Restaurants in Thousand Oaks
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Best Restaurants
“The Cliff Diver Restaurant and Bar is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, and the owner clearly takes pride in offering an amazing drink selection every cocktail we tried was top-notch. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. A special shoutout to our server, Josh, who went above and beyond with his service — super knowledgeable, personable, and made great recommendations. Definitely one of the best dining experiences around. Can’t wait to come back.”
“That is a traditional place where you will find quality, if you want fancy rolls you are wrong. Its the best sushi I ever had and it was just rice and fish, nothing else needed”
“Excellent menu with great food, reasonable prices, wonderful ambiance and a friendly staff What more would you want for date night”
“This place is beyond any restaurant I have ever been to. The owners are so sweet and genuine about their service, they truly care about the enjoyment of their customers. The food is even better than the service. Fushion Grill has some of the best food I have ever tasted with good, fresh ingredients. You can tell it is made with love and care for the customer. Overall this place is fabulous, I have visited a few times over the years and every time is better than the last.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“We randomly came across Lazy Dog Restaurant driving through Thousand Oaks on our way to Big Bear on the 4th of July weekend. We wanted to get some real food and a beer.
We parked in the parking lot across the street which had a fair amount of available parking.
We were able to get a seat right away. Service was quick and friendly. The menus are cool (leather wrapped). Tons of good food options. Good size meal. Pricing is very fair for the portion and quality.
We wanted to try a new beer and tried the Huckleberry Haze IPA and it was amazing. We ever got a 4 pack to go (yes they even sell it canned)! This beer was SO good that we HAD to stop back while driving home from Joshua Tree for lunch and of course, more of the Huckleberry beer. They also have a lunch special, a half sandwich, and a salad and other side like fries for around $12.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“We had such a great experience at Urban Plates! The food was fresh, delicious, and came out quickly. The service was truly above and beyond. Haden, Shira, and Cynthia were all amazing—super friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcomed. It’s rare to find a team that takes such good care of you, but they absolutely did. We’ll definitely be coming back!”
“From the moment I walked into Pokitomik, I was greeted to the max with friendly smiles and a welcoming vibe that immediately set the tone for the visit. The place has a clean and inviting atmosphere, and you can tell right away that customer service is a priority here.
I decided to go with a poke bowl, and let me just say—it was made to absolute perfection. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, with the toppings complementing each other without being overwhelming. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients, which is something that sets this spot apart from others.
One of the highlights I’d recommend is the Hawaiian Salmon Mix—it’s truly unbeatable. The salmon was incredibly fresh and paired so well with the mix of flavors. Honestly, this is some of the best poke I’ve had in a very long time, and I’ve tried quite a few places in the area.
If you’re nearby, I highly recommend stopping by Pokitomik. Whether you’re a poke lover or just trying it for the first time, you’ll leave satisfied and impressed. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again.”
“The Cliff Diver Restaurant and Bar is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, and the owner clearly takes pride in offering an amazing drink selection every cocktail we tried was top-notch. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. A special shoutout to our server, Josh, who went above and beyond with his service — super knowledgeable, personable, and made great recommendations. Definitely one of the best dining experiences around. Can’t wait to come back.”
“Friendly family owned business. I work at St.Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital and they donated delicious meals for all the employees during the COVID crisis. I will always support them because of their kindness and thoughtfulness. Extra bonus is that the food is so delicious!”
“This was our first time dining at the Old Oaks Steakhouse and it definitely won’t be our last! Our server Brittney attended to our party of 8 with grace and ease. We enjoyed several appetizers, starters, entrees, and sides. From the moment we arrived to when we finished dining, we had an impressive experience!”
“This restaurant surprised me, fun vibrant atmosphere suitable for adults... not for little kids. Full bar, experienced bartenders who have been working here for years. Food was delicious and well thought out. Parking was easy and plentiful.”
