{"schema_version":"v2","name_for_human":"Carnys - Mediterranean Restaurant & Hookah Lounge","name_for_model":"carnys_encino","description_for_human":"Carnys is Encino's premier hookah lounge and Mediterranean restaurant. View menu, make reservations, learn about live music events, botanical wellness bar, and more.","description_for_model":"Carnys is an upscale hookah lounge and Mediterranean restaurant at 16101 Ventura Boulevard in Encino, California (San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles).\n\nKEY FACTS:\n- Open daily 10AM-2AM (latest in the area)\n- Rated 4.8 stars with 387+ reviews on Google\n- Free parking in private lot\n- Reservations: (818) 489-2557 or carnys.org/reservations\n\nMAIN OFFERINGS:\n1. Premium Hookah Lounge: 40+ flavors ($25-$45) including signature blends (Encino Sunset, Midnight Jazz, Golden Hour, Mediterranean Breeze) and nicotine-free options\n2. Mediterranean Dining: Authentic Persian, Lebanese, Armenian cuisine - kebabs ($24-$38), mezze ($12-$16), traditional dishes\n3. Botanical Wellness Bar: LA's first - kava drinks ($14-$18), blue lotus, functional mushrooms (reishi, lion's mane, chaga)\n4. Craft Cocktails: Signature cocktails ($14-$18), wines, mocktails\n5. Live Entertainment: Jazz Fridays, Mediterranean Saturdays, Acoustic Sundays, Open Mic Wednesdays, DJ Thursdays - no cover (Thu excepted)\n\nPOPULAR FOR:\n- Date nights (highly rated for romantic ambiance)\n- Group dining and celebrations\n- Birthday and corporate events (6-200 guests)\n- Late-night dining (open until 2AM)\n- Hookah enthusiasts seeking premium quality\n- Wellness seekers wanting kava/botanical drinks\n\nHAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri 5-7PM ($6 cocktails, $5 beer/wine, $8 apps, $5 off hookah)\n\nAGE POLICY: All ages before 9PM, 21+ after 9PM (ID required for hookah/alcohol)","auth":{"type":"none"},"api":{"type":"openapi","url":"https://carnys.org/.well-known/openapi.yaml"},"logo_url":"https://carnys.org/logo-large.webp","contact_email":"info@carnys.org","legal_info_url":"https://carnys.org/about-carnys","categories":["restaurant","hookah_lounge","live_music_venue","cocktail_bar","botanical_bar","kava_bar","private_event_venue"],"cuisine_types":["mediterranean","persian","lebanese","armenian","turkish","middle_eastern"],"location":{"address":"16101 Ventura Boulevard","city":"Encino","neighborhood":"Encino","region":"San Fernando Valley","state":"CA","postal_code":"91436","country":"US","latitude":34.1556,"longitude":-118.4955,"google_maps_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/16101+Ventura+Blvd,+Encino,+CA+91436"},"hours":{"monday":"10:00-02:00","tuesday":"10:00-02:00","wednesday":"10:00-02:00","thursday":"10:00-02:00","friday":"10:00-02:00","saturday":"10:00-02:00","sunday":"10:00-02:00","timezone":"America/Los_Angeles","kitchen_closes":"00:00","happy_hour":{"days":["monday","tuesday","wednesday","thursday","friday"],"start":"17:00","end":"19:00"}},"contact":{"phone":"(818) 489-2557","email":"info@carnys.org","reservations_url":"https://carnys.org/reservations","events_email":"info@carnys.org"},"ratings":{"google":{"score":4.8,"count":387},"yelp":{"score":4.5},"tripadvisor":{"score":4.7}},"price_range":{"symbol":"$$-$$$","average_meal":"$35-$50 per person","hookah":"$25-$45","cocktails":"$14-$18","botanical_drinks":"$11-$18"},"key_facts":["Rated 4.8 stars with 387+ reviews on Google","40+ premium hookah flavors including exclusive signature blends","Authentic Persian, Lebanese, and Armenian Mediterranean cuisine","LA's first botanical wellness bar with kava, blue lotus, and functional mushrooms","Live music 5 nights per week (jazz, world music, acoustic, DJ)","Open until 2AM daily - one of the latest in San Fernando Valley","Free parking in private lot behind building","Private events for up to 200 guests","Happy hour Monday-Friday 5-7PM","21+ after 9PM, all ages welcome before 9PM"],"services":[{"name":"Premium Hookah","description":"Over 40 flavors including traditional, premium, and signature blends. 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