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Cafe Bizou in Los Angeles is a three star Californian restaurant. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. The menu is out-of-this-world. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, brunch, and valet parking. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Bizou is one of these places that you definitely want to come back.you can bring your own wine and they only charge you to open the bottle.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what I can say that the other 110 reviewers haven't already said... But the monkfish? Out of this world! It's hard to find a place that serves monkfish, so I was super excited when I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like cafe Bizou I like the fact that you can take you best bottle of wine and you only pay $2 corkage . the food is also great but if you have a group of friends and you are on a bu get this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Traditional fare that in a very homey type of setting. I like this location compared to the Pasadena or SM locations since it feels like an old house converted into a restaurant. For the most part,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Bizou is a charming, unpretentious place to get very affordable French food in the valley. I've been several times over the years, and while I've never been anywhere near blown away, I always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an interesting space with a very tempting menu, tie donning waiters rushing around and a charming and welcoming (Gasp!) French maitre de. It manages to be moderately upscale, but casual and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place for a date! For a group of friends! For celebrating any occasion or just having dinner! The food is absolutely delicious.They have a $2 corkage fee if you bring your own bottle of wine.I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
can't understand why this place is getting 5 stars. maybe 3 at the most. very outdated decor (without the charm), and outdated so so food. i think i had better food at school cafeteria before. i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
French food is always so expensive. But at Cafe Bizou, it is not the case. In that way, Cafe Bizou is a great place to get affordable French food.I had the Grilled Salmon Salad and the Tuna Tartare....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been over 11 years since I last ate at this location and it was great to see not has much changed including the plastic door curtains.It was a quick business lunch, so I kept it light and ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely atmosphere --- you feel yourself part of the whole room, the whole place, but also you feel private. You feel your table is special because the service is very good and the food is wonderful....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food, service and staff are great. They have an INCREDIBLE lobster bisque here. The two-buck corkage fee rocks, too.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my fave French restaurants. it's very romantic and the food is soo good! I order the potato leek soup (the carrot rosemary is delish too) $1 salad and usually get salmon, and for desert... best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went last Friday with the lady ... $2 corkage fee ... nice! Mushroom appetizer was very good, Monkfish was bomb and the lady's Halibut was done right ... two thumbs up.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my, where to begin....I got a raise at work and told my boyfriend that I would treat us to a nice dinner. I wanted to take him to Pastis off Beverly Blvd. in Hollywood, but unfortunately they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wine, My Grandfather wrangled a bottle of Ameroni which complemented the food beautifully. 2$ corkage fee for wine, fantastic! The food, my Grandfather and I both had the hanger steak which is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Cafe Bizou on a busy Friday night. For not making reservations, we were seated in about 45 minutes. We spent our time in the bar area warming up with glasses of Pinot Grigio before we got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had dined here more often when I still lived in the valley. Now, I live in the Bay Area and don't head out that way too often anymore.I love the food here. I had the braised short ribs, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hoping this becomes a regular lunch/dinner location for me. Like the atmosphere, service, and food. Three stars is a decent rating for me. It mean I liked the place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and a great value. I have been to this place numerous times, the food and the service have always been excellent. I would recommend reservations unless you want to dine at 5pm....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a friend of mine took me here for a late b-day lunch. and i've heard raves about this place from many other friends and family. I have my own favorite french spot so i must be bias..... but come on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good for the valley. They are always consistent and you know exactly what you are getting. The food is all good, just nothing special. Their menu is pretty simple so if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a "special occasions" place but above all it is the "wait worth the weight", to-die-for, melt in your mouth dining.Not an excessively overwhelming menu covering the prerequisites;...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years with my family, and we absolutely loved it every time. However, our last visit made us think twice - the entire menu changed, and I think the chef is not the same....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat for occasions (b-days, etc). I have throughly enjoyed everything I have had at Cafe Bizou; steak au poivre, fillet, several fish dishes, desserts - all have been B ...