Sportsman Camarillo

One of the best restaurants I've been to in a very long time. Husband is working out of town so we stopped in. Amazing food and wonderful service! We ate in the bar and fun atmosphere and our waitress Jennifer was an absolute joy! Delicious food very good quality service.

Sportsman Restaurant has a friendly staff and great menu with a good selection of food. It offers a full bar and nice selection of wines that pair well with their menu. Our lunch arrived shortly after ordering and it was hot and yummy! I would recommend the restaurant and plan on coming back again.

Glad we finally got a chance to give this place a shot. It was pretty empty but the service was very good and the food was wonderful ordered the pork chops and they were pretty much the best pork chops I’ve ever had. The bar area was really big and it looks like they can really throw a good party in there.

You really need to go on Thursdays for their Beef Stroganoff. It's better than Mom used to make!! 🤣 But seriously, it's probably the best I've ever had. They have both a cup or bowl. I order rice to pour it over as there aren't a lot of noodles, just the right amount!! All of their food is good but you definitely have to try the Beef Stroganoff! You won't regret it.

I travel all over America and this place is as Steak as you can get . Salad was cold ( yummy cold ) ... ohhhh The rolls here are addicting so be careful. Then the NY cut came out and I'll tell you this was perfectly cooked . Staff was working hard as they could to accommodate everyone . This is what a steak restaurant is all about .

Love this restaurant and bar. Had a chance to bring my kids for the Thanksgiving dinner and had Reservations for 3pm. The food was on point and the service was excellent as usual. I highly recommend this location for anything. Food, drinks, conversation they have it all. If you hit the bar I hope Debbie is working. She makes the whole atmosphere fun and enjoyable. They even have a cool Jukebox app and you can play almost any song you can think of. Then they even have Karioke night on Thursday evening. Must stop by if you haven't tried this local favorite.

Great neighborhood atmosphere, fun friendly staff and great service. The menu options will have you coming back often and everything I've ordered has been excellent!

A classic steakhouse with a lively bar, In my opinion, The Sportsman has the best food in all of SoCal. They use fresh, high-quality ingredients and it is always perfectly prepared. I no longer live in the area so last weekend was the first time I’d eaten there in two years. I was surprised to see that they hadn’t raised their prices during that time.

I am not upset with our waitress…she was the only one there when I arrived with my father. I was upset at first because she forgot our lunch order….later realizing she was the one that showed up to work and did her best to keep this place going. I don’t remember her name but she deserves recognition for doing her best and having a great attitude.

As I’m working in this local area, I decided to stop by for lunch on a Wednesday. This is a unique restaurant, an atmosphere that you would normally find in a Moore remote area. Ambience of a locally owned restaurant rather than the national chains, a refreshing difference. Menu was moderately priced, with items, such as half pound burgers, roast beef, pork chops, fried chicken, etc. Picture of menu is included. I chose a chef salad which was excellent. Wright off of the 101 at Central so easy to get to and if you get too full to drive, there’s a Fairfield hotel next-door.

Best Lamb Rib Chops on menu & Rack of Lamb off menu special in Ventura County. Service is spotty by bar staff, but when you do get one to follow thru they are excellent

Place is great, food cooked just as i like it. Waiter was very attentive to our needs never had to ask for a refill she was on it. Owner very nice.

Richard Perez

Place is great, food cooked just as i like it. Waiter was very attentive to our needs never had to ask for a refill she was on it. Owner very nice.

Terry Otto

As I’m working in this local area, I decided to stop by for lunch on a Wednesday. This is a unique restaurant, an atmosphere that you would normally find in a Moore remote area. Ambience of a locally owned restaurant rather than the national chains, a refreshing difference. Menu was moderately priced, with items, such as half pound burgers, roast beef, pork chops, fried chicken, etc. Picture of menu is included. I chose a chef salad which was excellent. Wright off of the 101 at Central so easy to get to and if you get too full to drive, there’s a Fairfield hotel next-door.

