Compilation of Pizza Places in the Conejo Valley

The first pizzeria in the United States opened in Little Italy, New York City, in 1905. Lombardi’s is recognized as that first pizzeria, specializing in Neapolitan pizza, which is made with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Margherita pizza is a typical Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil.

Other varieties of pizza include New York thin-crust style, Chicago style (deep dish, thick crust), Detroit style (rectangular, thick crust, sauce on top) and Sicilian (square cut) and others.

But without further ado, here’s a compilation of pizza places in and around the Conejo Valley (including Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and portions of Calabasas).

This list includes places primarily known for pizza, and thus excludes eateries where pizza is on the menu, but not the primary offering. Listed in reverse alphabetical order.

Winners Pizza, 1805 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. winnerspizza.com (805) 379-4212. Regular pizza, heart shaped pizza, gluten-free option, cauliflower crust option.

Valentino’s Pizza, 2072 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. www.valentinosgourmet.com (805) 380-4969. Valentino’s offers freshly-made “take-n-bake” pizzas as well as pizzas baked on site. Gluten free crust available.

Two Doughs Pizza Co. is located in the Whizin Market Square at 28860 Roadside Road, Agoura Hills. www.twodoughs.com (818) 707-2121 Specializes in thin crust sourdough pizzas and Sicilian thick crust pizzas. Gluten-free options available.

Toppers Pizza Place is located at 1416 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. topperspizzaplace.com (805) 495-4444. Toppers is a Ventura County based success story, founded by the Jonkers in 1990 and growing to 10 locations.

Tony’s New York Pizza, 3333 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. (805) 499-0365 www.tonysnewyorkpizzamenu.com Tony’s has served the Newbury Park community for decades in the Kimber Plaza.

The Original Pizza Cookery, 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.pizzacookery.com (818) 887-4770. Offers traditional pizzas, Margherita and whole wheat crust options. Gluten-free options available.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opened on Friday, July 28th at 3297 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. www.slicehouse.com Slice House offers New York, Sicilian, Detroit and Grandma style pizzas.

Round Table Pizza has reopened in the Oakbrook Plaza, 2060 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. www.roundtablepizza.com

Pizza Hut has locations at 2705 Teller Road, Newbury Park (Pizza Hut Express inside Target) and 75 S. Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks (805) 371-3700. www.pizzahut.com. Offering various options, including Udi’s Gluten-Free Crust.

Pizza Nosh, 3013 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills. (818) 991-3000 www.pizzanosh.com. Pizza Nosh is the only vegetarian, kosher pizza place in the Conejo Valley.

Pizza Twist opened in June 2023 at the Conejo Gateway Plaza, 711 Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. They offer traditional, gluten-free and vegan pizza options. pizzatwist.com (805) 467-8479

Pieology Pizzeria is located in Janss Marketplace, 205 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 660-4527 www.pieology.com Custom pizzas. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan are available.

Parma Pizzeria Napoletana, 796 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. www.parmapizzerianapoletana.com (805) 370-1370 Parma serves Detroit, New York and Neapolitan style pizzas. Detroit style can be made gluten-free.

Parma’s Pizzeria, 5649 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. www.parmasagourahills.com (818) 318-1079. Parma’s 2nd location offers Detroit, New York and Sicilian style pizzas, including a gluten-free Detroit style option.

MOD Pizza, 1015 Broadbeck Drive, Suite G, Newbury Park. modpizza.com (805) 214-7010. Customize your own pizza with over 40 toppings. Gluten-free cauliflower crust available.

Ma Dukes, 30651 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura Hills (818) 309-3919 www.madukesla.com. Ma Dukes offers unique, artisan flatbread pizzas.

Lamppost Pizza, 1145 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village (818) 879-2195 www.lamppost-westlake.com. Lamppost has served the Conejo Valley for decade. Offering traditional and gluten-free pizza options. Large indoor dining area - great for team gatherings.

Greco’s New York Pizzeria is located at Janss Marketplace, near the movie theater. www.grecosnewyorkpizzeriamenu.com (805) 777-7271. Offers various NewYork style pizzas, including a jumbo 28” party pizza.

