Tried this lovely restaurant for the first time during happy hour on a Monday. We loved sitting on the patio with our dog! They have leashes attached to the wall which makes it a much more pleasant/hands-free dining experience with a pup. The area was clean as well so I didn't worry about him eating food off the floor. The service was fast and friendly. Knocked down one star for the Ginja roll we ordered -- just really didn't match the description on the menu. Overall, we'll be back to try out more happy hour items! read more

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Ugh! Another disappointing meal here! We ordered the captain's seafood broiler $45!!! Major false advertising for this meal! As described "jumbo sea scallops and jumbo wild king prawns" ...and a 4oz halibut fillet. Ok so the 3 scallops were raw and the 4 "jumbo king prawns" were tiny. Not sure what they were? THEY DEFINITELY WERE NOT JUMBO KING PRAWNS! Small shrimp is what they were! We asked our server Javier who was such a nice guy and attentive throughout our meal THANK YOU!! We asked if we could have the scallops cooked more and he kinda chuckled and brought over a small plate and took the remaining 2 back to the kitchen. He brought out the most delicious scallops on a skewer, in a nice little ceramic boat/dish with this amazing creamy buttery sauce! My only question is? Why? Why didn't the cooks make it this way the first time? Seriously restaurant quality is not what it used to be! I really don't want to just chalk it up to "These are the times we live in" but back in the 80's/90's when I worked in the restaurant industry this wasn't acceptable. Just saying. Boatyard? I encourage you guys to up your game! I hope the owner or management reads these reviews I've left over the years? We've had some concerning issues with past dining experiences and no one has ever connected with me about them? And yet we keep coming back with the HOPE that things are better! That y'all have ironed out the bugs! But no. Mediocre is whats consistent. ...so do I recommend this beloved local spot? Very pricey. Mediocre food. Drinks are hit and miss... Good live music most of the time..: I don't know? Maybe yes? Just go with low expectations. read more

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SERVICE: Located right at the pier. The parking rules are different now, haven't been around for a bit. Live music and across from ice cream if you dare to force more into your belly. Decent view of the water from where I sat. Servers, though rotated literally 4 times on us, were fine. FOOD: Really enjoyed my fish and chips. Fish was battered well and the fries were nice and hot. I'm never impressed by anyones slaw but this wasn't bad lol. I'd recommend this plate. WELL: I shall return. read more

Boatyard Pub - Fish and chips - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

I know it's been a couple of weeks, but I wanted to share the very disappointing experience my mom, cousin and I had at Boatyard Pub with one of the managers, Stephanie Greco. We had barely gotten to our table and hadn't even put our belongings down when we stood up to ask if we could sit at the table directly behind us instead. Rather than simply answering our question, Stephanie was extremely rude and spoke to us as if she were scolding us for getting up from the table. The way she handled such a simple request was completely unnecessary and made us feel very unwelcome. I've been coming to Boatyard Pub with my family for about seven years. We've brought many out-of-town guests here because we've always loved the food and, until this experience, usually received great service. Unfortunately, the way Stephanie treated us was so unpleasant that we decided to leave and go to Brophy Bros instead. Customer service, especially from a manager, should never make longtime customers feel embarrassed or unwelcome over something so minor. Sadly, Brophy Bros may now be our new go-to spot. read more

Boatyard Pub - Horrible rude manager. Stephanie Greco - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

My mom and I got seated right away and they even have a bluegrass band playing which was wonderful. We got some drinks and they also brought waters. All of the servers were very friendly. Our waitress told us her favorite was the Hawaiian Ahi poke appetizer and it was amazing! My mom doesn't normally like raw fish but she tried it and loved it. We ordered fish and chips and I got the grilled cod with rice pilaf. And my favorite off all the items was definitely the Hawaiian Ahi poke then the fish and chips. The batter on the fish and the flakiness of the fish was perfect. The poke was perfectly seasoned and tender. We also shared a cup of clam chowder and the clams were tender not chewy at all!! The only thing that was just ok was the grilled fish. It was under seasoned and overcooked. The pilaf was yummy. I still ate the grilled fish because I don't like to waste food but I needed to season and add tartar sauce and I never like to use tartar sauce. We will definitely come back to Boatyard pub, they have a great staff, great music, delicious drinks and shareable fish and chips. read more

