We had the chicken sandwich and the maui burger, diet cola and Chocolate shake. The order process was fast. The food arrived fast. It was really good. The staff is smiling and friendly. They were busy too. Only draw back was really loud music. read more

I'll be completely honest, I was not too impressed. Purchased the hickory burger and some onion rings. Both were just pretty average. I also ordered the California burger and was not completely impressed either. It was decently priced for sure, but I'm just an In N Out guy read more

My husband wanted to try hook burger I didn't want to sandwich so I got there a kale salad it was larger then normal salads you get it restaurants and very tasty you also have the option to add meat they're not just good at making a healthy burger they have additional options to feed the family they also have tap beers and wine they're located on the coast of California and if you happen to drive past 1 you should try hook burger it's better than other fast food services read more

Not only does this place have awesome food, but all of the employees are extremely nice and helpful.. Jackie is amazing and always helps me decide what I want to eat and has become accustomed to what I like. Lilly is one of a kind server, she always brings a smile to the day!!! They have a good selection of beers as well(ladyface=bombdiggity) I've made this a staple of my lunch decisions because of the great service and food that I receive while I'm here!!! read more

Hook Burger - Suoer bomb ahi tuna burger and delicious ladyface beer!!! - Burgers Near Me - Oxnard, California

Ideal burger place. Excellent customer service and great quality ingredients. Good sauces too

The meat was dry, the bread was stale and the manager was a little rude. The only thing I liked was the shake. I use to love this place and recommend it to everyone, but as of right now just go get a good burger somewhere else and don't waste your money and time at this place read more

My parents and I decided to eat here for the first time last night. My mom placed our order online and I went to pick it up. Both my parents ordered the Hook Burger and added bacon for an additional $1.25 each. I ordered the California Burger which was delicious and had plenty of Avocado. My dad straight up didn't like his burger and it barely had any onion on it. My mom's burger was missing tomato and the bacon she paid extra for! Overall she was satisfied with the food but was disappointed about the bacon. We live in Ventura or else I would have went back. The Oreo Shakes were very good and I enjoyed the onion rings and that delicious orange dipping sauce that comes with them. Customer service was great! They just need to pay attention to getting the ingredients right on the burgers. read more

I ordered online and paid. I got there to pick up my meal. It was not ready yet, no biggie. The gal tells the cooks that I am there for my order. I'm sitting waiting for a while as people come in and out with their food. I go up and ask and the gal checks to see if my foods ready. Its been ready and nobody said anything. I asked her if my foods been ready and she said yes. I told her I had been waiting and nobody's said anything about my food being ready. Her reply was "nobody told me you were here" after I'd been sitting there for over a half hr. Bad communication on there part with cold food. Bummmer. read more

The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean and service was excellent. We had the hickory burger which was juicy and the trio - perfect match! Keep it up!! Comfortable seating too!! Highly recommend this place and would come back again!! read more

Went in for my bbq salad and like always delicious definitely recommend this place and the food

I had the Hickory Burger and my kiddo had the Bistro Chicken Club Sandwich. Both were EXCELLENT! The side of fries was enough for us to share. I would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to eat here again. read more

BOMB! Made fresh right when you order it. I usually get the hook burger with added cheese and bacon with onion rings. Ok, now I'm hungry!

Unfriendly And Unprofessional Service, Didn't Get A Chance To Try The Food. First Impression Counts!

living in Santa Barbara has it's perks, but sometimes I just need to venture out to Ventura for my montly Target runs and to see malls and real life happening! I was craving a burger and since Eureka Burger came into town in SB, I have higher expectations for juicy burgers. I enjoy that they are USDA grass fed, really delicious beef! This place dominates Eureka burger in regards to flavor and selection and PRICE! They are half if not more CHEAPER than Eureka! The burgers are delicious, plump and filling. They have a beer selection and bar area inside of the restaurant and their ranch is amazing! I enjoyed their sweet potato fries and thought their buns were heavenly! WILL BE BACK! read more