Fresh Brothers at The Promenade at Westlake (805) 777-8448 www.freshbrothers.com/locations/westlake-village Offering traditional pizzas on various crusts - original, skinny, cauliflower, deep dish, gluten-free and keto.

Freda’s Pizza is located at 3835 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite A2, Westlake Village (805) 852-5260. www.fredaswoodfiredkitchen.com Freda’s offers New York style and brick oven pizzas. Also located in Old Town Camarillo.

Domino’s Pizza has locations at 723 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (805) 435-8399), 2220 N. Moorpark Road, #104, Thousand Oaks (across from TOHS) (805) 496-6221, 2409 Michael Drive, Newbury Park (805) 499-0681 and 30867 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village (818) 735-5400. www.dominos.com Domino’s offers hand-tossed, handmade pan, thin crust, gluten-free crust and Brooklyn style options.

Denino’s Pizzeria & Cafe, 1710 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks www.deninosthousandoaks.com (805) 371-7105 Denino’s serves authentic New York style pizza and has a gluten-free option.

D’Amore’s Pizza, 2869 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks www.damoresthousandoaks.com (805) 496-0030. Offers traditional New York style pizzas. Gluten-free and cauliflower crust is available.

California Pizza Kitchen at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. www.cpk.com (805) 777-1778 Offers a variety of 10” specialty pizzas. Gluten-free cauliflower crust available.

Butler’s Pizza opened in October 2015 at 1655 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. www.butlersnypizza.com (805) 379-1121 Butler’s serves New York style pizza, including gluten-free options.

Boney Mountain Pizza Company, 722 Wendy Drive, Newbury Park www.boneymountainpizzaco.com (805) 498-6511. Boney Mountain is a sports bar with a particular focus on California style pizza.

Barone’s Pizza, 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd. #116, Thousand Oaks. www.baronespizzeria.com (805) 371-0523. Offers trademark rectangular New York style pizzas

Ameci Pizza and Pasta has locations at 1724 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 493-2914, 1560 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805) 499-8300 and 5776 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste C, Westlake Village (818) 889-7722 www.amecipizzaandpasta.com Offers New York style pizza at 40 California locations. They do have gluten-free options.

Allegro Pizza, 427 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 492-3571 www.allegropizzaca.com. Traditional pizza, including a gluten-free option.

Throwback: Tiny Naylor's Operated in Thousand Oaks from 1973 to 1987

1978 Tiny Naylor’s Ad

Tiny Naylor's operated at 50 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (at Moorpark Road) from November 1973 to May 1984, when it became Tiny's Old Oak Cafe until February 1987. Then it became Denny's in March 1987. Denny's closed its doors in August 2012. Three years later, that spot became occupied by Dog Haus, Kebab Plus, and Urbane Cafe.

In 1978, Tiny Naylor's offered twin bacon wrapped filets, steak fried potatoes, ear of corn, choice of soup or salad, garlic bread, and dessert for $3.49.  

Minimum Wage of National Fast Food Chain Workers in Calfiornia to Increase to $20 on April 1, 2024

Assembly Bill 1228 was signed by Governor Newsom on September 28, 2023. The bill authorizes, among other things, an increase in the minimum wage of employees at national fast food restaurants to $20 on April 1, 2024.

That’s a substantial increase in the current minimum wage for fast food workers, which as of January 1, 2024 will be $16 for California hourly employees (a 25% increase) and as of July 1, 2023 has been $16.90 for hourly employees in unincorporated Los Angeles County (an 18% increase). Ventura County hourly employees currently fall under the California minimum wage rate.

So does this mean that ALL fast food workers in California will automatically start earning at least $20 per hour next April? No. It applies to workers at “national fast food chains,” which is defined as “a set of limited-service restaurants consisting of more than 60 establishments nationally that share a common brand, or that are characterized by standardized options for decor, marketing, packaging, products, and services, and which are primarily engaged in providing food and beverages for immediate consumption on or off premises where patrons generally order or select items and pay before consuming, with limited or no table service."

