ALWAYS AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE! I am a vegetarian, and…read morealways get the veggie kabob plate. The vegetables are always cooked to perfection! They are always so kind, polite and helpful no matter how crowded it is. Highly recommend

Ordered the flat chicken kabob plate with salad and tzatziki. I specifically requested for no pita…read morebread and dressing but I still received my order with those items. No big deal. The chicken itself was a bit dry and bland. It needed more seasoning and I had to add salt and pepper to it. The salad was fresh and the tzatziki sauce was good. I came back here because I had a good experience last time but this time it was just okay. It took about 15 minutes for them to prepare my food. There is plenty of seating inside the fast casual restaurant. There is plenty of parking out in front, located at the collection next to target. I think it's a hit or miss here depending on what you order.

Serenity! If I can use one world to describe Lazy Dog in…read moreOxnard is Serenity! We come here to celebrate the good times. But it is different when you need to escape the chaos and a "bad" day/week. Not only it is the confort food we seek, but it's the atmosphere! Adam, our FAVORITE MANGER, always takes the time to stop by and say hello. We met him as a server and since then he was one of our favorites! Another favorite person is Josiah. His energy is so positive, it turns our frowns upside down and we leave this place feeling like we received the hug we needed for years. He wasn't our server tonight, but he stopped and made us feel like we were family! And I cannot forget Kat and Viktor. Our server was awesome and took care of us. Viktor took his time to check in on us. Please come by Lazy Dog in Oxnard, when you are celebrating something, but more importantly, when you are not having a great day, you will leave feeling embraced!

I am not about to stroll into Oxnard and pretend I am some linen-shirted coastal ethnographer with…read morea tote bag full of artisanal certainty. I had never been here before. I was merely a road-battered pilgrim, six hours removed from Oakland, washed ashore near the freeway at the velvet fringe of Ventura County, in that glossy new development called The Collection, where every building looks as though it was approved by a committee whose mission statement was: Let there be ambient lighting and retail optimism. My dinner choices arrived like mildly desperate contestants in a televised pageant. Cheesecake Factory told me the wait would be twenty-five minutes and that they would text me. Reader, I assume that text is now trapped in a ravine somewhere, being nursed back to health by quail. Then there was some steak place whose name dissolved from memory before I finished looking at it. So into Lazy Dog I wandered, hungry, tired, spiritually fragile, and very open to persuasion. And I have to admit: the place has a certain charm. From the back at night, Lazy Dog is weirdly enchanting. The warm lights, the patio glow, the bottles shining through the bar, the whole thing looks like a lodge designed by someone who wanted to seduce exhausted motorists into believing life is still full of promise. Yet the actual entrance is oddly easy to miss. The restaurant is basically playing hard to get. A chain restaurant with mystery. A flirt. A woodland princess in practical shoes. Inside, the vibe is part upscale sports bar, part polished suburban den, part "let's make everyone from picky teenagers to diet-conscious moms to semi-hungover road warriors feel included." Buffalo Wild Wings, but after therapy, better lighting, and a semester abroad. The seating is not what I would call voluptuous. You are not sinking into a cloud of velvet mercy here. But the room is lively, social, and good-humored. It hums in that specific modern way that says yes, you may order tacos, noodles, a burger, or a cocktail with fruit in it, and no one will judge your lack of culinary allegiance. The cocktail situation was fun. I had the raspberry sangria, which tasted less like old-world wine-country sophistication and more like Hawaiian Punch got hired by a vineyard. It was bright, sweet, cheerful, and only slightly ridiculous. A prom queen in a stemmed glass. I did not hate it. I also did not see God. 3/5. Service was reliable, friendly, and sincere, which in today's dead-eyed hospitality landscape feels almost mystical. No fake grandeur, no attitude, no emotional frostbite. Just kind, competent people doing their jobs without making me feel like an interruption in their evening. That deserves respect. The menu is broad enough to make you nervous. Burgers, Italian-ish things, Thai-ish things, tacos, bowls, pizza, noodles, probably a diplomatic treaty if you ask politely. Usually a menu this sprawling suggests culinary panic. But Lazy Dog somehow lands on the right side of chaos. Not transcendent, not revolutionary, but steady in a way that is more useful than many trendier places would like to admit. The fried hard-boiled deviled eggs were the surprise star. In theory, this is the kind of appetizer that sounds like America whispering, "What if we made the picnic more reckless?" In practice: very good. Crispy outside, creamy inside, faintly absurd, and impossible not to admire. 4.5/5. The shrimp tacos were also solid. Bright, fresh, avocado doing its usual California diplomacy, pickled onions bringing color and sass, and the whole plate looking just photogenic enough to make younger foodie civilians feel seen by the algorithm. 4.3/5. The shrimp Thai noodles were decent too. Not an oracle, not a revelation, not the kind of dish that makes monks ring bells in the mountains, but flavorful and more than respectable after a long drive. 3.8/5. That may be Lazy Dog's real strength. It is not trying to be a sacred culinary temple guarded by tattooed sommeliers and fermented foams. It is trying to be open late, fun, dependable, and welcoming enough to make a tired traveler feel the night still has one last good chapter in it. And after six hours in the car, that is not nothing. That is grace with parking. So no, this is not the hidden gastronomic throne of Oxnard. But it is a lively, late-night, good-energy landing pad with charming exterior glow, sincere service, fun drinks, and better food than a cynic might expect. Would I come back? Absolutely. Mostly because Lazy Dog fed me, comforted me, and acknowledged the passage of time, which is more than I can say for Cheesecake Factory. Also, points for being open until midnight, because some places close early as if adulthood itself should have a curfew. Lazy Dog, by contrast, understands the nocturnal needs of the weary, the under-caffeinated, the gossip-prone, and the mildly glamorized freeway drifter still chasing one last decent meal before surrendering to hotel-sheet oblivion.

