The best restaurants in Thousand Oaks
389 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Barrio
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian eatery for housemade pasta dishes, meatballs and other dishes.
Barrio
RestaurantsCasa Bianca Pizza Pie
RestaurantsModest, popular place serving signature thin-crust pizzas, plus pastas & other Italian standards.
Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
RestaurantsSushi Zo Downtown Los Angeles
RestaurantsOmakase menu highlighting fresh, flown-in seafood from Japan & beyond served in a sleek restaurant.
Sushi Zo Downtown Los Angeles
RestaurantsWhata Lotta Pizza
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, in a low-key setting.
Whata Lotta Pizza
RestaurantsMasa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
RestaurantsFamily-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
RestaurantsTlayuda Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned Mexican eatery offering Oaxacan dishes, including namesake tlayudas, in cozy surrounds.
Tlayuda Restaurant
RestaurantsCinco de Mayo Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-style, clean eatery serving burritos, tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican staples.
Cinco de Mayo Restaurant
RestaurantsLas Villanas Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Mexican eats such as menudo and chilaquiles, plus dessert and coffee.
Las Villanas Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Villa
RestaurantsModest Mexican-American eatery with classic plates, breakfast, burgers & ribs in diner surrounds.
La Villa
RestaurantsDiPiazza's
RestaurantsCasual setting for live rock music, with a lunch & dinner menu that includes pizzas & burgers.
DiPiazza's
RestaurantsPanxa Cocina
RestaurantsTrendy, warm bar/eatery offering seasonal Mexican fusion plates, top-shelf tequila & weekend brunch.
Panxa Cocina
RestaurantsPitfire Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back outfit with a trendy vibe serving creative pizzas, pasta & panini, plus beer & wine.
Pitfire Pizza
RestaurantsLa Pergoletta
RestaurantsCustomizable Italian cuisine where diners choose a pasta & a sauce amid a cozy ambiance.
La Pergoletta
RestaurantsCasa Fina Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsWarm, bright eatery for classic Mexican cuisine such as homestyle fajitas, tacos & tequila drinks.
Casa Fina Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsGuisados
RestaurantsUnpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.
Guisados
RestaurantsEl Cholo
RestaurantsLocal Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
El Cholo
RestaurantsPizzeria Bianco
RestaurantsTrendy Italian eatery known for serving handcrafted wood-fired pizzas in rustic-chic quarters.
Pizzeria Bianco
RestaurantsAndre's
RestaurantsNo-frills family-friendly eatery serving pizza, spaghetti & red-sauce Italian entrees since 1963.
Andre's
RestaurantsAlma oaxaqueña Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly Mexican eatery serving up specialties from the Oaxaca region.
Alma oaxaqueña Restaurant
RestaurantsShintaro Sushi and Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsAt this strip-mall spot, diners eat Japanese fare at wooden tables & chairs or at the sushi bar.
Shintaro Sushi and Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsTequila Jack's Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsRefined dining rooms serving Mexican fare & cocktails with harbor views & a waterfront deck.
Tequila Jack's Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsSecret Pizza
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve known for New York and New Jersey-style pies and vodka slices.
Secret Pizza
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsAn array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCeci's Gastronomia
RestaurantsCute cafe, bakery and shop featuring made-to-order pasta, sandwiches and baked goods.
Ceci's Gastronomia
RestaurantsSUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
RestaurantsCelebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
RestaurantsRaffallo's Pizza🍕
RestaurantsPizzas with standard toppings, subs, salads & more are served in a casual space with booth seating.
Raffallo's Pizza🍕
RestaurantsPizza Boy
RestaurantsPizzas by the slice or pie are served in a basic space along with sandwiches, salads, wings & more.
Pizza Boy
RestaurantsAlfalfa
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring salads and wraps, plus gluten-free donuts.
Alfalfa
RestaurantsWaku Waku Sake Bar
RestaurantsCompact eatery with a bar offering sushi, ramen, poke and sake.
Waku Waku Sake Bar
RestaurantsCasita Del Campo
RestaurantsLocal fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.
Casita Del Campo
RestaurantsAsparagus Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills counter serve dispensing pizza & basic Italian eats, plus burgers, tacos & burritos.
Asparagus Pizza
RestaurantsWILDBIRD
RestaurantsCasual chicken specialists offering grilled poultry and sides for eating in or taking away.
WILDBIRD
RestaurantsMomi Sushi
RestaurantsSmall, family-run spot featuring fresh, traditional sushi rolls and noodle bowls.
Momi Sushi
RestaurantsLa Villita Cantina
RestaurantsCreative and traditional Mexican dishes, including vegan options, served in a casual spot with margaritas.
