El Jarocho Seafood

4.4 (284 reviews)

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Roger V.

Ok so the food was excellent tasting. I got Shrimp Tacos, 1 a la Parrilla and 1 breaded. The parrilla came with veggies on a corn tortilla(2) and unfortunately dissolved with the juices so I ate it more like a taco salad, the bread one came on a large flour tortilla and with some lettuce and avocado definitely looked less appealing than the parrilla one, could use some chipotle sauce to help out the flavor. My biggest negative was the time, it took them 40 minutes to give me my food and I ordered at 1:20 got food at 2:02. Lucky I had an hour lunch that day but I could have been told ahead of placing my order incase I was in a hurry and had a 30 minute lunch. Will be back at different time to see if service is faster.

Fish tacos were huge and delicious, tripas, cabeza, asada, and carnitas were also good

Junce L.

My friend and his family were in town and they wanted fish tacos and this is the best place i know for it. I like how they fry their tripas too. Ambiance is typical family owned, hole in the wall vibe. Staff was friendly, price was reasonable, and servings were generous. Heads up: no pickled carrots/peppers/onion :( Definitely coming back and highly recommend.

Anna C.

On our way to Santa Barbara we stop by here to get a quick bite. We got a shrimp cocktail. It was DELICIOUS very fresh. I hhighly recommend this place. It's a small hole in the wall, but food was great. The waiter was friendly with us.

Absolutely the best ceviche I've ever had. Big portions and excellent food. We will be back.

Adanari Z.

This place is the spot for shrimp cocktails! When I tell you that this is the best I think I've ever had! The broth in the cocktail is so flavorful and doesn't need anything added. They give you a side of habanero salsa that adds such great spiciness. So many shrimp that you get one in every bite and plenty of avocado too. You get complimentary chips and a self-serve salsa bar which had so many delicious options. Their green salsa and avocado salsa were my favorite. My husband had the shrimp burrito and loved it as well! This is 100% my go to spot for mariscos now and I can't wait to try other items.

Arvin V.

Carne asada burrito and shrimp cocktail. Reasonably priced, considering the hike in most things nowadays. Burrito came on a hot plate. Taste was good, but had some grizzle. The plating was boring. It was just a burrito on a white plate. Shrimp cocktail (large size) was good but a bit too sweet. It had a lot of shrimp which was good. Service: No server. Order at the counter, and a person will bring food to your table. Overall, no regret in trying out a new place but not a place I would return to eagerly.

V M.

Here on a trip from Seattle to visit family we wanted some good Mexican food, and we got it here! The coctel grande was incredible and absolutely full of delicious chunks of tender seafood, great value. The service was super nice and welcoming. It was a wonderful day to sit outside at the nice shaded tables. I would love to come here again!

I have been a patron of this establishment for over 20 years now. Always delicious no matter the order and something suitable for everyone, from authentic Mexican dishes to yummy food for the little ones. Owner Chef Daniel and his family are always so pleasant and take great pride in the food they make and serve. Best shrimp cocktails around and so much more. Highly recommended!

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Felipe O.

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Hidden gem in Ventura, seafood cocktail is great! . Also chilaquiles awesome. And good prices.

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One of my favorite places for chilaquiles verdes and the shrimp cocktail by far the best I've had.

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What happen to just regular green salsa please bring it back :( this place is good. Also can my hubby just order a side of mole please make this a thing again back then he could but now they have changed the rules here and there they will let him buy it. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - We just want green salsa the one pictured is sour and very lemony - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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This place has changed so much over the last weeks/months I go in and don't see Jarocho the owner anymore, maybe they changed owners? Before everyone used to be super nice & welcoming. The food was so amazing. Today I was very disappointed customer service is change and so is the taste. What a disappointment I hope jarocho is back soon or this business is going downhill. Ladies are very rude and unprofessional. read more

