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Dining Area  - Ox and Ocean, Oxnard, CA

Ox and Ocean

4.0
4
234 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Ox and Ocean Inspired by the bounty of the Oxnard Plain and its pristine coastal waters, Ox & Ocean offers refined cuisine and unique craft cocktails in true So-Cal fashion. From a poolside breakfast or coastal lunch by day to an elevated dinner experience by night, Ox & Ocean is an evolutionary dining destination that marries land, sea, and libations in the unmatched setting of Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:45 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:15 am–1:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 760-9040
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Wong
  • Catering
    The open concept and large pane windows flood the space with natural light and views of the Pacific Ocean. An intimate setting for up to 50 people and an open canvas to create the event of your dreams.
  • Private party facilities
    At Ox & Ocean we appreciate a social dining experience, and if your social gathering requires a little more space our private dining room, Solarium, is the perfect venue for you.All the culinary delights and impeccable service you expect from Ox & Ocean, in a unique space just for your party.

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Feast at Ox & Ocean

    US$125.00 per person

    14 Sept 2023 - 28 Nov 2024
    Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast at Ox & Ocean! Thanksgiving with the holiday favorites you crave and a few of our favorite ocean delights. Adults-$125.00 and Children 12 and under -$50.00. All checks will include a 20% service charge.
    Thanksgiving Feast at Ox & Ocean photo
  • New Year’s Eve Oceanfront Celebration!

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an unforgettable dining experience by the ocean! Indulge in a four-course, shareable dinner crafted for you and your loved one, featuring seasonal flavors and exquisite dishes in a cozy, oceanfront setting. Say goodbye to 2024 in style with exceptional food, spectacular views, and cherished moments. Reserve now and make this New Year's Eve a night to remember!
    New Year’s Eve Oceanfront Celebration! photo
  • Wine Tasting Event

    US$50.00 per person

    7 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a sampling a selection of festive wines, perfect for the holiday season. We will have over 15 bottles for the season featuring wines from California and beyond. We can’t wait to share this unique experience with you!
    Wine Tasting Event photo

What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ventura County

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Discover Ox and Ocean, where "food is outstanding," offering a delightful dining experience with a "sensational atmosphere." Although some guests note service can be slow during busy times, the "warm and welcoming" staff, particularly servers like Aga, enhance the visit. Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant promises a memorable meal with standout dishes like halibut and lobster pasta.

234 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My food was wonderful, I had mussels as an appetizer. They were in a curry sauce which was different but gave them a nice bit of spice. I has swordfish for my main course and it was juicy and tender. The only negative of the whole experience was that my wife had the pork chop , which our waiter said was her favorite, and it was overcooked and dry. We had a dessert each and the restaurant comped my wife’s dessert. Would still go back there though, that wasn’t enough of an issue to never return.

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  2. Carolina

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch date! Lemon mascarpone pancakes and chilaquiles were unbelievable. Service was fantastic and ambiance was priceless (sat outside with a view of the ocean).

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  3. Jane

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was as slow as could possibly be and still be open. Food was quite overpriced and lunch portions were tiny. It was so loud when we sat down that any conversation at our table was impossible. Several items on menu were not actually available and they were resistant to offering mocktail menu at dinner.

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  4. Maria

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was busy and service and food were both excellent. I highly recommend the mussels and pork chop they were both delicious.

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  5. Wendy

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service from out waitress Aga! We enjoyed the food and atmosphere

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  6. Jessica

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a group of ladies and tried several dishes. Crab cakes were ok, the bao buns were tasty with a tangy sauce. The beets were delicious and sadly, the best dish we had. The lobster pasta was fine, there was a decent amount of meat. 2 of us had the halibut and were very excited because it’s a favorite fish. Unfortunately, it was sent back twice for being so overcooked to be inedible. They hard sear and then oven finish the meat, but both times the chef couldn’t get the timing right, nor did anyone bother to check before sending the dish back out. It was literally hard all the way through and when I cut into the 3rd fish, I gave up. Overall, the whole experience was disappointing, especially when this is listed as a highly rated restaurant. The manager took the fish off the bill and sent some desserts - the cheesecake mousse was very tasty; we appreciated the gesture. The staff was nice and hopefully this was just a really off night, but the place feels like it’s stuck in the 90’s.

