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!

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!

Selvin's is serving up the epitome of "girl dinner" so the bestie and I had to make a trip to check…read moreit out for ourselves. What is girl dinner you may ask? It's the perfectly curated trio - Dirty Martini, followed by a well dressed crisp Cesar salad, and perfectly hot Truffle French fries. That's girl dinner in a nutshell (trust us on this combo). On their speciality menu it's called "Martinis and Munchies for Two" for $49. An amazing deal split between two friends. Dirty Martini: Some of the best ice cold martinis on this side of town. These cocktails were crafted to perfection and were always a sucker for the blue cheese stuffed olives. Tossed Cesar Salad: A Cesar salad during these hot summer months always hits the spot. Crisp, cold and fresh. The dressing was solid but I must highlight the lightly scattered capers on this salad - so smart and so tasty! Truffle French Fries: After a few martinis these French fries come in clutch. Crispy, hot and perfectly salted - who doesn't love a French fry and an aioli with a kick. Honorable Mention: PASTA. I was very impressed with my pasta dish here. Ordered the pappardelle bolognese and this pasta was a 10/10. Perfectly cooked ribbons of pasta with a hearty meat sauce and the Stracciatella topping sealed the deal for me on this pasta. We had a fabulous girls dinner from start to finish. The ambience at Selvin's is truly magical and we just love the decor and bar area. We had a cozy little booth to ourselves and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Extra kudos to Claudia for being a bubbly, lovely girls girl who was super attentive to us during our meal and made the night A+. Can't wait to come back soon.

Found this place from videos on IG. Happened to be near a city we were visiting recently…read more Husband and wife own the place. The food is top tier, i could taste quality in each dish. Definitely get the gnocchi! The flat iron was bomb too! My gf got the seabass and she enjoyed it Staff is super attentive and chill. We sat at the bar seating. Make a reservation this place packs out!

The food was beyond; loved every dish!…read more We got the smoked eggplant, spaghetti lemon crème, flatiron steak, half chicken, gyro flatbread, and some mocktails--nothing disappointed

Our first visit to Cork Dork was a great one! We made reservations for 5:30pm on a Saturday and we…read morewere seated immediately. The interior of the restaurant is small and feels upscale. The menu is on a small iPad so you can click on a picture a see what the menu item looks like. I liked this feature so I knew exactly what I was ordering. We decided to order the crispy cauliflower, the short rib hummus dish, and baba's chicken. The crispy cauliflower was delicious. I liked the sauce and crispy chickpeas that came with it. We really enjoyed the short rib with the hummus and pita too. The meat was tender and the combination of the flavors was excellent. Baba's chicken was amazing. It was better than I expected. The flavor of the chicken with the couscous and carrots was great. We would get all of these items again. We ended the meal with the chocolatine dessert. This was one of the best desserts we've ever had. The warm chocolate Crossiant bread pudding with the horchata ice cream on top was perfection. I loved the little detail of the sprinkled honeycomb. We would come back just for this dessert! We loved all of the food we ate at Cork Dork and look forward to our next visit!

Three of us came here for dinner and were seated promptly upon arrival. The restaurant is…read morebeautifully decorated, and the service was attentive and professional throughout the evening. As pescatarians, we found the menu somewhat limited. While the food was competently prepared and attractively presented, it did not justify the final bill of $213.77. The meal began with a complimentary amuse-bouche of burrata cream on watermelon tasting which was elegant and flavorful, but small. For starters, we ordered the Hamachi, Salmon Tartare Tacos, and Smoked Trout Toast. Each dish had an interesting concept, but none stood out. The salmon and tartare were ground so finely that they lacked the texture and freshness we expected. For our entrées, we had the Tomato & Burrata and the Sea Bream. The sauce accompanying the burrata was excellent and was the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the sea bream itself was slightly overcooked. We also tried two non-alcoholic drinks: a hibiscus mocktail and a lychee lemonade. Both were pleasant but unremarkable. For dessert, we ordered the peach galette and the chocolate dessert. They were nicely presented but tasted average. The chocolatine contained croissant bits. Given the restaurant's prices, we expected desserts to be better curated and with memorable flavors. Instead, they reminded us of supermarket-quality desserts. Overall, this is a beautiful restaurant with excellent service, but the food did not live up to either the presentation or the price. We'd consider returning for the atmosphere, but not for the value.

