We tried it for the first time. Long wait was ok as we get it was Sunday football, but cold patty melt, burnt burger and tri tip that was ham. We wouldn't go back. Cool if you just want beer and football. Staff was friendly and patient with customers that were not well mannered. read more

Great food, cold beers and tons of TVs for all the sports. Go have a burger and a cold one

When traveling I like to support local businesses . We went over to this restaurant as we're staying at the hotel next to it , went in at 8:15 as website said they closed at nine . When we got there, hostess said oh well the kitchens not open and sent us over to Chili's. Thank you for the referral, Chili's gets a 5 star rating, read more

Always the best brews, burgers and vibes no matter the day or time. Service prompt and friendly, my go-to spot anytime I'm hungry thirsty or wanting sports TV for the past 10 years. Women always welcome as a safe place to enjoy great cocktails and fun food. read more

Came here for lunch the other day with my friend and his mom. We all enjoyed our meals. The meals Were not to perfection, but were good. The menu doesn't have a lot of choices but the options listed seem fair. I do With they had some more options. The prices are not bad. The bar seemed to be the busiest area of the restaurant. They do have many televisions to watch sports. We got there after 6 and it started to get a little busy closer to 8. I don't think you would have trouble finding a table here. Our waitress was pretty good about checking on us but that slowed down a little when it got busy. she was very sweet. I would come again to try another item on the menu however, for my taste it's not a regular place to attend. read more

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I'm a big fan of dive bars with good food. This is only a quasi dive and the food is ok but nothing special. The service and friendly environment earn it an extra half star. The patrons at happy hour were mostly regulars and were extremely friendly and provided a lot of great information about the area. The staff was extremely friendly and a lot of the regulars really make me feel welcome. -upgrading the review to 5 stars. The kitchen had been great about accommodating keto requests read more

The pretzel bites were fabulous! The beer was super cold. The greeting was quick and friendly. Off to a good start. I had the Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad - very nice BBQ Ranch Dressing (on the side because that's how I am). Nice to have a 1/2 Sized Salad option. EB had the Tri Tip Dip -- AuJus sauce and has a light horseradish sauce on the bread. He gives it a thumbs up. Nice Sports Bar. Good eats. read more

The Dugout - Pretzel Bites with cheese and mustard. Yum. - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

After a recent SB game we decided to hit up The Dugout for post game drinks. Located in the old Applebee's (which is evident by the familiar outdoor neon lighting), the parking lot is a bit difficult to access because of it's proximity to the freeway. Middle of the week, the place was a bit on the quiet side. There were a number of patrons watching TV and enjoying themselves but the crowd was pretty mellow. I kind wish they would turn up the music or the volume on the TVs to help cut through some of the dead silence. It was the quietest sports bar I've been to in recent memory. Our group of 5 enjoyed some decently priced beers on tap and some typical sports bar food. The patty melt w/fries and the burgers seemed to go over ok. My friend was ambitious and took on the Shermanator which consisted of 3 burger patties, bacon, cheese, fried egg, and pastrami, and chili. I'm not sure if it actually tasted good or not but the visuals were quite the sight. Overall the Dugout is a decent place to hangout and watch some games. I'm sure the place is busier on the weekends which probably helps the ambiance. So the Dugout is "A-Ok" in my book hence the 3 star rating. read more