La Villita Cantina
RestaurantsPIZZANISTA! DTLA Arts District
RestaurantsNew York-style thin-crust pizza made with artisanal toppings in an edgy, rehabbed old building.
PIZZANISTA! DTLA Arts District
RestaurantsThe Italian Homemade Company (Long Beach)
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery specializing in fresh pasta and sauces.
The Italian Homemade Company (Long Beach)
RestaurantsTocaya Modern Mexican
RestaurantsChain dishing up modern Mexican bowls, burritos, salads and tacos served in a bright setting.
Tocaya Modern Mexican
RestaurantsGuelaguetza Restaurant
RestaurantsKid-friendly Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan fare and colorful decor.
Guelaguetza Restaurant
RestaurantsEnrique's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsA big menu of all the classics pairs with a limited bar in a simple space lined with paintings.
Enrique's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsAzao sushi
RestaurantsCozy Japanese restaurant featuring a varied sushi menu alongside sashimi and salmon dishes.
Azao sushi
RestaurantsEl Patroncito Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsEasygoing outfit with traditional decor serving tacos, burritos & ceviche, plus other standards.
El Patroncito Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsSoregashi
RestaurantsCasual, no-frills Japanese bistro serving authentic fare such as sushi and sake.
Soregashi
RestaurantsRivera's
RestaurantsLocal chain serving traditional Mexican dishes, beer & wine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Rivera's
RestaurantsIKI Ramen + Sushi
RestaurantsCozy, hip Japanese restaurant offering ramen, sushi, and small plates, plus happy hour specials.
IKI Ramen + Sushi
RestaurantsOOTORO LITTLE TOKYO
RestaurantsCasual sushi joint, also serving sake, that's popular for lunch specials, as well as for dinner.
OOTORO LITTLE TOKYO
RestaurantsMadre Restaurant
RestaurantsUnfussy Mexican cantina selling tacos, moles & chile-heavy Oaxacan fare plus beer.
Madre Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Worx
RestaurantsCasual eatery for customized pizzas crafted with housemade dough and fresh toppings.
Pizza Worx
RestaurantsSUSHI Q
RestaurantsTeriyaki plates & sushi rolls are the main attractions at this no-nonsense eatery.
SUSHI Q
RestaurantsYume Japanese Restaurant Long Beach
RestaurantsJapanese fusion choice with a range of sushi rolls, teriyaki & drinks in vibrant surrounds.
Yume Japanese Restaurant Long Beach
RestaurantsLola's Mexican Cuisine-Bixby Knolls
RestaurantsMexican fare made with farm-fresh produce & organic meats served in upbeat digs with a cool bar.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine-Bixby Knolls
RestaurantsLos Burritos Originales Hollywood
RestaurantsCounter-service joint with an unfussy, old-school vibe offering a typical range of Mexican bites.
Los Burritos Originales Hollywood
RestaurantsLos Compadres
RestaurantsLocal chain of festive restaurants featuring an extended menu of south-of-the-border classics.
Los Compadres
RestaurantsSushi West
RestaurantsCasual Japanese cafe & sushi bar offering a long menu of rolls, donburi & curries, plus combo deals.
Sushi West
RestaurantsSUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
RestaurantsCelebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
RestaurantsPizzamania
RestaurantsTiny strip-mall spot offering basic pizza, salad & sandwich options, plus daily happy-hour specials.
Pizzamania
RestaurantsRossoblu
RestaurantsSteve Samson’s Bolognese-inspired menu, including handmade pastas and Italian wines.
Rossoblu
RestaurantsPizzeria Mozza
RestaurantsChef Nancy Silverton turns out acclaimed wood-burning-oven pizzas & antipasti in busy digs.
Pizzeria Mozza
RestaurantsBaja Sonora Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsBright, casual Mexican cafe serving a lengthy menu including big burritos plus a salsa bar.
Baja Sonora Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsBacetti Trattoria
RestaurantsStylish restaurant offering classic & modern takes on Roman-inspired dishes, plus Italian wines.
Bacetti Trattoria
RestaurantsRamen Hub & Sushi - Long Beach
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve Japanese eatery with a variety of ramen & poke bowls, plus sushi rolls.
Ramen Hub & Sushi - Long Beach
RestaurantsGuisados
RestaurantsUnpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.
Guisados
RestaurantsViaje Restaurant
RestaurantsMexican, Oaxacan and Latin-food eatery featuring a selection of ceviches and mole dishes.
