LA Pizza Land: Valencia’s Best Pizza

Great pizza is hard to find. Considered Valencia’s best pizza by many, LA Pizza Land offers an array of pizza shop goodies for both eat in and take out. LA Pizza Land offers a variety of great tasting pies, including a deluxe pizza complete with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, and Italian sausage. The vegetarian pizza is a veggie lover’s dream, while the Alfredo pizza features the sauce of the same name in addition to fresh garlic and your choice of chicken or shrimp. That is just the tip of the iceberg where pizza is concerned, LA Pizza Land lives up to its name with its selection of specialty pizzas. Of course the other menu items are just as terrific. They include calzones, pitas, soups and salads, as well as kebab plates including beef, chicken, lamb, and even a salmon kebab for seafood lovers.

LA Pizza Land
23874 Copper Hill Drive
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-1777
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-pizza-land-valencia

Wokcano: Blow the Lid Off

Wokcano is a firestorm of fabulous Asian fusion cuisine. For starters Wokcano offers both cold and hot options for appetizers. Cold preparations include tuna tartare, kimchi, a sashimi appetizer with an array of fish, as well as tornado spicy tuna dip served with Doritos. Yes, those Doritos. Hot appetizers are just as tasty and surprising with choices like salt and pepper soft shell crab, Malaysian style clams with spicy black bean dip, and tuna truffle pizza. Of course there are a good selection of soups, salads, wraps, as well as specialty sushi dinners displaying the same kind of innovation. Cooked seafood preparations are just as plentiful, with choices like lobster with black peppers and fresh ginger, grilled salmon, and honey walnut shrimp. The menu offers a staggering array of items that may appear overwhelming at first glance. But rest assured no matter what you choose you will leave Wokcano satisfied. 

Wokcano
24201 W Valencia Boulevard
Suite 2470
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 288-1913
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wokcano-valencia

Salt Creek Grille: Amazing Brunch

Expect a relaxed setting, great drink selections, and a superlative Sunday brunch at the Salt Creek Grille. Offering a robust menu replete with goodies, Salt Creek Grille has lunch covered with such outstanding items as sashimi style ahi tuna stacked with avocado and cucumber. Other lunch favorites include blackened salmon salad, mushroom and Swiss burger, and a chicken BLT panini. The dinner menu expands on this fresh goodness with options like fried crispy calamari, bacon and cheddar mini-burgers, and homemade pizzas. Salt Creek Grille also offers diners ample fish selections prepared in a number of ways – from grilled Atlantic salmon to stuffed Alaskan halibut.

Salt Creek Grille
24415 Town Center Drive
Suite 115
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 222-9999
http://www.yelp.com/biz/salt-creek-grille-valencia

Tri-Tipps: Hearty Fare in Valencia, California

Casual dining has never been as tasty as it is at Tri-Tipps, Valencia’s destination for all things barbecue. Offering big, hearty, stick to your ribs meals at ultra-reasonable prices, Tri-Tipps is sure to become your favorite restaurant for every occasion, whether it’s dinner with the family or a night out with friends. For starters Tri-Tipps offers many delectable dishes, including chips and salsa, flatbread pizza, and spicy chili. Burgers and hot links are super tasty, but Tri-Tipps most popular item by far is the Santa Clarita sandwich. Named for the third largest city in Los Angeles county the Santa Clarita features a mound of rib tips slathered in chipotle ranch, served between two slices of garlic toast. Tri-Tipps offers authentic Mexican fare, as well as a number of family style feasts compete with salads, sides, bread sticks. Catering is also available.

Tri-Tipps
27530 Newhall Ranch
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 295-5536
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tri-tipps-valencia

 

Eggs ‘n’ Things: A Valencia Spot for Breakfast

Breakfast spots are a dime a dozen, but head to Eggs 'n' Things for a memorable meal. Serving both breakfast and lunch, Eggs 'n' Things even treats diners to a complimentary crepe with every meal. With a name like Eggs 'n' Things you're right to expect outstanding omelets. The California omelet consists of avocado, sour cream, and salsa, while the chicken enchilada features all the standard fixings of the popular Mexican dish of the same name. For a variety of breakfast goodies try the pancake sampler. This veritable breakfast feast comes with pancakes, bacon, sausage, and eggs your way, all for under ten dollars. Eggs n Things also offer corn beef hash, a continental breakfast, and numerous specialty sweets like macadamia crusted French, Belgian waffles, and pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. Get there early for a reduced price menu.