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Great food, great location, great vibes, what more could you want for a Sunday brunch? Don't look any further because Boatyard pub hit all those marks for me this past weekend. Located on Ventura Harbor with plenty of parking on site. 1st hour of parking is free when you scan the QR codes posted through out the lot, you will need to pay after the 1st hour. Just a heads up on this. This resteraunt has a great menu with a nice variety. Prices are ok, your on the beach what can you expect. They recently got renovated so the restseraunt is really nice and modern. My service here each time has been good. This last time I grabbed an order of calamari and a beef crunchy taco and they both were INCREDIBLE. The calamari was cooked to perfection and such a large order. The beef taco was incredibley flavorful and probably the best beef tacos I've had in Ventura county. Overall the food here is very tastey so come on down here and give them a try. read more

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3 years later and boatyard pub is still one of my fave places to grab a drank and apps when the sun is out and the fresh air is coming in through their patio. We ordered : Cup of clam chowder always hits the spot for me here. When I feel like splurging I'll have it in their bread bowl. 5/5 Calamari was cut and battered light just the way I like it but it was a bit on the greasy side like others had mentioned. Nothing that would stop me from ordering again though. 4/5 Ganja roll was not it for me. It sounds like a sushi roll but definitely is nothing like sushi. It's tuna, rolled with shiso leaf and tempura battered them fried. It was very bland on its own but a little better when double dipped in their sesame fire sauce and ginger ponzu . 3/5 Spinnaker's hot crab dip was so creamy and delicious on its own but then I topped it with a side of their coleslaw (the one that comes with their fish n chips and not their Asian coleslaw) and it was even better! Don't knock it till you try it .5/5 Fish n chips in my opinion is pretty good here. It's lightly battered and not too greasy . Fish is juicy and tartar sauce just right . That coleslaw is perfect with it . 5/5 Mai tai hit the spot. Not too sweet nor too tart . 5/5 Cucumber mojito was a good refreshing balance of cucumbers, mint, lime rum and spritzer. 5/5 Service is usually always good. When they get busy they get busy . Be nice, they're trying to be in 5 places all at once. read more

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Probably one of my go tos when at the Ventura Harbor. My sisters and I love holiday themed bars this December boatyard had those cool Christmas drinks and nice holiday decoration. The drinks are pretty strong and good. We also ordered fries which were so good and the calamari were actual calamari. None of that fake stuff. Staff was nice even though we stopped in an hour before they closed. I love the new patio, but it was too cold for us to sit outside when we went. We definitely will be back since we loved the service food and drinks. read more

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The food did NOT disappoint. Top tier fish and chips. Fish tacos. Prawn tacos. Artichoke dip. Allll great! My family and I stopped at Boatyard Pub after a long day at the beach. We came in with a huge appetite and we left satisfied. Everyone loved their orders including their drinks. The service was prompt and we were served quickly. The food was served hot and fresh. Will definitely return here! read more

The service was excellent and the food was good. Nothing really jumped out at you. We had fish and chips. They were the signature dish here. They were ok. The clam chowder was their other hitter. It was ok. Most things were ok. The fried shrimp were the best thing but nothing special. Really the price to value proposition hurts this place. It was ok but the prices demand excellent. It's an ok place. read more

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This was our first visit since they renovated the space, as we were having a Meet Up event there. I used to come here often, but it's been a while, the space is now larger than before, so we were able to hold our big party there. As always, there was a live band playing and we had a great time. I ordered my favorite "Crispy Brussels Sprouts," but it seems like the portion is larger than before and the price has gone up. The taste has also changed a little.Personally, I preferred the previous amount. The staff was friendly as always and the service was good Dog friendly. read more

Wow! Where has this restaurant been hiding from us? Without plans, we decided to enjoy breakfast at the Boatyard Pub with a group of 11 and a dog! They were so accommodating! The menu has a great selection of breakfast favorites. I had the Brioche French toast which was delicious. The service was on point and we had a great time! Make sure to stop by when you're in the Ventura Harbor! read more

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New Year's Eve dinner here was great! The steak and lobster special $24 was superb. Prompt service by Jorge. Food came fast and was a very generous portion. Fun atmosphere and the area was decorated beautifully. Steaks were cooked to perfection. Salad portions are huge. Ask to be delivered on a separate plate. read more

Boatyard Pub - Steak and Lobster and steak and shrimp dinners. Side salads are huge. - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

