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Macaroni Grill: Restaurant Reviews

4000 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 370-1133
Ranked #32 of 74 restaurants in Thousand Oaks
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Most recent review
- 13 Jan 2012
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LasVegas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“NEW MENU A HIT-SERVER MADE IT MEMORABLE”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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New Year's Day Dinner at Macaroni's Grill. They revamped their menu and it's a winner. Somewhat down sized, but many superb offerings. A couple of daily specials are offered.
Our server made the wonderful meal that much better. Reuben was very knowledgable about the new menu, wines, etc. Answering questions with the expertise that reflected he enjoys his position. A very pleasant and attentive server.
New appetizers, daily specials make the menu more attractive. As always the pasta was prepared just right. Veal dishes were most enjoyable. A great dining experience enhanced by a superb server.
Glad to say they have not changed the bread served, as it's the best ever.

  • Visited January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Camarillo
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Nice food - amazing Rosemary bread - been in one - been in them all.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Service is great - food is good - love the opera singers - wait can be long - sauces too watery - love he paper table clothes and crayons.

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Ventura, Ca.
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Chain of good Italian...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

It is a chain restaurant and has the same atmosphere and menu at each eatery with open style kitchen. A good choice of healthy Italian dishes. Full bar, not much of a bar business or atmosphere. You get to draw with crayolas on the table and have fun with the wait staff. Very responsive to your needs. Meals are reasonably price and good portions.

Visited December 2011
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Westlake Village CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“the quality has gone downhill in the last couple of years”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

I have been going to Macaroni Grill for years with my family. There have been many menu changes and new items. They have changed the recipe on older items that I used to love. They had a salad dressing that was fantastic, and now it isn't there anymore and has been replaced with a balsamic vinegar dressing that is mediocre or another italian type dressing that is equally boring. The mushroom ravioli was my favorite item, with a really rich tasty marsala sauce. They then changed it to a buttery soupy sauce that was terrible. Then they changed it back, but have taken out some ingredients that were key to the dish. Had it last night and was extrememly disappointed. The fresh baked bread is about the only thing I will go back for at this point. They need to figure out a good menu and stick with it.

  • Visited December 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Food
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Hickory, NC
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Waitress and kitchen that went the extra mile”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

Came in with a group of five for a Saturday lunch and was not disappointed. My wife and another asked if they could have a salad and small pasta that is usually only available on weekdays. The waitress checked and they were nice enough to accomidate the two orders. It is what they should do but many places will not. Nice location and easy to get in and out of the mall area where it is located.

Visited October 2011
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