The headline fall 2026 opening in the Conejo Valley is Erewhon, which opened its first Ventura County store on August 26, 2026 on East Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the former Lassens space. In Westlake Village, RED O opened at The Promenade on August 18, Osteria La Buca is opening at 30760 Russell Ranch Road, La Gita from the Stonefire Grill family is targeting a late 2026 opening, and The Taco Stand has announced a location. The Oaks mall is now owned by Stockdale Capital Partners, which plans a full revitalization of the 1.3 million square foot center.
Key Takeaways
- Erewhon opened its first Ventura County store on August 26, 2026 on East Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the former Lassens Natural Foods space.
- RED O opened its fourth location at The Promenade at Westlake Village on August 18, 2026.
- Thousand Oaks added at least seven new restaurants between 2025 and 2026, including Old Oaks Steakhouse, BASTA, Bikanervala, and Raising Cane's.
- Stockdale Capital Partners, a Los Angeles based firm, purchased The Oaks mall in December and plans a full revitalization of the 1.3 million square foot center.
- Osteria La Buca is opening its third location at 30760 Russell Ranch Road, Suite D, in Westlake Village, joining Melrose Avenue and Sherman Oaks locations.
If you are tracking new restaurants in Thousand Oaks, the short version is that 2025 and 2026 delivered at least seven openings in the city, led by Erewhon's August 26, 2026 debut, while Westlake Village has several more announced on the way. Below is every opening and announcement worth knowing, where it sits, and how it connects to the neighborhoods where DB Real Estate Group buyers and sellers actually live.
What new restaurants opened in Thousand Oaks in 2025 and 2026?
Thousand Oaks openings over the last roughly eighteen months span everything from a wellness grocer to a steakhouse to Indian sweets.
- Erewhon opened August 26, 2026 on East Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the former Lassens Natural Foods space. It is the brand's first Ventura County store and includes an in store cafe. The project was originally announced for summer 2026, so it landed close to schedule.
- All Good Eats & Drinks opened November 14, 2025 in the former Grabbagreen location.
- Bikanervala and The Oaks Thai Cafe both opened in Thousand Oaks during 2025, along with Raising Cane's, which arrived as part of the chain's anniversary expansion.
- Old Oaks Steakhouse held its grand opening on April 9, 2025.
- BASTA opened its first Thousand Oaks location on December 5. Owners Devon and Saverio Posarelli are the same family behind Padri's, which they opened about 25 years earlier. That kind of multi decade local operator is a good sign for a restaurant's staying power.
For context on what was already here, Neighborly Curated Food Hall opened December 20 of the prior cycle and Handel's Homemade Ice Cream was slated for The Oaks in early 2025. Thousand Oaks has been adding food options at a steady clip, not in a single burst.
Conejo Valley Restaurant and Retail Openings Tracked in This Guide
Source: Conejo Valley Guide, Thousand Oaks Acorn and What Now Los Angeles coverage, 2025 to 2026
What new restaurants are opening in Westlake Village this fall?
Westlake Village is where the fall 2026 pipeline is most active. Several concepts are announced and others are already serving.
Coming soon
- La Gita, a takeout concept from the family behind Stonefire Grill (which they sold in 2016), is targeting a late 2026 grand opening.
- Osteria La Buca is opening its third location at 30760 Russell Ranch Road, Suite D, joining its Melrose Avenue and Sherman Oaks restaurants.
- The Taco Stand, the San Diego born taco shop, has announced a Westlake Village location as part of its continued expansion. Exact address and date have not been published.
- CAVA has set an opening day for a new Westlake Village location. The exact date and address have not been confirmed here.
Already open
- RED O opened its fourth location at The Promenade at Westlake Village on August 18.
- Yār on the Lake began dinner service at The Landing in Westlake Village on April 14.
Taken together, these are the most concrete answer to "new restaurants Westlake Village" you will find right now.
What is changing at The Oaks and Janss Marketplace?
The biggest Thousand Oaks retail story is ownership. Stockdale Capital Partners, a Los Angeles based firm, purchased The Oaks in December and plans a top to bottom revitalization. Specific tenant announcements tied to that plan have not been published, so any fall 2026 leasing news at the mall should be read through that lens.
| Center | Opened | Size | Stores | Anchors | Floors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks | April 1978 | About 1,300,000 sq ft | 170 (as of 2018) | 4 | 2 |
| Janss Marketplace | September 1961 (as Village Center) | Outdoor center | 39 stores and services | 4 | 1 |
The Oaks was developed by The Hahn Company and the Janss Investment Company; Janss Marketplace was formerly known as Janss Mall. One naming note for anyone searching online: "The Oaks Mall" also refers to an unrelated center in Gainesville, Florida, so double check that any news you read is about Thousand Oaks.
What do these openings mean for Conejo Valley home values?
A grocer like Erewhon does not move a ZIP code's median price on its own. What it does is confirm that national and regional operators see the Conejo Valley as a market worth entering, which supports buyer confidence in the neighborhoods closest to these centers: the streets around East Thousand Oaks Boulevard and The Oaks, the Russell Ranch Road corridor in Westlake Village, and the homes surrounding The Promenade and The Landing.
If you own near one of these centers and are weighing a move, start with the current numbers in our ZIP code level Conejo Valley market report, then read the fall 2026 price cut report to see which pockets are softening and which are holding. Sellers in Westlake Village should also review our Westlake Village seller playbook; Thousand Oaks owners have a Thousand Oaks specific version.
Two practical reminders. The Freddie Mac PMMS is the mortgage rate benchmark we use when running a buyer's numbers. And if you are tempted to downsize closer to the new walkable dining, our Prop 19 step by step guide walks through how the rules may apply, and the Ventura County Assessor is the office to confirm your specific situation with.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Restaurants in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village
Where is the new Erewhon in Thousand Oaks?
Erewhon opened August 26, 2026 on East Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the space formerly occupied by Lassens Natural Foods. It is Erewhon's first Ventura County location and includes an in store cafe.
What new restaurants are coming to Westlake Village in late 2026?
Announced concepts include La Gita, a takeout concept from the Stonefire Grill family targeting a late 2026 opening; Osteria La Buca at 30760 Russell Ranch Road, Suite D; and The Taco Stand, which has announced a Westlake Village location without a published date.
Who owns The Oaks mall now?
Stockdale Capital Partners, a Los Angeles based investment firm, purchased The Oaks in December and plans a full revitalization of the two level, roughly 1.3 million square foot center with four anchors.
Do new restaurants raise home prices in the Conejo Valley?
Not directly. New operators signal demand and improve day to day livability near centers like The Promenade, The Landing and The Oaks, which supports buyer interest. Actual pricing is driven by inventory, rates and days on market, which we track by ZIP code in our market reports.
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