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Ok so the food was excellent tasting. I got Shrimp Tacos, 1 a la Parrilla and 1 breaded. The parrilla came with veggies on a corn tortilla(2) and unfortunately dissolved with the juices so I ate it more like a taco salad, the bread one came on a large flour tortilla and with some lettuce and avocado definitely looked less appealing than the parrilla one, could use some chipotle sauce to help out the flavor. My biggest negative was the time, it took them 40 minutes to give me my food and I ordered at 1:20 got food at 2:02. Lucky I had an hour lunch that day but I could have been told ahead of placing my order incase I was in a hurry and had a 30 minute lunch. Will be back at different time to see if service is faster. read more

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My friend and his family were in town and they wanted fish tacos and this is the best place i know for it. I like how they fry their tripas too. Ambiance is typical family owned, hole in the wall vibe. Staff was friendly, price was reasonable, and servings were generous. Heads up: no pickled carrots/peppers/onion :( Definitely coming back and highly recommend. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Fish tacos were huge and delicious, tripas, cabeza, asada, and carnitas were also good - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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On our way to Santa Barbara we stop by here to get a quick bite. We got a shrimp cocktail. It was DELICIOUS very fresh. I hhighly recommend this place. It's a small hole in the wall, but food was great. The waiter was friendly with us. read more

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Veronica J.

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Absolutely the best ceviche I've ever had. Big portions and excellent food. We will be back. read more

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Joseph M.

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This place has the best tacos I've ever had. So damn good, I can't believe how delicious.

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Adanari Z.

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This place is the spot for shrimp cocktails! When I tell you that this is the best I think I've ever had! The broth in the cocktail is so flavorful and doesn't need anything added. They give you a side of habanero salsa that adds such great spiciness. So many shrimp that you get one in every bite and plenty of avocado too. You get complimentary chips and a self-serve salsa bar which had so many delicious options. Their green salsa and avocado salsa were my favorite. My husband had the shrimp burrito and loved it as well! This is 100% my go to spot for mariscos now and I can't wait to try other items. read more

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Yanny L.

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The costumer service sucked!! Rude ladies you ask for something and its like you bug them. Sucks because the food is good. Just the cashiers have a shitty attitude. read more

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Pretty good cocktail and service was good also and alway from all the busy spots in Ventura . Great food and burritos

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Michael R.

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It has been a while since the first time I that I dared try the delicious shrimp cocktail that this places servers up. Time after time the owner has put out a great seafood cocktail keeping up the consistency and flavor each time. The only reason for the downgrade on the stars from 5 to 4 is the rest of the menu. I can't in good conscience say that this place serves good or decent Mexican food because they don't. I have tried a variety of menu items and every single one has disappointed. It sucks because I know the seafood cocktails are good but when I go with someone who doesn't like fish, there is not anything else I can recommend to them. Oh well, at least this is a my go-to place for a cocktails and I'll just leave the Mexican food to other restaurants that can prepare a decent meal. read more

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Eric N.

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Service has become faster! The food tastes great and has authentic flavor , The portions are large. Price is reasonable

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Arvin V.

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Carne asada burrito and shrimp cocktail. Reasonably priced, considering the hike in most things nowadays. Burrito came on a hot plate. Taste was good, but had some grizzle. The plating was boring. It was just a burrito on a white plate. Shrimp cocktail (large size) was good but a bit too sweet. It had a lot of shrimp which was good. Service: No server. Order at the counter, and a person will bring food to your table. Overall, no regret in trying out a new place but not a place I would return to eagerly. read more

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Mari I.

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If you are craving a shrimp cocktail this is the place to come. The restaurant is very small so it does have limited seating. I recently ordered a shrimp cocktail but with no pulp. I placed a pick up order and they are always quick with to go orders. The employees are always friendly too. I would love to try more items on their menu but you can never go wrong with a shrimp cocktail. read more

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V M.

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Here on a trip from Seattle to visit family we wanted some good Mexican food, and we got it here! The coctel grande was incredible and absolutely full of delicious chunks of tender seafood, great value. The service was super nice and welcoming. It was a wonderful day to sit outside at the nice shaded tables. I would love to come here again! read more

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Delia C.

