Thousand Oaks, California

Restaurants in Thousand Oaks

Looking for restaurants in Thousand Oaks, the Conejo Valley’s largest city, including Newbury Park? This page gathers our curated picks for date nights, celebrations and reliable weeknight dinners. We currently feature 2 restaurants here, each chosen for consistent, well-documented reviews on established platforms. Weekend evenings book up across the valley, so reserve ahead for groups and special occasions, and ask about private-dining rooms for larger celebrations.

Restaurant (breakfast & lunch)

Side Street Cafe

Newbury Park

Google 4.6 (708 reviews)

A cozy Newbury Park breakfast and lunch spot serving pancakes, benedicts, fresh salads, burgers and gourmet coffee. It is the most-reviewed restaurant in Newbury Park on Google.

Restaurant (Brazilian)

Moqueca

Thousand Oaks

Google 4.7 (656 reviews)

A Brazilian restaurant serving traditional recipes, including its namesake moquecas and other seafood specialties, made with fresh ingredients. The family has served Brazilian cuisine in California for over 18 years, with a second location in Oxnard.

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Restaurant (seafood)

Lure Fish House

Westlake Village

Google 4.6 (2,405 reviews)

A Russell Ranch Road seafood restaurant focused on sustainable, local catches, with an oyster bar, artisan cocktails and an airy dining room. It is one of the most-reviewed restaurants in Westlake Village on Google.

Restaurant (Italian)

Nonna

Westlake Village

Google 4.6 (781 reviews)

A Westlake Boulevard ristorante and craft cocktail bar serving homestyle Italian cooking in a rustic, cozy setting. It also offers catering and hosts private events.

Restaurant (breakfast & American)

Breakfast Cafe

Oak Park

Google 4.5 (333 reviews)

A Lindero Canyon Road breakfast spot serving egg plates with homemade potatoes, pancakes, waffles, omelettes and burritos, plus burgers, sandwiches and Greek specials. Homemade soups change daily.

Good to know

Restaurants in Thousand Oaks: FAQ

Do I need a reservation for dinner in Thousand Oaks?

For Friday and Saturday evenings, holidays and groups of six or more, reserving ahead is a good idea. Weeknights and early seatings are usually easier for walk-ins.

Which restaurants work well for private events?

Many restaurants offer private or semi-private rooms and set menus for celebrations. Call ahead and ask about room capacity, minimum spend and menu options.

How does Conejo Insider choose which restaurants to include?

Listings are hand-selected. We look for a strong, consistent record of reviews on established third-party platforms and confirm basic contact details before a business appears. Paid plans can raise where a listing appears on a page, but they don’t buy a place in the guide.

Where do the ratings on this page come from?

Each rating is shown as published on the named third-party site, such as Yelp, Google, Houzz, WeddingWire or RealSelf, with the review count and a link to the source. Ratings change over time, so check the source for the latest.

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