Overdue review. Came here a couple weeks ago for my husband's birthday and it's genuinely some of…read morethe best bbq I've had in a long time. Fun atmosphere. It's counter service, so keep that in mind, but it's very fast and everything we tried was great. The brisket was a standout but the tri-tip was also fantastic. Beans were excellent and I definitely recommend.

BBQ Worth Fighting Over at Smokin Jay's BBQ & Coffee from Potheads Coffee…read more My wife and I recently stopped by Smokin Jay's BBQ and paired it with a visit to Potheads Coffee, and it turned into one of those meals you end up talking about long after you leave. From the first bite, it was clear this spot takes their BBQ seriously. Entrées: We started by ordering a brisket plate, which came with about 1/4 lb of brisket, roughly six solid pieces, along with macaroni salad and baked beans. Our original plan was to share, but that quickly changed after the first few bites. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and cooked just right with that perfect balance of smoke and juiciness. It didn't take long before we realized sharing wasn't going to cut it. So my wife went back up and ordered a brisket sando with fries, and it absolutely delivered. The sandwich came loaded with brisket, pickles, slaw, and sauce, all working together perfectly. The fries were a great side, crispy and a solid pairing with the sandwich. Sides: The macaroni salad and baked beans that came with the plate were both on point. The mac salad was creamy and complemented the richness of the brisket, while the baked beans added that sweet and savory depth you want with BBQ. Sandwich Details: The sando really stood out, especially with the addition of the slaw. My wife usually isn't a fan of coleslaw, but this one changed things a bit. It wasn't overpowering and added a nice crunch and balance to the sandwich, tying everything together without taking away from the brisket. Drinks and Service: Grabbing coffee from Potheads Coffee alongside the meal was the perfect move. What really stood out, though, was the service. Jay, the owner, was walking around checking in on customers and genuinely engaging with everyone. He even helped my wife decide on a coffee based on what she usually orders at Starbucks, which was a great personal touch. He later stopped by our table, chatted with us for a bit, and made the whole experience feel welcoming and personal. Ambience: The atmosphere strikes a great balance between laid back and lively. It has that casual, welcoming BBQ spot feel where you can relax, enjoy your food, and not feel rushed. Pairing it with Potheads Coffee adds to the experience, making it feel like more than just a meal but a spot you can hang out and enjoy. Overall: Smokin Jay's BBQ is hands down the best BBQ spot I've had in Ventura County so far. Between the quality brisket, well put together sides, standout sandwiches, and the personal touch from the owner, it's an easy recommendation. Pair it with Potheads Coffee, and you've got yourself a top tier Ventura food stop that's definitely worth coming back to.

I had never tried Raising Cane's I don't love love chicken, I am more of a steak gal but I liked…read moreit. The chicken was good. I don't like sauces on chicken but my sisters love the sauce RC offers. Also not the biggest fan of crinkle fries. Service was quick. RC is always busy and when I stopped in, it was no exception.

Whenever craving for chicken strips with great sauce, this is our go to place. Love the Caniac…read morecombo especially with some extra toasts. Plus, the sweet tea! Pricing is reasonable, the place is clean, and customer service is friendly and warm. The only downside is when it is peak time, it is really busy and the line can get long, thankfully there is the self order kiosk.

Have been wanting to try here for a long time. Small restaurant. Has about three small tables and…read morea few outside tables. Order at the counter and they bring out your food. Lots of phone orders coming in to pick up. Friendly helpful service. Order the 2 thigh' lumpia and pancit. The chicken was really crispy with lots of flavor. Yum. Will be back.

Food 4/5 Service 5/5…read more Ordered fried chicken, pancit, and lumpia. Chicken was fried to perfection. Pancit and lumpia was okay nothing compared to my sister's cooking but I'm spoiled lol.. Food is made to order so expect a little wait time. If I'm ever back in this area I will definitely try other food on the menu. Sorry no pictures taken.

This place was very good food n service very nice very nice I also like the inside very clean and…read morevery friendly ppl that help you the cashier helped me and she was very nice very nice

One of the best chicken I've had! Enough parking space in…read morethe mall. Will definitely come back again!

