Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Casual fine dining at the mall is owned and operated by private equity. Equating this to an upscale Red Robin wouldn't be too far off the mark. This location is one of many. Thousand Oaks is a likely target for restaurants of this type. The menu feels all-encompassing, from the restaurant burger to tacos and some Chinese-inspired dishes. The feel is all corporate. The menu covers the bases of comfort food and bar-like items. Part of the menu is also designed family style. There is also quite a support for Gluten-free items. Maybe playing on the novelty, but a section described as "TV Diners" plays on nostalgia and oddly served at a sit-down restaurant. The pricing is what hits this restaurant. A restaurant burger will set you back $18 or more. There is nothing special about their burgers unless you are a fan of putting peanut butter and jelly in your hamburger. A "not" Cuban Sandwich will also set you back $18 and it is grilled on sourdough bread. Which is a bit of an insult. I was expecting better service when paying $5 for non-alcoholic beverages. Our server, although attentive, seemed reluctant to refill our beverages. The food quality is good here and you will receive a good meal, but fueling the private equity costs brings no value other than comfortable decor.

I work with a touring musical group. We were performing in the area and I needed to feed 17 people with a variety of dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, miscellaneous allergies) and this place knocked it out of the park. They were able to get together a massive to go order and clearly label everything with the names of all my cast and crew. On top of being organized, timely, and accommodating - the food was delicious. With a large group of people, I usually always have one person not satisfied, but not today. Thank you Lazy Dog for making it easy to feed my team today.