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Best shrimp cocktail in town!! Service was good! Came in close to closing time and they served us perfectly read more

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Parker C.

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I have been a patron of this establishment for over 20 years now. Always delicious no matter the order and something suitable for everyone, from authentic Mexican dishes to yummy food for the little ones. Owner Chef Daniel and his family are always so pleasant and take great pride in the food they make and serve. Best shrimp cocktails around and so much more. Highly recommended! read more

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Vivian C.

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Delicious hidden joint in Ventura! There's so many great seafood spots in the area but we came across this one on Yelp and it did not disappoint. We ordered the shrimp ceviche, the mixed ceviche, and fish tacos. All were fresh, flavorful, and the portions were good. The grilled fish tacos are definitely big but yummy! My favorite were the salsas THEY WERE ALL AMAZINGLY AUTHENTIC. I haven't been to a restaurant that has 5 homemade salsas that all taste fantastic, 10/10. The restaurant and parking lot are both small but they do have some tables out front and there is street parking available. They are busy and people were sharing the few available seats. Its a friendly community that will pass the large hot sauce around for everyone to have some. Small side note, the prices you see online are definitely accurate. Just FYI. I definitely recommend and plan to visit again. read more

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Shawn G.

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Tried this spot for weekend lunch. One fish, one shrimp. Two tacos were a big filling lunch. The only downside for me, I would prefer corn to flour tortillas. All of the salsas I tried from the salsa bar were excellent. Think I may have done myself a disservice by ordering tacos here because all of the other tables were getting great looking tostadas and cocteles. I will have to come back to try those items! Give this place a try when in North Ventura. read more

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Wendell L.

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Tasty food. Nice presentation. Friendly vibe. Reasonable pricing. What's not to like about El Jarocho? Thanks! read more

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Steve Y.

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Best Pastor tacos in Ventura!!! No doubt about it. The service is great also. read more

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A tiny little store that packs a string punch. They have everything but come for the seafood cocktails full of plump shrimp, tender octopus, or abalone. read more

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Cesar R.

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There tripa tacos are the best in Ventura! Service is always with a smile! Their cócteles de Camarón are really good too!

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Julia C.

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A great place to go eat seafood or Mexican food in general. Their cockteles de camarón are very good and have a lot of shrimp they don't skimp out on the seafood at all. I also like to eat their pollo empanizado. They are quick to bring your order out and the service is overall great. Only giving 4 stars because the location is very small and I wish they had more seating. read more

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Sage A.

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I always come here when I visit Ventura. This place never disappoints. The people that work here are always nice too. read more

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Alex B.

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Best cocteles around. If you've never had a coctel, you should, especially on a hot day. The staff is always friendly and their service is as good if not better than the food. Trust me, im big on service. Their menu is pretty extensive also, so there's plenty to choose from if you don't want the coctel, but definitely recommended. Thank you Jarocho! read more

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Drive by the place multiple times when I come down to work so I decide to stop by and have some breakfast. Small hole in the wall place with some of the tastiest food on the block!! They had out door seating and the staff is very friendly. They brought out some chips and salsa and the food came out pretty quick!! I was happy to stop by and support this small business. I will definitely come back! read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Chilaquiles with Red Sauce, I added chicken because I don't care for eggs. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Devin B.

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Let's just say I am beyond disappointed. How is a seafood spot that brags about how long they've been in the seafood business not DEVEIN the shrimp!!!! Stopped buy on a perfect spring day with a desire for shrimp tacos! I ordered 2 and with the tip it was $20 for 2 tacos. I thought I found the ultimate spot for that price, yet I was as mentioned beyond disappointed. Every shrimp still had the shitty vein still intact!! To top it off it was two flimsy tortilla with fajita peppers, a bagged salad mix and some sauce that tasted like watered down thousand island dressings. It was busy with a steady supply of people coming in and out and I'm sure some of the standard items they make that are not seafood may be good but I won't be back unfortunately after seeing the lack of prep on the shrimp. read more

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Estefany F.

