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Ox and Ocean, Oxnard, CA

Ox and Ocean

4.3
4.3
57 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:15 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:45 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (805) 760-9040

  • Website

    http://www.oxandocean.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Damien Giliberti

  • Location

    2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA 93035

  • Neighborhood

    Oxnard

  • Cross street

    2101 Mandalay Beach Rd

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • FATHERS' DAY BOURBON & TAPAS TASTING

    $50.00 per person

    May 28 - Jun 17, 2023
    COME JOIN US FOR A FATHER'S DAY BOURBON & FOOD PAIRING CHEF'S FAMOUS SHORT RIBS WITH CREAMY POLENTA PORK BELLYSLIDERS BACON WRAPPED WAGYU MINI HOT DOGS SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH 4PM - 6PM PRICE $50++ MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ON OPENTABLE

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ventura County

    Great for brunch

  • Ventura County

    Kid-friendly

  • Ventura County

    Healthy

  • Ventura County

    Great for outdoor dining

  1. Bill

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    I had the $59 steak requested cooked medium, it came burnt. My GF had the Kale salad, she said even for kale, it was bad. YYYYYUUUUCCCKKKKK! Then later, they charged me for the meal 4 times! Only going back to collect my money.

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  2. lulu

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent!! Great ambience and everyone was so friendly and accommodating! Service was a little slow but it really didn’t matter because it was a relaxing evening.

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  3. TashaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Food was amazing when I tried the first time however it also was not crowded. Not so sure they have mastered quality control when the restaurant is busy. The prices are not cheap so it is not favorable to pay top dollar for unmatched quality.

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  4. CarmenP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pancakes were delicious and the veggie omelet was also very good. Service was on point, and the live music made it more enjoyable. Pet friendly was a big plus,.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server was wonderful and took very good care of us. Thank you Odalys! The food was very good, my steak was done perfectly, albeit a bit of tough gristle ran through the middle of the steak, but it was perfectly seasoned. Good wine list.

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  6. wacandleman

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our 7th Wedding Anniversary and the food and drink was amazing. Our server Odalys took great care of us. To top of the night, the restaurant provided us with a Strawberry Hand Pie topped with Vanilla Ice Cream which was amazing.

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  7. Drea

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love this new addition to our area. Service and ambiance top notch. Food really, really good. Loved the shared plate concept. The drinks are on pricey side, but expected in a nice hotel restaurant/bar. Well done!

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  8. RonS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Made an online reservation & received confirmation but then got a phone call that morning to verify. Called and left a message but no reply. On arrival there turned out to be no need for a reservation. Got placed at a table that had piped speaker noise on one side and a live musician on the other, so had to change tables to get away from the speaker. Didn’t get table service for half an hour even after asking for it 3 times. The a la carte menu offered was not the one shown online and we ended up with sandwiches instead of a ‘brunch breakfast’. Our waiter was very nice when we finally got one, and my BLT was good, but my wife’s fish tacos were terrible. Overall everything was very disorganized.

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  9. VenturaFamilyGuy

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Poor service. Waited 10min to be greater by serving team. Not many choices for price. Few options for children. $300 for 3 people (no alcohol, 2 adults 1 kid, no alcohol). Parking validation only covered 1/2 of parking expense. Told they were out of Orange Juice.

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  10. Sarge

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Extremely disappointing Mothers Day. The buffet brunch was OK but not worth the $90 charge. There was no kids menu, just a reduced $50 charge for the buffet, which had very few kid friendly items (ie pancakes or waffles). Overall not very impressed and very low value for money.

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  11. BBermudez

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had brunch here with my family for Mothers Day weekend. The for was delicious and the service was great !

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our first time and we were not disappointed. Service was the best we’ve had in a while. Extremely attentive and friendly. Food spectacular and well priced. Would come again.

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  13. Nope

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Ignored by 4 employees, none of whom ackowledged we were standing right in front of them, waiting patiently at the Host’s stand. It took so long we eventually decided to not say anything just to see if ANYONE would welcome us. Nope. So I finally had to say something. Really weird. The food was equally underwhelming: imagine a BLT with really thick bread, one piece of thin wilted lettuce and 1 tiny, skinny slice of tiny, not-so-fresh tomato that didnt even take up 1/2 the bread. It looked like a joke. Come on Ox, youve gotta do better. You really think we’re gonna come back for more? Its a shame because the new remodeled hotel interior is SO pretty.

