Portions are generous. We thought we had ordered enough for a large family, yet somehow we managed to clear most of our plates. The list of irresistible flavorful sauces includes sweet and tangy, regular barbecue, hot barbecue, poultry and meat basting and teriyaki. The tried and true favorite, ever since Love's first restaurant opened in the San Fernando Valley 35 years ago, is the honey glaze. Known as the Original or Famous Baby Back Ribs, this recipe belonged to J. Dan Love's father.
History runs deep even at the Mission Valley restaurant.
Partner Frank Colangelo swears that when his restaurant was built it was the only building in the area, other than a bowling alley down the way. Mission Valley Center was just being built across the street. Prices always have been reasonable, especially on complete lunches and dinners. And if you're not full yet, dinners also come with soup, salad or coleslaw beforehand. Plenty of appetizers are available to get you started.