Bakeries gets a break. “Fast food restaurant” shall not include an establishment that on September 15, 2023, operates a bakery that produces for sale on the establishment’s premises bread, as defined under Part 136 of Subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, so long as it continues to operate such a bakery. This exemption applies only where the establishment produces for sale bread as a stand-alone menu item, and does not apply if the bread is available for sale solely as part of another menu item."

AB 1228 goes on to state that the hourly minimum wage may increase annually by the lesser of 3.5% or inflation over the the most recent July 1 to June 30 period.

So some additional questions come to mind:

1. If a chain has 60+ establishments but they are only based in California, does this represent a “national fast food chain” under AB 1228? My suspicion is yes.

2. How will AB 1228 impact fast food eateries with 59 or less locations? Why would someone want to continue earning $15.50 at a smaller chain when they could work at Taco Bell or Burger King and earn $20? It would seem that although the law is written for larger chains, clearly it will impact all fast food eateries in the state.

3. How will AB 1228 impact other minimum wage jobs? As with smaller eateries, it would seem that all minimum wage jobs will be indirectly impacted by AB 1228. A $4 per hour difference between entry level fast food jobs and other minimum wage jobs is significant.

Read the entire bill at https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1228.

Eateries That Opened in the Second Half of 2023 and are Coming Soon to the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County

Some of the new eateries in the conejo valley area that opened since july 2023.

We’re down to the final home stretch of 2023 and we’ve seen, as always, numerous changes in the local eatery landscape in the Conejo Valley and adjacent areas. Here’s what we’ve seen since July.

New Eateries That Opened in the Second Half of 2023

• Crawford’s Social in Westlake Village opened for full service December 19th

• Teddy Boba opened at The Oaks Mall in December

• California Bun in Moorpark opened December 18th

• Sushi 2 Vientos opened in Newbury Park in November

• Urbane Cafe opened 2nd Ventura location on November 30th

• JOiBIRDS Cafe opened in Thousand Oaks in November

• The Kebab Shop Westlake Village opened in November

• Round Table re-opened at former Manny’s Pizza in Thousand Oaks

• Fogo de Chão Thousand Oaks opened on October 16th

• La Cereza Cafe and Bakery opened September 22nd in Thousand Oaks

• Crave Gelato Kofi Bar opened in Portside Ventura Harbor

• 85ºC Bakery Cafe opened in Simi Valley in October

• Sunrose California Eatery opened October 24th in Agoura Hills

• Angry Chickz Nashville Hot Chicken Thousand Oaks opened on September 1st

• Gema Restaurant opened in Dos Vientos (Newbury Park) in late summer

• Twisted Meats opened in Newbury Park on September 20th

• Axolotl Traditional Mexican Food opened in Camarillo

• Slice House Thousand Oaks opened on July 28th

• Hoshi Ramen opened at Park Plaza Shopping Center in Newbury Park in July

• La Princiere French Bakery, Patisserie and Cafe opened in Thousand Oaks

Eateries That Anticipate Opening Soon

• Mikey’s Restaurant to open soon at former home of The Nook Newbury Park

• Lava Kitchen Mediterranean Restaurant coming to Westlake Village

• Firehouse Subs coming soon to Northgate Plaza in Westlake Village

• Plata Taqueria & Cantina to open at The Oaks Mall in former Red Robin

• Dunkin’ Donuts to open in Simi Valley co-located at CBC Federal Credit Union

• Ventura County’s first Sonic Drive-In coming to Fillmore next spring

• Juice & Boba opening soon in the University Shopping Center Thousand Oaks

• IHOP coming to former Simi Valley Coco’s

• Slice House Simi Valley opening in early 2024

• Rolling Pin Donuts to open 2nd location in Ventura in 2024

• Boba & Me coming soon to Newbury Park

• Blue Agave Tacos & Beer coming to Agoura Hills City Mall

• Selvin’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Palm Garden Hotel Newbury Park

• Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop coming to Thousand Oaks

• Buster’s OG BBQ & Grill opening soon in Thousand Oaks

• RED O Restaurant - Taste of Mexico coming to The Promenade at Westlake

• The former Corrigan’s Steakhouse still undergoing construction

• Cork & Batter Roadhouse coming soon to Simi Valley

• Cafe Ficelle coming soon to Thousand Oaks

• Basta and Go Fish Sushi coming to Santal Thousand Oaks

• Drive-Thru Dunkin’ Donuts coming to Conejo Gateway Plaza Newbury Park

• Five07: Coffee Bar + Eatery to open 2nd location in Thousand Oaks

Eateries That Closed in the Second Half of 2023

• The Nook Restaurant Newbury Park closed (to reopen as Mikey’s Restaurant)

• Jinky’s Kanan Cafe closed December 12th but plans to reopen elsewhere

• IHOP Newbury Park closed its doors on November 19th

• Presto Pasta Newbury Park closed its doors on October 1st

• Amores Tequila Grill & Bar in Agoura Hills closed in late summer

• Chocolatine French Cafe Thousand Oaks closed on Sunday, August 27th

• 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese, Copa Cubana and Copa Comedy Club in Ventura

EATERIES THAT OPENED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2023 IN THE CONEJO VALLEY AND ADJACENT AREAS

Compilation of Happy Hours in the Conejo Valley

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “happy hour” as a period of time during which the price of drinks (as at a bar) is reduced or hors d’oeuvres are served free or at a discount. According to a Wikipedia article, as of July 2015, happy hour bans existed in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont.

The Massachusetts law was put into place in 1984. It prohibits discounted or free drinks at any time of day and prohibits sale of beer or other drinks by the pitcher except to two or more persons at a time. It does not prohibit offering free or discounted food or entertainment, however.

In any case, California does not have such law, so here’s a compilation of happy hours at established in the Conejo Valley - Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and part of Calabasas. CONTACT US with any updates, or additions to this list. (Note that the information below is as of one point in time and subject to change at any time. Check directly with each restaurant to confirm.)

Brent’s Bar at Brent’s Deli Westlake Village, 2799 Townsgate Road offers a happy hour menu daily from 3PM to 6PM Tuesday through Sunday. $10 house cocktails, $7 well drinks, $2 off beer and wine and happy hour apps. www.brentsdeli.com/happy-hour 805-557-1882

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30770 Russell Ranch Road, offers “Hoppy Hour” Monday through Thursday from 3-6PM. $2 off draft beers, $20 select pitchers and more. www.figmtnbrew.com/westlake-village (as of October 2023) 818-874-1305

Azar’s Sports Bar at 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-7pm, $1 off all beer, wine and mixed drinks and discounted prices on appetizers. azarsportsbar.com 805-498-2365 (updated October 2023)

Sunset Terrace at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks has happy hour specials Monday through Thursday sunsetterracerestaurant.com/daily-specials 805-497-4847

101 North Eatery & Bar at The Village at Westlake Village offers happy hour specials from 4-6PM Tuesday through Saturday. Tap beers and well cocktails $7, other drink specials and an assortment of food specials. www.101northeateryandbar.com/menu 805-852-1588 (updated October 2023)

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood at 1714-A Newbury Road in Newbury Park offers happy hour specials from 4-6PM Tuesday through Sunday, including some $5 draft beers, $3 Corona and Coors Light and numerous other wine and cocktail specials as well as delicious appetizers like French Dip Sliders ($12), Steak Bites ($13) and much more. www.holdrens.com/np/menus/happy_hour 805-498-1314

The Cliffdiver at 720 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks offers happy hour 3-6PM Wed to Fri and Taco Tuesdays ($3 tacos - 2 taco minimum, $5 beer and $7 margaritas). www.thecliffdiver.com 805-370-1585 (updated June 2022)

Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen in the Westlake Plaza, 982 S. Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village offers happy hour drink specials such as draft beer for $5, wine and cocktails and appetizers from 3-5PM Monday through Friday. www.finneyscrafthouse.com/westlake-village (805) 230-9950 (updated Oct 2023) Other locations at 494 E. Main St, Ventura (805) 628-3312 and 580 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo (805) 702-0010.

