Spark Woodfire Grill
Steaks, Ribs, Seafood and Martinis
(818) 284-4215
11801 Ventura Blvd
(at Laurel Canyon Boulevard)
Studio City,
CA
91604
34.1421
-118.3893
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm
Sat 5pm-11pm
Sun 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.17.09
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Spark Woodfire Grill
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Spark Woodfire Grill is a contemporary American restaurant that grills, seers and roasts prime steaks, chops, ribs and seafood in a chic boutique neighborhood restaurant with a great neighborhood feel.
Spark Woodfire Grill was opened in Studio City in 1999 and the restaurant, designed by Osvaldo Maiozzi, a noted restaurant designer, was an immediate success drawing guests from all over the Valley and Westside areas. Located in a two-story boutique-style building, the original dining room sat 50 guests and had a small patio area located in front of the restaurant. In 2001, the Studio City location expanded by adding an upstairs private wine room that houses an expanding wine inventory (approximately 3000 bottles) to compliment the Spark menu. Now the upstairs of Spark features a new Lounge and wine room with dining and music for Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 5-8:00 pm.
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In Short
Danilo Terribli (Alto Palato) and Bill Chait's (Louise's Trattoria) modern version of an Italian rosticceria is a danger-free zone. That's because architect Osvaldo Maiozzi (Vincenti) put the rotisserie, grill and pizza oven behind glass and installed flame-colored awnings above the petite patio. This is the place for heroic-sized platters of Caesar salad, Italian meatloaf and fritto misto. Those for whom nothing can be too rich or too thin will dote on the late Mauro Vincenti's lush lasagna and the wood-fired, thin-crusted, Roman-style pizzas.
User Reviews
dondata
March 27, 2009
This was a great place to take my family for some meat. The grill made everything taste great. the only thing was the vegetables seemed old and re used??
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Gotro17
December 31, 2008
Spark is consistently good food with great service and nice setting. I've taken friends from out of town for dinner, mainly because we have always had a great meal and nice evening... The fish specials are always winners~
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netter1
June 02, 2008
A wonderful experience from beginning to end. My husband and I enjoyed dinner at Spark for the first time last week to celebrate his birthday. I was able to make a short notice (same day) reservation on Open Table. When I called the restaurant a few hours later to confirm, they had everything including my special seating request that was "no problem" to accommodate. Even when I called 15 minutes before our reservation letting them know we were running about 15 minutes late, they were extremely friendly and thanked us for the notice. Everyone at the restaurant was friendly and the service was excellent. Our beverages were constantly filled (a pet peeve of mine). We started our meals with two appetizers -- the fried calamari and the buffeleta mozzarella caprese salad. I enjoyed a lovely Lemon Drop cocktail while my husband went with the non-alcoholic version (a lemonade). Hubby went for the manly "cowboy" 20 oz bone-in ribeye steak with the Maytag bleu cheese topping. I showed some restraint and tried the daily special sea bass with jasmine rice instead of the mashed potatoes. Both entrees were flavorful and filling. We hadn't planned on having dessert but our server must have overheard me say it was his birthday and she brought us a complimentary tiramisu to end the evening. I have to say, generally I dislike Tiramisu because most places drown it in alcohol or just too much liquid in general. But this tiramisu was just wonderful. It was light, creamy, and the lady fingers were NOT mush. The cocoa powder dusted over the top mellowed out the coffee flavor, and we ate the whole thing. We definitely recommend Spark for a great dinner in a casual atmosphere.
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Message from Spark Woodfire Grill
- Mesquite Grilled Steaks & Fish
- Baby back ribs
- 50 Signature Martinis
Spark Woodfire Grill is a contemporary American restaurant that grills, seers and roasts prime steaks, chops, ribs and seafood in a chic boutique neighborhood restaurant with a great neighborhood feel.
Spark Woodfire Grill was opened in Studio City in 1999 and the restaurant, designed by Osvaldo Maiozzi, a noted restaurant designer, was an immediate success drawing guests from all over the Valley and Westside areas. Located in a two-story boutique-style building, the original dining room sat 50 guests and had a small patio area located in front of the restaurant. In 2001, the Studio City location expanded by adding an upstairs private wine room that houses an expanding wine inventory (approximately 3000 bottles) to compliment the Spark menu. Now the upstairs of Spark features a new Lounge and wine room with dining and music for Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 5-8:00 pm.
