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Macaroni Grill

4000 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 370-1133
Ranked #29 of 75 restaurants in Thousand Oaks
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Most recent review
- 11 May 2012
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Simi Valley, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We always go here to celebrate...birthdays, new year's, our kids' successes at school...love the atmosphere, menu and recipes have changed since new management....liked it better previously

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Westlake Village, CA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We always enjoy a casual dinner at Macaroni Grill. The bartender is very friendly and the servers make it a fun evening.

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Ventura, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We met some friends at Macaroni Grill for dinner on a Friday night. We were quite surprised that what used to have people waiting in line had no one in line, so we walked up to the Maitre D podium. No one was at the podium, but we saw staff buzzing around, acting very busy with a nearly empty restaurant.... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

I love food without sauces, just plain, real food. This place is mostly macaroni dishes which I could do without. The food is ok if you like pasta.

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thousand oaks
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

we LOVE this place...always in the mood for this place, love anything HAHA great steak too btw

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Thousand Oaks
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69 reviews 69 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

It's not a place for a romanic dinner for two. Crayolas for the kids to mark up the table cloth. Foods fine. Service attentive.

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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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AVOID this place. My family and I decided to spend a nice evening out this weekend. Arriving at Macaroni grill we first noticed the delicious aromas, and friendly (if a bit noisy) atmosphere of the restaurant. We were seated immediately, but despite a relatively open restaurant with many tables available, the Maitre d' seated us in an odd out of... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

My wife and I went after Valentine's Day. We usually avoid the crowds on the "special days" and enjoy the service and food much more. We've been to this restaurant numerous times, and our kids gave us Gift Cards since we do come here often. We had an appetizer of Fried Calamari; my wife had the Shrimp Portofino and I... More

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LasVegas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

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... More

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Camarillo
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35 reviews 35 reviews
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
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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