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  14. DariceE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The customer service was amazing and the food was done well!

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  15. TimothyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place for brunch, we stayed at the zachari then had brunch here after a late morning in the pool, highly recommend this place, very tasty and great atmosphere!

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  16. WayneB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was my birthday, we went in for lunch and the hostess picked a window seat with a view for my dinner reservation. Of course when we get there that table was taken and we were seated in a less desirable location. The noise level was moderately high, but for a while it was very loud with a party of 8-10 people just dominating the room. Service was OK, appreciated the manager checking on us as we had a lesser experienced waiter who did a good enough job. Appetizer was slow coming out but that appeared to be a communication error somehow between the server and the kitchen. My wife had the halibut which was good, and I had had the pork chop recommended to me a number of times during the day so I went with it and it was pretty fantastic. It seems like the remodel/rebirth of the place certainly has effort and concern involved so I am hopeful that it continues to improve.

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  17. IsaacC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my wife's birthday. It was an awesome experience! Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!

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  18. Arty

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My food was delicious and the staff was very attentive. Lovely environment and will definitely return.

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  19. PatriciaS

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    The food was delicious and the cocktails were also very good.

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  20. LauraK

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food is innovative and delicious. The renovations are fantastic. Has a great California vibe. Upscale food with a semi casual relaxing atmosphere. Been there twice and had great service each time. Shawnce the bartender makes great mocktails!!

    Ox and OceanResponded on April 19, 2023Thank you LauraK, we are so thrilled you had outstanding food and a great experience. specially from our Bartender Shawnce. We look forward to your return and thank you for joining us at Ox and Ocean Sincerely, Ricardo Cubias Director of Food and Beverage Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach

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  21. kimG

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    This is a really wonderful restaurant!! I have been here about half a dozen times since it’s opened and many of the kinks from a new place are ironed out. It’s cute, spacious and has a handful of different seating options including being outside at fire tables, an indoor bar and an outdoor bar!! Normal tables have three separate areas. Awesome! The people who work there are universally kind and the food has been consistently terrific.. the mussels are beyond delicious. I’d love to see daily specials and an all day full menu.. which I see more and more often where hotels close their restaurants for 3 hours or have little bites between lunch and dinner- this makes me nuts. It’s a hotel! People need to manage everything from flights to kids to weather to work and it’s annoying when you pop in at 3:30 to be told it’s just the dinky bar menu, but their website doesn’t tell you. Anyway, detail to be addressed I’m sure. I do feel the bar sitch can be better. First: the wine selection is really small. Second: they don’t carry PACIFICO beer. Third: I have had a small struggle a couple of time with bartenders that don’t know standard drink recipes. Bar needs a little attention. Food is fantastic and so are the vibes!!

    Ox and OceanResponded on April 19, 2023kimG, thank you for your candid feedback it is through comments like yours that we are able to make lasting improvements to better serve our guests. let's know when your back, I will make sure we have Pacifico in our beer selection. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Ricardo Cubias Director of Food and Beverage Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach

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  22. StephaniR

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The halibut is always good. Cooked perfectly served with roasted Brussel sprouts. The lemon custard cheesecake was also very nice. The dining room was very cold. 5 of us for dinner and everyone was wearing their jackets.

    Ox and OceanResponded on April 9, 2023Thank you so much for your positive feedback about our menu items. Our chef takes great pride in his flavor pairings and we are all very happy to hear that you are enjoying them too!

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  23. MelissaC

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was OK it wasn't bad but I think what didn't make the experience over the top being that the resort is so nice, was that the food quality does not match the price.

    Ox and OceanResponded on April 19, 2023MelissaC, thank you for your candid feedback it is through comments like yours that we are able to make lasting improvements to better serve our guests. I will share your comments to our Chef and Food and Beveage team let's know when your back, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Ricardo Cubias Director of Food and Beverage Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach

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  24. HolliP

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Way too noisy from live band. Hard to converse with people we were with.

