As a Yelp Elite Squad member, I'd been fortunate enough to attend a special event at Selvin's many…read moremonths ago. I'd been wanting to go back and take Dear Hubby to enjoy this very special re-imagining of the previous space, which had been an Irish pub incarnation. When our sister-in-law and two nieces were in town, the five of us were able to spend a quick evening together at Selvin's. We had been working on a project at our house, and by the time we got finished and ready to go out there wasn't a lot of time left as we went on a weeknight and they close at 9:00. I'm surprised that having a full bar, and being attached to a hotel property, that they would hang it up so early - even 9:30 or 10:00 would make more sense. It's such a charming place; seems a shame to have to call it a night so early. The ambiance is absolutely divine, especially out here in suburbia. It's very innovative in its layout. The lighting was carefully planned and is very effective in creating a special mood. And, what can be said about the wall of roses? It's tailor-made for snapping fun photos, that's for sure. The chef is sending out creative and Dee-Licious dishes from the kitchen. Yes, I know how to spell delicious, but it is worth adding the accented flair to stating the fact that this is a cut above many other dining establishments in the Conejo Valley. Dear Hubby and I shared Pappardelle Pasta and a Tuna Tartare appetizer. Both were excellent. One of our nieces ordered the taco platter. Wait till you see the photo. The only thing that was disappointing, menu-wise, was that bread wasn't included, so we ordered some as a side. Two little slices. I've forgotten the price, but I recall that it turned into sticker shock when we saw what was served. I'm tickled that they offer a nice array of zero proof cocktail options. They aren't inexpensive - apparently spirits without alcohol aren't any less (or maybe only slightly less?) than the full-spirited options. Still, it's nice to have the option. Our out of town family members LOVED Selvin's; it was a big hit with all of us. As an added bonus, there was a guitarist playing beautiful acoustic music when we arrived and were seated in the lounge area. Major extra credit!

Selvin's is serving up the epitome of "girl dinner" so the bestie and I had to make a trip to check…read moreit out for ourselves. What is girl dinner you may ask? It's the perfectly curated trio - Dirty Martini, followed by a well dressed crisp Cesar salad, and perfectly hot Truffle French fries. That's girl dinner in a nutshell (trust us on this combo). On their speciality menu it's called "Martinis and Munchies for Two" for $49. An amazing deal split between two friends. Dirty Martini: Some of the best ice cold martinis on this side of town. These cocktails were crafted to perfection and were always a sucker for the blue cheese stuffed olives. Tossed Cesar Salad: A Cesar salad during these hot summer months always hits the spot. Crisp, cold and fresh. The dressing was solid but I must highlight the lightly scattered capers on this salad - so smart and so tasty! Truffle French Fries: After a few martinis these French fries come in clutch. Crispy, hot and perfectly salted - who doesn't love a French fry and an aioli with a kick. Honorable Mention: PASTA. I was very impressed with my pasta dish here. Ordered the pappardelle bolognese and this pasta was a 10/10. Perfectly cooked ribbons of pasta with a hearty meat sauce and the Stracciatella topping sealed the deal for me on this pasta. We had a fabulous girls dinner from start to finish. The ambience at Selvin's is truly magical and we just love the decor and bar area. We had a cozy little booth to ourselves and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Extra kudos to Claudia for being a bubbly, lovely girls girl who was super attentive to us during our meal and made the night A+. Can't wait to come back soon.

Great food....get to know your neighbors as you share the bar. It is not the place to go if you…read moreare dieting-huge portions Try the desert, if you have room

If you like a good ribeye steak 22oz was cook to perfection…read more My wife got the dinner salad which was very tasty Least favorite part of the evening were the fly hovering over the dinner table Liked being in the mail room for our private party the waiter was very attentiveo

Lianna was amazing! She was so fun and friendly and made my birthday dinner extra special. I split…read morethe Fiorintine/princess T-bone steak and vodka pasta with my girlfriend, best of both worlds. My family and I had such a great time and will definitely be back!

Lianna was super great to me and my family. We absolutely loved her service, energy, and…read morerecommendations. Can't wait to be back to Basta and hope she's our waitress again. We appreciate her.

We loved it and Jesse was wonderful We came for the happy…read morehour menu. It was really fantastic. We had espresso martinis that he recommended a drink. It was really fantastic. Loved it so much. We will be back for sure.

