Restaurants in Ventura
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Best Restaurants
“Best place for breakfast and lunch in Ventura. Fresh, homemade, creative take on classic food. Large portions and friendly, warm staff including the owner.”
“Truly one of a kind restaurant. This place is an experience, and you're lucky if you get to eat here. The food is amazing. Bread and charcuterie is outstanding, the pasta blows my mind. Great wine selection. Extremely attentive service. Hard not to love everything about this place.”
“Loved that they still serve the old fashion Waffles! Hard to find nowadays. Very tasty too!”
“While I was doing Uber, I found myself in Ventura around lunchtime and stumbled upon a restaurant that served calamari, so I just had to stop! I was warmly greeted by a friendly waitress named Blanca, who recommended some delicious items from the menu. Unfortunately, I only had time to grab my calamari to go. But after devouring it, I can't wait to come back! Oh, and let's not forget about the amazing bread and butter - absolutely delightful. Yes sir, you'll definitely see me again!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Amazing authentic Indian Desi food!! The best Indian food I have had so far in California was from here. The chicken korma was creamy spicy and yummy! Finger licking. The lassi was great. Naan and Thali with tandoori chicken was perfect. The naan bread was freshly made. The chicken was of high quality. They gave us free coupons for the next visit and also complimentary Aloo tiki and dessert. I highly recommend this place. 10 out of 10.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Popped by on our way to the wild flowers. Tatiana is lovely, coffees were great, and I found a piece of art by a local artist (and customer) to bring home with me. Empanadas were delicious, too! This will be on our list of stops any time we are down this way! Thanks, Tatiana!”
“When I went it was during a very busy time and there was only two people running the shop. But I have to say the food hair was pretty terrific. If you're looking for a reasonably priced flavor packed meal, I would stop here. I don't think you could really go wrong with any of the meals here to be honest. Chutney was flavorful, the Masala Dolsa was crispy but with some fluff and packed with onions (which was a lovely surprise) and it honestly made me regret not ordering two plates.”
“One of the best vegan spots to exist ever. The green, blue, white V for international vegan pride flag greets you as you walk in. Plenty of beautiful mosaic tiled seating inside and also outside with a grassy area for the kids and pups. Appreciate the photos of top dishes, all 100% vegan, and with some gluten free options such as corn tortillas. We love love loved the homey deliciousness of our huevos ranchers of Mexican rice, beans, and corn tortilla with vegan eggs and salsa along with our soyrizo breakfast burrito with potatoes, salsa, vegan cheese. Above all, we were happy for the quality and caring customer service from Luis and Lalo who greeted and assisted us with kindness and care. Many thanks to all who run this amazing beacon for vegan food in Ventura County and all of SoCal. Can also take our tasty made with love vegan food to go to enjoy at the beach next time. Will return again and again and share this wonderful place with all.”
“I will literally drive thirty minutes for the juggernaut smoothie. 10/10 fantastic, all around. Really nice people, great vibe, and just such good juices and drinks. They also have a rewards system I just learned about! Please come to Santa Barbara too!”
“While I was doing Uber, I found myself in Ventura around lunchtime and stumbled upon a restaurant that served calamari, so I just had to stop! I was warmly greeted by a friendly waitress named Blanca, who recommended some delicious items from the menu. Unfortunately, I only had time to grab my calamari to go. But after devouring it, I can't wait to come back! Oh, and let's not forget about the amazing bread and butter - absolutely delightful. Yes sir, you'll definitely see me again!”
“Super fun. We had a great group dinner. The food was great and so were the staff.”
“I'm a blogger and I usually post everything to instagram. So patiently waiting out downtown Ventura has become my specialty lol Finally a calmer day here at the Trust. We only got a drink then we needed to be on our way. I see why this place is so popular! Is spacious yet small. Feels very classy inside. You almost forget where you are while inside which is awesome. Definitely need to come back to try out the food and hopefully more rum cocktails make the menu”
Outdoor Dining
“Absolutely wonderful. Everything was fresh and delicious. Nothing was too sweet.The lovely lady at the counter happily walked me through the day’s selection. She said it changed every day. Everything looked incredible, it was hard to choose. We ended up with a raspberry and chocolate twist, a pineapple strudel, a croissant breakfast sandwich, a mocha and a cold brew.The twist and the strudel were perfectly fruity, flaky and soft. The sandwich was freshly made with ham, eggs and cheese. The pistachio croissant was heavenly. Perfectly crusty and flaky, a light pistachio pastry cream in the center, covered in crushed pistachios and sugar, without being overly sweet.Cannot wait to come back and try more.”
“Truly one of a kind restaurant. This place is an experience, and you're lucky if you get to eat here. The food is amazing. Bread and charcuterie is outstanding, the pasta blows my mind. Great wine selection. Extremely attentive service. Hard not to love everything about this place.”
