Sushi Note

Kiminobu Saito's Sherman Oaks sushi bar is the kind of spot low-key date nights are made of: With dim lighting and a cozy space—not to mention one of the best wine programs in the neighborhood—this is a restaurant to linger in and savor. Running $150 per head, the Whole Note at Kiminobu Saito’s Valley sushi bar is an above-average sushi experience on its own, but it’s the superb wine pairings, date night ambience and attentive service that make it stand out in the city’s crowded omakase landscape. The restaurant also offers an a la carte menu that includes crowd-pleasing small plates like spicy tuna biscotti (Sushi Note’s take on crispy rice), buttery black cod and shishito peppers.