14 Best Wine Bars in Ventura

“We all loved Paradise Pantry , the food, the presentation, and the service were all fantastic The attached gourmet wine and cheese store is not to be missed. This place is a real gem in Ventura Ca.“

“Well curated selection of interesting wine (and beer) plus yummy snacks that pair well with the food. You get the feeling that they care about your experience and are really thinking about what they are offering. This is exactly what we need in mid-town.“

“Great location, service, wine, family friendly, dog friendly and live music what’s not to love ❤️“

“The food is so delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant, and the people are very friendly.“

“Let me start off with the obvious: this place is not cheap. 1 appetizer, 2 mains, dessert, wine, tax, dessert ... almost $200. IT IS WORTH IT. The food is superb and not oversized servings. The patio setting is fantastic (it could use more regular tables instead of low/benches for plating). And the owner takes extreme pride in serving and getting to know every guest. There is no rushed feeling; in fact, it is the opposite. No one under 21 allowed (so no kids); fantastic for date night or small groups. Parking can be hard to find. Reservations REQUIRED.“

“This is a quiet little gem you could almost walk by on accident while at the Wynn, but once inside it opens up to full height windows all around with beautiful views and intimate seating. The food is the star here although they have over 60 wines by the glass and a robust wine list as well. All the food it Tapas style and amazing. We did 6 plates and each was done to perfection and in ways I had not had prepared before. Highly recommend the scallops, crab cake lettuce cups, and the fried eggplant flatbread which is incredible. Great service , was never rushed and plates come out as prepared so you can talk and graze. Def one of my fave spots in Vegas now“

“While Sips is a great place to grab a quick drink, it is also so much more it has truly become a community gathering place. Whether an unofficial co-working spot, lively trivia nights, or a place to welcome the weekend and spring while painting with friends. Katie and Brooks have built something worth sticking around for.“

“Sanddabs were awesome, very good fish and chips and cod skewers were very delicate and tasty. Thanks to our waiter Will he was terrific. Easy parking garage directly behind restaurant with very short walk to entrance. Great seafood menu. Would definitely eat here again.“

“My husband and I visited Lester family wines for the first time and was completely impressed by the wines. We liked each wine we tried which is rare for us but truly very nice wines. The owners are fabulous - so warm and welcoming. Felt a kinship to them immediately. We would highly recommend everyone to try them. You won’t be disappointed.“

“I get back there every chance I get.“

“I have been here many times in the past, The service seems to be slipping no longer as friendly of an environment as it used to be.

I am making this comment over my last three experiences, to be fair in the past It's always been great.“

“I have visited The Cave twice, a week apart. The first time was for a wine pairing dinner, which we did with another couple. There were 5 courses (appetizer, salad, two entree courses, and dessert) and each dish was delicious. We decided to return a week later to see if it would be as good for just an ordinary night out. The restaurant was not too busy (it was a Tuesday) but each of the dishes we enjoyed was well prepared and very good. We ordered the Macadamia Crusted Salmon, a chicken special stuffed with goat cheese and spinach, and another chicken dish. The restaurant is attached to a wine shop, and if you don't want to sample wines by the ounce or order wine off the restaurant list, you can go into the shop and choose from literally hundreds of wines at all price points and then bring the bottle into the restaurant where they will serve the wine for a very minimal ($10) corkage fee. Done be put off by its location in an industrial park. This place is a gem! Inside it looks like a wine cave and they usually have some quiet live music at dinner time. This is definitely one of the better dinner spots in Ventura!“

“1st time here. Came here with the family and never had the kids this quiet while eating! They loved their pizza. I had the Chicken piccata it was really good, my wife had the Shrimp piccata and she really liked it. Food was good, service was excellent and the staff was super joyful and had a good vibe and very helpful. Will definitely be back.“

“We had a great dinner at Prime for my birthday. We love the food & service. The only issue we had is we were charged $6 for club soda! I honestly feel this is way too much to charge a customer. We also sat at the table in front of the fireplace, it was raining & windy out, but the exit area in the patio where we were seated was the only area not covered from the cooler weather & the heater was broken. Luckily the fireplace kept a few of us warm but everyone else was cold. We would've moved but we were a party of 6 & had already ordered drinks and apps. & didn't want to get up and move.“