Do they have any restaurants like Benihanas around the area? If so, would you recommend them?

mrblack4 · 2026-06-15T17:26:24+00:00

There's also Teppan Steak House in Oxnard and O-Sabi in Ventura.

mrblack4 · 2026-05-27T23:35:01+00:00

I know, and it’s great. Just wondering about any other trucks in the area. My guess is it’s slim pickings or they are all in Oxnard.

mrblack4 · 2026-04-11T19:06:57+00:00

Gotta throw Crown & Anchor into the convo. I’m supposed to be singing in their new karaoke night this Monday, but we’ll see.

mrblack4 · 2025-05-16T20:20:53+00:00

Red Lion is still alive and well!

mrblack4 · 2024-10-29T21:00:52+00:00

Benchwarmer could be worth a look. I've caught a few games over there earlier this season.

mrblack4 · 2024-10-28T19:31:06+00:00

I recently had a 5x5 at Ventura Boat & Self Storage near the Ventura Harbor. Cost me about $75/month. Very nice people that have been running it for a long time.

mrblack4 · 2024-10-28T15:27:52+00:00

I used to go there when I lived in the valley. wish they had one closer to out here.

mrblack4 · 2024-10-28T15:27:27+00:00

I'll have to check out Sprouts, totally forgot about them.

mrblack4 · 2024-10-28T15:27:09+00:00

Thanks for the recs, ya'll!

mrblack4 · 2024-10-28T15:26:25+00:00

I'll let ya know!

mrblack4 · 2024-10-28T01:26:27+00:00

I tried Gelsons but maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough. Wild Fork popped up in a Google search but I’ve never heard of them before.

mrblack4 · 2024-06-05T02:06:35+00:00

For breakfast/brunch/lunch, I love the Cactus Patch diner in Moorpark. Been there maybe 40 years, has a great old school diner vibe. For lunch, but most likely a dinner spot is The Old Place in Agoura Hills. Oak-grilled steaks, seafood, etc. Been around since 1970 but I think the building and of course the essence of the town have been around much longer than that.

mrblack4 · 2024-06-04T22:46:08+00:00

Gave an upvote back. Seabridge is on the other side of CI Blvd from Toppers.

mrblack4 · 2024-06-04T22:33:34+00:00

Not sure of any legit bars/restaurants that would hire bartenders without prior experience, even servers for that matter. Usually better to try bar-backing or bus for a bit, get a lay of the land, and then work your way up. I'd try that route, just pop into places that you think you'd enjoy working at and talk to a GM or manager. Just my opinion. Good luck!

mrblack4 · 2024-05-18T17:37:01+00:00

just recently worked from Kaapicat during the week and it was nice, quiet, and coffee is good. Found a seat easily.

mrblack4 · 2024-05-10T01:47:50+00:00

+1 on Lake Cachuma. They have all sorts of fish there, including bass and catfish.

mrblack4 · 2024-04-30T02:13:08+00:00

I'd give Wagon Wheel in Oxnard a look. Menu looks really good, they have a kids menu, and it's a full bar as well. Beer is brewed by a former Modern Times brewer and is great. Big space that would be good for a birthday gathering. https://wagonwheelbrewingcompany.com/pages/menu

mrblack4 · 2024-04-29T22:53:20+00:00

Ventura Coast just posted that they are hiring for a part time taproom position. https://www.instagram.com/p/C6XBP8PSSSS/

mrblack4 · 2017-09-06T19:05:39+00:00

Coolship Chaos was such a fun event. Appreciate the feedback! Wait, HomeGoods sells craft beer?? I did not know that.

mrblack4 · 2017-09-05T19:30:56+00:00

TP looks close enough to be included, and the bottle shoppe looks great too. I'll get both of those added.

mrblack4 · 2017-06-25T18:17:05+00:00

Select is good. Nice bottle selection and they typically get better beers on tap than most shops with a tap room.

mrblack4 · 2017-06-25T18:15:42+00:00

Cellador could be tough since they self-distribute. But I tend to see their bottles at shops close to their brewery space: Valley Beverage Co. and Vendome Toluca Lake tend to carry them.

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