Canyon Bistro & Wine Bar

Stopped here with friends for a quick bite and drinks. Had a lovely dark beer while my friends enjoyed wine. We’re only had appetizers but they were delicious. A very pleasant place to stop if you’re driving through Topanga Canyon.

Make a reservation because Canyon Bistro can get crowded. It is the best place we have been to in Topanga. Some of the other places were just terrible or average. But this is the place to go. We loved it. We loved everything about it and we will be back. Parking is not fun, but they have valet. Do that. The place is really pretty and very clean. You can dine inside or out. We prefer being inside. We were seated within 10 minutes of our reservation time and the front desk staff is lovely. They have a full bar, but we did not partake so I can't speak to that. The place is just calm and relaxing. The staff is great. They are very nice and will guide you through the menu if you want. They check on you and make sure you are happy. We loved all our food and shared it all. For starters we had Cajun calamari which was so good. It is spicy, but not too spicy. We also tried their grilled artichoke which had a wonderful flavor of lemon and garlic. Just wow! We loved the Caesar salad. It was so fresh, chilled and crisp. We had an entire bowl of mussels with garlic bread and the sauce it was all cooked in was amazing. For our mains we shared the salmon and the ribeye. Cooked to perfection and they have a wonderful choice of sides. We had garlic mashed potatoes and spinach. The garlic mashed was so good. I don't care for spinach usually, so I left that one alone. It was gone in a flash and we were so full, we had no room for dessert. All of it was wonderful, the service was so nice and we had a great time.

Pretty good food! Great Topanga vibes! Super pricey, and service was slow. Im a waiter so I get it, but for the price of this place that shouldn't happen. Short ribs which were really good, calamari was solid, beet salad was refreshing and complimentary, the risotto was average. Truffle French Fries are 5 stars.

Amazing food and Service!!! The Salmon with Mashed potato and spinach was full of flavor and not heavy at all. The grilled fish tacos were great with a flavorful sauce. The Seared Tuna Tartine was definitely my favorite, so full of flavor and fresh. So many items I want to go back and try!

Some of the most memorable dining experiences come from the most unexpected places. This place is doing it right. From the outside you wonder whether the walls will last through the length of dinner. But that’s because they are dedicated to food that is honest simple and absolutely delicious. It’s not often where you walk into a neighborhood joint and come away that the establishment’s food has a point of view. The calamari was delightfully crispy with Cajun seasonings that just sang. Cobb salad was balanced with not too much on any one ingredient. And both the filet and flank steaks were perfectly cooked and sauced so as to let the dish star. You expect this level of dental at a Michelin starred establishment. But to have a midweek dinner at that level with a super Oregon Pinot is a find indeed. Perhaps a little attention to decor would make some timid souls come in more often but that’s a small detail in an otherwise spectacular dining experience.

It was my first time visiting Topanga area and was SO pleased to have found the perfect place to dine. The food was delicious and fresh and they had options for my vegetarian husband. The wine was also great! The best thing about it (besides the delicious food) was the price point (compared to other places in the area) and the parking lot! Which made the experience a lot more pleasant. Not to mention the service is incredible and everyone was very friendly. On Fridays they have live music!

A wonderful and quaint setting in Topanga CA. The salmon entree, Cajun calamari and warm goat cheese salad were all excellent. The owner actually took our orders and served. Very nice ! I’ll be back for sure

So cozy and charming, the atmosphere is really welcoming and seeing Morgan work the room with the locals is a great reason to come check it out. We ordered off the Happy Hour menu which was delicious. The calamari paired well with the wine selection and margarita pizza. Coming back soon! Xo

Make a reservation because Canyon Bistro can get crowded. It is the best place we have been to in Topanga. Some of the other places were just terrible or average. But this is the place to go. We loved it. We loved everything about it and we will be back. Parking is not fun, but they have valet. Do that. The place is really pretty and very clean. You can dine inside or out. We prefer being inside. We were seated within 10 minutes of our reservation time and the front desk staff is lovely. They have a full bar, but we did not partake so I can't speak to that. The place is just calm and relaxing. The staff is great. They are very nice and will guide you through the menu if you want. They check on you and make sure you are happy. We loved all our food and shared it all. For starters we had Cajun calamari which was so good. It is spicy, but not too spicy. We also tried their grilled artichoke which had a wonderful flavor of lemon and garlic. Just wow! We loved the Caesar salad. It was so fresh, chilled and crisp. We had an entire bowl of mussels with garlic bread and the sauce it was all cooked in was amazing. For our mains we shared the salmon and the ribeye. Cooked to perfection and they have a wonderful choice of sides. We had garlic mashed potatoes and spinach. The garlic mashed was so good. I don't care for spinach usually, so I left that one alone. It was gone in a flash and we were so full, we had no room for dessert. All of it was wonderful, the service was so nice and we had a great time.

