What a wonderful community gathering to bring holiday joy to all! Folks selling holiday treats…read moreoutside their homes to add to the vibe. We got to hear some Christmas caroling. It was overall so clean too with trash cans lining the neighborhood. There is so much foot traffic and car traffic here so that was a surprise! I really loved seeing the canned drive container too! Thanks to the Gemini community for opening their neighborhood to us all! My only suggestion would be portapotties but I'm sure that would be an added expense. Maybe if it was token driven to help offset costs?

Wow! It was amazing! This is the definition of holiday spirit! The houses were decorated…read morebeautifully! Most had themes, and some of the houses really went all out! My favorite was the house with the dog theme, they even had pup Christmas carols playing! Some residents also get involved as part of the experience. One was driving an old style classic truck with a Christmas tree and Santa in the trunk bed. Another was dressed as Santa riding around on a Segway wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. There were a few food vendors, from residents setting up a stand to sell cookies and hot cocoa to food trucks. We started right as the sun set and it was the perfect time as there was less crowd. Although some houses had not turn on their display at that time we were able to see it on the way back to the car. I find it much more enjoyable to walk than to drive. You get an up close view and can really appreciate the efforts that is put into it.

I find myself in Camarillo at least once a month as I live nearby. The outlets are where I do a lot…read moreof my shopping. I can spend hours there! There's a few restaurants I like here and cafes too! Camarillo is a cute little town. It's kept clean and not as much traffic, though it's grown a ton in the lost few years!

Hire employees with customer service skills like So Cal Gas. These people all have no skills and…read morefull of attitude and a waste of our tax dollars. They do nothing to service their customers they just collect money. Completely worthless and a waste of salaries paid by by our tax dollars.

Did happy hour a few weeks ago and forgot to add the review. Had a random weekday off and as I was…read moredriving home, this popped up on the search. Pretty solid deal for happy hour - 3 to close Tuesday -Thursday in the dining room and 3 to close every day on the patio/beer garden. The bartenders were amazing - I think Jessica or Jasmine and Mike or Stever? Quick, efficient, friendly, on top of it. food came out right and quickly. For me, the food was mediocre. 23 bucks for a burger and fries and the shrinkflation was clear. But the drink prices more than made up for it. I'd have to try a few more things to get a better picture of the food but if the burger doesn't slap out of the gate it's not always the best sign. That aside, I'd go out of my way to go back based on the service and the staff.

So darn loud! You have to drink yourself numb to escape the atmosphere here. You can't even escape…read moreit on the patio. I had fish and chips - blah. Even the watery chowder was a disappointment. I don't anticipate going back here to try anything else. If you just want to drink and not talk to anyone, this is the place.

I Cannot believe we are at the end of 2024! This year…read moreseriously went by so fast. Time does go by fast when you're having fun!! Charcuterie was served. I did not get to try any Charcuterie. It was all gone by the time I got up there. All good, since I loaded up on Edamame which is my fave. The Slider was a great light bite & I enjoyed the Tempura Shrimp & Veggies. Tempura was good, but I think it would have been more fabulous with some tempura sauce :) I love dining here at Slate. It was nice to be out in the heated private patio, even though the winds were not in our favor lol. Thank you to everyone at Slate Bistro! We had a fantastic Yelp Event thanks to you. Thank you Ashley & Vince for having us. Shoutout to Joey for being such a wonderful server. Thanks Joey, for the Spicy Pineapple Margarita recommendation. Yum!! So grateful for our Central Coast South Yelp Community!! Couldn't have gone through another awesome year without our one & only CM Jara!! Jara, thank you so much for everything you do! You do a lot for us & our community. Thank You! Congratulations to all of the Yelpie Award Winners!! Woohoo!! So happy for all of you! I don't know them all, but I hope to meet you all soon IRL at another event!!