I rarely write reviews, but I was so impressed by this place that I had to! The concept is so…read moreunique, the food is delicious, and the customer service was some of the best I've experienced in a long time. I've found myself feeling disappointed with hospitality lately--it seems like genuine, friendly service has become harder to find--but that was absolutely not the case here. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. I had the taco salad, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the best taco salad I've ever had. I also love the variety of food, all of the healthy options, and the fact that it's dog-friendly. Such a great experience all around. We will definitely be back!

My family and I came to Neighborly, it being recommended to me and close by in the area. I know…read morethat they're known for their array of options and a wide variety of food to choose from. I was nervous, though, going into this, because it reminded me of the nearby Topanga Social with a similar concept. After less than a year, the Topanga Social is closing due to one of the reasons being that a ghost kitchen doesn't cater, and therefore, have the expertise, to one certain food type or style. Unfortunately, that's exactly what this ended up being. When we entered, it was an untraditional restaurant experience as you go to a tablet/ screen area and choose from one of the six or so "restaurants" that they have to choose from. In theory, this is super cool! However, certain foods are good because a lot of the times, the people making them worked on perfecting that dish for you and others. Additionally, when you don't have a hostess and/ or server, there's an extra level of relationship building with the customer that you now don't get. People can manage, but it's the customer service that sometimes can make or break a business. This restaurant used to be Social Monk, until they decided to add the five or so other, now essentially, ghost kitchens that all operate under that same old Social Monk roof. Once we paid and finished ordering on the screen, we sat down and waited for our food. The seating area was a bit cramped inside, but expanded to outside which was nice. Inside, they had little tubs of candy around the store for purchase. There's also a fountain and a gelato store nearby, which is great for families looking to make more of their day. The positives? The area is nice. The literal neighbors, like the gelato place next door, are great! The speed in which we got our food was good, too, as well as the variety of options of food that they have available. My food came as a bigger portion size than what I was expecting, so I could hypothetically get maybe two meals out of it. The negatives? The prices aren't the prettiest, like mine coming at $18 (but keep in mind the portioning.) Additionally, when we got our food, it truly was not good. My chicken and chow mein came together on a big plate, however the chicken was cooollllddddd. The noodles were okay and warm, actually, although the chicken had been cold. Bland. Not great. My sister got chicken tenders and fries in which were also incredibly bland and not worth eating even half of. I brought my food back to the counter area where they had registers not in use and asked a worker if I could get a refund. They got a manager, who asked if I wanted them to heat it up, but at that point, I felt so defeated and annoyed, especially for almost $20 worth of food and the last thing I wanted was for it to be heated up in a microwave. Maybe this wasn't their day? Westlake doesn't have much variety, so having options like this is nice and I can see why so many people find them appealing - it's just not good food. A lot of the older people who look like they love eating saltines and rice cakes come here and it's easy to see why. Unfortunately, my sister and I did not like their food due to it being cold, bland, and unseasoned, and we most likely won't be coming back.

Wow! What a great find in Thousand Oaks…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The service was great. Our server, Michael, was incredibly kind and attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and raved about how delicious the food was. He was right! The food was excellent! My ribeye was tender and cooked perfectly. My husband's meal was equally as good. We will definitely be back. It was a fantastic place for our date night but I think it would be equally nice for a celebration.

