Thanks to Phil who reached out to address the concerns from our first dining experience and to…read moreinvite us back. We honestly were not sure if we wanted to make the drive to Moorpark again, but given Phil's extended efforts, we felt it was only right to give Freda's another try. Our last visit was during Mother's Day weekend, so we thought to come for brunch on Father's Day. It was busy when we arrived, but the host team managed the flow of customers very well. While being seated, the timing of the next reservation was mentioned, allotting an hour and a half for our time there. This was more than enough, and we were graciously thanked for our understanding. Shortly after, Danielle came to greet us, apologized for the previous dining experience and showed sincere appreciation for having us again. We had two servers for our section, Nathan being our primary one, but as before, we felt the entire team worked exceptionally well in taking care of customers. We started with the Focaccia Rustico which was the best part of our last meal. This arrived heavily toasted. We prefer the softer version from our dinner, but it was still very good. The husband was eager to try the French Dip, and it did not disappoint. The sandwich had the perfect ratio of meat to bread. The au jus was flavorful, along with the horseradish spread. The fries were, hot, crisp and nicely seasoned. I ordered the Dutch Baby. It arrived freshly made in the cast iron pan, with sides of butter, syrup and berry compote. This was my first time having the German pancake and it was delicious! It will now be on my radar when having brunch elsewhere, but Freda's is the standard that others will follow. Team members checked on us often, as they did with other customers. Danielle stopped by a couple more times. We were thanked again, as we left, for giving them another chance. It was a great experience from beginning to end and a testament to Freda's dedication to customer satisfaction. We'll be back. :)

We came for lunch and it just so happened to be restaurant week. They had a special menu for the…read moreevent, which offered a 2-course brunch/lunch for $29, and $10 more for mimosa/wine. We tried the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, Meatballs, French Dip and Mediterranean Chicken, and a mimosa. The meatballs were about the size of a golf ball. After cutting it in half the center looked firm and somewhat dry. It tasted a bit bland but after putting extra marinara sauce on it greatly improved the taste. The shrimp was ok but it did not stand out. The portions of both seemed small, probably adjusted due to the special menu. The bread that came with the dishes were good, warm and toasty. I really enjoyed the French Dip, the prime rib was tender, and the au jus and horseradish sauce enhanced the flavor. However the horseradish sauce didn't have the kick I was anticipating, so maybe more "horse" or more "radish"? Mediterranean chicken was also delicious. The fries were thin and crispy. Mimosa was refreshing. Service was great, our server Stephen was attentive and checked on us often. Overall it was an enjoyable first experience.

I visited M on High Street with my mom and sister over Mother's Day weekend, and overall we had a…read morevery enjoyable dinner. The food and cocktails were excellent, and it's clear the restaurant is striving to create an elevated dining experience. One thing that stood out was how thoughtful and inventive the menu felt. You can tell the chef has put a lot of creativity and care into the dishes, balancing familiar favorites with unique twists. It's definitely a cool and welcome addition to the Moorpark dining scene. We particularly enjoyed the Tropical Bird, Emma's Punch, Lemon Drop, and Mango Margarita Mocktail. The Crispy Calamari Strips were a great starter. For entrees, we enjoyed the Lamb Ragu, Parmesan Chicken Milanese, and Wild Mushroom Risotto with added chicken. All were all flavorful, beautifully prepared, and well-executed. The servings were huge (awesome!) and we had leftovers to enjoy the following day. The reason for the 4-star rating comes down to service details. While waiting to be acknowledged, we were overlooked by the hostess for other guests entering even though we were standing right in front of the host stand. Not a big deal, but didn't love the eye roll the hostess gave when I politely piped up that we had been waiting. Was not a great first impression. While our server was wonderful and friendly, there were several moments where empty plates and glasses accumulated on our table for an extended period of time. Our entrees arrived while many of our appetizer dishes and drink glasses were still sitting on the table. With several staff members circulating throughout the dining room, it felt like an opportunity was missed to provide the attentive table maintenance you'd expect from a restaurant aspiring to a fine dining level of service. These were relatively minor issues and seem more related to training and coordination than a lack of effort. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were all very good, and with a little more polish from the support staff and greeters, I think M on High Street could truly become the upscale dining experience it's aiming to be. We'd definitely return and look forward to seeing it continue to grow.