Regular price for a burger- $18 New years eve price for the same burger- $24. What a rip...

amazing customer service! Food was delicious. We got the bbq pizza, shrimp tacos and crème brûlée. But the reason I am writing this review is because of our amazing servers both were amazing Morgan was just so welcoming, kind made our first experience so great! Adolfo was very attentive and there asking if we need anything! Probably one of the best experiences I've had. Definitely will return !

Really wanted to like this place. Food is decent, service is so-so. Went on two separate occasions. Calamari was good. But does not come with marinara. Asked for some and got a $3 upcharge for marinara. This place is upcharge city. Ordered a burger and they charged us $4 for lettuce and tomato. I kid you not. See the photo. The chocolate dessert we ordered was undercooked and basically chocolate soup underneath the top thin crust. The bathroom setup is ridiculous. They give you a key dangling from a huge kitchen utensil and tell you to walk 100 yards that way. It's shared restroom facilities with the shopping center.

Mi favorita spot in the canyon of Topanga! Sweet staff and lovely options. Cosy atmosphere. Come for the food and stay for the feels!

Best food here. I got the salmon and it was so crispy on the skin portion and cooked to perfection inside. Love this place. It is a very beautiful place with a great ambiance. The service is amazing too. Highly recommend this place.

Super yummy food. Best staff around! Super warm and friendly vibe. Inside and outside seating. Bar with low key TV (sports). Happy hour with good wines and affordable eats. Dinner can be pricey but there are options to split food, order nosh etc. some wonderful music nights as well. I highly recommend this restaurant

There's a good reason why I haven't come here in a super long time and I realize and remember it was due to the awful customer service! Today I went for Happy Hour and ordered a simple $9 calamari. The waiter owner was super nice giving me waters and it was exceptional and the food came out very fast. I know I didn't spend a lot so I knew that was why the waiter was not happy about it but I really wasn't hungry and didn't want to order a huge meal. He claimed my card was declined and when I was already embarrassed giving him another card which I knew didn't have funds, he tried it and said when I told him to run the original card, he said "only 1 time" as if he did it before. He never did because it worked and I also checked my balance. I had money to buy things at other places and it is incredibly obnoxious to allege I don't have less than $10, not to mention humiliating. There was not even evidence that this guy ran my card at all whatsoever. Purely unethical & incredibly rude. I am telling all my friends and family not to patronize this place and also letting the public know. I will never come back here again! The food was good but not exceptional because of that terrible lie about my card being declined & scaring me into believing he even tried it. And I do not feel bad for not tipping because guess what? They do not deserve my patronage. When you have money, you better believe that customers have a plethora range of options in Los Angeles to patronize. It taught me such a valuable lesson which is to: 1) Always carry cash and 2) Always patronize places where you can be low key and not have to order a pretentious amount to receive exceptional service. Food is good but not something worth going your way out of if that makes sense. And with all the other aspects mentioned above, I just want to let people know to be picky. For me, I really enjoy ambiance, service, quality of food, and positive vibes. If things are lacking in any area, then it's best to just avoid it and focus on the best places to be. Honestly, location is cool but not the best.

My gal and I had a terrific time here. we started with the muscles which came in incredible sauce that we had to ask for more garlic bread to sop it up then we shared a skirt steak with chimichurri which was delicious plus our wine choice was phenomenal. Also enjoyed the live music a great place for a date.

Nice place but skip the French Onion Soup. Hanger steak was great. The mussels are great delicious but onions for the soup were way under done.

Deeply saddened by the change of their French onion soup from vegetarian to non. Why, oh why?! There are so many vegetarians in Topanga! Your French onion soup was perfect before! It was my favorite thing on the menu. Went today and was very sad to hear it is now made with beef stock. I'll happily give 5 stars for being a reliable canyon dinner spot with the best French onion soup ever IF they return their soup to vegetarian. Please Larry, change it back!

