Great drinks & service. Friendly patrons and chairs on the Beach watch the boats go by! Cheers!!read more

Cash only. Lots of the bartenders hate the Dodgers. Juke box is very low volume. Bottled beer only…read more Very friendly staff! Inexpensive!!

Great music for all ages very nice staff great people there old school hip hop old school rap music…read moregreat Spanish Cumbias

Mariah, the bartender when I stopped in, was friendly and personable. I moved from Oxnard in 2008,…read morewhen this venue was "Jolly's," and it was not a place for single women at night who just wanted to play a game of pool. I felt comfortable and eager to return this evening to play pool after an early dinner with a friend. An older woman often finds it hard to play pool in a bar without feeling uneasy. The new owner should be congratulated!

We've been to plenty of fancy restaurants in OC and LA but this place probably beats out majority…read moreof them. The food here is absolutely AMAZING. We came here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. We each ordered a cocktail. She got a blueberry margarita and I got a cucumber gin mixed drink. Both were refreshing and delicious. We ended up ordering another round. For appetizers we ordered the crispy maple Brussels and tuna & salmon tartare. The Brussels were fried to perfection and glazed a sweet maple syrup. It also came with thick cuts of bacon. Definitely recommend this. For the tartare, it was also delicious and fresh. It was mixed with avocado and turnip. We thought the turnip would be off putting but it actually meshed well with the flavors. Came with fried wonton chips. For the main course we shared the NY strip and Lobster Malfaldine. The steak was cooked to perfection with a very nice sear and flavored well. Probably one of the better steaks I've ever had. Definitely beats out any steakhouse steak. The Lobster Malfaldine was also absolutely delicious. Most of the time, lobster pasta is usually a bit bland and lacking in lobster. NOT HERE. They included big chunks of lobster and the sauce was so good. Lastly, we ended our dinner with the Strawberry Hand Pie. This is basically a warm strawberry strudel with vanilla bean ice cream. They used locally sourced strawberries and I'm still thinking about it as I'm writing this review. Adrienne was our server and she was very nice and attentive. Since it was my girlfriend's birthday, they comped our dessert. Super nice staff!

Resort bar and grill right? No blender for drinks, fine…read moreEspresso machine down, okay Beer keg empty, 25 mins to get 3/4 glass flat beer (keg never changed) Guacamole blandddd - had to add Lemon and salt No poke nachos?!? Will never be back.

We were in Port Hueneme for a business meeting and found that Monday night doesn't leave you with…read moremany options. This nearby place turned out to be a lucky find. I couldn't decide between pizza or something more substantial. Went with the Meat Lovers Pizza and had no regrets: a particularly soft crust and real depth of flavor. The meatball appetizer was upper echelon. I'll come back just for that. Our server, Jazzy, made excellent recommendations and took great care of us. The wine was good and fairly priced, the outside seating was comfortable, and the atmosphere was relaxing. Mondays are happy hour all day, so the value was hard to beat. Time well spent. Highly recommend the restaurant.

This was our fourth time dining at Portola Italian Kitchen, and I wanted to add an update to my…read moreprevious review because they continue to impress us. One great meal can happen anywhere, but when you come back four times and consistently have excellent food, great service and an enjoyable experience, that says something about how a restaurant is being run. The food tonight was fantastic again. Everything was beautifully prepared, flavorful and served with great presentation. The steak was cooked perfectly, the pasta was excellent, and the drinks were great as well. I also want to recognize Anna, the manager, who does a spectacular job. She is attentive, welcoming and clearly cares about the experience her guests have. You can see her influence in how smoothly the restaurant operates. And a special shout-out to Samantha, our server, who took excellent care of us. She was friendly, attentive and personable, and helped make an already great dinner even more enjoyable. Great service really makes a difference, and Samantha delivered. Jose Luis has created something special here, and Anna, Samantha and the rest of the staff are doing a wonderful job carrying that through. After four visits, Portola isn't just a restaurant we tried and liked--it's become one of our favorite places in Oxnard, and we'll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommended!

We will be back! Did not even know this place existed…read more perhaps a little more marketing. Good location in my opinion. For the locals; it's took over Red Lobster restaurant. Food: very tasty. We went on taco Tuesday, $1.99/ea and It's a buffet! Many choice of protein, toppings and salsas. Service: very nice people Ambiance: just fine. Bar: tasty margaritas at $10/each They also offer Mexican Sunday brunch BUFFET! Not many in our area. We have to try that next time. Thanks.

Our group of friends recently dined here, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing…read more First, we were surprised to find that we were charged for the chips and salsa without being told there was a charge. It was only a dollar on each (5 ) of our bills but they should have told us. Many Mexican restaurants provide them as a complimentary appetizer, so it would have been nice if the server had let us know beforehand. The biggest issue, however, was the service. One person in our party never received his meal. We had to ask about it, and we were simply told, "It's coming," with no explanation or apology. We ended up waiting so we could all eat together, so my soup was cold and I ended up not eating it and had to take it home. When the bill came, I asked what had happened. I was hoping the server would apologize or at least explain the delay. Instead, she didn't really answer my question. Only after I commented that they must have forgotten it, server said his meal had burned and the kitchen had to remake it. It would have been much better if she had communicated that to us from the beginning instead of leaving us wondering what was going on. Throughout the meal, the server rarely checked on our table to see if we needed anything or if everything was okay. Given the long delay and lack of communication, I also think it would have been a nice gesture to either comp the delayed meal or at least remove the charge for the chips and salsa. And normally we would tip less but she added the tip to the bill Unfortunately, what should have been an enjoyable dinner with friends turned into a frustrating experience because of the lack of communication and customer service.

Best service ever, thank you too Kate Kaitlyn and T-shell!…read more Very welcoming and helpful!!

Juan and Peter amazing host, super attentive. great customer service! Food is amazing place is a…read moregreat place been coming here since opening day. and will continue to come.

We were a little worried when we got there after opening time and they weren't really ready yet…read more However, we were brought some waters and given time to look at the menu. We ordered a ton of food and everything was excellent. We had a lot of leftovers. When the server realized we were visiting from out of town and staying at a nearby hotel, she happily packed everything thoroughly and included things like ketchup, ranch, utensils, and napkins. I'd love to return if we're in the area.

Still great bar and restaurant on the wharf/pier Nice simple…read moremenu Nice prices Friendly helpful staff Great bar Great location and awesome view Definitely recommend

Waterside Restaurant is an absolute gem in Channel Islands Harbor!…read more Every dish we tried was fantastic. For starters, we had fresh seared ahi tuna, delicious crab cakes, perfectly battered shrimp, and crispy calamari served with a marinara sauce that had just the right amount of spice. Our table enjoyed the chicken piccata, lobster ravioli, and Wagyu burger, and every entrée was excellent. The blackberry margaritas were a standout and worth the visit alone! Dessert was the perfect finish with tiramisu, rich chocolate cake, and incredible churro waffles topped with caramel cream sauce, walnuts, and strawberries. Chef's kiss to all three. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between casual and upscale, with great outdoor seating and harbor views. The packed bar area made it clear this is a local favorite. Highly recommend Waterside whenever you're in the Oxnard/Channel Islands area. We will definitely be back!

Fish n chips seemed like they were from the market house brand kind, same shape exactly, no taste…read moreand a disappointment for a place by the bay. Cubano sandwich, I wish I took a photo. The bread was burnt, bad. I persevered through half and called it quits. Back to school for the chef. Drinks were basic, not sure how you mess up sangria. I'd go back for bottled beer and to hang out but that's it. It clicked afterwards that there were unfinished plates on others tables as we were being seated