Is it possible to do less than 1 star? I was here hoping to have a great time with my husband and friend, we asked for a table close to the glass to appreciate the view, we came really enthusiastically to try this place, but Tony was giving us a table in a spot we didn't wanna be at, when we asked for a table close to the glass, he said NO, (he had a lot of tables Available!!!) he claimed it was gonna take longer to get service , 30min ! Like oh the server can't give 3 more steps or they walk in slow motion? LMAO!!! Didn't make sense at all his lame ass excuse, he clearly didn't wanna have Latinos there (Mexicans in this case ) IF YOU ARE A LATINO STAY AWAY FROM this place ! read more

Waterside - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

We held a private dinner after our wedding on the beach on one of the patios here at waterside. From start to finish it was amazing. Working with the owner to schedule the event was so easy and he was accommodating and helpful. We are from out of state and booked waterside although we had never been there. Our wedding meal was amazing the staff were helpful and fun and the food was delicious. Everything was ten times more then I could of ever imagined. And exactly the intimate easy going evening we wanted with our family. Thank you for a unforgettable dinner. I noticed a few reviews claiming the owner is racist towards Hispanic individuals. I do not believe this is true. Nearly my entire party of 25 were Hispanic besides about 5 individuals and the owner treated us amazing. Even provided us with a large Bluetooth speaker to play our own music which was all Spanish music. Thank you again and I'm sorry for a late review we were waiting for photos from the photographer. read more

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Had a wonderful time here on my way back home. Came here. It's a classy place. Well, it feels that way. The service was quick. To be fair, it was during a time when it wasn't so busy. However, I've come here on a Friday night, and a band is playing, and it's still pretty fast. Unless you're asking for a drink to be served every 2 minutes on a busy night, I'd suggest bringing a jug to refill your own cup. The food is yummy. Here I had a creme brûlée, but I also recommend their clam chowder. It's so delicious The creme brûlée is to die for. Well, hopefully you won't have to, because it's less than $10 It's not too sweet, but the texture is just right! I'll probably be back. - The Man of Many Scarves read more

Waterside - Creme Brûlée and Orange Mango Mule - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

Decided to eat here as we preferred table service over waiting in line and ordering. Ordered a cocktail, which came fairly fast, then our waitress said she would bring some bread & be right back. However, she took our order and after about 40 minutes, our order arrived. I would have ordered appetizers if this was the way it was going down, but I felt tricked. She didn't come back to check and there were only 2 other tables. They also got there food same time just as us. My pasta special was great. My boyfriend had the eggplant lasagna and he preferred my pasta. Go figure. read more

Waterside - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

A very good place on a warm day, when you can get a table on the patio, as the scenery and ambiance are great. The food we had was delicious. I had the lasagna, and I highly recommend it. It's packed with meat, and the sauce is thick and very flavorful. Service was top notch, a great place to eat if you're in and around Channel Islands. read more

What the heck happened? Was at Waterside on Thursday July 6th and our usual bartender was not there. (Savannah). We had Kimmie, and unfortunately, she just isn't the best, lacking skill, service, and an appearance I have come to expect from this restaurant. She looked like she just rolled out of bed, I view this place as upscale but she did not conform to the level of class I usually expect from here. To make it even worse my drink tasted awful and the 2 others I was sitting with got drinks other than what they had ordered. Where did this person come from? She definitely brings the whole place down. My bill wasn't even correct and for $72.00 I would think it should be, plus I paid for drinks that I did not get. As I was sitting in the bar area I heard others also complaining about their drinks but I will admit that this is only hearsay. If this is what's to become of Waterside, I'm out. read more

Holy smokes best happy hour menu. Dinner menu is just okay. Nice staff. Though I could swear you use to get complimentary bread. It's a bummer you don't anymore. read more