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here for lunch with my bosses on occasion and the food never disappointed. Their dollar salads and soups are amazing and their fries are so good! I went for brunch on a weekend once also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I went here for our anniversary dinner. I had been to the Sta. Monica location before since it was across the street from my old job, but would typically go there only for quick lunches and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant deserves a 10 star for the food. I went here a year ago, and my mouth is watering writing this review. The meat was so tender, juicy and sweet. No sauce needed to make the meat good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Only a $2 corkage fee. (Did you know that people in other states have never heard of "corkage fees" before? Because I don't think you can bring wine to restaurants in most other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to the one in Pasadena, but they are closed on Mondays. So, Monday was Wife's birthday, and she wanted to go there. Ventura Blvd is a big, busy place. Parking was not easy to come by. You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm french so I might be pickier than most of the 4 and 5 star reviews here, however my American boyfriend really likes the food here, so he would probably give it 4 stars. I am almost sure they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a birthday dinner on a Monday night. The place was packed. Literally not one empty table. The atmosphere is classic and nice yet casual and cozy. Nothing particularly wowing but somehow...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful. Great food. Reasonable prices. Very well managed. Highly recommend it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it! I was looking to places near me- I live in Sherman Oaks.. and I find Cafe Bizou on YELP. I saw the great reviews and I had to bring my family out to it. I went for dinner and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very safe.The food is plated BEAUTIFULLY and the food is good. It is most definitely good. It's just not great. My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? The girl that rarely gives a 5 star to anything finally does..We went here yesterday for one of my friends's birthday! We all had the Fillet Mignon dinner special. It inludes a small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are many reasons to visit Cafe Bizou--if you have a hot date, for instance, or for the pretentious satisfaction of drinking Pernod at the bar. But the main reason is their lobster bisque. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Valley brunch location. Delicious food, kir royales and little to no wait for a table. Best choice in the area!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh wow....oh wow oh wow....OH WOW!One word, ORGASMIC!One word of advice, do not come here with men in your party. Second word of advice, keep the kids at home.Now, although the food was insanely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
been there once for Thanksgiving dinner. Extremely crowded, food was tasteless and expensive, lots of old people and families with kids (maybe because Thanksgiving), valet only. I won't go back again.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since the 90s and I used to use this place to take dates and girls I like. I've been here dozens of times, and the various staff are always very competent. The food is really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!!! I have never had a bad experience at this restaurant and have been coming here for about 6 years now. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the chicken with balsamic sauce, that sauce is amazing! I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Carrot Rosemary Soup. Give me a glass of wine, some bread and a bowl of that soup and I am a happy girl!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know the pictures of the food from this place really tell a different story then my two experiences here the pictures make it look great. But I found the food to taste boring it seemed very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend heard of this place through a coworker and at first i was a bit weary of going to a french restaurant recommended from one guy to another thinking "great this isn't going to be romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously? Am I the only one?I am underwhelmed by the food. I went to reunite with old pals and BYOB. I had the seared ahi tuna which came with spinach and ravioli. I THINK they tried to win me over...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dining here for at least 8 years and have enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The quality and the price can't be beat. The owner runs a tight ship and it shows.However, for the past 6 months or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not really a big fan of this restaurant . For a French restaurant you would think they have escargot. But they don't. They have in their menu beef stroganoff. There's no consistency with their menu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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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....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Bizou roughly translates into Cafe Kisses, and I give this restaurant hundreds of smoochas. Its brunch is fantastic: there was absolutely no wait involved! I had some awesome pea risotto as a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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This was the first restaurant I found from shaking my iPhone, and I'm glad I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm mmm. this place is so good, considering that its pretty affordable. tho i didnt find anything "french" about the food (ordered lobster and steak). just tasted like good american food. mm mmmquaint...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Sherman Oaks location last Saturday night with the girl I've been dating. Food was very good. We brought our own wine and small corkage fee. I had the Seabass...she had the salmon. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places. Busy, but it has a nice ambiance, attentive staff, and delicious food!
