New restaurants are popping up all over Westlake Village. The Gallery is definitely a keeper. Casual, yet elegant, this American gourmet eatery specializes in top quality service, food,
and drinks. My dining experience was perfect thanks to our wonderful server Allison! This is one hot new place you won't want to miss! Have a drink from the full bar while you wait, but make a reservation; you'll need one! Cocktails and wine are
very creative. Try one of the hand-mixed cocktails like The Violet Moon ($12) with Ford's gin, creme de violette, lemon juice, and a caramelized orange wheel or a Caribbean Mojito ($10) with Flor de Cana rum, muddled mint, lime, simple syrup, and Gosling's
rum float. Or choose from the extensive wine list. We like the Peju, sauvignon blanc ($14) and the Whithall Cabernet ($17). Wines by the bottle are moderately priced ($36-$118). The dinner menu is perfect with enough choices for everyone. From the Seafood
Bar enjoy Daily Oyster selections three for $9/ six for $16 served with house cocktail sauce, horseradish, and atomic horseradish, Try cherrystone clams three for $9/six for $18, or Yellowtail and Watermelon ($14), Littleneck Clams, Mussels, or a Large Seafood Platter
($85) with oysters, cherrystone clams, jumbo shrimp, tuna tartare, snow crab legs, and Maine lobster. It serves 4! The Starters and Shares are so good that you'll end up ordering more than one! New England Chowder ($8) is full of bacon,and littleneck
clams. Don't pass up the roasted corn either! I don't know what they do to it, but it's crazy good! Served with herbed goat cheese butter, you'll be begging for more. The Gallery Burger ($14)is ground Kobe, whole grain Dijon, pickles, and Gruyere, cheddar
sauce, crispy onions, and tomato jam. The bread is homemade too. French fries are crispy and perfectly seasoned. The 24 Hours Brined Skillet Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes ($24) tatses just like it's should. Crispy and crunchy on the outside and moist
and juicy on the inside, This dish is a sure-fire winner! For dessert we had the most amazing fudge cake with whipped cream and gelato from Tifa. I have to say, this is one of the top ten desserts on my list. All in all The Gallery is a big winner
in my book! The Gallery 30768 Russell Ranch Road Westlake Village (818)889-1338. Hours: Lunch Daily: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Dinner: Sunday-Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Thursday-Saturday: 4:00 p.m.-11:00p.m. Entertainment Jazz: Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday Brunch
Recommended: Fried Chicken, Hamburger, Raw Bar, Roasted Corn, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Clam Chowder.