Friendly and fast service. Clean and spotless ( i like to…read morecome here early morning like when they just open ) Delicious food. Specially the clam chowder.

We ordered the regular fish & chips and the baja fish tacos. The fish & chips were delicious!!…read more Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The fries were very good too. The cole slaw just lacked a little salt. By the way, the salt just came out of the shaker like water. The fish tacos were very good, but the tortilla chips were so-so. Not crispy, but not stale...somewhere in between. They also ran out of coke zero around 12:00 to 12:30 range. The order takers were nice, the food came in a reasonable amount of time, and the over-all experience was good. We would come back again!

I've been coming here for over 25 years and love it. The location has great ambiance: the inside is…read morea converted house and you dine in a number of different rooms. The outdoor patio is also very nice and calming, as well as comfortably shaded (which is great on a hot day). The food is great, and I think they are especially good on sweet breakfast items. The beignets are wonderful: crispy in the outside and soft on the inside. They aren't hollow like other beignets I've had, but I actually prefer this version. It's kinda like a light cake consistency. The sauce with them is also superb. My niece got the breakfast sandwich and I was quite envious. The combo of bacon, egg, cheese and brioche is solid, and if I could do it over again I'd order that with the hash brown (to be inserted in the sandwich). I got the chili verde and it was good, but I'd say other breakfast items I've had (the pancakes, the Benedict) are more uniquely stand out good.

Stopped by to try this place and waited maybe 10 minutes before we were seated. Wasn't too long…read more The inside looks pretty cool, but it's dimly lit and was a bit muggy when we went. So we decided to sit outside where it felt a bit more open. We got a corner spot that was secluded, which was perfect for the kids! Our waiter was very attentive and nice. We tried the chocolate French toast and presentation was amazing- taste... not so much. Overall the food is great for a demographic that doesn't value flavor and too much salt. We left 80% of the food because we couldn't enjoy it. If you like your eggs like they serve at hotel continental breakfasts-- you'll enjoy this place!

SERVICE: Located right at the pier. The parking rules are…read moredifferent 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.

Ugh! Another disappointing meal here! We ordered the captain's seafood broiler $45!!! Major false…read moreadvertising 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.

So happy they still have this location and so close to the beach. As I had a nice beach day with…read morethe family, the stomach started grumbling. Walked right over to Dukes which is literally foot steps from the beach. To my surprise, not only was it pretty busy with the World Cup on every TV, but impressively, it didn't stop the service or kitchen from being super fast. Very impressive. I ordered to go this time so I could get back to parenting and enjoying the weather. Had to be quick so I could enjoy my time before it cools down and my sunburn fully sets in. I ordered the Gizmo which is basically a grilled chicken club on sourdough. It was great. Really don't have anything to add to that other than I would highly recommend it. Anyone who doesn't love a chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich might have some taste bud issues... It came with in-house made potato chips and those were also wonderful. I smashed that thing and literally went right to sleep in my chair. What a perfect beach day thanks to Dukes. To add to my food experiences and recommendations here, the time before this, I ordered the fish and chips. In my case it was the fried fish and sweet potato fries. It was so flavorful and crispy. I highly recommend eating it there or hopefully near by so it doesn't lose that fresh crunch. However, you have to get any and all fries with their Ranch. I had to get extra as I couldn't seem to get enough. Obviously every fry needed to have a disgusting amount of ranch on it. Everything I had from here so far has been incredibly tasty and I would recommend it anytime you're in the area. Can't go wrong with good food and the beach with in skipping distance from one another.

Ambiance was good. Food was ok. Service was horrible…read more It was not that crowded and I know we were the last to be served during the time that we arrived. Place has a few arcade games as well as a bar and tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Hopefully your experience will be better.

