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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Oxnard area by diners

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Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Oxnard area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.1/5 (952 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3550 Harbor Blvd. Ste 201 Oxnard, California
- Categories: Brazilian, Seafood, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Presto Pasta

- Rating: 4.2/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5722 Telephone Road Ventura, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Anaba

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1093 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1171 South Victoria Ave. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Toppers Pizza Place

- Rating: 4.2/5 (951 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 Peninsula Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Finney's Crafthouse - Ventura

- Rating: 4.2/5 (994 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 494 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. The Taco Shop Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5722 Telephone Road Ste 14c Ventura, California
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Baja Bay Surf N Taco

- Rating: 4.3/5 (418 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1567 Spinnaker Drive Ste 104 Ventura, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Cave

- Rating: 4.3/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4435 McGrath St. Ste 301 Ventura Wine Company Ventura, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Stephens Market & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (633 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2632 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Hook Burger

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1028 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1811 North Rose Ave. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Rocks & Drams

- Rating: 4.4/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 South California St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Gyromania

- Rating: 4.4/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1111 South Victoria Ave. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Cafe Zack

- Rating: 4.4/5 (394 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1095 East Thompson Blvd. Ventura, California
- Categories: Seafood, Italian, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Rumfish y Vino

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 North Palm St. Ste 300 Ventura, California
- Categories: Gastropubs, Seafood, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Lure Fish House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2885 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 259 West Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, California
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Pete's Breakfast House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1809 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2055 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Lure Fish House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 60 South California St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Cafe Nouveau

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2844 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1497 East Thompson Blvd. Ventura, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. The Masala Twist Finest Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (545 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2810 South Harbor Blvd. Ste B1 Oxnard, California
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Gotetsu

- Rating: 4.5/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2098 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Japanese, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Taj Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1877 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 574 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Indian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Frontside Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1070 East Front St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Paradise Pantry

- Rating: 4.6/5 (674 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 East Main St. Ventura, California
- Categories: Cheese Shops, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Jolly Oyster

- Rating: 4.7/5 (616 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 911 San Pedro St. San Buenaventura State Park Ventura, California
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Carnitas El Rey

- Rating: 4.7/5 (531 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 East 5th St. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Barrel 33

- Rating: 4.8/5 (593 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1067 East Thompson Blvd. Ventura, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Pizza, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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