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    4.2 (740 reviews)
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    Inside of Healthy Egg White Omelette
    D L.

    Wanted to love this place! I would return but only for drinks, maybe not for food Service was quick and we were immediately seated for Sunday brunch. Pancakes were cheap box mix. Super tough and rubbery, even with syrup. I got the healthy egg white omelette and was disappointed. It was basically steamed broccoli, a thin sheet of egg whites (Max 3) and a boatload of thick cheese. I took a bite of the cheeseburger omelette which was good, I think it would be a good hangover meal. Overall the experience was okay, but could've been better. I would be interested to try their drinks because that seems to be their selling point

    Peach!! Mimosa our favorite.
    Vanessa M.

    This place is a gem. Not only do they accept reservations, but they are soo attentive. Their food is amazing. They have bottomless mimosas for $23 and at least five choices of flavoring. (Mango, pineapple, cranberry, strawberry and orange) , pineapple my favorite. . Their servers and their waiters are so kind and so handsome. It's such a fun atmosphere. I recommend this place 1000 times over and over again for a family setting or a girls brunch setting. You want elite service, request Abe and Ricardo as your waiters.

    Chicken Ranch Buffalo
    Deyma C.

    I would say location is decent. Right off the 101 near a busy street and a railroad track so it can be noisy. There is seating indoors & outdoors. Pricing is between $15-$30 which is not terrible. I am sure they are known for their mimosas since that was a number request for most tables around. I ordered an fresh squeezed orange juice and a buffalo ranch sandwhich. wish they would have added ice to my juice. first of all our waiter did get our order wrong multiple times, the servers who brought us food didn't have name tags but one tall one with curly hair seemed very overstimulated and horribly bringing our food as he placed our plates on the table some plates the juice was spilling and he got one our familu members dirty and one plate had a hair all along. I would say order was good but I don't think I would come again.

    OMG!  SIX DOLLAR MARGS?? Yes please!!
    Danielle A.

    A winner every time! I just discovered that the Vineyard Café offers six dollar margaritas... No happy hour needed, it's just this easy all the time!

    Pättÿ B.

    Very good service and the food was great. There are many things to choose from and it is a place for all ages. I would definitely bring my family to have breakfast here again, it was an easy over $100 for a family of 6, but very well worth it. We all had plenty of leftovers.

    Chilaquiles
    Ashley W.

    This is our second time to this location and I can say it was just as delicious each time. Very unassuming on the outside, but inside is a vibe. Plenty of patio seating. Come here for brunch. It's hard to beat bottomless mimosas. They have many flavors of fresh juice to choose from and our server was ready to bring another before we were finished with the first. If you're going to have more than one, it's worthwhile to order bottomless. My go-to has been the chicken and mushroom crepes. They are so delicious. The hollandaise is perfect and my food is always HOT. We have also tried the dulce de leche pancakes and they were indulgent and dreamy. Those were such a treat. Needless to say, we will be back for many times to come.

    Erica R.

    Vineyard Cafe has some of the best breakfast and brunch food around! I'm eaten one of the best meat omelets I'm ever eaten here, delicious pancakes, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and more. What I really like is that they extended their hours to 8:00pm. I love BAD (breakfast at dinner). When the weather is really nice, you can sit outside at one of the many tables on the patio- or you can request a spot inside. I've also tried the monster mimosa with friends, but warning, it cost $75 I believe. It was fun to have it take up a lot of space on the table, a struggle for us all get up to drink it from our respective seats, and people make comments asking what "the heck was in that huge drink?" I don't think I'd order again, but it was a fun experience. The servers are fast, friendly, and helpful. The food comes out very quickly - and my hunger is always satisfied! Come for brunch - or for BAD!

    Pastrami Benedict and Red Potatoes
    Tommy L.