“Amazing authentic Indian Desi food!! The best Indian food I have had so far in California was from here. The chicken korma was creamy spicy and yummy! Finger licking. The lassi was great. Naan and Thali with tandoori chicken was perfect. The naan bread was freshly made. The chicken was of high quality. They gave us free coupons for the next visit and also complimentary Aloo tiki and dessert. I highly recommend this place. 10 out of 10.”
“Mike was very awsome from when we walked in to when we finished eating very healthy food such a refreshing gourmet of different selections the wait time was fast as well this place is a very great place I’m very happy that me and my wife found this place we will be back again thank you you so much MikeVegetarian options: Plenty of different selection including kabob and shawormaDietary restrictions: Great health foods deliciousWheelchair accessibility: Easy access for all people and handicap people”
“I'm a blogger and I usually post everything to instagram. So patiently waiting out downtown Ventura has become my specialty lol Finally a calmer day here at the Trust. We only got a drink then we needed to be on our way. I see why this place is so popular! Is spacious yet small. Feels very classy inside. You almost forget where you are while inside which is awesome. Definitely need to come back to try out the food and hopefully more rum cocktails make the menu”
“Hands-down, the greatest pepperoni pizza you can ever have. Full bar, great beer selection, great outdoor seating, what else can you ask for?”
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“Absolutely delicious ?I'm a huge connoisseur of Acai and this place met all of my taste and quality standards. The cold press juice is not only healthy but insanely delicious as well. Highly recommend.”
“Dry sautéed eggplant Pork xiao long bao Chong Qing special chicken Wonton in spicy sauce Service can get a little tight as they get busier. A certain waiter can do with better customer service but after that, he serviced our table fine. This is not your average Chinese spot, so come in with a hearty appetite. Food here is one of a kind in Ventura County, that's for sure! Loved their dry sautéed eggplant and chong Qing spicy chicken. Note that they close from 3pm-4:30pm”
“If you ever want to have an excellent meal that will leave you feeling satisfied, this is the place. Each of their course selection leaves you wanting to come back to try the next one. You cannot make a bad choice. They bring you each course separately, it allows you to cleanse your palette and prepare for the next sensuous parade of flavors each complementing the other. The prime steaks are cooked to perfection. The flavor is a delicious grilled beefy flavor that makes your mouth smile with delight and your throat release a quiet...mmmmmm.... The staff is both friendly and professional. The complete the ambience of this gem. Sunday brunch will give your weekend the perfect outing. Both the indoor and outdoor dining provide a great experience. This is a great date night place to go before seeing a movie down the street.”
“Solid place for a variety of Chinese food flavors and dishes; came here twice in a week, preferred their EZ takeout ordering online, then pick up to eat at home. Good quality and wide menu for meats, seafood, veggies, noodle and rice dishes, appetizers plus dim sum (on wkends). Casual ambience, friendly service (efficient but slower) and moderate pricing. Overall 3.5+ rating for good eats. Expect to pay $13-15pp for lunch specials, or $15-25pp for dinner. Indoor dining has 15-20 booths/tables, so if busy mealtime hours, there may be a wait. Today we tried a few Dim Sum dishes to start - our fave was the steamed pork soup dumplings, tasty! Also a big fan of their Mu Shu Pork ... meat, veggies and egg stir-fried then wrapped in warm pancake wrapper served with Hoisin sauce - delicious! Can't find this dish very often, so i enjoyed it both times ordering food here. Plenty to choose from on the menu, and they also have luncheon specials that come with soup/salad/app during afternoon hours. Decent spot if you're craving some Chinese food, and not looking for a fast food restaurant. Enjoy!!”
“My gf and I both really liked our meals here. I had the pho with brisket and she ordered a noodle dish. We came near closing time and they were out of a few items we tried to order so the nice waiter gave us a discount, which we appreciated. Good food and good customer service.”
“Came in for happy hour and all I can say is wow! The service was absolutely incredible- we had Jeff and he was such a delight! He was attentive to our needs, knowledgable of the menu and just such a joy to speak with! He knows how to add a personal touch to the experience! 10/10 would recommend!”
“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.”
“This a great restaurant to get great mexican food and drinks! I ordered the enchiladas del mar and they were so delicious I could not believe it. The rice was also very delicious and tasted just like Mexican rice. The churros were a perfect way to end our meal as they were filled with cajeta and so delicious! I will say though their portions are rather small for the price but they do have happy hour. They have great outdoor seating and friendly employees!”
