Sportsman Restaurant

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.