5/15/2026 Stopped by for lunch today. Glibert was our…read moreamazing server. He was kind, professional and efficient. We started with drinks and soups. My wife had the cream of mushroom and I had the pazole. Both were excellent. We also ordered the same dish which was the avocado chicken sandwich. The service, food and ambiance were perfect. Highly recommended.

Mother's Day Was Ruined. And I Need the Owner to Know…read more Let me tell you something. I've worked in five-diamond restaurants. I've worked Applebee's got the pin to prove it. Fried chicken spots. Everything in between. So when I tell you what happened here, know that I'm not some customer who doesn't understand how restaurants work. I know exactly how they work. My best friend lives in Camarillo and honey, he has been raving about this place for months. Every time someone comes to visit, he brings them here. He made our Mother's Day reservations well in advance. Our party of six. This man has easily dropped thousands of dollars in this restaurant. He loves this place. Loved. We arrived early. Server was ok. Seated us at 11, full house, two-hour window we understood the assignment. I ordered the chicken and waffles. Everything came out hot and fast. We're laughing, talking, having the best time and then I look down at my plate. There is a bug. Crawling. Through my eggs. My son grabbed his phone and got the picture. My husband God bless him, shot up to find a manager because that's what you do. That's what any reasonable person does. He found her. Her name is Cheryl. And Cheryl said... "You should've taken it up with the server." Strike one. Then she walks over to our table with an attitude and before I can even hand her my plate, she looks at me and says, "How do you want your eggs?" Like I'm supposed to take the same food back. The food with the bug in it. I was stunned. Not just by the question by the energy. It was off putting. She was annoyed. Like somehow WE were the problem. My kids were horrified. My best friend, the man who loves this restaurant was completely embarrassed. I asked to look at the menu. I wanted something different. Reasonable, right? We waited. The server came back, completely in the dark, said something like "I guess something was wrong with your food?" Sweet kid. Felt terrible when we filled him in. I said I'd just take a burger. He said of course they'd remove the chicken and waffles. THEN he came back. "We're going to have to charge you for the burger." WTH, I thought he had lost his entire mind. He disappeared again, came back, apologized I believe he genuinely felt bad. This has happened before when I have been a server and a manager is more than happy to offer you another dish and take off the other one. But Cheryl? The manager? Never came back. NOT once. Instead, she made her rounds to every single table AROUND us. Laughing. Greeting people. Interacting with guests. For 15 to 20 minutes, we sat there and watched her deliberately avoid our table. And that's when it hit me the thing I didn't want to think. I looked around. Really looked around. And we were the only ones. WELL, I was the only one who was African American woman. Me and my kids. My bestie and my hubby are of European descent. I don't SAY that lightly. Honestly? It makes me sick to even say it. But I couldn't find another explanation. Neither could my friend, who sat straight up in his chair and saw it too up close and personal. He was angry. I had to calm everyone down and say this wasn't worth it. I canceled the burger. We left. It was the worst Mother's Day I have ever had in my life. I have never been treated like this before. It's 2026. People have diverse families. What happened?! To the owner -- I'm hoping you're not her, and I'm hoping you read this. Your friend lost a loyal customer who brought everyone he knew through your doors. You lost our table, our money, and our trust the moment Cheryl decided we didn't matter. The moment she decided that she couldn't be bothered. I travel all around the world speaking, training and I have never been treated to poorly. I called hoping to speak to the OWNER. Cheryl called me back. Are you for real? She HAD a chance to make it right. But clearly she didn't care. She had every opportunity to make it right. She chose not to.

I wish i could give more stars! One of the most amazing meals we ever had. Came in the day before…read moremothers day without reservations, they sat us anyways despite having a full book. Service was amazing, it was so romantic inside! I wish i got pics of the main course, the seafood vodka pasta is to die for! HIGHLY REC placing a reservation before you go. Cant wait to go back!

My husband and I saw the good reviews and decided to give it a try. The ambience was great and we…read morewent about an hour after it opened so it was quiet. The staff was nice and unfortunately that's where the good ends. My husband ordered the Kobe burger, medium rare and ended up with medium well. He said the burger tasted like a frozen patty. I ordered the turkey melt with no onions and it came with extra onions. The one good thing about my plate was the house pear salad. It was really tasty and the poached pears were delicious. The butter cake we had for dessert, came out so fast it was if all they had to do was get it from the freezer and heat it up. It was not good. Suffice to say we will not be going back and we were left wondering why there were so many good reviews.

