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Date Night in Sherman Oaks

A few ways to spend a date night in Sherman Oaks, start to finish. Each is a real sequence you can do in one evening, not just a list of restaurants.
Low-Key Lebanese Night
casual, unhurried, neighborhood
1

Carnival Restaurant

Restaurant

Start with authentic Lebanese food in this strip-mall spot, where the hand-cut twice-fried fries alone are worth the trip.

2

Mr Furley's Bar

Bar

Walk over to this relaxed pub for a specialty cocktail or craft beer during their daily happy hour to close out the evening without overdoing it.

Cocktails, Tacos, and a Little Live Music
warm, lively, festive
1

Anejo Cantina & Grill

Restaurant

Book a reservation at this warm, classy spot for classic Mexican food and strong cocktails, and stay long enough to catch some of the live music in the lounge.

2

On The Thirty

Bar

If the night still has legs, head here for a craft beer and gourmet bar snacks in a vibrant, lounge-style setting that keeps the energy going without committing to another full meal.

Special Occasion Italian
polished, quiet, romantic
1

Spumoni Restaurant

Restaurant

This 4.8-star neighborhood Italian spot is the move for a real occasion, with a relaxed but polished feel and a long menu of pizza and pasta to share.

2

The Local Peasant

Bar

End the night at this industrial-chic pub with one of their Prohibition-era cocktails, a nice contrast to the cozy dinner you just had.

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Updated June 2026