Izakaya Jin

In love with this place since our first visit ❤️ the food is always incredible, might be a little on the more expensive side but beats a high-end bougie restaurant by miles in both food quality and atmosphere. You can tell its amazing because the crowd is everyone- you'll see a group of older folks, some young couples, and some alone individuals, just wouldn't reccomend bringing a large group here during busy hours as the interior is a bit small. ABSOLUTELY get their specials. The genuine Japanese wagyu, the yellowtail collar, pork belly skewers, salmon nanban, and katsu curry are standout dishes that left us scraping our plates. This place has become our end of week tradition.

I had a nice Friday night dinner at Izakaya Jin Japanese restaurant on Channel Islands Boulevard in Port Hueneme. My first time. Although it’s small, the menu is quite extensive. I lived in Japan years ago and enjoy the cuisine. But the Izakaya Jin menu had quite a few dishes I’d never had. The selection goes far beyond the typical sushi options. Izakaya Jin’s menu is full of reasonably priced “small plates.” Almost certainly some new dishes, even for a seasoned connoisseur of Nihon delicacies. 

Really good Japanese restaurant!! One of the closest experiences to a traditional Japanese izakaya in the U.S. The atmosphere and menu really capture the spirit of a true izakaya. The food is excellent and priced reasonably, which is hard to find these days. The sushi isn’t the highlight—but that’s more about the fish quality available in the U.S. at a reasonable price than the chef’s skills. They clearly do their best with what they have, and it shows. That said, the rest of the dishes are genuinely great and well worth it. If you’re looking for authentic flavors and a relaxed vibe, this spot delivers.

This place could be worth the money you're paying, but it's not. My group of 4 came in at 5:55p so we could participate in their happy hour. When we arrived, there were maybe 4 tables occupied (all finishing their dinner) with another 4 tables open, and two parties ahead of us at 2 people each. Instead of seating the two parties or even ACKNOWLEDGING that new patrons had walked in, we were ignored. 10-15 minutes pass and the two groups ahead of us are seated. We're then told that it'll be at least another 10-15 minutes before we could get our table... What??? It was very, VERY clear that the server didn't want us to participate in happy hour. We didn't get seated until 6:33, after happy hour was over. We then proceeded to pay almost $200 for our food and I did not leave full. The food i

Every dish I tried was exceptional, the atmosphere is cozy, the staff and our host Gabe Lewis went above and beyond with the service. Again, the sashimi and everything we ordered was melt in your mouth delicious. When I visit Oxnard again it will be on my return list.