Restaurants
Valley Magazine brings you the most current reviews of all the great restaurants in the Valley.
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Cafe 14 |
Agoura Hills |
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 - Under $30 |
| Hours: | L Mon.-Fri., D nightly |
| Food Type: | California |
| Review: | This charming neighborhood cafe serves simply, beautifully prepared fare like brown sugar-crusted salmon, chicken with wild mushroom risotto, and housemade desserts like a dreamy caramel banana bread pudding. Sample wines from Argentina to Australia on their impressive list.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 991-9560 |
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California Pizza Kitchen |
Simi Valley |
| Price Range: |
 - Under $15 |
| Hours: | D Mon.-Sat. |
| Food Type: | Italian |
| Review: | Designer hearth-baked pizzas like the original BBQ chicken pizza, hearty salads like Italian chopped and Waldorf, pastas from traditional to Thai shrimp, and several foccacia sandwiches tempt diners to indulge in this popular chain's Italian fare.
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| Phone Number: | (805) 522-0030 |
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Carousel Restaurant |
Glendale |
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| Hours: | L, D Tues.-Sun. |
| Food Type: | Lebanese |
| Review: | This Lebanese restaurant evokes images of the ancient Middle east with specialty kabobs, more than 50 appetizers and seafood and vegetarian selections. On Friday and Saturday evenings, diners can watch the dancers or enjoy live bands and dancing.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 246-7775 |
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Casa Vega |
Sherman Oaks |
| Price Range: |
- Under $30 |
| Hours: | L Sun.-Fri., D nightly |
| Food Type: | Mexican |
| Review: | This Valley landmark for more than 50 years serves up authentic Mexican fare like chicken enchiladas and cheesy chili rellenos in a dark, old-school setting. No reservations, so be prepared to wait.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 788-4868 |
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Chadaka Thai |
Burbank |
| Price Range: |
- Under $15 |
| Hours: | L, D daily |
| Food Type: | Thai |
| Review: | Family-operated since 1975, this chic Thai eatery features authentic and fresh-tasting Thai cuisine, created with curry pastes and made-from-scratch sauces. Homemade chicken stock is used instead of oil, so stir-fry dishes are lower in fat. The modern Asian ambience is created with brown and white leather banquettes, interesting floral arrangments and a sexy sountrack. Cocktails and sakes are served at the frosted glass bar.
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| Phone Number: | 818-848-8520 |
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Chapter 8 Steakhouse & Dance Lounge |
Agoura Hills |
| Price Range: |
 - Over $30 |
| Hours: | B, L, D daily |
| Food Type: | Steakhouse |
| Review: | Feels more like a Las Vegas nightclub than a suburban hot spot. The glitzy eatery has a complete menu of steaks, seafood (try the New England Clam Bake), and pastas, but many come for the happening bar scene, especially on the outdoor patio.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 889-2088 |
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Charlie G's Prime Steakhouse |
Tarzana |
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| Hours: | L Tues.-Fri., D nightly |
| Food Type: | Steakhouse |
| Review: | Lauded as having the best crabcakes on the West Coast, this stylish steakhouse has a wide variety of seafood to accompany their prime steaks, veal chops and tender filets. The restaurant boasts a clubby feel, with big, cozy semi-circular boothes. |
| Phone Number: | (818) 344-1191 |
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Corner Bakery |
Simi Valley |
| Price Range: |
- Under $15 |
| Hours: | D Mon.-Sat |
| Food Type: | Bakery/Cafe |
| Review: | This casual chain serves paninis, traditional sandwiches, a selection of salads and souples, and several pasta dishes. The tempting desserts are well-displayed at the cash registers, and breakfasts offer delicious egg and bacon paninis.
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| Phone Number: | (805) 306-1892 |
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Cosmos Grill & Rotisserie |
Calabasas |
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| Hours: | L, D daily |
| Food Type: | American |
| Review: | This casual cafe serves hearty salads, burgers rosemary chicken, lamb chops, grilled salmon, and a variety of sandwiches served with their signature yam chips. Save room for the homemade desserts. Great outdoor patio.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 591-2211 |
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Crocodile Cafe |
Pasadena |
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| Hours: | L, D daily |
| Food Type: | California |
| Review: | This casual cafe is a fun place to nosh on such appetizers as Chinese pot stickers or Southwestern blue corn taquitos. Those who want to eat light can dine on barbecued chicken salad or steak and warm wild mushroom salad. But, the eatery is also known for its oakwood grilled burgers, wood-fired pizzas and such winning entrees as Angus beef pot roast or grilled Cuban chicken breast.