I am now a huge fan of Yard Bar & Grill. (Visualize beautiful fireworks going off and no pet is…read moresad. Just pure happiness. I was part of a party that reserved the back patio. We were celebrating retiring teachers and staff! The service was fabulous! Shout out to Hannah! I am 96.4% sure that is her name. Smiling, always around to take orders, make suggestions, clear plates, etc. I thought she was terrific. The drinks were great. The table where I sat raved about them. The food was yummy. I loved the caesar salad and the onion rings. The tacos and chips were the bomb as well. The cookie with ice cream dessert was an incredible surprise. The menu description did not do it justice. It was a large chocolate chip cookie cooked in a small cast iron skillet with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. Scrumpdidlicious I can see Yard Bar & Grill as part of my new fun thrift store routine. Shop til I drop and then reward myself with a beverage and that fab cookie skillet ice cream thingy. In summary, if you have a group celebration call the Yard Bar & Grill. You will be so pleased. They even let us decorate! #grateful

This place is a great addition to downtown. We only had cocktails and wings but the wings were so…read moregood and fresh. The thirsty sauce was yummy although next time I think I'll get half and half. Service was great, place is super clean. Next time we will try the patio out back, the music was cranked up back there so we sat at the front bar.

Last December, a friend came across The Cave while looking for a place to have lunch in Ventura and…read moresuggested we give it a try. I'm really glad he did because it's the kind of place I probably wouldn't have found on my own. The first thing that caught our attention was the self-serve wine dispensers lined with bottles ready to sample. We had a lot of fun walking back and forth, looking over the different selections, and deciding what to taste next. Being able to sample wines by the ounce before committing to a full glass made the whole experience feel interactive. I especially liked that I could compare different Cabernet Sauvignons side by side, which isn't something you get to do very often. After trying a few different Cabernets, Chimney Rock ended up being my favorite. The dining room added to the experience. The cave-like ceilings, warm lighting, and comfortably spaced tables made it easy to settle in, enjoy our lunch, and catch up without feeling cramped or rushed. If you enjoy trying different wines, it's easy to lose track of time here. We started with a cheese plate, which turned out to be much more generous than I expected. It came with a nice assortment of cheeses, crisp apple slices, grapes, candied walnuts, crostini, and a savory relish on the side. It was a great dish to share with our wine. My friend ordered the tuna poke tower, and we shared the cheese flatbread and sweet potato fries. I went with the Original Cave Salad with salmon, which came with a generous piece of perfectly cooked salmon over fresh greens, apples, grapes, walnuts, and blue cheese. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous enough that we left completely satisfied. One thing I appreciated was that we never felt rushed. Lunch naturally turned into an afternoon of catching up, comparing notes on the different wines, and deciding which pours we wanted to try next. Before we left, we wandered through the wine shop one more time. If you discover a favorite during lunch, you can pick up a bottle before heading home, which is a nice touch. I'm really glad my friend found this place. The next time I'm in Ventura, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Had a baby shower scheduled on a Saturday and left completely disappointed. Firstly, we scheduled…read morethis event and paid a deposit well over 6 weeks ago. The day before, the owner Michele couldn't seem to find the paperwork where we discussed menu, family style, decor, budget etc. Thankfully, we went in the day before to double check everything. Not only were we met with a misogynistic retort to everything we talked about but he did not clarify any details that we later found out would be important. The day of the event, we accidentally hit a bottle of wine bringing in the decorations. Total accident! During the party, we had to constantly find our server (super nice guy but terrible service) to take drink orders, to take food orders, and to clear the table and bring to go boxes. Drinks weren't refilled. We cut and served the cake we brought. Then our bill comes and surprising to us, we were charged a room fee (which I confirmed they DID NOT have prior to booking), charged a cake fee (just for them to store it in their fridge and NEVER told there would be a fee for bringing a dessert, despite Michele asking the day before if we were bringing our own or using them for dessert), and he charged us $50 for the bottle we accidentally broke. With all these extra charges, in addition to already paying a deposit, we were way over the previously discussed budget. I never would have agreed to his idea of everyone ordering individual dishes instead of family style plus his outrageous extra fees had I know it was going to blow the budget. He had every opportunity to tell us there is a cake fee (never have I EVER had to pay a fee to bring a cake- even our server said he felt it was in poor taste to charge us for that). We refused to pay the room fee because we already put down a deposit and were never told there would be these extraneous charges! The terrible ending happened when I slipped and fell (8 months pregnant) in the front of the restaurant RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE OWNER, who stood over me as I was on the ground, and said "you must have slipped on the wine you spilled." Never offered concern, never offered to help me and never apologized. A staff member from the kitchen ran out to help me despite Michel being an arms length from me, looking down on me. Such a disgrace. My dress was dirtied from their floor and I was left with bruises on my knees the next day. No wet floor sign, clearly the floor wasn't cleaned up properly or dried. We will never patronize this restaurant again. What was meant to be a beautiful event turned into a calamity met with a chauvinist owner who lacks customer service and compassion.