It's tucked away in the little string of shops near the corner of Topanga and Old Topanga. The creek runs behind it and the jazz runs through it. Real jazz, like the kind they play on the records. Except real and live. And Jazz. Somehow, I'd managed to drive by this place a hundred times without ever noticing it - and that feels strange. So when I say "tucked away" I'm serious. It's folded into this location like a pearl in an oyster. Like a silver dollar in the awkwardly massive palm of Andre The Giant. We ate food; there were burgers and salads and fries and beers, wines and cocktails. There was a soup of the day. There was a hard-workin' staff that kept it all clickin' while the musicians were musicing. The volume level was just so that our tablemates could actually converse. Had the musicians been playing Stablemates at that moment, my tablemates might've gotten off on the irony. I know I almost did. But they weren't playing that song. I throw no shade at the musicians for this. I will come here again. Hopefully memory serves me and I'm actually able to find it again. I'm sure I will again. My only non-stellar comment has to do with the location of the bathroom. You see a person at the front, grab some giant cooking spoon with a key on it, traipse around the mall-that-isn't-a-mall and eventually find yourself in a poorly lit alley where brooms and mops are stored. Possibly rodent repellant as well. The bathrooms are in this location. You can then either A: bring the spoon with a key on it back to The Canyon Bistro or B: take the spoon home. Probably go with A.

For one, you're in the magic of Topanga. Great service and the ravioli never lets me down.

Canyon bistro on a summer's Friday night is spectacular jazzy number ya don't wanna miss. We sat on the outdoor patio, strung about with twinkle lights, in the crisp summer's air listening to classic jazz numbers that make this a memorable and elegant. dinning experience. Music anything, everywhere, all the time is always a good idea. Right? We ordered vegan tacos, the impossible burger and sweet potatoes fries. All super yummy, tacos were a lil spicy bc of the added sauce which gave them a kick I really enjoyed. Then closed the evening out with churros and ice cream. Isn't that like a vegetarian's dream dinner? Yep, it really was. Servers were delightful and maybe a tiny bit of CBD-infused but why the heck not? Lol Anyway, it's tucked away in the back corner of this cozy, bucolic wooded shopping area. Full of yoga studios, and gourmet mini markets. Just drive up and park, ta-da easy peezzyyy. Will be back soon, and some more menu item exploring and more jazzzyyyy nights! Love it guys. :)

Food is really good. Surrounded by nature. Friendly staff Great service Nice night out

Love the ambience here, that combines small town friendliness with laid-back Topanga vibe. Seriously good calamari and wings and limited but well curated selection of happy hour drinks. I'd steer clear of the pizza only because the crust is uninspired (good sauce, good cheese). Contributing to the welcoming vibe is Morgan, our server, and looking forward to seeing her again.

Best fish and chips I've had in a long time. Great beer batter that's super crisp. Chips were fab too. They have malt vinegar too and their jalapeño tartar sauce wasn't spicy but had great smoky flavor. Service was good and the patio was decent. I'd come back.

Wrong information on yelp for hours. I don't know how it can edit that they close at 3:30 and open again at four.

We have been enjoying Canyon Bistro since Larry first opened his doors years ago. The outdoor patio is a fun place to enjoy live music on the weekends and when the weather turns cold there's always the indoor dining room which is cozy. The food and service are always excellent. My favorite is the warm goat cheese salad. It's the perfect spot to meet with friends in Topanga for Happy Hour.

Love their bistro burger cooked medium (add cheese) it's the best !!!!! I highly recommend it if you're ever around, great service ass well

I really don't like to leave bad or soso reviews because after 2020, businesses are having a hard time. But in the off chance that they will learn and do better, then constructive criticism can help. It is a cute place, decorated with heart. The sandwich I had was decent enough. Good taste and texture, it had an egg on top and cheesy sauce. Decent . There is decent parking, it's in a small outdoor shop area. No inside bathrooms FYI, you get a key attached to a big silver serving spoon, and it's outside down aways, shared with the complex. Coffee was ok. The side of sweet potato fries that came with were not bad, but for some reason, their ketchup is super sugary tasting. I asked for ranch as a substitute, and they don't have ranch, so the server offered different aiolis as a sub. I chose one, and it was then that he told me it would be 50 cents more. Had I known all this, I just would have gotten the coleslaw. Also, if you want the salt and pepper shakers, you have to ask. My server was nice. Sweet guy. But no one really came to refill coffee without me asking. They all share that task, so it's on all of them I would give them another try.. I was the only one in my dining room. Everybody else dined on the patio.