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  7. Delia

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came for my birthday, was wanting to start with the aguachiles but the waiter informed us they were out. Started with the crab cakes, beet salad, and steak tartare. Loved the crab cakes and beet salad. Steak tartare was eh. For entrees we had the Sunday prime rib, the lobster orecchiette pasta, jidori chicken, and the halibut. The halibut was amazing. Was disappointed with the lobster orecchiette and wanted to return it for another halibut but didn’t. The prime rib was really good as was the chicken. Was given a complementary dessert for my birthday which was 2 scoops of coffee ice cream with 2 mini macarons. Enjoyed a bottle of Daou Chardonnay and a blackberry basil margarita which was well executed. We expected the “pricey” which was why we came on a special occasion. Will definitely come back for another special occasion and hopefully they’ll have the aguachiles. We also discussed ordering the Henry’s hammer as it makes sense price wise to pay the $300 to feed 4-5 of us since that’s what we basically paid with all that we ordered.
    Ox and OceanResponded on 24 October 2024
    Dear Delia, Thank you for sharing your birthday experience with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our crab cakes, beet salad, and halibut, as well as the complementary dessert, to celebrate your birthday. Rest assured, your feedback regarding the lobster orecchiette is also appreciated and will be taken into consideration. It was a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ox and Ocean for another phenomenal visit in the future.

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  8. Erich

    Kansas City

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Server was great and did warn us about longer wait time for kitchen Front desk check in staff not the most cordial. Reservation for 645 and we got there at six and asked if could be seated early for which they said not possible . Many open tables and when we came back sat at one of the many open tables that were there when we came at 6. Food was good but not outstanding . Overall good for hotel restaurant but nothing that would bring me back other than the on site convenience
    Ox and OceanResponded on 15 October 2024
    Dear Erich, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad that your server provided great service and communicated the expected wait times effectively. However, we regret that your check-in experience with the front desk staff was not as warm and welcoming as we strive for. Your feedback regarding the seating availability is also appreciated, as it highlights an area for improvement.Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to enhance your experience on your next visit.

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  9. Robert

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat outside on a cool Saturday night. We asked for blankets and were told that there weren't any available. We later learned that there were in fact blankets available. Any special request that we made was not fulfilled, and the service, including delivery of the food, was slow. There was a wedding going on inside which may have contributed to the slow service. The food was great, but be warned if you go here on a weekend evening.
    Ox and OceanResponded on 10 October 2024
    Dear Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re pleased you enjoyed the food, but we regret that your visit was impacted by slow service and unmet requests. We understand how important attentive service is, especially during busy times, and we appreciate your feedback as we work to enhance our guest experience. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again for a more seamless evening.

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  10. Gregory

    Los Angeles

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is our first visit to Ox and Ocean since the renovation of this hotel. The hotel hosts a lot of conferences and retreats and so the restaurant may be full of people from a conference, though the night we were there it was mostly empty but still uncomfortably noisy from the bar and events outside. The decor tends to reflect and amplify the noise and really isn't appropriate for a fine-dining restaurant, which O&O aspires to be. The food was inventive and well prepared. Service was also attentive. The restaurant might do better if it were not the only food outlet for dinner at the hotel so trying to be everything from a coffee shop to a fine dining establishment. (There is an outdoor trailer for breakfast and lunch.)
    Ox and OceanResponded on 30 September 2024
    Dear Gregory, Thank you for being our guest and sharing your valuable feedback. While we are sorry you had a noise concern, we are thrilled you enjoyed a delicious culinary treat and our amazing service. We are always working to improve and will be sure to share your comments with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back and impressing you further.

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FAQs

Ox and Ocean offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 760-9040.

Ox and Ocean is rated 4 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ox and Ocean

2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA 93035

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2101 Mandalay Beach Rd
  • Area
    Oxnard
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:45 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:15 am–1:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Wong
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (805) 760-9040
  • Catering
    The open concept and large pane windows flood the space with natural light and views of the Pacific Ocean. An intimate setting for up to 50 people and an open canvas to create the event of your dreams.
  • Private party facilities
    At Ox & Ocean we appreciate a social dining experience, and if your social gathering requires a little more space our private dining room, Solarium, is the perfect venue for you.All the culinary delights and impeccable service you expect from Ox & Ocean, in a unique space just for your party.
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