Came by for lunch last Friday for my first time. Seemed to be a lot going on in the joint but Cahley made our trip worth while. Food was decent and service was superb. Thank you guys see you next time! read more

Great happy hour. Service is always friendly. Ribs were perfect. Everyone is friendly. Can get busy which is good for business. Food comes out in a timely matter Braden and Jake were friendly. Busters are on top of grabbing plates and keeping busy. One of top places in simi to go. read more

We met a friend there for happy hour and spent quite a while catching up at the bar. Our bartender Madison was very attentive, poured a hell of an Aperol spritz and was extremely kind and accommodating. Appetizers were tasty as well. It was very nice and relaxed atmosphere and just a great all-around experience. I would definitely recommend! read more

The rib eye and the pasta meatballs are out of this world the food is too notch, special thanks to the bar staff Haley, Madison Antiono and Higo and a shout out to Chris the GM the coolest!!! Bella always at your service Try the banana pudding TBE read more

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Came here to check it out on a Monday. The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the wings with apricot bbq as a starter and they were good, didn't stand out too much. The smash burger is packed with fresh flavor and so are the fries. Finally a good gourmet burger! I haven't found a good one lately so I know where to come now! However, you don't need the fries when you have delicious Mac n cheese and baked beans for sides. Prob the best Mac n cheese at a Bbq spot. We also got the sampler which is great if it's the first time here. It brings 4oz of each meat from the pit with 2 sides of your choice plus cornbread and it's enough for 2 people. The cornbread is good and crispy, does the job. The ribs were delicious, the corn beef was also flavorful. The brisket was a little dry but not bad and the sausage was okay. Our waitress was Amanda. She was nice, welcoming and friendly enough to share some of her favorites. However, we were a little put off when we asked for a box and she completely took our plate away right after we said that and as I was enjoying some of the fries she took it away as well. I was shocked lol. She did say she is new so maybe she hasn't been taught to wait or ask if it's okay to take the plate away lol but it wasn't very pleasant. She might've been nervous. The restaurant has a very laid back vibe. Really clean and country with a modern twist. Theres plenty of seating from the bar area, booth, tables, and high tops. Theres also plenty of parking since it's in the Simi valley town center. I'm excited to stop by again especially for their all you can eat bbq for $49.99 on Tuesdays! read more

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Went for the first time yesterday for my girl friends birthday and had the best experience! The decor, the music, everything was perfect! I want that playlist. But really the vibes were just great and the place is decorated so well! The staff was lovely. Everyone was sooo nice! I didn't get our servers name but we spoke with Isabelle towards the end and she was just so sweet and the best energy. The food! Sooo good. We all got burgers. I had the smashburger and it was delicious with fried onions and just so much goodness. The fries were amazing and the ranch was sooo good. The Brussel sprouts were so yummy omg can't recommend them enough. The only thing that didn't really impress me were the patata appetizer I think I expected more than just potatoes. Also the drinks were great. I had an espresso martini and it was great. Def will be back! read more

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Food was excellent, along with the service. What a great place for lunch with the family. God bless the USA and god bless cork and batter. Cahley was amazing! read more

The food was quite tasty It was such a honor to be a guest at this event. The turn out was impressive. The ambiance at our event was upscale, and hip. The service was great, it was a fun event attending, and got to meet fellow yelpers at the event. I will be returning, I was really impressed with the food, and drinks there. Thank you Brian, we had a blast at the event. read more

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We came for line dancing on Friday night. We ordered some food and drinks and our servers, Brayden and Jake were amazing! They were attentive and quick, checking in on us frequently. Very friendly too. Braden's mustache was on point too. read more

Cork and Batter Roadhouse - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Alright C&B, much better this time around! After my last visit certainly had my hesitations here. Some times an experience really does come down to who's behind the kitchen and who's serving you. Came with a buddy mainly for drinks and casual food. We ordered the Cork and Batter Nachos with brisket, pastrami sliders and charred street corn. I found the meat in both the nachos and sliders to be much better this time. Tender and didn't feel rushed. Street corn was loaded with toppings and a nice touch of spice. Would order these items again. Our waitress this time, Jessica, was awesome. She was attentive, helpful and friendly. A huge difference to my previous experience. Thank you!!! read more