My boyfriend and I came for Valentine's Day dinner and it was phenomenal. We started with lobster bisque soup and it was the best lobster bisque soup I've ever had. Even the bread was yummy! So soft and the herbs tasted great on it. The salad was fresh and delicious! My boyfriend got the steak entree and it was cooked to perfection. I had the lobster pasta and it was to die for! They also had a live band which played the best songs. They were very good!!! It was such a romantic ambiance for us. Our server was attentive and very sweet. Thank you Waterside!! Can't wait to come back. You made our Valentine's Day very special. FIVE STARS read more

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I normally just get the seafood of the day, but wasn't in the mood for that. I tried this chicken south in Boca and the food quality here is just wonderful. read more

Waterside - Chicken saltimboca. Delicious - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

I gave them five stars for the braised short rib (needs salt though) with risotto and it was delicious, but after going there for breakfast for eggs Benedict last week, it's going to be difficult to go back (although I might for the braised short ribs). The hollandaise sauce was very bland and the Canadian bacon / ham or whatever it was was very difficult to eat (chewy with tough skin still on it, so I did not eat most of the ham. Any way, I'll be amazed if these guys are still in business in five years. Then again, most of the food in Oxnard is pretty mas o menos no bueno besides Quincy Street restaurant and Jaliscos Mexican. read more

Incredible meal, great drinks, and even better atmosphere and service. Took my wife here for our anniversary, and we will definitely be back. She had the salmon and I had the lamb burger. Delicious food and one of the nicest views you'll ever get! read more

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Disappointed twice. There won't be a third time. Waaaaaaaay overpriced! $25 lasagna was no bigger than a frozen burger pattie. 3/4" thick at best. No veggies, no salad. Lots of melted cheese. So in summary; I paid $25 for a glob of melted cheese. The 2nd experience was only slightly better. Not because of the food mind you; but was there with a group of friends on a beautiful evening. Waited an hour and a half to get in. Band was so-so. But we made the best of it. Food was very lacking. Service was good. Summary: I'm DONE w/this place. read more

This is a valentine's dinner. They have a special menu, which is understandable; they premade some of their dish, which is also understandable, I know it's a busy day. But make sure serve the warm dish , not a premade frozen appetizer cold inside, not a dessert that was being there for probably a whole day . Service was okay, but nothing special, put us outside with dirty plastic wrap around. Won't come back again, DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

My father swore by how good this place was. We tried it out when he was up here from AZ. What a disappointment. The waitress was rude and took forever to get severed. Their wagyu burger was horrible, felt like a fast food burger. The salad was ok (hard to mess up a salad) and the chowder was ok, a bit watery. The only thing that was decent were to drinks. I would have given 3 star but due to the waitress, I am unable too. read more

Savannah! It's always wonderful and so is she! It's my go to out to eat place and always will be. read more

Last evening I took my dog Sox for dinner. I had a long day packing and no energy to cook. As usual, the food was fresh and delicious. The chefs are masters. They have my favorite wines and even a doggie meal and a fresh bowl of water for your Fido. The servers are wonderful and work hard to meet everyone's needs. When it's hot, the umbrellas are up and when it's cold, the heat lamps are on. Thanks for the wonderful evening, PS: The new owners are doing a great job! Live music on the weekends. Check them out, you'll be glad you did! read more

Came to waterside for the first time today!! Loved the fish and chips the fries were so crispy which is my favorite type of fries!! The fish there is usually three, but I ate one before the picture . In my party there was a birthday so we got the free dessert and it was so good as we all got to try it. Service was also amazing we had some kids at our table and the waiter was so nice to bring them some coloring books to color while they were waiting for their food. Also amazing views of the boats and harbor!! read more

Waterside - Free birthday dessert - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The food and service was super good . Perfect place for a date night super romantic. The waiters are very attentive and nice . We got there 45 minutes before they closed and they still provided great customer service . Will definitely be coming back . read more

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Nice place on the water for drinks and dinner. Their enclosed and heated patio area and open air patio make the most of their marina side location. read more

