House of Bamboo Camarillo: Full Menu & Prices, Hours & Review

I drive that stretch of Ventura Boulevard often, so I'd seen the House of Bamboo space well before it opened. As soon as it did, the social media posts took over: the hours, the three- and four-hour lines just to get in. I waited a couple of months for the buzz to settle. When I went to book, weekend regular seating was two weeks out. We took a Sunday evening in May, not the bar.

Updated September 15, 2026: the menu and the hours have both changed since our visit, so this post now has the full current menu with prices and the new hours.

Quick facts

• Where: 2227 Ventura Blvd, Old Town Camarillo, CA 93010
• Hours: Wednesday to Friday 3pm to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am to 10pm; last seating 9:30pm; closed Monday and Tuesday
• Menu: Polynesian small plates $6 to $16, three bigger plates at $18, tiki cocktails $16 to $21 (full menu below)
• Reservations: on OpenTable, through hobtiki.com
• Phone: none, on purpose. Email [email protected], or [email protected] for a large party
• Ages: strictly 21 and up
• Opened: February 2026 by owner Jamie McBride

Is the hype real? Yes.

What is House of Bamboo?

House of Bamboo sits at 2227 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo. Owner Jamie McBride opened the doors in February 2026 after a long build-out. It's a full Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar. Hand-carved teak, lava rock, hanging plants, a rum-heavy cocktail list, and a menu that pulls from across the Pacific Rim.

The double doors are framed by full-height carved tiki totems. Inside, every surface has been thought about.

The vibe inside

I've been to tiki bars before. This is the nicest one I've ever set foot in.

Walking through the doors feels like stepping into a Las Vegas restaurant, except it's right here in Ventura County. Lanterns of every color hang at every height, no two the same.

What to drink

The specialty cocktails are all rum-forward. Mai Tais, Zombies, Painkillers, Hurricanes, and a list of house creations pulled from mid-century Polynesian-pop. Some arrive in hand-carved tiki ceramic mugs.

What to eat

When we went in May, there were four entrées on the menu plus a handful of starters. We ordered three things. Here's how they ranked.

The Pan-Fried Dumplings were a great starter. House-made pork-and-bamboo filling, crisp bottoms, ponzu and chili oil with scallions on top. We enjoyed every bite.

The Pork Tonkatsu ($24) was great. Panko-crusted pork chop over steamed rice with a Japanese curry and a celery-and-snap-pea slaw. Hearty and well-executed. Just not something I'd order again.

The Coulotte Steak ($38, gluten-free) was the best dish of the night. Prime coulotte sliced thin over a squash puree and yellow coconut curry, with gai lan and grilled Tokyo turnips, finished with a charred herb bouquet. Worth the $38 on its own.

Heads up: the menu has changed since then. The dumplings are still on it ($14), but the steak and the tonkatsu have rotated off. Here's what's on it now.

House of Bamboo menu and prices

This is the full menu from House of Bamboo's website as of September 15, 2026. It changes, so check hobtiki.com before you go. "gf" means gluten-free and "v" means vegetarian, the way the restaurant marks them.

Pūpū (small plates)

• Spam Musubi, $6 (gf): pineapple-glazed grilled Spam on sushi rice, wrapped in nori with furikake
• Edamame, $8 (gf): blistered, with garlic, ginger, scallion and tamari
• Seasoned Fries, $9: skin-on Belgian fries with house spice, yuzu kosho ranch and Thai curry ketchup
• Tiki Tots, $12 (gf): tater tots with bacon, grilled pineapple and onion, and a spiced aioli
• Curry Chicken Skewers, $12 (gf): grilled chicken breast with peanut sauce and lime leaf oil
• Pork Skewers, $12 (gf): teriyaki pork with toasted rice powder, herbs and a Thai dipping sauce
• Island Slaw, $14 (v): cabbage, carrot and herbs with fried wonton bits, peanuts and an orange sesame dressing
• Pan Fried Dumplings, $14: house-made pork and bamboo dumplings with ponzu, chili oil and scallions
• Wedge Salad, $16 (gf): local lettuces, grilled pineapple, bacon, onion, radish, crispy shallots and macadamias with yuzu kosho ranch
• Coconut Shrimp, $16 (gf): with sweet chili sauce and a citrus coconut cream

From the kitchen

• Loco Moco, $18 (gf): a 7 oz rum-glazed Angus patty with a fried egg, garlic rice and mushroom-onion gravy
• Cheeseburger, $18: a 7 oz Angus burger with pineapple-rum bacon jam, lettuce, onion, tomato and garlic aioli, served with seasoned fries
• Huli Huli Chicken Plate, $18: ginger-soy chicken breast with grilled pineapple, rice and Hawaiian mac-potato salad

Beef comes medium rare unless you ask otherwise, and you can ask for an Impossible patty instead. Parties of six or more get an automatic service charge.