“I recently visited The Cave Restaurant and Ventura Wine Company. I hadn’t been there in years and was thinking it would only be appetizers or small plates. It was a pleasant surprise to enjoy such a quality meal and delicious wine and bubbly selection. We were in the back room a bit away from the bustle of the main area, where we could have a conversation. My friend and I shared their Prix Fixe Weekday Meal which consisted of an appetizer and dessert to share along with an entree for each. We decided to add a bottle of French bubbly. We started off with the cranberry cave salad which was so fresh and crisp. It was served on one long plate that we had to portion out ourselves. I would suggest plating it up separately for convenience to the guests. For dinner my friend had the Eggplant Parmesan and I had the Ahi Tuna. It was the best tuna I’ve ever eaten. The pieces were firm and flaky with just the right amount of crust for flavor. The eggplant was served over spaghetti and was a cheesy crisp and delight. Both dishes were mouth watering goodness! We chose a lighter dessert of fresh berries with Italian Zabaione. The perfect blend of flavors to end an amazing meal. Do not miss this gem!”
“Awesome place. Perfect vibe and food. The quintessential California beach experience. This was our first time and we can’t wait to return!”
“Took a random trip to Ventura for the first time and was in the mood for a crab boil and this place came up. The building both outside and inside made us a little hesitant but nonetheless we decided to take a risk and it was well worth it. My cousin and I ordered the star bag with mussels and clams and it came with a large amount of everything and we added dungeness crab. We got full house medium spice sauce. Great experience and great food overall!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Thank you Samantha for a nice early dinner tonight 10/7/22 You did a great job considering you could have been issued a bus person to help . Wasn’t thrilled to hear the manager lady reprimand you in the middle of your shift as that can throw anyone off . All in all beautiful young lady giving her all so thank you ?”
“Completely unassuming place with excellent fare. The Zach pie was to melt away for! Even the vanilla ice cream is soo good, that it speaks for how well they pay attention to the details!”
“☕️?Peirano's has the BEST Espresso Martini in town! Strong, smooth & better than dessert, IMO.Lovely heated patio for large parties or for two. Fresh food, homemade vibe, and restaurant quality. Drinks were amazing all around. It gets packed here even on a Thursday night, so you know it's good!!! No pictures because I was having too much fun!”
Takeout Restaurants
“Decided to try something new and very happy we found this place! Very clean and nice area for people to enjoy and hangout. We got the California poppy and dawn patrol, both very good smoothies and super tasty. 10-11 dollars for a smoothie is pretty steep but with all the ingredients in them and from a business perspective the price makes sense. Will definitely come again, the staff was also very nice and knowledgeable about the products they are selling. Two thumbs up”
“I’m ashamed to admit it, but I JUST discovered this location. Out of all 4 (5 now they I know about this, are there more?), this one is by far my favorite. I came middle of the day on a Wednesday, so it wasn’t crowded at all. I loved the massive outdoor space. Seems like it would go off regularly when they have live events.”
“The chili cheeseburger is amazing - in fact, I've now ordered it on two different occasions because I enjoyed it so much. My husband got one of the hot dogs but after trying my burger, he ended up ordering a chili cheeseburger, too, the second time we visited. The beer was good, the servers are friendly and attentive, and we'll likely be back soon. I don't know where else I'd get a phenomenal brisket like this.”
“I recently visited The Cave Restaurant and Ventura Wine Company. I hadn’t been there in years and was thinking it would only be appetizers or small plates. It was a pleasant surprise to enjoy such a quality meal and delicious wine and bubbly selection. We were in the back room a bit away from the bustle of the main area, where we could have a conversation. My friend and I shared their Prix Fixe Weekday Meal which consisted of an appetizer and dessert to share along with an entree for each. We decided to add a bottle of French bubbly. We started off with the cranberry cave salad which was so fresh and crisp. It was served on one long plate that we had to portion out ourselves. I would suggest plating it up separately for convenience to the guests. For dinner my friend had the Eggplant Parmesan and I had the Ahi Tuna. It was the best tuna I’ve ever eaten. The pieces were firm and flaky with just the right amount of crust for flavor. The eggplant was served over spaghetti and was a cheesy crisp and delight. Both dishes were mouth watering goodness! We chose a lighter dessert of fresh berries with Italian Zabaione. The perfect blend of flavors to end an amazing meal. Do not miss this gem!”
“So, I swung by B & J Drive-In for a quick lunch, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience! Picture this: a charming little diner with a classic drive-up setup. You order at the window, grab your number, and voila, food's on its way.First impressions? Clean as a whistle. Not a speck of trash in sight, and the staff? Super friendly and helpful. They even helped me navigate their menu with ease.Now, onto the grub. Oh boy, where do I start? They've got everything from juicy cheeseburgers to mouthwatering hot wings. I opted for the Asada burrito, and let me warn you, it's massive! Flavor-packed and oh-so-satisfying. My brother went for the corn burritos, and he couldn't stop raving about them. Fresh and homemade vibes all the way.But wait, there's more! My nephew tackled their colossal cheeseburger like a champ. Two patties, onion rings, cheese, bacon...you name it, it's on there. And trust me, it's as ginormous as it sounds.All in all, B & J Drive-In gets a big thumbs up from me. Quick service, delicious food, and that cozy diner vibe make it a winner in my book.”