First time trying Brazilian food and this place did not disappoint…read more Good portions for great prices. The staff were so friendly and helpful and recommended how we should be eating the food! We went at 8 PM on a Wednesday so it was empty! Not sure how the weekends are here but Ill definitely be back!

Wow! What a great find in Thousand Oaks…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The service was great. Our server, Michael, was incredibly kind and attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and raved about how delicious the food was. He was right! The food was excellent! My ribeye was tender and cooked perfectly. My husband's meal was equally as good. We will definitely be back. It was a fantastic place for our date night but I think it would be equally nice for a celebration.

What an amazing experience, The moment we stepped in we felt so welcomed…read more Phil warmly greeted us, introduced himself and shook our hands. We had the family schnitzel and it was delicious, crispy, fresh and the salad is perfectly dressed. The coffee was smooth as well. The staff was so personable and attentive. The decor and ambiance did not disappoint! We were trying to find something to eat on a road trip and we're feeling disappointed that mostly everything around was chain restaurants and places that lack any personality, we are so glad we tried Phil's. Phil's has a human that feels like it is becoming rare in a sea full of iPad restaurant experiences. We will definitely be returning back and recommending to friends. If you are in the area this is your place.

First time dining at Old Oaks Steakhouse. We regularly visit high-end steakhouses--Mastro's,…read moreFleming's, Morton's, Ruth's Chris, BOA, The Grill on the Alley, Hall's in Charleston, Peter Luger, and independents around the country--so I'm writing this as constructive feedback because I really want an independent steakhouse like this to succeed in Thousand Oaks. First impression: the room needs some work. The lighting was too bright for a steakhouse and should be brought down to create a more intimate atmosphere. I also think the cream/brown table linens were a miss. Crisp white linen and better lighting would immediately elevate the room. Service was excellent. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, and fun. Five stars for him. Bartender also gets five stars. We had a blueberry martini and a Woodford Old Fashioned, and both were on point. For appetizers, the lobster deviled eggs were a miss for us. Too many eggs, too much vinegar, and we really couldn't taste the lobster or identify much of the filling. The crab cakes, however, were very good. We order crab cakes at almost every steakhouse we visit, and our benchmark is The Grill on the Alley. Old Oaks is definitely up there on the crab itself--meaty and well done. I'd just add more sauce and some type of garnish, avocado, greens, grilled lemon, etc., to finish the plate. The wine list pricing lost a sale. Caymus is one of my favorites, but at roughly $340 a bottle I passed. Same issue with the Groth around $240. I understand a steakhouse needs proper wine margins, but those prices felt too aggressive. At about $100 less on the Caymus, we probably would have ordered the bottle. Instead, we had a glass of the Napa house Cabernet, which was very good. We're also Caesar salad fanatics. The Caesar was very good and I'd order it again. If an independent restaurant wants to separate itself, I'd love to see a tableside Caesar similar to BOA. Pick the best ideas from the best steakhouses and make them your own. The steak program has an impressive selection of dry-aged beef. We shared the porterhouse, and this is an area where we have a pretty high benchmark. One of the best porterhouses we've ever had is Peter Luger in New York. In my opinion, the New York location is better than Las Vegas, although Vegas was a very close second. That is the type of buttery, deeply flavored, perfectly seasoned porterhouse experience I'm comparing against. Old Oaks' porterhouse didn't quite get there for me. It lacked some of the seasoning and buttery softness I personally look for, but I also came away realizing that I'm probably just not a big dry-aged steak person. That part is personal preference and not necessarily the restaurant's fault. I really liked seeing both an 8 oz and 12 oz filet on the menu, and I'd come back to try the 12 oz filet. I would actually like to see a few more wet-aged steak options alongside the dry-aged selections. We planned on the loaded baked potato until we saw the fries at another table. The fries were great. But this is where things slipped: we asked for ranch and ketchup, and the ranch tasted like bottled Hidden Valley. At this level, a steakhouse should be making its sauces in-house. We switched to the blue cheese, which was very good and tasted house-made. I'd also strongly recommend adding an excellent creamed corn. Hall's Chophouse in Charleston has one that is practically worth the trip by itself. A signature side like that gives people something to talk about and come back for. Dessert needs the biggest overhaul. A truly great butter cake can bring people in just for cocktails and dessert. What we received reminded us more of olive-oil muffins cut in half than a decadent steakhouse dessert. We joked with our server that it felt more like something I should have had for breakfast with bacon and eggs. The ice cream itself was great, but even after asking for a ridiculous amount of whipped cream, the portion was small and didn't have that rich, over-the-top steakhouse feel. Our bill was around $430 including a 22% tip. We were prepared to spend more, but the food didn't consistently have the richness and decadence that makes you want to keep ordering at a high-end steakhouse. My wife says four stars. I'm closer to three. I'm somewhere in between because I can see the potential and I do want to go back. The fixes aren't huge: lower and rework the lighting, white tablecloths, expand the wet-aged steak options, consider sizzling steak plates, tighten up a few appetizers and sides, make every sauce in-house, add a killer creamed corn, and completely rethink dessert. Great service, great bartender, very good crab cakes and Caesar, and a lot of potential. With a few relatively small changes, this could become a steakhouse we regularly visit in Thousand Oaks.

