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    Fogo de Chão

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBrazilian, Steakhouses, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Yummy cheese bread gluten free!
    Julie K.

    Food was delicious and the service was amazing. We loved the filet mignon board, and the chicken sliders were delicious Tristan and Nico were awesome.

    Jennifer H.

    We had a large part of 10 and we were able to make an easy reservation online for a Friday night. The staff were very welcoming. We dove right into the beautiful salad bar and enjoyed a wide variety of table cut meats. Everything was delicious and the attention given to our group was definitely noticed. Our water cups were always full. Clean plates provided before we even asked. And the delicious meats kept coming until we could eat no more. Definitely visit Fogo de Chao for a wonderful evening of food and fun.

    Michael S.

    John is on top of everything going on without ever making things feel rushed or chaotic. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and keeps everything running smoothly in a way that feels natural, not forced. He makes the whole experience more welcoming, and clearly has the kind of presence that fits a leadership role in any restaurant.

    My reservation
    Minh N.

    Made a reservation on Easter for dinner, got sat promptly but no one had approached my table until my boyfriend had to ask someone to help us with service. While waiting for 20+ minutes of no service, I saw there about 2 meat guys, 2 servers, 3 bussers, 1-2 bartenders and 1 host. And it was fairly busy. Countless workers had walked by and no one had checked in with us. I'm going through a lot mentally but I felt forgotten and not acknowledged. It was supposed to be a special night but honestly felt ruined. I walked out with my boyfriend. Other locations are way better

    Yes, Please
    Anthony D.

    Of the four Fogo de Chao locations I've been to, the one in Thousand Oaks is easily the nicest. Unfortunately, similar to my experience at the other locations, the customer service can't keep up with what the ambiance and price point demand of it. There was one Gaucho who was flat out rude, but for the most part, it just seems like employees aren't well trained. That being said, there are a few who stood out because they provided the type of service you expect when you're spending close to $100 per person. The salad bar was regularly refilled and the endless variety of meats were constantly offered to us, but this location does seem to over salt their meat. Fogo de Chao in Thousand Oaks is a great restaurant for special occasions. I can't wait to come back and feel the Picanha in my belly trying to pop the button off my jeans!

    $78 per person for cold sides and 5 shavings of cheap cuts. I asked for some (advertised in the menu) FILET MIGNON after 2 hours.
    Albert C.

    I have been to several Fogo de Chao restaurants and this was the worst experience ever! The sides were cold when served and we waited 10 to 20 minutes in-between small tiny cuts of meat. We were there for almost 2 hours and I got 5 tiny servings of meat. I left the restaurant HUNGRY! Two time I asked the servers who were talking amongst themselves if they could bring FILET to our table and after 2 hours and asking several times they finally bought some over a I got 1 tiny shaving. That was what I sum up as a complete waste of money!!! I paid $78 per person for 5 shavings of meat over 2 hours. GO TO A REAL STEAKHOUSE IF YOU WANT A GOOD MEAL! TRUST ME! I WILL NOT WASTE MY HARD EARNED MONEY HERE AGAIN!!!! GRADE F- $78 per person for cold sides and 5 shavings of cheap cuts over 2 hours. I asked several employees for some (advertised in the menu) FILET MIGNON and after sitting there for 2 hours finally got 1 tiny shaving. Complete waste of money and date night with my wife. Hugely disappointed!!!

    Rebecca G.