“Great sushi. Everything we had was delicious.The restaurant is next door to Vons at Ventura Keys and easy to dismiss, but it's a hidden gem.Not open late so go early.Saw many local Asians using the restaurant so that's always a good sign.Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids when we visited.”
“Enter via Playhouse!! Just moved to 93001 and dying to find best ribs/brisket/TriTip. Found the joint right here. Add the “Brisket Beans” for total meal. Yum.Parking: Go just past Music House on right. Unmarked”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I'm a newcomer to Tommy's but my husband grew up with the yummy chili dogs and chili cheeseburgers. I'm going through chemo and food hasn't always tasted good. But lucky for me I can eat and now crave Chili Cheeseburgers. Thank you! The crew working at 8:45pm on 3/1/24 was so friendly and helpful with our order. We ate inside and it was comfortable and clean. We'll be back!”
“Great service, went in there with a friend and had a great experience. The staff was extremely friendly super nice I didn't get their names but I was there in 11/10/23 at 9:40 pm, it was a women and a young man! I don't experience this with many fast food spots but this one was great! The food was ready super quick, nice and hot! Overall the staff made it a 10/10 will be coming back!”
“In my top 3 sushi places in ventura (Seaward sushi, Banzai Marina, and now Koba sushi). This restaurant is a smaller place that is cozy and inviting. It's a more traditional sushi restaurant that serves the freshest sushi! The staff was very nice and friendly. The place was spotless and pleasant to be in. And the food was delicious! It is pricey bit worth it. Would highly recommend to anyone that wants quality sushi (and sake)!”
“Best place for a cold beer in all of downtown.Topa Topa has it all. Great brews, great people and great atmosphere.Come for one or come for a few. It’s always a good time here. If you know, you know.”
Cheap Eats
“Came here to pick up pastries for a work meeting. Read reviews on Yelp and decided to try it. The employees were very friendly and helped me pick out some of the favorites. The place has great outdoor seating and also indoor. One of the fav cookies was the Spotted Cow. I got a few of those and some Easter egg cookies. Everyone loved them. I also snagged me a blueberry scone. It was soft and flaky but it lacked the flavor I was expecting. There were many other pastries to choose from. They also serve food. They had some great looking sandwiches that I would love to go back and try.”
“Happy to have found a nice little hole in the wall taco spot in Ventura. Located in a strip mall it was easy to spot this place. There was tons of parking and I came for a late lunch so the center itself wasn't super busy. Taco Mendoza has a good amount of tables and you order up at the counter. The menu is placed on the counter so there really isn't a menu hanging that you can view if there is a line. Staff were friendly and quick. I ordered my food to go so there wasn't much of an interaction but when ordering everyone seemed nice enough. They had some young guys taking orders and packaging food with a more seasoned looking cook in the back. The kitchen is open concept so you can see what's being done. Takeout was a breeze as it seems like the meat is pre cooked because they had my tacos ready in under 2 minutes. Some may prefer meat cooked to order (I know I normally do) but today I was in a rush so it worked out. I kept it simple and went with some street tacos: Carnitas: 3/5. A little dry and bland for my taste. Wasn't bad but I wouldn't get again. Asada: 5/5. Very flavorful and tasty. The meat pieces aren't very big but they packed good flavor that I didn't even need salsa on those tacos. I would definitely get this protein again as it was good. This place is a casual solid 3.5 but bumping them up to a 4 as we can't do half stars here. I appreciate that you can get food here in under a few minutes to be out the door. Not the best tacos in the 805 but when in the area it definitely hits the spot and I would come back for some easy grab and go street tacos.”
“The busy bee café is a place to go eat you could eat indoor or outdoor. They wait on you as soon as you get in they are so nice it’s clean services top-of-the-line, and the food is more than top-of-the-line. Great food come in and get it I live in Santa Barbara and I go to eat there each time, I’m there in Ventura.”
“I was on my way to solvang for vacation and made a stop for breakfast. I came here around 10:30am on a Sunday and only had to wait 5 minutes for a table. Our waitress came by and took our order and the food came out quickly and hot! They have a ton of booths and tables inside but it does get busy. Our food was great! The breakfast burrito had sausage, egg, cheese and potato with sour cream and salsa on the side. It was so hot and tasted fresh. The Swedish pancakes are always amazing and delicious! I'm sad there isn't a location closer but if I'm headed this way I'll be back!”
“Went for the blood orange ale which I had sampled at pier under the stars benefit. Best amber ale I have ever tasted!!!Very pricey though for take out cans. $22.85 for a four pack.”
