My top burger spot now…read more They cook the burgers the way you want! Great onion rings and top notch service. Recommend the Mushroom Burger with Pastrami. I had tried this place soon after they opened in 2010 and walked out leaving most of my food on the table. However, this is a new crew and have turned things around. Staff is always helping customers and checking in on how you are doing. No cellphones seen in their hands and they jump in to assist other staff.

We found this place while desperately searching for a place to eat at…read more It was Christmas Eve so it wasn't busy at all. Customer service was great we were greeted right away and offered to sit and look over the menu since we were first timers. We really like our sandwich and burgers everything was delicious. We also ordered a trio fries and onion rings shareable I would recommend that you provide at least 2 ranch containers with the trio as it only came with one half filled cup and when we asked for another they said it would be an extra charge. I mean it's a trio it should come with more than one dipping sauce in my opinion especially since it's a shareable. Other than that everything else was great.

SERVICE: Service was fine but nothing to scream about. I am…read moreglad we have another cool spot in the area. Easy parking. Located in a new plaza that's slowly building. Indoor and outdoor seating options. And they have awesome business hours compared to other spots. Clean, colorful and inviting. I really appreciated the brail on the base of the touch screen. To order, order from the screen and grab a number to take to your table. They bring the food to you. FOOD: Food was ok. Nothing to scream about. WELL: I don't mind coming here but it's not a place where I will go out of my way I don't think. My first time was in LA and I don't remember it too much and this is my second and it's fine.

Stopped by to try the mac n cheese and got the dogs some patties with a side of lettuce and tomato…read more Pretty simple order. Took 10 minutes to get 2 plain patties, and was told it would take another 15 minutes for my bacon Mac and cheese. Came home to find no bacon on my Mac, and they forgot the lettuce tomato sides. I've noticed they have always gotten our past orders wrong at this location. If you like attention to details, westlake location is much better.

Good service friendly lady she was happy. The happiest lady in Oxnard…read more Good Chile burger Good tender brisket Kool-aide was a little weak

BBQ Worth Fighting Over at Smokin Jay's BBQ & Coffee from Potheads Coffee…read more My wife and I recently stopped by Smokin Jay's BBQ and paired it with a visit to Potheads Coffee, and it turned into one of those meals you end up talking about long after you leave. From the first bite, it was clear this spot takes their BBQ seriously. Entrées: We started by ordering a brisket plate, which came with about 1/4 lb of brisket, roughly six solid pieces, along with macaroni salad and baked beans. Our original plan was to share, but that quickly changed after the first few bites. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and cooked just right with that perfect balance of smoke and juiciness. It didn't take long before we realized sharing wasn't going to cut it. So my wife went back up and ordered a brisket sando with fries, and it absolutely delivered. The sandwich came loaded with brisket, pickles, slaw, and sauce, all working together perfectly. The fries were a great side, crispy and a solid pairing with the sandwich. Sides: The macaroni salad and baked beans that came with the plate were both on point. The mac salad was creamy and complemented the richness of the brisket, while the baked beans added that sweet and savory depth you want with BBQ. Sandwich Details: The sando really stood out, especially with the addition of the slaw. My wife usually isn't a fan of coleslaw, but this one changed things a bit. It wasn't overpowering and added a nice crunch and balance to the sandwich, tying everything together without taking away from the brisket. Drinks and Service: Grabbing coffee from Potheads Coffee alongside the meal was the perfect move. What really stood out, though, was the service. Jay, the owner, was walking around checking in on customers and genuinely engaging with everyone. He even helped my wife decide on a coffee based on what she usually orders at Starbucks, which was a great personal touch. He later stopped by our table, chatted with us for a bit, and made the whole experience feel welcoming and personal. Ambience: The atmosphere strikes a great balance between laid back and lively. It has that casual, welcoming BBQ spot feel where you can relax, enjoy your food, and not feel rushed. Pairing it with Potheads Coffee adds to the experience, making it feel like more than just a meal but a spot you can hang out and enjoy. Overall: Smokin Jay's BBQ is hands down the best BBQ spot I've had in Ventura County so far. Between the quality brisket, well put together sides, standout sandwiches, and the personal touch from the owner, it's an easy recommendation. Pair it with Potheads Coffee, and you've got yourself a top tier Ventura food stop that's definitely worth coming back to.

Locally owned and operated, super nice owners and great customer service! The food at the deli is…read morealways fresh and delicious and the market has a fantastic selection of wines, spirits, mixers and of course quick snacks available. Love that it is close to our slip and open 7 days a week!

