Candlelight Kitchen & Bar
Spacious Valley hot spot brings saucy drinks, cozy couches and lots of candles to its dining and drinking denizens.
(805) 426-9832
2525 Stow Street
Simi Valley,
CA
93063
34.2813
-118.6828
Reviews & Ratings for Candlelight Kitchen & Bar
49 reviews
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i love this place!
by marnireaalestate
October 04, 2008
i need to start by saying that i think the majority of online reviewers are spiteful. i am new to online bashing but in reading some of what people say is crazy!! i have been a foodie, and pretentious lover of martini, and avid wine taster for lets just say a long time. i have been to every place from hollywood to santa barbara and have had really terrible nights, and wonderful nights. i have been treated terribly at places like the green door, and kress yet people are expecting the attitude, and therefore are okay with how terrible food/ service/ atmosphere. i cannot understand for the life of me why a place like candlelight that does an amazing job, and has created an amazing place, and has all these unique areas, and private dining areas, and amazing outside areas, AND lounge beds, AND great drinks, AND amazing food AND AND AND... would be cause for anybody to say anything bad??
i thank the people of candlelight for bringing something with this much quality, and ambiance closer to home. i dont get it. i am there 4-5 times a month and am proud to know that a little town like simi valley can support such a unique, romantic place.
i think the bad reviewers need to loose the ego, get off their power trip, understand blasting an amazing venue because they were too fat to get in doesn't make them special, and wake up to what is really going on. I now have a place that makes me feel like i am on vacation that is 15 minutes from agoura. unbelievable!!
- Pros: unique for a town that is not
- Cons: unique for a town that is not
Bad Experience With a Birthday Party
by Flansburg
June 20, 2009
A group of 8 of us went for a birthday party. It was quite cold and we were seated outside. There are NO outside heaters so plan accordingly. It was so cold and several people were miserable. The waiter complained about pushing tables together for our party. It was awkward to listen to. We were shocked to see most of the entrees were over $30. Two of the women ordered the cheaper chicken pasta dish (26 dollars). The chicken was dry and bland and they both sent the dish back. The French onion soup (9 dollars) was great. The salads are huge and good. Poached pear was excellent. The lady in our party who ordered Caesar salad asked 3 different wait staff to bring her the dressing that was supposed to be with the salad. Half an hour later she got it. Her husband requested salt & pepper. Twenty minutes later he got it. When our bill arrived a 20% service fee had automatically been added. Unbelieveable. We had really poor service and as a group we were not very demanding. However, the dancing after dinner hours inside was great. It is a pretty happening club.
- Pros: pretty location
- Cons: half-hearted service, overpriced entrees
They might lose you ID Card
by Inkd
May 06, 2009
I was there on a Friday night and everything was chill. Opened up a bar tab and they asked for my drivers license, which is not uncommon, and when I closed the tab they forgot to give it back. I called them to see if it was still there and it was gone. Got some attitude form Monique over the phone and she said "it seems like a personal problem". I think they might have given it to the wrong person or lost it some where.
This happened to a friend of mine at another bar and they apologized and comp his tab for the troubles. I guess thats not how they do it at Candlelight.
- Pros: Cool place. Beautiful women. Everybody seems nice.
- Cons: They might lose you ID Card.
this place s*cks!
by xx1xx
March 10, 2009
I've been going to bars for years throughout the LA area and i've been to this place a few times. I will never, ever go back to this bar ever again.
As soon as we (3 guys) get there, they tell us there is a private party and that we need to be on the guest list. So I asked one of the hostesses what kind of private party they had and she didn't know anything about it and let us right in. It appeared as though the doorman was looking for a handout. When we get inside, theirs about 40 ppl there! STRIKE ONE.
Then, after spending a couple of bills on appetizers and drinks, I was asked to leave by one of the bouncers because he claimed i had too much too drink. On top of that, they overbilled me $50.00 and will not refund my money. STRIKE TWO.