Viaje Restaurant
RestaurantsCalaca Mamas Cantina
RestaurantsCasual Mexican option for familiar dishes, cocktails, and margaritas, plus a churro cart.
Calaca Mamas Cantina
RestaurantsItalian Pizza Rosa
RestaurantsSnug, simple joint turning out pizzas with a variety of toppings, plus slices, pastas & subs.
Italian Pizza Rosa
RestaurantsLola's Mexican Cuisine- 4th Street
RestaurantsFiestalike, bright digs for homey, family-recipe Mexican chow (tacos, flautas) plus sangria & beer.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine- 4th Street
RestaurantsCañadas Grill
RestaurantsInformal, family-owned destination for traditional Mexican fare & American standards.
Cañadas Grill
RestaurantsPizza Parlor LB
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery for pizzas (including classics) and salads.
Pizza Parlor LB
RestaurantsYamashiro Hollywood
RestaurantsSushi & Cal-Asian fare served amid gardens & a koi pond in the Hollywood Hills overlooking the city.
Yamashiro Hollywood
RestaurantsPizza Factory
RestaurantsOrder-at-the-counter chain serving lots of specialty pies & other Italian basics.
Pizza Factory
RestaurantsSakura Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsChain teppanyaki grill serving steaks & seafood, plus sushi & a traditional Japanese menu.
Sakura Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsLos Compadres Restaurant
RestaurantsLocal chain of festive restaurants featuring an extended menu of south-of-the-border classics.
Los Compadres Restaurant
RestaurantsFresh Brothers Pizza Hollywood
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain with signature and create-your-own pies, plus wings, salads, and sides.
Fresh Brothers Pizza Hollywood
RestaurantsDetroit Pizza Depot (Hollywood)
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria featuring Michigan-style pies with crispy edges and a hearty substance, plus chicken wings.
Detroit Pizza Depot (Hollywood)
RestaurantsEXO Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving sushi rolls, sake, and wine, plus happy-hour specials.
EXO Sushi
RestaurantsL'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery specializing in wood-fired pies and handmade pasta.
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore
RestaurantsIguana's Mexican Food
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring traditional Mexican fare such as burritos and tacos, plus breakfast tacos.
Iguana's Mexican Food
RestaurantsHawkins House of Burgers
RestaurantsPerennial place providing classic burgers & other American comfort foods in an easygoing atmosphere.
Hawkins House of Burgers
RestaurantsEl Cholo - The Original
RestaurantsLocal Mexican chain serving classic dishes and margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
El Cholo - The Original
RestaurantsCourage Bagels
RestaurantsSnug counter-serve bakery with sidewalk seats furnishing housemade bagels & sandwiches.
Courage Bagels
RestaurantsRoad to Seoul Korean BBQ (Western)
RestaurantsDiners dig into all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ from sirloin to squid amid simple surroundings.
Road to Seoul Korean BBQ (Western)
RestaurantsFlavor Table
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in breakfast and homestyle dishes such as shrimp and grits and salmon croquettes.
Flavor Table
RestaurantsBobo's Burgers
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve joint serving breakfasts, burritos & burgers, plus a range of shakes & sundaes.
Bobo's Burgers
RestaurantsDan Sung Sa
RestaurantsLate-night, old-school haunt offers Korean small plates, soju drinks & wooden walls to scribble on.
Dan Sung Sa
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsNORMS Restaurant
RestaurantsThis week, NORMS Restaurant nails the SoCal diner vibe with hand-cut steaks, fluffy hotcakes, and all-day breakfast made to order. Grab the…
NORMS Restaurant
RestaurantsLittle Beast Restaurant
RestaurantsLittle Beast Restaurant is serving seasonally inspired New American plates with lively craft cocktails and mocktails, plus a thoughtful…
Little Beast Restaurant
RestaurantsBurger She Wrote
RestaurantsGone are the overbuilt stacks. Burger She Wrote keeps it tight with 100% American Wagyu smashed to lacy edges on a King’s Hawaiian bun, an…
Burger She Wrote
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsLong Beach’s Home for Brunch since 2002, The Breakfast Bar serves up family recipes with big-hearted hospitality that feels like your cool…
The Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsnFuse Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
RestaurantsnFuse Restaurant, Bar & Lounge gives California comfort a fresh twist with locally sourced ingredients, bold seasonal dishes, 28 taps of…
nFuse Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
RestaurantsGladstone's Long Beach
RestaurantsCraving a salty breeze with your shellfish fix? Gladstone's Long Beach pairs waterfront vibes with the good stuff like lobster rolls,…
Gladstone's Long Beach
RestaurantsVino e Cucina is an authentic trattoria turning out fresh, traditional Italian plates made daily, plus an outstanding wine list that…
Angry Chickz - Hollywood
RestaurantsAngry Chickz - Hollywood is your go-to when the craving hits. Build your heat from Light Spice to X-Hot, sign a waiver if you must, then…
Angry Chickz - Hollywood
RestaurantsTacos Villa Corona
RestaurantsWhether you’re running on caffeine or pure hunger, Tacos Villa Corona hits the spot with its Chef’s Special Papas Bacon and no-fuss,…
Tacos Villa Corona
RestaurantsEggs-N-Things
RestaurantsSince 1974, Eggs N Things has been the neighborhood go-to for fresh, hearty breakfasts right here in Thousand Oaks that actually taste like…
Eggs-N-Things
RestaurantsBest Brunch Long Beach
RestaurantsBest Brunch Long Beach is serving weekend party brunch at Nigel's iconic Pink Palace, with a DJ, artisan coffee, a mimosa cart,…
Best Brunch Long Beach
RestaurantsEastside Italian Deli
RestaurantsHumble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.