    This was an amazing foodie experience and I highly recommend! An absolute MUST! Such a fabulous dining adventure here at Fogo de Chao! This location at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks is so nice... plenty of parking, beautiful dining room and beautiful patio seating as well. The service is great! The hostesses kindly greet you when you walk in and literally right when you're seated the server comes and introduces herself and for us first timers, offered a quick run down of what their dining experience is all about... BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR WONDERFUL SERVER SARAH! She was a doll! So thorough and attentive throughout our meal. We never felt rushed or forgotten and she went out of her way to make sure our dinner was awesome as did the rest of the staff throughout our time there. Not overkill- just professional and friendly. The food! Was so good! We started with their seafood tower which was excellent! The lobster tail, (4 small quarters-a few bites each), was so good! Also included 4 tasty claws, about 8 shrimp, some crab legs (very messy and hard work to get the meat out) and very fresh tasty mussels. I wish they included oysters and I also wish they'd serve the crab already shelled cocktail style. I think $112 is overpriced and only because I'm comparing it to Mastros which offers about the same amount of seafood including oysters and a large helping of crab cocktail (and no mess) for $80. Still I do recommend it just be prepared for the mess :o) The Market Table & Feijoada Bar is amazing! So much to choose from and so hard to not over eat! Included with the meals whether you choose an entree or the full CHURRASCO which is where they're constantly bringing a variety of meats to the table! 2 of us had that and 2 of us ordered the SINGLE CHURRASCO CUT with top & bottom sirloin *excellent! Then of course we finished off with an espresso martini and shared the Brûlée Cheesecake oh my gosh drool drool! So good! This truly was an amazing dinner and clearly I recommend it! Very pricey (personally think it's a little overpriced) and honestly not a restaurant I'd come to other than for special occasions and we don't mind spending money on an excellent dinner but for four people w/drinks and an appetizer you're looking at a $500 meal! Enjoy!!

    Anthony S.

    You know when you dine out that you want to get that experience in a Restaurant that is amazing and that wow experience, I didn't get this here. I would have given this visit a 5 star review, however I will tell you why! First impressions are so important in any business that you goi into. This was my first time ever dining at the location. As I entered I made it clear to the Hostess that this was my first time here and I didn't really understand the Menu. She handed me too different menus and that my Server would explain how it all works, ok. So briefly I asked how does the self serve Salad bar work and she said it costs $39.00 per person and if you want meat it would be an additional cost up to around $79.00 per person. Mind you not it's all you can eat. But really how much can we really eat? So I was waiting for the server to explain to me the different options that are available and she really didn't explain to us how it all works. So as I'm setting here I Saw a Big Hamburger go by my table and I said I would order that along with the Salad Bar. The Burger was Delicious and the cost of it would blow you away and unfortunately I'm not going to tell you the cost. You'll have to experience it yourself. So to some it all up. It would have been better and more pleasant if the Server would have explained the brief explanation of the menu's and inform the customer how it all works rather than just asking us are you ready to order. So I didn't get the wow experience I was expecting. Knowledge is priceless and it goes a long way when the employees become the Teacher and inform their guests how it all works.

    Austin Hope & Crème brûlée

    The food and service was great, especially our server, Lucas, who was so polite and pleasant, and opened our Austin Hope cab quite excellently! Thank you, Lucas! You rock!

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    1 month ago

    Great food , plus Manny was outstanding, attentive and charming. Manny made our evening

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    10 days ago

    Adam & Lucus made our night!! Absolutely impeccable service and mouth savoring food. I can't wait to visit again: thank you guys!!

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    Lukas did an outstanding job as our waiter tonight! He did a wonderful job. Very attentive, personable and attentive.

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    Great service and a great dinner once again. John as always took care of us and we'll be back again soon!

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    Trying this today for dinner, birthday celebration. I will post review after. Fingers crossed, good food, good service

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    Ask the Community - Fogo de Chão

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes, every day all day!

    Can I person order off the regular menu when the entire party selects churassco experience?

    Yes absolutely!!

    Is there a bar?

    Yes!

    If you just order picanha is anything included besides the meat?

    the all you can eat buffet is included too, as far as I know

    What time does brunch start and end on the weekends?

    BRUNCH SAT 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM SUN 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM… Read more

    How much is the all you can eat currently?

    Dinner is $69 per person

    While this is a steak house, what's available if he came with his meat eating friends?

    Salads and fish plate , roasted veggies ,

    Can I bring in my own wine and if so what is the corkage fee?

    35$ for a 750ml bottle

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    Selvin’s Restaurant & Lounge

