A local favorite for good reason. Fluid State is the kind of spot that's perfect for a casual lunch, dinner with friends, or grabbing a slice after a long day. The laid-back atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, and dog-friendly patio make it easy to settle in, and the full bar with 24 rotating taps of independent craft beer is a huge bonus. My go-to slices are the Fungus Amungus and the Dr. Pepperoni, but the real surprise is the Caesar salad. I know... ordering a salad at a pizza place sounds questionable, but I'm obsessed. The service is always friendly and efficient, and the quality for the price is hard to beat. Whether you're stopping in for a quick slice or staying awhile with friends, it's one of those places you'll keep coming back to. read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Pizza slices of Fungus Amungus & Dr. Pepperoni - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

FAVORITE IN ALL OF CA! STAFF...always awesome! Everything about this place is amazing. All of the pizzas are delicious. The menu continues to grow and get more interesting every time I visit. Actually live in San Diego and find reasons to travel up here "for work"...buuuut, also PIZZA. NO TVs! ALWAYS a killer Playlist! The beer is so interesting from light to dark. I always enjoy a little light reading when I review the different beer writeups. It's a buzzing cacophony of pizza-fueled jubilation! read more

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Each time we visit Fluid State, we like it more and more each time. The drink selection is great with mixed drinks and beer/wine as choices. Their food items can feed a huge family! And the vibe is family oriented! It right at the top of Main Street, so after you enjoy your time here you can walk through Downtown Ventura. read more

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Came here for dinner with my family. This is an order at the counter, sit yourself down kinda place. We were able to find street parking and a table easily. Ordered a few slices and a few other best sellers. 1. Dr Pepperoni -- Kids loved their slice. Thin crust with crunchy pepperoni. I went for the same and really liked the sourdough crust. 2. Fungus Amungus -- This had a generous amount of toppings on it and was flavorful. 3. Garlic Fries -- I loved that these were thin. Had the right amount of garlic flavor. 4. Pizza Fries -- This is one of their best sellers so had to try. It didn't disappoint. Was yummy. Interesting concept. I also got one of the rice beers (lager) which I really liked. The staff were friendly. Will come back here if in the area. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to go for a causal vibe and a solid drink! We typically just grab drinks here, but as it was happy hour we decided to try their meatballs! And boy were we disappointed: we spent five dollars for meatballs and it came with three little meatballs the size of a gum ball. Plus they were super dry. We learned our lesson: stick to the drinks! read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Meatballs on happy hour - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Cool spot @unemployedeater wrote about on IG. Ordered a clam pizza ahead for pickup. Wasn't ready yet so ordered green & pepperoni slices for the road while sitting at the bar. Tasted a few sours/beers but was driving to LA so only tasted this visit. Liked what I tried though. And hey Pliny on tap, my guy will love that! Loved the green slice the best, second pepperoni and sadly distant third on the clam. Admittedly it's trying to beat a clam pizza from Duxbury MA that no longer exists...just didn't even come close. read more

Nice outside area that is not quite a garden but still outdoors area in downtown Ventura. Great beer selections and variety of food. Pretzel is very good on happy hour read more

Always love Fluid state, stoped in for a Togo order and the lines were popping out the door down the sidewalk. The staff happy as usual handling patron after patron in a steady fashion. We ordered 3 whole pizzas a pizza fries and while we waited enjoyed one of their fantastic non alcoholic beers on the patio. I love their NA options they just have generic bs options they have good NA beer for those who choose to avoid alcohol or for those who prefer the responsible DD role. read more

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I can't believe I've never reviewed this place, I swear that I at least started to write a review at some point while I was waiting for my pizza?? Maybe I got too drunk and forgot about it? Yep, that might be it.. Anyways, I'm not going to say that the wait is always long (duhh, it's great food) I'm not going to say that it is always packed (duhh, it's great food) and I am definately not going to complain that they took the Street Fighter arcade away, ok that I am going to complain about :P The pizza cust is very delicious and the crazy combinations they have are always very enjoyable. My personal favorites are the Mushroom and the Clam pizza's especially with their hot sauce! It is definately a drive for us to come here but I would gladly make the drive for the great food and experience of eating at Fluid State. read more

I have been here soooo many times after my last review. I love this place. I typically sit outside and enjoy the vibe of Downtown Ventura. Service is friendly ! Drinks are great and the pizza ... delicious!!!! I was just here for the Dia de Los Muertos celebration and it was awesome! read more

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How have I never reviewed Fluid State Beer Garden? I've been coming here for years, and somehow skipped giving them the love they deserve. Their food has never disappointed. I was back in town this weekend after moving away a little over a year ago, and of course my BF and I had to stop in. We grabbed a couple slices--Mr. Greens is my forever obsession--but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The wings? Great. The pizza fries? Dangerous. Basically... you can't miss here. Always a win. read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Mr. Green Jean - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Casual spot for a quick bite. Ordered at the bar and received drinks immediately, didn't have to wait long and the food was great! Tons of outdoor seating if you have a big group read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Charcuterie Board - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Fluid State is where it's at in Ventura. They've got a large patio attached to the building, indoor seating, and an extended patio in the street with picnic tables. They have an extensive beer list and serve liquor as well along with delicious pizza, salads, wings, pretzels, cheese boards, and more. To cap it off, they have sourdough bagels on the weekends if you go early before they sell out. It's a walk up to the counter, order, and get buzzed sort of atmosphere which is fine by me until the line is long and you want another drink. We swung by a couple of times during our stay in Ventura to drink and grab a slice. The Dr. Steve Brûlé is where it's at with the ricotta and hot honey. We had the Fungus pizza which had way too many mushrooms on it and were super slimy. The pretzel was delicious and salad refreshing. The ruby nectar cider and citra powered jet pack hazy were very tasty and ice cold. read more

