Posted by smithjc on July 6, 2007 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i just hope that the employees got a little bit more warning than that so they could start looking for new jobs.

Posted by mpkbob on July 6, 2007 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey bianchimedic,
You obviously have no inkling of the history of the Hungry Hunter in Thousand Oaks. It was one of the first "real" restaurants in the area. I'm sure many people have memories of going there with families and friends. Some day you'll grow up and feel the same way about the places you go to now.

Posted by LoveDoggies on July 6, 2007 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad that the newspaper shared the news. I would have hated to just show up expecting a tasty meal and the place was gone!

I will miss the Hungry Hunter. It was the first restaurant we visited when we moved to Thousand Oaks in 1977. Lots of great memories there!

Posted by bearbigdog2 on July 6, 2007 at 8:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Speaking of closure,what happened to "El Torito" in Ventura at the "101 and "Seaward" exit?

Posted by imp9824 on July 6, 2007 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The ElTorito off Seaward? It was open on Father's Day. Has something happened since?

Posted by allison_briley on July 7, 2007 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's about time they closed their doors. They had rude employees, cold food, and crappy attitudes to say the least. I am happy to know that other patrons won't get bad food and awful service like I experienced one too many times. And, the excuse about the lease being up...you mean to tell me they are that clueless and did not have the courtesy to give their customers advance notice of the shutdown? Real customer appreciate there! (HA) I think I will check out the Ventura County Health Inspection Report and see what's the real deal as to why they no longer will serve a meal.

Posted by Comments on July 7, 2007 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm with Allison on this one. It certainly sounds like there was more to it then a lease expiring. I really hope that they gave their staff some advance notice and shame, shame, shame on them if they didn't.

The 1st time I went to Hungry Hunter about 10 yrs ago it was ok and was the only decent steak place in town. However, that changed over the years and the past few times I went the food was awful, the service was awful, the place was dirty and the prices were way out of line for what was being served. I vowed never to go again after my last visit 2 years ago so I'm not disappointed to see them go. Hopefully something new and exciting will go in its place.

Posted by bearbigdog2 on July 7, 2007 at 8:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I also noticed that "Josephinas"which has been mexican food at the end of Seward was now serving Italiano food?

Posted by bscamarillo on July 7, 2007 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First off, Hungry Hunter has been rumoring to close down for years as management, the building, lack of customers, service and the food has been an issue for the past 6 years. Secondly, the Star printed an article on El Torito closing as an Extended Stay (a hotel chain) has bought the property. Visit the El Torito in Oxnard if you miss it as the food and service is much better than Ventura.

Posted by TO_Resident on July 9, 2007 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Interesting . . . I was on an email list for Hungry Hunter. Just 3 or 4 weeks ago I received news of an offer of $60 gift cards for $40. I was tempted to go buy a few to save for Christmas and birthday gifts, but didn't have the time. They made this offer when they had to have known they were closing. Now the nearest one is in Ventura. If I had bought those gift cards, I would have been really angry. That's a nasty thing to do.

Galileosong

Posted by sbrandenburg on July 9, 2007 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Aaaaak!! If El Torito is gone, does that mean ***gasp*** that Golden China will be gone, too??? EEEP!! Wherever will we go for karaoke night???

Posted by sj11130 on July 20, 2007 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow.....interesting to read the comments. I heard through the grape vine that the TO HH was closing. I worked there about 27 years ago and it was amazing..the employees were like a family and we had all kinds of customers from the locals to the rich and famous and the good ole Dallas Cowboys during training camp...(full prime ribs on the table.) It was one of the best times of my life...the people and yes even the food I miss...the onion soup was the best..I recentally heard that since the closing was announced that a lot of old employees etc are driving by and putting messages on the building. Wish I could be there too but I live Vegas now...funny how timing is because I am headed that way in August, I will have to pay my respects!