    About once a month, I drive up to Oxnard for business, and every time, I find myself on the hunt for a great local spot to stop for breakfast. This time, I was at a shop asking around for recommendations, and a gentleman told me he goes to Vineyard Café all the time. That was all I needed to hear--I thanked him and headed straight over to check it out. Walking in, I immediately noticed the cozy, inviting atmosphere. It's nothing too fancy, but it's got its own charm and warmth--exactly the kind of spot that makes you feel right at home. Looking over the menu, one item immediately stood out to me--Pastrami Benedict. Now, I love a good classic Eggs Benedict, and I definitely love pastrami, but I had never seen them combined before. That alone made it a must-try. When my plate arrived, I could tell I had made the right call. The English muffin was toasted just right, the pastrami was lean and tender, and the poached eggs were perfect and ready to break open with that golden yolk. But what really brought it together was the beef gravy--a bold and rich departure from the usual hollandaise sauce. It added a deep, savory flavor that paired beautifully with the pastrami. The red potatoes on the side were crispy, golden, and well-seasoned--an ideal complement to the hearty dish. Since I was already treating myself, I couldn't resist ordering a Cheese Blintz as well. I went with the fresh strawberry topping, and wow! The crepe was thin and delicate, with a slight crisp at the edges, wrapped around a smooth, creamy cheese filling. The fresh strawberries added the perfect amount of natural sweetness, and the light dusting of powdered sugar tied it all together. It was simple yet absolutely delicious--a perfect way to end my meal on a sweet note. Vineyard Café ended up being a fantastic find, and I can definitely see why it was recommended to me. The food was unique, flavorful, and satisfying, the portions were just right, and the atmosphere made for a relaxed, enjoyable breakfast experience. If you're ever in Oxnard and looking for a solid breakfast spot, this place is absolutely worth stopping by!

    Melissa L.

    Vineyard Cafe is a solid breakfast / brunch spot in Oxnard and it's clear why it's a favorite amongst the locals. The food is good, service was friendly, and they have Instagram worthy gigantic cocktails for purchase (need to share with like 6 people) because they are massive! The restaurant itself is kind of tucked away and hard to see from the parking lot. I understand why I've gone all this time without trying this spot. I only knew about it outside of social media because one of my friends recommended it but otherwise not sure this spot would have caught my eye. The inside is a packed little breakfast restaurant and it's smart that they utilize outside tables because this spot on a Monday brunch was still packed. Clean and nicely decorated on one side of the restaurant with hanging flowers and such. Just not much of a vibe for me personally on the side we sat which was by the counter and main entrance. Staff here were super friendly and inviting - easy 5/5 stars there! One of my favorite things about this place is how welcoming everyone was throughout our dining experience. The gentleman taking our order was kind, prompt, and helpful throughout our exchange with him. If I ever needed a drink refill or a sauce he was on top of it. The food was classic and tasty diner like fare. Lots of breakfast plates and Mexican inspired dishes. Plenty of sandwiches, burgers, soups, a menu easy for anyone to navigate and like I said gives a diner all American causal feel with a little bit of Mexican flair based on some menu items. I had a Patty melt and it was delicious! Great cook and flavor on the Patty and perfectly toasted sourdough bread. The French fries were like crispy cottage fries, very good. Everyone seemed to like their meal and complimented that the food was in fact tasty. The reason they are getting a solid 4 stars is mainly based on value / cost & then a couple of little sanitary issues. The biggest reason I couldn't give 5 stars is just the value isn't there for me. Don't get me wrong the food and service were about 5 stars. BUT this is some no frills classic diner breakfast foods and for two of us the bill was $60 after tip. We only ordered 1 sandwich plate, 1 breakfast plate, a hot tea, and a juice. $50 something bucks plus tip rounding up to $60 is steep for this type of food and overall atmosphere if you ask me. I'm happy the food is good but for that money I'd probably rather go somewhere to order food that I don't have the skillset to make at home. Also as with some younger staff or new staff working I would just urge them to be mindful of cleanliness and cross contamination. When we were there we noticed one of the staff making the giant cocktails and we watched curiously (because they look so cool). What we did witness was the man put his hands unintentionally all over their giant straws. The straws are big and he was grasping them in his hands, without the little paper on them or gloves on his hand. His hands were up and down those straws before putting them into their giant mixed drink. Again, I get it - the cocktail is massive the last thing he was paying attention to was where his hands fell on the straw while holding them and trying to figure out where to line them up in the drink but that was a little ick for me. Would I come back? Yes I would. Good food and good service plus a nice variety menu. I just don't know if I'll be back soon as ambiance was mid and prices are higher than I'd normally want to pay for a causal brunch.

    Nutella Strawberry Crepe
    Kaye S.

    fast service excellent customer service cozy little spot for breakfast or brunch and comes with a full bar as well. Food was on point and delicious as well!

    Pancakes  Buttermilk Pancakes

    My pancakes weren't fully cooked, the food was fine, but the pancakes were raw. I think you should order something other than pancakes, or at least make sure your food is cooked properly before you eat it. I was really looking forward to eating my pancakes, I hope they can try to improve on that...