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So happy to live on the Westside of Ventura and live so close to El Jarocho. Their menu includes various seafood choices. I love their carne asada burritos with salsa verde. read more

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Después de casi 3 años y estar fuera de la bella ciudad de Ventura vine a uno de mis favoritos restaurantes, lamentablemente no puedo decir eso ya. Ordene un coctel de camarones y una mojarra frita cual lo estaba frita por fuera cruda por dentro y el cóctel mi hija se lo termina casi todo y esta vez me dijo que sabía malo usualmente no le tomo fotos a mi comida pero bueno alomejor pa la próxima podria estar mejor read more

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This place was not bad , wish I would have got the seafood though. I was craving a burrito so I ordered a California drenched in green sauce , their green sauce was really tasty , flavorful with a hint of spice. The California burrito could have had more meat in it and maybe a bit more cheese and French fries but it was overall pretty good but not amazing . They give you some chips and salsa while you wait again the green sauce in my opinion was the best followed by the pico style salsa and then the red salsa. The pics of the seafood looked pretty darn good, wish I would have ordered some instead. I also got a taco de buche as a starter and that was freakin amazing I'd definitely order that again and I hear their Al Pastor is pretty good too. Overall good experience , I like that it's easy to get to right off the avenue , And they have a nice size patio with tables to eat outside. read more

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Jillian T.

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Amazing ceviche!! The burritos and tacos are also very good. Staff is so nice and the little storefront is so cute. The best!

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If you enjoy a delicious cocktail then I recommend you come here! I drive across town to come get what I consider the best shrimp cocktail in the county, maybe even southern Cali. and believe me I've had a few from San Diego al the way up state Morgan Hill. You must come and try it when you're in Ventura! FYI: if you like spicy ask for extra Habenero read more

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Daniel L.

Ohh yeah!!! Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate the good…

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Just wanted to update with some photos. This restaurant is outstanding. Very consistent. I f***ing love this place. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Shrimp cocktail LOADED with succulent shrimp the cocktail itself has SO MUCH flavor, you just need to add heat to your liking - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Honestly this place is delicious!!! Im sad I didn't know about this place sooner! Ceviche was delicious and generous portions! My boyfriend had the Aguachiles which he loved! Only thing missing was a nice cold beer! I will definitely be back! Everything else on the menu looked great also! read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Ceviche tostada... delicious - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Daniel L.

Thank you for your feedback we hope to see you again soon to try more…

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I absolutely love the agua Chiles. They're some of my favorite from Ventura County. Definitely recommend this place come check it out if you're in the area read more

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Britt C.

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This place has amazing, but expensive ceviche. All of their food is great but cost has risen tremendously. All to say that I still enjoy dining here, just way less frequently. read more

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Small mom & pop shop that's perfect for a quick bite. The ceviche was incredibly fresh and well balanced, and all the food was beautifully plated. Owner is also really generous and made sure we were taken care of. read more

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819 N Ventura Ave
Ventura, CA 93001
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(805) 652-1856
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What time does El Jarocho Seafood open?

El Jarocho Seafood opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Wednesday.El Jarocho Seafood opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does El Jarocho Seafood close?

El Jarocho Seafood is closed on Monday.El Jarocho Seafood closes at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.El Jarocho Seafood closes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue, Thu-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWed 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Does El Jarocho Seafood take credit cards?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood takes credit cards.

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Does El Jarocho Seafood have catering options?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood does have catering options.

Does El Jarocho Seafood serve alcohol?

No, El Jarocho Seafood does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Jarocho Seafood allow dogs?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood allows dogs.

Does El Jarocho Seafood have TVs?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Jarocho Seafood have bike parking?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood has bike parking.

Does El Jarocho Seafood have outdoor seating?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood has outdoor seating options.

Does El Jarocho Seafood have parking?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Jarocho Seafood wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Jarocho Seafood is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Jarocho Seafood have free WiFi?

No, El Jarocho Seafood does not have free WiFi.

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A family own restaurant with the best of the Mexican flavors, more than 20 years giving you the best seafood cocktails..

History

Established in 1998.

