This place def is a hidden gem. I didn't realize it was inside the four seasons hotel until we…read morearrived. Once you enter the hotel it's left from the lobby and there is a blue door that is to the bar. From the start, I immediately love the ambience. The dim moody lighting was perfect for a relaxing evening. It's not a large bar but it's intimate and cozy. There are comfortable leather chairs at each table and leather sofas where you can easily pass the time with a cocktail. The drinks were amazing, worth the price. I believe the first drink I ordered was called La D Paris. The service was good as we were provided our own bowl of olives and nuts To have with our drinks. I always appreciate establishments that have someone dedicated to making sure you have water at all times. We never had to ask once. Our server Courtney was great and even ask questions about our tastes upon ordering specific drinks. She was very personable as well. Overall great experience. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because I noticed we had an additional charge on our credit card separate from what we had a receipt for. However, after a few days that pending charge disappeared. It could have been an accidental charge so I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt, more that it didn't actually go through. I would come back again.

We stopped by Prosperous Penny while waiting for our reservation at another restaurant in the…read morehotel, and it turned out to be such a great pre-dinner spot. It's a speakeasy-style bar inside the Four Seasons Westlake Village with a really sophisticated, cozy vibe. Dim lighting, elegant décor, and it feels intimate without being stuffy. The drinks were well done..handcrafted and balanced. I ordered a dirty martini and it hit the spot. For food, we shared the Chips & Caviar, which came with French onion dip, caramelized onions, crème fraîche, topped with caviar (wish there was more of it) and house-made chips. It was rich, salty, and perfect to snack on with cocktails. Overall, it's a great place for drinks if you want something upscale and relaxed. Definitely a nice stop for cocktails before dinner or for a chill night out.

I'm a little reluctant to post a positive review of Oak & Iron, but that's purely out of…read moreselfishness. I really don't need more people finding out about this place and taking my seat. I love slipping into Oak & Iron for a quick drink, and one of the best parts is that you can bring over tacos from Bad Ass Tacos--or really whatever you're eating--and enjoy them with your drink. They don't mind at all. On certain nights, they also serve some seriously high-end BBQ that's definitely worth checking out. The vibe is calm, cool and just a little speakeasy-ish. It's the kind of place where you can actually relax and have a conversation without screaming across the table. They also have a really fun trivia night, and the staff has always been attentive, friendly and completely chill. Bring a friend. Bring a group. Have some food and a couple of drinks. Just please don't tell too many other people about it. Because if I show up and can't get a seat, I'm sitting with you.

Cleanliness: 5 out of 5 Service: 5 out of 5…read moreAtmosphere: 5 out of 5 Drinks: 5 out of 5 Reflection: I don't remember my order, but you know how you go to some-places and you can tell by the quality of the product that you are having an experience and that the people love their job???? That's exactly how I describe my experience at Oak and Iron! You can tell that you're experiencing a work of art and a person's labor of love. Erika was our host and she was phenomenal! I'm definitely looking forward to my next experience at Oak and Iron!

Came here with a group, and we all opted for the tasting menu. Each course was thoughtfully…read morepresented and executed well, and most of the dishes were delicious. The standout was the final savory course: A5 wagyu dipped in a rich onsen egg yolk, which was easily the highlight of the meal. That said, the portions are quite small, and not every course felt equally memorable, so I'm not entirely sure the experience justified the price. Still, the service, presentation, and overall pacing made it an enjoyable dinner--especially for a group looking to celebrate a special occasion or try something different.

My fiance tried this place with his family then brought me here to have a taste. He said the place…read morewas delicious! We drove out and got there after 2.5 hours in traffic. I'm going to say that the service was really nice and the staff was really attentive. There wasn't many other people there, which is not great to see because they deserve more attention! They got nice modern comfortable decor and wide open spaces. We tried the tasting menu for each of us as well as an additional dish of steak. Champagne and sake were our choice of alcohol. The tasting itself was $88 and it serves 9 courses. I recommend having it if you aren't sure what to eat. All the dishes were presented nicely and tasted wonderful. We had an additional tasting after for round 2. Haha not because it didn't fill us up, but because we had to invite more people. The tasting is enough to make sure you're full. Plentiful parking in the lot attached. The location is a bit buried inside where the neighborhood is quiet, but it is definitely worth a try. They have sister restaurants called Omaniku in the 626 area as well. I recommend anyone to come try for anniversary, birthdays, date nights, celebrations, or get togethers! You'll impress them with the taste.