    Selvin’s Restaurant & Lounge

    4.2(320 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$$

    My wife and I came here on a quiet Sunday evening for dinner. Immediately we noticed that the…read moreinside of the restaurant was nicely decorated and well lit, an appropriate space for a lovely dinner, or so we thought. At the time the dining room was sparsely populated, only a few other tables were seated. We were seated quickly by the hostess and ordered within a few minutes of sitting down; my wife ordered the seafood pasta I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and the tomato burrata salad as an appetizer. After about 20 minutes the waitress returned to let us know that they were out of the pasta, so my wife asked for the risotto instead. The salad arrived quickly, however my wife noted that it was missing grilled peaches that were listed in the menu description, a disappointment. The salad itself was balsamic dressed cherry tomatoes with a single piece of burrata on top. Another 40 minutes later our entrees finally arrived. Much to my dismay my dish lacked any appreciable character; it was as if they had cooked six month old frozen pasta and thrown up a brown sauce with fried sage on top. My wife's risotto was mostly cheese but was also similarly devoid of other flavors. Now to be fair to the folks here, I did mention to the waitstaff that the flavors in the food were off and they did reduce the bill. They were also apologetic about the wait we faced. Nevertheless, restaurants have three things they need to do well in order to be successful: food, service and ambience. Perhaps if they improved the quality of the food and the time to service more people would come. Needless to say, but I won't be returning.

    As a Yelp Elite Squad member, I'd been fortunate enough to attend a special event at Selvin's many…read moremonths ago. I'd been wanting to go back and take Dear Hubby to enjoy this very special re-imagining of the previous space, which had been an Irish pub incarnation. When our sister-in-law and two nieces were in town, the five of us were able to spend a quick evening together at Selvin's. We had been working on a project at our house, and by the time we got finished and ready to go out there wasn't a lot of time left as we went on a weeknight and they close at 9:00. I'm surprised that having a full bar, and being attached to a hotel property, that they would hang it up so early - even 9:30 or 10:00 would make more sense. It's such a charming place; seems a shame to have to call it a night so early. The ambiance is absolutely divine, especially out here in suburbia. It's very innovative in its layout. The lighting was carefully planned and is very effective in creating a special mood. And, what can be said about the wall of roses? It's tailor-made for snapping fun photos, that's for sure. The chef is sending out creative and Dee-Licious dishes from the kitchen. Yes, I know how to spell delicious, but it is worth adding the accented flair to stating the fact that this is a cut above many other dining establishments in the Conejo Valley. Dear Hubby and I shared Pappardelle Pasta and a Tuna Tartare appetizer. Both were excellent. One of our nieces ordered the taco platter. Wait till you see the photo. The only thing that was disappointing, menu-wise, was that bread wasn't included, so we ordered some as a side. Two little slices. I've forgotten the price, but I recall that it turned into sticker shock when we saw what was served. I'm tickled that they offer a nice array of zero proof cocktail options. They aren't inexpensive - apparently spirits without alcohol aren't any less (or maybe only slightly less?) than the full-spirited options. Still, it's nice to have the option. Our out of town family members LOVED Selvin's; it was a big hit with all of us. As an added bonus, there was a guitarist playing beautiful acoustic music when we arrived and were seated in the lounge area. Major extra credit!

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    Ahi Tuna Poke (Soy Glaze, Scallion Curls, Avocado Puree, Furikaki Condiment, Daikon, Crispy Wontons)

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    Old Place - Salad with meat & cheese on the side

    Old Place

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    First time here and who knew it was so close to home?! My hubby saw The Old Place on the travel…read morechannel, food paradise show so we had to come down and check it out. We made reservations to dine inside and the food was great. Big portions so we all had leftovers to take home. The service was great and the property feels like you're so far into the mountains. We had great music provided by local musicians, who play for tips so if you want to support them, bring cash! I would come again but this time dine outside and so I can sit under the trees and watch the beautiful peacocks. They have tons of outside seating. We had sourdough bread, broccoli salad, wine, brown ale, half chicken with salad and loaded bake potatoe, fish special, and bone in steak with salad and bake potatoes. We finished it off with mixed berry cobbler and chocolate lava cake. Delicious!