“Love sushi house! Definitely must get their edamame. It comes with mushrooms and onions which is super unique and an amazing addition. I'm vegetarian and love eating here. My boyfriend is obsessed with the hangry roll. Super reasonable price and just a good vibe all around”
“This was my first visit to Deep Sea wines. They have two tasting flights: an all red flight for $26 and a mixed flight called the Signature Tasting Flight for $20. I decided to try the Signature Tasting Flight which consisted of a 2022 "The Seahorse" Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 "The Seaturtle" Chardonnay, 2022 "The Seastar" Rose, 2021 "The Helmet" Pinot Noir, and 2021 "The Duel" Red Blend. They also offer food, ranging from a cheese plate ($18), three pizza options, two desserts. I didn't have any food during my tastings but some other customers ordered while I was there and the pizzas looked really tasty. Definitely might give them a chance the next time I stop by. I enjoyed all the wines I had that day but I ended up taking The Seahorse Sauvignon Blanc home. They also were kind enough to let me try the Conway Pinot Noir which was different from the Helmet Pinot that was part of the Signature Flight. I love when I'm able to do a side-by-side comparison of two wines - it often helps me decide what I'm going to purchase. Even though I preferred the Helmet Pinot more than the Conway (although both were really good), I was in a Sauvignon Blanc mood so I decided to take that home. The tasting room was spacious with comfy couches, bar seating and even an outdoor patio. With the location being at Ventura Harbor Village, there wasn't really a bad seat in the house as you're able to look out at the boats and water while you taste. As for parking, when I arrived at about 10:30 am that morning (the tasting room doesn't open until 11am) there were plenty of spaces. But other customers that came in after me commented how it was hard to find parking as there was an event happening that day, so the lot was very full. Stephanie and Jessica poured my wines for me and they were great! Answered all my questions, were prompt when I was ready for my next pour and were super pleasant. Even when they got very busy towards the end of my tasting, they still made sure I was taken care of. Would definitely recommend it.”
“If you like sushi by the beach, this restaurant has a comfortable table with raw fish to accommodate your tastes. Great location here in Ventura, California. Service is fast. Buy 1 drink next one free. Private entrance for celebrities and private parties.”
“If you ever want to have an excellent meal that will leave you feeling satisfied, this is the place. Each of their course selection leaves you wanting to come back to try the next one. You cannot make a bad choice. They bring you each course separately, it allows you to cleanse your palette and prepare for the next sensuous parade of flavors each complementing the other. The prime steaks are cooked to perfection. The flavor is a delicious grilled beefy flavor that makes your mouth smile with delight and your throat release a quiet...mmmmmm.... The staff is both friendly and professional. The complete the ambience of this gem. Sunday brunch will give your weekend the perfect outing. Both the indoor and outdoor dining provide a great experience. This is a great date night place to go before seeing a movie down the street.”
“So good! Flavors are amazing! Staff is awesome! Great atmosphere !”
“Super cool little place that we have been wanting to check out! I tried the sidecar specialty cocktail they had on their menu and I loved it! My hubby ordered an old fashion and he loved it! We got a few of the hand rolls to try. My fave was the spicy tuna hand roll but they were all tasty. We ordered the wings too. They were spicy but yummy. This place is great for drinks and a couple of finger foods imo. I didn’t have the urge to try their main entrees not sure why. Might come back and I’ll update.”
“What can you say about this place? There is no better Sports Restaurant around. Great food, people, and sports.”
“Our server was perfect, the food was very good, but I need to give a huge shout out to Liam, the manager on Monday night. He turned an almost terrible situation into a wonderful experience and I hope the owners realize what a gem he is. His attitude, graciousness and problem-solving are a credit to both him and Brophy Bros. Refreshing in today’s restaurant experiences, for sure.”
“I love going to this place. I was new to the area and I felt right at home. They have live bands some days and DJ’s the other ones. The staff members are great. The bouncers keep an eye to make sure it’s not too rowdy or any escalations of fights.”
“BEST chicken Marsala i have EVER had. It's even better than my own. Its amazing, I'll never go through the hassel of making it myself again, I'll just buy there's, it's that good.”
“Came in for happy hour and all I can say is wow! The service was absolutely incredible- we had Jeff and he was such a delight! He was attentive to our needs, knowledgable of the menu and just such a joy to speak with! He knows how to add a personal touch to the experience! 10/10 would recommend!”
“The food was spectacular, the service outstanding. We sat on their dog friendly patio, they were so accomodating.. we can't wait to go back our new favorite place”
“Ahi poke appetizers was delicious. Dinner was so tasty. The manager was so pleasant, he sat and talked to us told us what was happening and going on at the Barrelhousr 101.”