Great ahi bowl as always. Fresh ahi with delicious ponzu sauce and the edamame and rashes and…read moretomatoes and rice with onions as all so good and hearty. I almost always order this bowl because it makes my taste buds happy! And who doesn't love this homemade bread!! Very clean and the employees are friendly and constantly putting out take out orders. Right across the street from St. John's Hospital, where my daughter had her first grandson in the wee hours of the morning. What a great location for me to get something to eat and go right back to the hospital to see my grandson.

Love their food everything is so tasty and fresh. I go…read morethere at least once a week . Highly recommend!

Give you and your family a meal worth remembering, in a very good way. A huge flavor explosion…read moreis nestled in this unassuming restaurant. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and salad! WOW! A fantastic protein garnished with one of the best coleslaws in Ventura. Make the time and go!!!!!

A delightfully delicious experience - from the welcoming counter service to the freshly-made,…read morewell-portioned dishes. This is a hidden international gem of a restaurant, which may take you a little time to wait if you aren't ordering ahead, but it's worth it! There is a variety of food offerings and to-go beverages, sure to satisfy almost anyone's palate. I've dined here a few times and my favorite sandwich is the Rachel** - packed with sauerkraut (gut-friendly probiotics!) & well-seasoned turkey. So delicious. And it came with a tasty side salad. You can also choose fries as a side or tater tots, for an up charge - both satisfying options, IMO! Dining vibe is low-key and spacious for small groups and the restaurant is kept very clean, with festive touches. I'd recommend going 'old fashioned', skipping the order ahead/apps or delivery and mindfully enjoying a meal to close out 2025 - it's the perfect spot to do it and support small business. Pro-Tip: Don't skip dessert! I've tried the cream horn, but also eyeing both the German Chocolate and Tres Leches cake, which were recommended by some fellow diners on my last visit. **On a throwback note, to me "The Rachel" is a chic & trendy haircut from the 1990s, but here we are in the 2020s, and it's a delicious sandwich - haha! Both are classics to me :)

Very filling food offerings and wonderful service!…read more I've ordered several bowls from here over the past year and they were consistently delicious, nourishing and fresh. Pro-tip: if ordering ahead for pickup, definitely utilize their website versus a third-party vendor (DoorDash, etc.)... it's significantly cheaper this way. For example, one of my fav dishes: the Mediterranean Bowl currently costs $16.33 versus $13.20 when ordering through their website, providing an almost 24% savings! Plus, you collect reward points, redeemable for more yummy food. How can you say no to that offer? Enjoy.

