Cafe Bizou

(818) 788-3536

14016 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 34.149 -118.4378

Neighborhoods: Studio City, South Valley

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Last updated 7.02.09

Cafe Bizou

What People Are Saying About Cafe Bizou

The Editor

Kim Cooper

Citysearch

The Scene
The elegant dining room filled with jazzy music and colorful French posters gets loud and rather chaotic by early evening, when a crush of well-dressed locals vie for tables. Attentive servers are adept at easing the frustration of a long wait in the bar.

The Food
Chef Neil Rogers features an eccentric take on French cooking, mixing rich sauces with minimalist, artsy presentation. Quality hasn't waned at this original location, despite the addition of two other outposts. Pepper-flecked crab cakes packed with juicy meat float in tangy mustard sauce. Hearty lobster bisque is overly sherried, but equally generous with lobster meat. Delicate sauteed whitefish is nicely complemented by tender house-made pasta and basil-red wine sauce. Herbaceous roasted pork tenderloin, served medium-rare and laced in garlic-cream sauce, is strikingly offset by tart red cabbage shreds and creamy mashed potatoes. Bittersweet, flourless chocolate cake with strawberry coulis makes a delightful finish.

goodlife18

December 17, 2008

My boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner. We ordered appetizers, salad, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Overall, everything was really good. He paid the check with his debit card, and I left a generous cash tip. A few days later when my bf noticed that his card was overcharged, he called the manager. Apparently, the manager authorized the waitress to charge a higher amount because we "didn't" leave a tip. We positively left cash on the check book, but even if we hadn't, the manager has no right to charge an amount in excess of what an account holder authorizes. Gratuity is optional, and I cannot believe restaurant policy allows management to override a guest's signed credit slip. What a shameful disappointment! We will never go back.

Luxforsoul

September 30, 2008

I was a little perplexed on the terms of service reading previous reviews about this place. However, I found it tasty and service was fine. Most reviews are accurate, I just felt I had a bone to pick with the "Tude Snude and Rude" review-ist. Please don't account this ignorant review into your "research" for Cafe Bizou, it is very clear that the review was written by an arrogant individual ("Cafe Bizou certainly has mastered the arrogant ways of their culture"). For anyone to judge such a beautiful old culture is prejudiced and disgusting. In my experience, the French are only ignorant towards the American, but how can they not be when the American populace is giving them such incentive as ugly one-liners such as the aforementioned. Other than that the food was DIVINE. I came in for lunch so the service was much much better.

Anonymous

September 09, 2008

This restaurant always makes me happy. I had my wedding reception their. The food is wonderful. We bring our own wine for a corking fee. If you love fish this is a great place with reasonable prices. They also serve chicken and beef. The prices start at $15 dollars. Must make a reservation. They park your car for only a $4 dollars.

The Details on Cafe Bizou

When to Go:

Reservations are hard to come by, so plan ahead and consider visiting for a late dinner.

Where to Sit:

The long front room, looking out over Ventura Boulevard and separated from the main dining rooms by windows, is quieter.

Save Money:

You can add a special daily soup or salad to any order for just $1.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, Group Dining

Cuisine:

French, Californian

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Cafe Bizou

14016 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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