Roland Wong

Best Lamb Rib Chops on menu & Rack of Lamb off menu special in Ventura County. Service is spotty by bar staff, but when you do get one to follow thru they are excellent

Great food and friendly services. We was there for branch and live their seafood omelette. Pancake and their home make syrup are really good. Yammy.

Wow food was great I had chicken fried steak and eggs and it was the first legit chicken fried steak I found in California! Omelets are at least 2 meals.

Wonderful place, great atmosphere, better service and the best food.

Went to hear the band playing that evening and decided to order dinner and was very pleased with my choice of the SF BBQ Chicken Salad. Great portion size, fresh ingredients, really good flavors. The onion rings were top notch as well. Service was very good and professional even under the full crowd conditions - the room was crowded and bustling.

Hand a plain hamburger, it was fantastic! The Bar Tender was attentive and gave good advice on the burger. I had clam chowder as a side (appetizer), it was very deserving of praise also. If you’re near, stop in and have a meal, you will not be disappointed.

Great soup salad burgers and steaks avoid the seafood the lobster is the taste of disappointment

Mark Russo

Great soup salad burgers and steaks avoid the seafood the lobster is the taste of disappointment

Kimberly Marangi

Wow food was great I had chicken fried steak and eggs and it was the first legit chicken fried steak I found in California! Omelets are at least 2 meals.

Eric Wu

Great food and friendly services. We was there for branch and live their seafood omelette. Pancake and their home make syrup are really good. Yammy.

David Tierney

Went to hear the band playing that evening and decided to order dinner and was very pleased with my choice of the SF BBQ Chicken Salad. Great portion size, fresh ingredients, really good flavors. The onion rings were top notch as well. Service was very good and professional even under the full crowd conditions - the room was crowded and bustling.

John Shaw

Hand a plain hamburger, it was fantastic! The Bar Tender was attentive and gave good advice on the burger. I had clam chowder as a side (appetizer), it was very deserving of praise also. If you’re near, stop in and have a meal, you will not be disappointed.

Most of the menu photos are old prices. If you look at the website menu and add about $3 onto all listed prices you will be in the ballpark. Great food!

I was staying at the Holiday Inn across the street and decided to grab something to eat. The lady at the front desk recommended this place, so I gave it a shot — and I’m glad I did. There aren’t a lot of dining options in the immediate area, by the way. I went on a Thursday night, which happened to be karaoke night. The vibe was fun, and everyone was pretty friendly. They had a decent selection of draft beer — I went with an 805, which hit the spot. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, and it was excellent. Comfort food done right. I’d definitely go back again. Also, I took some pictures of the menu for anyone who’s curious.

Pretty decent place located right off the 101 freeway. I had the calamari along with the French onion soup to start, both were very yummy…. baby back ribs were also great! I have to say I wasn’t expecting much and was pretty surprised how good this place is. Definitely will be a returning customer.

Went here for dinner, with our grandchildren since it's next door to our hotel. The complimentary rolls were delicious. The rest of our food was also quite good. The ambience and decor feel outdated. It seemed like many of the customers were "Regulars" . The prices were reasonable. We had a "Good", but not "Great" experience. Our grandchildren really liked the "Scrooge" in front (see photo)

The Popescus

Went here for dinner, with our grandchildren since it's next door to our hotel. The complimentary rolls were delicious. The rest of our food was also quite good. The ambience and decor feel outdated. It seemed like many of the customers were "Regulars" . The prices were reasonable. We had a "Good", but not "Great" experience. Our grandchildren really liked the "Scrooge" in front (see photo)

J’s Life

Pretty decent place located right off the 101 freeway. I had the calamari along with the French onion soup to start, both were very yummy…. baby back ribs were also great! I have to say I wasn’t expecting much and was pretty surprised how good this place is. Definitely will be a returning customer.