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    What is the price of the bottomless mimosa?

    Pretty sure its $13.99 for bottomless. One mimosa is $7.99, so if you plan on drinking more than one, it's in your best interest to just go for the bottomless.

    $12 for pancakes?

    Our pancakes is $8.99

    Do they have bottomless mimosas? If yes what days are they offered

    Hi, we have bottomless mimosas everyday! From 7:00am to 3:00pm, (90 minutes limit)

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    The Best Breakfast Cafe - 'The Best French Toast'

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    4.4(749 reviews)
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    THEY LITERALLY HAVE THE BEST BREAKFAST IN OXNARD. The name of the place is very true so do your…read morelife a favor and come eat here if your a breakfast fan like me. THEY HAVE INCREDIBLE FOOD HERE. This place can get busy in the mornings but they have many tables here and usually isn't too long of a wait if you do end up waiting. This place is a traditional American cafe where the staff are super kind and very helpful. Menu here is extensive and offers a great variety of items. Prices here are very decent too. Every time I come, I have to get a Denver omelette. Big order and so filling: The ham steak here is incredible and of great quality. The pancakes and French toast are also a delight for my family. Overall, you can't go wrong here with whatever it is you order. Make sure to check them out! Thanks Best Breakfast Cafe for the great food and hospitality, till next time!

    If you're looking for the best breakfast spot in Oxnard, this is it--full stop. Classic old-school…read morediner vibes, cozy and welcoming, with the kind of place-you-back-in-time feel that's getting harder to find. The service is next-level: genuinely friendly, fast, and attentive without hovering. The wait staff makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The menu is huge, covering all the breakfast classics plus a solid lunch lineup. Everything is done right, but don't sleep on the savory sandwiches--they're unreal. Perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and packed with flavor that'll have you thinking about it hours later. Whether you're craving eggs, pancakes, or a mouth-watering lunch sandwich, you can't go wrong. This is the kind of spot you come back to again and again.

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    Tradewinds Cafe & Bar - This is a "side salad".  The 12x12 (at least) sharing side bowl is huge and size itself beyond  generous. Still working on it!

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    4.3(195 reviews)
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    I went this weekend with my family our server Alondra was so welcoming and sweet, the food was also…read moreamazing! 10/10 experience

    This is such a cute brunch spot--the view is absolutely amazing, the customer service is great, and…read morethe food is truly to die for! They're open all day, so you can come in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, which makes it super convenient. As soon as you walk in, you'll notice a beautiful display of wine bottles, and you can clearly see the full bar ahead--definitely sets the tone that the drinks are going to be just as good as the food. Fabiola was our waitress, and she was incredibly sweet and attentive. She answered all of our questions (and we had a lot!), making the whole experience even better. We all started with coffee--because how could we not at breakfast? Unfortunately, their espresso machine wasn't working, so I went with a regular black coffee with creamer. It was actually pretty good! We didn't order any appetizers, but they have plenty of great options to choose from. For my meal, I ordered the ribeye sandwich, and wow--the meat was so tender and juicy, full of flavor, and the portion was perfect. I could honestly eat this every day. My sister had the chilaquiles, which were highly recommended by the staff, and they definitely lived up to the hype. The only thing is we wished they were a little more saucy, as they were slightly on the dry side. My sister-in-law ordered the big breakfast, which comes with two of everything--huge portions and definitely worth it. Now let's talk about the pancakes... they offer both regular pancakes and Mexican-style pancakes, which are thinner--but honestly, so much better. I cannot stress enough how amazing they were. I absolutely fell in love and would come back just for those alone! Overall, such an amazing place. Highly recommend!

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    Hollywood Beach Cafe - Hawaiian Loco Moco "The Crazy Burger". 10 out of 10! Sweet and Savory comfort food.

    Hollywood Beach Cafe

    4.4(938 reviews)
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    A great place to dine near the ocean, my friend and I stayed at my residence near Oxnard beach. Our…read morebeach house, this restaurant is right by the beach and we decided to eat here. I wasn't too hungry so Martin just ordered what he wanted. He ordered the cowboy burger combo with fries and a soda. The burger I had a small portion was okay, it was not bad, fries cooked well and tasty. The ambiance was nice, lots of people, service was friendly and relatively nice. The ambiance of the beach nearby is pleasant. A lot of the menu items are found through scanning a QR code in your phone to prevent users from looking at a paper menu. Overall a solid place to eat when hungry.

