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Lee’s Wine Bistro offers what most customers say is a good selection of wines as well as tasty menu items. Lee’s attracts a crowd of regulars who all seem to know one another, and even newcomers say they enjoy the bistro’s community atmosphere. Regulars enjoy the chic decor that nevertheless manages to be warm and welcoming. Popular menu items include the adult mac and cheese sandwich, the antipasto platter, the shrimp ceviche, and the tuna tartare. Lee’s Wine Bistro serves specials on Friday and Saturday nights, which regulars say are usually good. Enjoy your meal in the cozy dining room or on the heated patio.

Lee’s Wine Bistro is open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays. Don't miss the eatery's live jazz nights and regular events, including a New Year’s Eve party.

Lee’s Wine Bistro
24510 Town Center Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 259-7754
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Hidden among a series of big box stores, Olive Terrace Bar and Grill is easy to miss. If you keep your eyes peeled, however, you'll be glad to find this chic eatery, with its bright, airy interior and eclectic menu of fusion fare coupled with a well-curated wine list.

The menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisines, ranging from Italian pastas and pizzas to Middle Eastern kabobs and dips. The menu even includes a few Spanish inspirations, like paella and tapas-style plates. If you work nearby, why not stop in during the week for a quick soup and sandwich on your lunch break? And after a long day at the office, dinner at Olive Terrace with the family might be just the thing. If you stop by on the weekend, you can indulge in the restaurant's "famous" champagne brunch.

If the weather’s nice, try to snag a table on the outdoor patio, where you can enjoy the breeze while you savor your meal.

Olive Terrace Bar and Grill
28261 Newhall Ranch Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 257-7860
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