“This is the best brewery in Southern California by far , the beer is extremely high quality, they even have gluten free options. The place is clean , beautiful and cozy with extremely clean restrooms which is a huge plus. Amazing and friendly bartenders and staff . My new favorite spot in Ventura ???? oh and they even have pinball ??”
“Green pablano rice is AMAZING! I highly recommend anything on the menu. Even the horchata stands out for its quality.I am eager to become a weekly regular here ...and I am frugal as hell when it comes to going out to eat haha.”
“Great subs brisket sub and hook and ladder subs are the bestStill to notchBut the service was sub par. cashier did not know how to use my points for a purchase last time I was told they sent the code to My email does no good if I'm in store.”
“Great service, the vibes we're right. They have a easy to use jukebox and our bartender JO was on top of things and made sure our glass was never empty! It was my first time here, definitely coming 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.”
“They have best Brussel sprouts in Ventura and we try a lot of brussels sprouts. Their margaritas are excellent as well especially the cucumber jalapeño Margie.”
“This please is such a great location to hang with friends and listen to live music. My personal favorite is when Astral Weather plays during open mic night. I also love Steve Sharp's karaoke! He runs a fun and efficient party! Beth is one of the kindest bartenders ever. It's truly an excellent place.”
“Gigi’s Cocktail Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding with friends. My recent Thursday evening visit for karaoke was a blast. The lounge features two pool tables, a bar, and indoor/outdoor seating, making it a versatile spot for various preferences.Karaoke nights on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are hosted by a charming older couple, adding a personal touch to the experience. The song selection is decent, and you'll likely recognize some familiar faces among the regulars who frequent the karaoke sessions.When it comes to drinks, Gigi's keeps it simple with no-frills options suitable for a dive bar ambiance. While there are no signature cocktails, the bartenders are friendly, ensuring a pleasant experience. However, the lounge can get crowded during peak hours and holidays, so timing your visit is key.While Gigi's doesn't serve food, patrons can enjoy tacos or burritos from the taco truck outside or bring in outside food, adding to the laid-back vibe.In terms of pricing, drinks are a bit on the higher side for the basic offerings, but the overall ambiance and experience make it worth it. Whether you're there for the karaoke, pool, or simply to unwind with friends, Gigi's Cocktail Lounge offers a welcoming environment for a casual night out.”
“My boyfriend and I stayed here and overall, we ha d a very nice time. The staff was very nice, the early check in time (3) and the late check out (12) was a pro, for sure. Continental breakfast which was simple but good and free parking! Beautiful view and pool, though it was cold so we did not use it. No hot tub though :/. Some reviews said it was loud because of the freeway, but I could only hear the waves! I would come back, but probably for a weekday rate instead of the pricey weekend rate.”
“Lunch with coworker ... and we were trying to figure out where to go! Toppers never disappoints. Founded in my hometown of Oxnard, it is def a favorite!!! I had been to this local before years ago. I usually go to the one in Oxnard on Gonzales or the one on Front Street in Ventura. This is an older location that could use some remodeling and upgrading. I would love for their older locations to get some love :) Our pizzas were perfect. Came up quick! We were out within our allotted lunch time! Woohooo! My only rec is .. if you're looking for a nicer place- I'd recommend going to their Front Street location here in Ventura or their location in Oxnard by the harbor. Love the views at those two the most!!! If you're not an Oxnard hater .. my favorite is the harbor location right by the water! Regardless of which location you choose .. great pizza! Ask for it well done, since the upgrade to their ovens the crust can be underdone at times :/ This is our hack! Crispy crunchy pizza each time if you eat on site!”
“First time customer. I always passed by and wondered about this restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised because from the outside it looks like any other 'fast food'. Just had my miso soup and salad. So far, excellent. Sadly, the price for the dinners (I got 3 items) is more than what these menus state. But, a lot of food, so I was not too slighted by the higher charge. I suggest these Facebook page be brought current.”
“Winchester is a great mix of meats with reasonable sides and appetizers. They also have a great drink menu.We stopped back in for an afternoon drink and they had live music, which was an extra treat.”
“This a great restaurant to get great mexican food and drinks! I ordered the enchiladas del mar and they were so delicious I could not believe it. The rice was also very delicious and tasted just like Mexican rice. The churros were a perfect way to end our meal as they were filled with cajeta and so delicious! I will say though their portions are rather small for the price but they do have happy hour. They have great outdoor seating and friendly employees!”
“From the moment we walked in we were greeted and seated immediately.The first thing I noticed was how clean the business was.We were seated at a nice booth on the left side of the restaurant.Our waitress was outstanding! The service was fast.She explained the entire menu so well! And their prices are MORE than fair.My group went with a few things.King crab legs with potatoes, corn and sausage.In their house sauce. Which is a spicy Cajun garlic butter.OMG SO GOOD! Crab was cooked perfectly. Potatoes, sauces and corn absolutely perfect. Fresh, tasty filling.We also got the shrimp and clams.Again fresh, cooked to perfection not a single issue.The staff here seemed very professional and courteous to their guests. Always attentive and always helping the guests.I want to write more! But I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves. This place is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend if you want a seafood boil. There isn't many in the area so this place is definitely the go to.Enjoy!”
