Stopped by for some happy hour drinks and food. We came during live horseracing, not…read moreintentionally, and it gets pretty loud and wild during the races. Kinda fun to watch people get exciting and cheer for their horse. Chips and Guacamole Guacamole was delicious. It wasn't just mashed avocado; this had tomatoes, onion, and some really nice seasonings in it. Pico de Gallo was fresh, tomato heavy and refreshing. Mix them together and you've got a nice appetizer. The chips seemed like they were fresh fried on site, tasted fresh and were hearty enough to hold up to the guac. Wings The wings were really nice sized and finished over fire leaving a nice char texture and taste. The BBQ sauce seemed bland to me. It needed a little more sweet and a little more spice, I didn't taste much of either. Overall, great chicken but could use a different or more flavorful sauce. Crispy Chicken Tacos The tacos came out looking good, all dressed up in a fresh fried tortilla shell. The chicken itself was kinda dry and didn't taste freshly made. The shell was nice and crispy and tasted really good. Overall, the chicken tacos were not my favorite here.

Well-done bar/grill classics. I highly recommend the fish and chips + tri-tip entrees…read more Great for solo dining, groups, and families!

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!

There's alway that nice factor of trying someplace new. This was a find from one of our friend…read more Which was also a hit from another friend who's dined before. We had a dinner reservation last Saturday which we showed up a little early to have a cocktail before hand. It's located inside of a strip mall with loads of parking. A decent size patio seating. When you walk in, you're greeted with the hostess who were amazing. Right infront of you is the bar area. That itself isn't big at all. There's a few seat along the bar area and that's about it. Also inside dining isn't big as well. Restaurants wasn't massive but nice and quaint and very busy. We were told that if we wanted to grab a drink and take it outside to a spot while we wait for our table it would be fine. They would come get us once it's ready. Cocktails and wine menu was quite nice. They do allow you to bring up to two bottles for a corkage fee. Which we did take advantage of. But beforehand, started off with their smoke and sour cocktails. Mezcal, lime, hibiscus juice, farm egg whites and cherry bitters. It was quite delicious and that smoked mezcal, wow. If you like mezcal, it's worth trying. Bar area isn't big so we had to stand there and wait for our drink. Maybe a 10 to 15 minutes later, we were informed our table was ready. We were seated right behind the bar area for a table for four. I believe Jonathan was our waiter. Very sweet and friendly. Also, it did seemed like a lot of regulars. All the staff members seem to know everyone that was dining. Menu is limited but quite impressive. We started off with a few shared plates before the entrees. -Ember roasted red beets with preserved lemon crèma, spiced pumpkin seeds, pickled Fresno chilis and mint. Wow, it was delicious. The flavors with the beets, kiss kiss. -Smoke trout toast- blisters cherry tomatoes, candy beets, wild arugula, crème fraiche and lemon. This was top dish for starters from all of us. The flavor of the trout was the star of the dish. Highly recommend. -Mushrooms flatbread- shiitake, buna shimeji and oyster mushrooms, tarragon, fiore di Latte mozzarella and crème fraiche. Mushrooms lovers with amazing variety all combined together for a delicious bite. -Spicy scampi flatbread- rock shrimp, parsley, garlic, Calabrian chilis and parmigiano reggiano. It's literally having a seafood scampi but on a flatbread. Wow wow, favorite out of the two flatbread. Definitely recommend. Entrees, Manila clams and salt spring mussels tossed in spaghetti with Calabrian chilis and parsley. The flavors were excellent. Simple but very tasty. -Crispy gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, basil in a Parmesan fondue. It's alway a hit or miss for me but this was a hit. And the elk which was maybe a special. Not quite sure the whole description but it was very tasty. Plus it was very tender and cooked perfectly and mixed with a sauce and topped with crispy onions. Another hit. Lastly we actually had room left for dessert which was the bread pudding. Hot with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect way to end an amazing meal. The service was great. Food was excellent and highly recommended. Each dish had its unique taste that was delicious. Everything ordered was outstanding and no crumbs were left. We would definitely be back.