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I'll give them 3 stars for customer service. But the food was alright. I ordered the California burger and added bacon to it. I didnt like the bacon because it was too crispy and the guacamole didnt taste like guacamole. It tasted sweet, like if it was squash. My lady got the Grilled chicken sandwich, the chicken was a bit burned. Which took away from the taste of the burger. I'll try this place again since my burger was good after I removed the "guacamole" and the bacon. read more

Excellent burger.. good prices.. fast service.. very clean ! If you want a nice clean casual dining that's fast come here!!! read more

I always get welcomed as soon as I walk in! Every worker is always so nice and helpful. Don't have one single complaint about this establishment at all. Food is always fresh and delicious!! Even when I call and place my order ahead they are great!! read more

Being in Oxnard can make me really depressed. All they have are chains that don't even compare to other locations and terrible service (there are a few exceptions to this rule) and lots and lots of families everywhere I go. I don't know why, but when I see families... I think dirtyness because kids are just messy and parents nowadays don't discipline their children and don't make them clean up after themselves. *shakes head in disappointment* This theory has proved itself over and over again so when I came to Hook, I was pleasantly surprised that it looked like a more upscale burger place that was immaculately clean and not overflowing with screaming children. Now, onto the food. The burgers were good. I've never really had an upscale burger, so I had nothing to compare it to, but it was at least a notch up from The Habit, which is yummy. The bistro burger is delicious, but my favorite item from this weekend was the bistroclub sandwich. The only disappointment about the sandwich was that the description said it had honey dijon mayonnaise. I'm extremely picky when it comes to mayonnaise because I think that its by far one of the grossest things in the world, but seeing how its in a lot of things that I eat, I'm trying to get over it. I can now have chipotle mayo, and pesto mayo and I figured that I could probably handle honey dijon mayo. nope, that was pure mayonnaise. i had to take off the top layer of bread because i just can't stand it... (don't ask... I think it looks like lard. I can't do it) and it was still delicious. Their milkshakes are really good too!! get the caramel latte milkshake! read more

This is my favorite burger spot. Been coming for years. Decent prices. Great food. And their customer service is excellent. Always welcomed and they continue to check up on you while your there. read more

The people behind the already delicious Habit Burger decided to get fancy and open an upscale burger joint bringing the 'Nard the classiest, most delicious burger I've had in all of Ventura County! FINALLY!!! Along with the addition of Urbane Cafe it's great to finally see some legit restaurants in Oxnard and not another Jack in the Crack or Taco Bell (not to knock JITB as we all love it after last call.) So let's get down to business. I've had the Hickory burger twice. Excellent flavor, juicy meat and a toasted bun. Nice presentation as well. Sweet potato fries were good and the ranch was perfect. A good ranch dressing is VERY IMPORTANT and can make or break one's experience at a restaurant FYI. Basically costs the same as going to Carl's Jr but with first class burger quality?! Of course this joint gets FIVE STARS from Rie-Rie! read more

First time here! And it was delicious! I would totally recommend this burger place to anyone. It's a must try. Everybody is very friendly.

Alyssa is PHENOMENAL! She made the experience. Burgers were phenomenal and juicy and not too pricey! This is the spot.

