Wood & Water

We don't dine here often enough. The ambiance is terrific, as is the service; but by far the best thing about Wood & Water is the superb cuisine. This is definitely a date night joint, a little bit upscale, but not impossibly so. The thing I love best is that their menu remains relatively unchanged year after year. They're on to a good thing and they know it. I like the certainty that my favorite dishes will be right there and available every time I go.

Cool, calm, and cozy atmosphere. Bar seating and TVs available but doesn’t detract from those that desire a more intimate experience. Diverse menu. For an appetizer I tried Crispy Lobster Sliders and the Black Squid Ink Calamari. Both were crispy and flavorful. For my entree I had the Oven Roasted Seafood. It was packed with flavor (muscles, shrimp, calamari, garlic noodles, tomato base), was a bit on the salty side but had a decent spice level. My friend tried the Pork Chop which could have used more flavor 🤷🏽‍♀️. Mashed potatoes were cool. When I return, I’m definitely getting the sliders!

Wood and Water in Sherman Oaks is an upscale American restaurant. They serve gourmet food at gourmet prices. If you can afford the price, this place is worth a visit. There's a bit of street parking, but you're likely to need the valet parking out front. When the restaurant is busy, which it was when I had dinner there, you'll need a reservation in order to get a table. It's also quite noisy inside. Fortunately for me, I have a noisy environment setting on my hearing aid app. Once I turned on that setting, it made the background noise less annoying. Our server was attentive without being overbearing, and he was efficient. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. I had a cheeseburger. You might think that doesn't sound like a gourmet dish, but it was way better than most cheese

From the beginning, the hostess was very kind and attentive. The food was amazing. My husband isn't a fan of key lime pie but it was recommended by our waiter and we loved it!

We stopped in for happy hour at the bar and were delighted with trays of oysters and a host of small plates to nosh on while enjoying some lovely cocktails. The friendly bartender never let our glasses run dry. We did order off the main menu to get the lobster sliders and the duck egg rolls. A must try (pictured) We will be back.