    We had a great Valentine's Day brunch at Hollywood Beach Cafe!…read more We joined the Yelp waitlist while walking over from our hotel and ended up waiting only about 25 minutes for a table around 10am, honestly impressive for Valentine's Day. The process was super easy and made the wait feel seamless. We were seated on the "outdoor" patio, which was absolutely delightful. It's covered, so it feels like you're inside, but it's still open-air and pup friendly, which we loved. They even have a pup menu and bring out little metal water bowls. Our doggo was living his best life. The menu is large with tons of options. We initially tried using the QR code (which is great because it includes photos), but ultimately asked for a paper menu, sometimes it's just easier to flip through. My husband ordered The California (eggs, bacon, and pancakes). This breakfast also comes with toast and your choice of potatoes. We upgraded to the chili cheese tots, thinking it was just a small upcharge from the standard side, and didn't realize until we got back to the hotel that we were charged $8 for them, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the tots were tasty (just eat them quickly because they cool off fast!). His eggs were cooked perfectly, but the $3.50 upcharge to add blueberries to the pancakes felt steep, and the bacon was mostly fat and a bit overcooked. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with poached eggs, and the eggs were absolutely perfect. The dish was bursting with flavor. My only critique was that the beans were a bit too liquid-heavy, which made the tortilla very soggy, I couldn't finish as much as I would've liked because of that. The Bloody Marys, though? So good. Highly recommend! We both loved them. Our server was pleasant and friendly. Oh and there was a Char Man hot sauce on the table that was EPIC! Overall, we would definitely come back, we'd just try a few different menu items next time... except for the Bloody Marys. Those are a repeat order for sure.

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    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
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    Serenity! If I can use one world to describe Lazy Dog in…read moreOxnard is Serenity! We come here to celebrate the good times. But it is different when you need to escape the chaos and a "bad" day/week. Not only it is the confort food we seek, but it's the atmosphere! Adam, our FAVORITE MANGER, always takes the time to stop by and say hello. We met him as a server and since then he was one of our favorites! Another favorite person is Josiah. His energy is so positive, it turns our frowns upside down and we leave this place feeling like we received the hug we needed for years. He wasn't our server tonight, but he stopped and made us feel like we were family! And I cannot forget Kat and Viktor. Our server was awesome and took care of us. Viktor took his time to check in on us. Please come by Lazy Dog in Oxnard, when you are celebrating something, but more importantly, when you are not having a great day, you will leave feeling embraced!