El jarocho started at other restaurants serving the best seafood cocktails with his own receipe.

Meet the Business Owner: Daniel L.

The owner is passionate on what he does he loves to cook and serve the people with the best

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Outstanding seafood, prompt service from a friendly and welcoming staff.... Diner here twice,…read moreeverything was top shelf.

Terrific! Visiting Ventura for a few days so stopped by here for lunch on a lowkey Monday…read moreafternoon. Not a single complaint to be had. The blueberry margarita and limoncello beverages were my two drinks of choice, recommended by our lovely waitress Bethany. I liked my drinks a little sweet and girly and both fit that vibe. Shared some oysters with the wife and some crab cakes, they all hit the spot and were solid appetizers to start with. I also got a cup of clam chowder before my main meal. One of the better clam chowders I've had to date. Nice and creamy, fresh and satisfying, it almost had me wishing I ordered a bowl instead. My wife tried mine too and had to order her own right after. The lobster roll with some fries was my main course. So good! The bun was lightly toasted and crisp and the lobster was just sweet and buttery without being too heavy. Very satisfying. And then finally I had to wrap things up with a dessert. Their strawberry basque cheesecake was the easy choice for me. This is the kind of dessert where everyone says they're just going to have a bite and suddenly half of it is gone. I'm glad I split it because I could have easily indulged and eaten the whole thing on my own if the temptation was there. And again, service was excellent. It wasn't particularly busy when we were there. The drinks came in a little slow because there was only one bartender and the bar was busy but otherwise, our waitress checked in on us a healthy amount of times to see if we needed anything or to refill our waters. We sat outside so nice ambiance too. We went to three restaurants while visiting this area and this was the only one I really felt compelled to write a review for. Certainly recommend it.

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Delicious food and drinks. Great atmosphere and the…read morebartender was very friendly and nice.

One would never guess what is behind the simple Rumfish signage at the end of Main on Palm. My…read morefirst trip was years ago and I've been back several times since. It is great for any special occasion and offers inside and outside dining. I suggested this restaurant to my out of town guests to celebrate my dear friend's birthday. Rumfish did not disappoint. The Spring weather is beautiful in Ventura so we sat outside. Service is prompt and casual. It was crowded even on a Thursday evening, but the outdoor area is spacious. Everything from appetizers to dessert is fresh and first class. Seafood options are plentiful and seasoned perfectly. The only downside is that parking is limited - only one handicapped spot for two busy restaurants. No parking signs prevent street parking up Palm.

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Eric Ericssons Fish Co

Favorite Food: small Delicious menu, a small bar, and MadeWest Brewery is upstairs…read more Service: The people are friendly. You pick up your order at the counter. Zay's The Best bartender. Ambience: You're at the beach, on the pier. Can be loud (ish) or chilly, but n nothing tops the views and vibe. They play good music too. Very family friendly. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

I came here with 6 adults and 4 small children. There was a 20% service charge for parties of 10 or…read moremore. This is standard for most places with an actual server in a sit down restaurant but the thing is this place is fast casual. You order at a counter, NO server, nobody bringing your food to you, nobody asking how you're doing, nobody cleaning your table for you. The customer does it all yet they charge you for 20% gratuity. It's the same service if you went to McDonald's or Jack in the box. I asked if they can atleast help find a table for all of us to sit together and they said it's up to us to find it ourselves. $60 for gratuity on top of high priced foods. I questioned the policy to the cashier who literally just said it's the owners policy, ran my card with the 20% gratuity, and that was it. I would have just eaten somewhere else if my family wasn't so hungry. I know my review won't mean much to visitors, or even to the owner. I rarely ever leave negative reviews. I have been coming here since they opened and was excited to share the food with my family on our vacation and the experience left such a sour taste in my mouth. This is definitely the last time I will be coming here or recommending this place.