They made more space and seemed to provided more support to their staff, which is great if given the right supports! And keep MackandD coming back and back, they are simply amazing muscians. read more

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Waitress was pretty miserable. Food was good. Sorry, I don't need that bad energy in my life. Won't be back soon! read more

Originally wanted to go to Brophy Brothers but it was a Saturday around 6pm and the wait was an hour. Ended up at the pub and ordered clam chowder (ok), crab dip (good) but came with bread that would have done better toasted or somehow crispier. Order seafood combo with fish (ok), shrimp (over cooked) and scallops (good). They had music so we asked to be seated away and they accommodated. Service was ok. Could have gotten something similar at Red Lobster cheaper and my biggest gripe was cost of well drink being same as specialty drinks. Will not be going back. read more

Boatyard Pub - Crab dip, cup clam chowder and most ridiculously over priced we'll drink ever. - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Staff is very welcoming. immediately seated despite the business being busy and being a single patron. Server immediately took my drink order and talked me through the menu in which case I was able to order dinner at the same time. I ordered steak and scallops skewered and an IPA. Awkward: the restaurant has no restrooms. you have to lea e and walk a 100 feet to a public facility. The Filet Mignon was supposed to come on skewers medium rare but came as a 6oz. I pointed it out and it took 10 minutes to reprepare. it came back with sesame and a sauce and was now well done. Scallops are now cold but flavorful. I'm disappointed that a $55.00 6oz surf and turf came with 3 one inch round Scallops as the "surf". I asked ahead of time how many Scallops came with the meal and tge response was "market price". They both taste fine. Not bad, not great, but fine. It's about 1930 and I now understand that people come here for the bar. I guess I expected something more. I went out of my way to come here. free parking Monday through Thursday. not sure about cost. The server is very attentive and has been by multiple times. This place is okay. You might like it but I dont see any reason to come back here. read more

Boatyard Pub - steak and scallops. surf and turf with rice and mashed potatoes. - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

The food here is consistently great. The service and atmosphere is also really great. Kudos to our super attentive server, Courtney.

Came here with my dog this morning at 11am. Not busy at all especially the patio area. The hostess sat us right in the sun. I had to chain my dog to a wall and she could barely get to the shade. I had to scoot the table over so I can put a chair over her to just shade her. And I got a massive ridiculous list of 'dog rules' on top of that which made us feel very unwelcome and other dog owners are feeling this way per the reviews further down. If you're going to be this strict about dogs. Just say you aren't dog friendly anymore. I almost felt like I'd have to ask if it was ok to pet my own dog at one point with all the rules. read more

Boatyard Pub - 8 dog rules. - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

This was my second time at the Boatyard Pub. We got cod and shrimp and chips combo and the crusted cod. I really enjoyed my meal! The service was okay. The location on the harbor is unbeatable. Overall, I would come visit again! read more

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Went last night for my birthday and ordered the steak and lobster special. Everything was good but the lobster was almost raw. Just cook it longer. I have seen another post where it was the same complaint. I didn't say anything because I wasn't paying for it! My margarita was wonderful, though. Our waitperson actually made it himself! read more

Stopped by here for the first time this weekend with my dog. It's by Ventura harbor, so a cute little area to walk around, pretty view, dog friendly of course. Parking: Paid lot, $1/hour for a max of 4 hours and then I think it was $10 for the day. Scan the QR code in the parking lot and pay on your phone. Seating: They have 2 patios (front and back) which are both dog friendly. We sat on the front patio which is fully enclosed and had the host not referred to it as a patio, I would have assumed it was just part of the indoor restaurant at a glance. Dog Friendly: My biggest gripe with this place and the reason I will not return is while they allow dogs, they require them to be stuck under the table, against the wall. Basically out of sight like some kind of vampire gremlin that can't see the sun. Their tables are not set up to have a whole dog underneath, especially if you have 2 or more people at the table. There is not enough room for feet, the dog, dog's water, and dog's food. What made this even more annoying is, 1) it wasn't busy on the front patio at all, and 2) the table diagonal from us had a toddler rolling around on the floor in the center of the walkway. Service: The host was very nice and friendly. Our server was polite but seemed to have the personality of a napkin. He hovered for the drink order, quickly returned for a food order, and right after ordering an appetizer, immediately returned to see if we wanted anything else. Already annoyed with the dog situation, I told him no (which was not the original plan). He snatched up the menus and couldn't be found until he brought the check. Food: I had the $20 medium crab dip appetizer which was okay, nothing memorable but nothing bad. The star was my dog's Surf N Turf dish with angus beef, wild cod, rice, and veggies for $13. I thought the price for hers was reasonable based on the quantity. They had several other options on the dog menu as well. One other thing to note, they call their fries "freedom fries" - maybe another reason not to return, if I needed one. read more