Eastside Italian Deli
RestaurantsJoey's Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring buffalo, lemon pepper and other types of fried and baked chicken wings, plus chicken tenders.
Joey's Wings
RestaurantsMimi's Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.
Mimi's Cafe
RestaurantsDog Haus
RestaurantsHuge, laid-back spot serving premium, handcrafted hot dogs & burgers, plus craft beer.
Dog Haus
RestaurantsHoney & Herb - Belgian Waffle House
RestaurantsCasual venue specializing in Belgian-style waffles along with savory options and breakfast standards.
Honey & Herb - Belgian Waffle House
RestaurantsMinato Sushi
RestaurantsCasual sushi bar in a strip-mall locale featuring house specialty rolls, plus Japanese beer & sake.
Minato Sushi
Restaurants715
RestaurantsOmakase sushi joint with an ever-evolving menu, served in a cozy room.
715
RestaurantsThe Henry
RestaurantsNeighborhood eatery and bar with all-day New American food, plus brunch and cocktails.
The Henry
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBandits Grill & Bar
RestaurantsBarbecue outfit serving babyback ribs, burgers, salads & sides in wood-paneled surroundings.
Bandits Grill & Bar
RestaurantsSesame Dinette
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery dishing up the French dip and banh mi sandwiches, plus noodle bowls and bowls of pho soup.
Sesame Dinette
RestaurantsPho Express Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy Vietnamese restaurant offering pho, rice, and vermicelli dishes, plus BBQ meats.
Pho Express Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsBella Italia
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Italian pasta, pizza & grill dishes, with a special children's menu.
Bella Italia
RestaurantsHabit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
Habit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsEllie's
RestaurantsStylish, energetic restaurant with modern takes on Southern Italian cuisine, plus a roomy patio.
Ellie's
RestaurantsLos de Juarez Burritos
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant offering Mexican dishes, including burritos and carne en su jugo.
Los de Juarez Burritos
RestaurantsZeroZero39 Pizzeria Anaheim
RestaurantsCasual eatery (in Anaheim Packing House) serving thin-crust pies from a counter, plus a salad bar and a dessert menu.
ZeroZero39 Pizzeria Anaheim
RestaurantsOsteria La Buca
RestaurantsAiry & modern Italian tavern serves old-country favorites with a focus on Californian ingredients.
Osteria La Buca
RestaurantsKtown Pho Kobe
RestaurantsClassic dishes from Vietnam are served at this lively restaurant known for its pho.
Ktown Pho Kobe
RestaurantsOHO Sushi Studio
RestaurantsVibrant choice for Japanese fare from sushi to teriyaki with some Thai elements.
OHO Sushi Studio
RestaurantsZooza Cafe
RestaurantsChill, family-owned cafe with a Greek twist making sandwiches and salads, plus organic drinks.
Zooza Cafe
RestaurantsGirl & the Goat Los Angeles
RestaurantsInnovative New American dishes with global and local flavors served in a trendy restaurant with high ceilings.
Girl & the Goat Los Angeles
RestaurantsWood Ranch Brentwood
RestaurantsLively, family-friendly regional chain known for its BBQ, burgers & happy-hour deals at the bar.
Wood Ranch Brentwood
RestaurantsTrattoria Daly
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery serving comfort fare such as penne alla vodka and calamari fritti for lunch and dinner.
Trattoria Daly
RestaurantsOlé Tapas Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsTapas, sangria & dancing are all on the menu at this vibrant restaurant, bar & nightclub.
Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen
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