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| Phone Number: | (626) 449-9900 |
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Delmonico's Lobster House |
Encino |
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| Hours: | L Mon.-Fri., D nightly, brunch Sun. |
| Food Type: | Seafood |
| Review: | This Encino institution serves a variety of fresh seafood but specializes in fresh lobster--from lobster risotto to whole Maine lobster. Fresh oysters are served at the bar, and softshell crabs are available during the season.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 986-0777 |
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Eclectic Wine Bar & Grille |
North Hollywood |
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| Hours: | L, D daily |
| Food Type: | California |
| Review: | This NoHo eatery specializes in grilled steak, rack of lamb and fresh grilled fish, as well as more casual fare like pastas and pizzas. Start with appetizers like Chinese pot stickers, chicken satay, crab cakes, and seared ahi. Healthy salads, like the grilled Atlantic salmon Nicoise or the toasted goat cheese salad, are a great way to eat light. Save room for housemade desserts.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 760-2233 |
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Eight-18 |
Toluca Lake |
| Price Range: |
- Under $30 |
| Hours: | L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat. |
| Food Type: | California |
| Review: | With granite bar tops, a wall of wine lockers and photos of wine and cheese adorning the wall, this buzzy wine and tapas bar draws a hip crowd who come to enjoy wine by the glass, carafe, or bottle and sup on such small plate selections as mac and cheese, short ribs, sausage (rabbit & veal) and elaborate cheese and charcuterie plates. On weekends, there's a DJ.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 761-4243 |
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Exotic Thai Bistro |
Simi Valley |
| Price Range: |
- Under $30 |
| Hours: | L, D daily |
| Food Type: | Thai |
| Review: | Traditional Thai food--from mild to hot and spicy-- is on the menu at this casual Thai eatery. The restaurant offers a nice place to relax in between shopping at the Simi Valley Town Center.
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| Phone Number: | (805) 306-1255 |
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Fins Creekside |
Calabasas |
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| Hours: | L Mon.-Fri., D daily, brunch Sun. |
| Food Type: | California |
| Review: | Specializing in seafood, gourmet salads, pastas, and Pacific Rim-influenced specials, this Old Town Calabasas eatery is nestled in a beautiful Victorian setting in a grove of Eucalyptus. Patio dining perfect for an intimate evening or special function. Live piano nightly.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 222-3467 |
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Fins Seafood Grill |
Westlake Village |
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| Hours: | L, D daily |
| Food Type: | California |
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| Phone Number: | (805) 494-6494 |
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Firefly |
Studio City |
| Price Range: |
- Under $30 |
| Hours: | D Mon.-Sat. |
| Food Type: | American |
| Review: | It's easy to miss this ivy-covered hot spot, as it has no sign out front. Inside, however, it's obvious that plenty of people know where to go, as the indoor/outdoor lounge/restaurant is almost always packed. A cozy lounge is in the front, with outdoor dining around a firepit on the covered candlelit patio in back. Starters like calamari, deep-fried green olives and hearty salads are winning, while the blue cheese burger or the pan-seared salmon are always good main course choices.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 762-1833 |
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse |
Woodland Hills |
| Price Range: |
- Over $30 |
| Hours: | D nightly |
| Food Type: | American |
| Review: | This upscale chain features aged, hand-cut meats cooked in a 1600-degree broiler. There are 100 wines by the glass.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 346-1005 |
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Frankie's Southern & Italian Cuisine |
Tarzana |
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| Hours: | L Mon.-Sat., D nightly |
| Food Type: | Italian |
| Review: | This Italian eatery serves classic Northern and Southern Italian and Cajun cuisines. Fresh seafoods, steaks, baby back ribs, pecan-crusted chicken, handmade raviolis, specialty pizzas, and many health-conscious dishes are available.
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| Phone Number: | (818) 705-1295 |
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Fuji Sushi & Japanese Cuisine |
Simi Valley |
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| Hours: | L Mon.-Sat., D nightly |
| Food Type: | Japanese |
| Review: | This sushi eatery at the Simi Valley Town Center offers a wide variety of sushi and sashimi. Among the specialities are tuna sashimi with garlic sauce, tofu steaks, and the Hawaiian roll (spicy tuna with albacore and ponzu sauce). For the non-sushi eater, there is a variety of teriyaki and udon noodle bowls.
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| Phone Number: | (805) 581-0101 |
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