Eggs 'n' Things
27560 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-866
http://www.yelp.com/biz/eggs-n-things-valencia

Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ: Let’s Get Cooking

Barbecue lovers will rejoice in Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ. Lucille’s offers a classy and elegant interior, including a fire pit and patio for temperate days. Lucille’s menu is equally as impressive, boasting an array of down home classics as well as quite a few surprises. The appetizers at Lucille’s could serve as main courses on their own. From succulent rib tips to deep fried shrimp, there is literally something for every taste. Try the sampler platter, complete with many favorites like onion straws, fried pickles, egg rolls, fried green tomatoes, and even a trio of dips. Of course the barbecue at Lucille’s is fall off the bone excellent, from ribs, chicken, Texas style beef brisket, and even combinations of above menu items for a family style feast. In addition to these items Lucille’s also offers an array of sandwiches, as well as a good selection of dessert. Traditional dessert dishes like red velvet cake are rounded out by Snickers ice cream pie and old fashioned banana pudding.

Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
24201 W Valencia Boulevard
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-122
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lucilles-smokehouse-bar-b-que-valencia

Lee’s Wine Bistro: Fine Wine, Great Food, Good Friends

Lee’s Wine Bistro offers Valencia diners a stunning selection of top-tier wines in addition to a menu of fantastic small plates, as well as more substantial items for ravenous diners. The interior of Lee’s is a clean and modern affair, with a sleek black and red color scheme and spacious outdoor dining area. The menu matches the sophistication of the interior with perfectly executed wine bar fare. Small plates are great for sharing and Lee’s outdoes itself with selections like the dried fruit and nut plate, the antipasto platter featuring many fine Italian meats and cheeses, in addition to the hummus and olive tapenade and glazed pears and blue cheese. Lee’s also features a great deal of fabulous pasta dishes including basil pesto penne and penne pomodora with your choice of jumbo shrimp or chicken. The wine selection at Lee’s offers many choices, from mainstays to wines from smaller vineyards. Ask Lee’s expert staff for recommendations on pairing with their excellent dishes.  

Lee's Wine Bistro
24510 Town Center Drive
Suite 310
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 259-7754
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lees-wine-bistro-valencia

Roman Holiday Wine Lounge: Speakeasy Cool

Roman Holiday Wine Lounge pays homage to prohibition era cool with an array of classy upscale fare complete and artisan cocktails. Whether you are in search of a place to kick back with your favorite adult beverage or are looking for a great meal, Roman Holiday has what you need. With 64 wines to choose from, in addition to expertly made cocktails, you may have to seek assistance from Roman Holiday’s expert staff when choosing. But no matter what you choose you are sure to be please. This goes double for Roman Holiday’s menu, which features many wine bar classics. These include a variety of fine cheeses and meats, hearty grilled paninis, and dessert options. The drink menu at Roman Holiday is just as impressive, running from basil lime gimlets and bellinis to caipirinha, a traditional Brazilian liqueur with muddled limes and simple syrup.  

Roman Holiday Wine Lounge
Westfield Valencia Town Center
24201 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 3860
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 799-7221
http://www.yelp.com/biz/roman-holiday-wine-lounge-santa-clarita

Sisley Italian Kitchen: Fine Italian Dining

For fine Italian dining in a casual setting look no further than Sisley Italian Kitchen. Serving Valencia since 1997 Sisley Italian Kitchen offers top notch Italian fare that everyone will enjoy. For starters one could do worse than a Caprese salad, comprised of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Other appetizers include bruschetta, calamari fritte, and the Italian quesadilla, a sumptuous concoction of roasted chicken, pine nuts, and mozzarella in a thin pasta shell. The Italian excellence doesn’t stop there. The main courses are just as impressive, with selections like chicken parmesan panini, family style pasta dinners, even brick oven pizza in a variety of preparations, including goat cheese and pepperoni con funghi. Saturday and Sundays offer a decadent country brunch that can’t be beat. Items include bagel and lox, Tuscan omelet, and potato and egg pizza. 

Sisley Italian Kitchen
24201 Valencia Boulevard
Suite 101
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 287-4444
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sisley-italian-kitchen-valencia

 

Mimi’s Cafe: A Local Favorite

Known for dependable meals at great prices, Mimi’s Café is the place to go for your everyday comfort food—soups, salads, sandwiches, hearty entrees (meatloaf, pot roast, etc.) and more. Founded in 1978, this local chain is known by their custom-constructed buildings, which resemble French country cottages, as well as their excellent hospitality. Starting out in Anaheim, California, there are now Mimi’s in 28 states. Regulars all rave about the carrot raisin bread, served in the free breadbasket that starts your meal. You can ask for nothing but that in the basket and they’ll gladly give it to you. The food is competent if not extraordinary, with the usual mix of breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. The service is also polite and respectful, making Mimi’s one of the few restaurants in town that doesn’t seem like they’re trying to rush you through your meal.

Mimi’s Café
24201 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-5520
www.mimiscafe.com