Market Broiler's MB Grille — Restaurant in Simi Valley

First time here, so here's the full review: ambiance was above average but not exceptional, detected a minor musty smell, slightly unpleasant but not strong enough to set the tone of a bad review. Seating was fine, overall quick look cleanliness was average. Due to a bar the noise level was similar to a sports bar versus fine dining, but this matched the town's patrons demeanor. Initial greet of staff was normal, and lacking excitement and energy. Waitress was genuinely kind and friendly but one could tell they had her handling too many tables. Observed other staff that had ample amount of stand around time that could been put to use by a manager who should have observed this, but couldn't identify any manager or employee who looked like they were overseeing the operations, perhaps one of the ones standing around?idk. Found the menu to be somewhat limited with choices. Wait time on the food was okay, maybe slightly slow. Salad was poorly assembled and contained too many croutons and hard lettuce cores that shouldn't have been in the salad, as the salad lacked leafy greens. The fish Swordfish was fine, Salmon was overcooked and dry, looked like maybe the grille should have been hotter and this would have put a better searing on the fish versus a longer grilling creating the dry salmon I received. Asparagus was okay, but also had that overcooked grilling. Spinach (Garlic) was ok, appeared fresh versus canned, just slightly too much garlic. Pricing was slightly higher than what they represent. My combined review sets this a 3 star out of 5, though attention by management and the team could easily move them...

I already said never again three years ago when it was called Market Broiler. This time I went because I received a $10 off $30 or more purchase in the mail. Because it had a new name I thought things had changed. I checked their menu on line before I went so that I could have had clear ideas about what to order. My choice was seafood cioppino for $22 and berry cobbler for $8. I had been seated at the table and I had to wait 14 minutes before a waiter paid attention to me. I ordered and after a reasonable time I received seafood cioppino. Well, not only that it was in the same size they serve clam chowder - see attached picture and compare my hand size. I'm not a giant!, seafood was tasteless because it had been frozen. After I ate that it took me quite good time before I could get the waitress attention to be able to order dessert. After few minutes she shows up with the dessert. Not to mention that she didn't even clean up the table after I ate my main course, the dessert bowl came with a spoon and she laid it in front of me with the spoon handle the other way around. She just swapped dishes. While I was having dinner I kept an eye out for her because I needed more water but most of the time I could not even see her. She was gone. In the end all I have to say is that food sucks there and service is hard to stand, specially for the price you pay. It totally feels like there is lack of any sort of management. I wonder if the rest of the crowd could get this because most of them had hard time walking straight when they took...

First let me make sure you know this is not the same thing as Boston Market.. They are totally different restaurants... BUT Dude. Let me tell you about the gnarliest dining experience of my life at Market Broiler in Simi Valley. I roll in, just lookin to grab some fresh seafood and maybe vibe out with some clam chowder, when I notice these sketchy dudes tailing me in like they’re auditioning for the next season of Dateline... I’m thinkin’, “Not today, bro,” but before I can even hit the hostess stand, one of the chefs launches a full on salmon missile right into this guy’s face. BAM! Cold, raw justice straight from the deep blue. The guy's sunglasses flew off and everything. I have never felt safer or more seen. And the food? Bro… out of this world. We’re talkin’ fish so fresh it probably filled out a W-2 this year. The blackened mahi melted in my mouth like a sunset over Zuma. The shrimp scampi? Unreal. Even the bread was spiritual. These legends weren’t just tossing seafood at creeps, they were tossing flavor bombs onto every plate. And the lighting? Soft, oceanic, and flattering enough that even my sunburn looked kinda romantic. Lol. I could see my food and my feelings… Oh, and the parking situation? Plenty of space for my van, my board, and my existential dread. I didn’t have to circle once. All I’m sayin’ is if you’re looking for seafood, safety, and serious vibes, Market Broiler is the only place where the fish fly in all the right ways. Solid 12/10. Will absolutely return, possibly with bodyguards made...