Then, they would not give my buddy, our designated driver the keys to his car because they claim he was too drunk to drive. An hour later, they finally give us our keys. STRIKE THREE.
F*K this place! Save yourself the hassel. They try to make this place a hot spot but they have no clue how to deal with their clientele.
I will never ever go back to place. This place s*cks a$$!
- Pros: none - avoid
- Cons: punka$$ door men & valets
Best in Simi Valley and San Fernando Valley
by april11257
February 16, 2009
Great place to relax and have a drink with friends or a date. Very romantic atmosphere and the food is awesome too! Highly recommend this place to everyone.
Fun & Upbeat
by Pooky7
February 10, 2009
Candlelight is a great atmosphere. Local, great music, classy... just an overall great atmosphere. The owner has been very good to me and my friends and we have hosted many b-day parties and other social events and they have been a success. I vote to keep Candlelight open!!
- Pros: Good Music, Ambience, Great VIP Service
- Cons: Parking, Over-Crowded
Amazingly fun!
by ShannenShannen
February 09, 2009
Candelight is a beautiful, energetic restaurant/club. I have been several times over the last 3 or so years and have always been treated with respect and more so catered to. The head of security not only looks out for our safety, he has even offered to have one of his men walk us girls to our cars when we don't valet. They are constantly changing the venue and every time I go back there are a lot of great changes. The VIP tables are great and the servers are very pleasant. I will be back!
- Pros: Atmosphere, safety, food, drinks, balcony, view
- Cons: bathroom
Luxurious & Fun!
by kas711
February 08, 2009
Candlelight has brought class, luxary, and fun to fine dining and a great bar scene in Simi Valley. My family and friends have been there many times. The food and service is great and the atmosphere is amazing. Its a great place to host a baby shower, wedding, or any special occasion.
Best time I've had at a club in a while
by benn580
January 23, 2009
My girlfriends and I visited last weekend for my best friends bachellorette party. We had dinner reservations and stayed after dinner for the club. The server Jason was so charming and was on top of everything and we were a party of 18! The food was surprisingly amazing (most nightclubs have horrible food). I had the filet and it melted in my mouth. The manager came over and told us that they're building a new restuarant on the outside deck called Villa Rose, she showed us a picture, it looks so pretty, I can't wait to have dinner there. The outside is huge and so pretty- there is an amazing view and waterfalls and candles everywhere. We had bottle service in one of their cabanas, its expensive but so worth it. Everyone was so pleasant, the waitress constantly poured our drinks and the security even made sure that people that weren't from our party were not allowed in our area. Overall, it was a great time, I don't go out much but I will go back to candlelight for sure.
Never have had a good experience there
by 818girl
January 20, 2009
I go to a lot of bars and night clubs and never have a problem getting in. However, this place is horrible. The door staff constantly tells people in line that they have reached capacity and aren't letting anyone in for the rest of the night. If you ask about the wait or even complain to a friend and they hear they will kick you out of line or just leave you there waiting. When they finally let you in they will make it seem like they are doing you a HUGE favor and they will give you a lecture about how better attitude gets you in faster and that you better behave yourself inside because there are no second chances.
Without fail everytime there is at least one guy outside complaining that he put a few hundred dollars down to get a table and they won't even let him in or refund his money. Often the door people charge cover randomly and then so obviously pocket the money.
The only parking available is valet. It is $5 and the line is often close to 45 minutes long. The crowd isn't always that great, neither is the music. The dance floor is waaay too small and the outside bar is now closed for construction. The bartenders are not overly nice and the drinks are SO over priced. I mean like $9 for a Corona... seriously?
There is one women's and one men's bathroom and the line is always long. I have seen bouncers kick people out many times because they aren't in a straight line and claim that the clubgoer is attempting to enter the other sexes bathroom.
This is a seriously lame attempt at recreating a Hollwood type club and they fail desperately. Mostly if they replaced the door staff it would make it about 70% better. I definitely DO NOT recommend it to anyone.
- Pros: Location
- Cons: Staff, parking, price