The Dugout - My buddy Ryan versus the Shermanator (3 patties, fried eggs, pastrami, chili, and 3 pieces of cheese). - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Dugout is a sports bar in a contemporary outdoor multi-purpose mall with plenty of parking in an updated part of the Simi Valley. Like all sports bars, there is a plethora of wide screen TV's showing baseball & soccer games at least in early June. There is a huge oval bar for just hanging out & tables around the periphery of the bar for more private dining. The menu is limited to sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, a bit of pasta, soups, salads, appetizers such as buffalo wings, French fries, onion rings, taco, etc. Nothing unusual or particularly "gourmet" since that would scare away all the sports fans. It's a pleasant, wide open space & the volume of the sports programs is thankfully low so that a decent in-group conversation can be heard. There is a civilized touch to the Dugout despite its name since I envision a typical dugout to be a place to chew tobacco, spit, swear, & scratch your crotch. Our waitress was down-to-earth, friendly, & especially patient since we dilly dallied & couldn't decide what to order right away. Since I did an extensive Sake (sah keh) tasting & pairing event the previous day, I wasn't in the mood for alcohol so I can't vouch for the drinks at the Dugout. I tried out their standard ice tea & found the taste to be rather flat & grassy like hay, but the "tropical" flavoured ice tea turned out to be perkier & fresher. 1) I ordered the Hot Buffalo wings which were for the most part the standard taste profile, but the wings here seem to be more acidic as though the tomato based sauce has more white vinegar for a more sour effect. Also, some other places cook their wings longer for a more caramelized texture, but the ones at Dugout sre less complex & the meat a bit dry, possibly since it was not marinated in wine or some other marinade. Not bad, but there is a lack of a meaty Umami in the chicken wings or the tomato based sauce as though no fond de cuisine/broth was used. 2) California Burger: jack cheese ,peppered bacon, and avocado. I was into lighter eating that day so I substituted the beef patty for turkey which was probably a mistake on my part. Yelper Rob B. commented that the beef burger was meaty, moist, flavourful, but my turkey was drier, bland, and felt as though it were a pre-formed frozen patty that may be been stored a long time. The turkey didn't taste bad, but it was basically flavourless. The melted jack cheese was also bland & the texture was gummy & dried out. Looking at the cheeses on the other guests dishes, I noticed that they were basically similar to low quality supermarket generic brand cheeses. However, looking at friends' salads showed a fresh array of salad greens, crispy, watery, cool cucumbers, etc. which showed a knowing hand although beware of the default factory manufactured "cheddar cheese" in with the salad. For the side, I decided to opt for the beer battered onion rings for an extra $2.00. The coating is thicker, breadier & is a bit cushier with a light crunch. I usually like onions rings with a thin, crisp batter, but the ones at the Dugout are good with a nice sweet onion flavor. BTW, there are different permutations to the ingredients that can be added to the burger for an added charge, of course: "1/2 lb. Angus beef on a brioche bun, served with Dugout French Fries, house potato chips, or potato salad. A turkey patty or chicken breast can be substituted at no additional charge. Substitute veggie patty for $1.00. Sweet potato fries, garlic fries, chili, fruit, or side salad can be substituted for $1.50.Onion rings, soup, cheese fries, or chili cheese fries can be substituted for $2.00. Add ons: extra patty $4.00, chili $1.50, avocado $1.50, fried egg $1.00, grilled onions $1.00, jalapeños $1.00, guacamole $2.00, bacon $2.00, pastrami $3.50." I found the Dugout to be a pleasant place to nosh with friends for a very casual meal, or sidling up to the bar to have a drink while watching hunky men pushing balls or pucks around. The food at the Dugout is basic & butch as it should be since after all, it is a sports bar. 3 Yelp stars for a hearty, filling meal that doesn't cost an arm & a leg. PS For a more international slant to the food in a sports bar, Spring Bok in Van Nuys offers a limited selection of South African fare. Pete's Pili Pili Tiger Prawns are especially tasty. read more

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Same as always for my review. Great service and the best Blue Cheese Hamburger anywhere. Salad and ice tea rounded out another great lunch. I would eat here everyday if I could! I know my review is the same but until my experience changes I'll keep posting the same review read more

The Dugout - Sorry. This was my Blue Cheese Burger! - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Pros: it's convenient to the hotel, showed my Redskins playing so all is well on that front! Rachel, one of the waitresses is very nice and accommodating Cons: food is blah blah blah. Smoked buffalo wings are ok if you like the smokiness which apparently I'm not a fan of... the chili dog was tasty, garlic fries were ok. I think the fries could be better flavored with the garlic, it's almost like they fried the fried then dumped garlic on top. Atmosphere: pleasant, tons of games on. read more

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I had the lunch special California burger. It was really good! Meat a little dry but overall still received 4 stars from me. read more

The Dugout - California burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Honestly, can anyone top their garlic sweet potato fries?? Ridiculous! I love their side salad, too. It may not seem like much, but it is the best side salad (or starter salad) I appreciate the consistency after all these years. Thank you. read more

My husband and I had dinner during the week. The place was not crowded and they did not have enough help. The waitress forgot to bring us our complete order and did not come back to check on us. The garlic fries were nasty just dripping with oil. We have been to The Dugout a few times over the years and never had a good experience. We thought we would give this place another chance but now forget it we are done! read more

atmosphere was lacking, ambiance was dull, and the bartender was racist and seemed like he hated his job.