Super good sandwhiches! Came in and tried the Turkey on white and I added avocado. Super fresh and…read moregood. It's in a liquor store with lots of options for snacks and drinks too. I also got the potato salad which was very different than other potato salads I have had but not in a bad way. Would get both again and recommend this place to everyone as well!

We've been in Oxnard for about a year and this place is a staple for us. It's a walk up joint with…read moreoutside seating and ample parking in the back. The food is quite good, and even better if you include the price! Service is always quick and they even take phone orders if you just want to pick up and go!

Food was great burgers for all. About 10 with fries. Can't beat the service or the price.read more

Fun atmosphere Enjoyed twice for snacks and beverage…read moreStaff very attentive Prices are competitive

This place is very cute! The vibe and ambiance are definitely one of the nicer-looking breweries in…read moretown. We stopped in for a quick nightcap and just had drinks, which were good. Overall, we had a good experience. The main reason for 4 stars is the parking, it can be pretty difficult, even with the garage nearby. We were lucky to find a spot. I've been here a few times while visiting friends at the apartments and Honey Cup, and parking is usually a challenge. One personal concern was the all-gender restrooms being located together. While the stalls are individual, it felt a little uncomfortable walking out into a shared space. Additionally, two of the stalls had the toilet seats left up with urine all over them, which was unpleasant and disappointing from a cleanliness standpoint. That said, we do plan to come back. It's a cute spot with a great atmosphere for a casual night out.

Have been here a few times and every burger I try Is great. If you like pickle beer this is your…read moreplace. The different toppings on fries and tots is amazing as well.

Came back and everything was on point. I had the El Fuego which is now one of my favorite burgers…read more It had cheese that was crisped on the edges, and wasn't too spicy, just a slight bit of heat to it. I had the chili fries which I think lacked a little cheese while being too heavy on the meat chili but were still good. I went back for blvd fries, which I highly recommend. My kid loved his chicken tenders but for some reason didn't eat his fries, so I ate those too, mixing them with my blvd fries. I was happy to see my wife left part of her blvd grilled cheese, which has bacon, tomato and avocado. Finally they still have the 3 free arcades but some punk kid stole one of the knobs on the street fighter arcade joystick. You can still play it, just a little trickier to throw a fire ball or uppercut. Well that's this critic's review.

Food was exquisite The beet salad was amazing…read more The Brussels sprouts were toasty and just right... Mussels were ok ... Chicken tortilla soup was also delicious... Thanks for the amazing setting and good food...

What a beautiful clear night, watching the sun set over the oven while enjoying a couple drinks &…read moresome yummy food! Wings are EXCELLENT! Hubby not a fan of chile sauce, so Carson made sure he got some "buffalo". The ranch, to DIE for! I had the mussels....super tasty, but they do need more juice/sauce, ESPECIALLY to dip the toasted sourdough into! We had perfectly crisped fries to share....... Carson was AWESOME! Great personality, made sure we weren't left alone too long, but didn't hover either! All in all a great experience for the start to our long weekend!

I don't eat burgers often, but when I am craving a quick take out burger, Five Guys is one of my…read morefavorite local options. I rarely eat any "fast food" like McDonalds, Jack In the Box, etc. and consider Five Guys to be a step above those places based on the quality of the food and how everything is cooked to order. I also don't feel sick to my stomach after eating there. I love the topping options like grilled mushrooms that Five Guys offers and the ingredients always taste super fresh to me. The fries with the skin on and malt vinegar are addicting and IMO far superior to In N Out. The prices have definitely gone up a lot over the years...the little cheeseburger and little fries was around $17, which does feel a bit steep, but that's how things go right now. The regular cheeseburger was only $2 more but I didn't want the calories of that, which are over 1000 by the time you add toppings and the little cheeseburger is always perfectly filling for me. When crowded, parking can be a bit difficult but I have always managed to find a spot. This location itself was very clean and the staff were all friendly. It was pretty empty at that particular location, with everyone getting orders to go, so it felt a bit depressing in there, but hopefully I was just in there at a slow time.

This is my first time coming to five guys, and I live in Oxnard my entire life! The food was really…read moregood for a first time customer. The meat was very juicy and if you want a good messy burger, this is the place! The Cajun fires were delicious.

Serenity! If I can use one world to describe Lazy Dog in…read moreOxnard is Serenity! We come here to celebrate the good times. But it is different when you need to escape the chaos and a "bad" day/week. Not only it is the confort food we seek, but it's the atmosphere! Adam, our FAVORITE MANGER, always takes the time to stop by and say hello. We met him as a server and since then he was one of our favorites! Another favorite person is Josiah. His energy is so positive, it turns our frowns upside down and we leave this place feeling like we received the hug we needed for years. He wasn't our server tonight, but he stopped and made us feel like we were family! And I cannot forget Kat and Viktor. Our server was awesome and took care of us. Viktor took his time to check in on us. Please come by Lazy Dog in Oxnard, when you are celebrating something, but more importantly, when you are not having a great day, you will leave feeling embraced!