We were looking for a decent place to get a tomahawk to mark our anniversary. A little fun fact: if…read moreour marriage were a baby, it would now be old enough to legally drink. This was the only restaurant that confirmed they had tomahawk in stock when we called. When we checked the restaurant details, we also learned that they are known for their dry aged steaks that are 45+ days old. The restaurant is in a less-traveled part of Thousand Oaks, with a few businesses nearby. They have valet parking for an $8 service fee, but there is also plenty of street parking nearby, so you have options. The interior is exactly what you would expect from a steakhouse. There are quite a few tables, a bar, and a large selection of drinks. I was especially surprised to see a glass display window showcasing their aged steaks. We made a reservation for 7:00 p.m. and were seated right on time. We had a corner table next to the main walkway. The restaurant was quite busy at that time, which is always a good sign. Our waiter, Daniel, brought us water right away and patiently waited for us to be ready to order. There were plenty of steak choices, but we had our hearts set on the tomahawk. We were a little disappointed to learn that they didn't actually have one ready to be served, perhaps none left was aged long enough. Daniel suggested the Australian Wagyu steak, which was the same size as the tomahawk and very similar in texture. We had never had Wagyu steak, let alone aged Wagyu, so we took his suggestion--and we couldn't have been happier! The steak came out perfectly seasoned, beautifully cut, juicy, and incredibly tender. The dry-aged effect added another layer of flavor that is hard to forget. We also had the greens--yes, a salad. It was supposed to come with apple slices, but they only had peaches that day. Nevertheless, it was a tasty salad and served its purpose. The loaded baked potato was as good as it could get. Too bad we are not drinkers. They have an extensive menu of alcoholic beverages, which would have made our meal more colorful. Of course, it's not a complete meal without dessert. To our surprise, we ended up with two desserts: one was an anniversary gift on the house, and the other was a lemon cake, which we hoped would somehow balance out the grease from our very meaty dinner. Both desserts won our stomachs' approval! All in all, this is a must-visit steakhouse, especially for the dry-aged steaks. Add in the extensive selection of alcoholic beverages, outstanding service, and delicious desserts--and, if you must have your greens, a pretty good salad too.

It was my first time at Mastros and my anticipation was high given the weight of the name. For…read morecontext, my girlfriend and I were celebrating our Anniversary. Overall, it did not disappoint. Reception: 3/5 Despite making a reservation many days in advance, on arrival we still had to wait almost 15min before our table was ready. Understandably it was a Saturday night and depending on pacing/guest lag time I'm sure it was difficult to manage, however, no one checked in on us or gave us updates while we sat in the front and waited. Ambience: 4/5 The option of being seated amidst the excellent live entertainment or a more quiet section for intimate conversation was a nice touch. The seating is comfortable and in good condition, but some of our drinking glasses were smudged and not properly cleaned. We loved how our printed menu said "Happy Anniversary!". Service: 4.8/5 Our server was attentive, considerate, quick, and on top of refilling our water and champagne. Appetizers: 3/5 The Oysters Rockefeller was just not good and truly felt like biting into a mouthful of salt. At least the oysters were cleaned well and the presentation was decent. However, the A5 Wagyu beef Carpaccio was excellent! Perfect ratio of meet to cheese/arugula, and bread. Entree: 5/5 We chose the Australian Wagyu 40oz Tomahawk chop. This was absolutely the best steak I've had so far. Cooked to perfection and perfectly salted/seasoned. Sides: 5/5 The French-fried Potatoes were a huge portion (bigger sides are always better with us). The crisp was on point. The perfect fry. The Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Gnocchi perfectly struck the delicate balance between textures without being too creamy. The strong flavor of the Truffle was not overpowering, and the Gnocchi was incredible. Dessert: 5/5 Their Butter Cake with vanilla ice cream was the best way to end the night. The cake itself was firm and warm. It provided a great base for the delicious vanilla ice cream. Nothing went wrong here. Total: 4.3/5