Morgan & Monique are the HEART of this wonderful bistro. Thank You! Live music is the added bonus

Overall it's not a bad spot relative to your options in this small town. All the food was pretty decent - and their beef was really good - but the pizza was pretty bad. Crust felt undercooked/soggy and we ended up just eating the toppings off the pizza. The toppings themselves, however, were pretty generous and tasted really good. Burger was great and salad with the candied walnuts was great. Service was really good! The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is quiet enough where it felt like I could hear everyone else's conversation and vice versa. Not sure if I remember there being music playing. If I ever come back to Topanga, I'll probably dine here again, but perhaps try their other entrees. Blue burger - 7.4 House salad - 8.0 House pizza - 2.6 (beef was fantastic tho)

Loved the food, the ambiance and the service was great. I really liked the vibe of the restaurant. I went for the entertainment the jazz band was great.

Canyon Bistro is a great place to have dinner and drinks! They offer a range of different gourmet cuisines and a well-rounded selection of beer and wine. While in Topanga, my wife and I came here for dinner with two other couples and we all had a great time. The ambience was relaxing, the food was great and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. All the food we ordered was very well prepared, so your best options are probably more so dependent on your mood. My wife and I split a beet salad, and also ordered several side dishes to share: grilled chicken, rice pilaf and fingerling potatoes. It was all delicious. However, the rest of our friends got burgers with truffle fries and gave them rave reviews! PRO TIP: Canyon Bistro is a great option if you're dining with someone who has dietary restrictions. Canyon Bistro serves many dishes that can be made gluten free, vegetarian or vegan. Living with various food intolerances myself, this is something I greatly appreciate!

We decided to try this place over the weekend as we were in the area and it had decent reviews. The service we received was great however the food was not great. Our calamari tasted like it was frozen and the dipping sauce was very salty. My burger had a very odd taste and I couldn't even finish half. My husbands steak came to the table and looked nothing like a steak. I thought it looked and tasted more like a pork chop than an almost $50 steak. This place was pricy and upcharged for everything. Their prices reflected more of an upscale West LA restaurant rather than a cute bistro tucked away in the hills. The only reason I am giving it 2 stars is because our server was really nice. The food we ate also gave us some sort of food poisoning as we were both sick shortly after eating here.

Wonderful lunch! Great food and attentive, professional service. The Nicoise salad and truffle fries were highlights. We'll be back.

Perfect expression of Topanga Canyon. Very relaxed easy going place with a higher quality of food than expected. Mussels and the broth with garlic bread were top notch. The house burger was terrific with sweet potato fries. Vegetarian risotto was very flavorful and not overcooked.

Great place to grab really good food and listen to live music on a Friday night. Our group of four reserved a table on the patio. Service was very good. Friendly and attentive. The menu offers a wide variety of items to suit just about any appetite and price range. Burgers pasta and salads from $15. Fresh seafood and protein entree option from $25-$36. Starters from $14-$20. May try the short rib taco starter next time! Vegan and Veggie options too. We ordered the salmon which comes with two sides ($34 but worth it). Perfectly grilled. The garlic mashed potatoes is a winner. Good spinach too. Our friends ordered the halibut special that was prepared to perfection (a tad pricey at $42 but really good). Also the PEI Mussels entree with white wine and Dijon over pasta ($32). They raved about them. Have to say dipping the crusty bread in the sauce was nothing short of yummy. Also had a Mussels appetizer with terrific garlic bread ($18). The Bistro offers a small selection of desserts. We tried the cheesecake with a raspberry sauce ($14, very good). The crème brûlée is also quite good. $11. The live music was excellent! Fireside Acoustic Band rocked an awesome selection of tunes from the 70's. Eagles, Beatles, Queen, Jackson Browne and many more. The music started at 7 and ended at 9:30. Loved that there was no pressure from the restaurant to turn the table during the evening. Truly pleasant having a leisurely 3 hour dining adventure with good friends! Beer and wine available. Free parking too! We will definitely try the Bistro again...and hope to see Fireside at the Bistro or another venue soon too.

1st time here. The burger is one of the best I have every had, and at 78 I've had a lot of burgers. The French Onion soup was incredible. I will be back

They have a lovely staff - never off putting always welcoming, easy parking, food is very good. Comforting ambiance.

Had a great dinner with my wife Hanon and listened to a 3 piece jazz band that was delightful.

