Neighborhood mainstay serving French bistro standards amid artwork, chandeliers & dark wood.
At a glance
#1 of 14 Bars in Sherman Oaks #1 of 4 French restaurants in Sherman OaksLocalGuideWorld score: 4.68
Rating breakdown
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5 ★82%
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4 ★12%
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3 ★3%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Mistral?
- Mistral is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 315 reviews.
- How does Mistral rank in Sherman Oaks?
- Mistral is #1 of 14 Bars in Sherman Oaks by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Mistral located?
- 13422 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, United States — 0.7 km from the center of Sherman Oaks.
- How can I contact Mistral?
- Phone: +1 818-981-6650 · Website: mistralrestaurant.com
If I want to feel indulged I go to Mistral. It's the gem of the Valley. They make you feel welcomed from the moment you step into this beautiful restaurant. Favorites are Steak au Poivre, John Dory, Roasted Salmon, Beet salad and, worth the wait, chocolate souffle. Owner Henri Abergel and MaitreD' Raul Arroyo have made Mistral the restaurant you want to return to because memories are made.
Been going here for 20+ years and has literally been 5 stars for that long. I’ve had everything on the menu, but the chocolate soufflé is everything. ✨
⭐️ Exceptional food.
⭐️ Extra star to the owner (?) greeting us at the door.
😑 A little loud inside, but the atmosphere is nice. The tables are very close to each other, you just may hear a next table conversation, but it felt like a part of a nice dining community 😊
😑 Personally I didn’t need the servers to “babysit” me, but some people like this type of attention 🙈 They are doing a good job though 👍
😑 Valet parking. Street - not so much.
⭐️ Extra star to the owner (?) greeting us at the door.
😑 A little loud inside, but the atmosphere is nice. The tables are very close to each other, you just may hear a next table conversation, but it felt like a part of a nice dining community 😊
😑 Personally I didn’t need the servers to “babysit” me, but some people like this type of attention 🙈 They are doing a good job though 👍
😑 Valet parking. Street - not so much.
Grade 95: Mistral should mean dependable in French, This restaurant has been excellent since we first started going here more than 10 years ago. The John Dory came as a huge portion and it was prepared so well that I enjoyed they morsel. While I don't like Escargot, this one I ate 2 pieces because it looked so good and the taste didn't disappoint. Desserts, While the Bread Pudding was downright the winner, the Creme Brullee was a close second. We also had the Steak Frites, Med-Rare, amazing. No wonder we keep coming back.
Took my wife's father there for his birthday. We sat in the patio section which was great because I was able to easily take our baby for a stroll when he got fussy. Food was pretty good. Pricier that other French restaurants that we frequent because Mistral gives slightly more food. For example, I ordered angel hair pasta and fries for my 3-year old, and they brought servings good for the whole table. I ordered duck confit, which at other places would be one piece of leg. However, they have 2 nice sized portions. We bought of bottle of their wine because bringing our own would have been a $40 corkage fee. We brought a small birthday cake and they do charge a $4 cutting fee per slice. Good service although my wife pointed out to me that there were no females on staff at all anywhere inside the restaurant on this pretty busy night. I don't know if that was just for that night or what. Good experience overall and would make another visit if I'm ever craving French food in the Valley.
Tonight was my first time dining in but it won’t be my last. I’m a big French Bistro fan and have been to most in town and would consider this one of the better ones. In the valley my favorite two are here and Petit Trois a few blocks away. The inside is well done and cozy, but not too crowded. Service was a bit slow tonight, but the meal was still very good overall.
We started off with the Steak Tartare and it was great. A healthy sized portion with tons of flavor, and the toasted bread with it was very nice. Next we ordered the Tomato, Cucumber, & Sweet Onions and we really loved this dish. The tomatoes are always great in California and the lemon dressing was the perfect choice. For my entree I chose the John Dory, which was panko crusted and not a usual choice for me, but I did like it on this dish. It was another healthy sized portion, of fish this time, so overall I enjoyed how shareable and large each dish was.
We had an event after dinner so we passed on the chocolate soufflé but I plan to order that next time. Overall it was a really delicious meal and I plan to return in the near future.
We started off with the Steak Tartare and it was great. A healthy sized portion with tons of flavor, and the toasted bread with it was very nice. Next we ordered the Tomato, Cucumber, & Sweet Onions and we really loved this dish. The tomatoes are always great in California and the lemon dressing was the perfect choice. For my entree I chose the John Dory, which was panko crusted and not a usual choice for me, but I did like it on this dish. It was another healthy sized portion, of fish this time, so overall I enjoyed how shareable and large each dish was.
We had an event after dinner so we passed on the chocolate soufflé but I plan to order that next time. Overall it was a really delicious meal and I plan to return in the near future.
Excellent service, the owner is almost always there and he is very friendly with the visitors. Very good French food, great selection of meat, fish, appetisers. Beautiful classic interior. I Recommend.
Our favorite French restaurant! The managers and staff are top notch and know how to serve at a perfect pace and style. They skillfully flow around the restaurant ensuring every guest is taken care of- which makes it a fantastic experience overall. You can’t go wrong with their snails, French onion soup 🤤and fish!
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