BBQ Chicken was delicious. Good beer selection! Servers were friendly, fast and attentive!

As I'm writing this review , I'm literally eating there right now. AGAIN. I'm a big fan of their chopped barbecue chicken salad also like the tuna melt and their turkey sandwich. read more

Came here with the team after the game. Our waitress Marisa was amazing! She was able to take the teams order by number. All our food came out hot and correct! On top of that it tasted really good. Thank you for taking care of our party of 30 and treating us so well!! read more

The Dugout - The menu - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The layout of the restaurant looked conspicuously familiar. A large bar in the center, surrounded by numerous booths, TV's everywhere. Then I learned that the restaurant used to be an Applebee's. It's clean, cozy, being a sports fan, I appreciate all the TV's. It would be a great place to watch a game. I had my usual salad. I got a 1/2 cobb salad, and it was more than enough. The salad itself wasn't wonderful, but it was filling and was better than I thought it would be for the price. I would rank it near the top of my Simi Valley lunch time salad list. The others at the table got burgers and sandwiches, all of which looked very good. The service was excellent. Friendly and helpful. I would definitely return. read more

Not the best. Seems better online. A little old and dirty inside. Food was average. Margarita was very weak. Probably won't go back.

Some of the greatest burgers and tater tots you can find. I come here all the time to watch some baseball and enjoy a nice burger.

I went to the dugout with my boyfriend and we had Susan as our server and she was the best server we've ever had. We first sat behind a group of rowdy kids jumping around on the booths and Susan asked if we wanted to switch tables without us having to ask, she went above and beyond with her service and kindness! I don't usually leave reviews but I felt like this was necessary, we'll definitely be back! Thank you Susan! read more

Playoff game was on so it was very busy but the hostess was very friendly and let us know we'd be seated ASAP. They were understaffed that night so food might take a little longer than usual but the wait wasn't that long! Got the mushroom burger and it was cooked to perfection! Only problem was they hadn't seasoned it so a bit bland. After adding salt/pepper it was delicious. Busy though so I understood, but all three burgers came out bland. Just make sure to season next time! House Cab tasted like box wine but probably should've expected that. Hannah wasn't our server but she did politely check up on us and got us a few drinks. Overall a very good experience! Not a bad place for game day. read more

the food was dry the garlic fries were nasty and the service was horrible .I had to go up to the bar just to get water for my kids!! The only decent thing here was the sports! I have not been here in 2 years and don't plan on coming back read more

If I could give zero I would. My birthday lunch with my husband. Waited 50 minutes for food that shouldn't be cold to be delivered. I've supported this restaurant for years. Will not be back. Too Bad as I bring a lot of business to them. read more

The only reason giving a 4 star as opposed to 1-2 is the fires are amazing, beer was cold and their kid I remember I think name AJ was hustling around doubling everyone else found out wasn't our server but took drinks brought water pre bussed our table the server was very nice I'm sure short staffed but no where near this kid AJ. Make him a server read more

It had been a few years since our last visit. Unfortunately not much has changed. I ordered the chili dog, the chili had a strange consistency and was very salty and greasy. My wife had the tacos, she said they were very salty as well. We both used the restrooms while there and you could smell them before getting to them. And not in a good way. It's unfortunate too since it's less than a mile from our home. It will be interesting to see how it goes when Mad Era brewing finally opens across the street. read more

Holly was awesome highly recommend coming here she definitely made my entire day!!!! The food was great and drinks were even better I recommend either the house margarita or if your getting beer get the enegren octoberfest read more