The Good: the ambience is charming and inviting. Nice patio seating around a fire pit…read more The Bad: wait staff and bartenders seem to be confused about who was talking our order and who was responsible for I'd checks. Would not take order of first round of drinks without looking at our ID's. My wife and I are in our sixties, it was embarrassing because they made a huge production out of it. (No other patrons that I saw were subject to this scrutiny) The Ugly: we each had one drink and shared two yellow tail sashimi starters. Upon asking for another round we were rather surprised to find out our party was cut off from the bar. Water and bread only. The sashimi eaten we took the indignation in stride and decided to wait until the barmaid deemed it acceptable to serve us again. Now it gets bad, one of our party became ill and threw up in the bathroom, before we could even find out what was going on with her, barmaid from hell publicly informed us because one of our party was ill we were permanently cut off from the bar. Not considering the food as the culprit of said illness at all. My wife began to feel sick as well and we paid and left. She had trouble walking, speaking and breathing. She became violently ill and the smell of bad fish was overwhelming. I have a portable breathalyzer for guests to use at my home to ensure their safety if they drink. My BAC - .023 , my wife's was .024 obviously not intoxicated. Shame on M on High for such poor judgement and embarrassing their patrons. Avoiding this restaurant is going to be so easy as there's a plethora of good restaurants in the area. This is my experience, the Good, the Bad and, The UGLY.

What a wonderful experience at Serendipity Cafe and Bar! From the moment we walked in, the…read moreatmosphere was warm, welcoming, and relaxed , exactly the kind of place you want to settle into and stay a while. But the real standout of our visit was our server, Cher. She was absolutely exceptional -- attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable about the menu, and had such a genuine, friendly energy that made the whole meal feel special. She checked in at all the right moments and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. It's rare to encounter service that truly elevates a dining experience, and Cher did exactly that. If you come here (and you should!), hope you're lucky enough to get Cher as your server.

We were off to a shaky start when the hostess asks us to "sit awhile". I asked her why and pointed…read moreto empty tables and she mumbled 'the kitchen" I said are you saying they are backed up? She said yes. I then said you can still seat us and we can have a cocktail while we wait. This kid had absolutely zero business being a hostess on an overly crowded day. And what kitchen doesn't prepare for a day like Mother's Day..but that's a them problem. The restaurant's decor really doesn't match the pricing. It's got more of a bar vibe than having $16 cocktails, $23+ starters and $30 entrees. The seats were shabby and worn, and the tables just looked utilitarian. Our server made up for it...was on top of ordering and very efficient. Can't remember her name but dark hair, cute with a septum piercing. She was calm and took a few extra measures to ensure our visit was nice. It was actually my sister's birthday and we had just lost our mother. All in all, I would go back but wish some of the profits would go into improving the ambiance.

A party of 8 looking for a place to eat dinner in Moorpark at 8:30 PM can be a challenge. Wood…read moreRanch is open till 9 so it seemed a good choice. Unfortunately, almost all of the seating is in booths geared for 4 or 6 people (the one table that might have worked was occupied). No problem - we split into two parties of 4. Jess, our server, was by right away to get our beverage orders. Service was good throughout. I went with the BBQ chopped chicken salad ($22). I have enjoyed this dish before at other Wood Ranch locations. This one was just meh (I think they may have left off the dressing and just put on BBQ sauce). One of my friends had to send his dish back so he ended up eating well after the rest of us were nearly done (somewhat forgivable when a party of 8 comes in near closing time). Torn between giving 3 or 4 stars. But the hostess and the server tried so hard to make things work, I went with 4 stars. And yes, I would eat here again.

We usually don't care for chain restaurants and avoid them. However we had a large group and this…read morewas convenient for all in the group. I was pleasantly surprise, I would definitely come back again. Why I recommend. The food was tasty, priced reasonably for the portion size. Service excellent, friendly, efficient. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food choices and I even had leftovers for another meal. It was just as tasty the next day. Hungry? this is a great stop.

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.

Tried this hidden gem for the first time and loved it! Beautiful space, friendly service and good…read morefood. We were able to enjoy their new lunch menu and it was great. We split a caprese appetizer and french dip sandwich with fries...it was perfect! Can't wait to come back for dinner!!

My 1st choice when it comes to a steak house whether it's the Newbury Park or Santa Barbara…read morelocation. Steaks are always cooked perfectly and the side are excellent as well. Sat in the bar for the first time. Bartender was awesome. Great selection and most inportantly, good wine selection for my wife. Looking forward to being back there.