Patron Mexican Bar & Grill at 1620 Newbury Road in Newbury Park and 3709 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, offers happy hour drink and food specials daily from 3-6:30PM. Domestic beer $3.99, imported beer $4.99, draft beer $4.99, 3 street tacos for $7.99 and more. patronmex.com/happy-hour (updated June 2022)

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 3955 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village offers happy hour in the bar and patio area Monday through Friday 3-7Pm and Sunday through Thursday 9PM to close, as well during all pro football games. $3 domestic bottles, $5 margs and well drinks, $6 appetizers and more. www.bjsrestaurants.com/happyhour 805-497-9393

Bazille inside Nordstrom at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks offers happy hour from 3-6PM Monday through Friday. Wine $5, beer $4, spirits $6, food $5-$10. www.shoptheoaksmall.com/Directory/Details/639892 805-418-4010 (updated March 2023)

Q Sushi at The Shoppes at Westlake Village offers Happy Hour specials 4-6PM daily on the patio, at the bar, sushi bar and community table. See details at www.qsushi.com/menus/happy-hour 818-540-3231 (updated March 2023)

Marmalade Cafe at The Promenade at Westlake Village offers a happy hour menu Sunday through Thursday 3-6PM. All happy hour food and drink offerings just $7. marmaladecafe.com/locations/westlake-village/happy-hour-menu (updated October 2023)

Plata Taqueria & Cantina at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills offers happy hour daily from 2-6PM. $3 tacos, $4-$5 beers and much more. www.platacantina.com/menus/#happy-hour 818-735-9982 (updated March 2023)

Paul Martin’s American Grill at The Promenade at Westlake offers happy hour specials Sunday through Thursday 3-6PM and Friday/Saturday 2-5PM in the bar. Happy Hour menu is at paulmartinsamericangrill.com/menus/happy-hour 805-373-9300 (updated March 2023)

Wood Ranch BBQ at 5050 Cornell Road in Agoura Hills and at The Oaks mall offers happy hour specials from 3-6PM weekdays in the bar area only. www.woodranch.com (updated October 2023)

Novo Cafe at The Shoppes at Westlake Village hosts happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 3-6PM, featuring 50% off all wine by the glass, beer and cocktails and specials on selected food items. www.novocafe.com/westlake-menu#menu=happy-hour-westlake 818.318.1466 (updated March 2023)

Saffron Indian Cuisine at 579 N. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park has happy hour specials from 4:30-7pm. www.saffronnewburypark.com (805) 499-7115

Cronies, with Conejo Valley locations at 1620 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805-498-7888) and 5687 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills (818-889-0889) offers happy hour specials on weekdays. Call to confirm times/specials. cronies.com

California Pizza Kitchen at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks offers happy hour Mon-Thu 3-6PM and 8:30PM to close. www.cpk.com/locations/29486

Dog Haus at 50 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, offers happy hour specials Mon-Thu from 3-6PM, such as $2 off draft beer and wine, $3 off wings and more. See doghaus.com/location/thousand-oaks (updated July 2023)

Tiki Taco at 398 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks (Best Buy Plaza) hosts daily happy hour from 3-6PM Monday through Friday, featuring special prices on tacos, draft beer, margaritas and more. tikirestaurantbeachbar.com/menu.html (updated Oct 2023)

The Tipsy Goat at 159 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks announced a new happy hour menu from 4-7PM Tuesday to Sunday, including $4 beers and other drinks on its Facebook page on 11/3/23 at THIS LINK. No website as of 11/3/23, so contact them for updates.