First off the food is always amazing and the atmosphere is great, but we keep going back for a…read morespecific sever (although the other servers we have had are also fantastic). Harriet was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. She checked in at all the right times, kept our drinks filled, and made sure everything came out perfectly. What really stood out was her positive attitude and attention to detail. She went above and beyond to make our dining experience enjoyable, and her excellent customer service did not go unnoticed. If you're lucky enough to have Harriet as your server, you're in for a great experience. She truly made our visit memorable, and we'll definitely be back. Thank you, Harriet!

Early one morning, on our way back from Santa Barbara, our two-hour drive had definitely worked up…read morean appetite. Luckily, while charging our vehicle, we stumbled upon this wonderful little café and what a great find it was. If you're stopping to charge, I highly recommend making it an early morning stop so you can enjoy breakfast here. The pancakes were delicious fluffy, buttery, and everything you want in a good stack of pancakes. I was happy, full, and completely satisfied... but I still had my eye on my hubby's breakfast burrito. Thankfully, he was willing to share . I'm so glad he did because it was every bit as delicious as it looked and made the perfect meal for the last 45 minutes of our drive home. Great food, fast and friendly atmosphere, and a pleasant surprise during our trip. Thank you, and we'll definitely be back very soon!

The food is always great, the service is timely and the waitstaff are attentive. It the overall…read morerestaurant has a nice vibe about it.

Finney's isn't just a place we go -- it's basically part of the family routine at this point. We're…read morethere 1-2 times a week, easy. So when we made the trip to Ventura to pick up some prime Grandma Chic furniture for the most beautiful woman in the world, there was zero chance we weren't making a Finney's stop. While the girls did their thrift-shopping thing, my son-in-law and I held down the patio with a couple hazy IPAs and some quality relaxation. The staff was all over it in the best way -- attentive, friendly, and more than willing to come admire the puppy. We kicked things off with the bone-in honey chicken wings, which absolutely did their job. Then it was on to the mains: my go-to prosciutto and arugula pizza, Neeko's Peggy's chicken, MBWITW's usual salad, and a burger for Crazy Kid #2. This place just doesn't miss. There's a reason we come here 5-6 times a month. Great food, great drinks, great vibe, fair prices, and consistently good service. That's a hard combo to beat. Finney's is one of those places you keep going back to because it always delivers. And it does.

Great lunch at Lure Fish House today. Colby was attentive, courteous, and checked in on us at just…read morethe right times throughout our meal. Excellent service and a wonderful dining experience. Thank you, Colby!

Since having a great meal at the Ventura location, other Lure Fish House locations have been on my…read moreradar. To our surprise, the weekday earlyish dinner experience here was even BETTER than our great first impression in Ventura. The reason? Our stellar server Dan! Dan is if the soothing vocal affect & detail orientedness of Kelsey Grammer's Frasier Crane, + the compassion of Dr. Phil, + the genuine caring of your bff who really gets you all got infused into the body of a tall, tanned, actor-handsome golfer. We joked that Dan could heal anyone's daddy issues bc he was SO perfectly attentive & thoughtful in his details. From helpfully comprehensive explanations of the best of that day's daily fish, to the bringing us CHILLED spoons to eat some of our to-go blueberry cobbler before the ice cream could melt on the drive home, to bringing us new glasses of club soda mid meal - level thoughtfulness. When they say it's the little things, it really means it's all the little things that add up to a big thing. Green flags like crazy. Yep, that's our Dan! Dan was a totally unexpected surprise, but the comfy booth seating, cool decor & awesome food was not. We have come to expect a level of consistent excellence at Lure. This visit further reinforced this impression. Wild Cod Fish & Chips - likely some of the best - lightest & crispiest - cod we have had - ever, & I'm talking in the world (When we told Dan we'd share that dish, he offered to bring it first, so we could share it as an appetizer. Another green flag!) Sally's Sand Dabs - my 2nd time ordering this bc it's so perfect - pineapple slaw is always great & the garlicky spinach was buttery textured, simple, & fantastic Blue Eyed Trevalla - true to Dan's recommendation, a spectacular fish & cooked perfectly House salad - worth a special mention bc it was surprisingly great w/crispy raw corn kernels & a yum balsamic dressing Blueberry Cobbler a la mode - big enough to enjoy w/the ice cream there & also the rest at home later. Chilled spoons should be served with dessert all the time. Add the super easy parking situation to this great experience, & this was as perfect a dinner experience as you could ever have!