“Nice to be back!! Fun place!! Need our dancing though!! Sour Apple cider!!!!!!”
“Just had the Volcano, OUTSTANDING!!! Servers were so awesome to me. Every time I eat here I'm amazed out how delicious the food is. Need to try more each time. THANK YOU GUYS!!!”
“I went to Sbarro on Tuesday July 11, pacific view mall Ventura Ca; I'm a regular customer because I love the pizza that Alberto manager makes; and also the very kind, great and polite customer service by Sarah, she helps me a lot to choose the variety of foods everytime that I go.However yesterday was an other guy in the morning making pizzas and was so awful pizza, it was soggy and doesn't have consistency, the guy had all the displays full of pizza and he was in the phone with his earpods and he knew that many customers were in line and he didnt pay attention to us even our line was in front of him, he didnt care to Help Sarah, she was doing all the job and taking care of all of us the customers. She did awesome job yesterday because she could handle by herself the busy time and offering us a real good customer service even though the place was very busy.The manager should not allow the earpods during the working time specially the guy that was yesterday, he had no absolutely help behaviour to his co-workers and his pizza was horrendous.However I feel grateful with Sarah because she did an incredible job (she took orders, served sides, entries, served drinks and was being cashier at the same time) Sarah and Alberto are the kind of workers that make it worth visit Sbarro.”
“What a wonderful find on Seward Avenue in Ventura. If you want the real deal Italian cuisine, this is your place. Our fabulous waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and fantastic at explaining everything. Highly recommend and we will be back for sure.”
“Love this place!Love the foodLove the employeesLove entertainment (video games, TV games)Love it' all around highly recommendSeating is perfect for big or small gatherings!!”
“Been awhile since I've had fish and this is surely the best place possible to go. Their menu is amazing with all of the best fish!I had their grilled halibut - wonderful! It melted in my mouth. Great beer selection.Will be back!!”
“I don’t normally take time to write reviews but felt I needed to after all of the hard work the staff visibly put in over the Holidays.I was there when the machines went down and saw that the staff was working hard to take care of every single person in line and keep us informed of the status of things.It was frustrating for the business to have issues the day before Thanksgiving but what was controllable by the staff was being handled with great efficiency and care.I am from out of town and had wanted to pick up a ham on my way to family for Thanksgiving.I had expected that I may encounter a line given it was the day before Thanksgiving but was surprised to see just how long the line was.Because there was a huge line I walked inside to see what was going on and noticed that there were cashiers at every register helping customers. Can’t really complain about a line when every available register is being used.There was a nice lady walking the line, I think her name was Sue, who was doing her best to answer questions and make sure people were in the correct line.When I got to the front of the line I was helped by Christy who was amazing and professional.I appreciate that even though it was busy she noticed I had reserved a quarter ham and explained to me the cost difference between the more expensive quarter hams and the half hams.We were able to get me a much bigger ham for almost the same price I would have paid for the smaller quarter ham. So I now have leftovers I can look forward to in my freezer.I have read some of the reviews and understand people’s frustration about glaze issues ( given there was an issue with the machine and the staff was very transparent about what was going on and the work they were doing to get it fixed) but I don’t understand posting a poor review without giving the business a chance to rectify the situation.While I feel corporate could do a much better job ensuring the stores have enough room to care for their holiday traffic ( that store seems way to small to handle that kind of holiday traffic), I feel like the manager did a great job ensuring the workers in the store were doing what they could to keep things going and get people cared for.We will come back for sure.”
“The food is delicious and Vivian is a special friend. It’s always good to go there!”
“Great and friendly costumer service. The store was busy with costumers. We had the pleasure of having the manager Tati, take our order all while still helping her staff. Would definitely go again.”
“Love this little spot!!! KARAOKE on Tuesdays is a total hoot and I had the worst vodka cran of my life here but that's the beauty of Star lounge... it keeps ya coming back ..!!”
“Had lunch with the family on a Sunday afternoon. Service was great we had amazing waiters and a waitress. We were greeted with smiles and seated quickly. The restaurant was beautiful art work and layout is very nice and clean and calm. Not too quiet so our big party of 10 does not disturb others. The drinks were delicious got a margarita flight with their spring special flavors and the food was delicious didn't wait long at all for our main meals and chips and salsa here are always delicious and served quickly. I recommend.”
“It’s always a favorite. Beautiful classy interior and exterior. The best food and drinks are the best.”
