Five of us went to Cafe Provencal for a friend's birthday on a Thursday to have the $45 Dinner Deluxe. I can't tell you how amazed at how good the good and wine were, how friendly the service was, and how cute to atmosphere was (especially for something in a Thousand Oaks strip mall. We ordered our dinner special that included cheese ravioli with pesto appetizer (delicious and paired with a perfect chardonnay,) a fish (a salmon dish), then a meat (a chicken dish that was served in a roll with the most amazing sauce), a soup (potato leek--yummy!), then dessert (chocolate mouse--so good!). Each dish comes with a PERFECTLY paired glass of wine, which they refilled if you finished. Other people at the table ordered the pork medallions that were fantastic, and a ceasar salad that was very good as well. Every in the restaurant was talking about how great the food was. Yes, every once in a while a French voice over the speakers might start talking to the couple who were having an anniversary, or our friend who's birthday it is. I think he was trying to get her to stand up and dance. It was both a little startling, but engaging. I like that the manager or owner likes to have fun, and wants to make your visit something you won't forget.
Pros: The flavor, the value, the fact that this place exists in Thousand Oaks
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