Yelpies 2024 What…read morean amazing night! I feel so honored to have won a Yelpie for doing what I love to do, which is traveling for food! I'm so happy for all my Yelp friends who won awards as well, and a special shoutout to my friend Dolores, who I've known before she joined Yelp. Dolores had already been supporting local businesses and truly represents what it is to be a part of this community. I had such a great time, as always getting to spend time with my Yelp friends is always amazing! The food was delicious, and so were the drinks. My favorite drink was Bad & Boujee. The food was also delicious, I especially enjoyed the shrimp! I love tempura shrimp. Thank you to Joey for being a great host and to the owners for being so friendly and welcoming. The decor inside the restaurant was gorgeous! Thank you so much to Slate for hosting, Jara, and YelpCentralCoast for organizing this wonderful event! I can't wait to see what next year brings!!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Camarillo. They are conveniently located off the 101. If…read moreyou are working nearby or staying at the Sonesta hotel, this is definitely a good place for a quality lunch. Bistro 13 serves high-quality food at reasonable prices, and the service is attentive. The decorations are minimal and the view is mostly of the neighboring restaurants, but the setting is professional and perfect for a business-casual lunch. We walked in for an early lunch at 11:30. Our waiter Jesus was talking on the phone with a customer when we entered and didn't immediately acknowledge us. However, he hung up after a couple of minutes and asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. We chose outside since it was a nice day, as it is on most days in Southern California. All the tables were empty, and he told us to pick any one we liked. Seeing our hesitation, he suggested a table in the shade. This was a good idea, as the day was getting warmer. I got the grilled salmon in a butter and caper cream sauce, and my colleague got the sautéed chicken breast in a lemon caper cream sauce, served over capellini pasta with sautéed vegetables. Both dishes were delicious, as expected. We also got cappuccinos, which were very good. Overall, Bistro 13 continues to be a reliable choice for good food, reasonable prices, and attentive service. We will be back.

They need to drain the fat from meat, before making meat sauce. Also,…read more using too much olive oil in spaghetti sauce. Color was not even red from tomatoes that represent true Italian sauces. -indigestion followed. I usually like this place, maybe they had an off night. Sorry, but this is the truth. I'll try again sometime in the near future. LW

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner here--just myself, my best friend, and her daughter. From the…read moremoment we walked in, the experience was fantastic. We were seated right away, and our waiter was incredibly attentive. He introduced himself immediately, took our drink and appetizer orders, and kept checking on us throughout the night to make sure everything was perfect. As for the food and drinks: The Wine: The Pinot Noir was absolutely delicious. The Main Dish: I ordered the Sausage and Peppers pasta, and it was incredibly tasty. The Atmosphere: I noticed they added a new deli area which looks great, and the restrooms were exceptionally clean and upscale. One of my favorite parts of the visit was reading about the restaurant's family history--it is so interesting and adds such a special touch to the place. By the end of the night, I left completely full and feeling like I had just left a dinner at a family member's house. We will definitely be back!

I scheduled to meet here and have dinner with some business clients on Aug 12. I got here early and…read morewhen I went in, I told the guy who obviously works here "I am looking for my friends". This guy in an intimidating voice said to me, "You are looking for who?!!!" He sounded very rude and looked very bossy. Another hispanic-looking guy came to me and directed me to sit. I did, but the bossy-looking guy, kept on looking at me like he is annoyed by my presence. I just decided to leave because having that guy in a seemingly good restaurant like this did not come to me with positive vibes and I did not feel like being there. I left the restaurant, called my friends and told them we should meet somewhere else where we would get warmer and positive welcome instead of being welcomed in an intimidating way. Too bad for me I did not get to try the food here. Well, maybe next time.

The Saffron Indian Cuisine and Bar Elite Event was another great experience to try a new…read morerestaurant, meet new friends and see Yelp buddies! And the cherry on the top is that we were supporting an independent and family owned business! This restaurant is located just off the 101 highway at the Ventu Park Road exit next to Ralph's grocery store in Newbury Park. We were treated to a lovely experience from the moment we walked in! The decor of the restaurant was really special- got me in the mood for a great experience. The night was kicked off with refreshments from the bar- we were offered wine, beer or soft drinks! The restaurant has a full bar with some unique beers like Kingfisher and they can make any cocktails your heart desires. To accompany our refreshments, we were offered tandoori chicken, samosas, garlic naan, curried cauliflower and butter chicken. To finish the meal, they provided rice pudding. The food was all mild, but I have been told that you can turn up the heat.....and they even have a spice challenge! The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating. Great to see they offer a small outdoor patio to enjoy the cooler night temperatures! Thanks for the great experience- Saffron Indian Cuisine & Bar, as well as Jara for organizing the event.

~ CHASING CURRY DREAMS AND NAAN-FILLED FANTASIES ~…read more I love me some Indian food and am always excited to try new restaurants in town! A big thank you to Saffron for the fantastic meal and to the staff for their warm and attentive service. As soon as I walked in, the delightful aroma of spices hit me, and I loved the traditional decor. The tandoori chicken was the highlight of my meal, with the vegetable samosa coming in as a close second. Overall, it's a solid authentic spot for when my cravings hit, and I'll definitely need to return to try some of my regular go-to dishes, like lamb korma and chicken vindaloo and up the spice level!