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a co-workers birthday party and our reservations where at 8:30, thus some people arrived there early to insure our spot. Thus since the bar is full we are made to wait outside in what turned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went to a movie in Encino and afterward we decided we were hungry. So we drove down Ventura Blvd. looking for a last minute dinner on a Saturday night. Well, we ended up here and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy, fine dining restaurant: but not snooty. My kind of place! Who can beat a $2.00 corkage fee? The food is great, service is very friendly... I had the balsamic glazed chicken. The chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's Wine & DineLA time again. After researching the options, the gay boys shot down my choices and insisted we go to Mastro's. Did we actually go there? No! As a surprise, they took me to Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it weren't for our stellar and chill waiter and the good service he provided, including complimentary chocolate cake to apologize for cleaning up our table thinking we had left when we were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food SUCKS- There is nothing french about this place! Completely disappointedOh wait, its dirty, food is bad, customer service is bad, the restrooms are TINY - then yeah, its totally french.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am feeling something different for dinner, something not too casual but not too snooty. I'd like to have a nice glass of cab or a petite syrah but still be wearing my sandals...hmmmmm But of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Come on, it's worth it just for the $2 corkage fee! But beyond that, the food...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, first time review so I don't get a kick in the pants before yelping. I love Cafe Bizou...it is a staple and the "go to" default in our household. Nothing beats a 2$ corkage and $1 salad....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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I went here to celebrate a 21st Bday with a few friends and we had a really great time. We got there around 8:30 w/out a reservation, but because we mentioned we were celebrating a special occassion we got...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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I work for a well know PR firm on the west side of LA. A few of my collegues and I had been running around in the valley one afternoon, and had decided to dine at Cafe Bizou. With a loyal following to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Have you ever heard of such a thing before? My husband and I made reservations at cafe Bizou in Sherman Oaks for 7:30, but when we got there, we were kept waiting for nearly 40 minutes. We were seated at 8:05....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cafe Bizou. Delicious French food with very reasonable price. Restaurant is always crowded at night. For more romantic dinner, request a patio seat.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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On Monday, we made our 6:30pm reservation for Wednesday night. Upon our arrival we handed our car to the valet...I was a little nervous to do this, due to the other reviews... Our friends arrived and we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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My husband and I love to eat at this restaurant! They are always friendly and seat us quickly even when they are crowded. We never feel discriminated against for sometimes looking a little sloppy (I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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I have been a pretty long-term customer at this restaurant. However, I won't be going back there anymore. Not only did they bring me previously refrigereated, COLD beef, but also inappropriately handled the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a staple for taking the in laws out to dinner!It also works for romantic dates.The food is tasty and well prepared. The only downside is that it is ALWAYS CROWDED so a reservation is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Bizou is around the corner and I love it. Prepare for a wait no matter which night. The service is always good, the wait staff on form and the prices - for the most part - can't be beat. Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place for a date, but get a reservation on weekends. Cafe Bizou had very reasonable prices, very good food, and a romantic French bistro kind of atmosphere, particularly if you're lucky...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great date spot...nice atmosphere......all the classics on the menu.....My lamb was wonderful!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last month I went a'yelping, in search of a good place for a group brunch in honor of a graduate school reunion of sorts. In the end just 6 girls gathered at Cafe Bizou; by the end of our lunch, we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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We have eaten here several times. Even with reservations there has been a long wait for our table. The restaurant is noisy and it's hard to hear a conversation even at a table of four. I asked for my salmon...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reservations. Three of us went here on a whim and we waited over an hour to be seated. Mind you, this was on a Tuesday night in January. The hostess checked on us every 20 minutes or so saying, "Just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer this location over the one in Pasadena, mainly because this restaurant has a home setting. If the kitchen is the heart of the house, then the dining room must be the soul, so eating here is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attended a bridal shower at Cafe Bizou today. It was my first time at the restaurant and I was pretty pleased, overall. They had a special event menu with limited options for the shower. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Bizou means Kiss in French in a sweet tender way. The restaurant where I had dinner last evening deserves many bizous because the food is always so good! Congratulations for a job well done!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm I don't know about this place. I mean I want to give it 2 stars because the food was not delicious but I still want to give it another try, their sandwiches look delicious. hmmm I guess for now I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Here's the skinny - Cafe Bizou has FANTASTIC food, however, it takes forever to get seated EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE A RESERVATION. We have eaten at this place several times, each time WITH a reservation, and have...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a popular choice, probably my mom's favorite place to eat out. A great value at about $40 per person, plus you can bring your own wine for $2 per bottle.Ambiance is so-so and it does get very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really cute place and romantic with saxophone music. The service was superb. They serve a really nice entree, I had salmon and my friend had steak. The steak was soooo tender until it melt on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Close to perfect:..PROS: Great value, esp for lunch. You can pay twice as much but not get better (see my comment re "Il Cielo"). ANd a $2 Corkage is a treat. Fab (and genuine) Onion Soup. Chilean Sea...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. It looked super boushi from the outside and in. But the prices are totally fair. I just wish they gave you more food. I would for sure go back.-Steezy
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to have lunch! Dinner is a wallet buster! You know the feeling, when you've been gambling your much earned money in the land of Lost Wages and completely lose it in less than 5...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My salad was delish. Atmosphere is lacking, at least for brunch.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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It is one of the cafes that we all enjoy and we love the atmosphere. The prices are reasonable and not near as spendy as some of the other cafes on the blvd.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived on time for our reservation at 7:30, got a table at 8:00. Tried to order something from the menu, sorry we are out of it. Tried to order something else, sorry we are out of this too. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was very cozy. It almost gives you the feeling that your on a vacation somewhere, and you didn't just step in off Ventura Blvd. I felt that I was somewhere else altogether, not LA ....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am generally not a big fan of this type of food, but after eating here a few times I must say it is always superb! Except for the service, which at times was lacking (hence the 4 stars), my overall...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time going here, so I may not have enough experience recommending this place. I liked it. It's a small place when you first see it from the outside-the inside is the same thing. But...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT SERVICEGood PricesGreat FoodIS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR?
