13 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.“

“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“

“Delicious espresso and delightfully foamed milk - made to perfection, Mocha and Americano. The baristas were so wonderful. Loved our conversations while the drinks were getting prepared. Didn’t get to try the wine today but the vibe is great and we will be back!“

“Ambiance was amazing very alluring & fun experience. Staff super friendly and upbeat. Food options were wonderful. Food is very flavorful and very well portioned. The “adult” beverages top notch :) servers were fast and friendly. We always had what we needed never had to wait or ask for anything. Family friendly and welcoming staff. A must try if you’re in Ventura.“

“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!“

“I would like to recognize the kind young lady who took my order. That was the first time visiting the Oxnard location which was June 28th, 2026 around 6 pm. She was so friendly and I really appreciated that. Fast service . All the food exactly as ordered and delicious. I will be back many times.“

“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.“