Casual dinner in Glendale

[judybird]

We have a date for next week to meet a cousin and his wife for dinner, and Glendale would make a great half-way point. We're looking for casual, not too noisy, and preferably not in one of the malls. Wine/beer a must.

[jdash]

I live in Glendale and can recommend Canele in nearby Atwater Village (just off the 5 fwy).

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Canele
3219 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

[cls]

Canele is a good rec. Def. agree with that.

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Canele
3219 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

[happybaker]

I've heard nice things about Canele, but have never been.

I've also heard that the space is small. Is it quiet small or noisy small?

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Canele
3219 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

[scottca075]

Clancey's Crab Broiler for decent seafood, Damon's for old school steak, Gaucho VIllage to eat too much food, Tam O'Shanter Inn isn't too far away.

[happybaker]

Love Palate! Happily second that. Not cheap but worth it.

Haven't been to Damons in a while but it is fun. I'm not a huge red meat gal, so it's not at the top of my list.

I'd also say, don't ignore Sedthee thai on Brand - surprisingly good wine choices to go with their food and killer cocktails. And you don't have to get thai food, they have other choices - my husband was stunned at how good their lamb chops were. Perfectly cooked and seasoned.

And at Fortune Inn on Broadway they actually mix a mean martini.

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Fortune Inn
117 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205

[cls]

IMO, Palate meets neither the casual or not too loud criteria.
That said, I have only eaten at the bar.

[cls]

Damon's on Brand.
Prime Rib, Steaks, and an old school tiki theme.

[Will Owen]

Damon's is fun, the food ranges from adequate to really good, and they have an excellent if old-school bar. And at least half the wait staff is older than most of the customers!

Dish is actually up in La Cañada-Flintridge, and though I've tried to like it a lot I've never felt like they were making the same effort. Food's good, though not as good as they think it is.

Haven't been to palate yet. But given the choice for a casual get-together, I'd definitely go for Damon's. Get a real grown-up cocktail and the top sirloin.

[perk]

How about Palate? Good small plates and a terrific wine selection.

[HaroldandMaude]

www.dishbreakfastlunchanddinner.com