    Ox and OceanResponded on April 9, 2023I want to personally apologize for the noise level during your dining experience with us at Ox and Ocean. Due to weather conditions, we moved our live music inside which is something that we will not be doing moving forward. We look forward to the next opportunity to get to provide a noise free dining experience.

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  25. NazG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The dinner was a but better than lunch, but the fish tacos are a big "pass." Not flavorful and only one bite of fish per taco. Everything was very expensive. I do not mind paying high prices, but the food must match. The staff is very friendly though, no complaints there.

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  26. Keith

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food was very good. I would go back to this this place again.

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  27. AlanC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Very Good food (Brunch). So-so atmosphere and service.

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  28. wonderfuloxnard

    Los Angeles

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    I enjoyed the Mussels and our party was happy enough with their choices, however, the ambience is typical MODERN hotel rather than cozy. This beautiful location and architectural treasure that once featured a beautiful two story dining room with live palms, and oozed elegance, with food to match is NOT THAT.As a destination for business retreats it may be a success as the resort began life as an amazing, lush, Mexican style hotel. That has been MODERNIZED out of existence. For small plates, and two cocktails expect to pay $180 for two people.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! We came for dinner to celebrate my birthday while staying at Zachari Dunes and it was great overall. Great cocktails, delicious food, and great service.

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  30. JohnM

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Service was slow and less than expected.

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  31. Sama

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Pros: Beautifully decorated. Friendly service. Cons: Freezing cold. Everyone was wearing coats and asking to please have the window closed. Food was mediocre. Have some service kinks to work out.

    Ox and OceanResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you so much for this feedback! I can assure you that all of these critiques(cons) have been addressed and we are fully prepared and hopefully looking forward to you next visit to spend some time with us at Ox and Ocean. Jordan Anderson Director of Outlets

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  32. FelipeF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Quiet and beautiful place. It was my first time and we want to go back.

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  33. KenF

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Valentines Day 2023 - we were well within the 15 minute grace period but told we were too late and they gave away the table but another would become available. We were seated in the bar area next to a very busy and drafty hallway, we had staff pass our table every minute or so. We waited 20 minutes to be served. The bar tender was nice but she was spread too thin I guess and we waited for her throughout the evening. They had a special menu but nothing special on it, it was there normal menu but $240 and you had to order like 5 items and split it. We ordered 4 items and it was about $120. The halibut was pretty good, the crispy potatoes were good and plentiful. The dessert we ordered was the shake; it had graham crackers, banana, and toasted meringue with vanilla ice cream. The shake was delicious and was enough to split.

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  34. DeanL

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We had a great Valentine’s Day / Anniversary dinner. Food was excellent. Service a little slow. People could not have been friendlier!!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service! Cute super clean spot in the refurbished hotel. Would definitely go back again

    Ox and OceanResponded on February 6, 2023We are so excited to hear that you had such a great experience with us last night! We look forward to having you back soon to continue our Zachari Dunes story together! Jordan Anderson Director of Outlets

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The mussels and Tartare were both of equal quality and taste and although nothing special to report they were tasty. The halibut was replaced with what was said to be steel head trout but as I educated myself on the fish it’s just another salmon like fish. “A trout that thinks it’s a salmon”. Nothing like halibut but again tasty now the less. Though we weren’t blown away it was a decent meal, a bit pricey but your on a resort property so your paying for it

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  37. BasicEpicure

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    New place in the local area. Very nice experience overall. Would go again.

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  38. Sadie

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    The food is wonderful but there’s no ambiance. They need some cozy tables. Looks too much like a coffee shop. The food demands a nicer setting.

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  39. MissM

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EXCELLENT SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE AND FOOD. WE THANK THE STAFF ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR HOSPITALITY

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The only issue I have is the chairs by the fireplace are uncomfortable.

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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 4.3 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ox and Ocean

2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA 93035

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    2101 Mandalay Beach Rd

  • Neighborhood

    Oxnard

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:15 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:45 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Damien Giliberti

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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