Restaurants That Opened and Restaurants That Closed in the Conejo Valley During the Pandemic
The World Health Organization labeled COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, when there were 118,000 reported cases in 114 countries, leading to 4,291 deaths. The state of California was placed on “Stay at Home” orders, effective March 19, 2020. The rest is history.
Meanwhile, we’ve been tracking eateries in the Conejo Valley, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and portions of Calabasas that opened and closed since the pandemic began.
Eateries That Opened Since the Pandemic Began
Wingstop at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks (Opened Mid-April)
Nick the Greek Souvlaki & Gyro House at North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village (May 2021)
Cork Dork Wine Bar in Westlake Village (May 20. 2021)
Fierce Ave Korean BBQ in Newbury Park (2021)
Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen in Agoura Hills (January 2021)
O’t Bistro Asian Comfort Food at Janss Marketplace (March 2021)
Bagelicious Cafe at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills (December 2020)
Agoura Wine & Beer Co at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills
Drive-Thru Starbucks at Janss Marketplace (January 2021)
E+MON Sushi and Ramen at the Westlake Commons (December 2020)
Siblings Bakery in Thousand Oaks (January 2021)
Chef Danny’s Naru Bento at Janss Marketplace (November 2020)
Leone’s Original Italian Ices in Thousand Oaks (November 2020)
Porta Via at The Commons at Calabasas (September 2020)
Limena Peruvian Eatery in Thousand Oaks (July 2020)
Urban Vejjie at The Shoppes at Westlake (June 23, 2020; but closed in 2021)
Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery in Agoura Hills (May 2020)
Peebee & Jay’s Newbury Park (May 2020)
La Esquina Mexican Grill in Thousand Oaks (June 2020)
Armando’s Tacos Thousand Oaks (Fall 2020)
Pedals & Pints Brewing Company Thousand Oaks (March 17, 2020)
Eateries That Announced They are Opening Soon
The Waffle Experience in Newbury Park (Coming Soon)
Valentino’s Take & Bake Pizza in Thousand Oaks (Coming Soon)
Wild Fork Foods - Meat & Seafood Market in Thousand Oaks (Coming Soon)
Azuki Tea at North Ranch Shopping Center in Westlake Village (Coming Soon)
Viet Kitchen at The Village at Newbury Park (Opening Soon)
Amy’s Drive Thru Organic Fast Food in Thousand Oaks (Early 2022)
Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers at The Commons at Calabasas (Summer 2021)
The Waffle Experience in Newbury Park (Coming Soon)
Furn Saj Lebanese Bakery at The Summit at Calabasas (Now Open - Late May)
Everbowl at the North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village (Coming Soon)
Salsa & Beer Mexican Food in Calabasas (Coming Soon)
Parma Pizzeria to open Agoura Hills Location (Coming Soon)
Caribbean Haven in Thousand Oaks (Coming Soon)
Chakaa Tea Cafe in Newbury Park (Coming Soon)
sweetgreen at The Promenade at Westlake (Coming Soon)
Eateries That Closed Permanently
Lemonade Restaurant at The Promenade at Westlake (Feb 21, 2021)
Mimi’s Cafe Thousand Oaks (February 2021)
Currying Flavors in Agoura Hills (Late 2020)
Roma Italian Deli in Newbury Park (November 2020)
Currying Flavors in Agoura Hills (Fall 2020)
Champagne French Bakery at The Promenade at Westlake (Summer 2020)
Jack’s Donuts Thousand Oaks (August 2020)
Champagne French Bakery at The Promenade at Westlake (Summer 2020)
Taco Bell Westlake Village (July 2020)
Pizza Rev at The Oaks mall (Summer 2020)
Edelweiss German Bierhaus in Newbury Park (June 2020)
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks (May 2020)
Peet’s Coffee in Westlake Village
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in Westlake Village (March 2020)
Starbucks on Moorpark Road (closed, but re-opened up the street as a drive-thru)
Flatiron Bagel in Thousand Oaks
Eateries That Closed Temporarily, Possibly Permanently (TBD)
Stacked at The Oaks mall
Red Robin at The Oaks mall
Pitfire Pizza in Westlake Village
Hot Dog on a Stick at The Oaks mall
Other Local Businesses of Note
K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing in Newbury Park (Late Summer 2021 anticipated date)
Five Below Store at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks (Coming Soon)
Batchoyan Ilonggo Filipino Cuisine in Camarillo (October 2020)
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Oxnard (March 2021)
The Mighty Axe - Axe Throwing & Ales at Janss Marketplace (Coming Soon)
ALDI Thousand Oaks at Janss Marketplace (Opened December 2020)