Dinner in or near Mission Hills?

[Idyllwild]

Hello Los Angeles,
I'm going to be in the Mission Hills area on a Sunday evening and would like to enjoy dinner for two someplace informal with good food. Open to any type of cuisine, but as to expense,hoping for some entree choices around $20 or less. A place with a great beer list or a decent selection of reasonably priced wines would be ideal. The occasion is a somber one, so I'd prefer a place that is NOT especially loud/ boisterous/ celebratory. I'm not familiar with the area (actually I'm not familiar with LA in general.) Could anyone recommend a place that fits my needs? Thanks.

[Russdawg]

Casa de Pizza
16161 San Fernando Mission Boulevard
Granada Hills, CA

Just google it for reviews. It's 5 minutes from Mission Hills.

[Servorg]

http://bearpitbbq.com/

[LisaN]

Bear pit can get loud and the interior is really casual, so it might not be right for the poster.

[boogiebaby]

L'Affaire Cafe on Sepulveda is supposed to be good. I haven't been myself, but my boss (who likes a good meal) goes there.

[susiequeue]

Although it's been a little while, I've enjoyed L'affair Cafe. as well. Small, quiet, french, neighborhood "gem.". Not fancy but warm and caring. I'd think it work very well for a somber occasion.
11024 Sepulveda Blvd
Mission Hills, CA 91345
818 365 5939

[HaroldandMaude]

The Safari Room is fine as long as you know what to expect. A steak-and-baked potato crowd, mostly over 70, sipping Manhattans and Martinis.

[cimero]

About 5 years ago I went to a place called the Safari Room that had decent prime rib for a really reasonable price....you may want to check that out.

[mitchbart]

Previous thread of Safari Room (not too positive):

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/775809

Quite frankly as the area has limited options for quality food anyway, I'd go with The Odyssey Restaurant, (at least you get the view and it is not in a Strip Mall) which is primarily an event venue which is typical of The Specialty Restaurant Group properties. They run the Odyssey.

http://www.specialtyrestaurants.com/o...

[mitchbart]

Not much in Mission Hills except freeways. cemeteries, tract homes and strip malls. Granada Hills just to the west has a bit more restaurants but still limited.

This thread should help a bit:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/722432