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Spencer Makenzie's Fish

This place might feel like a hole-in-the-wall, but it's right in the heart of Ventura -- and it…read moreabsolutely delivers. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming. Great bar setup, relaxed atmosphere, and a fun, lively environment without feeling overwhelming. The service was super friendly -- the kind of place where you immediately feel comfortable. Now the food... excellent across the board. The fish and chips were battered perfectly -- light, crispy, and packed with flavor. Not greasy, just done right. My son ordered the carne asada tacos and couldn't stop talking about how good they were. He loved the seasoning and the flavor. I had the ahi burger, and it was cooked perfectly -- great texture, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. My wife ordered the original fish tacos, and they were outstanding. Fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and great quality overall. One thing we really appreciated was the three different house sauces they offer. Each one was excellent and totally changes the experience depending on your palate. Whether you like something sweet, spicy, or slightly tangy to balance everything out, they've got you covered. It's a nice touch that lets everyone customize their meal. You can really taste the freshness in everything. It's a great family-friendly spot but also perfect if you just want to hang out at the bar and enjoy good food and good vibes. We had an awesome time and will definitely be back.

This place is supposed to be a must try in Ventura and I read that it's one of the best seafood…read moretaco and burritos spots in California but it's not comparable to some great LA spots. First of all there were no Latinos in the restaurant as patrons and that was the first sign. We ordered the shrimp taco's, ahi tuna tacos and a burrito w grilled fish and shrimp the tortillas where cold ish grocery store quality -mission flour tortillas. The tacos had more mostly cabbage than shrimp and they were underwhelming. The burritos were ok but not great overall food was a let down. Service also not great still don't why people love this place must be nostalgic. L

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Tempura Fish and Chips

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Carne Asada Street Tacos

Brophy Bros - Ventura

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Great Place, love the Fish and Chips there. Also a very friendly and professional service.read more

Great food great service and atmosphere is very nice…read more......................................................................................................

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Bowl of New England Clam Chowder

Brophy bartender showing some appreciation for our guests.

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Fish n Chips ~Beer battered and served with house salad, fries and or coleslaw

Wild Local Seafood

Have been wanting to check out this place for a while and I finally made my way there on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. They didn't have much left for sale after the Saturday Fisherman's Market. The staff was helpful and told me they'll have new catches available on Friday. I went back Friday after work and there was a lot more items to choose from. The sea urchin was calling out to me so I had to buy two trays since one is never enough. I was hoping to get some cerviche too but it wouldn't be ready for another half hour. I also got the ahi tuna, coho salmon and California halibut. Everything was very fresh and delicious! This is definitely a great spot to get fresh seafood, especially if you don't want to wait until the Saturday market.

It is very hard, these days, to find wild caught fish. We are so fortunate to have a local market…read moreto get local wild caught salmon. We won't buy the farm raised seafood. Those fish are raised in unhealthy conditions and the meat can't be good for you. We've always gotten high quality seafood & service at Wild Local. Worth it!!

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Freshly prepared fish for sale!

Fresh Caught Bluefin Tuna Ready to be prepared for sale...

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On The Alley

My wife and I have been to this place for the past back to back weekends. The food is fantastic but…read morethe service is next level. We had an issue with our order and Sophia went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. My wife and I have two young toddlers with our hands full, so awesome acts of kindness go along way for us. Sophia is amazing, and the food is come enjoy!

On the Alley and is the partners with Brophy Brothers and now Do delivery…read moreYes you can get your Brophy on ! Monday through Thursday with free parking and now they have delivery in the range to your house if you qualify ! So on Friday Saturday and Sunday get it delivered to your place! We just got fish & chips and clam chowder and tripping crab salad delivered it was wonderful !

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Covered patio view of the Ventura Harbor

Cioppino

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The view

Andria's Seafood Restaurant & Market

Great lunch spot, excellent harbor location, one menu trap to know about. We've eaten at Andria's a…read morefew times now and it's a reliable, great lunch spot right on the Ventura harbor. The location alone is worth it, and they do fried seafood platters as well as anywhere around. Good portions, good fry, good harbor views to go with it. One caveat worth flagging for future diners. Some items on the menu are offered "Parmesan" style, and if you're picturing something like a parmesan crusted fried shrimp, that is not what you're getting. It comes out essentially as chicken parm style treatment, covered in marinara and mozzarella, turning what should be a crispy fried seafood dish into something closer to a fish pizza. Learned that one the hard way and won't be ordering it that way again. Stick to the straightforward fried preparations and you'll have a great meal.