Outside the Conejo Valley (LIST IN PROCESS)

Twisted Oak Tavern at 2433 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo offers happy hour drinks and bites from 3-6pm daily. All draft beers $2 off. House wine, well drinks, margaritas and Moscow Mules $7. Variety of starters and flatbreads available. www.twistedoaktavern.pub/menuhappy-hour 805-586-4005 (updated March 2023)

The Arena Grill & Lounge at 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley offers happy hour drink specials and 25% off appetizers from 4-8PM. Also, “Power Hour” is 9-10PM, with $4 well drinks and $2.50 street tacos. arenasimi.com Over TV screens and a big dance floor too. 805-915-1528 (updated March 2023)

The Six Ventura at 419 E. Main Street offers Industry Night Mondays with happy hour all day, Neighborhood Wednesdays - 25% off after 6pm. www.thesixrestaurant.com

The Twist on Main at 454 E. Main Street in Ventura offers happy hour libations Wednesday through Friday from 4-7pm, including $2 off draft beers, $6 house wine, $6 well drinks and more. thetwistonmain.com 805-641-0053

The El Rey Cantina at 2302 Ventura Blvd in Camarillo offers happy hour food and drink specials 3-7PM Wednesday through Friday. See their menu at elreycamarillo.com/happy-hour-menu or call 805-419-1043.

Aloha Steakhouse at 364 S. California Street in Ventura has happy hour pricing 3-6PM Monday to Friday on selected drinks and appetizers. www.alohasteakhouse.com 805-652-1799

Beach House Fish is located on the Ventura Pier at 668 Harbor Blvd., offering happy hour Monday through Thursday 3-6PM and Reverse Happy Hour on Fridays from 7-9PM. Discounted drinks and select appetizers. www.beachhousefish.com/happy-hour-1 805-643-4783

Chapala Mexican Restaurant at 245 South 10th Street, Santa Paula offers happy hour specials Tuesday through Friday from 3-6PM. chapalamexicanfood.com/happy-hour (805) 525-2813

Latitude 34 at 660 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo offers happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 3-6PM. l34camarillo.com/menus/HappyHour.pdf (updated Oct 2023)

Social Tap at 1105 S. Seaward Avenue, Ventura offers “Social Hour” Monday to Friday from 3-6PM, featuring discounted appetizers and drinks. socialtapventuraca.com/menu/#HHVentura (805) 667-8485 (updated Oct 2023)

Winchesters Grill & Saloon at 632 East Main St in Ventura offers happy hour food and drink specials Tuesday through Friday from 4-6:30PM. www.winchestersgrill.com/food#menu=happy-hour (805) 653-7446 (updated Oct 2023)

Lure Fish House locations at 60 California Street, Ventura, 30970 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village and 259 W. Ventura Blvd, Camarillo offer happy hour food and drink specials Monday through Friday from 3-6PM and Sunday from 11:30AM to 5PM. www.lurefishhouse.com

Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe in Camarillo (86 Daily Drive), Simi Valley (590 E. Los Angeles Ave) and Oxnard (1601 S. Victoria Ave, #190) offers happy hour specials from 3-6PM Monday through Friday. Bar and patio only. www.yolandasmexicancafe.com/happy-hour-menu

Casa Bella at 391 East Main St, Ventura offers happy hour specials Monday and Tuesday all night, Wed-Friday from 4-7PM, Saturday 4-6PM and Sunday 1-6PM. www.casabellaventura.com (805) 340-1118 (updated Oct 2023)

Throwback Thursday - Grand Opening of Roy Rogers in Thousand Oaks in 1970

From the T.O. Library Conejo Through the Lens Collection is this photo at the grand opening of Roy Rogers Restaurant at 1140 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in 1970. This 1,950 sq ft structure was occupied by Roy Rogers until 1975, then it became Beef Corral, then, later that decade, Arby's. All three of these eateries specialized in roast beef sandwiches. Arby's closed its doors in May 2022 and as of August 2023 we are still awaiting an update on what the next occupant of that space will be.

Arby’s building still vacant as of mid-August 2023.

Eateries That Opened in the First Half of 2023 and are Coming Soon to the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County

We’re mid-way through 2023 and have already seen several new dozen new eateries opening in the Conejo Valley and nearby areas, with another several dozen working to open in the coming months. See the list below.

