Bandits -b-q - Thousand Oaks

Upon arriving, I was a bit confused as I couldn’t find their old building. At first, I thought they might have closed down, but after driving around the area a few times, I realized they had moved to a new, larger structure since my last visit. The new restaurant is much cleaner, more modern, and has a sports bar vibe with touches of Western decor. It reminded me of Phil's BBQ in San Diego. The staff confirmed that the new building had been constructed a few years ago. We ordered a full rack of baby back ribs for $22.99, accompanied by fries and corn on the cob, while our sodas were $2.59 each. The ribs were decent—nothing exceptional, just as I remembered. The fries were tasty, retaining their skins, but the corn on the cob was a bit bland, simply boiled with no butter added. Overall, the meal was satisfactory but not particularly memorable. If you’re a local, definitely take advantage of their all-you-can-eat ribs special on Mondays. However, I wouldn’t recommend making a trip from LA just to eat here. I did find it amusing that they opened another location in Utah because they had a fan there who insisted they do so; I guess average BBQ is notable in Utah. On the plus side, the service was quick and attentive, and there was ample parking available.