Lianna was amazing! She was so fun and friendly and made my birthday dinner extra special. I split…read morethe Fiorintine/princess T-bone steak and vodka pasta with my girlfriend, best of both worlds. My family and I had such a great time and will definitely be back!

Lianna was super great to me and my family. We absolutely loved her service, energy, and…read morerecommendations. Can't wait to be back to Basta and hope she's our waitress again. We appreciate her.

Funny how some people always inject politics into their reviews about anything these days…read more I have been buying beef from Novy Ranches for close to 2 decades now and I love pretty much all their cuts! Their meat are butchered so well and the meat quality is absolutely top notch. When a ranch is taken cared of a Vet, you know the herd is happy! Grassfed beef taste different from the grainfed beef factories. This is how beef is supposed to taste!!

We just love the beef from Novy Ranches, and the fact that the beef is grass fed is great. The…read morequality is top of the line. The shop is great, if you have any questions they are there to help. Watch their website for specials...highly recommended!!!

Outstanding butcher shop -- absolutely worth a visit!…read more I recently stopped by this butcher specialty shop and was genuinely impressed from the moment I walked in. The quality and freshness of the meat was exceptional, and it was clear that they take a lot of pride in what they do. The selection was fantastic, everything looked incredibly fresh, and the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help with recommendations. You can tell this is a place that truly cares about quality and customer service, especially from the owner who comes out and talks to you, filling you in on everything. What really stood out was the attention to detail and the overall experience. It's refreshing to find a local shop where you can get high-quality products, personal service, and that old-fashioned butcher-shop experience all in one place. I left with some great cuts for BBQ and shrimp scampi. I will definitely be coming back. If you're looking for quality meat and excellent service, I highly recommend giving this place a try. Five stars without hesitation! It is definitely a true gem for meat, seafood (some fresh and some frozen). The quality and freshness are a top priority. The owner was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and informative, taking the time to answer my questions and make helpful recommendations. That kind of personal service is becoming harder and harder to find, and it really made the experience stand out. It's wonderful to have a local shop where you can find exceptional products while also receiving genuine, friendly service. I highly recommend Brown's Top Shelf Meats to anyone looking for quality meat and seafood and a great overall experience. I've learned that private chefs stop here in the morning. Absolutely understood with the quality products available. There are many additional items to purchase like oak-aged vinegar from Moderna, Italy; salts; and local honey that is amazing. Looking forward to their new addition of produce and herbs. It's on Townsgate, look for the signs. Five stars all the way! I'll definitely be back!

What a pleasant surprise to find a neighborhood butcher shop with high-quality meats, seafood, and…read morepoultry. Even better, Mike, the owner, and staff are happy to cut exactly what you need, especially if you're cooking for one or two people. No more leaving with enough meat to feed a football team just because you wanted dinner. Brown's Top Shelf Meats makes it easy to buy the right amount without overspending or wasting leftovers, and they never try to upsell you. It's also conveniently located in Westlake Village, near Thousand Oaks, which makes stopping by easy. I also appreciate that they season some of their meats, which makes dinner even easier. Their meats, fresh seafood, and specialty poultry are tender, juicy, and delicious. The quality really stands out, and their Japanese and Australian Wagyu are especially good. One trip to Brown's Top Shelf Meats, and you'll see why I keep coming back.

I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was at this pub!…read moreIt was much better than usual bar food and prices were very fair. Fish and chips were very good. Our waitress Lexie was THE best. She was pleasant, friendly and handled large group with ease. I will definitely go back and will ask to be in her area.

A last minute decision after previous plans were cancelled we ventured into Lucky Fool Pub for some…read moredinner. Great atmosphere and decor, our server was very friendly and helpful and checked on us even after our food was served. Let's s talk about the food, very good for a Pub scene, food was plenty and came out hot. The fish and chips (what I ordered) were very good, crunchy outside and fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. Not greasy at all. All our entrees had the option of skinny fries or fat fries. The French Dip had plenty of moist beef in it with a great Au Jus, burger was cooked to perfection and the smashed chicken sandwich was amazing. Plenty of choices of beer featuring local breweries as well as the standard go to's. We got there before the dinner crowd got there and it filled in fast. Great menu with lots of choices and they also serve a breakfast menu on the weekends. Glad we came in and was a very pleasant experience. Bravissimo Lucky Fool's, you gained a new customer. See you again, Ciao