Outdoor Dining
“This is our second great date night at the mighty axe and thanks to JT’s axe throwing tutorial, we managed to pretend that we were professionals when in reality, we are just lucky to hit the board. My wrists are messed up right now, so he was really helpful in helping me find a way to throw without causing pain. I early recommend this place and JT! Be back soon!”
“This place is beyond any restaurant I have ever been to. The owners are so sweet and genuine about their service, they truly care about the enjoyment of their customers. The food is even better than the service. Fushion Grill has some of the best food I have ever tasted with good, fresh ingredients. You can tell it is made with love and care for the customer. Overall this place is fabulous, I have visited a few times over the years and every time is better than the last.”
“We randomly came across Lazy Dog Restaurant driving through Thousand Oaks on our way to Big Bear on the 4th of July weekend. We wanted to get some real food and a beer.
We parked in the parking lot across the street which had a fair amount of available parking.
We were able to get a seat right away. Service was quick and friendly. The menus are cool (leather wrapped). Tons of good food options. Good size meal. Pricing is very fair for the portion and quality.
We wanted to try a new beer and tried the Huckleberry Haze IPA and it was amazing. We ever got a 4 pack to go (yes they even sell it canned)! This beer was SO good that we HAD to stop back while driving home from Joshua Tree for lunch and of course, more of the Huckleberry beer. They also have a lunch special, a half sandwich, and a salad and other side like fries for around $12.”
“I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Side Street, I am always in a happy food comma post-brunch and forget. Side Street has long been my absolute favorite restaurant in Ventura County! When it comes to the menu at Side Street, you genuinely can't make a wrong choice. Personally, I'm hooked on their country fried steak and waffles. Hands down the best gravy you'll ever have! There's something about the way they make their coffee that has me drinking half a pot of coffee I swear. When I go out to eat, I expect the food to be better than what I could make myself at home. It's a standard that so many breakfast/lunch restaurants seem to miss, but Side Street consistently exceeds these expectations without fail. What sets Side Street apart is not only the outstanding food but also their commitment to keeping prices reasonable. You definitely get more than your money's worth here! So many of their dishes come with 1) eggs, 2) toast or biscuits & gravy, AND 3) home fries or hash browns. It's a breakfast lover's dream come true! In the post-COVID era, the closure of so many beloved family-owned restaurants was heartbreaking. Side Street not only weathered the storm but continues to thrive. Stepping into Side Street feels like entering a home away from home. Suzanne, the owner and founder, is a constant presence, working alongside her husband, Ryan, and son, Drew. This is as family-owned as it gets, and that authenticity resonates in every corner of the restaurant. What truly makes Side Street special is the family environment. Every member of the staff makes the atmosphere so welcoming. It's evident that they take pride in providing exceptional service, making each visit a memorable experience. In a time where good, family-owned establishments are hard to come by, Side Street stands out as a beacon of what going to a restaurant should be. From the warm atmosphere to the delicious food and impeccable service, this restaurant will always be my go-to. If you haven't experienced the magic of Side Street, it's about time you do! Truly a hidden gem of Ventura County!”
“We had a party of three come here last night, And it was a really wonderful experience. Our food was delicious as we’ve come to expect from Olive Garden. But the highlight was absolutely our waiter, Marcus (If that’s how you spell it). He was incredibly attentive, very accommodating, And had a smile on his face the whole night. My wife is a waitress (And a damn good one) so we really pay attention to service. Give that man a raise!”
“It was a wonderful experience that let us try a few flavors. I've never had gelato. It was delectable. I went with the Elvis, the peanut butter chocolate and the lemon sorbetto It was great. The lemon reminded me of my childhood where you get the frozen lemonade in a cup and eat it with the popsicle stick. They even had board games you and a friend can enjoy. It was a great time”
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“We had a party of three come here last night, And it was a really wonderful experience. Our food was delicious as we’ve come to expect from Olive Garden. But the highlight was absolutely our waiter, Marcus (If that’s how you spell it). He was incredibly attentive, very accommodating, And had a smile on his face the whole night. My wife is a waitress (And a damn good one) so we really pay attention to service. Give that man a raise!”
