Napa Valley Grille
Take a dining excursion through the Wine Country without leaving L.A.
(424) 901-0872
1100 Glendon Ave
(at Kinross Avenue)
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
34.0606
-118.4443
Neighborhoods: Westwood, West LA
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-10pm
Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Sat 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Sun 11am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 7.02.09
What People Are Saying About Napa Valley Grille
The Owner
Napa Valley Grille
Owner
Located in the lively Westwood scent, Napa Valley Grille brings the familiarity of the wine country to you with cuisine featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, complemented by an excellent selection of premium California wines. Menus are printed daily and include inspiring salads, fresh seafood and savory grilled meats. In addition to the artisan breads which arrive hot out of the oven everyday, delectable house-made desserts are sure to safisfy your sweeth tooth. Chef Joseph Gillard's culinary signature of using local and organic ingredients is a perfect fit for the wine country cuisine of Napa Valley Grille. Enjoy all that which makes the Napa experience so extraordinary-great food, wine and service in a relaxing and upscale atmosphere.
The Editor
Andrea Rademan
Citysearch
The Scene
A haven from the busy Westwood Village scene, this soothing space is done up in earth tones and decked out with murals evoking California's Wine Country. The ample dining room is divided into smaller areas for more privacy, while a pleasant patio bustles with pre-theater patrons and other well-heeled diners.
The Food
This New Jersey-based chain offers Angelenos a take on Napa Valley wining and dining. Oenophiles will appreciate the impressive wine list with more than 300 California varieties (35 are available by the glass). Graze on "little plates" of seared diver scallops or duck prosciutto paired with a matching wine. Entrees from the brick oven are simple but excellent, such as the juicy Chilean sea bass or succulent bone-in veal loin. A few dishes are tricked out with extra frills: Grilled Sonoma quail with fennel confit, micro purple mustard, Cabernet vinaigrette and blue cheese crema is quite a combination.
User Reviews
isabelle24
June 03, 2009
Theres nothing worse than bad attitude to ruin a meal.My Husband,toddler and l are currently in LA on Vacation and we are staying at the W hotel in the Westwood area of the City.We were recommended by the concierge to dine at Napa Grille because they are known for their fresh food. as well as its proximity to the hotel.The two Ladies at the front house had the weirdest vibe, l am not sure if they had never seen or met a mixed race couple before but l got the impression they had been forced to be there without proper training.They never made eye contact,never smiled.One of them just indicated we should take any of the tables, nobody walked us to the table or formally welcomed us in, unlike other guests who i saw were been walked to their tables.l caught one of them staring at me in the oddest way a few times.Its the strangest thing where you have a country whose President is obviously from a mixed heritage and where there are so many different races and interracial couples, you still find some of the oddest individuals who give you the most ignorant looks like they have never been outside of their four block radius.The waiter who served us was cordial and good, and the food was okay,however my bad experience continued when we finished dinner and the Lady again at the front house did not even raise her head to say anything, no goodbye,thank you, come again, nothing! Overall, a total waste of my precious afternoon.And so, l would say, if you are a specific race, you would most probably be welcome here, atleast until they replace the women at the front house or give them proper etiquette lessons on how to be professional to everyone without exception.
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tambs
December 11, 2008
I had a baby shower held here and we had problems. First the menu was not set right and for the price (which was way too over priced), the food was not great. You're definitely paying for the atmosphere.
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EsqMG
July 13, 2008
WOW... what a resurgence this place has made. My office has been a block away since NVG opened and it's better now than ever. New management (summer '08) is much more friendly and professional and the chef really "gets it." The 40 minute guaranteed Business Lunch is a great idea and great execution and the dishes are as light and heathy or as plentiful as you like.... all with being created from some of the freshest ingredients i've had. Happy hour has been reborn with great deals on food you actually Want and the wines by the glass are impressive. And best of all, they do happy hour 3-7 And 9-12.... perfect for pre or post movie or Theater. I've been in LA all my life so you get immune to the touristy celeb sightings but the recognizable peeps that frequent NVG usually seem relaxed, unassuming and approachable... alot like the place itself and the menu. I went from visiting NVG 1-2 times a year to now having food and/or cocktails 1-2 times a week. Try the outdoor patio on a nice day or night
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The Extras:
The chefs change the menu daily, so contact them for the day's selection.
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Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Message from Napa Valley Grille
- Flight Nights with wineries
- Over 300 California wines
- Private Rooms
Located in the lively Westwood scent, Napa Valley Grille brings the familiarity of the wine country to you with cuisine featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, complemented by an excellent selection of premium California wines. Menus are printed daily and include inspiring salads, fresh seafood and savory grilled meats. In addition to the artisan breads which arrive hot out of the oven everyday, delectable house-made desserts are sure to safisfy your sweeth tooth. Chef Joseph Gillard's culinary signature of using local and organic ingredients is a perfect fit for the wine country cuisine of Napa Valley Grille. Enjoy all that which makes the Napa experience so extraordinary-great food, wine and service in a relaxing and upscale atmosphere.