Norco Danny Palmer

I was staying at the Holiday Inn across the street and decided to grab something to eat. The lady at the front desk recommended this place, so I gave it a shot — and I’m glad I did. There aren’t a lot of dining options in the immediate area, by the way. I went on a Thursday night, which happened to be karaoke night. The vibe was fun, and everyone was pretty friendly. They had a decent selection of draft beer — I went with an 805, which hit the spot. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, and it was excellent. Comfort food done right. I’d definitely go back again. Also, I took some pictures of the menu for anyone who’s curious.

Tim McCoy

I enjoyed our most recent visit to this restaurant. There are two sections that you can sit in. One is the restaurant bar area with dining seating and the other area is a restaurant only area. There is also a patio that has folding shutters that are closed during the cold season and open during the summer. There is a lot of room and when we went during lunch time it was not crowded at all. The bar was much busier than the dining area. They were short-staffed but the waitress tried her best to be attentive. I saw another couple do a quick lunch visit but they knew what they wanted right away and left. Our visit was a little on the long side but was pleasurable because it was a lunch date. If I was going in for lunch break from work I would have gone into the bar area where it was busier but would have a quicker turnaround. I had the seafood place and it was pretty good. My wife had a burger and onion rings. Everything was filling. As you can see from the pictures it is not modern and needs little remodeling (90s decor) but they warmth of the service really made this place shine.

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner last night. While the timeless decor and familiar menu delivered exactly what we expected, it was Sabina’s exceptional service that truly elevated the experience. She was attentive, warm, and engaging throughout the evening—an absolute delight to interact with. One especially touching moment was watching her surprise a longtime regular with a birthday card, a gesture that spoke volumes about her thoughtfulness and dedication. Sabina went above and beyond, and in today’s service industry, that kind of genuine care is a rare gem. Thank you for a lovely evening!

All I wanted was appetizers so I ordered the wings in calamari. I definitely recommend the wings, but I would definitely pass on a calamar

Place looks like it used to be really fancy, now it’s just cozy. Pretty sure the only server was the bartender and she was kicking but. She must have had 10+ tables and I never felt neglected. I got the 12oz sirloin, medium rare, cooked to perfection. The veggies, however, were not cooked. They were room temperature at best. Lucky the steak was huge and very filling and very delicious.

Bballdadof2 Y.

All I wanted was appetizers so I ordered the wings in calamari. I definitely recommend the wings, but I would definitely pass on a calamar

Rochelle Storts

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner last night. While the timeless decor and familiar menu delivered exactly what we expected, it was Sabina’s exceptional service that truly elevated the experience. She was attentive, warm, and engaging throughout the evening—an absolute delight to interact with. One especially touching moment was watching her surprise a longtime regular with a birthday card, a gesture that spoke volumes about her thoughtfulness and dedication. Sabina went above and beyond, and in today’s service industry, that kind of genuine care is a rare gem. Thank you for a lovely evening!

A. Painter

Place looks like it used to be really fancy, now it’s just cozy. Pretty sure the only server was the bartender and she was kicking but. She must have had 10+ tables and I never felt neglected. I got the 12oz sirloin, medium rare, cooked to perfection. The veggies, however, were not cooked. They were room temperature at best. Lucky the steak was huge and very filling and very delicious.

My husband and I love the sportsman! We come here for special occasions… Anniversaries, Christmas Eve, birthdays, etc. We’ve always had a good meal. This last dining experience was not good. We ordered prime rib, and my husband asked for the end cut. The meat came out room temp and dry as cardboard. The server graciously took it back and the next time it came out warm but full of fat and gristle. She took it back again and brought him a regular cut piece, cooked medium. The third time was a charm, but it was very awkward. Since it was my husbands birthday, she brought us a piece of German chocolate cake that was dry and tasted old. We are now reluctant to come back after this experience.

Food is good but at a high price point given the dining atmosphere. The place is dated and quirky, suffering from an identity crisis. For instance, there is a seemingly non-functional arcade game in the bar area and a random Koi pond in the entrance near bathrooms that had a sickening sewer smell. Had some good meals there in the past but honestly not sure I will be going back given the prices and dining experience.

