Thousand Oaks residents will soon have a new full-service dining option at The Collection at Janss: national restaurant chain Yard House is listed as “coming soon” on the shopping center’s directory map.
The map places the restaurant near existing tenants including Dave & Buster’s, DSW and Nordstrom Rack at the corner of Hillcrest Drive and Wilbur Road. According to local reporting, the Janss location is currently in the permitting process with the city. No opening timeline has been released.
What this means for residents
The arrival of Yard House will bring a large-format, full-service restaurant to a major retail center in Thousand Oaks. Residents can expect:
- Expanded dinner and group-dining options at The Collection at Janss.
- Potential new local jobs during construction and restaurant operations.
- Possible changes in traffic and parking demand at the Hillcrest/Wilbur intersection during peak hours and events.
The Yard House brand, owned by Darden Restaurants — which also operates Olive Garden, The Capital Grille and Eddie V’s — already has several locations in the region. Nearby sites include Santa Clarita, Oxnard, Palmdale and Northridge.
| Nearby Yard House locations | County/Area |
|---|---|
| Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County |
| Oxnard | Ventura County |
| Palmdale | Los Angeles County |
| Northridge | Los Angeles County |
Other changes at Janss
The center’s directory also shows a Dutch Bros drive-through listed as coming to the Hillcrest Drive side of the property, indicating ongoing retail turnover and additions at the site.
“The restaurant is currently in the permitting process with the city,” a report from local coverage noted.
City permitting can include building, signage and health approvals; timing from permit submission to opening varies with the scope of interior work and inspections. The developer and Yard House have not posted an official opening date or provided a public timeline.
For Thousand Oaks residents, the new Yard House is likely to reshape late-afternoon and evening dining patterns in eastern parts of the city. The addition also strengthens The Collection at Janss as a regional destination for retail and entertainment, complementing existing anchors and drawing visitors who may already travel to the center for other shops and entertainment venues.
News Block will monitor permit filings with the City of Thousand Oaks and any announcements from Darden Restaurants or The Collection at Janss for details about construction, hiring and an opening date.