What an amazing experience, The moment we stepped in we felt so welcomed…read more Phil warmly greeted us, introduced himself and shook our hands. We had the family schnitzel and it was delicious, crispy, fresh and the salad is perfectly dressed. The coffee was smooth as well. The staff was so personable and attentive. The decor and ambiance did not disappoint! We were trying to find something to eat on a road trip and we're feeling disappointed that mostly everything around was chain restaurants and places that lack any personality, we are so glad we tried Phil's. Phil's has a human that feels like it is becoming rare in a sea full of iPad restaurant experiences. We will definitely be returning back and recommending to friends. If you are in the area this is your place.

The food, service, and ambiance was fantastic. We loved the food. We whole heartedly suggest having…read moredinner here!!!

Amazing happy hour !!! The bar service os incredible and the…read morefood and drinks are awesome. Fridays before 4:00 pm its not packed. My opinion its the best happy hour in the 805.

Now that the Downtown Ventura outpost of venerable chain Snapper Jack's is closed, my visit to the…read moreThousand Oaks location last weekend completed the set for me. Three shiny taco shacks to compare. And compare I will. This is definitely my least favorite. It has similar strip-mall vibes to its Camarillo cousin, but that location feels majestic and comfortable, with a large seating area both inside and outside. Here, the inside feels cramped, and the outside feels like the outdoor seating at an old-school Burger King, and that's not a good thing. I think this place was going for the feel of the Ventura location, which is also smaller than Camarillo, but Ventura feels just right, and its outdoor seating is inviting. It doesn't help that I came here from the 23 rather than from the 101, so I don't know how this location fits into the flow of what I understand of life and business and shopping and dining in Thousand Oaks. It was definitely busy when I came, and despite my not liking this particular location, I'm glad the business is doing well. I didn't enjoy my potato tacos as much as I did last time. There was too much special sauce, and it was more watery than I remember. Also, the "combo" is a Mexican-restaurant combo, not a fast-food-place combo, so it includes rice and beans but not a drink. Chalk it up to 2026 or whatever, but this place feels very overpriced now. The people working here were kind and efficient. In general, I think this local chain is very well managed, because all the employees I've ever dealt with at all three locations on maybe a half-dozen total visits have been stellar. They keep the inside very clean, including the bathrooms, which are spotless. When I was leaving, I wanted to fill my water bottle with ice, but I didn't want them to think I was stealing soda, so I asked the woman who had taken my order whether that was all right. She said sure and thanked me for asking. Apparently, some teenagers had been bringing in their own cups and sneaking soda when they thought the employees weren't looking.

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.

Pearl District delivered an outstanding dining experience from beginning to end! Not only was the…read moreambiance inviting and comfortable, every single dish was delicious, making it hard to pick favorites, and it was clear that a lot of care goes into both the flavors and presentation. The beet salad was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. The Brussels sprouts were absolutely incredible and easily some of the best we've had. The salt & pepper shrimp had the perfect balance of savory and sweet, and the quality of the shrimp itself was very high. The braised short ribs were cooked to perfection, and were so tender they practically fell apart with each bite. For dessert, the Wonder bar was a fun surprise and tasted remarkably like a Snickers in the best possible way. The chocolate bread pudding was also a favorite, and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. A special thank you to our server, Nicholas, who was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and struck the perfect balance of checking in without ever being intrusive. Between the incredible food and top-notch hospitality, Pearl District is a place we'll definitely be returning to. Highly recommend!

Why is everything so good!!! Sunday I was on my way to Violet in Westwood but the…read moretraffic.......... Ended up at this gem, it's my second time and thought nothing could exceed my first visit but they did! Ella makes you feel like family, Nick makes one of the best Whiskey Sours out there and Jenna has an infectious smile!! With the Forbes style of service you receive and the wonderful product coming out of the kitchen you can't miss. This dining experience is dialed in by Drea who runs a beautiful floor!! Yep, I'll be back many times!!

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

Out of the way cafe & bar: At Los Robles golf course! Who knew?…read moreBreakfast avocado toast was topped with 2 perfect eggs, much heartier than most places.