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West Tasting Room, Thousand Oaks, CA

West Tasting Room

4.8
4.8
66 Reviews
$30 and under
Wine Bar

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for happy hour
A Finalist for Best Wine Tasting in Ventura County by the LA Times, West Tasting Room is a wine bar and light-fare restaurant showcasing boutique wineries throughout the West Coast regions of California, Oregon and Washington. Our wine list rotates weekly as we pour 20+ wines by the glass, offer a build-your-own wine flight experience and pair it all perfectly with charcuterie boards, artisanal pizzas and salads.

Our wine selection varies from natural wines like Pét-Nats to Burgundian-Style Oregon Pinot Noirs to Napa Valley Cabernets and more. Try one of our guests' favorite pizzas like our Burrata, Prosciutto and Honey or our Leek & Ricotta. We offer wine & cheese pairing packages, host monthly Winemaker events, and even teach wine classes led by one of our six sommeliers on staff.

All wines poured by the glass are also available to purchase from our bottle shop. Pizza and charcuterie are also available to-go.

Please note that we are a 21+ over establishment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Pizzeria, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 371-4660
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer at-home, Sommelier-lead wine tastings. Information available on our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to host a private event or celebrate a special occasion? Our wine tasting room has a number of options to choose from including our private tasting room for 12 people or our entire space which accommodates up to 50. Our team will work with you to curate a food and wine menu for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Bates: (805) 371-4660
  • Neighbourhood
    Thousand Oaks
  • Cross Street
    Located on TO Blvd. in Clear Oaks Plaza next to Gardens of the World.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ventura County

    Best Overall

  • Ventura County

    Best Food

  • Ventura County

    Best Service

  • Ventura County

    Best Ambience

  • Ventura County

    Best Value

  • Ventura County

    Healthy

  • Ventura County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ventura County

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
West Tasting Room offers a delightful blend of "top tier wines" and "great service" in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "unique tasting events," delicious pizzas, and charcuterie boards. The wine selection is diverse and ever-changing, ensuring a fresh experience every visit. Staff, including owner Amy, are described as "wonderful" and attentive, enhancing every guest's experience.

66 Reviews
  1. Sheila

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first time going here and being huge wine fans, we were excited to try it. Boy were we disappointed. First of all, upon walking in it's IMPOSSIBLE to hear anyone in this space. It's honestly as loud as a nightclub and it's just a small little strip mall space. I'm guessing it's the acoustics or something but it's intense. The wine list is meh, especially for a place calling itself a "wine tasting" place. Very few wines, nothing great. No one explaining them or excited to introduce you to anything new. The menu is limited but that seems appropriate for what it is. We had a charcuterie plate and one of the salads and the food was fine, though nothing too exciting. But the worse part was the service. Our waitress took our order and basically we never saw her again. Someone else dropped off the food. We were never asked if we needed anything, or if everything was okay. Never. Which seems especially strange since I told her it was our first time there. I had to flag down a busboy to get us more water, twice. And later it seemed she was actually gone as she was nowhere to be seen, so when a man walked by (manager? don't know), I had to ask him for more wine. To top it off, there is a very strong burning smell from their pizza oven that made both of our eyes water and sting from the minute we walked in. Almost like when fires are happening around here and it hurts to be outside. It was very noticeable to both of us and we left with red, stinging eyes. Very subpar. Will not be back, nor would I recommend it.

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  2. EJ

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience at West Tasting Room was amazing. Will definitely come back!

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  3. Kirk

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable, prompt. Food is delicious. Wine selection is always interesting, reasonable. I can't get to West often enough.

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  4. Vina

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and wine variety. Service is horrendous. Waited 30 minutes for a charcuterie board, pizza came 1st although we were told they can only make one pizza at a time due to having only one oven. If you can not staff or have the appropriate equipment Don’t serve food. I will continue to take the drive to Wally’s in SM.
    West Tasting RoomResponded on October 28, 2024
    Hi Vina, As the Owner, I am truly sorry for the experience you had. We know the exact night you visited us and it was our busiest night ever since being open for three years. We had a huge unexpected rush from an event that was happening across the street and yes, we were honestly unprepared for it service wise. I can 100% assure you that evening was in no way our standard for service as you can read from our 4.9 rating on multiple platforms. I do hope you'll come back and ask to chat with the Owner so we can make sure you receive the quality of service that we pride ourselves on for our guests.

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  5. Phasor

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, helpful staff. Liked the “build your own wine flight” option, tried wines I hadn’t heard of before. Good food, especially liked the charcuterie board and the olive, feta, onion pizza.

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  6. Kasia

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, knowledgeable and friendly! Great food and wine!!

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  7. Tim

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time, really enjoyed the wines, but what made the experience great was the service we got from Lindsey. She was awesome! Attended to our every need.

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  8. Sandie

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this quaint little wine bar. I had a reservation and was immediately greeted by Amy, the owner. She was gracious, hospitable, and knowledgeable regarding wine selection and food pairing suggestions. All staff were attentive and kind throughout our experience. I’ve already told two more friends about this place, and will be returning. It’s a great place to meet before attending events at BAPAC. Thank you, Amy.

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  9. ChristiR

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love West!!! It’s a favorite stop on a Fun Friday or a Sunday Funday. The staff is always great and friendly!!! The pizza is great and charcuterie is a must!!!

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  10. Ann

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great first experience, celebrating our 37th wedding anniversary. The owner, Amy, greeted us. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. There is a plethora of wines to choose from. We will definitely go back to support this local establishment.

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FAQs

West Tasting Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 371-4660.

West Tasting Room is rated 4.8 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

West Tasting Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for West Tasting Room

1867 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on TO Blvd. in Clear Oaks Plaza next to Gardens of the World.
  • Neighbourhood
    Thousand Oaks
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Pizzeria, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (805) 371-4660
  • Catering
    We offer at-home, Sommelier-lead wine tastings. Information available on our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to host a private event or celebrate a special occasion? Our wine tasting room has a number of options to choose from including our private tasting room for 12 people or our entire space which accommodates up to 50. Our team will work with you to curate a food and wine menu for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Amy Bates: (805) 371-4660
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