“Located inside of Nordstrom at The Oaks Mall (on the 2nd floor), this restaurant is a nice little hideaway from all typical dining choices available when I work in TO. It's familar, and also nice, but not pretentious. The food and drinks are consistently good and on par with the other locations, and the service is great ( service may be even better than some other locations). Thank you for the pleasant service, wonderful food, and hideaway vibes in TO”
“Went for Sunday Brunch with the family. It was absolutely wonderful. The selections were varied and delicious with something for everyone. The lamb chops, ribeye and salad bar were a perfect compliment to the meal. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the Lava cake for dessert.”
“I love the food and the friendly service. The waitress always has good input on the menu.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I took this pic of the dealers choice drink over their drink menu today… we asked for a Mezcal base and this is it! It was delicious!!!”
“Fresh, no skimping, great options, friendly service, order always correct, open all day. Best sushi spot in East Ventura County/Conejo!”
“This is the first time I've been in the shop and purchased anything, and I really love this place! The employees are very knowledgeable, the prices are reasonable for the quality of the product, and the overall vibe of the store is peaceful and enjoyable. I live out of town, but the next time I come back I'm making another visit. Would definitely recommend.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Small mom and pop type of establishment which delivers on those burrito/taco cravings. Reasonably priced and you also get a good amount of food. Good guac and homemade chips. The handmade tortillas are killer and definitely add to the quality of the taste. More of a casual experience or pick up. There is indoor seating though its somewhat limited. They do have a salsa bar with 3 different types of salsa as well as onions, cilantro, limes, pickled onions/veg., etc...”
“Urbane Café is hands down one of my favorite spots! This location truly feels like it’s run by a family — the whole team is incredibly accommodating, friendly, and welcoming. Service is always fast, and the food is consistently delicious with generous portion sizes. The value you get here is unbeatable with the quality of ingredients, the atmosphere, and the top-notch customer service.
Big shoutout to Danny, Xio, and the rest of the amazing staff — you always go above and beyond and make every visit such a great experience. I come here multiple times a week, and every time I leave happy and satisfied.”
“It was a wonderful experience that let us try a few flavors. I've never had gelato. It was delectable. I went with the Elvis, the peanut butter chocolate and the lemon sorbetto It was great. The lemon reminded me of my childhood where you get the frozen lemonade in a cup and eat it with the popsicle stick. They even had board games you and a friend can enjoy. It was a great time”
“When Pierre Chapet gets involved with a Restaurant you know your getting the freshest sushi 🍣 and the best services out there! Abraham Essinger, LCT Bend, Oregon”
“The desserts were fantastic. Great service and delicious kabobs.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“We are from LA where arguably the best Mexican food is in the state and let me tell you this place is TOP TIER.
If you’re looking for fresh tacos with the authentic MX taste fresh prepared THIS is it.
Every meat I tasted (my husband got carnitas, pastor, and carne asada) was super fresh, seasoned perfectly, tender, chips were fresh, fresh lemons, not limes (another sign of authenticity imo, iykyk).
The salsas had authentic spice levels, everything.
10/10 for a solid taquero joint. Forget EPL or any other fast food place.
My husband got 5 HUGE tacos for $15!
straight fire, end of rant haha.”
“Para el dueño: Cual es su regla de regreso cuando se vende un producto que está echado a perder? El Viernes 10/21 compramos comida como muchas veces ya que somos clientes desde hace 4 años. Uno de los productos fue una jaiba imitación, la pedimos en la carnicería y no la dieron en una bolsa, al llegar a casa nos dimos cuenta que estaba echada a perder, no pensamos que fuera un problema, nunca nos había pasado y este producto no es de su tienda solo lo revenden. Hablamos a la tienda y les informamos de lo qué pasó, la joven nos dijo que lo lleváramos para de nos devolvieran el dinero. La tienda cierra a las 8 y no pudimos. Al siguiente día fuimos y la joven que estaba según ella de manager, se porto súper grosera, nos gritó que porque no nos habíamos fijado en la fecha de caducidad, que porque nos habíamos esperado hasta el siguiente día y después nos aventó el dinero y nos dijo que nos fuéramos. Esta actitud es inaceptable, dudo que el dueño quiera sepa o esté de acuerdo con la actitud de esta mujer. No volveremos a esta tienda y haremos todo lo posible para que le gente sepa de esto y ya no compren aquí.”