“Cool old place near Saticoy and the baseball fields and golf course. Easy parking and a convenience store next door to it. Food was good! Smoky flavor and tasty sauce. Not so hot that you are wondering if it'll light your mouth up but just right. Toast was bigger than most local bbq places and serving size of Tri Tip was way bigger.”
“Ordered from door dash today and everything came correct and delicious! I have ordered many times and always get a lot of customizations to my order and they have always gotten it right which is so awesome! The fries were cooked perfectly and my cheesesteaks were seasoned well and juicy! The lemonade is always great! Definitely recommend”
“Lovely harbor view. The interior appears to have been updated recently. Nice. Got some happy hour appetizers. And a well drink that, for some reason, wasn't charged happy hour price. Didn't notice until later. Frown. It was a strong drink. Woot.Parking: Parking right next to the restaurant must be used by other businesses because it was close to full even though the restaurant had just opened when we arrived and we were the only customers for a bit.”
“We had a great lunch at this lovely restaurant downtown Ventura. The food was delicious we had the fiesta platter and side of rice and beans. Our server was friendly and accommodating and explained the menu items. Loved the high ceiling and decor. They play music but it's not too loud it allows you to have a conversation without yelling. A Must try!!!”
“Always a treat when I'm in that part of Ventura. I had some corn burritos & a Carne asada burrito and they were excellent as always! The owner is super friendly. He says they've been there 50 years now! I love supporting small businesses like this one. I'll definitely be back again, hopefully they're still hanging on.”
“Always a good time at Rincon. Their smash burger is to die for. We came by a little later than normal, and found out they were closing at 8. Thankfully, our great waitress Loren was so accommodating and helpful to get our last call in and allowed us to finish our dinner without it feeling rushed. Truly great service. Thank you!”
“The view is spectacular and the food is very good. On Monday the special is $5 each for fish tacos or a Margarita.My friend left her jacket and the owner offered to mail it to her.Great place to go for a nice lunch, and it was not terribly busy.”
“Stephani was a WONDERFUL waitress. Also, it is to be noted, the manager is incredibly hands-on making certain that the guests are receiving good service. They are valued employees.”
“Loved everything about it. Can't remember the bartenders name but the tattooed dude was excellent. Anyone know his name?”
“Yummy food and Drinks! Great atmosphere! And great fair prices.”
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“Amazing authentic Indian Desi food!! The best Indian food I have had so far in California was from here. The chicken korma was creamy spicy and yummy! Finger licking. The lassi was great. Naan and Thali with tandoori chicken was perfect. The naan bread was freshly made. The chicken was of high quality. They gave us free coupons for the next visit and also complimentary Aloo tiki and dessert. I highly recommend this place. 10 out of 10.”
“Called in a take out order for Super Bowl Sunday and it was Super! Easy access for the pick up, friendly service and well priced! The BBQ was excellent! Ribs, chicken and tri tip Super! The sides of chili beans, potato salad and Scooter bread, Scored! The food and a Rams victory gave us memorable day! Thanks Scooter and crew!”
“Thank you Samantha for a nice early dinner tonight 10/7/22 You did a great job considering you could have been issued a bus person to help . Wasn’t thrilled to hear the manager lady reprimand you in the middle of your shift as that can throw anyone off . All in all beautiful young lady giving her all so thank you ?”
“When Ventura first opened up my wife and I ordered meals to go unfortunately things were a little shaky at the time and the meals were short certain items and some things were correct. After calling Ventura and talking to the manager they agreed that next time we come in the meals would be on them. Well as time goes along some things get lost and today the wife found the receipt and called up the restaurant and talk to the manager his name is Nicholas. Well he did a great job he not only provided the meals for us but he was Very very cordial about it and thoroughly understanding he did a great job he made a lifetime customer with my wife and I and I appreciate his hard work and the good food that comes out of this restaurant thank you”
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“Absolutely wonderful. Everything was fresh and delicious. Nothing was too sweet.The lovely lady at the counter happily walked me through the day’s selection. She said it changed every day. Everything looked incredible, it was hard to choose. We ended up with a raspberry and chocolate twist, a pineapple strudel, a croissant breakfast sandwich, a mocha and a cold brew.The twist and the strudel were perfectly fruity, flaky and soft. The sandwich was freshly made with ham, eggs and cheese. The pistachio croissant was heavenly. Perfectly crusty and flaky, a light pistachio pastry cream in the center, covered in crushed pistachios and sugar, without being overly sweet.Cannot wait to come back and try more.”
“Thank you Samantha for a nice early dinner tonight 10/7/22 You did a great job considering you could have been issued a bus person to help . Wasn’t thrilled to hear the manager lady reprimand you in the middle of your shift as that can throw anyone off . All in all beautiful young lady giving her all so thank you ?”
“A beautiful friendly restaurant with a unique and delicious menu and drinks.”