Absolutely love it here. My biggest regret is I moved out of State 9 mo ago. But being back for a…read morecouple days made it a no-brainer to stop in. The food is inspired, and insanely delicious. The people are the best (great seeing you, Annie! Sorry I missed you, Vicki!). 8:15pm and still a lively crowd inside, everyone enjoying themselves. Naveed took care of me at the bar where I began with the perfectly prepared Moody Rooster Old Fashion. Added to that Just a couple appetizers this time: the Burrata and Artichoke, and the Sea Bream crudo. The former had a beautiful burrata mound atop artichoke hearts, pine nuts, and olive oil. Perfect blending of flavors. The crudo was equally well-received. An ample pile dressed up in the center of a shallow bowl, with plenty of olive oil, as opposed to being slices merely laid flat on a plate. Fortunately I'll be back in the area in a week. can't wait to return!

Stars across the board! What an amazing evening here at Cork Dork. What a gem tucked in and away…read morefrom all the hustle and bustle. First time in for dinner and was pleasantly greeted at the hostess stand, whom let us in early for our reservation. You enter the restaurant to what seems like a cozy little dining room but then surprised with this added enchanting area. Which I might add, comes with a cool hidden library for private events. After getting comfortable and enjoying our experience perusing the menus via tablet, we were pleasantly welcomed by...Rosie. By far, top five best experiences at a restaurant, all thanks to her. She took us all throughout the menu, made amazing recommendations, and took our evening and completely escalated our night. From the wine, to the amazing plates, to the delicious desserts, all was absolutely top tier. My favorite by far, was the wild mushroom risotto which was out of this world. If I can't compliment the food enough, Rosie was just amazing. I mentioned to her before we left, "it's as if you took us up on a hot air balloon ride with and ever so gently brought us back down to earth." That's what our evening was like in best terms. Thank you again to the staff and owners at Cork Dork. Most of all, thank you again to Rosie. We will definitely be back for another amazing visit.

At the Cork Dork, you can expect great service and delicious food. Their Branzino is the best dish…read moreon their menu. It's incredibly delicious, and what makes it unique is the creamy brown sauce they add on top. We've tried many branzino dishes all over the world and this one is simply THE BEST!

Not only is Neighborly the best lunch spot in the neighborhood, it is also the most delicious and…read moreamazing spot for catering! First and foremost, Andrea Uyeda, the Director of Catering, is truly something special. She is kind, communicative, attentive, and cares so much about the happiness and full tummies of others! She goes above and beyond to make sure you are getting exactly what you want and need from the menu. The catering menu is extensive, yet offers simple package options to feed a group. And when I say, EVERYTHING is to die, for I mean it! I regularly feed a group of 30-40 "foodie" adults and they raved about this catered lunch. Pricing is very reasonable, serving sizes are generous, and the spread created by Andrea and the catering team was simply beautiful. I will definitely be using Neighborly in the future and cannot recommend this enough! One thing to note, review notes the location is in Thousand Oaks but there is a beautiful new location in Brentwood off San Vicente that must be visited! The energy is vibrant, the menu options are various yet intentional, and the team is beyond friendly. Cannot say enough good things!

It was super cute, nice views…read more Service is helpful and friendly. You can order from a kiosk and choose from a few different restaurant menus. They have candy for sale in there too. Always appealing to those with a sweet tooth (like me) I had a chicken Caesar salad. It was delish. The only thing I'd say about the salad is that the pieces need to be smaller. I don't usually have to use a knife with a salad. The amount of dressing it was tossed in was exactly how I like. It's a big salad and I had a late lunch. So good. It was full of chicken and avocado. The food does take a little while to come out though. It was kind of a long wait for 4 salads with my mom and sisters. There's plenty of seating and parking but I'm sure at busier times it's packed. However, salad was a 9.5/10. I'd definitely eat it again next time I'm in the area.