    We found The Old Place on Google and decided to give it a try because of its cute, rustic…read moreaesthetic. We were hungry after our Malibu Wine Hike. However, we were surprised by the pricing for what is essentially a takeout operation: $28 for a steak sandwich, $24 for a chicken sandwich, $24 for a breakfast burrito, $17 for bread and butter, and $9 for a cookie--all with a required 18% gratuity. We hoped the quality of the food would justify the cost, but unfortunately, it did not. After waiting a long time for our order, we finally sat down to eat, only to be very disappointed. * The Fries: These were thick, over-seasoned, and over-fried potato wedges. * The Steak Sandwich: Consisting only of steak and onion, it was incredibly dry and unappealing. * The Burrito: Entirely bland and lacked flavor with eggs and over fried bacon bits and potatoes * The Coffee: Even the iced lattes at the coffee shack were bad - tasted very milky with very little espresso and warm. Our mocha latte was horrible as the chocolate powder was not mixed well, clumpy on the bottom of the cup The meal felt greasy and unhealthy, and despite being hungry, we couldn't even finish half of it. The food was absolutely disgusting. We threw everything in the trash bin. I wouldn't recommend this spot and certainly won't be returning. It felt very much like a one time money grab as no one in our family will be revisiting this place. Even Jack in the Box would be better.

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    Phil’s - Steakadilla

    Phil’s

    4.5(631 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    I've been wanting to try Phil's for a while and I am sure glad I finally made it there…read more I met a friend for dinner early - like 3:30 early. The restaurant is quaint with outside seating and a cool saloon type atmosphere in the bar. The menu offers a variety of apps, salads, main entrees and flavors. My friend and I ordered the meat loaf. Upon arrival the slab was a healthy size, sitting on a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with curly onion rings. It did not disappoint. We followed our dinner with their combo cobbler. Yum. Here's the thing, our visit began at 3:30 and I believe we left at 7:30! Phil and staff came by appropriately to check on refills, etc but never "encouraged" us to be on our way. If you haven't tried Phil's you should do so. Food choices and food itself were excellent. Prices are reasonable (there's a cash price vs credit price) and you'll feel like you're part of their family.

    This was our third time here as we really enjoyed our last few times and love supporting a small…read morebusiness! We came on Wednesday, May 6 during their happy hour when hardly anyone was in there. Phil was our bartender and he's great! It was now 5pm and another bartender was clocking in. We asked to close out. Our tab was around $50. When I got the check back to sign it was $61. We had been charged $9 for someone else's glass of wine. Ok fine not a big deal we caught it and Phil refunded us $9 cash right then and there. I handed Phil a $20 bill for tip to say thank you (on a $50 tab) and he put it in the staff tip jar. We signed our receipt saying $61 (put "cash" in the tip line) and left. Now here's my issue, when my credit card statement posted it now says $71. So someone took an extra $10! I have worked in the restaurant industry over 13 years and tip fraud is not ok. I tipped you guys in cash and someone took more! I called on 5/8 and left a voicemail. And then called on 5/13 and actually spoke to someone quickly and they said they would call me back, but no one called me back! It's a small business and I know Phil is working hard to make his place great so I know it's not Phil. But hey Phil, check your employees. This isn't cool and the only reason for this review is because I tried twice to solve this issue over the phone. For future patrons, please double check your receipts as well as your credit card statements!!!

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    Grilled chicken club sandwich with fries - $21. Very good

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    Mastro's Steakhouse

    Mastro's Steakhouse

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    Went to Mastro's Steakhouse recently and Brittney was incredible. Super friendly, attentive, and…read morereally great about making recommendations without ever being pushy. We tried the maple glazed steak bacon appetizer and the jumbo prawn & filet -- both were amazing. The filet was cooked perfectly and the prawns were so good. Overall, it was just a really great experience. Brittney genuinely cares about her guests having a good time, and you can tell. Will definitely be back.

    I had previously been to the Thousand Oaks location of Mastro's Steakhouse for a work function and…read morereally enjoyed it, so for Mother's Day I suggested my daughters and I go there for dinner. We had a 7:45 reservation and waited about 15 minutes, which honestly wasn't a huge issue considering it was Mother's Day and we booked last minute. We sat in the bar area, which was semi-dark and a little loud, but still had a nice atmosphere overall. Our waitress, Britney, was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered drinks, bread came out quickly, and we placed our dinner order. When the food arrived, the plates were extremely hot as usual, so we waited a moment before touching them while our sides were still being served. As Britney was serving the asparagus, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese, one of my daughters noticed a hair on her plate. Britney immediately stopped and asked what was wrong. My daughter explained, and Britney asked if she wanted a clean plate or an entirely new meal made. My daughter seemed uncomfortable and just asked for a clean plate. Britney took the plate back to show the kitchen and returned with the steak, but without the asparagus that had originally been on the plate. I didn't say anything at the time, but what disappointed me was that she later served the remaining asparagus pieces that had been left over from the original serving dish. We still tried to enjoy the rest of our evening, and overall the service was pleasant, but I was honestly surprised nothing was replaced or comped considering the situation. I wasn't looking for anything free, but I did expect a little more attention to detail and hospitality, especially at a restaurant with Mastro's reputation.

