Bazille - Thousand Oaks

I frequently dine at Bazzille, which is my go-to place when I can't decide where to meet a friend for lunch. The open kitchen design allows for a captivating culinary experience as the chefs showcase their culinary prowess. Additionally, the restaurant features a well-stocked bar, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon drink. Subsequent to a fulfilling meal at Bazzille, shopping or a leisurely stroll around the mall is a welcome bonus. Unfortunately, the mall seems to have lost its charm, with a dearth of good shopping options or boutiques. Even Nordstrom, a renowned department store, has lost its appeal, catering to an older audience and failing to stock designer items beyond those of Kate Spade and Tory Burch. Online shopping may be more suitable for the modern shopper seeking trendy items. Nevertheless, I would still recommend Bazzille for a delightful meal as their menu offers a wide variety of options for a small café. However, the service experience can be inconsistent, as I have experienced both exemplary and subpar service on separate occasions. The decor of the restaurant also needs improvement, as the furniture is in a shabby state, with torn seats and beat-up tables, which does not befit the Nordstrom brand. Despite these shortcomings, I believe Bazzille to be a convenient and satisfactory dining option.

Vegetarian options: Small menu. Quality food. Good chef. Parking: Indoor parking. Free .

Sorry to say how every disappointed I was with brunch we had last Sunday. I've eaten there before and have always found the food good, on occasion, very good. This time extremely disappointed. We had reservations for an early brunch, seated quickly with order taken for drinks, etc. And given both the brunch and lunch menu. I ordered from the brunch menu, my friend from the lunch menu. She was satisfied with the meal (fish and chip and the dessert, bread pudding, was good. I ordered crab eggs benedict. Mind you, there was only 1 other table occupied when we arrived, so the place wasn't busy. When our order arrived, my eggs on both pieces of toast were cold (no kidding...cold! and crab only under one of the eggs, so really got one with crab pieces and one just a poached (cold egg on toast. For over $20 for that! I should have complained but it was my friend's birthday and I didn't want to spoil it for her. The bread pudding was good....but having indicated that we were there to celebrate a birthday when I reserved on Open Table and that was acknowledged when we arrived I thought perhaps they offered a complementary dessert or at least a candle. I won't give up on this restaurant yet, but I would highly recommend you don't go there for Sunday brunch.

Not bad. Good food and complete menu. Never thought I'd say that about a mall restaurant.

A great escape when I need a getaway. Everything from the service, food and atmosphere is always in sync!Hidden Gem.