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Local Restaurants in Camarillo, CA

Camarillo is one of the best places to live in all of California. In the morning, the coastal fog wears off pretty quickly, but not until it cools off the city for the day. Because of this, Camarillo has a great climate all year long, and being within 20 minutes of the beach, it's a perfect place to stay without having to pay seaside prices. On top of that, Camarillo is home to a lot of great, independent restaurants that serve up all that Southern California's Golden Coast has to offer: fresh produce, great wines, unbelievable seafood - all the same, great flavors you'll get at the coastal restaurants.

Independent, Local Restaurants in Camarillo, CA

Element Coffee Lounge
2364 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010
P: 805.482.0036
Coffee, Tea, Locally-made treats, Wi-Fi
M-F: 6am-10pm; Sat-Sun: 7am-10pm


JJ Brewsky's
2433 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010
P: 805-482-5249; F: 805-482-3806
Open 7 days
Local Microbrews, Local Food, Local Music


Ola's Mex Grill
1860 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010
P: 805-484-5566
Traditional Mexican Cuisine
In Old Town Camarillo


Ottavio's Ristorante Italiano
1620 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010
P: 805-482-3810
Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner
Traditional Italian Cuisine


Ric's Restaurant and Sports Lounge
2500 Las Posas Rd. Camarillo, CA 93010
P: 805-389-9919; F: 805-987-3714
Tue-Sun: 9am-Close; Mon: 3pm-Close
Sports Bar, American Cuisine


Safire - An American Bistro
4850 Santa Rosa Road - Camarillo, CA 93010
P: 805.389.1227
Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner
American Bistro Fare, Gourmet Cuisine, Full Bar


ZZYZX Cafe
33 N. Lewis Rd. Camarillo, CA 93012
P: 805-484-2900
Breakfast and Lunch; Fresh Cuisine
Open 7 days

Camarillo's Local Restaurants Can Save You a Few Bucks, too.

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We would be remiss if we didn't mention that Camarillo has one of the nation's most-famous outlet malls. If you're going shopping while in Camarillo, this is probably the best place to go, so if you need your corporate business fix, we really can't blame you. However, when you go out to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner, we really can't justify not eating at one of the great, independent restaurants available to you locally in Camarillo.

While you won't get a view of the ocean, you'll still be able to enjoy great patio and outdoor seating all year round. Camarillo's climate is moderate and consistent from March through October, and even the hottest summer days are tolerable. 

Camarillo's independent, local restaurants also benefit from the great fruits and vegetables that are grown throughout Ventura County's farmland. All these great ingredients give Camarillo's chefs and restaurateurs some of the best menu options you'll ever find, rivaling the best restaurants anywhere you go.

One of the best advantages of dining in Camarillo is that the restaurants in Camarillo have all the same, great ingredients to work with as all the coastal restaurants in Ventura, Oxnard, Malibu and Santa Barbara, but Camarillo's independent restaurants don't have to pay extra for the ocean view. This means that, even though the food is just as good (if not better), the price is generally lower. Believe us, though, with the best independent, local restaurants in Camarillo, you won't miss a thing once you take your first bite.

Downtown Camarillo has a great selection of restaurants, ranging from bars to barbecue, to Indian, Italian, Asian and more. Just walking around downtown Camarillo will allow you many restaurants to just stop, hang out for a bit, grab a quick bite or a quick drink, then wander down to the next spot.

Even if you're not in downtown Camarillo, there are plenty more independent restaurants that are worth your attention - some of which are even your classic, hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants and sandwich shops.

No matter where you are in Camarillo, you can find plenty of great food to fuel you through your day, or even to fuel up before you hit the beach just a short drive away.
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