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    Waterside

    3.5 (612 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    WATERSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Jennifer H.

    This was my first time visiting Waterside and what a wonderful experience. The location has a great view of the Channel Islands Harbor. We sat on the patio and enjoyed a covered table while the sun was shining. The service was on point and the staff were very attentive to our needs. I enjoyed the calamari appetizer and the club sandwich for lunch.

    Seaside Ceviche
    Claudio D.

    $21 for a bowl of ceviche was tasty but a lot of tomatoes. The clam chowder was tasty but came cold to warm. We haven't been here in a long before covid.

    Patio
    Laura M.

    Great service, right on water, good music, GREAT FOOD! A perfect late Sunday morning destination.

    Elvin M.

    Not a very good experience. We went with a large group for dinner. The service was pretty good. But many of the dishes we ordered were not prepared well. Many of my guests did not like the quality of the food. Definitely need to look at this piece and based on some of the other reviews I saw on this restaurant its definitely a problem.

    Rubbery chicken piccata. Presentation was nice. Food not so much.
    Ali O.

    What a bummer. I really wanted to like this place. Upon arrival, the music was super loud inside and playing rock music then it switched to rap. Weird music for a place that sells $60 filets. The chicken piccata was rubbery and barely edible. How do mess up chicken breast? Dimmer lighting would be nice as well. Too bright with those industrial style lights. They do a brunch so maybe we will come back for one more try and have better luck with the eggs.

    Avocado Toast
    Emmanuel C.

    Don't sleep on this cozy spot in the Oxnard Harbor. Waterside offers great views of the water, live music, good pours, good food, and good people. Chorizo Chilaquiles, are a classic Mexican dish! As the menu offers a good selection of American food, I was shocked at the flavor of the dish! These Chilaquiles are made with hand fried tortilla chips simmered in a flavorful sauce, typically salsa verde (green) or salsa roja (red), and topped with chorizo, fried eggs, avocado and cheese. Its a warm-hearty dish. The Avocado Toast, and Egg-cellent Omelette looked delicious! My friends enjoyed their brunch with Bottomless Mimosas! The indoor patio is a nice spot to seek shelter from the sun with privacy for an intimate conversation. If you have some coverage from the sun, then the outdoor patio is my preference, listening to music and enjoying the views. The restaurant is a big place and the girls are multitasking a lot. You definitely need to have some patience and time to enjoy your meal. We have to remember that good things take time. The wait staff are always charming and sweet. I always enjoy their hospitality! Tip: Live music is on weekends. Call and find out what day and time so you're not disappointed.

    Outside patio overlooking the harbor
    Michael W.

    So just recently saw that Waterside was now open at 11:00 Tuesday -Sunday and had a new "brunch" menu. Enjoyed a wonderful eggs, bacon, and potatoes on their outside patio area. Ruby was an excellent waitress attending to our needs. Beautiful scenery around the harbor and folks walking their dogs added to the ambiance. First Class restaurant

    Old Fashioned - Makers - drink of the evening
    Tawny V.

    My friends and I decided to enjoy a nice night out at Waterside, and it turned out to be a great choice. To our pleasant surprise, there was a live band playing--The Goleta Sound--and they definitely made the evening special. We opted to sit outside, and even though it was chilly, the heaters provided just enough warmth, allowing us to enjoy the music comfortably. Our server was patient and friendly, even though it took some time for us to decide on drinks. Once we settled in, it took a little longer to choose our meals, as we were busy catching up and socializing, but our waitress was exceptionally accommodating throughout. For the table, everyone except my partner ordered the burger with fries, which was delicious--cooked perfectly and full of flavor. My partner chose the pork chop, which was seasoned well and juicy, making for a satisfying meal. Overall, a fantastic night with good food, great live music, and attentive service. We'll definitely be returning!

    Erica G.

    Overall 3.5, so I rounded up to 4 stars. The restaurants is beautiful. Love the remodel. Such a great date night spot right by the water. Place does have an older crowd but that is no problem as I am chill. Our server Savannah was so attentive and definitely welcoming. Now the food . I got their calm chowder to start . I ate it all but I wouldn't say it was great . To me it lacked a more milky appearance. Flavor wise , it was not amazing as well. I also got a burger and I really enjoyed it! It came with fries. I only drank water but they do have cocktails available. I did not see a Happy Hour menu and not sure they have one.