Not really that impressed with Hook Bistro. Maybe my hopes were set too high by other reviewers on Yelp. Parking was very convenient, and there was a spot right out in front which is always a plus for us, because my husband's precious muscle car must be in his view at all times (rolling eyes). We walked in, and got stopped by a greeter who started reading off the menu that was RIGHT IN PLAIN SIGHT. I can read the menu just fine (or maybe we looked too old and feeble). Finally, we ordered after learning all about every item on the menu from our upbeat sprite of a greeter and both got burgers. I got the sweet potato fries, he got regular. There were plenty of booths available, so we grabbed one with a view of his beloved V-8 chariot. They were comfy! Good amount of room, too. My husband loves him some Hamburger Habit, so you can imagine his excitement of the perfect trifecta: Habit burger + TVs + comfy booths (I guess it's a quad-fecta if that's a word...because he could see his 550 horses out the window too). The excitement was short lived. Our server brought our food in a wire basket with wax paper lining. His order was wrong. Sauce on his burger when he asked for plain. The fries were weirdly chewy like they'd been reheated. The bun was fantastic though. The server took his burger back however the laughing by the cooks as they handed her a newly prepared sandwich uncomfortably led me to believe that hubby was getting a little something extra on his bun this time. He ate it anyway. :( Our server wasn't very friendly, she'd ask us how our food was and if we asked for a condiment it was like we were inconveniencing her. The ranch was watery, and it got on my shirt. Ketchup and grease from the burger leaked through the flimsy paper in the basket and got all over our table. I appreciate that Hook wants to bridge the gap between fast food and a bar&grill but presentation is everything. Don't try too hard, Hook. Just go back to the basics. Give me a plate! Give me a server with more training! You're a Bistro, Hook... make me feel comfortable as a patron. read more

First off, I only review burgers. Whenever venturing outside of the OC/LA area, I always yelp to see if there are any burger places worthy of a visit. Hook Burger Bistro showed promise because of the website and number of positive yelp reviews so we added it to our list of destinations. Great decision. WHAT I ORDERED: Main --- Prime Burger: 4/5 Very good burger. The caramelized onions gave it an overall sweetness Hickory Burger: 4/5 Also a very solid burger. Reminded me of Stacked Sides --- Sweet Potato Fries: 4/5 Standard goodness Regular Fries: 3/5 No complaints STAFF: Very friendly. We were given menus at the door while we waited in line. WAIT TIME: Quick and we came at noon on a Friday. Place was crowded, but we got a seat in the patio. PORTION: Decent sized burgers. Patties could be a tad thicker, but overall, no complaint BANG FOR YOUR BUCK Very cheap for the quality of burger you get. The only thing keeping this from getting the full 5 stars is there was an extra charge for cheese. Come on now... WOULD I RETURN If I was in the area...definitely! read more

The food here is solid for a decent price. We ordered a few different things in order to try them all. The fries and onion rings were average nothing too special, although I didn't really like the sauce that was served with the onion rings. It didn't really have much flavor or seasoning. The burgers were good though! The Maui burger was ok but the basic hook burger and the crispy chicken sandwich was great. The hook burger was great! I'd give that burger by itself a 5/5 read more

In terms of aesthetics, service, quality and burger joints in Oxnard...Its as good as it gets. Its like a 4.5 rounded up. I'm super happy with this place. The service is genuinely nice and friendly!!!! The place is just really well done in terms of design and materials, even the restrooms are pretty! The burger combos are well done and the size of the burgers are perfect. We went with the hickory burger regular cheeseburger and fries and sweet potato fries. I truly think the sweet potato fries had sugar on them...some would love that, just too sweet for me. I'd go in just to have a beer. The white bar top, tile and exposed wood beams is cool and hip...makes you want to chill and have a beer. They have a bunch of wine racks as though you're in a wine bar but wine is not what its about. You would not know you're in a Ventura County strip mall and definitely not an Oxnard one!!! read more

Prices combat fast food joints with High end restaurant quality burgers.. they're no joke Usually get the hickory burger and they're very generous on the patties and ingredients My girlfriend doesn't eat red meat and gets the chicken caprese sandwich and that is killer also. Very cool place with even better prices read more

I was impressed with this spot. It did me right on this visit. Burger was nice and I loved the buns. Fries were cooked perfect and seasoned perfectly. The price, 5$ for a burger, was awesome in my opinion. They also had local Central California wine country wines too. Bottom line- It cost the the same price as a fast food spot and its 100% better. You will not be disappointed. read more

