I decided to try this place out by myself on a whim and even though I get nervous going places…read morealone, I felt so welcomed and taken care of, which washed away any anxiety I had. The Elderberry Lavender Spirtz also deliciously helped calm my nerves lol. Josiah was my server and they were the sweetest! Please ask for them if you go. A manager brought out my dessert as I was headed to the bathroom and made a funny comment: "be careful someone might steal this!". 10/10 service. Food was also delicious and fairly priced. It felt cozy in there and it wasn't too loud to the point of nauseating noise, but also not too quiet to the point of dozing off. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Yummy drinks, great food, and excellent service. Can dress down or dress up. All is welcome.

I had a very disappointing experience at Lazy Dog…read more I ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with double chicken, while a family member ordered the exact same bowl with the standard single portion of chicken. When our food came out, the amount of chicken on both bowls looked essentially the same. The only noticeable difference was that the chicken on mine appeared to be chopped into smaller pieces, making it look like there was more. I brought it up to our server, who was polite and said she would speak with the manager. The manager, Tyler, then came over and immediately insisted that what I received was the double-chicken portion. Instead of actually listening to the concern or comparing the two bowls, he seemed more interested in arguing with me and proving that he was right. At that point, I decided to send the food back because I wasn't going to pay an additional charge for double chicken when I appeared to have received the same standard portion. The biggest issue wasn't even the food--it was how the situation was handled. Tyler came across as rude, dismissive, and more interested in throwing his authority around than resolving a very simple customer-service issue. A quick comparison of the two identical bowls or an offer to correct the portion would have solved everything. Very disappointing experience and definitely not the level of customer service I expected from Lazy Dog.

my friend and I come here for happy hour every now and then, and while it's always a great time, we…read morehad to shout our server tonight. The food is always great, but Krystal made the whole experience even better. She is SO personable, she was great about checking up on us, she got all our special requests re sauces etc correct, and just genuinely creates a great experience for her diners.

I was initially a bit skeptical about dining here because I had heard both positive and negative…read morereviews, and the last thing I wanted was a disappointing experience on our wedding anniversary. Fortunately, our experience exceeded expectations. First, the service from our waiter, Mathew, was outstanding. He was attentive, professional, and made us feel very welcome throughout the evening. We started with the California sushi roll appetizer, which was excellent. For our entrées, I ordered the steak, and my wife chose the tri-tip baby back ribs. Both dishes were prepared perfectly, and we were extremely satisfied with our meals. Mathew also recommended a red Pinot Noir that paired wonderfully with dinner. His recommendation was spot on. To top off the evening, the restaurant surprised us with a complimentary anniversary dessert, and it was absolutely amazing. The entire experience felt special, and everything came out perfectly. Overall, we had a fantastic anniversary dinner and would gladly return.

I visited The Cheesecake Factory today for just appetizers and desserts, and the experience was…read moredecent overall. We tried the egg roll sampler, including the cheeseburger eggrolls, 5/5 stars, avocado eggrolls 5/5 stars and Tex Mex egg rolls 6/5 stars and because, I wasn't a fan of the chicken taquitos I opted to double up on the cheese burger eggrolls rolls, the rest was enjoyable enough for a four-star visit. The service was very slow for how un-busy the bar area was, and our drinks weren't kept filled, which took away from a better experience .3/5 stars The desserts were great, especially the peach cheesecake with raspberry drizzle 5/5 stars traditional tiramisu 5/5:stars and key lime cheesecake 5/5 stars but the Fresh Strawberry Shortcake was a huge disappointment because it was strawberries, whipped cream, ice cream their regular biscuits instead of a true shortcake. 2/5 stars. Those two stars are for the strawberries and whipped cream the rest of the dessert was pretty disappointing I'm really glad that I ordered the peach cheesecake because my wife was totally disappointed in the shortcake using biscuits instead basically for traditional Cheesecake Factory desserts. I would come back for the cheesecakes and tiramisu, but I would recommend you not order the strawberry shortcake as I would, again unless they change the recipe