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those favorite places i go to...i've been going here for quite sometime...you can't go wrong with the risotto... the lobster pasta is great...but make sure you come early because it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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My friend and I went to a movie in Encino and afterward we decided we were hungry. So we drove down Ventura Blvd. looking for a last minute dinner on a Saturday night. Well, we ended up here and had a really...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely adorable....you can sit indoor or outdoor and the chairs remind me of my grandma's house :D so its definitely a good sign when ur eating in a place that reminds u of home. i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I'll keep this short because plenty has been said about Cafe Bizou, and the reputation is pretty well established.That said ... I really like this place. Favorite dishes are: lobster and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were in an estrogen induced chocoholic rage, and I am sooo glad we came across Cafe Bizou. If you know Ventura Blvd, then you know that all of these restaurants look very similar,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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I recently went to Cafe Bizou for the first time with a group of friends. We had a great time. The restaurant was very busy but the service was great. We were in a large group and everyone ordered something...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting a friend of mine in S.O. and we were going back-and-forth about where to eat. Initially, I wanted to really try "Pizzeria Mozza" from seeing a show on MOJO HD. However, after reading...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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I used to be a devout fan of Cafe Bizou, but have gotten enough disappointments to revise my view... The sesame-coated salmon is still out of this world and the sauce good enough to eat with a spoon, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yes , you usually have to wait about 15 minutes to be seated even with a reservation on a Friday night, but last time I went to the Ivy I had to wait too. This is one of my favorite resturants because I find...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my friend's graduation celebration & had a great time. Food is very reasonably priced and although it's crowded and very busy, I didn't feel rushed. Their perfiteroles are the must...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering that I flew into LA for a night just so I could have dinner here, this place met my expectations. No star sightings and I had to spend the night in a crappy hotel (see my review on Four...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$2 corkage at present - call ahead to confirm! Thanks Carolyn R.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been the busiest and most successful restaurant on Ventura Blvd. For the last ten years their valet business probably does more dollar volume than most other restaurants do in food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so good. I've heen here only a handful of times. But always wanna go back. It's a great date or family place. They have a huge back room where I attended a shower not into a pre-selected...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm, i'll feel kinda bad if my friend who picked this joint for her bday dinner reads this but....Underwhelmed. I have to agree the pricing is competitive for what's being served (steak, lobster,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sort of a good deal for the price, but you're still easily walking out 50 bucks lighter in the wallet for two people. Frankly, the budget French reputation of this place is overrated. The French...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have only one problem with this restaurant. When I was there, I felt like I really didn't want to be seen because I felt sort of embarrassed to be dining in a place that offers a seemingly more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Update 12/19/07Slow, slow, slow! That's the main theme of the day. Our company came here for a product release celebration for roughly 25 people and for some reason Cafe Bizou acted like they didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For more then one special occasion I've gone to Caf Bizou in Sherman Oaks usually for a quaint lunch or dinner. This past Saturday I found myself taking part in their brunch menu, a new experience for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't remember what I had but whatever it was, it sucked. I remember it was busy, dirty, and food tasted like they half-assed. Maybe I need to give it another shot. Nah, forget it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Billed as one of the best deals in town by my yelping cohorts, I decided to try it on Tuesday night after one hell of a day that had me yearning for some Steak and Wine salvation!! I decided to call...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. They have great food. I love most all the fish and the shrimp and lobster tails with risotto are incredible. The best part of the restaurant is that their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone in Los Angeles should get familiar with Cafe Bizou. There is no better deal anywhere in terms of dollars for quality. Not everything is perfect, though some things are, but it is so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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After reading others reviews, I figured I would arrive 20 minutes early, to get the name rolling on the reservation... A sunday night at 7:15 was the reserved time.... We arrived at 6:55 or so We didnt get...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mission: Find a good french joint in LA without the leaving an arm or a leg behind. The solution was this place! Great French food at reasonable price. After living in France for six years I often get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Bizou, how I love you...I usually come here to have dinner for special occasions and to celebrate any new happenings. Any reason would be good really...Hmmm, how can I best explain this place to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