I came here again on my way back home from Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA. I usually get some…read morekind of fish and chips, but this time I got the grilled snapper with rice and garden salad. This was so delicious. The portion was huge. Customer service was great. I got there right before they opened, so the line wasn't too long yet. The line is almost always long at this restaurant. The restaurant has plenty of tables and chairs, especially at the back at the patio. If you're a seafood lover, I highly recommend Andria's. :)

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You pay in a different station than where you order

California Halibut & Chips

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Captain's Combo and Chips - Fried Fish, Scallops, Shrimp, and Calamari.

Ventura Crab N Spice

GETTING HERE:…read more Ventura Crab N Spice is located a few doors down from The Habit on Telephone in Ventura. The footprint is the Winco shopping center. REVIEW: First timer here (what.) and it was so good! Quiet, not too busy on the day we went (during the week). I remember in my baby years of Yelp I used to note that a restaurant was "good" if it was busy. Post-shutdown and currently 2026, it's OK to me if it's ghost town inside. :) We ordered the Clam Chowder Bowl and Sweet Potato Fries. GREAT! The chowder had nice flavor and was thick, and the clam pieces were tasty. The bread was warm and soft, so full of flavor. Service was good. Love the vibe inside, too. Love the decor and the entire vibe. As much as I love seafood, I can't wait to go back to try their other menu items. Thank you for a great meal. Highly recommend!

I had a really disappointing experience at Crab N Spice…read more We arrived around 7:50 PM, knowing they close at 8 PM. There was no wait, and we stood there for about 10 minutes without being helped. Finally, a waitress came over around 8:05 PM and told us they were closed at 8 and couldn't seat us. That doesn't make sense--if you close at 8, you should still be seating guests before that time, especially when they've been waiting and there's no line. The lack of communication and basic customer service was frustrating and unprofessional. It wasn't about the timing it was about how it was handled. Standing there with no acknowledgment and then being turned away last minute is just bad service. Definitely not the experience we expected.

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Star Crab

WOW WOW WOW!!! It's…read moreinsane how good this place is! Honestly, I wasn't expecting it to be this good based on the outside appearance, but it did not disappoint one bit. We did arrive a little late, so we weren't able to dine in but based on looks it's a really quiet place where I'd be a nice date place., the guy working there was so nice and encouraged us to order to go -- which we gladly did. We ordered a little bit of everything: shrimp, clams, crab legs, and all the sides. The only thing they didn't have was eggs, which is a little sad because a seafood boil with eggs is just top tier. But let me tell you... the flavor made up for it completely. Everything was so rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The whole time we were eating we just kept saying how good it was and how much flavor everything had. It was a total hit! We got so much food and the price honestly wasn't bad at all. I can truly say this is wayyyyy better than Boiling Crab, no doubt. I already can't wait to come back this weekend for round two -- and this time I definitely want to eat inside to get the full experience. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone who loves a good seafood boil!

The Spice Was So Good, Everything Came Out Good. The Service Was Exceptional And Very Informative…read moreOn The Menu. The Place Looks Great, Enough Seating For Anyone.

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Brophy Bros - Ventura

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Great Place, love the Fish and Chips there. Also a very friendly and professional service.read more

Great food great service and atmosphere is very nice…read more......................................................................................................

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Bowl of New England Clam Chowder

Brophy bartender showing some appreciation for our guests.