My experience at The Cheesecake Factory was disappointing from start to finish…read more To start, our server seemed like she didn't want to be at work. I understand everyone has off days, especially when it's hot and busy, so I tried to be patient. However, the service was extremely slow. We were there for about two hours, and while she checked on us a few times, the overall experience felt awkward and inattentive. It was my 4-year-old daughter's birthday, and she excitedly kept telling our server. The response was simply, "Okay, do you want to order a cheesecake?" My daughter said yes, and I told the server that was fine. Before asking what flavor she wanted, the server immediately walked away. My daughter loudly said she wanted the Oreo cheesecake, which the server must have heard because that's what she eventually brought. What bothered me the most happened when my daughter and I went to the restroom. I frequently dine out alone with my daughter, and whenever we leave the table, I make sure to let someone know so they don't think we've left. While we were gone, a busser left a large bus tub on our booth seat. When we came back, I stood up near our table saying "Excuse me" several times, trying to get someone's attention. Multiple employees walked right past me without acknowledging me, and a few bussers just stared while I was clearly trying to get help. We were seated only one table away from the kitchen, so it was especially frustrating. Finally, a man walked by, and when I asked if he worked there, he said yes and removed the bin. Overall, the service felt inattentive, the staff seemed disengaged, and the entire experience was uncomfortable. Unfortunately, this visit wasn't worth the money, and I won't be returning.

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

I have been to the restaurant over 50 times since it has opened & have found the following to be…read moretrue in almost all visits. The food is over priced but delicious. However the quality control & staff members are sadly inconsistent. They are slow to greet slow to check back in (poorly trained). Some times the Bloody Mary has salt sometimes not, sometimes there is 5 pieces of bacon for breakfast sometimes 3. Food often comes out not at the same time so some items are cold while others just arrived (again poor training). At that price point everything should be on point!

I've been here a handful of times. Met up with friends for drinks & had happy hour here. Taco…read moreTuesday was good when we tried it a year ago. Love a good Taco Tuesday. Usually a good time here. Been here for live music & when there's local DJ's. I even paid a cover fee for one of their Old School Night events. My out of town guests had a good ol time... Just be careful with the drunkards, there are some sloppy ones. Heads up, the Ladies Restroom is pretty dark & some doors don't lock. Sad to hear this place is closing next month. That's just too bad. Sorry that this review is long overdue. Hopefully they have a great send off. Check out their website for the last few events. Thanks D for being one of the cool bartenders :) *Pro Tip: If you go see a Show next door at Levity Live. You can get into Copper Blues for free. They share Restrooms.

Not surprised at all to see Copper Blues and Levity Live close down. It is the same old story of…read moregreed draining the culture right out of this city. Landlords and management would rather let a massive, thriving entertainment space sit empty than work out a reasonable lease renewal for businesses that actually brought the community together.The Collection is turning into a corporate ghost town of empty storefronts and overpriced chains. What makes this even worse is that 69 hardworking local employees just lost their jobs all because of corporate bottom lines. Losing the only dedicated comedy club and live music hub in the area proves that local culture and employee livelihoods mean nothing to these property managers. It is a shame to see the city changing for the worst like this.

Such a cute little spot! The atmosphere was really relaxing with lots of shade, which was perfect…read moresince we had our pups with us. Our waitress was so sweet and friendly and even took the time to interact with our dogs, which I loved. The food was delicious and had that homemade feel to it, almost like you were having breakfast at someone's house. Their homemade syrup was sooo good. It reminded me of cinnamon roll glaze! The hashbrowns were definitely my favorite because they were super crispy. I also got a hot chocolate and it did not disappoint. Really enjoyed everything about this place and would definitely come back!

Wonderful tucked away restaurant in Ventura…read more A charming California style restaurant situated in a 1920's Spanish bungalow - Serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner at reasonable prices. Cozy atmosphere with plenty of seating surrounded by colorful walls and pictures. Service is wonderful and food is amazing. Will definitely be coming back.

I came here for the first time to try some wine and snacks after dinner. We sampled some of their…read morewines from their very cool-looking dispensers. And we ordered the chefs charcuterie board. The charcuterie board was delicious! The bread was warm and obviously homemade. All the different cheeses tasted fresh and there were also candied walnuts which were fantastic. I was really impressed by their wine dispensers and how many varieties they had of different selections. I think overall we tried 4-6 different wines for less than $40. The ambiance of the inside reminds me a little bit of Squidwards house (but in a good way) with a high arched ceiling and classical decor. I would love to come back and try their other food and sample more wine.