I'm writing this review because I was very disappointed with my experience at Mastro's in Thousand…read moreOaks. About a month ago, I went there with 3 other. The only food we had was steak. When we got home, I became very sick and vomited, while my girlfriend experienced significant stomach pain and the other person also felt nauseous. The following day, I contacted the manager and explained exactly what had happened. I wasn't looking for a refund, compensation, or anything like that. I simply wanted to make them aware of the situation and asked that they look into it to see what might have happened. The manager apologized and told me they would investigate and call me back the next day. Unfortunately, nobody ever followed up. I never received a call, an update, or even a follow-up apology. I understand that sometimes people can get sick for different reasons, and I'm not claiming to know exactly what caused our symptoms. What disappointed me most was the lack of follow-up after I took the time to contact the restaurant and report what happened. For a restaurant of this caliber, I expected better communication and customer service. I hope management takes situations like this seriously and follows up with customers when they report a concerning experience.

My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary last night and it was definitely the right choice!…read moreDiana was so friendly and helpful in making us feel comfortable and happy with our dining experience. This was our first time trying Churrasco and it made our dinner much more special since it wasn't like your typical steakhouse. I will definitely be coming back on special occasions & for drinks at the bar in the future! The hostess, manager, and other servers also made sure we had an enjoyable time at Fogo as well.

We had a wonderful experience! Remundo made the meat and…read moreserved us very well he was kind had patience and the meat was great. we will definitely come back.

Came here with a group, and we all opted for the tasting menu. Each course was thoughtfully…read morepresented and executed well, and most of the dishes were delicious. The standout was the final savory course: A5 wagyu dipped in a rich onsen egg yolk, which was easily the highlight of the meal. That said, the portions are quite small, and not every course felt equally memorable, so I'm not entirely sure the experience justified the price. Still, the service, presentation, and overall pacing made it an enjoyable dinner--especially for a group looking to celebrate a special occasion or try something different.

My fiance tried this place with his family then brought me here to have a taste. He said the place…read morewas delicious! We drove out and got there after 2.5 hours in traffic. I'm going to say that the service was really nice and the staff was really attentive. There wasn't many other people there, which is not great to see because they deserve more attention! They got nice modern comfortable decor and wide open spaces. We tried the tasting menu for each of us as well as an additional dish of steak. Champagne and sake were our choice of alcohol. The tasting itself was $88 and it serves 9 courses. I recommend having it if you aren't sure what to eat. All the dishes were presented nicely and tasted wonderful. We had an additional tasting after for round 2. Haha not because it didn't fill us up, but because we had to invite more people. The tasting is enough to make sure you're full. Plentiful parking in the lot attached. The location is a bit buried inside where the neighborhood is quiet, but it is definitely worth a try. They have sister restaurants called Omaniku in the 626 area as well. I recommend anyone to come try for anniversary, birthdays, date nights, celebrations, or get togethers! You'll impress them with the taste.

Tried this hidden gem for the first time and loved it! Beautiful space, friendly service and good…read morefood. We were able to enjoy their new lunch menu and it was great. We split a caprese appetizer and french dip sandwich with fries...it was perfect! Can't wait to come back for dinner!!

My 1st choice when it comes to a steak house whether it's the Newbury Park or Santa Barbara…read morelocation. Steaks are always cooked perfectly and the side are excellent as well. Sat in the bar for the first time. Bartender was awesome. Great selection and most inportantly, good wine selection for my wife. Looking forward to being back there.