only 2 dollar corkage...two lobster bisques & salads, steak au pouvre, & lobster and shrimp dish.. then flourless chocolate cake and bread pudding... was surprisingly cheap, like 80$ with tip.and it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
white line cloths and lots of candles this atmosphere seemed very romantic, but i came here with my boss for a business dinner with 3 other co- workers i can hardly pronouce this resturant name and i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A LITTLE PLACE THAT HAS IT ALL!This place is very cozy and romantic, and it's good bring your date there. =)It's better make a reservation, so you won't have to wait too long. You can first have a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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I had dinner there for the third time last night in as many years. The food and wine were good as expected. My date had the short ribs which were tender and delicious. I tried the sand dabs which were just,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is a pain, valet or street, but food is fairly priced, corkage is TWO BUCKS. (can't beat that). Rack of lamb was so so, steaks are very good, the salad for $1.00 is a must. Also, a fine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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My favorite restaurant in L.A. - get the carrot soup and the spicy chicken pasta! Great wine list. Noisy and fun. Great for groups, birthdays, kids, biz lunches. C'est magnifique and I'm not usually a fan of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always get excited when I know ill be dining at Cafe Bizou, the food here is great, everything iv had has been pretty amazing, the best sweetbreads iv ever had have been at Cafe Bizou. Iv also has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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Rated B. The tuna tartare that i ordered looked really bad. Today the second day, I feel sick. I will not go back ever again. I was very disapointed. And belive me , don't get fouled by a 9.8 Overall rating...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my 30th bday and wasn't disappointed after reading lots of great reviews. The food was very tasty and very reasonably priced, especially for good-quality seafood. Our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience (a lobster-intense one) was five-stars, my return visit only three, as my sea bass was overcooked and such will put a man in a bad mood. Everything else was as good as expected....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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If you are looking for some fancy, dancy French Restaurant, then you are barking up the wrong tree. BUT!!! If you are looking for a casual dining experience that has flavorful food, then this is the place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Man! I was really excited to go here for a business luncheon with a few colleagues. Being the foodie I am, I had already looked over the menu online before arriving at the restaurant and couldn't wait to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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I went there recently with a friend of mine who was very skeptical of valley restaurants and very hesitant to go. Upon walking in, we were comforted by the warm atmosphere. More importantly we were very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Not bad for the price. Orders on 9/2006 Duck Salad: Excellent, leaves you full. Lobster Bisque: Never had bisque before but French soup has a unique (good) flavor Crab Salad: Disappointing & tiny. Speical of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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My wife works over in the valley nearby so we have had the chance after work to dine here many times over the recent past. Just a great local neighborhood cafe. The food is not the equal of a top restaurant,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Such a beautiful restaurant to have dinner....I took my girl there for her birthday an as a chef myself I'm very picky about food. But the meal was excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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What can I say except that everything that I have had here has been absolutely excellent. The New York steak, the lamb chops, and the monk fish are all excellent choices for an entree. You must get the lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Great food, fine service, reasonable prices for high-end French. Startlingly low corkage fee. Try the Monkfish or any of the Salmon dishes! I have never been disappointed by this place, and this comes from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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I love this restaurant! The whole atmosphere is soooooo romantic, the food is simply great, and the waiters are extremely friendly!!! Highly recommend! P.S. If you are lucky, you can spot the famous russian...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food presentation is beautiful and the food is so good you can never go wrong with anything on the menu. Don't forget your bottles of wine, as cork-age fee is only like $2 a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Not worth going miles out of your way for BUT above average faire at very reasonable prices. A fine experience in a cozy setting. My party arrived on time and we were seated prompltly. All agreed the food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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Very good location for a romantic evening with your significant other. I actually had my company Christmas party there this year and it was very nice.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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This is a great place to go on a special occasion or a date. It is romantic, and has great food. It is not an inviting kid friendly place. They also have a bar for before or after drinks.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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looks like it used to be someone's house that was converted into a restaurant; really quaint and cozy. the food is always good: try the crabcakes, escargot, french onion soup or lobster bisque to start. for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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I removed my positive review. A bus boy broke a wine glass, spilling the wine over my friend's designer purse.The bus boy walked away seeing what happened and didn't say a word. Broken glass fell into her...