Every time I have dined here it has been a great and enjoyable experience. Tonight I tried the…read morelychee martini which was SO DELICIOUS. We had the pan con tomate for an appetizer and HOLY COW how do they make tomatoes taste so good?! Next, we had the corn cavatelli and Kurobuta Pork for entrees. Absolutely wonderful. Our exceptional waitress, Rosie, went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and that we were enjoying our anniversary celebration. She even sent a scoop of gelato for us to enjoy. After expanding, the ambiance is so cozy and romantic. We love it here and we can't wait to come back soon! -Izzy & Brien

Cork Dork is such a lovely hidden gem! The food is excellent, the cocktails are amazing, and the…read morewine list has a fantastic selection. The atmosphere is wonderful, and this place has so much potential to be the perfect local date night spot or a fun place to hang out with friends. My only complaint is that they close too early! If they stayed open later, I could easily see this becoming a favorite local spot for drinks, dinner, and a fun night out. Absolutely love this place and highly recommend it!

Aubrey gave us the best experience! We were celebrating two of our bdays and also having a girls…read morenight. And she was just so lovely, funny, and sweet. We just wanted her to join the our party! Haha... Ok the food was amazing. We started with the tuna avocado and the humus and it was out of this world. We had the skirt steak and yum!!! Also we had the sea bass and also yum!!! And we finished with the beignets also super yummy

Haley was great. So sweet. Drinks were so tasty! We had a great time outside enjoying drinksread more

RED O is definitely a must-visit restaurant if you live anywhere near Westlake Village or the…read moreThousand Oaks area. This location is at the Westlake Promenade and is in a smaller area of the outdoor shopping center near Shake Shack and Brandy Melville. There's free parking on the side, too, which is nice and convenient. My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and it was an incredibly nice experience. It's dim lit and romantic, all with good drinks and quality food. While it's a tad bit expensive when it's not happy hour, we felt like it was still worth the experience and the occasion. The atmosphere felt right, yet it wasn't too expensive like Nobu. We both ended up getting a drink, mine being a frozen strawberry margarita, and his being a cucumber drink with tajin rim. We ordered our food and it came not too long after the drinks, too. I ordered crunchy tacos that perfectly hit the spot for good Mexican food. The service was good as well, as it was pretty quick and our server was very nice. I've heard happy hour is really nice and worth coming during then, too, but haven't tried it personally yet. However, our experience was really good and we look forward to coming back whether it be for our next nice dinner date or during their happy hour.

The food was complex with flavors, asthetically pleasing in appearance, quite simply I did not…read morehave one bad bite. My wife ordered the branzino, I had the short rib enchiladas, we began the meal with duck taquitos, margaritas, chips and salsa... we ended the meal with the buttercake and tree leches cake., our waiter Edgar was kind, pleasant and informative, we told him we'd be back a d ask to sit in his area. The ambiance was modern with a nice large bar area. We were seated in a booth and had an ok view, not of the kitchen but the bar. We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Kudos to Rick Bayless for opening this place and his recipes.

Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Portions were generous. Highly suggest this for a dining…read moreselection

My best friend and I were in town to catch our buddy in Les Mis over at the Fred Kavli Theater and…read morewe wanted a nice dinner beforehand. Phil's was a great choice because it is cozy and elegant, and there is a small dining room as well as a bar. There's also charming outdoor seating with umbrellas and heat lamps, which we would have been happy to take if there were no more indoor seats. But good to know in case we ever wanna come here with the dogs. But it does seem like the restaurant itself is dog friendly because one couple had their German Shepherd with them inside the restaurant, but maybe that dog is a Service dog. I didn't realize that we needed to make reservations, but luckily for us, we got there early enough that we didn't need one. Our server was very helpful and helping us choose cocktails and we ordered her two faves Debra Webb and Raspberry Rozy Pozy, which were yummy. My best friend ordered the meatloaf and I ordered the chicken schnitzel salad and an order of fries. We both really enjoyed our food, and the portions were large. The service was excellent, and the servers overall are so friendly. Literally everyone we passed by said hello to us, which made us feel very welcome and safe. I will be coming back soon with my husband and my pups for brunch!