Lots of cool sports memorabilia on the walls. Plenty of TVs to watch whatever game you want. Decent beer list, though the prices aren't great and $1 off for happy hour is pretty weak. Food wasn't good at all. Smoked wings were incredibly salty. BBQ chicken salad was totally bland. Service was beyond awkward. Our server never introduced himself. Just stood at our table and waited for us to talk to him. Didn't check on us either. Probably won't be back. read more

Great food, good local beer selection and great prices. Best burgers in town and their smoked tri tip and chicken are better then most bbq joints. Waitresses are great too. read more

I am giving this restaurant 3 stars due to the fact that we have had several good experiences here. However, tonight was not one of them. My family and I ate at the Dugout on 10/1/2023. To start, our waitress, who never even told us her name, was MIA for almost the entire meal. We watched our drink sit on the bar for nearly 10 minutes before it was brought to the table, during which time, the girl was no where to be seen. Everything was taking quite a while, and the state of the cheese sauce with our pretzel bites seemed to suggest it had been sitting under the heat lamp for several minutes as well. The host was the one to bring all our food, which in and of itself was subpar. I had asked for the jack cheese on my burger to be substituted for American, and after assuring me she knew what I meant, it did not come out correctly. And the BBQ sauce that was supposed to be on my burger was absent. My father ordered bacon on his food, which also was absent. It was nice that they were playing the football game. However, it will likely be a long while before I or my family returns. read more

First time here, food and service is amazing! Their onion rings are to die for they don't fall apart at all. Overall great experience read more

The Dugout - The single burger with tots - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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We only ordered food to go and haven't left the restaurant yet. I'm writing this review to let others know what my wife and I were told when we asked if they had a military discount. "We only give discounts to guys in uniform." We're in Simi Valley and the nearest military base is over an hour away. They did reference the "Navy base in San Diego." And then said, "All the owners served in something like the Marines and a guy came in a few weeks ago that had just come back and they gave him a free shot." The important thing to remember is if you ever come here and are in the military, make sure to travel with your uniform or the patriotic folks won't give you a discount. I would've rather that they just said "No we don't." Rather than spin a ridiculous story. read more

The Dugout - We were here - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We ventured over to The Dugout with 3 adults and 2 children to grab some dinner and watch some football on a Saturday night. The parking lot is shared by a hotel and several shops so it fills up fast on weekends. The restaurant itself is in an old Applebees building so you probably know the layout by heart. Booths around the perimeter with tables on the inside and a bar in the center. Along one wall there are some games for the kiddos to play. Basically this is your typical American family sports bar. When we entered the greeter told me there were some open tables but a party of 50 was coming in soon. We figured that we would get our orders in before the big rush so we grabbed a booth and sat down. Our waitress was very friendly and remained so throughout the evening. That alone started my rating at 5 stars. However, it wouldn't remain there. Our cokes and waters came in large plastic cups which I enjoyed. I hate small drinks because I tend to drink quite a bit. (Photos attached.) My wife and her friend ordered a bottle of wine and this is where the stars started slipping from my rating. The wine tasted horrible, like it had gone bad in some storage room or something. The manager was kind enough to take it back and remove it from our tab, which I appreciated. (I generally HATE sending things back but when you pay for a bottle of wine there is a certain expectation of quality.) Next up were the nachos. They were pretty good. Not GREAT, just good. The chips themselves were very tasty but the toppings were just so-so. I didn't like the jalapenos they used. I prefer 'normal' ones. The dish could have used a bit more cheese beyond the top layer because it was just chips after you ate the top. Islands has much better nachos and it's just up the road. I ordered the hot wings for dinner. I am a HUGE hot wings fan and try them all over the place. I got the hottest version and they were pretty good. Again, not great, just good. Once again, Islands' wings are better. The wings at the Dugout had poor texture and not enough meat. I was very BLAH about them in general. My wife had the Patty Melt. Overall, I thought it was very tasty. The meat was very good. My wife was disappointed because when the dish arrive the bread was very soggy on the bottom. She hates that so wasn't a fan of the dish for that reason alone. At this point I was debating between 3-4 stars. We ordered our check because we had somewhere else we needed to be. 15 minutes went by with no check. I tried to get our waitress's attention to no avail. Finally we stood up and walked to the front. Usually the threat of a dine-n-dash will get their attention so they will bring you the darn check. The girl (who had been very friendly all night) apologized and rung me out. In fairness, they were very busy but when I have somewhere else I need to be I don't care how busy they are. I want to pay my fair share and leave. I tipped her a full 20% because she was working hard and was a nice server, but waiting over 20 minutes for a check is not acceptable anywhere at any time. Overall, Dugout isn't a bad place but it's not a good one either. Very mundane food. If you'd like to catch a game and relax with friends it's a decent place. Just go in with proper expectations and you'll have a good time. read more