Last December, a friend came across The Cave while looking for a place to have lunch in Ventura and…read moresuggested we give it a try. I'm really glad he did because it's the kind of place I probably wouldn't have found on my own. The first thing that caught our attention was the self-serve wine dispensers lined with bottles ready to sample. We had a lot of fun walking back and forth, looking over the different selections, and deciding what to taste next. Being able to sample wines by the ounce before committing to a full glass made the whole experience feel interactive. I especially liked that I could compare different Cabernet Sauvignons side by side, which isn't something you get to do very often. After trying a few different Cabernets, Chimney Rock ended up being my favorite. The dining room added to the experience. The cave-like ceilings, warm lighting, and comfortably spaced tables made it easy to settle in, enjoy our lunch, and catch up without feeling cramped or rushed. If you enjoy trying different wines, it's easy to lose track of time here. We started with a cheese plate, which turned out to be much more generous than I expected. It came with a nice assortment of cheeses, crisp apple slices, grapes, candied walnuts, crostini, and a savory relish on the side. It was a great dish to share with our wine. My friend ordered the tuna poke tower, and we shared the cheese flatbread and sweet potato fries. I went with the Original Cave Salad with salmon, which came with a generous piece of perfectly cooked salmon over fresh greens, apples, grapes, walnuts, and blue cheese. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous enough that we left completely satisfied. One thing I appreciated was that we never felt rushed. Lunch naturally turned into an afternoon of catching up, comparing notes on the different wines, and deciding which pours we wanted to try next. Before we left, we wandered through the wine shop one more time. If you discover a favorite during lunch, you can pick up a bottle before heading home, which is a nice touch. I'm really glad my friend found this place. The next time I'm in Ventura, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Stopped by on are way to Santa Barbara and it did not disappoint! The food was not only amazing, so…read morewas the staff. Food came out fast and was a good serving of everything. My husband was able to ask for a customization and they did it without complaint. Kids meals were good portions as well. They ate well. The atmosphere was small and cute with nice outside seating with plenty of umbrellas if there is too much sun. My family of 4 enjoyed this stop, this place is clearly a gem and the total bill for my family of 4 was $69.84 Happy and full Appreciated our server Herbert for taking care of us, efficiently and respect respectfully

So good! Love the mimosas and steak and eggs! Will be returning when I get back down. Love it so…read moremuch!

I never knew that this place existed until I got an invite to attend an Elite Yelp event today…read more This place is soooo beautiful! The food and drink they served today were all so delicious with beautiful presentation. My favorite was the filet mignon as It was so tender. My favorite dessert was the apple pie with vanilla ice cream. All the staff especially the bartenders were super friendly and helpful. There are lots of seatings inside and outside. I don't think you need to worry about getting too cold by sitting outside because there are lots of heaters. Overall I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who would like to enjoy a nice meal with a spectacular view!

~ DRINKS & DINNER WITH A VIEW ~…read more I was excited to learn that Topa Restaurant was opening up to non-members during social hours, especially since I'd heard great reviews from some friends who are members. However, when we arrived, we were turned away despite being there at the right time and were told we needed a reservation. With the restaurant still pretty empty, we quickly made a reservation on yelp and asked if we could be seated then. The staff seemed confused, and the manager seemed frustrated that we were making the reservation at the last minute. We ended up having a cocktail and enjoying the poached pear and arugula salad with some wagyu meatballs, which were all pretty tasty. While the restaurant is stunning and would be a lovely place to spend an evening, and the food and drinks were enjoyable, the overall experience makes me reluctant to return. I do hope the they improve their service so that future patrons feel more welcomed and less like a burden, as Topa has the potential to be a fantastic spot in Camarillo.

I used to loooove this place, but it's not as good as I once remember, unfortunately. The food base…read more- the plant based meats - have changed in the last few years and the prices have skyrocketed! $17 for a burger with no sides?! Insane. Yes the wings were nice, but they were the only options decent. I used to look forward d to stopping here on my drives to Santa Barbara, but now...I'll pass :( The owners are nice and kind but the prices are just not worth it; this is a fast food type joint not fine dining or even a full restaurant. 2.5/5

They are seriously so friendly and kind I absolutely adore the employees here!…read more I've had the Oreo shake it was really good. My go to here is the golden Philadelphia roll with no spicy mayo and no avocado and they always remember my order which I think is so sweet. Best vegan sushi ever and I'm obsessed with the fact that Ventura has its own fully vegan diverse restaurant like absolutely amazing