    Clam chowder
    Rebecca G.

    Today was a very disappointing visit to Waterside for my husband and I. We are finding that it's hit and miss with each visit. (Last few "miss") Wondering if they're under new ownership? Management? Food was mediocre... Szechwan pork ribs were "good" and the fried calamari & vegetable appetizer was not. We asked for it crispy and the calamari were these chunky like strips-soft and borderline mushy. There was an overwhelming amount of peppers (I think Ortega chilles?) And a few well done fried broccolis. The presentation was pretty sad...everything was mixed in with arugula. Maybe they meant to serve it in top of the arugula? Definitely NOT like the calamari appetizer we've ordered here in the past. The clam chowder was delicious! Overall the food is overpriced and not worth it for what you get. The service was great! The ambiance not so much. They had a live music duo playing inside right where you walk in. They were way too loud and honestly sounded pretty bad! This isn't the first time we've been here when they've had loud music (usually outside) that were not good. I cannot understand why y'al struggle so badly with getting talented musicians? We go to many restaurants in the area who have local bands play that are really good. Not recommending Waterside at this time.

    Vanilla ICE CREAM 1 SCOOP
    Irina C.

    We loved the place! We came for a friends get away weekend, they had live music, staff super nice and the food was great! We sent our compliments to the chef, who came later on to introduce himself. The clam chowder was very tasty, the calamari was yummy and the sauce was superb! Restrooms super clean and overall an A+.

    We had to move to a different table because we are not dog people. We weren't asked if we'd be okay eating our food next to a dog.

    The food here is like a cafeteria (or buffet). The crab cakes are heavily breaded and over cooked (see photo). And it is dog friendly. We weren't even asked if we're okay with eating next to a dog. Inconsiderate. Unfortunately, not everyone is over infatuated with dogs. They missed the mark on medium-cooked salmon.

    Cathie W.

    1 star for the food. It's like Denny's level kind of food. That's right it's diner food pretending to be high end . $30 for a fish dish you'd expect quality but no ! OMG! First time coming here with friends who decided to try it out. I ordered from the Specials Menu: the pistachio crusted sandab served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. The mashed potato did not taste like real potatoes. The sauce on the fish was a sweet and sour- like reminded me of frozen dinner sweet and sour chicken. Oxnard desperately needs better food options. I've been trying restaurants in this town for a while now and have not been impressed or even reasonably satisfied with the food in this town. What's going on!!?

    Best ceviche yet!

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    Love this place. Good, Drinks & service exceptional. Love the music while eating a meal & drink. Love this place!

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    Ask the Community - Waterside

    What are the days, hours and menu of your happy hour?

    Our Happy Hour runs Tuesday-Friday 3pm to 6pm. Our menu can be found on our website WatersideChannelislands.com or our IG page.… Read more

    What days do you have karaoke?

    We don't have karaoke. Should they?

    We are new to the Channel Islands area as we live there now part time so I am wondering if you do anything special for Mother's Day brunch?? If you do do you have an example of a menu that you put out for Mother's Day?

    What time does live music start, and what days? Thanks

    Can anyone post pictures of Sunday brunch. Is it delicious? Any personal recommendations?

    Do you take reservations for Sunday brunch?

    Hello Elissa, Yes, we do take reservations for Sunday Brunch. Please feel free to call us at… Read more

    Do you guys do brunch on Saturday?

    Hello Becca U., As of now, we do not offer brunch. We are working on refreshing our brunch menu… Read more

    I would love to know the days and time for happy hour and is it in the bar area only? I didn't see the times on your website. Thanks

    Hello, Thank you for your inquiry.… Read more

    Does anyone know if they do "flowing mimosas" on Saturdays as well?

    Hello, This is Tony from Waterside. Yes, we have started to do flowing mimosas on Saturdays as… Read more

    Hi all wondering if they happen to have music on Tuesday nights? We are only out here for one night and looking for a nice spot to eat dinner, drinks?

    Hello, We do not have live music tonight, however, we have Trivia night which is also a lot of fun… Read more

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