The 1901 - Oxnard, California

R M.

When I first arrived, I was a bit confused. Let me explain: the downstairs area is a beautiful speakeasy, and somehow we ended up there initially, even though we had reservations for the restaurant upstairs. We only realized this after asking the bartender. It turns out you actually pass through the speakeasy to reach the restaurant. Once we made it upstairs, we were impressed—the restaurant was spotless, and the staff were fantastic. The food we ordered was phenomenal! From the duck to the lasagna, everything was absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous enough to have leftovers for the next day's dinner. I highly recommend this place! If I’m ever in the area again, I'll definitely be back!

Kody S.

Had a great experience at The 1901! I ordered the Blackened Salmon, and it was delicious - nicely seasoned and cooked just right. The mashed potatoes were super buttery and creamy, and the sautéed veggies were perfectly done.

After dinner, I checked out the basement bar, which had a cool prohibition-era vibe. There's a big mural on the wall that tells the history of the house, which was a nice touch. The restaurant is set in one of several Victorian homes that were moved to this area, so it's pretty unique to see modern businesses in these old, preserved buildings. Definitely worth a visit for both the food and the atmosphere!

Steven D.

We didn't eat here, but we went downstairs to the speak easy. Drinks were great, the decor is super nice and very cool. I highly recommend. I will try the food next time.

Bill R.

Nice little “underground” speakeasy tucked away in a nicely preserved historical center. Stopped in for an adult beverage and ordered a smoked old fashioned. Tasty, not sweet, black cherry included, and very happy!

Sommer

Stumbled upon this unique restaurant on Google. It did not disappoint. Stroganoff and Chx Alfredo were large portions and very good! Will definitely go again.

Michael B.

Great setting, delicious food, reasonable prices! Took my wife here for her birthday. We absolutely loved it. Food is top notch. It seemed the chef must have trained under someone notable. The wine was outstanding. It's a cool atmosphere. And the prices were quite reasonable considering the quality. Oh and the portions were generous. All around a fantastic dining experience. Definitely worth a shot. We'll definitely go back next time we're in Oxnard.

Aaron C.

We enjoyed our meal at The 1901 during our stay in Oxnard. The NY Steak was great and cooked well and the side of mashed potatoes were awesome. My wife enjoyed the Stuffed Pork Loin, however it seemed more “topped” than “stuffed”. Her Caprese Salad was phenomenal and also the free bruschetta was super tasty. Not sure if our server was new but everyone around us seemed to be getting better service. Even other servers were being more attentive towards us. My wife spent long periods waiting for her Prosecco’s. I had the bread pudding for dessert and it was super good! All in all we had a great time at the 1901! I will also say that I was pleasantly surprised when we got the bill. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food.

Dragon M.

We went to the 1901 to celebrate a special occasion, and it was the perfect place! All the staff is super friendly and attentive both in the Speakeasy downstairs and the restaurant upstairs.
We ordered the spinach salad as a starter to split and it was a generous sharing size, perfectly dressed and so delicious. The dinners were also generously portioned and amazing. Pretty presentation, fresh quality ingredients, and perfectly seasoned...yummy! Creme Brule for dessert was one of the best I have had with real vanilla caviar in the custard.
We finished the evening listening to live music in the speakeasy. We will definitely dine here again. Perfect place to go especially if you like a calmer ambiance where you can actually have a conversation or sit back and chill and enjoy the company of friends. Definitely worth every penny.