The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village

4.7

2156 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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After over 35 years in the restaurant business, you learn what simply does not cut it. We’ve crafted an experience born from perfecting the classic service of the great American steakhouse. When it comes to food, we are fearless. We explore new flavors and aren’t afraid to leave a few grill marks in the goal of serving the perfect meal. In our contemporary steakhouse, you’ll enjoy exceptional cuts cooked over a live oak fire, robust sides and impeccable wines and spirits in a chic ambiance with modern décor. We do not settle. At The Grill, you’ll recognize it from the first bite. The philosophy is simple. We work with only the best ingredients. As for those who believe that “a steak is just a steak?” we will prove otherwise...

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 418-1760
Website
http://thegrillonthealley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ruben Rosales

Location
120 Promenade Way, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Neighborhood
Thousand Oaks
Cross street
Thousand Oaks Blvd. and Westlake Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Live music every Friday and Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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2,151 Reviews

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scottB
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place but sadly they are closing because of “lease issues”😡
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Lars
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always over the years. Hate to see them close.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s a shame that this place is closing my wife and I always enjoyed the Chicken Pot pie.
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Woodstock
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch at the Grill, sitting on the paito, is always memorable. It's the kind of place where the waiter remembers you, your drink order and how you like your dishes prepared. Service is always top notch, food is amazing....order the truffle fries if you get the chance. We will greatly miss this place and the people working there who made it so special over the past several years.
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Mangiare
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Too some time but the food overall was excellent…. as was the service. Upset Rick is forcing you out.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the grill on the Ali and Westlake and we are so upset that it’s going to be closing. The staff and Tracy have always been wonderful. We’re going to miss you!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress gave us excellent service and we had a great time at the restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Entire experience was great! They obviously read the notes with my reservation. Greeted us happy anniversary. Server, Vicky, was attentive and friendly. The complimentary dessert with the sparkler at the end was great.
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DIANAD
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bartender was very nice, social and made great drinks. Love the food. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place. We just found out they have Happy Hour everyday from 3 to 6. We will be there.
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OutandAbout
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was very good, service was excellent
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GPTVLA
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The only improvement I may suggest is to serve that expensive NY strip on a warm plate
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GaryA
Los Angeles
153 reviews
vip
5.0
153 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good, our Server Michelle is the best.
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AmyT
Los Angeles
111 reviews
vip
3.0
111 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
Outdoor patio was beautiful. Food was very good; steaks awesome. Hadn’t been in a while, but it appears they no longer provide the complimentary bread prior to the main. Service was unusually slow. Our waiter had several tables and always seemed distracted. Twice we had to ask for our waiter so we could order.
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wendy
Los Angeles
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Except for the bees that were bothering us, the evening was great. Food and drinks were good. Service was a bit slow at the bar, but overall very good
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Firsttime
Los Angeles
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Generally very good food and excellent service. But the rib eye steak was ordered medium and should have been pink inside but it was over cooked and brown. We didn’t send it back because we didn’t want to wait. Otherwise it was very good. Waiter was terrific.
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Dede
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was our daughter’s birthday. Our visit was wonderful. The food was very good! The service was exceptional. All and all a good time was had by all.
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Angie
Los Angeles
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Relaxing, good food
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KimP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Sadly, this restaurant used to be one of our Favorites! It was always bustling with people in the bar, in the restaurant and those trying to get into both. Now, it is a ghost town. I suspect this starts at the top and works its way down. There were only four occupied tables (at 7:30 on a Thursday evening), including ours and it took longer to receive service, food or check than if the place were standing-room-only. The worst part though, was that the food just wasn't worth the wait. We unfortunately will not be returning as it has been progression to get to this point.
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Montecito
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went for a birthday. It was worth it. Our server Vicki was outstanding and the food was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from out of state and had a fantastic experience. Staff was very attentive and accommodating. The weather was so nice we sat outside on the patio. Their Happy Hour items are a real bargain without cutting corners. Especially if you are an oyster lover. Would come back and definitely recommend.
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susieb
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my second time dining at Grill on the Alley in the last month. Service very attentive. Food was great.
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MikeN
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service and good location, we will visit again
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MelR
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Food was delicious. A little pricey but worthwhile.
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Ltanu
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was too hot to sit outside and inside was a bit loud. However food and service was outstanding. The server Michael was exceptional
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Benny
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVE the Chicken pot pies!!
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Jeff
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waiter, delicious food.
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Family
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience4
Thought it would be a good experience - good service, nice atmosphere. But my steak was over cooked and bland, and my wife’s steak had a very bad taste. We asked for a replacement, it was provided, and it had a very bad taste as well - hard to describe: like plastic smoke. They did comp her meal, and the service was gracious. I don’t think I’ll go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They are always top notch and accommodating to any needs we have. Hands down my favorite restaurant!
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KimR
San Antonio
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tait is awesome
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BillS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Wonderful ambiance and comfort. Excellent service. Food preparation was less than perfect, but not unpleasant.
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Mangiare
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Darren was excellent and good to see Jasmine again. All profe, friendly and representative of the restaurant’s style, image and good food/drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for the wonderful service!!!
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Survivor
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, great food
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PhilB
Orange County
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service by Daniel, great ambiance. Excellent dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Will definitely be going back and highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Not as good as we are accustomed to. We frequent this place a lot and the experience is usually a lot better. Both the food and the service were well below what we’ve come to expect. I guess we just caught them on a bad day.
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JandJ
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely lunch on the patio with old friends from back East. The staff refilled our beverages and served us a delicious lunch letting us talk and relax. It was luxurious!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
We usually really like it here, which is why we continue to come back. However, we didn't have the best experience this time around. Our waitress and her ability to provide the level of service we've experienced previously fell very short. Not sure if she's new or that her service style isn't a match for this restaurant. I won't go into details on the many unprofessional things that happened, but we did intentionally cut our evening short in order to preserve our opinion on the restaurant overall and possibly return in the future.
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AnnieB
Los Angeles
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Everything was great except I think all the flies and flees and mosquitos in the area came to the restaurant to torture it's patrons. Got 4 mosquito bites. we had to shoooooo so many flying insects, our dinner was not that enjoyable. Good food though.
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DanD
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
HAD JOHN DORE FISH AND IT WAS EXCELLENT. GENEROUS PORTIONS OF FISH AND MASHED POTATOES
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 418-1760.

The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village is rated 4.7 stars by 2156 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village

120 Promenade Way, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Thousand Oaks Blvd. and Westlake Blvd
Neighborhood
Thousand Oaks
Hours of operation
Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ruben Rosales
Entertainment
Live music every Friday and Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thegrillonthealley.com/
Phone number
(805) 418-1760

The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 2,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Grill on the Alley - Westlake Village restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information