Dear Judy, Kristopher,Rafael, Max amino ,Leila,Fernando & Heidi…read more The Four Seasons staff went above and beyond to make our anniversary dinner truly special! What impressed me most was how genuinely attentive and thoughtful everyone was. They actually asked me what I wanted for our special evening, and when I mentioned my love for pumpkin, the chef created two incredible pumpkin specials just for me--one for dinner and another for dessert! Both were absolutely amazing! It's rare to experience this level of personalized service. The creativity, attention to detail, and genuine desire to make our anniversary memorable made us feel incredibly special. Thank you to the wonderful Four Seasons team and talented chef for turning a beautiful anniversary dinner into an unforgettable experience. This is what exceptional hospitality is all about!

Very pleasantly surprised at how good the pasta here is. The lobster bucatini comes with half a…read morelobster including the claw. It's so good that I ordered it 3 times during our stay at the hotel. We also had the lamb pasta which was very good as well. The acidic sauce paired very well with the lamb. For dessert, we had the pumpkin cheesecake which came covered with a glass dome and theatrical smoke comes out of it when opened. The ginger sorbet paired really well with the cheesecake. The restaurant is very beautiful. The outdoor seating overlooks a gorgeous garden with waterfalls into a koi pond. Service was great. They validate parking for the structure or they have valet.

Nonna is a great choice when you want Italian food that feels genuinely homemade without turning…read moredinner into an all-night production. The menu has some interesting options, the food came out quickly, and the service was very good. Quick take: Get the Chilean Sea Bass special if it is available, the homemade pastas, and the Prosciutto Rucola e Grana Pizza. Skip the meatballs. Know that nearly all the pasta is made in-house, while the spaghetti and penne are imported from Italy (if I'm remembering correctly) The Chilean Sea Bass special was the standout and absolutely worth ordering when offered. Since specials change, I would ask about it before getting too attached, but this would be my first choice. Everyone I was with agreed it was standout and wished they ordered it. The pastas are another strength. I do not like cream, and the server told me they could remove those ingredients, which gave me considerably more flexibility with the menu. It is also worth knowing that the spaghetti and penne are the one exception to the house-made pasta because they are shipped in from Italy. The cocktails were creative and interesting, although almost too sweet for me. Service was friendly and efficient. The only real drawback is that the dining room feels cramped, so this is not the place to go if you need a lot of personal space. Overall, Nonna delivers interesting Italian food, excellent homemade pasta and good service.

7.5/10 Came here with my sister and her friends for a little…read moregirls' night. We just wanted to do something a little fancy. It's super pretty inside, but very close quarters, with everything kind of clustered together. Still, it had a really good vibe and felt very typical Westlake, a little hoity-toity in the best way. It's a small space with a lot going on, and there were quite a few big parties for such a small area. I ordered the cacio e pepe, and there was a truffle special on it. I ended up paying about $20 extra just for truffles on a dish that was already on the menu, and honestly, I felt a little upsold. If I were the server, I would've said, "Hey, you're paying a lot more for basically the same dish, maybe try this instead." That's just good service. The pasta itself was tasty: salty, light, lots of Parmesan, and they did give a decent amount of truffle but not for the price. Then there's the portion. It was a joke. I'm not expecting Buca di Beppo sizes, but for a nearly $50 pasta, I expected a little more. Flavor-wise it's an 7.5/10, but for the price and size, I was really disappointed. That's just my opinion, and everyone has their own. The octopus ($26) was tender and delicious with a balsamic reduction, served over a fresh arugula salad with pickled onions, cannellini beans, and olives. The white sauce was kind of plain and could've used some salt or pepper. For $26 I got three pieces, technically one leg cut up, but it was tender and really good. 8/10. The Caesar salad was good, but the croutons were too dry and hard to get a fork into. Maybe I just don't like that style. The bread was good, though. The wine was very good. We had the Antinori, and they have a really great wine selection, which I really enjoyed. Heads up: portions here are definitely small, so plan on ordering a couple of dishes each. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back unless I was invited. It wouldn't be my first pick. I'd rather go to Basta, which is hands down amazing. No offense, Nonna, sorry!

Had dinner here and let me tell you...FANATIC FLAVORS! The…read morefilet was my favorite dish hands down! Thank you to Ryan & Andreis for the service and the wonderful recommendations. I will definitely be back

I went with my friends for my 22nd birthday and lemme tell you, this restaurant was life changing…read more The aesthetic of this restaurant is absolutely stunning and the pasta is to die for!!! Our sommelier was so informative and outstanding. Mia our sever was amazing and had the best service. Will be returning, definitely recommend!!!!