Haven't been along topanga strip mall in quite some time. Stopped off here for a drink and a little nibble. Not many place to chose from though. We had our dog with us, which they only had one table outside along the walkway that was utilize for dogs. But majority of the restaurant was patio seating and some inside. You would think, it's outside it should be ok. Beside that, we just stopped off something to nibble on. Had a drink and a burger. Overall, it was ok. Nothing major as we didn't really have much.

Food, service and ambience all great, local place with a great vibe, and friendly people. Did I already mention the food is great too? Don't hesitate to go and enjoy this lovely place!

Wonderful food and Desserts. The jazz music was amazing, famous special guest Jazz musician, Gregg Karukas and band performed. The service was great, wait staff were on it and so friendly. This is a place to experience.

Delicious Calamari, it's so crispy!!! We come here often & it never disappoints, the batter is really nicely seasoned, lol they are addictive. They have a gluten free calamari option as well that's fab. The burgers are really good too, I usually get the BBQ one- Had the French onion soup for the first time here and it hit all the notes I was looking for, really really good! We also got the grilled artichoke, nice & fresh with a bomb & simple aioli. Then ended the meal with a churro & it was such a great meal. The service was great, everyone working here seems so friendly & nice. Really chill place too, 10/10 recommend if you're in the area!

Really nice and accomodating, and the food was great! And having the pation was definitely a plus.

Back to the Canyon Bistro we went a few nights ago, as it is so convenient to meet up with my brother and his wife. And once again, we got these stupid, petty extra charges on our bill. The time before last we got billed extra because my sister in law asked for some hot water ($1.25 on the bill for the water, and $2.00 each for a bit of extra garlic on our pasta). The other night my husband and I had burgers (around $20 each which was pricey to begin with), and since we each asked for a slice (one slice) of onion, they added on $2.00 apiece. I have never had any place charge if you want a slice of onion on the burger. Yikes! I would rather they charge more for the food than do that. So ridiculous!

Great dinner for a group of 8. Perfect for dinner before a play at the Will Geer Theater!

Make reservations. Live music on Fridays! Nice selection of dishes, casual but lovely interior and exterior seating .

Larry is the best! We're going to make this our weekly spot for dinner going forward. We loved the service, location and vibe. Highly recommend :)

I had lunch here yesterday which was really good. The salmon burger with sweet potato fries. I ordered dinner today which was the special, chicken Marsala over pasta. It wasn't good. It was watery and the chicken was dry. I also ordered a side of brussels sprouts with crumbled bacon. They had a burnt taste to them, and there was no other seasoning on them. In total it cost me $44 for this meal. I was very disappointed and I could probably have made this meal at home and better. The price is just outrageous for the quality of the food, so I'm forced to give three stars, although as I mentioned the lunch yesterday was very good.

A fun place to eat in Topanga Canyon. Not fancy but the food is pretty good. Having lived in France, I can assure you that this is not a French restaurant. You can't go wrong with any of the burgers or the salads.

Truly a tremendously funny and accommodating staff, delicious food, great parking, and you can't beat that view. Give Canyon Bistro in Topanga a visit today!

Love the Rocky's chicken & PEI mussels. Either dine-in or pick up the bistro has options worth trying more than once.

The food, service, and ambiance was terrific. I would like to go back for jazz on Friday night.

Good food and customer service. Made sure table was available for the party. Ate the Happy Hour specials and service was quick even though the restaurant was full.

The food was good and the service was good. We really enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. It's a smaller restaurant, but that makes it more cozy. We went to celebrate our anniversary. We ordered the artichoke appetizer and goat cheese salad to share. I ordered an amazing creamy ravioli dish. My hubby ordered the skirt steak with chimichuri and truffle fries. It was all so delicious. Dessert was a chocolate molten cake that was so delicious. We had a nice night. Great food, great ambience, great company.

I do love this place for lunch but I am sad they don't allow dogs I came after a hike with my dog the other day and we could not have lunch because they have a sign "no dogs allowed on patio ". We ended up going to The Inn of the seventh Ray. They welcomed my dog with open arms. They are a much nicer restaurant, so I am not sure why the Canyon Bistro doesn't allow dogs at least on patio for lunch? There was only 2 tables taken. Plenty of room. Maybe if you allow dogs at lunch, business would be better. I give them 3 stars for the dog policy and because I don't like some of the changes on the dinner menu ( no fish tacos ! ) Otherwise food is good and service is good.