, go to Chicken Bowl. For a casual sandwich-style alternative, use The Hat.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Simi Valley
Chicken Bowl is the better fit when value, speed, and a low-commitment meal matter more than ambiance. Larsen's Grill is the stronger choice for a planned evening meal, especially for groups that want a sit-down format rather than a quick counter stop.
The Hat competes more on casual convenience than occasion value, so use it when the meal is mainly about speed or a familiar sandwich-style stop. The Natural Cafe and Grinder Deli Restaurant & Catering read as better alternatives for lighter daytime or deli-style needs, while Larsen's Grill fits dinner planning more cleanly.
Avalon is the comparison to consider when the priority is a more distinct night-out feel, but for easy booking and a practical Simi Valley dinner, Larsen's Grill is the safer local pick from this set.
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Compare Larsen's Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Larsen's Grill | Simi Valley | No published awards |
| Chicken Bowl | Simi Valley | No published awards |
| The Hat | Simi Valley | No published awards |
| The Natural Cafe | Moorpark | No published awards |
| Grinder Deli Restaurant & Catering | Moorpark | No published awards |
| Avalon | Thousand Oaks | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Larsen's Grill?
If your group wants a specific evening time, especially during the Friday and Saturday 5–10 PM window, it is sensible to plan ahead. Larsen's Grill is in Simi Valley and is open for evening service daily.
Is lunch or dinner better at Larsen's Grill?
Dinner is the clear fit: Mon–Thu and Sun 5–9 PM, Fri–Sat 5–10 PM. There is no lunch service, so do not plan a midday meal here.
What should I wear to Larsen's Grill?
The dress code is smart casual. That makes Larsen's Grill a Simi Valley evening option where polished but comfortable attire is the safest choice.
Is Larsen's Grill good for solo dining?
For one person, the practical question is timing: Larsen's Grill is open for evening hours daily, with service from 5–9 PM most nights and 5–10 PM on Friday and Saturday. For another option, compare Chicken Bowl or The Hat; for an evening plan in Simi Valley, Larsen's Grill remains relevant.
What are alternatives to Larsen's Grill?
Chicken Bowl, The Hat, The Natural Cafe, Grinder Deli Restaurant & Catering, and Avalon are useful comparisons when deciding. Larsen's Grill makes the most sense when the priority is an evening visit in Simi Valley with a smart-casual dress code.