“This is where we get cakes and cookies when we want to level up our hosting game or show up at someone’s house with something gorgeous and decadent. Definitely a huge step up from your average grocery store bakery and that’s reflected in the pricing, but depending on your needs, totally worth it.
Dietary restrictions: They offer gluten free bakery items too.”
“Had these bundt cakes at a birthday party on Saturday evening and they were fantastic. I tried the vanilla, red velvet, and chocolate. All were really good. I especially liked the chocolate one. Rich chocolate flavor, moist, with just the right amount of frosting. I appreciate that the frosting wasn't too sweet so that the flavors weren't overpowered. Lots of attention to all details made for outstanding results.”
“I just wanted to thank the owner and staff for your generosity and patience yesterday on your busiest day of the year. On a whim I decided to stop by. My family was super happy when I got home. Our boys decided every Friday will be Valentino's. And I couldn't agree more. Thank you again.”
“a wonderful experience introducing our friends to Tabu Shabu for my wife's birthday dinner last weekend. We have been many times but never with a big group or seated outside. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved picking their broth,, starches and proteins and cooking in their individual hot pot. The service was excellent and the food was so tasty. Excellent saki selection as well. The outdoor patio was perfect with outdoor heaters and we were able to hang out as long as we wanted. I look forward to hosting more friends at Tabu Shabu.”
“Located inside of Nordstrom at The Oaks Mall (on the 2nd floor), this restaurant is a nice little hideaway from all typical dining choices available when I work in TO. It's familar, and also nice, but not pretentious. The food and drinks are consistently good and on par with the other locations, and the service is great ( service may be even better than some other locations). Thank you for the pleasant service, wonderful food, and hideaway vibes in TO”
“The chips and salsa hit the spot! If you're in the mood for drinks, this place is a solid choice—especially during happy hour. The food is tasty, though it wouldn’t make my personal top ten. That said, if you're after a lively sports bar vibe with good eats and great drinks, this is definitely the place to be”
Cheap Eats
“Huge variety of shaved ice love all the flavors I have tried 🍧”
“Absolutely fantastic! 🌮 The food was authentic and full of flavor, the service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere made me feel like I was in Mexico. Every dish was fresh and perfectly seasoned — especially the tacos! Definitely a 5-star experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“Joe & his staff were amazing! Very kind, welcoming, and attentive. Amazing service and amazing food. The food was delicious. The rice was one of the best rice I ever had. Very authentic Mexican food. Definitely will be going back for more. Best Mexican food in TO and very good customer service!”
“Very much enjoy this place. Only go here on occasion because it is pricey but the smoothies and bowls are delicious and very filling! I got the “mystic” smoothie which had cinnamon, dates, vanilla and a ton of other stuff. My husband got the “pink” something and it tasted like fresh pineapple. Very good !”
“Went to robeks with my husband and got two drinks to share. My husband normally likes the fruit stuff and I like more of the rich stuff. I got the “nuts about protein” which was fantastic. It’s Coffee, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Honey, Frozen Yogurt, Low Calorie Active Water, Multi-Vitamin and Whey Protein. My husband got the “big Wednesday” which is Peach, Strawberries, Banana, Orange Sherbet, Pineapple Sherbet, and Papaya Juice. It was very sweet and he loved it! We will definitely be back as we prefer this place over some of the other smoothie places”
“Clean, fresh delicious offerings. I had poached eggs, toast and fresh fruit (cut). Coffee was fresh and hot. Staff was friendly and efficient!”
