A couple of years ago I had a random dinner out with my friend Dan at Napa Valley Grille. I say random only because we didn't know about the place, but we happened to be in Westwood so we stopped in. It was a great dinner, but for some reason I never went back. This past Sunday we decided to visit the restaurant for happy hour before heading to see JenFinn's play. For some reason none of us had eaten anything that day so to say we were starving was putting it lightly.
It's a good thing the restaurant was so empty. Our food came out almost immediately and everything was so good. One blood orange mojito for Raul and wine for the rest of us and soon all thoughts of hunger had vanished.
Dan's choice was the mac and cheese. It was unbelievably creamy.
Of course when you get burgers, you have to have fries. In this case they had plenty of garlic and herbs.
The crispy calamari had an interesting mix of calamari, lemons, and onions. Fried lemons are really good. Who knew?
The iceberg wedge wasn't my favorite, but that's mostly because I don't care for iceberg. The toppings were great though.
Ow- lots of great food! Lovin the looks of those fries!
ReplyDeleteThose burgers are so cute with the pickles on top! I approve.
ReplyDeleteOf the calamari and fried lemons too...
OMG! Seriously that lemon and calamari heavenly.
ReplyDeleteI really want a cocktail now, one with a ton of ice. Who knew is right--don't you love when that happens though?
Everything looks delicious from where I'm sitting! Fried lemons - how interesting!
ReplyDeleteIf you happen to make it back a third time, assuming their policy hasn't changed, I love how they do not charge a corkage for Napa wines you bring in. Makes for a good way to enjoy your wine touring bounty alongside the good food :D
ReplyDeleteI haven't been there in years! Must try to go again. Those calamari look great!!
ReplyDeleteAll of the food and the drink looks stellar!
ReplyDeleteYou made me hungry. I want to have all of it. Pictures are looking real. I wish I could take a bit of each.
ReplyDeleteI'd have a difficult time making a selection. It all, thanks to your gorgeous photos, looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteBut, I on the other hand love a good ice cold wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon crumbles. ;)
ReplyDeleteWe've passed Napa Vally Grille several times when we visited Napa but never went in. Now I feel like we have to!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic meal! Blood orange mojito, yum! Herbs & garlic on the fries is one of the best ideas ever.
ReplyDeleteEverything there looks great! I can't wait to visit Napa Valley!
ReplyDeleteI would so happily consume every single dish in this meal :)
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