Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

4.4
2221 reviews

About

RestaurantBar
Lazy Dog serves handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social setting. It's a great place to get together with friends and family.

Location

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
172 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA
91360, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
2,221 reviews
5 stars
1,426
4 stars
541
3 stars
129
2 stars
50
1 star
75

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the food, highlighting its deliciousness and variety, although some noted inconsistencies in specific dishes.

Service Issues

Several reviews mentioned slow or inattentive service, with some customers experiencing long waits or feeling neglected.

Atmosphere

The restaurant has a welcoming and casual atmosphere, but some found it too noisy for comfortable conversation.

Customer Experience

Positive interactions with staff were noted, particularly with managers and servers who provided excellent service, though there were instances of perceived discrimination.
  • FM
    First Man
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    Was taking the whole family here once a month. I just cannot get over the fact that you add sugar to your buffalo sauce. We all love wings, but buffalo should not be sweet. Then we order the nuggets. I decide to just eat the nugget no buffalo. The nuggets are sweet; the batter coating! Why?! Kids need sugar in their nuggets? We love going here but I’m sick of it. Please change these recipes. I just want classic buffalo sauce (I’m sure everyone does) and chicken nuggets without sugar. As a former chef, it’s not slick it’s ignorant.
  • HK
    Hello KittyKat
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    I love the Lazy Dog. The Bartenders are great, the food is really delicious and I love watching TV from the bar or chit chatting with complete strangers enjoying some fresh air.
  • JA
    julie ann
    Dec 27, 2025
    2.0
    Called before the make sure we could watch sports on the patio. The umbrellas were completely blocking the TV’s and they said they would put them down. That never happened. The waitress had too many table which resulted in us being neglected. Had to ask the food runner for a refill on my iced tea after waiting 20 minutes. Food was average. Service was awful. We came here so we could have a nice time and had our dog on the patio. Rule for dogs, no aggression, and no barking. That was not the case when it came to other dogs on the patio. Not a restaurant I would return to.
  • SI
    Sales Individual
    Dec 25, 2025
    5.0
    Dined here the other day and had a great experience ! It was a quiet afternoon before the rain and our server was spot on! I love all the entrees on their menu! The food is delicious! I thought the gingerbread kit was a wonderful idea to support charity-buy one for $8 to support charities, folks. On top of that, my child was asking for one for Christmas and this fit perfectly into our plans. We had a lovely meal with our friends, were able to sit and relax, and even received our Christmas gifts early (gingerbread kit) So a million thanks to your server and staff for a positive experience!
  • MC
    Melodi Calderwood
    Dec 19, 2025
    1.0
    I just received my DoorDash order of lemon chicken. When I went to open my lemon sauce, there was a hair in it! I tried to reach out to lazy dog by telephone but after being on hold for eight or nine minutes, I decided that I would just leave a review. Unfortunately, this comes two weeks after visiting lazy dog in Thousand Oaks with a friend for lunch. That meal was not good. Did not include what it said it was going to have on it, and unfortunately, the waiter did not come to check on Our meal for at least 10 to 15 minutes. I did receive good customer service from the manager that was on duty that day, but having another negative experience does not make me want to continue to frequent this restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Does Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar accept reservations?

Yes, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar accepts reservations, which can be made through their OpenTable link.

What are the brunch hours at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar?

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. They are closed for brunch Monday through Friday.