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When we walked in, the guy at the front was talking with a server about a bad review they got, felt unprofessional to have to overhear. I also noticed a bunch of overly positive reviews from sketchy looking accounts, all mentioning the same server (Jessica R.), plus one from an account with that exact name. Not saying they're all fake, but it does make the rating make more sense considering the food. Anyway, we showed up 10 minutes early for our reservation and ended up awkwardly waiting by the front door with cold air hitting us and the door slamming every time someone walked in. Not docking points for that since we were early, just mentioning it. Once we finally got seated, service was good considering how busy it was. The place is basically a sports shrine, TVs everywhere and even a pool table. Very on brand for Simi. Food was kind of all over the place. Diet Coke was very flat - like Coke flavored water. Queso appetizer was very watery with big chunks of brisket that sank to the bottom because of the watery consistency (4/10). Chili had good flavor but wasn't warm enough, especially on a cold day. Brisket was too salty and rubbery for me, husband liked it though. Ribs were solid and smoky. Onion rings tasted frozen. Mashed potatoes gave instant vibes. Pickled radishes/pickles/jalapeños were actually a nice touch. But honestly best thing I had all night was the bottled San Pellegrino... so shoutout to whoever runs the fridge! Also, no plates came with the entrées and we had to flag someone down for utensils. Not the end of the world, but still annoying. Booths were comfy but ours had crumbs on it when we sat down, which didn't help the first impression. Overall, if someone suggested coming here again I'd go, but I wouldn't be the one suggesting it. Fine, not life-changing. I can see this being a great spot for the bros to hang out, play pool, and watch sports but not necessarily the place to go for really good BBQ. [I also noticed the owner/manager, "Manuel," doesn't take criticism well. He was literally up front talking to a server about a negative review when we walked in, which was... an interesting first impression. I later saw some of his replies here and they have a very passive aggressive tone to them. One reviewer mentioned how impossible it was to make a reservation: getting transferred around and then waiting two hours with no call back. Instead of taking it as a hint that the reservation system needs work, he responded back with sarcasm about how "sorry" he was they didn't get a call within two hours. Free advice: use the reviews to improve instead of getting butthurt about them.] read more

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We had such a nice dinner here. It's very nice inside and they have a raised stage for live entertainment. The decor and ambiance is a bit western casual. Our waiter was super nice and checked on us several times. Our food was delicious. We ordered sliders, chicken wings and onion rings. The onion rings were amazing ( we never pass up onion rings). I have to say that my beer was the coldest I have had in ages. If your thinking about going here just do it, you will not be disappointed. read more

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This is our second time here and last night we came with the family. I find every time I'm here they are always out of quite a bit of items.. Shrimp, lemonade, and most desserts. Weird when the menu isn't that big to begin with. Our server Violet mentioned there was a contest and to please give a yelp review. I found that odd when our drinks and meal took longer than usual to come out and we were never given napkins or silverware, we had to ask for them. I feel this place is mismanaged in the front as well as kitchen. Such a shame because the potential here is huge. read more

Antonio was so awesome!!!!!! Funny, attentive, efficient!!!! Love him!!!! We will definitely be back!!!

My goal is to support restaurants within my city but after giving this establishment multiple tries, I think I am at limit! This is my first experience sitting in dining room. All of my other experiences have been enjoying drinks or drinks and food at the bar. I was hoping my overall experience would be better in the dining room. To join me on this experience, I invited a couple of friends for dinner before taking in a show. To provide plenty of time, we grabbed an early dinner at 530pm on a Friday. At 530 the dining room was relatively empty. Even with the emptiness of the restaurant it took over 25 minutes to get our first round of drinks. And at that point only two of the three drinks arrived. Waiting 25 minutes is a ridiculous time when the restaurant is empty. As it took close to 30 minutes for drinks, we were unsure if we should order food as we had a show to attend to. As we have not had dinner, we decided to order some food. We ordered a couple of appetizers, as we were getting hungry and some dinner. The onion rings were a miss: they were small and overcooked--dark in color. When oil is not changed out regularly this overcooked appearance can occur. The guacamole was solid, just wish there was more. We also ordered the brisket: I suggest getting lean otherwise a good portion of the meat is pure fat. We also ordered the fried chicken, which looked good and confirmed to be good from my friend. Sadly after being at the restaurant for about two hours we couldn't get another drink: there goes girls night out! read more

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The Brisket was absolutely Amazing!!!! The atmosphere,ambience and service was on point read more

Cork and Batter Roadhouse - Band stage - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Had a fantastic lunch! Everything was delicious and Cahley was a fantastic waitress! Thank you Cahley!