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Waiter was very attentive. Food was excellent, very good value for portions served.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Cafe Bizou because the service, atmosphere, and food are wonderful. It looks like a gorgeous little french restaurant (on ventura blvd. in the valley) with white table cloths and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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It's hard to find a great place - and this is one of them. Bring you girl here, fill her up with some good food and wine, and she will probably swallow your desert later.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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I used to love this restaurant, food is usually great, recently had a terrible experience. Made reservations way ahead of time (to impress my date), needles to say, got there on time and they made me wait for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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If you want an enjoyable social dining experience with friends/family, do not come here! 7 of us had dinner here for my friend's birthday. The evening was ruined by the extremely poor customer service. First,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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we went to cafe bizou 3 times, and it's always a great experience. As a French person, I rarely eat at in French restaurants for fear of beeing disapointed ("I can do it at home!"), but cafe bizou is really...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2004
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Is there really a question? Never before have I seen so many people standing wall-to-wall waiting, armed with their own wines in brown paper bags. Corkage fee is one of the lowest out there, although to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2004
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On a last minute recommendation I made reservations for dinner Friday night. Luckily they were able to fit us in, but upon arrival we still had to wait. The initial entrance is confusing (the hostess sits...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2004
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The place has a very nice ambience, very warm and comforting. The food is consistently excellent and the prices are very reasonable.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2003
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If you happen to be in the Valley, this is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner. The service is very attentive and the food is relatively cheap for the amount and qaulity of food. You can add a soup or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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Busy, but pleasant. I tasted a special - lobster slip with tiger shrimp on mushroom and cheese risotto - and my fiance had the steak au poivre. Both were delectable, fresh, and well done. The creme brulee and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2003
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I insist on everyone getting the roasted chicken! The sauce is a balsamic vinergarette one. To die for!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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When I brought my boyfriend to a French restaurant for dinner, he was very hesitant, first of all, about the prices, secondly, about the small servings that French restaurants sometimes have, and thirdly, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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We arrived late on a Friday night and were lucky enough to get a fabulous table. The balsamic sauce is the best with warm bread. I had the vegetable plate - it was wonderful. Will definately go back to Bizou.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Even when you have a reservation, you'll have to wait for your table at Cafe Bizou. But the food is so good, the prices are so reasonable, and the flourless chocolate cake so delicious, you won't mind. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2002
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This is always a favorite location of mine for just about any special occasion. The food is top-notch and the service has never been bad. It's defintiely one of the best restaurants in the valley. I recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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What great food and service! I have been to both the Encino & Pasadena locations. I like the Pasadena one better... it's a better ambience. The food is delicious, service is curteous, portions are quite big......
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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for great food that offered at a great price. Yes, it's crowded, but only because it's a great value.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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one of the most popular valley spots, period...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this innovative cafe has a well-deserved devoted foodie following. we canit believe the oh-so-reasonable prices for such tantalizing fare as the angel hair pasta with tiger shrimp, the piquant...
gayot.com - user review
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this always-packed spot is the center of the new french revolution occurring on this main drag of the valley. if you plan on dining during the weekend call at least a week ahead of time-it is worth the wait....
wcities.com - user review
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pretty good, despite the wait even with a reservation on a sunday night. food is delicious...
fodors.com - user review
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this is probably one of the hardest reservations to get in the san fernando valley...
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don't miss out!
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crisp and clean, with white walls, black-and-white photos, and plain wooden chairs, cafe bizou is the place for fine california-french bistro fare at bargain prices. entree sauces are classic, soups are rich...
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