Nice little find at the Ventura Harbor. Enjoyed a couple of drinks, including a tasty Lychee Martini and a Cranberry Mule, and also had a happy hour poke dish which was delightful and a side of garlic fries. The garlic fries were really more like Parmesan fries versus garlic fries, but nonetheless still tasty. Would totally go back again and since it's around the holidays, currently the decorations were absolutely adorable. read more

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The manager is rude. I have a service animal, and they basically would not let us sit anywhere except in a crappy table, even though there were a bunch of other ones open and in general, we're not accommodating. read more

First Visit to Boatyard Pub Tried out Boatyard Pub for the first time today for lunch with my twin sons. Honestly, the food was just okay--not bad, but it wasn't great. We definitely discovered that this spot leans much more into the "pub" side of things than a traditional restaurant. A few things to note from our experience: * The Highlights: The strawberry lemonade was very good! * The Vibe: Apparently, it's a "dog" pub! We noticed dogs inside the restaurant, not just on the patio. * Service: Our server only checked on us once. We even asked for a water pitcher since we drink a lot of water, but it didn't happen. * The Wait: The wait for the food was a bit more than the usual. * Facilities: Be prepared for a little walk--you actually have to go outside to use the restrooms. Overall, it was an alright experience, but probably more of a spot for a quick drink than a full family meal. #BoatyardPub #VenturaHarbor #FamilyLunch #TwinSons #HonestReview #DogFriendly #PubLife #FirstVisit read more

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Your Manager on Sunday afternoon Stephanie Franco is a very rude person. I would like to call her something else but I won't. Because we wanted to change our table she had an absolute fit. She talked to us like we were first graders. We had to leave without even sitting down. We have been going there for over seven years for dinner and bringing family and friends, never have been treated like that. I doubt very much if we will ever be back. read more

This is the FIRST negative review I have ever felt compelled to posted on YELP. Would be zero stars if I could. Not sure what happened to the Boatyard Pub, but it has definitely changed, and not for the better. Have been going there at least monthly since they first opened. Several things have changed: 1. We sat at our table for more than 30 min before we managed to get a waiters attention. 2. Portion size has gotten smaller although the food is still reasonably good. 3. And most significant, is that the management is less concerned about customer satisfaction and keeping long-time loyal customers and more concerned about the silly new rules the put in place that made us feel like second graders in a class room that did something wrong. Our friends, who had just spent $150 on dinner for themselves moved to to an open table in the bar to listen to music. Within minuets were asked to leave because they weren't buying anything (I was buying for them) and because they changed tables. Apparently, you can't eat in the restaurant and then move to an open table in the bar to have an after-dinner drink to hear music. Management should be changed ASAP. We won't be going back, nor will others who walked out tonight, in spite of the great music they have. Too bad! Used to be a great place. Suggest you spend your hard-earned money elsewhere. read more

Went for breakfast while rigging our bikes so we went for liter fair menu and it was perfect size for two or us it was I to $28 very good price for breakfast. The service was spot on super friendly. The patio is nice and clean rather peaceful. We went back for dinner the next day tried the clam chowder was really tasty the sourdough was fantastic. read more

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The Captains Seafood combo was greasy and not good tasting. Prices are high and drinks went up to almost $20. Too expensive for the place.

The food is good and the remodel really pumped up the aesthetics here. The menu has all the expected choices, along with BIG price tags. The price of the remodel is definitely reflected in the cost of the food. The blonde bartender on the morning weekend shift was so rude. She also wouldn't even listen or take an order in between the breakfast and lunch turnover time. We sat for over 30 minutes before she would think about placing an order. She had a snarky response to everyone she was talking too. A mature woman with a messy updo ponytail thing going on. She should definitely be fired or retrained. Also, they definitely over serve some of the locals at the bar. Doesn't seem to matter the time of day, there's frequently at least 1 guy who's wasted in the bar Not the best place for kids really. I don't believe I'll be coming back read more

This place is always delicious ! We stopped in for dinner after a day out hiking on the islands, Everything I've ever eaten here has been good, I enjoy the ambiance and the staff is quick and polite read more

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I haven't been here for years and decided to try again - love the remodel - very nice. I also love the live music. The drinks are good - and they have a good selection. What I don't love is the food - it's overpriced and just not great. Plus the bartenders are not very friendly - I ordered a drink and they laughed - odd - it was just a glass of wine - made me think something was wrong with the wine so I cancelled my order got the bill and left. read more

Way overpriced. Clam chowder was decent. Fish and chips were super bland and flavorless.