Great service but probably one of the worst food and I only ordered appetizers and drinks Had some bites and left it read more

We had a server by the name of Amanda and she was so friendly and attentive we were so glad we had her .

I finally got to try Cork & Batter after hearing such great things. First off, they have a really good happy hour! Monday-Friday from 3-6pm. This is perfect for moms like me who want a fun little break before the evening chaos of dinner, baths and bedtimes. So YES I popped in during happy hour and this is what I ordered: Two espresso martinis and they were absolutely delicious, was NOT expecting that. I started with one and ended up with another, that GOOD. For food, I upgraded my cheese fries to chili cheese fries and OMG!!! SO GOOD!! The fries were crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. 100% happy I upgraded. The chili and drizzle they put on top made my cheese fries next level. Highly recommend, 10/10. Service was friendly and welcoming, which I appreciate. My only tiny downside: the fries took about 30-40 minutes to come out and it wasn't very busy. That part was a bit confusing. But overall, I really enjoyed it. The vibe was relaxed, the drinks were amazing and the food I had was great. I would 100% go back (especially for happy hour!) and I want to try more items next time. read more

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Personable, sang for us, smiled! Unfortunately the restaurant fell short as two of a party of 5 asked for two items from the menu that were unavailable. read more

Each time we come here it seems to get a little bit better! Definitely excellent service thank you Braden! Very nice and attentive! Everything tasted great! This place is so dang overpriced though! We added brisket on top of our nachos and for the amount they gave us! DEFINITELY NOT worth charging us $10 for! Had we known that was how much they were going to charge us to add brisket we would not have ordered it. The tri-tip sandwich and the brisket sandwich were both awesome. The Cowboy candy bacon appetizer was really good, but could've been more crispy because it was very mushy. The "baby back" ribs we definitely not baby backs but rather St. Louis style and they were excellent! And as always, St. Louis style ribs have a lot more meat on them than the baby backs. My half pound of brisket was tasty except one of the pieces they threw in there was completely overdone and tough. Random-didn't belong not sure why they would put a poor quality piece on the plate with all the rest being cooked to perfection. Not worth $23! And I've commented on this before, the aluminum trays have to go. They're too "cafeteria like". They don't go with the decor and mine was spinning and slipping all over the place as I'm trying to cut into my meat. And not sure why but they lined my tray with some kind of wax paper (under the food) that became soggy and was ripping as I'm cutting into my food with small pieces sticking to my meat. Seriously lose the aluminum trays they are so tacky! The restaurant is nice with an upscale vibe and yet they serve entrées on these? Just something to consider. read more

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I finally got to try the new bbq restaurant in Simi Valley and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is very spacious, clean, and decorated well with a western theme. The smell of smoked meats is the first thing you smell when you park your car. The service is friendly, but a little slow since they didn't have many waiters early Sunday afternoon for lunch. The food was delicious and fresh. My favorite items are the pulled pork and pork ribs, both were moist, tender, and smoked well. The beef tri-tip and brisket were okay, but I would not order again. The tri-tip was bite through tender, but served well done. The brisket had some tug on it and needed to be wrapped a little longer to make tender. The chicken was juicy and very tasty. The hot link was average and the sauces were all unique and tasty. For the sides, the corn bread was a little on the dry side and the Cajun rice needed more spice and heat. The beans were good and the grilled vegetables (broccoli) were average. My children enjoyed the kids meals, but the watermelon was underwhelming. Overall, I like this place and look forward to returning. It's good to see this new restaurant work out all of their kinks and operating well. Meats were tasty and smokey and that's what counts most. read more