I was invited to eat here with some friends. It's like a habit, but a notch fancier and with beer. It cost a little bit more but I think it's supposed to be gourmet. Burgers are good. The buns are a little over toasted for my taste, but I think that's just me. My only suggestion is that if they aren't going to have drink refill stations out, they should have customer service people available to help. It's awkward cutting in line to ask for refill on water and soda. read more

Decided to try this place since there were such great reviews. Staff was super nice and courteous. And they're kid friendly which is always a plus in my book. I originally went here to try a burger but ended up ordering the BBQ chicken salad... so yummy!!!!!!!!! I'm also not a big fan of sweet potato fries but for some reason I'm so addicted to theirs!! Their onion rings are nice and crispy, just the way I like them. My husband and friend ordered burgers and were not disappointed. Fresh ingredients, fast service, very reasonably priced. I'm a huge fan of this place for sure! Oh, and don't forget to order a shake for desert!! read more

Love these burgers- they're the best in oxnard!!! Love the hickory burger and their fries ...

After months of reading and hearing about how good Hook Burger was, I decided to try it out. I was actually very excited and had very high expectations for this place! I must say that it met my expectations. I ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. DELICIOUS!! Let's start with the sandwich. It came on a French roll and was a generous size. The chicken was cooked right, juicy and the BBQ was good (I wonder if they make their own sauce?). I finished the whole thing because it was THAT delicious! This was my first time trying sweet potato fries and I am glad I had them here because they were great. I am a fan of them now and will probably not go back to regular fries. Overall, I had a very satisfying meal for $8. The place itself is very chill. It makes you want to stay there and keep on hanging out with friends. I rather come watch a game here over BJ's any day. They have a good selection of beer, which I will try next time I go. The service was great as well; it did not just feel like any other burger place you visit where they take your order and forget you are there. The employees here came once or twice to our table to make sure everything was ok. Props to them! One thing I would like to see in the menu is a turkey burger. Their burgers looked really good but I do not eat red meat so I doubt I will be able to try them :(. Offering turkey burgers as an option would definitely increase my visits to this place. For now, I will stick with the sandwiches. Glad this place is in Oxnard! read more

Hook makes a really good hamburger and I get you pay for quality, but I don't require much from a hamburger. Avocado compliments a burger really well, but I can do without it sometimes. I get the same satisfaction after eating In & Out or the Habit and feel better that I spent half the amount for the same meal at either of those two. If you need more reasons to go, the service I received was excellent and beer is available on tap. I find an IPA pairs well with a burger. They offer a lot more than just burgers as well. The steak sandwich with cheese and grilled onions was a choice that surprised me. The servers are always on their feet checking on table to table asking if they need condiments/refills etc. I suppose it's a place you should try once. The food might "hook" you in and become a favorite spot of yours, but there are a couple of other options I can easily think of that are equally good and inexpensive. read more

Favorite fast food! Came here on my lunch break and boy did it by the spot. The workers are extremely attentive always.

Seeing the high praise this place had received in the yelp community in such a short period of time, I was excited to try this place. Quality food this place serves. I had a bistro burger? hook burger? not sure the exact name but it seems as if its the default burger. It was one of the best burgers I've had in a while. It for sure exceeds anything I've tried in Oxnard. The flavors blended very well together, the meat and the bread, you could taste the quality. Onion rings and sweet potatoes fries were also good, but the burger took the spotlight! And for the gourmet burgers they serve, its very affordable! This place is different from a regular fast food burger joint. I don't just want to eat and go, its definitely more of a social place. Having beer on tap always adds to that! The place is plain inviting and the staff is super friendly. They successfully gave me the impression that they actually wanted me there. Definitely a place you could come for the food and the atmosphere. Too bad it is located in an intersection I always want to avoid read more