I'm Still driving the OAP's thats an British term for... I was directed to stop here in the Ventura Marina because there are several choices for dinner. No questions asked I'm a Pub Guy. Happy Hour is a good time to be here, a pleasant atmosphere, good (live solo guitar) music, golf or soccer on the screen, and a friendly staff. The pub looks pretty clean for a place thats supposed to have a divey Pub genera, I'm in. I'll try the clam chowder and some Halibut fish and chips, with coleslaw. All of this is on my go to page, so lets see...Chowder could have been hotter temperature for me but outstanding flavor and good mix of potato to clams. I was surprised how good the halibut and chips looked, they tasted even better and very good slaw. Four decent thick strips of Halibut & thick 1/4" fries. The slaw had a good mix of purple cabbage and it was all cut very fine, string like, with a good dressing. Tartar sauce no doubt made here too, good stuff. There was a steak (filet) and lobster special for $30, you won't pay that if you made it yourself. We head back to Paso but I'm down south quite a bit and I just found a great locals spot to take a break. Foodguy-martin read more

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Service: Great, friendly and checked back often. Vibe: Good - we sat in the bar area and it is pretty old school, but clean Food: Great - the best chicken fried steak I can remember in many years. Breading was well-seasoned, crispy from start to finish, did not fall off the meat, and was not over thick. Potatoes were also excellent. Could be because everything is fried in beef tallow. Gravy - finally one worth eating, and it did not sog out the breading at all. read more

Boatyard Pub - Chicken fried steak. House-made corned beef hash in back (both were excellent) - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

We were here for a girls trip. We stayed on a boat and came here to eat for breakfast, dinner and just for the drinks. The atmosphere was great, it was decorated for St Patty's day. Our bartender, waitresses and waiters were all very friendly. Food came out quick and delicious. I highly recommend. read more

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Like the ambiance, the regular music and the tropical drink selection... BUT service is spotty at best even when you sit at the bar and some of the prices even for happy hour items are way too much for what you get. Oh and having to pay for parking fri, sat and sun is ridiculous. It's why I only go on Mon. - Thu. read more

Despite our previous positive experiences, our recent visit to this restaurant was disappointing. The shrimp tacos were like cabbage tacos with minimal shrimp, and the $27.00 price for two tacos and a cup of cold chowder was excessive. The sauce was diluted, and the clam chowder and fries were cold. Our waiter was courteous but rushed us, diminishing our dining experience. The restaurant seemed to be trying to be fine dining with the prices, but cutting corners in every aspect, including staff, ingredients, and portion sizes diminished the effort. I'm giving two stars, mostly for past experience and the potential for improvement. read more

Been here several times always a nice spot to relax. Great food, service, live music.

If you have more than 2 dogs they won't serve you. It doesn't matter how well behaved or well trained your dogs are. This is the only place in the whole harbor with this restriction. Every other place has a pet policy where dogs need to stay close, not bug others, not be aggressive, not beg, not eat off humans plates, not sit on owners lap or on any furniture... normal stuff. The number of dogs won't prevent biting, behavior does. If the owner has a badly behaved dog then they should not be seated because issues like aggression are not based on if you only have 1 or 2 dogs but on the dogs themselves. Limiting how many dogs are allowed at a table doesn't prevent biting. My dogs have NEVER bitten anyone nor would they and they have zero aggression. This pet policy is unlike any other policy anywhere I have ever been. There are places that say zero pets allowed and that's okay. It's better to not allow any dogs if they are afraid of dogs having issues. Now I wasn't accused of having badly behaved dogs just too many because they have this new pet policy of only 2 dogs because they had an issue with someone completely different having an aggressive dog, not us. This pet policy won't remove the problem of aggressive dogs. It's better to say no pets on the patio at all or reserve the right to kick out badly behaved dogs if they don't follow normal pet rules. I'm very upset read more