need rec for fairly high-end biz lunch spot in Sherman Oaks / Studio City

[broccoliluv]

Hi Hounds -- I need a little help with a SFV rec. I need to find a spot for a business lunch in Sherman Oaks / Studio City area for my boss. These lunches happen infrequently, and in the past we've used the Patina Group's Pinot Bistro -- turns out it is now closed. So... would love recommendations for a fairly high-end professional lunch spot. Small group (3 men), and tilt more toward steak than sushi. A quick search on Yelp suggested Mistral, Le Petit Restaurant, and Panzanella. Any thoughts on those? other ideas? Thanks for any help you can give. Love the LA Hounds! :-)

[broccoliluv]

Thanks all. All of the places look and sound great. My boss chose Bistro Garden, based both on the menu and also the slightly larger / lighter feel which works better for a biz lunch. Appreciate your time and input.

[New Trial]

Nearby where Pinot Bistro was is the Bistro Garden at Coldwater. I have not been in years but remember it as very attractive and definitely suitable for business lunches.

[Thor123]

Bistro Garden would be a great choice.

[carter]

Bistro Garden and Mistral the best two options.
Never Tiramisu, nor Panzanella for that matter, but if you cannot do without Italian food, try Ca de Sole on Cahuenga/Lankershim in the Universal Studios area.

[Thor123]

"Never Tiramisu"? Its not as fancy as Mistral or Bistro, but the food is very good. You dont agree?

[carter]

Reminds me of Maria's, and that is not a compliment.
Ownership is nice, I only wish the food was a match.

[Thor123]

Night and day. When did you dine there?

[carter]

Several times with choice made by others. Every time, food nearly tasteless, and the menu shows no inventiveness. Same old, same old menu you saw 20 years ago.
I would pity the people of Italy if that was all they could eat for dinner every day.

[archer]

Over the years, have had several business lunches at Ca' del Sole and highly recommend it. Food is fresh, well-prepared and tasty, service is good and ambiance is lovely (quiet and elegant inside, delightful patio if day is nice).
Agree that the closing of Pinot Bistro leaves a real void in this type of lunch dining in the Valley.

[Jwsel]

Slightly to the west of your area, but Larsen's Steakhouse in Encino (at Woodley) would be perfect for what you describe. It's only about 5 minutes west of Panzanella.

Mistral is nice, and Rive Gauche has already been mentioned.

There also is Stanley's, which is like an 80s time warp for "California" cuisine.

[foodnmusic]

Mistral is very good as are the steaks and fries...

[medrite]

Panzanella is very nice, not sure if they're open for lunch though.

Another option might be the Rive Gauche Cafe at Hazeltine & Ventura.

[Thor123]

I like Il Tiramisu a lot for business lunch. Very good Italian on Ventura and Woodman,

http://www.il-tiramisu.com/