I am not about to stroll into Oxnard and pretend I am some linen-shirted coastal ethnographer with…read morea tote bag full of artisanal certainty. I had never been here before. I was merely a road-battered pilgrim, six hours removed from Oakland, washed ashore near the freeway at the velvet fringe of Ventura County, in that glossy new development called The Collection, where every building looks as though it was approved by a committee whose mission statement was: Let there be ambient lighting and retail optimism. My dinner choices arrived like mildly desperate contestants in a televised pageant. Cheesecake Factory told me the wait would be twenty-five minutes and that they would text me. Reader, I assume that text is now trapped in a ravine somewhere, being nursed back to health by quail. Then there was some steak place whose name dissolved from memory before I finished looking at it. So into Lazy Dog I wandered, hungry, tired, spiritually fragile, and very open to persuasion. And I have to admit: the place has a certain charm. From the back at night, Lazy Dog is weirdly enchanting. The warm lights, the patio glow, the bottles shining through the bar, the whole thing looks like a lodge designed by someone who wanted to seduce exhausted motorists into believing life is still full of promise. Yet the actual entrance is oddly easy to miss. The restaurant is basically playing hard to get. A chain restaurant with mystery. A flirt. A woodland princess in practical shoes. Inside, the vibe is part upscale sports bar, part polished suburban den, part "let's make everyone from picky teenagers to diet-conscious moms to semi-hungover road warriors feel included." Buffalo Wild Wings, but after therapy, better lighting, and a semester abroad. The seating is not what I would call voluptuous. You are not sinking into a cloud of velvet mercy here. But the room is lively, social, and good-humored. It hums in that specific modern way that says yes, you may order tacos, noodles, a burger, or a cocktail with fruit in it, and no one will judge your lack of culinary allegiance. The cocktail situation was fun. I had the raspberry sangria, which tasted less like old-world wine-country sophistication and more like Hawaiian Punch got hired by a vineyard. It was bright, sweet, cheerful, and only slightly ridiculous. A prom queen in a stemmed glass. I did not hate it. I also did not see God. 3/5. Service was reliable, friendly, and sincere, which in today's dead-eyed hospitality landscape feels almost mystical. No fake grandeur, no attitude, no emotional frostbite. Just kind, competent people doing their jobs without making me feel like an interruption in their evening. That deserves respect. The menu is broad enough to make you nervous. Burgers, Italian-ish things, Thai-ish things, tacos, bowls, pizza, noodles, probably a diplomatic treaty if you ask politely. Usually a menu this sprawling suggests culinary panic. But Lazy Dog somehow lands on the right side of chaos. Not transcendent, not revolutionary, but steady in a way that is more useful than many trendier places would like to admit. The fried hard-boiled deviled eggs were the surprise star. In theory, this is the kind of appetizer that sounds like America whispering, "What if we made the picnic more reckless?" In practice: very good. Crispy outside, creamy inside, faintly absurd, and impossible not to admire. 4.5/5. The shrimp tacos were also solid. Bright, fresh, avocado doing its usual California diplomacy, pickled onions bringing color and sass, and the whole plate looking just photogenic enough to make younger foodie civilians feel seen by the algorithm. 4.3/5. The shrimp Thai noodles were decent too. Not an oracle, not a revelation, not the kind of dish that makes monks ring bells in the mountains, but flavorful and more than respectable after a long drive. 3.8/5. That may be Lazy Dog's real strength. It is not trying to be a sacred culinary temple guarded by tattooed sommeliers and fermented foams. It is trying to be open late, fun, dependable, and welcoming enough to make a tired traveler feel the night still has one last good chapter in it. And after six hours in the car, that is not nothing. That is grace with parking. So no, this is not the hidden gastronomic throne of Oxnard. But it is a lively, late-night, good-energy landing pad with charming exterior glow, sincere service, fun drinks, and better food than a cynic might expect. Would I come back? Absolutely. Mostly because Lazy Dog fed me, comforted me, and acknowledged the passage of time, which is more than I can say for Cheesecake Factory. Also, points for being open until midnight, because some places close early as if adulthood itself should have a curfew. Lazy Dog, by contrast, understands the nocturnal needs of the weary, the under-caffeinated, the gossip-prone, and the mildly glamorized freeway drifter still chasing one last decent meal before surrendering to hotel-sheet oblivion.