Really love this place. This was my first visit since they relocated so it has been a while for me…read more Inside is clean and intimate setting. Menu has a nice variety and they has specials as well. Would love to see the specials on the board or a print out to reference. There were also some gluten free options. If you like wine, they have a great selection. The menu is 4 pages of wine and 2 pages of food. Had the lasagna and it was phenomenal, highly recommend. Also tried the baked brie which was just OK. Needed more brie and was a little on the sweet side for my liking.

I've been visiting this restaurant since it was located near Round Table in Camarillo. I've always…read moreenjoyed the friendly staff, and the owners have been welcoming and personable over the years. One of the highlights is definitely the dessert tray--it's next level and always tempting! The atmosphere and service have consistently been positive, which is why we've continued coming back. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that during our last few visits, the pasta dishes seemed to have more tomatoes than pasta. It may have just been an off experience, and we're willing to give it another try because we've enjoyed it in the past. Overall, a good restaurant with great people and some truly outstanding desserts.

What a wonderful dining experience at Spumoni's Newbury Park this evening! I had a delicious bowl…read moreof soup filled with so many vegetables in a flavorful broth! This was followed by delicious plate of chicken topped with eggplant, a light red sauce, and topped with mozerella cheese, penne pasta and vegetables. So incredibly flavorful! The second dish was pollo marsala - baked chicken & mushrooms in a light wine sauce. Delectible! The ambiance of the best selection of music topped the evening, blessed with rhe beat service in town. Thank you Elius and Francisco!

I loved everything about this place from the bread and calamari, to the cannoli. It's now one of my…read morefavorite Italian restaurants in the area. The place has a romantic date night feel, faux candles on the tables, booths available, etc. We lucked out by happening upon this place on a slow night and got a corner booth. They bring out a bread basket with dough knots and olive oil, which we didn't know about when we ordered their very tasty crunch garlic bread, so we ended up with a little too much bread. I forget the name of what my date ordered but it was a cream based sauce, a penne pasta, chicken with broccoli and sun dried tomatoes. If I came back I would get this dish, it was very flavorful. I got the Pollo Parmigiana which came with a side pasta and tasty veggies. It's a hearty dish with a big piece of mozzarella covered chicken. The veggies were the best part of the dish, which is an odd thing to say but that's how well done they were. My mini-me got a kids cheese pizza. It's the perfect size for a kid but he ate so much bread he couldn't finish his pizza, which I was fine with since I got to try the handmade pizza. The dough was my kid's and my favorite, but it did have a tad bit too much cheese. For dessert we had the spumoni which neither my date nor I were really fond of. I'd liken it to a weird tasting napoleon ice cream. However the cannolis were perfect, with a nice balance of crunch and sweet cream. Service was fast and friendly, very professional, and I was shocked to see this place was empty in a Saturday night. I hope it's not a sign of things to come because this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the county. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

16 different types of Munich beers, local micro brews and wines plus great music!…read more I came with a couple of friends to try the beer which were awesome - for $10 in tickets they give you 4 6oz cups to sample brews you basically can't get anywhere but Oktoberfest in Munich. These beers are STRONG, so after my second sample I needed a break. We bought a giant pretzel then managed to get completely lost in the giant corn maze for about an hour. By the time we made it out we headed for the wine tent and sampled a few awesome wines there. Insider scoop: apparently if you buy tix online it's cheaper. I've been to a few Oktoberfests, this is my favorite in California. It gets a cooler crowd than the Alpine Village kegger, and younger than Big Bear. It was basically a really good value, the vendors didn't over charge and the people were cool.

I ended up going to this last year and I had a blast, so this year I'm going to go with friends for…read moremy birthday. There were a lot of beers I'd never tried, and wine as well, which was pretty great, the cups were $10 for 4 - which was Ok, plus I understand it's a fundraiser. I gather it's a flat fee for unlimited samples this year which seems like a MUCH better plan. I'd rather just hang out and try everything without trying to get tickets or whatever. The one thing IT WAS SO HOT! But I can't blame them for that, but this year I'm not wearing the heavy german outfit, shorts and sandals for me! The airplane museum was interesting, but I think what really sold it for me was how festive it was. Everyone was just friendly, happy & cool - I ended up meeting some people I became friends with & who are coming this year.