Chapter Eight is the perfect evening getaway for college students: a slice of Hollywood or Las Vegas nestled into the local community of Agoura Hills. The dining area is adorned with an array of seating selections, from private, intimate booths, to spacious round-table booths which accommodate up to parties of eight.
Sparkling in brilliant red and sleek black, the stylish décor may at first suggest snobbery, but the friendly service allows any guest to feel at ease.The menus lure you in before you even open them; stylish faux-alligator skin bound, they would seem appropriately placed in a boutique window. A separate wine list demonstrates a well-advised, small selection which merely brushes the surface of the vast collection maintained on sight.
Along with the typical full-bar selection, Chapter eight offers several of their own original, exciting cocktail concoctions. The bar itself, located at the heart of the restaurant, draws many lingering customers on its own. It serves thirsty dancers as well on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, when the outdoor patio and indoor dance floor becomes a Hollywood-style night club, complete with bottle-service and elegant cabanas. For larger parties, a private dining room, or even the entire restaurant, may be rented out. Custom menus are available for such events, featuring a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts of the hosts’ choosing. During the daytime, and Monday through Thursday, the outdoor patio serves as a cozy outdoor eating area, complete with an elegant fire-pit, as well as ample space-heaters. All items on the menu are the product of the culinary genius of chef Michael Carreiro. The appetizers are an artistic creation; everything from lobster to mini-sliders look almost too intricate to dig into. Entrees center on American cuisine, jazzed up with an array of exotic influence. Even basic would-be junk foods, such as french fries, seem like a delicacy. Credit must be given to the cooks as well, as the steak was perfectly tender and cooked to perfection, precisely as ordered. The price range is moderate, but most items on the menu are affordable and certainly well worth every penny. A visit to Chapter Eight is an exciting getaway, right in the neighborhood.