Best place for a healthy reset from all the heavy holiday foods we've been eating. I forgot the…read morename but I had a bowl with white fish, kale, cabbage, brown rice or quinoa (or both?) and other veggies. My body was craving something clean and this hit the spot. Bonus for parents with toddlers- they keep a clean restroom and changing table!

Been to this location many times, did not realize I never Yelped it…read more I really like Panera, some healthier options than your typically fast food spots out there. You can also sit down and relax and enjoy your meal, drink or snack, comfortable place for work or just enjoying. I came here to get a Sip Club drink, if you are not familiar with it, I highly recommend you joining it. You pay a monthly or yearly fee and you can get unlimited drinks every two hours everyday. (Soda, coffee, teas and juices). I travel around quite a bit so it is great to grab a tea or coffee or soda whenever I like. Even if you don't travel around a lot, if you have a Panera near you, it is well worth joining. I also used and use the Panera app to order my food/drinks, saves a lot of time and you can earn discounts and other promos. The employees here are friendly, no issues at all and always a good experience. Enjoy!

I always come to this location when I'm feeling like having Panera, the food is always so delicious…read moreand yummy, I got the avocado sandwich and broccoli and cheddar soup. if your looking for something healthy and not to heavy this is a good place to get salads and soups and sandwiches.

Tried out the fried Chicken Pot Stickers on the HH menu, under 500 calories so I wouldn't feel so…read moreguilty about ordering the cheesecake after! The Chicken Pot Stickers are really tasty! Loads of flavor! This place is always so clean and the staff is so friendly. They do make a point of paying just the right amount of attention to all guests.

This was a quick visit to pick up dessert -- Key Lime and Fresh Banana Cream cheesecakes…read more It was busy when we arrived, which is typical of CF locations. The bakery seemed smaller but still had a nice selection. The restaurant was very clean. The team member who helped us was courteous and friendly. Our order was ready at the expected time and accurate. We can always count on the consistency in the taste of their cheesecakes. Presentation however often varies. Our order today was neatly packed and still looked great when we had it at home. Both were delicious!

Food is great for the first couple of bites, but the gets extremely salty. Is anyone's else's food…read morelike this too? We had the ultimate shawarma bowl

I love it here! Friendly staff and the food is so good and so filling! You get a lot of food for…read morewhat u pay for. The falafel burger is so freaking good. Also I'm chronically obsessed with the lemonades specifically the pomegranate lemonade like I fr went and got 4 of them at once bc I couldn't hold back lol

Tried Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana on a Monday dinner date with hubby and honestly... why is this…read moremy new "casual but actually kinda fancy" spot? Mariana was that girl. Attentive, professional, and somehow always there right when we needed her without hovering. Started with a Cadillac margarita and yes... it was balanced, refreshing, and dangerous in the "I could have two more" way. Love that they add the Grand Marnier on the side, as they should. Food rundown because everything deserved its moment: * Diavola pizza: the crust?? perfect. Light, crisp, slightly chewy, all the things. Ingredients tasted fresh fresh. The calabrese + crushed red pepper combo had a nice kick without doing too much. * Romana salad: not your basic salad. The speck, artichokes, goat cheese, pine nuts... it's giving main character energy. * Beef carpaccio: super tender, bright from the lemon, and balanced with the arugula + parm. Clean and simple in the best way. * Arancini: crispy outside, cheesy center, sitting in that tomato sauce like they know they're the favorite. Overall vibe: cozy but elevated, great service, and food that actually lives up to the menu descriptions (rare). Only complaint? I'm already planning my next visit.

What a great place to have a midweek lunch with my friend! We were seated and helped right away…read more Of course I had to have an Italian beer (and the best was that it is a draft beer here!). We enjoyed an appetizer and a pizza that were so good there was nothing to take home. Definitely stop by to eat and then venture around The Collection to shop.