This Wood Ranch is off the Corner of Daily Drive & N. Lantana street…read more Yesterday, around 2pm I took my mother here. This Wood Ranch is Super Clean & their Restrooms. Highly organized, the atmosphere is very warm, classy, and chic. All of Wood Ranches has always been my #1 place to eat if I want BQQ! Hands down the Best!! We were first warmly greeted by our hostess who was kind and very attentive. We needed area that wasn't too noisy, she so polite. Our waitress Dakota greeted us, she was very Polite, kind, caring, very down to earth. She asked us we had any questions. We did, she answered them all beautifully! There are so many options to choose from & very thing here is high quality! When we got there it was still lunch time so we were able to get the lunch special: which comes with a meal of your choice with soup or salad , and one side. It's a great deal! All the dishes price points are spot on and for the amount of food it's amazing! So we ordered L BBQ Chicken chopped salad to go , 1Pulled Pork Sliders, Cesar salad with corn for the side . We also got LCAB cheeseburger sliders with Lauren's favorite Mac & Cheese, I also added another side mash potatoes with cheese. We were also giving their famous house rolls & their homemade bbq sauce! All wonderfully terrifically delicious!! Ryan was also helping bringing us our meals was very polite, sweet and kind & especially to my mom! So a shout out to him! Thank you ! Dakota was always making sure if we needed anything. She was quick and precise, she was very easy to talk to, she could tell my mom was having trouble hearing so she talked a bit slowly for her to understand! She is amazing l!! She is your Rarest Diamond! Please treasure her greatly!! I would like to Thank Wood Ranch & all of their staff! I would Love especially Thank Dakota for making our visit so memorable! Please be Kind & Courteous to all of these hard workers!

REALLY!!!?? Wake up! Farm raised fish???…read more Just stop! WILD caught, please!! Meats are amazing, salads are delicious. Ambiance very good. Service absolutely on point.

Henry always brings a good vibe whenever you walk into Urban Cafe. He's respectful, hardworking,…read moreand makes sure customers feel welcomed instead of just rushed through their order you can tell he actually cares about doing his job right, and his attitude honestly makes the place better every time he's working.

It's always nice seeing a good business doing as well as they are. Food is always fresh, Staff is…read more friendly and an employee/manager behind the counter by the name of Henry is a rockstar. Very nice, great customer service and he keeps the business coming back.

Twisted Oak Tavern in Camarillo, CA offers a welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of Schooners in…read moreValencia or Jameson's in Santa Monica, but with significantly more space and far better parking. The location itself adds to its appeal, and each visit has reinforced how much I enjoy the environment. The food is consistently high quality, the crowd is friendly, and the service stands out. The staff is exceptionally professional, especially Sydney. She is quick, attentive, and makes guests feel genuinely welcomed. On a recent visit, she immediately noticed we were waiting and took care of us without hesitation. Twisted Oak has earned a spot on my regular rotation thanks to its excellent food and outstanding customer service. Grayson

We were in town for a wedding. One evening, after dinner, we explored Old Towne Camarillo before…read morevisiting Twisted Tree Tavern for dessert. We ordered an iced tea ($4.00), TO Honey I'm Blonde ($7.75), Stone Buenaveza ($8.25), Limoncello Mascarpone Cake ($7.50), and the "special cheesecake" ($9.50). With $2.68 in tax, the total was $39.68 before tip. Despite the word "tavern" in the name, this place is family friendly. During our visit, there were two large group gatherings (with kids) happening at the same time. The interior is spacious but can get noisy due to the hard surfaces. However, when the weather cooperates, there are outdoor patios available in both the front and back. Although the color palette of the interior décor is dark, the space feels clean and comfortable. There's a variety of seating options--booths, tables, high-tops, and communal tables. I'm sure the pastries on the menu came from a third-party vendor, but they were really good. (Edit to follow.) * The business owner informs me that the pastries are actually made in house! They are very good--so save room for dessert. * Our server Julie was a great hostess.