The crash was reported at about 2:30 p.m. near Tierra Rejada Road and Madera Road in a busy shopping center.
Aerial footage from AIR7 showed the aftermath of when the white Tesla crashed into the outdoor seating area of the restaurant.
The Ventura County Fire Department said one person died and five others suffered minor injuries.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known and remains under investigation.
Additional information was not immediately available.