Two new places in Oxnard have been on my radar for a few months now. Fishermen's Catch or Hook Burger Bistro? Which one should we go to today? Drove to Fishermen's Catch only to find a sign in the window "Gone Fishing". Go figure. No 1.5 pound lobster for $20.00 for me today! Catch you next time Fisherman's Catch. Off to the Hook! I knew it was on the corner of Rose and Gonzales, but there's so much new stuff going on there it took a little while to find it. Rolled in about 1:30 p.m. on New Years Eve day. It was packed to the rafters with burger eating humanity! Snagged a little two top table and browsed the menu. A nice booth opened up, bonus! Jamie V- 24 oz. Can o' PBR. : ) Bistro Burger- 5 oz. prime chuck, Roasted red pepper and onion, melted jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, honey dijon mayo. Ordered it medium rare. Arrived more like rare. I'm part vampire so no big deal. Literally, a bloody good burger! Shiny (oily) bun too. Good. Woman- Iced tea. Ahi Tuna Burger- Seared Ahi, lettuce, tomato, wasabi tartar, red onion, toasted bun. Very good too. Wasabi tartar gave it that hint of Asian flavor. Solid fish burger! Onion rings, ranch dressing- Similar to the Habit, but some how better. Maybe a little thicker cut. Maybe the PBR had something to do with it. Delicious! Sweet potato fries- Freaking crispy, salted, hot and fattening. Carbs deluxe. Dam you Hook Burger Bistro! Note to self- Commence operation code name "Atkins". Scheduled for Monday, 1/3/2011. read more

This is a good burger and the service is very fast. There's a greeter at the door to explain how it works. There are salad options, too. They'll also make burgers with a lettuce wrap if you don't want a bun. The only odd thing is that they don't have calorie counts on the menu or on the board: I thought that was required by law now. Maybe I missed it. It's reasonably priced: I'll definitely come back. read more

Hook Burger was the perfect, late lunch stop on our drive up the Pacific Coast Highway. It was affordable, fast, and delicious! Between the table, we tried the Turkey Burger, Veggie Burger, and Hickory Burger. Everyone really enjoyed their burger choices, as they were good sizes, with fresh toppings and great flavors. We each ordered sides of french fries - which could have easily been split - the portions were huge! They were also piping hot and fresh when they arrived to our table. For dessert, I had to try the Strawberry Cheesecake Shake. It wasn't the best shake I've ever had, but was still really good. Hook Burger is also centrally located, with plenty of shopping if you need to pick anything up, or just want to browse. Highly recommended by me! read more

Oh man, is this place good! I got the veggie burger and sweet potato fries. The veggie burger had an interesting blend of flavors- delicious. The sweet potato fries were great. It's my new favorite place to stop for a great burger. Love the decor as well. read more

OK I'm not going to exaggerate and say that this place was maximums prime ultra good. However when I think about it, this is the best burger joint in all of Oxnard. This restaurant is small in size (good thing) and a small menu! They have a menu for: burgers, sandwiches, salads and shakes! Judging by the burger, the taste is enormous! Love the taste, loved the presentation, loved the onion rings and sweet potatoes! I forgot the name of the burger I got, but it had, beef, cheese, avocado, grilled peppers, and pickles, i might be forgetting a couple of other ingredients. Perfect Californian burger, size was good, produce was fresh, bread and beef felt fresh, all what makes Californian cuisine different from the rest of the nation! Good job Hook! To drink I had a beer, a good old Paso Robles Firestone!! Go me and supporting local chains that support local products! And like others have pointed out, it is cheap! All this food I ordered was less than $15 including tip! The restaurant itself is had a really good decoration, it is not over done, they have white brick walls and wine bottled for some deco! The decoration is definitely modern, but not too modern where it feels really cold (Aka Starbucks). If this place was in downtown, I could definitely see myself coming here to watch the Laker game, the atmosphere was right! When I parked my car, I wad a little scared that the place was going to be too pretentious, but it wasn't. There wad sure a mix of people in the restaurant, young and old, so good mix! The staff was also great, since the place is new, it seems like they have not gotten annoyed with their jobs, they had natural smiles, no complaints there! They were also very helpful with the condiments that we needed and what not! They deserved a tip! I'll definitely come back again if I dare cross that busy intersection! read more