I had the pleasure of dining in this restaurant overlooking the Harbor the other night. While the atmosphere was lovely, the cuisine was classic American with very little seafood. The clam chowder was stellar though and the prices reasonable, ranging between $20-32 for a full dinner plate. Unfortunately, the ingredients could have been better; all items tasted as if they were prepared fresh, however, the food was reminiscent of a Midwestern mom making something for Valentine's Day; nothing too fancy or high-end. The views, location, and service made the experience worth while and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good, homey meal. read more

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Great view and environment! Light, fun and classy. The Salmon was delicious and my husband loved his lamb burger. We also had the clam chowder and the short rib appetizer and enjoyed them both. Our server was very friendly and upbeat. We will be back! read more

Waterside - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

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3.5 doesn't do this place well, the new owner and his recipes are quite fantastic. I had the braised short ribs , onion ring appetizer and a chopped wedge which was eaten by my son because he said it was "fire dog" I will be back read more

Back to where it was before the fire - nice job! Good food and entertainment on Sundays was perfect! read more

Had a getaway weekend in Oxnard. Sunday morning we were browsing and decided to stop by Waterside. We came around 2-30pm they still had brunch menu. We wanted some seafood and cocktails but not anything related to breakfast cuz we had ours in hotel. Unfortunately they couldn't offer anything beside shrimp cocktail. We ended up paying $40 just for shrimps and 2 drinks. Shrimp presentation was very poor! Service was slow and it took them 20 minutes to wipe our table. I regret that I didn't went place right next door. They have better menu options during brunch time if you don't want to eat breakfast and have a lunch. Was disappointed... read more

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Always a fun atmosphere and fantastic food and service. I've been there many times and never been disappointed. read more

Our party of four had a fantastic meal at Waterside. We love the ambiance of the restaurant with water views from all of the seats in the restaurant. The decor is upscale and inviting. Their bar is centrally located in the restaurant to be able to enjoy the music on the patio and have a drink. One of our party needed to sit inside and we still had a great harbor view. The music on Sunday really added to the experiece of the beautiful sunny day. Our server Savannah was wonderful and answered all our inquies/request quickly and she had a wonderful disposition. Our food was delivered fast and tasted delcious. The fish and chips was lightly breaded and cooked to perfection. The fish was delicious. The fries that came with it were crispy and tasty. The ceviche also used excellant. The seasoning was deliciious, very savory. My friend said it was seasoned to perfection. The Dipping trio was very tasty. An excellent sharing appetizer and perfect as a light meal for one person. They also carry an excellent selections of wine, with my friend raving about the St. Helena's chardonnay. Overall, we had a lovely afternoon at the Waterside. With the location, good music and great food, it was a wonderful way to spend our Sunday. This is a local favorite and looking forward to our next visit. Helpful tip, reservations are available to avoid delays on the busy days. read more

I forgot how great this place. A friend who used to live in the 805 was visiting me for the weekend. Our favorite Sunday activity used to be hitting up the farmers market and having a drink in the area after we got our loot. SF was crowded during lunch rush so hopped over here. Not a bad option b. Great times. It was crowded up front, but there was seating towards the back. I didn't mind since it got us a little further from the live music. Didn't mind the music at all, but it was on the loud side. I was trying to have a conversation with my friend. We kicked our day with with a blood orange mimosa and a bloody mary. My drink was fantastic. My friend's had a strip of bacon included so of course I took half it. So good. I'm not much of a bloody mary fan. We shared the shrimp cocktail and crab benedict with potatoes. They were kind enough to split the portion since we said we were sharing it. Our picks were great. So delicious. The service was also on point. S/O to our server Stiven and to the guy who kept refilling my drink. I can't wait to be in the neck of the woods again. read more

Always looking for a cool find. This was it. Nice location. View of the harbor and boats Staff friendly and efficient Server was amazing Made sure our experience and food was to our liking. The clam chowder was delicious though lacked clams The drinks were fantastic- definitely worth going back for the bar drinks There happy hour offerings were excellent! Atmosphere was festive and fun. Live music Kid friendly Plenty of parking A very casual atmosphere Will go back! read more

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Always fun at a Tressa Russel show good food and drink as well fair prices out of words lol

