ONYX
Westlake Village
Restaurant in Westlake Village, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
ONYX works for a dinner-only Westlake Village plan, especially when a later evening meal matters more than a highly documented cuisine or chef story. Treat it as a practical local choice, not a high-certainty destination splurge; compare Coin & Candor or Mediterraneo if the occasion needs a clearer experience profile.
About ONYX
ONYX is a Westlake Village dinner option with a limited weekly schedule: it is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30–10 PM and closed Sunday through Tuesday. For a first-timer, the useful takeaway is practical: consider it when those evening hours fit the plan, avoid building the decision around details such as cuisine, chef, price tier, menu format, seat count, or awards.
The dress code is smart casual, so it works best as a planned dinner rather than an improvised lunch stop. Beyond that, the public profile is thin; the safer recommendation is to choose ONYX when the location, schedule, dress expectations work for your group.
Use it for a later dinner plan, not a research-heavy destination meal
The strongest reason to keep ONYX on the shortlist is scheduling. Its Wednesday-to-Saturday 5:30–10 PM window makes it relevant for diners looking specifically for dinner in Westlake Village. For a first visit, treat the experience as a convenient Westlake Village dinner rather than a destination built around named dishes or a published culinary point of view.
If the occasion is high-stakes, compare it carefully before committing. Coin & Candor, Cafe Bizou, Mediterraneo, Stir, Tifa Chocolate & Gelato may be useful reference points depending on the kind of outing you are planning, but ONYX should be judged on its Westlake Village location, smart-casual dress, Wednesday-through-Saturday dinner hours.
Who should put it on the shortlist
ONYX makes the most sense for diners already staying, working, or meeting around Westlake Village who need dinner within its Wednesday-to-Saturday evening window. It is less useful for anyone seeking lunch, Sunday through Tuesday availability, capacity details, or a dining choice based on a clear cuisine or menu format.
For broader planning, use Our full Westlake Village restaurants guide alongside other local planning resources if the meal is part of a longer stay.
Part of
Four Seasons246 locations on PearlLocated inside
HotelFour Seasons Hotel Westlake VillageFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 2 Dole Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91362
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- fourseasons.com
- Phone
- +18185753000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
ONYX presents a measured, deliberate take on fine dining in Westlake Village. The kitchen prioritizes composition and technique, asking diners to engage with each plate; that mindset shapes a quieter, more intimate room where attention is on the food. The restaurant reads as modern and refined without being flashy, situating itself as a destination for guests who want a thoughtfully constructed Japanese-influenced tasting experience rather than a casual night out. The atmosphere supports focused conversation and slow pacing, making the meal itself the central attraction.
Best For
ONYX is best suited to evenings when the meal is the point of the outing: date nights, special celebrations, or dinners where a more formal approach is appropriate. Located at 2 Dole Drive, it fills a local gap for destination-level fine dining in the Conejo Valley and naturally compares to serious institutions in Los Angeles and San Diego. The restaurant draws guests who want a composed, intentional tasting experience and who are seeking a refined night out rather than a casual dinner.
Ordering Tips
The menu highlights precise, composed dishes—start with the Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna Tartare to gauge the kitchen's balance of texture and heat, then try the Chef's Nigiri Assortment to experience their take on classic technique. The A5 Wagyu Surf & Turf Roll is a signature item worth ordering for its showpiece quality, and the Vegetable Konsai Tempura offers a lighter counterpoint. Given the restaurant's emphasis on plate composition, order a few contrasting dishes to appreciate how the kitchen layers flavor, texture and presentation across the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and elegant with dramatic onyx accents, saltwater aquarium, and a stylish atmosphere perfect for an upscale evening out.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- A5 Wagyu Surf & Turf Roll
- Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna Tartare
- Chef's Nigiri Assortment
- Vegetable Konsai Tempura
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Stir, Notable alternative
- Coin & Candor, Notable alternative
- Tifa Chocolate & Gelato, Notable alternative
- Mediterraneo, Notable alternative
- Cafe Bizou, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How ONYX compares in Westlake Village
Choose ONYX when the decision is mostly about an evening dinner slot in Westlake Village. Compared with Stir, it reads as the more occasion-leaning choice, while Stir is the safer pick for a lower-pressure meal when the group wants something casual and easy to slot into the night.
Coin & Candor and Mediterraneo are stronger cross-shops for diners who want a clearer sense of ambiance before booking. If the night is date-oriented or group-sensitive, those two are safer than ONYX because the decision can be made with a more defined expectation of the room.
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is not a dinner substitute; use it as the dessert move after eating elsewhere. Cafe Bizou is the broader comparison if value and a familiar full-meal format matter more than staying tightly within Westlake Village.
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Compare ONYX
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| ONYX | Westlake Village | No published awards |
| Stir | Westlake Village | No published awards |
| Coin & Candor | Westlake Village | No published awards |
| Tifa Chocolate & Gelato | Westlake Village | No published awards |
| Mediterraneo | Westlake Village | Michelin Guide Croatia 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Cafe Bizou | Agoura Hills | No published awards |
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How ONYX Westlake Village compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ONYX good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion needs a smart-casual dinner in Westlake Village on Wednesday through Saturday. ONYX is open from 5:30–10 PM on those days and closed Sunday through Tuesday, so it works best for a planned night out. Mediterraneo is another option to compare.
Is ONYX good for solo dining?
ONYX can work for solo dining if you want dinner in Westlake Village during its Wednesday-to-Saturday 5:30–10 PM window. Seating format is not available, so do not assume counter or bar availability. Coin & Candor is another option to compare for a solo meal.
Can ONYX accommodate groups?
It may work for groups, but only if everyone is aligned on the Wednesday-to-Saturday dinner window and smart-casual dress code. Capacity or private-dining details are not available, so larger parties should confirm directly before planning around it. Cafe Bizou is another option to compare for group plans.
Can I eat at the bar at ONYX?
Do not assume bar seating is available based on the venue's Westlake Village location or hours alone. If bar dining matters, check directly with ONYX before going. Stir is another option to compare, but confirm current details with the venue you choose.
Is lunch or dinner better at ONYX?
Dinner is the only option. ONYX is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, opens only from 5:30–10 PM on Wednesday through Saturday. That makes it a dinner pick rather than a lunch stop. If you need a different kind of outing, Tifa Chocolate & Gelato may be worth comparing.