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I have been to the Dugout several times now. The service has been excellent and friendly. The food is fresh and tasty My last order was a Turkey/Bacon sandwich. It was loaded with meat and avocado. It's the best sandwich I have had in a long time I will definitely be coming back for more great food. read more

After my initial review about a problem I had, I was contacted by the owner and he was very apologetic and professional and did everything to make things right. Thank you Randy. read more

I found The Dugout because I was staying at the Marriott Courtyard between 11/29-12/4/2020. First, it was really convenient. 2nd (maybe 1st), the food and drinks were great!! Good value and food tasted great! Homemade chips are delicious! Nothing served was subpar...I ate here 4 of 5 nights...only reason I didn't eat at The Dugout one night was they closed on a Monday night. I'm looking forward to travelling and eating here again soon! read more

The best thing about the Dugout is the amount of TVs it has. We came here one Sunday to watch some football and catch the Dodger game. The hosts were nice enough but seem overwhelmed by the amount of people flooding through the doors. We finally sat in the bar and it took what seemed like forever for our waitress to come by. When she finally did, we ordered a round of drinks and some appetizers to share. The drinks were okay. I orders a moscow mule and the amount of ginger beer they put in it was pretty gross. It was also heavy handed with vodka (not that I mind that but when I'm looking for a cocktail, I want it to be well balanced and taste right). Everyone else's drinks were the same. The wings were good and so were the jalapeno poppers. The nachos would have been good if they didn't have red meat on them. We even specifically asked the girl if there was any red meat and added chicken because a person in our party can't eat it. When they arrived and I mentioned something about the red meat, she said "well yeah there's chili on it". At that point, I didn't even care to argue with her since it clearly did not register to her that it's a beef chili. We sort pf picked at them but they were too soggy anyway. I had hopes for this place to be a new frequented spot but unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed. I can't say I'll never come back, but I definitely can't see myself wanting to come here. read more

I came here last Sunday to watch football for my 31st bday. I came with about 35+ Rams Fan for the Rams VS Redskins game at the 10AM spot. When we arrived we had a portion of the restaurant saved for us which was really cool, so Kudos to management for accommodating us. The service & overall staff was pretty good, they even brought more tables over to our area when we asked. We might have overwhelmed the front counter when we arrived in herds at 9AM but once things settled down & the game started everything went pretty smoothly. I ordered sausage & eggs w/ French toast. It was a typical breakfast meal. Nothing special but the French Toast was horrible. Later on i did order the Jalapenos Poppers & a Tri-Tip Sandwhich which was pretty damn good though i must say! Lesson learned, sports bars are good for Sports bar food, so shame on me! haha.. In the end, the Dugout is a pretty cool spot & i would definitely go back! This is apparently a Washington Redskins hangout so for you football buffs that like them Injins, this is a place for u! When we left there was a pretty nice size crowd waiting to get in so be prepared to wait . My suggestion though if your coming to watch football on NFL Sunday is to go watch the AM games & Stay for the PM Games or else your ass is gonna be stuck outside in the sun! read more

The Dugout - Thx to THE DUGOUT for a fun NFL Sunday. Some crappy French toast , but a great environment & overall experience ! - Sports Bars Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Great place to watch sports, have a pint, and enjoy some killer food. The Reaper wings (smoky style) were some of the best hot wings I've ever had! Yes they're hot, but... Don't fear the Reaper. read more