Last straw. Won't be back. We've been coming here for years, through all the name changes and new owners and re-openings, etc. Food is okay, 3 stars. Service not always good, 2 stars. Management, 2 stars. Reservation system, 1 star. The last time we were there, we had a reservation for for the patio for 12:15 pm on a Sunday, to see the band, and they told us it would be at least a half hour wait, even though there was a table unoccupied. I asked about that table and was told it was reserved! Hmph. read more

First time trying to try this place! The music was on point great band. But no service at all. We waited to be seated for 30min or so. Great seats by the band outside. But no one came to ask for our drink order or if we wanted bread. I looked around and other people that were seated after us already had drinks and food on the table. We waited about 20min. We just got up and left. I was soo disappointed. I really wanted to try this place. The band Unkle Monkey!! Was super cool and awesome!! read more

Came for Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint! Had the Eggs Benedict with potatoes. While I do wish my food was a bit hotter in temperature, the flavor and freshness were on point. Also, the staff was friendly and accommodating. I will definitely come back! read more

This place is beautiful and the service was excellent - the only gripe I had was my meal was lukewarm and my girlfriend's was hot - not sure why but not worth giving them a lower rating. The chef Alex Montoya came out and asked everyone how the food was - I felt that was a classy move. We will be going back for sure. Going to go to waters read more

Excellent service, ambiance, and absolutely delicious and tasteful food! I am a huge fan of every dish and drinks from Waterside! I would always recommend this restaurant to everyone! read more

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I came for a walk with my dog on thanksgiving after working 10 hour, which im also in the restaurant buisness, i asked the manager if i could have a drink in the patio, he said know, i asked why, he said because its windy and things could fall on me. There were parts that were wide open. Bad management, this place has always had a bad attitude read more

Waterside - Patio - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

My husband took me to Waterside for my birthday! I had such a nice time. They let me pick my table (it was only 5:30pm so they probably don't let everyone do that.) We sat on the patio overlooking the marina. I started with a raspberry lemon drop martini. Very yummy. For dinner I had the eggplant parmesan. Hubbie had the lamb burger. We love to share food so I can tell you both were delicious!! Our server brought me a serving of the raspberry bread pudding for my birthday. Oh so good!! The service was spectacular! Not just our server, who was friendly and attentive, but other staff who brought the plates and one who lit the patio heater, all were so nice. Thanks for a memorable birthday. read more

Service and the food was excellent the calamari my wife had was prepared perfectly and the lamb burger was excellent our friends enjoyed the salads and selections of wine and beer will recommend and try again read more

The food is amazing! The service is excellent! And the ambiance is stunning! The drinks are wonderful! If it's cold outside the glass and heaters keep you toasty and they have great live music! I have never been disappointed! read more

Walked in today and was greeted by Tyler. He's the bartender. Our first time in so as greenhorns Tyler guided us and asked where we wanted to sit. I spied the outdoorish patio which looked great and Tyler accommodated us and took our order. Happy hour here rocks as we ordered our vodka and water well drinks. Happy hour food menu was easy to order from. See our photo for the big 3. Won tons, beef sliders and chicken tacos. All were so good I almost chewed my fingers off. Tyler was ON IT, checking on us often enough to refill our HH drinks before the clock struck 6 and we turned into full price paying tourist pumpkins. Great experience. Can't wait to return. read more

Waterside - Beef sliders, won ton, chicken tacos! - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California

First time visit for me but I live close so I'll be back again! The menu isn't overwhelmingly large but they have great options. And it's all higher quality than you would find at other places. Rather than a boring beef hamburger, their burger is juicy lamb with feta and all kind of deliciousness on a pretzel bun. It was fantastic! They have a nice selection of wine as well. I chose the reisling which I absolutely enjoyed. We went on a Tuesday around 730/8 and it was pretty dead. Just us and a few guys sitting at the bar (seemed to be regulars). They have a beautiful outdoor dining area and I bet the view during the day is great. Can't wait to go back and see for myself read more

Waterside - Le royale burger. - New American Near Me - Oxnard, California