Woodland Hills has quietly become one of the better places to eat dinner in the San Fernando Valley. Between Westfield Topanga & The Village, Warner Center, and the restaurant row along Ventura Boulevard, there's no shortage of options. But there's a real difference between a quick bite near the mall and a place worth planning your evening around. If you're searching for somewhere to eat near Westfield Topanga or Warner Center, you want more than fast casual. You want a full-service dinner with a real bar program. Not a food court. Not a wait list three names deep. Here's a local's guide to the neighborhood — and why Prose Kitchen & Bar has become the spot regulars book first.

Woodland Hills Is a Real Dining Destination Now

For years, the go-to move in this corner of the Valley was a mall restaurant or a Ventura Blvd standby. That's changed. Woodland Hills, Warner Center, and Tarzana now support chef-driven, seasonal restaurants you'd expect to find in the city. Except now, you don't have to make the drive. In fact, Prose sits right on Ventura Blvd, a few minutes from Westfield Topanga. It's an 80-seat dining room with a full outdoor patio.

What to Expect at Prose Kitchen & Bar

Prose is modern California cuisine with global influences. We build the menu around what local farms are picking that week. That means it genuinely changes with the seasons, instead of just saying it does. A few things regulars come back for:

• A serious bar program – cocktails, wine by the glass or bottle, and a daily happy hour from 4:30–6 PM.
• Shareable starts – whipped ricotta with stone fruit, crispy squash blossoms, and charred octopus tostadas.
• House-made pasta – the braised short rib rolled lasagna and bottarga carbonara are two of the most-ordered dishes on the menu.
• Chef David Gussin's mains – from the dry-aged Olivia's Burger to the 36 oz dry-aged prime ribeye for the table.
• A patio built for Southern California nights – 30 extra seats outside, ideal after a day at Westfield Topanga.

Good to Know Before You Go

You'll find Prose at 21150 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. It's a short drive from Westfield Topanga, The Village, and Warner Center. We serve dinner daily from 4:30–9:30 PM. Happy hour runs daily from 4:30–6 PM, and weekend brunch starts August 29 from 10 AM–2 PM. The restaurant also hosts private dining and full-service catering for groups and celebrations. Prose also serves Warner Center, Tarzana, Encino, and Calabasas guests looking for an elevated-casual dinner without heading into the city.

Reserve Your Table

Shopping at Westfield Topanga and want dinner nearby? Planning a date night on Ventura Blvd? Looking for a new regular spot in Woodland Hills? Prose Kitchen & Bar has exactly what you're looking for. Reserve a table or order online to bring Prose home.

Keep Exploring

Curious what's on the menu right now? Read Summer on the Plate: Inside Our Seasonal Menu at Prose, or go behind the scenes with A Day in the Life of Our Kitchen.