Tiki cocktails

• Borneo Hideout, $16: pineapple-infused Jamaican rum, coconut-infused Campari, sweet vermouth
• Mai Tai, $17: aged Jamaican pot-still rum, dry curaçao, orgeat, lime
• Test Pilot, $17: dark Jamaican and light rums, triple sec, lime, Angostura and absinthe bitters
• Rum Hound, $17: light and dark rums, Strega, apricot-lavender, fig leaf syrup, lime, pineapple
• Painkiller, $18: Pusser's and aged agricole rums, pineapple, orange, lime, coconut
• Hurricane, $18: light and dark rums, lime, orange, passion fruit, grenadine
• Rum Runner, $18: light and navy-strength rums, banana liqueur, pinot noir and blackberry syrup, pineapple, lime, grenadine
• Pandan Pearl, $19: green tea vodka, cachaça, pineapple rum, coconut, lime, pandan, Thai basil
• Singapore Sling, $19: gin, Bénédictine, triple sec, Cherry Heering, grenadine, lime, pineapple
• Three Dots and a Dash, $19: agricole and Jamaican gold rums, curaçao, falernum, allspice dram, lime, vanilla honey
• Zombie, $21: 151 demerara, dark Jamaican and gold rums, lime, falernum, Don's mix, grenadine, absinthe bitters

Beer and wine

• Beer: Fall Brewing Plenty For All Pilsner $10, Kizakura Lucky Chicken Red IPA $11, Echigo Koshihikari Rice Lager $12
• Wine: Conquilla Cava Brut $12 a glass or $45 a bottle, Lieu Dit Blanc de Mer $14 or $65, Land of Saints Pinot Noir $18 or $80
• Champagne: Geoffroy 1er Cru Brut, $152

The website doesn't list desserts or non-alcoholic drinks, and there's no separate brunch or happy hour menu. It shows one menu for every service.

Should you go?

Yes. We'll definitely be back. Next time we'll be hitting up the bar.

Honestly, House of Bamboo is what new Camarillo needs more of.

The build is the real deal. The drinks are well-made. The food was great and came out quick. The hosts were warm and the service was solid. That combination is rare for a new place still riding the opening buzz.

It's a strong pick for:

• Date night. Moody lighting, deep booths, easy to actually talk to each other.
• Out-of-town visitors. They'll talk about it for weeks.
• Anyone tired of the same five Camarillo restaurants. There's nothing else quite like it in the county.

Book ahead on OpenTable. When we went in May, Friday-through-Sunday tables in regular seating were about two weeks out.

Note: it's strictly 21 and up.

House of Bamboo FAQ

What's on the menu at House of Bamboo? Ten pūpū small plates from $6 to $16 (Spam musubi, coconut shrimp, pork and bamboo dumplings, skewers and more), three bigger plates at $18 (loco moco, a cheeseburger and huli huli chicken), eleven tiki cocktails from $16 to $21, plus beer and wine. The full list with prices is above.

How much does dinner at House of Bamboo cost? For two people, three small plates, a plate each and a cocktail each comes to roughly $110 before tax and tip at September 2026 prices.

What are House of Bamboo's hours? Wednesday to Friday 3pm to 10pm, and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 10pm, with last seating at 9:30pm. It's closed Monday and Tuesday.

Does House of Bamboo have a phone number? No, and that's on purpose: the restaurant says it would rather focus on the guests in the room than a ringing phone. Book on OpenTable through hobtiki.com, email [email protected] with questions, or email [email protected] for a large party.

Do you need a reservation? For a weekend dinner table, yes. When we booked in May, regular seating was about two weeks out.

Is House of Bamboo 21 and up? Yes. The restaurant says strictly 21 and up, no exceptions.

Where is House of Bamboo? 2227 Ventura Blvd in Old Town Camarillo, off the 101.

How to find it

House of Bamboo · 2227 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010 · hobtiki.com

Hours: Wednesday to Friday 3pm to 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 11am to 10pm. Last seating 9:30pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Directory listing with the map: House of Bamboo on Ventura County Local.

Been? Have a favorite drink or dish I missed? Let me know and I'll add it.