    I am not about to stroll into Oxnard and pretend I am some linen-shirted coastal ethnographer with…read morea tote bag full of artisanal certainty. I had never been here before. I was merely a road-battered pilgrim, six hours removed from Oakland, washed ashore near the freeway at the velvet fringe of Ventura County, in that glossy new development called The Collection, where every building looks as though it was approved by a committee whose mission statement was: Let there be ambient lighting and retail optimism. My dinner choices arrived like mildly desperate contestants in a televised pageant. Cheesecake Factory told me the wait would be twenty-five minutes and that they would text me. Reader, I assume that text is now trapped in a ravine somewhere, being nursed back to health by quail. Then there was some steak place whose name dissolved from memory before I finished looking at it. So into Lazy Dog I wandered, hungry, tired, spiritually fragile, and very open to persuasion. And I have to admit: the place has a certain charm. From the back at night, Lazy Dog is weirdly enchanting. The warm lights, the patio glow, the bottles shining through the bar, the whole thing looks like a lodge designed by someone who wanted to seduce exhausted motorists into believing life is still full of promise. Yet the actual entrance is oddly easy to miss. The restaurant is basically playing hard to get. A chain restaurant with mystery. A flirt. A woodland princess in practical shoes. Inside, the vibe is part upscale sports bar, part polished suburban den, part "let's make everyone from picky teenagers to diet-conscious moms to semi-hungover road warriors feel included." Buffalo Wild Wings, but after therapy, better lighting, and a semester abroad. The seating is not what I would call voluptuous. You are not sinking into a cloud of velvet mercy here. But the room is lively, social, and good-humored. It hums in that specific modern way that says yes, you may order tacos, noodles, a burger, or a cocktail with fruit in it, and no one will judge your lack of culinary allegiance. The cocktail situation was fun. I had the raspberry sangria, which tasted less like old-world wine-country sophistication and more like Hawaiian Punch got hired by a vineyard. It was bright, sweet, cheerful, and only slightly ridiculous. A prom queen in a stemmed glass. I did not hate it. I also did not see God. 3/5. Service was reliable, friendly, and sincere, which in today's dead-eyed hospitality landscape feels almost mystical. No fake grandeur, no attitude, no emotional frostbite. Just kind, competent people doing their jobs without making me feel like an interruption in their evening. That deserves respect. The menu is broad enough to make you nervous. Burgers, Italian-ish things, Thai-ish things, tacos, bowls, pizza, noodles, probably a diplomatic treaty if you ask politely. Usually a menu this sprawling suggests culinary panic. But Lazy Dog somehow lands on the right side of chaos. Not transcendent, not revolutionary, but steady in a way that is more useful than many trendier places would like to admit. The fried hard-boiled deviled eggs were the surprise star. In theory, this is the kind of appetizer that sounds like America whispering, "What if we made the picnic more reckless?" In practice: very good. Crispy outside, creamy inside, faintly absurd, and impossible not to admire. 4.5/5. The shrimp tacos were also solid. Bright, fresh, avocado doing its usual California diplomacy, pickled onions bringing color and sass, and the whole plate looking just photogenic enough to make younger foodie civilians feel seen by the algorithm. 4.3/5. The shrimp Thai noodles were decent too. Not an oracle, not a revelation, not the kind of dish that makes monks ring bells in the mountains, but flavorful and more than respectable after a long drive. 3.8/5. That may be Lazy Dog's real strength. It is not trying to be a sacred culinary temple guarded by tattooed sommeliers and fermented foams. It is trying to be open late, fun, dependable, and welcoming enough to make a tired traveler feel the night still has one last good chapter in it. And after six hours in the car, that is not nothing. That is grace with parking. So no, this is not the hidden gastronomic throne of Oxnard. But it is a lively, late-night, good-energy landing pad with charming exterior glow, sincere service, fun drinks, and better food than a cynic might expect. Would I come back? Absolutely. Mostly because Lazy Dog fed me, comforted me, and acknowledged the passage of time, which is more than I can say for Cheesecake Factory. Also, points for being open until midnight, because some places close early as if adulthood itself should have a curfew. Lazy Dog, by contrast, understands the nocturnal needs of the weary, the under-caffeinated, the gossip-prone, and the mildly glamorized freeway drifter still chasing one last decent meal before surrendering to hotel-sheet oblivion.

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    Waterside - Patio dining and live music!

    Waterside

    3.5(616 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Came here for Valentine's Day dinner and had such a great experience. We made reservations for a…read moretriple date with my siblings and all our spouses, and everything went so smoothly. Parking was super easy with plenty of spaces, which was a huge plus. The restaurant is right next to the water and had such chic, romantic vibes--perfect for a special occasion. It was a fixed menu, but we were still able to choose our entrees. We started with a salad and lobster bisque, which was my first time trying it, and it was so good. For my entrée, I got the braised short rib and it was AMAZING--super juicy and full of flavor. I also ordered an espresso martini, which was delicious. I added a photo of our drinks because they were all so good. Dessert was a choice between tiramisu and cheesecake, and both were delicious. After dinner, we walked by the ocean next to the restaurant, which made the night even better. Definitely an amazing Valentine's dinner!

    We spent a few hours at the Camarillo Outlets and wanted to try something new before heading home…read more This was one of the choices. Kinda wishing we went a different way on this. We sat outside, which was the best choice because there was a singer and, while she was really good, her amps went up to 11. She was the highlight. I ordered the French onion soup and it was ok. Average. We shared the Dippin Trio, which was ok. A little above average. The dips were tasty and there was enough pita. However, LeeAnn got the eggs Benedict and it was subpar, at best. The eggs were overcooked, which to me is a crime when you order a benny. The point of a benny is the mix of runny yolk and hollendaise sauce. Speaking of the hollendaise, it tasted like it was from a package. The taste was far too sweet and a bit stale...and no lemon to speak of. Just not good. Plus, there was a piece of eggshell under the first egg. Not sure if there was more as that was the first and last bite taken. The service was good. They were kind enough to take the Benedict off the bill, but made it sound like it was a special favor. That's mediocre service as far as I'm concerned. Needless to say, we've no need to go back. Shame.

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