1st time visitor - Stopped in for dinner as I've driven by this place a million times and wondered how it was. Service was attentive and friendly. Beer was cold but unless you sit at the bar you'd have no idea how many choices they have. I have to assume the bread basket that was first brought to the table was a mistake - they rave about their sourdough and the chunks in the basket were rock hard! My wife and I laughed as we pounded on the table with these bread bricks! I ordered a steak medium rare and it was on the well done side. Edible, but not quite what I wanted. The second basket of bread was waaaaaaay better - soft, chewy, warm. My wife got the honey battered fried chicken and was a bit disappointed that at least one of the pieces wasn't a breast. All in all an OK meal but nothing that makes me want to rush back.

Food is mid. Drinks are good. Service is great! Karaoke on Thursdays is always a good time.

Had reservations to eat at 8pm on a Saturday. Sat at the bar from 730 to about 810. Walked over to the restaurant and waitress tells us kitchen closes at 830 so if you don't get your order in quick enough, they will be closed. We were the only table in there. As we left, the bartender runs out and says don't leave, she'll take the orders herself. But the other couple we were with had already left. Bartender was very sincere and told us to look her up next time. I think her name was Kim

Tara

Food is mid. Drinks are good. Service is great! Karaoke on Thursdays is always a good time.

Tom Clark

Had reservations to eat at 8pm on a Saturday. Sat at the bar from 730 to about 810. Walked over to the restaurant and waitress tells us kitchen closes at 830 so if you don't get your order in quick enough, they will be closed. We were the only table in there. As we left, the bartender runs out and says don't leave, she'll take the orders herself. But the other couple we were with had already left. Bartender was very sincere and told us to look her up next time. I think her name was Kim

Went here on New Years Eve for dinner. The menu was very limited, (5 or 6 items) maybe because of the holiday? I ordered an "end cut" prime rib. It was tough, tasteless & the worst piece of meat I've ever had in any restaurant. My wife had prime rib, done medium. She said it was tasteless. The mixed vegetables had a weird taste. A Prime rib dinner at Denny's would have been superior to this meal. We got a "to go" box and brought it home for the dog. I hope she'll eat it. LOL

Waitress was nice. Went there cause I wanted a calm spot to relax after a long drive. My daughter and I ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables. I kid you not the chicken came straight from a banquet box and on to my plate. Mashed potatoes where a weird texture and there was no flavor. 50 dollers I'll never see again, but live and learn.

Needed a Booth for myself and 4 other patrons. We got turned away simply because the dining room is closed and only the bar is open. No wonder nobody is ever there.

On a work trip. Four of us came to this location, hotel next door. We told bartender, Debbie, that the bill was wrong. I had 3 beers and the other male in our group had approx 5. The bill showed 11, so we started dissecting the bill. $240 later for a short evening, we felt was a little over the top. So 3 of us chipped in cash, the other person put the rest on their card. A week goes by…..no ‘Sportsman’ charge on the card. Yet it had Apple, Best Buy, and clothing store on their account. Good old Debbie did a number as the best bartender in Camarillo. Good luck!!!!

Unfortunately, there wasn't much open for nice places to eat on Thanksgiving. They had a very limited menu which did not include pasta or great options for a vegetarian. We thought the food was so so but the price was ridiculously expensive since they jack the prices up for Thanksgiving meals. Very poor that they allow for the back door to be propped open, allowing smokers to fill the restaurant with second hand smoke blowing in from them allowing smoking at the back door.

Yikes. I can't complain enough about my experience here on a Saturday night. We went to watch a band play (which was fantastic), but the service was so incredibly slow and bad that it was painful. Took an hour to get our food and we were the only people in the restaurant when we ordered. They ended up bringing out cold wings and I had to send them back and wait again. The bartender was making jokes about why people would actually eat there...I wonder why too. It was also incredibly expensive for how bad the food was. We also sat in card table chairs which were obviously uncomfortable. Ugh. Go anywhere else.