Fantastic food and service would highly recommend!! Incredibly Kind staff, would go back just for…read morethe fantastic service.

For a food hall experience I expected a little bit more, experience was on par with a food truck…read moremeal. Sandwiches are serviced on Hawaiian rolls which don't hold up well to the weight and moisture of the chicken and all of the toppings. This makes the sandwiches harder to eat than they should be. The highlight was the chicken was cooked perfectly. It was juicy and the breading was consistent. Flavor however was lacking a bit, not talking just heat, but flavor. Sides wise the fries were decent, I'd skip the Mac and Cheese as the pasta was mushy and the sauce lacked flavor. Decent spot in a pinch, but there's better spots for hot chicken IMO. Staff was busy so hard to give an opinion, I ordered from a kiosk, which is always a bit of a let down.

The owner will greet you the minute you come in. She tries her best to have no line, meaning…read moreshe'll work twice as hard to make your plate so that the next person won't wait too long. Her daughter helps her sometimes. The food choices are great, lots of choices. The food is usually quite fresh. Most of the time, you can expect the same stuff from Chinese fast food restaurants. The beef and broccoli is nice. The coconut shrimp is awesome, not many places have that! Inside is very clean, and seating is quite spread out, which is really nice. Need fast Chinese food in Oxnard, this is your place!

Service was good. Woman behind the counter was super friendly. Servings were generous. Food was…read morehot. I felt that the food was a little bland.

The food was amazing! I had the shrimp Po'Boy and my daughter had the 2pc Fried Chicken (Leg &…read moreWing) with macaroni and cheese and corn bread. The service was fantastic, was a husband, wife and daughter operation and they were down right hospitable. The ambience was average but they did have an area for live music, which they said they have on the weekends! A must try and I will definitely be back to try some gator and gumbo!!

I ordered the gumbo. It's a complete different type of gumbo that I'm used too. This one is more…read moresoupy. Watery and honestly, I didn't even know if I like it or not. It has some meat, sausages and crab legs, some shredded chicken meat mixed with the rice and the soup. No okra, No beans, not spicy at all. Grayish watery gumbo. On the side, I was given like a tapatio kind of spicy sauce. The other one that I got is shrimp creole. NOW.... This is yummy. More like the gumbo that I frequent. Thick stew, shrimp, perfect spice. Love this!. Staff are super kind and friendly. Extra star for them. I'm coming back for more Shrimp creole!!

After mentally going postal for the deli being closed beachside at Harbor Mart, saw that this was…read morethe next closest sub place (yes cheesesteaks count G.) Drove 6 miles inward 12 round trip (sigh) and arrived around 1130am. Small place and nice surrounding food options like Pho and Mex in same lot. I've had this cheesesteak before at the Topanga Mall in the valley, but it was like a decade ago. Plunked down $17 and change for a #2 (fountain drink unlimited, cheesesteak with mush,pepp,onion,lettuce tomato, must and mayo style which is what I like (not gonna order that processed goup of gross ass fake cheese cheez wiz ruining a steak sandwich but to each their own) and side of hefty portioned tasty fries too. Table had some seasoned salt, Tommies style for the fries. Gobble gobble, too fast for pics (sorry.) Next time will bring my pickles and make it extra-extra ordinary (yeah I'm a freak like dat.) It was delish, savored every bite. They have a great variety of chicken and wings and steaks, will definitely be back and bring friends. In retrospect, was glad the Harbor Mart was a Harbor Brain-Fart today, or I wouldve never known this location. Showed 1994 world cup penalty shootout, c'mon dudes let's get some live games if you are gonna put up a TV! 5 stars with a bullet, thank you for saving me today and my borderline fiendish sandwich craving.

I love this place! It washed to be located in the mall, but now its Way closer to me! I love all…read morethe hot sandwiches. Mauricio helped me today. He was AWESOME! My sandwiches was made right! The restaurant was clean and organized. I definitely will be back to try the New wings they have on their menu.