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Our first visit to Cork & Batter likely won't be our last, but I walked away feeling a bit of a love/hate relationship. The prices are reflective of the good quality meats, so I can offer understanding of that aspect. It's not inexpensive, to be sure. The interior is not what is typically found in Simi Valley restaurants. It has a very attractive style that's more often found in T.O. or Westlake Village. They bill themselves as a Roadhouse, but it's a very posh roadhouse atmosphere. I enjoyed soaking up the architecture, lighting, and accessories in the room housing the large bar. One note upon entrance - while our greeting was friendly, the hostess seemed to assume that we'd been to the restaurant before and knew our way around. It was our first time, so we had no idea of the layout or seating options. We ended up seating ourselves at the bar at the southeast portion of it. From there we had a nearly unobstructed view of the kitchen doors and the utility area within. Because the lights were on brightly in there, as the servers came and went, and the walls inside are stark white, it grabbed my attention much more than I would have liked while trying to have a relaxing time with DH. Those logistics aren't ideal. One of the reasons we wanted to try this place, aside from it being new(er) in town, is that we are hoping to find a good option for somewhere to go for Sunday NFL football on those weeks when our team is not being broadcast on a national telecast. We asked at the host stand about whether they open early during the football season on Sundays. We didn't get a really good answer about that, one way or another. I never saw a manager on the floor who I would have gladly spoken with and asked those questions. The way the bar is laid out would lend itself to watching games. They have multiple screens tastefully arranged above the center service area of the bar. We watched the Dodgers overtake and beat the Giants on one of those screens. DH got to enjoy a draft beer, but sadly, despite having a "full bar", they have no zero proof options, except NA beer. That's bucking an emerging trend for bars to offer options for those that don't want to imbibe alcohol. (I tried my first zero proof mixed drink at a bar in T.O. and it was fabulous!) On that score, I'd say that C&B is missing out. Foodwise, we had come from a child's birthday party with so-so pizza, and we weren't starving, but we wanted something more like a real meal. We ended up sharing a tri-tip sandwich with a side order of onion rings. We added a small side of their beans. They were out of pastrami (!) at 7:00 at night - what?! Hence the tri-tip. It was smoked to perfection, with a discernably deep, rich flavor. It was slightly dry, just a bit, and it would have been nice to have a very light au jus available just to add back in some moisture. The beans had an intriguing flavor note that I just couldn't place. Some sort of alcohol? I asked the bartender/server. He said he wasn't sure, and he'd ask. Never heard back, so it remains a mystery. The beans and their unique flavor are very rich; a small amount goes a long way. The onion rings were prepared to the right degree of doneness, but I don't remember a distinctive taste to them. There was a small up-charge for having onion rings versus fries. They offer live music on Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 9 p.m. That's interesting in and of itself, since Simi pretty much rolls up the streets for dining or being out on the town past about 8:30. We'd had a long day and decided not to stay this time, but I would be interested to go and try out a music night at Cork & Batter sometime. The parking lot isn't adequate for the place. There are signs indicating another lot across the street, but there's insufficient lighting, no stop signs, and no crosswalk supporting that plan. People, like us, are going to want to park to the west in the adjacent lot which also features a ramen place, so their parking becomes strained. Not ideal. Overall, it feels like they have a lot of their elements in place, and very good smoked meats, but service, communication, and some of the finer elements are still in the rough edges territory. read more

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Jake was the best; courteous, friendly, and offered good suggestions. The food was pretty good, too. We were a party of six and ordered from across the menu. Serving sizes were quite ample! No one left the table hungry. read more

The food was good here no complaints!! The Mac & cheese was bomb and half order of pulled pork. I'm not a pork girl but I tried a little today and it was very flavorful and moist forreals!! I got the happy hour oguacamole and chips and it was FIRE!! They give you a really good portion. Also, speaking of happy hour the happy is very good. From Monday thru Friday 3pm until 6pm. They have alcohol bevs and wine for good prices! Very good food options too that will fill you up. The food for me was 5/5 But my drinks that I ordered the happy hour Prickly pear margarita and a red sangria, which was pretty decent. I'll get the drinks a 3/5. Could have been a lil more flavorful and a tad bit more alcohol. My server was really good. Everyone was really nice but my server Riley was amazing. She checked on me at all times and whatever I needed she came and was very attentive and she also recommended really good food options that I ended up ordering which was good. Very good personality and a very cool person. The decor was very nice and very spacious!!! They have a pool table which makes it pretty cool. The bar is nice and very spacious as well. They have live music on the weekends, which sounds pretty cool. I would definitely like to check that out. I will be back here and I love that they have many food options. Very modern place and nice ambience. Also it's the same Cork and Batter that in Inglewood, but different menu. -Marshay D. read more

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Sorry but last time coming here... Menu has been reduced by taking out ribs and tri tip? What BBQ restaurant takes those away. Brisket was super dry, pastrami was weird and server argued with us about cornbread not coming with the order even though it's on the menu. Service was reaaaalllly slow with more servers than patrons. A real bummer that this place has really fallen off. read more

We had a a late lunch/early dinner and we're fortunately enough to have Amanda as our server. She was attentive, friendly and super nice. The BBQ was on point. We will definitely be coming back often.​ read more

