The Oaks at Lakeside

Category: Traditional American restaurant

Address: 16817 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436, USA

Phone: +17472174002

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–9PM

Monday: 4–9PM

Tuesday: 4–9PM

Wednesday: 4–9PM

Thursday: 4–9PM

Friday: 11AM–9PM

Saturday: 9AM–9PM

Reviews

Howard Kummerman

Jul 24, 2022

The atmosphere is lovely and it was very easy to valet park my car. The three rating is because the service is okay and the food also very average. My wife ordered the Italian omelette which included items not listed on the menu and voiced her dissatisfaction. The restaurant did not do anything to remedy the situation. The server was nice, but it's obvious the management lacks accommodations for customers. It was odd that my sausage skillet would come with marinara sauce and her omelet had pico de gallo. Everything is just a tiny bit off.

Angeline Pante

Jun 6, 2022

This place has A LOT of potential. Great ambience and decor, friendly and attentive staff. But the food, especially the main entrees, were not good at all given what they charge for it. We had high hopes for this place since it had good ratings online, but the food was mediocre. I don't mind paying $45 for a seafood pasta if it's fresh and nicely done. But you could just tell that the ingredients were not fresh, and not flavored well. Also ordered other dishes, and they didn't do the price justice. They gotta revamp their dishes and make it flavorful.

Larry Falkin

May 30, 2022

We were able to find street parking. The restaurant is on the shore of a lake in the park. We ordered lots of appetizers and really enjoyed them. The drinks were good too. The portion of the Lasagna was enormous. Easily enough for two meals. Our server was very accommodating and very professional without being intrusive. It’s possible that if might be even better at lunch because the lake is very dark at night. Entree prices are a bit steep but appetizer portions are large and they are inexpensive.

Daniel Kim

May 30, 2021

I don't typically write longer reviews but but just had to say this. The food here is actually SO tasty! I came here with a particulaely larger group (around 8 people), and we demolished everything we ordered! Just to name some (since I can't remember everything and I didn't take pictures of everything haha), we ordered truffle fries, ribeye, lobster ravioli, scallops, tiramisu, and some ice cream. If you get anything though, I HIGHLY recommend the truffle fries and ribeye!!! The service is also pretty good, they definitely made sure we had everything we needed and were super kind! TLDR is, if you're deciding whether or not to come here, I'll save you the hassle of deciding and let you know I'll definitely be going back and you really just have to go yourself to see how good everything is!

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Questions & Answers

Is there any valet parking available?

A Google User | Sep 7, 2018
oren hizkiya | Sep 7, 2018

Yes they have valet in the back. Enter from the side street.

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Same question. No one answers a phone !?!?

Linda Naney | Oct 11, 2021
Andrew Fischer | Oct 11, 2021

Like many other restaurants, they are short staffed. Everyone is busy serving guests. No one is available to answer.

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Does this restaurant take credit cards?

Chuck Wedig | Sep 6, 2020
willian grijalva | Sep 6, 2020

Yes..

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Is there music and dancing as well?

Grace Ancheta | Sep 6, 2020
Joseph Condé | Sep 6, 2020

Saturday night is salsa night. The lesson starts at 9 P.M. and open dancing 💃 starts at 10 P.M.

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How do I change a reservation to an earlier time?!

Tanny Wiggins | Jan 9, 2022
Babs Mondschein (yolyfe) | Jan 9, 2022

My daughter changed our reservation by calling.

is there valet parking

Helene Braunstein | Sep 6, 2021
Brian “Diva” Cox | Sep 6, 2021

Yes but it's cash only and that's the only type of parking they have so make sure you have your money ready!!!

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They got them candied yams?

C. Benoit | Sep 7, 2019
Ken Smedberg | Sep 7, 2019

Thanks for the tip. I'm going back.

Do you still have the filet medallions on your lunch menu?

A Google User | Sep 7, 2019
Ken Nathanson | Sep 7, 2019

I think so.

where is the cross street in ventura blvrd

Lili Keypour | Sep 7, 2018
Ed Ferrante | Sep 7, 2018

One block east of Balboa Blvd.

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Do you offer music or entertainment at dinner time

Eva Antonian | Sep 7, 2018
Lucy Pais | Sep 7, 2018

There was no entertainments when we visited the restaurant that Sunday night, we were celebrating a birthday, a late mother's and a return visit to California. All 5 of my party was disappointed with the food which was left on our plates and no one asked why. I would NEVER recommend this restaurant.

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Do they have unlimited mimosas option for the Sunday brunch?

Evelyn Reyes | Sep 7, 2018
Michael Josephson | Sep 7, 2018

Yah they have an unlimited mimosas option. I haven't used it personally but it's on their menu and Facebook. A lot of people really seem to like it

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are you open 12/26 for happy hour what hours and do u have a full bar

herb hoviss | Sep 7, 2018
oren hizkiya | Sep 7, 2018

They are open regular hours. Happy hour is from 3pm-6pm. Yes they have a full bar.

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Do you have a small private room for a meeting

Lois Mitchell | Sep 7, 2018
Diana Wallace | Sep 7, 2018

I agree the food is fantastic but the service is a little bit strange.....

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Is a live music on Sun? If yes what hours?

Ben | Sep 7, 2018
Cary Brown | Sep 7, 2018

Just called Lakeside. There is no regular scheduling of music. Sometimes on Thirsdays sometimes on another day. I suggest you call when you can schedule a reservation.

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Is it pet friendly

liliane Yemenidjian | Sep 7, 2018
Cary Brown | Sep 7, 2018

Yes, in the garden.

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Is the dress formal, informal, or casual?

Warner Anderson | Sep 7, 2017
Cary Brown | Sep 7, 2018

Casual, but, sometimes cool. A light jacket is appropriate. Inside informal.

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