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Best overall pick
Basta Restaurant
Agoura Road Corridor • Contemporary Italian Restaurant • Date-Night And Special-Occasion Favorite
Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and polished service make Basta the go-to Italian room in Agoura Hills.
Basta pairs a sleek, modern dining room with a menu that leans into comforting Italian classics done with care. Expect silky house-made pastas, blistered Neapolitan-style pies, and an Italian-leaning wine list that suits everything from a midweek date to a birthday dinner. The bar stays lively without overwhelming the room, so you can linger over a spritz or an espresso to finish the night.
02
Classic bistro choice
Café Bizou
Canwood Street Center • French-Californian Bistro • Best For Leisurely Dinners
A warmly lit bistro where accessible French staples and well-priced wines make lingering over multiple courses feel easy.
Café Bizou is the kind of place locals keep in their back pocket for everything from anniversaries to catching up with old friends. The menu runs through crowd-pleasing bistro hits like onion soup, steak frites, and seafood pastas, with enough seasonal specials to keep regulars interested. Its relaxed pace and attentive service invite you to settle in and make an evening of it.
03
Smoky crowd-pleaser
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Cornell Road At The Shopping Plaza • Lively Barbecue Restaurant • Best For Families And Groups
Big plates of slow-smoked meats, friendly service, and a buzzy dining room make Wood Ranch a reliable barbecue standby.
At Wood Ranch, the focus is on generous portions and bold, smoky flavors, from tri-tip and baby back ribs to pulled pork platters. The space is built for groups, with roomy booths, a busy bar, and a kids-friendly atmosphere that still works for adults grabbing a drink and a game on TV. It is an easy choice when you need to feed a crowd and want everyone to leave full and happy.
04
Go-to taco and margarita stop
Plata Taqueria & Cantina
Roadside Drive Strip • Modern Mexican Taqueria And Cantina • Happy-Hour And Weekend Favorite
Bright, modern Mexican plates and a strong margarita lineup make Plata a natural choice for casual nights out.
Plata leans into a fun, upbeat cantina vibe, with colorful tacos, shareable appetizers, and solid house and specialty margaritas. The patio fills quickly on warm evenings, especially for happy hour and weekend dinners. It is the spot locals hit when they want something festive but still easygoing, whether that is a quick taco run or a long catch-up over chips and salsas.
05
Rustic canyon escape
The Old Place
Cornell And Mulholland Canyon • Historic Steakhouse And American Grill • Best For A Destination Night Out
A former general store turned tiny steakhouse, The Old Place offers a wood-paneled, candlelit slice of canyon history with hearty plates.
Tucked into the hills a short drive from central Agoura Hills, The Old Place feels more like a road trip discovery than a neighborhood restaurant. Inside, the creaky floors, old wood bar, and closely packed tables set the stage for big, straightforward plates of steak, chicken, and comforting sides. It is an intimate, character-rich spot worth planning ahead for, especially if you pair dinner with a scenic drive through the canyons.