Stopped by here for a last minute dinner because we were craving BBQ. We were seated promptly in the side bar area. This part was quieter and not as lively as the main dining room. Our server quickly took our order and the cornbread came out first. Crumb after crumb, we enjoyed every bite with the delicious butter. Then out came the chili which was so yummy and unlike any chili I've had before. The shredded meat gave it a unique texture and lots of flavor. We got the build your own platters and it was the perfect portion for our party of 4. Every bite was tasty! The Mac and cheese was delicious too. Loved the cool cowboy decor here and the comfy seating at large tables. Will be back when we're in town. read more

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First time coming here and the experience was great. We ordered the Slow Smoked brisket sandwich, Smoked Tri-tip sandwich, Roadhouse beef sliders, and some Cornbread. The cornbread is delicious. It had bits of corn kernels and served with a whipped butter. The brisket had to be my favorite. It was very tender and had a nice crust to it. The Tri-tip was also good, not as tender as the brisket, but delicious non the less. They were served with either sweet potato or regular fries. The only disappointing item was the Roadhouse sliders. There really wasn't anything special about them, just seemed plain and ordinary. The Hawaiian bread was a bit dry. Although it had an aioli sauce, I think it needed something more, and the beef patties were a bit dry. The restaurant has a huge bar area in the middle of the restaurant and plenty of seating all around. They have many TV monitors around the restaurant and the bar area. It seems like a great place to watch a game while having drinks and some BBQ. It has more of a modern look inside and is very bright. They have a live band playing in every Saturday at 9pm. Our waiter Rick was the best, he always came around to see if we needed anything. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall, I think we'll comeback to try Happy hour and watch a game Come baby and have some delicious BBQ. Happy Nom Nom! read more

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Servers Amanda & Jake greeted us warmly & they were knowledgeable about the menu. We came for happy hour & we were definitely HAPPY with the food, quality, and value of the food. The restaurant is beautifully designed and gives high class casual vibes. We tried 4 different margs & all were well-balanced and tasty. We will definitely come back. read more

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We visited on a Friday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., and the restaurant certainly did not disappoint. We started with the cowboy candy bacon appetizer, which was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Smoked Brisket Sandwich, and my boyfriend had the Smoked Tri-Tip Sandwich--both were excellent. While the brisket looked a bit dry at first, it was actually very flavorful and paired perfectly with the variety of BBQ sauces they offer. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't very busy, but it definitely picked up by the time we left. The ambiance was great, and it looked like they may offer live entertainment on certain days. There's a nice bar area, plus a pool table, which added to the relaxed vibe. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was very attentive and checked on us regularly without being overbearing. When we're back in town, we will definitely be returning. read more

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When the chef heard it was our anniversary, he made the watermelon salad especially beautiful. Thank you. read more

Cork and Batter Roadhouse - Watermelon Salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Great food and wonderful ambience. great mustaches. The Mac n cheese hit the spot.

Cahley was an amazing server! She was friendly and prompt with service. She smiled. read more

great customer service at the bar. Haley and Antonio treat all customers with hospitality and awesome smile! read more

Haley and Bree were amazing, made the visit a lot more fun and lively! Will definitely be coming back, might be the best spot in Simi! read more

Cork and Batter Roadhouse - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

This is a neat restaurant to visit. The decor and the atmosphere is really appealing and gives a fun roadhouse vibe. Sadly, that's about the best thing the restaurant has going for it. The Patron margarita tree was fun to order and drink. You can pick between 2 and 4 flavored margaritas. The margaritas were average at best, but definitely drinkable. It was fun to try a few different flavors. The cornbread was a bit void of flavor. The honey butter was the highlight, especially the spicy honey butter! I ordered the 3 meat platter and was disappointed to hear that they discontinued offering beef ribs 2 weeks before our visit and on the day of our visit they were out of tri tip. I ended up ordering baby back ribs, brisket and chicken. The baby back ribs were meaty yet not very tender to the bite. The brisket was very dry as if it was left over from the day before. The chicken was very similar, dry in texture and seemed not fresh. I'm not a BBQ conisour so I dont expect perfection, but I know when the meat isn't fresh, juicy and flavorful. I will say my favorite thing was the mashed potatoes. These were some of the best I've had. They weren't just mashed potatoes - they had seasonings and other flavors in the mash which with the gravy made them delicious! Not a great experience for us.. maybe we just came at a bad time or on a bad day.... I can't say I'd be willing to return to give them another shot when not much went right on this visit. read more

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Took my wife and kids out for an early Mother's day dinner. Braden was funny, attentive, and made the night very enjoyable.

Amanda is an excellent server. She has a fantastic personality and is very attentive and prompt.