New Eateries That Opened in the First Half of 2023

• Schatzi Smoothies opened at Whizin Market Square Agoura in January

• Culichi Town Mexican Cuisine opened in Camarillo

• Denino’s Pizzeria & Tavern Thousand Oaks opened in April

• Wood Ranch BBQ opened in April at The Oaks mall

• El Sancho Loco Taqueria y Cantina opened last month in Westlake Village

• Amy’s Drive Thru Thousand Oaks opened June 15th

• Finney’s Crafthouse opened at the Camarillo Premium Outlets January 30th

• Mirchi Indian Cuisine opened in Newbury Park on March 25th

• Kalaveras Mexican Cuisine now open in Simi Valley

• Crumbl Cookies Newbury Park opened in mid-May

• Freda’s Woodfired Kitchen opened in Westlake Village 12/31

• Jugo Organic Eatery opened mid-May in the Oakbrook Plaza Thousand Oaks

• 101 BBQ Hut opened at The Shoppes at Westlake Village

• Vegan Thyme Plant-Based Eatery Newbury Park moved to larger location

• Board & Brew Westlake Village opened on May 12th

• Tiki Taco at the Best Buy Plaza in Thousand Oaks opened April 14th

• Pizza Twist opened last month in the Conejo Gateway Plazaa in Newbury Park

• Rambo’s Hot Chicken opened June 23 at the Simi Valley Town Center

• Sweetfin Poke opened June 2nd at The Promenade at Westlake

• Charcoal Niku opened in Oak Park in April

• Round Table Pizza Thousand Oaks became Manny’s Pizza

• La La Land Kind Cafe opened at The Commons at Calabasas

• Modern Kitchen opened at The Shoppes at Westlake on April 12th

• Magma Modern Italian Pizzeria opened in the Moorpark Marketplace in Feb

• A Tea Thing Boba Tea House opened at The Shoppes at Westlake

• Urban Taco opened at Centre Court Shopping Center in Simi Valley in Feb

• Reynalda Cucina & Amor opened in Thousand Oaks in January

• Hot Motha Clucker Thousand Oaks opened in late June

Eateries That Anticipate Opening Soon

• Selvin’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Palm Garden Hotel Newbury Park

• Bad Ass Tacos to open 2nd Thousand Oaks location

• Mad Era Brewing Co. Simi Valley has been working on opening since July 2018

• Slice House by Tony Gemignani Thousand Oaks opening very soon

• Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop coming to Thousand Oaks

• Buster’s OG BBQ & Grill opening soon in Thousand Oaks

• Crawford’s Social coming to Westlake Plaza

• RED O Restaurant - Taste of Mexico coming to The Promenade at Westlake

• The former Corrigan’s Steakhouse still undergoing construction

• Blue Agave Tacos & Beer coming soo to the Agoura Hills City Mall

• Kansui Ramen coming to former Maru Kitchen location at the Westlake Plaza

• Hoshi Ramen coming soon to Park Plaza Shopping Center in Newbury Park

• Cork & Batter Roadhouse coming soon to Simi Valley

• Cafe Ficelle coming soon to Thousand Oaks

• La Princiere French Bakery, Patisserie and Cafe coming to Thousand Oaks

• Bree’s Cakes opened April 29th at the Simi Valley Town Center

• JOiBirds Cafe, Basta and Go Fish Sushi coming to Santal Thousand Oaks

• Angry Chickz Nashville Hot Chicken coming soon to Thousand Oaks

• California Bun coming this summer to Tuscany Square in Moorpark

• Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

• The Kebab Shop coming “soonish” to the Northgate Plaza in Thousand Oaks

• Drive-Thru Dunkin’ Donuts coming to Conejo Gateway Plaza Newbury Park

Eateries That Closed in the First Half of 2023

• Julio’s Agave Grill closed its doors July 1st (close enough to first half of 2023)

• Sage Vegan Bistro Agoura Hills closed on June 24th

• Veggie Grill Thousand Oaks closed its doors in May

• Round Table Pizza became Manny’s Pizza Thousand Oaks (named after owner)

• Bandits Grill and Bar Camarillo closed its doors on March 1st

• The Gallery Restaurant Westlake Village Closed on February 25th

• Islands Agoura Agoura Hills closed in February

  NEW EATERIES AND CLOSED EATERIES IN 2022