“Exceptional craftsmanship of flavors and ingredients. Much thought was given to the mating of spices and ingredients presentation while honoring the regional profiles.”
“Went for Sunday Brunch with the family. It was absolutely wonderful. The selections were varied and delicious with something for everyone. The lamb chops, ribeye and salad bar were a perfect compliment to the meal. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the Lava cake for dessert.”
Latest Reviews
“Sunset Terrace is my "GO TO" social and sports bar in Thousand Oaks and I frequent 3 times a week. By far they have the best happy hour on weekdays 3 - 7 pm. (Drinks - 50% off / Food - 25% off). They have plenty of pool tables, big screen TVs, and the only bowling alley (4 lanes) in town. The crowd is mostly locals who welcome newbies and make them feel right at home. The bartenders and servers are friendly and efficient and I rate their food a #10. The have security and I like the fact that never have I seen a fight there. Give it a try and I promise you can't go wrong. Thanks for reading this, Bruce Love”
“This is the first time I've been in the shop and purchased anything, and I really love this place! The employees are very knowledgeable, the prices are reasonable for the quality of the product, and the overall vibe of the store is peaceful and enjoyable. I live out of town, but the next time I come back I'm making another visit. Would definitely recommend.”
“Awesome food. Nice workers. Sometimes we are quick to complaint about the service but we are seldom compliment a good job the restaurant and workers provide us. With this pandemic we need to let them know how we appreciate them and to thank them for providing excellent food and a WOW service..”
Most Popular Restaurants
“We had such a great experience at Urban Plates! The food was fresh, delicious, and came out quickly. The service was truly above and beyond. Haden, Shira, and Cynthia were all amazing—super friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcomed. It’s rare to find a team that takes such good care of you, but they absolutely did. We’ll definitely be coming back!”
“They have some really good food, and the workers are always nice. The dining room is a little cramped and just a bit too dim. It's a good place to go for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Vegetarian options: Really good salad options.
Parking: Huge mall parking lot right out front.”
New Restaurants
“Omg ten stars if I could, the food was over the top best quality flavor, all of the things... employees were helpful , friendly, I need one of these restaurants near me so I can become a regular.. so good, only reason the 4th star was its in a strip mall in thousand oaks.. but otherwise highly recommend...delicious to the extreme...”
“This was our first time dining at the Old Oaks Steakhouse and it definitely won’t be our last! Our server Brittney attended to our party of 8 with grace and ease. We enjoyed several appetizers, starters, entrees, and sides. From the moment we arrived to when we finished dining, we had an impressive experience!”
“My husband and I love ice cream and thought we would pick some up for our evening snack. Neither one of us had ever been to a Handel’s Ice Cream establishment. We were early, It was an hour before they opened, and we had the pleasure of meeting the owner Ralph. He spoke to us briefly and was so kind to answer our ice cream questions. We shared our joys of eating ice cream, discussed the different ice cream variations sold. I loved hearing that he supports our local Oxnard strawberry growers. He was so kind he gave us a a free pint of Rocky Road ice cream to sample.The Rocky Road was creamy, with generous amounts of marshmallows and almonds. It was so good! Now that’s Stellar Customer Service! We had to run some errands, and returned once they were open to buy some more. Overall it was a great experience with Ralph and his staff!”
“This was a recent discovery, look for it. Great boba, try anything with Tiger in front, these are my faves, like the tiger milk tea or frosty. The ladies working the register are so nice. Always ready to chat when its not busy, they work very well as a team getting your beverage to you. I always tip here :) they deserve it.”
“This is our second great date night at the mighty axe and thanks to JT’s axe throwing tutorial, we managed to pretend that we were professionals when in reality, we are just lucky to hit the board. My wrists are messed up right now, so he was really helpful in helping me find a way to throw without causing pain. I early recommend this place and JT! Be back soon!”