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    CharcoalNiku - USDA Prime Ribeye Cap

    CharcoalNiku

    4.7(114 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    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.

    They have reopened after a long hiatus. And I am SO glad they did, this area (Agoura / Westlake /…read moreOak Park / TO) needs a place like this... What has changed? Ken is now running FOH, and he's a real pro. They have two new FOH servers who show their newbieness but they definitely have promise. New chef (but with Will still overseeing the kitchen) - there is just a hint of variability in the temperatures of individual dishes but I trust they will nail that down. I do appreciate they remember how I like my meat...and I trust they will get their consistency place which will move them from excellent now to GREAT. The menu is mostly the same (for those that loved their original menu - the chawanmushi egg custard and chicken wings are still there, though the chicken wings lost a little of their unique and beguiling crispness, which I hope they will find again. They flavours are still off the hook...The shishito peppers and whole squid seem to be missing) They also added a tasting menu which, for those unfamiliar with Charcoal Niku's style of modern Asian fusion cuisine, is a great introduction. At $88 for 9 courses ($118 for a one serving sake and wine pairing) the price is actually quite reasonable for the quality of the ingredients, prep, and presentation. All in all, I am very glad they are back, and if you haven't tried them, I could not recommend Charcoal Niku more. So much so I have friends from LA, 30-45 minutes away, who are constantly asking me, "When are we going back?" 'Nuf said.

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    CharcoalNiku - Amberjack Puri

    Amberjack Puri

    CharcoalNiku - Duck Breast Unaplum

    Duck Breast Unaplum

    CharcoalNiku - SRF ShortRib

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    SRF ShortRib

    Paul Martin's American Grill - Braised Short Ribs with house-made mashed potatoes, horseradish cream, and beef jus

    Paul Martin's American Grill

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Happy hour specials

    We went to Paul Martin's for the first time in over 3 years last night and they knocked it out of…read morethe park. We arrived about 10 minutes early for our 6pm reservation for a party of 6 and were seated promptly along the window looking out at the patio. The interior of this restaurant has always been well lighted but not too bright and classic with warm woods. Our server greeted us promptly and took our cocktail order. She was polite, enthusiastic and charming all in one. Drinks came out promptly and correctly made. Tito martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives. Olives were hand stuffed not out of a jar and a bottle of Caymus conundrum and a Coors light draft. Now to the food. We started with the crispy calamari and rustic cheddar biscuits. The calamari were indeed crispy and well-seasoned with salt and pepper and served with a good cocktail sauce and a spicy aioli. The cheddar biscuits were elevated with a great honey thyme butter. The entrees came out in about 15 minutes and all 6 of us raved about the taste and quality of them. 3 of us had the Halibut with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Bonnie had a filet with the Oscar topping and roasted cauliflower, perfectly cooked medium rare. One of us had the prime rib French dip and she loved it, without the horseradish sauce. One friend needed to stary lite and had the Caesar salad with shaved parmesan, which he said was perfect and not overdressed. Our final taste of the night was an order of the Warm Butter cake with extra ice cream for dessert. Topped with fresh berries it was the perfect last bite. We will be back and it won't take 3 years this time.

    Love this place. They have a great happy hour that goes to 6. I ordered the buffalo cauliflower and…read morethe chicken tacos with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. We sat outside since it was such a nice day. For dessert (no happy hour desserts) was the butter cake. Plenty of parking!

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    Paul Martin's American Grill - Cedar Plank Steelhead with shallots and bacon

    Cedar Plank Steelhead with shallots and bacon

    Paul Martin's American Grill - Raspberry Martini with house-infused vodka and muddled raspberries

    Raspberry Martini with house-infused vodka and muddled raspberries

    Paul Martin's American Grill - Bistro Cheeseburger featuring grass-fed Angus and Tillamook cheddar cheese

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    Bistro Cheeseburger featuring grass-fed Angus and Tillamook cheddar cheese

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