Waited at host counter for about 5 minutes before we seen anyone that worked there. Finally when the host came to the counter he said to sit anywhere in the bar. We did not get menus or anything and got pushed into the bar. As we sat in the bar for about 10 minutes waiting for a waitress we saw another couple that walked in and were handed menus and were seated. Horrible customer service! Bad atmosphere due the bar scene that was very loud. I highly do NOT RECOMMEND!!!

I'm staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites behind this Sports Bar. After working all day, I was tired and didn't want to get back into traffic on the 101, so I decided to eat within walking distance. I looked up locations around me and came across Sportsman Camarillo. The menu had so many great choices for dinner, and even the appetizers were tempting. I finally decided on the rack of lamb for $44, which came with mixed veggies and my choice of clam chowder instead of a salad, along with a baked potato as my side. I was told the order would be ready in 20 minutes. When I walked over to the restaurant 20 minutes later, the atmosphere and setting were definitely more bar than restaurant. I was greeted by both bartenders, and one of them checked on my order. It wasn't ready yet but only took another 8 minutes. When I got back to my room and opened my plate, I was immediately disappointed. But then again, I did order lamb chops at a bar. The lamb chops were cooked to my requested temperature, but no seasoning at all had been added. The presentation of the signature rolls wasn't great, and the taste was just as bad. The mixed veggies, which I was looking forward to as much as the lamb, were just as disappointing—soggy and not visually appealing. The baked potato wasn't the loaded baked potato I'm used to; it had no cheese or bacon, only chives and green onions, and they still included the sour cream I asked them to hold. The clam chowder was the best part of my dinner. I won't ever visit this establishment again, but if I had to for some reason out of my control and I wasn't paying for it, I would only order the clam chowder.

jermarcus Smith

I'm staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites behind this Sports Bar. After working all day, I was tired and didn't want to get back into traffic on the 101, so I decided to eat within walking distance. I looked up locations around me and came across Sportsman Camarillo. The menu had so many great choices for dinner, and even the appetizers were tempting. I finally decided on the rack of lamb for $44, which came with mixed veggies and my choice of clam chowder instead of a salad, along with a baked potato as my side. I was told the order would be ready in 20 minutes. When I walked over to the restaurant 20 minutes later, the atmosphere and setting were definitely more bar than restaurant. I was greeted by both bartenders, and one of them checked on my order. It wasn't ready yet but only took another 8 minutes. When I got back to my room and opened my plate, I was immediately disappointed. But then again, I did order lamb chops at a bar. The lamb chops were cooked to my requested temperature, but no seasoning at all had been added. The presentation of the signature rolls wasn't great, and the taste was just as bad. The mixed veggies, which I was looking forward to as much as the lamb, were just as disappointing—soggy and not visually appealing. The baked potato wasn't the loaded baked potato I'm used to; it had no cheese or bacon, only chives and green onions, and they still included the sour cream I asked them to hold. The clam chowder was the best part of my dinner. I won't ever visit this establishment again, but if I had to for some reason out of my control and I wasn't paying for it, I would only order the clam chowder.

This place is outdated, food is horrible I mean horrible. They don't know how to make a burger or Country fry steak either. Everything needs to be reinvented to the 2026. workers need to be trained. Now on daysCustomers are smart to differentiate between good and horrible. Please take care of your customers.

If your looking for a dingy outdated dirty place this is for you. Went in for cocktails first it was such a crap show with lousy service we only had cocktails and that was a far stretch. How this place gets a decent rating is beyond me it's fixed . Please judge for your self but this business is truly a dump!

Mrs leal

This place is outdated, food is horrible I mean horrible. They don't know how to make a burger or Country fry steak either. Everything needs to be reinvented to the 2026. workers need to be trained. Now on daysCustomers are smart to differentiate between good and horrible. Please take care of your customers.

Joann Corona

If your looking for a dingy outdated dirty place this is for you. Went in for cocktails first it was such a crap show with lousy service we only had cocktails and that was a far stretch. How this place gets a decent rating is beyond me it's fixed . Please judge for your self but this business is truly a dump!