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Fish n Chips ~Beer battered and served with house salad, fries and or coleslaw

Aloha Steakhouse

Decided to check this place out. Made reservations online for a booth. Got there and was seated…read moreshortly with my seating request. Was not too crowded, but definitely the waiting staff were busy. Our waiter was absolutely amazing, he kept us in check, made sure our drinks were filled without us asking. We had the top sirloin and ribeye steak dinner which were cooked perfectly. I wish I coulda hugged the chef that made them, it was served hot and the taste was juicy, my mouth is watering writing this review, Ha! We cleared our plate cleaned! Lastly, I wanted dessert. Without a doubt, our server knew exactly what I wanted once I said "dessert". KONA PIE, was the bomb sticky bomb!!! My dear people, I hope you enjoy dining here as I did. We were thanked by the manager or owner for coming to try their food. Our Aladdin (cant remember his name) of a waiter was on top of his game for anything we asked for he got it! Hats off to the master cooks who crafted our steaks to perfection

Went for lunch at the Bar Food and drinks was wonderful like…read morealways! My wife enjoyed the Bloody Maria Luau its lunch in a glass !

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Eric Ericssons Fish Co

Favorite Food: small Delicious menu, a small bar, and MadeWest Brewery is upstairs…read more Service: The people are friendly. You pick up your order at the counter. Zay's The Best bartender. Ambience: You're at the beach, on the pier. Can be loud (ish) or chilly, but n nothing tops the views and vibe. They play good music too. Very family friendly. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

I came here with 6 adults and 4 small children. There was a 20% service charge for parties of 10 or…read moremore. This is standard for most places with an actual server in a sit down restaurant but the thing is this place is fast casual. You order at a counter, NO server, nobody bringing your food to you, nobody asking how you're doing, nobody cleaning your table for you. The customer does it all yet they charge you for 20% gratuity. It's the same service if you went to McDonald's or Jack in the box. I asked if they can atleast help find a table for all of us to sit together and they said it's up to us to find it ourselves. $60 for gratuity on top of high priced foods. I questioned the policy to the cashier who literally just said it's the owners policy, ran my card with the 20% gratuity, and that was it. I would have just eaten somewhere else if my family wasn't so hungry. I know my review won't mean much to visitors, or even to the owner. I rarely ever leave negative reviews. I have been coming here since they opened and was excited to share the food with my family on our vacation and the experience left such a sour taste in my mouth. This is definitely the last time I will be coming here or recommending this place.

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New England Clam Chowder

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Spicy Korean Brussel Sprouts

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Lorraine M.

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11 years ago

Most delicious shrimp cocktail I've ever experienced so far. The food is consistently good.. it has been my 4th time to visit El Jarocho. The last that I've tried was Bistec Ranchero, it's totally flavorful. Fast and friendly service...absolutely recommended. read more

Victor G.

3

17

21

3 years ago

It's my friend el Jarocho but I'm very desapointment in my last visit. I ordered something very simple mixta ceviche abulon and octopus the tostada came with putoctopus and abulon almost nothing of fish basically almost pico de gallo tostada. Unveliable. read more

Aaron C.

523

3

2

7 years ago

My family and I stopped by on our way home to San Fernando Valley, we found this place on yelp, We decided to give it a try and the food was delicious, great costumer service, everything was perfect, I will definitely come back. read more

Rude C.

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2 years ago

Delicious Veracruz style cuisine that's unmatched in Ventura County, plus their customer service is warm and very friendly! The best seafood cocktails anywhere, they are packed with high quality fresh meats! read more

Yuan X.

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17

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9 years ago

Overall our experience was very good! This is a beautiful place and more importantly the food is excellent. Everything we tried was delicious. I will definitely go back again. read more

Cheater-Plxsma L.

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1

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3 years ago

they all get drunk and the boss was kissing a 15 year old girl on the cheek and was touching her and was talking to her about inappropriate stuff this man is in his 40s -50s read more

Glow S.

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4

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9 years ago

this place is okay, not bad place but the food make my stomach sick, the food wasn't that bad but not just me my family got sick i'm not coming back first and last time read more

Jesse Y.

52

17

14

9 years ago

Love this place, can't get enough of the amazing food and customer service. Everything is fresh and delicious food, highly recommended to everyone read more

Krystal M.

5

1

5 years ago

Great good, great price, amazing customer service. Worked in the area for two days and had lunch there both days