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.

Absolutely fantastic. This was an E-Ticket ride Where do I…read morestartm. The service was amazing.. I didn't even order but just asked our waiter to bring out what he liked.b I wanted the octopus, but was hungry, so they put it in a spectacular fettacini. I really appreciate when you ask the staff what's good and they don't say everything. The Brussels and Mac and cheese was awesome best of my lifem The drinks and the bar is... Spectacular.. every custom drink was an atomic bomb of flavor. The best part was going to the back bar.. wow I'm coming here all the time. The drinks were phenomenal. The food was simply amazing. It was

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!

I must have been having a bad day six years ago when I wrote the previous review…read more I have since eaten at Snapper Jacks numerous times. We are more understanding of higher prices now that that is the norm. I understand that they need to keep up with costs. Anyway, we are big Snapper Jack's fans and I am sorry for my review six years ago.

I've been going to Snapper Jacks for years now and go at least once a week. I've tried a lot on…read moretheir menu and have enjoyed everything. Some of my favorite menu items are the bean and cheese burrito sauce and you have to order it wet. The red sauce they put on top is very flavorful and not spicy, which is great. I also love the shrimp tacos. The grilled or battered shrimp are both good choices and you have to try the crispy flour tortilla for the shrimp tacos. It's an amazing combo with shack sauce, cabbage and a plentiful amount of jack cheese. You also can't miss out on the cinnamon sugar chips! About $4 for a huge bag filled! Enough for a family or multiple people. The manager always remembers us and is very friendly. The service is consistently good and it's a cute place with surfing memorabilia and a surfing movie always playing on the tv.

I've been wanting to try out Pearl District for some time. I had heard only good things about it…read moreand it lived up to the hype! It might be my new favorite restaurant in Westlake Village! It's a totally different menu than anywhere else. Unique flavors and textures, a fusion of modern, Mediterranean, Asian and Latin cuisines. Everything we had was delicious. My husband and I shared a baguette with it's yummy chimichurri-ish olive oil, the artichoke dish, shishito peppers, braised short ribs, salt and pepper shrimp (which should be renamed in my opinion because it makes it sound much less than it is!), and the branzino (cooked beautifully with its yummy sauce and squash). For dessert we got the wonder bar. It was rich and delicious. Pretty sweet and sticky though. Next time I'd like to try the chocolate bread pudding instead. Service was on point too. Chuck was super nice and on top of everything. The ambiance was like you're at a restaurant on the west side. Adult vibes, which is nice for those who need a getaway from children things. I totally recommend it and will definitely be back to try everything else on the menu!

First time experience & I am already excited to come back & try other delicious dishes! Staff is…read moresuper friendly & helpful. Ordered 3 appetizers: lobster tempura, crispy pork belly, & shishito peppers. 10/10 all three Two entrees: Branzino was cooked & paired to perfection from the sauce it laid on to the veggie medley YUM!! I can still savor it as i type! Wow The Pad Thai was not your traditional however, very very delicious if you want a vegetarian dish - this hits deliciously different. Light yet filling & full of flavor! Drinks yes please! Bartender!!! Snaps snaps for you!! Cheers mate Ambiance is super clean, chic & chill romantic vibe!

I absolutely love the food here, and the views are amazing. Posting the menu for reference!read more

Usually like this place since I live close by. Have stopped in for breakfast several times - always…read moregood. Ordered food to go today and it was not good. 2 breakfast burritos. $30. One chorizo and 1 bacon. Took it home and couldn't believe what I saw. More tortilla than egg. For $15? Took it back and they made new ones. A little better. Still nowhere close to other breakfast burritos in town (La Esquina is 10X better). But no bacon. It was rainy with only one other table so it wasn't as if they were busy. And they did have a line cook working. Zero excuse. Can't trust their quality any more. Last time for me.