Last night my husband and I popped into Ox and Ocean for the first time and the hostess Leah was so…read moresweet and caring. She greeted us with a warm smile and strong conversation. My waitress Rachel was on top of everything and the food was perfectly seasoned and cooked well. 10/10 Will be coming again soon!

OUTSTANDING steak!!…read more I went to a Michelin-starred restaurant last week... and honestly, this place blew it away. The host, service, and kitchen absolutely crushed it from start to finish. I don't leave reviews often, but when I do, it's because a place really impressed me. I hope you have as amazing an experience as I did I'm pretty sure you will. And a special shoutout to Sergio he's a wizard. He knows exactly what to recommend and provides fantastic customer service. Thanks for making an already great meal even better!

If your looking for a cute trendy place to have a great lunch or dinner than don't look any…read morefurther, Rumfish y Vino is an awesome spot to check out with AMAZING FOOD. If you love seafood, you gotta check this place out in Ventura. Located right off Main Street, you will find them in the middle of Palm Street. Great ambiance and decor at this resteraunt. They have a bar with TVs so good place to catch sports as we are there for the World Cup. We ordered the grilled malhi tacos and the tuna melt. Both dishes will run you around $20 bucks and THE QUALITY HERE IS SUPERB. Food is very flavorful and fresh. Both items were a 10/10 and can't reccomend enough. Cant wait to come back and try a couple dishes that caught my eye from their menu. Thanks Rumfish y Vino for the great food and hospitality. Till next time!

Have been here many times but it's been a while, seems like happy hour or the kitchen has changed!…read moreService was fine and patio was lovely as always. Ordered the usual Watermelon Mojito and fish taco. The tortilla was extremely oily and flat and smooth unlike any tortilla I've seen. The grilled mahi mahi was very overcooked, dry and almost dusty tasting, I did not finish the taco. Fries were okay. I've been here for many meals but something seems to be different! I usually love the flatbread pizza, the leche de tigre ceviche is not what you'd hope of a true leche de tigre. Dragonfruit caipiroska is on the bland side but love the mojito. Still enjoy the $9 and $10 wines and cocktails.

Beer Pressure…read more Classic American Pub located in Ventura that features over one hundred beers on tap and classic American comfort foods in a surprisingly family-friendly environment. The Good: * Beyond all the beers on tap, they also have a full bar. * Service was friendly and pretty good overall. * Secret menu for both food and drink. Shhhh...! * Their wings were fantastic! You've really gotta try the Strawbanero (Strawberry-Habanero) sauce, as it was a sweet and savory bite that had all three of us fighting over. * Buffalo Barrels (aka Tater Tots) were worth the $5 upgrade. But, I'm somewhat of a Tater Tot junkie, so take that advice for what it's worth. * Fries were fantastic, as well. * Short Rib Melt was delicious, but very, very rich. It could've used a little relief like some pickles either on it or on the side. The Meh: * They do have their own parking lot, but it is smallish and can fill up fast. There is some street parking available, as well. The Ugly: * They had a lot of beers that were out of commission, including several that I was pretty excited to try. =/ Conclusion: Great spot to get your suds and spuds!

Came here for a late lunch with my girlfriends that were visiting from out of town. Service was…read moregreat because our drinks were filled and food came out pretty quickly. The portions are Large!! I got the short rib sandwich with sweet potato fries. One friend got the carnitas nachos (also sooo tasty) and another got a shrimp wrap. No drinks for us but the happy hour menu looked fun. Would love to come back and check that out b

Stopped in for a visit on the way home from Santa Barbara…read more One of my husband's favorite IPAs Cool vibe , staff are great & friendly Lots of parking - DOG friendly Great beer!!!

Hands down the best brewery in Ventura !! It's a place where you have to experience!! Great service…read moreand food ! The views are out of this world and the atmosphere is amazing!! Why are you still reading ? Just get up and go !!!