Davenport's Restaurant

THERE IS ONLY 1 NUMBER ONE !!! While there are many hidden GEMs located all over CA, this restaurant is a Hidden TREASURE CHEST of AMAZING FOOD!!! We were welcomed right away as we walked in and received great service throughout our visit. Our server JENNY was very helpful, attentive and made some great recommendations. The owner also visited us a few times to make sure we were enjoying our visit. We started with ULTRA delicious appetizers: First was the very cheesy and Extraordinarily delicious Signature Lobster Bites!!! Highly recommended!!! One of the BEST Appetizers I have EVER had!!! Then we also truly loved their Jumbo Blackened Shrimp which is grilled and blackened to perfection. These KING size shrimp are very delicious!!! Another delicious and freshly made appetizer is their Spicy Crispy Tuna which is served with an artistic flair. And you must try to make room for their ultra delicious French Onion Soup!! Just split it with your partner to make space for this soup… it truly has a very rich delectable flavor! Their Jalapeño Bacon Mac n Cheese was good but not as amazing for me. Too Al Dente for my taste. For salads: Try either the Lobster Cobb salad which was very fresh, flavorful and lite. Their Caesar salad has a very unique flavor too. Our entrees were AMAZING too! Their ULTRA Signature Meal was their Miso Chilean Sea Bass!!! OMG!!! I have tried Chilean Sea Bass from many high end locations through the US and this IS The Best EVER!!! No exaggeration!!! For one it’s ULTRA tender and the MISO glaze takes the flavor to the Moon and Back!!! It’s a Guaranteed Winning Plate…which I must order again and again. Their USDA Prime Filet Mignon was ULTRA tender and just melts in your mouth with every bite. Having a side of their very addicting French fries is a great choice too. Their Baby Back Ribs are very tender and have great flavor too. For dessert, highly recommend their NY CHEESECAKE which is sooooo smooooth and rich in flavor!! Our son’s eyes LIT UP with their very delicious ICE CREAM too!! For great drink choices, the Mamie Taylor or the Hemingway are very refreshing. The Mezcal Old Fashioned is very delicious and unique.

I hosted a private dinner event and worked with Melissa, Matt, & Chris and had a wonderful experience! The appetizers were brought out quickly and orders were taken seamlessly before the speaking engagement began. Myself and all my guests has such a great experience and I can’t say enough about the level of service from Matt and Chris throughout the evening! Food was delicious too, Thank you!

My bf and I came here for dinner. We get there and we had the option to sit inside or outside. It was a lovely evening so we decided to sit outside. They had the patio lights which made the ambiance more romantic. The waiter was very sweet and helpful. We order the lobster mashed potato as an appetizer and it had a citrus flavor that blended well with the lobster. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and my bf ordered the pasta with seafood. The Chilean Sea Bass was the star of the night lol. It melted like butter in my mouth. It was cooked to perfection. I paired it with a glass of wine. Delicious! Can't wait to be back.

What a treat to visit Davenports! Parking is a little tricky as they do have a designated parking lot, however it's a full lot. Make sure you bring in your ticket as they do validate and if you forget it, it'll cost you $$$. I've been here several times and have loved it each time I've come. If you are looking for that Happy Hour crowd, keep looking as they are not that kind of a restaurant, however they do offer $3 off drinks (not sure if it's all drinks or just wine). Last night my girlfriend and I went and sat at the bar, I ordered the chicken salad with the dressing on the side and she ordered the beet with burrata cheese. Both dishes were equally good, fresh and the perfect size. The restaurant also has outdoor dinning and has a "magical" patio that has the perfect ambiance. If you are looking for a nice, upscale restaurant in Encino, then I would tell you to look no more. You will not be disappointed.

Went for a holiday lunch. Had the Hickory burger; it was really delicious, cooked medium, with crunchy onions rings and bacon. Banana Cream Pie with Biscoff Crust was so good; thick, creamy and not too sweet with crunchy caramelized sugar. It's a beautiful place, but not typically somewhere I'd go. It's not layed back; it was pretty quiet and staff was friendly but seemed pressured to be really professional. There's parking in the back lot. The interior design is pretty, they also have a bar