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I give this spot 5 stars because 10 are not possible. My friends and I stopped here for a beer and some pizza on the weekend. The building looks beautiful, must have been an old municipal building once. The beer tap list is phenomenal and runs the gamut. I saw beers I have never heard of or seen before. The pies they were dishing out were outta this world. We got a half and half of.... I can't even remember what but it was crazy tasty! Trust me on this one, you must stop here! read more

People always say there's no parking in SoCal, but they always forget to look on the freeways. We had a lazy start to a long drive from LA to Big Sur on a holiday weekend. Even the strongest of couples may find their relationship challenged when faced with gridlock in a dead heat along the highway of hunger. So in the interest of maintaining world peace and not having to sleep in a bivvy, we yielded to the inevitable surrender of our appetites. Just a slice each for a quick detour turned into the most memorable coating of my tongue this year. The vegetarian Fungus Amungus was absolutely phenomenal. It was everything I had dreamed of as an earthy, multi textured garlic slice with the sweet acidic of pickled shallots and fresh parsley to balance it out. The toppings would be good on a taco or even just scooped from a jar with my bar. Fluid state is worth the detour, and I don't even drink beer read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Ooh this was my favorite place we visited this past weekend. Their queen margherita pizza was heaven! I also discovered a new favorite cider here- the Yuzu Ginger! This is a no frills place with great vibes. Hubby and I came back for a second visit and had their Gnotty G which came with a pretzel, blue cheese stuffed olives and almonds. So tasty! I look forward to coming back and trying some more food the next time we're in the area. read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Queen Margherita - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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I live in Santa Barbara but will be in Ventura for the next few months. Been asking around for the best pizza and was told fluid. Decided to ride our bikes downtown and check it out. Ventura's downtown area is SO MUCH BETTER than Santa Barbara- cleaner, not many vacant stores, not witnessing open drug use on the streets or panhandling. Also not seeing lots of kids on e bikes being rude and aggressive like in Santa Barbara. Now to Fluid- great space with lots of outdoor seating. We ordered the Thai chicken wings, Caesar salad, and the Khachapuri. The wings had a really nice Thai flavor, the Caesar dressing was light and lemony, very well balanced, and the salad was dressed perfectly. The Khachapuri was delicious, the fresh baked sourdough with cheese and eggs?!? Wow. We didn't have room to try anything else, left with a full togo box but will be back to try the pizza. read more

Pizza done right ! I couldn't even name a pizza place that tasted even half as good !! The ambiance and the amazing location makes this one a must have ! Love going there and love how consistently amazing this place is !! read more

This was my first time here and when I saw the line was out the door I thought it would take a while but surprisingly it moved along pretty fast. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. They have a wide selection of drinks and food. I got a slice of the Perfect Storm and Fungus Amungus. Both tasted very good. The only issue was the crust of one slice was a bit burnt so I could only pick off the toppings to eat. I also got the Clean House salad, but it didn't stand out so I'll probably try one of the other ones next time. There is a small patio area off to the side, and with the extra seating on Main there was plenty of seating although it can get quite busy. This is a great family friendly and pet friendly place. We had a great time and will definitely be back. read more

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When we walked in it was busy but not too busy. A good amount of people with still enough places to sit. The gentleman who took our order was very friendly. We were going to order one whole pizza and a slice (so we could try a flavor of pizza our son wouldn't eat) but he recommended us that we could do half and half! Turned out perfectly! We ordered half Dr. Pepperoni and half fungus Amungus. We also ordered the Thai chicken wings. We received our beeper and went and sat down outside. The wait didn't take too long before our food was ready to retrieve inside from the counter. The pizza is a great size. Definitely big enough for 3-4 people to share! Generous toppings. I appreciate that bc so many pizza places charge an arm and a leg and give you two toppings on a large pizza. I see a lot of reviews complaining about the prize but I think you really get a lot of bang for your buck and it's not really any different in price compared to our local pizza eateries. The fungus Amungus was great. Had a TON of mushrooms on it which we loved. The pickled onions added a wonderful contrast. 9/10 The Dr. Pepperoni had a generous amount of mini pepperoni cups that were perfectly cooked. Not too crispy but not underdone. Personally would have liked maybe fresh jalapeño slices but I love my food spicy 9/10 The Thai chicken wings were spectacular! The sauce they use on them would make a SPECTACULAR Thai chicken pizza!! The amount of peanuts was perfect for my taste...I love a lot of peanuts on my Thai food. 10/10 Overall we will more than likely be back. The vibes were great, the food wonderful. The crispiness of the crust is where it's at! read more

Fluid state is one of my go to's when it comes to pizza! we love getting the Dr. pepperoni, margarita and the fungus pizza! we tried the wings and i really recommend to get them naked and get both sauces on the side. the salad is a good 8/10! it has the perfect amount of dressing and it's definitely shareable read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - naked wings with both sauce on the size, pizza and Caesar salad - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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Great spot for food and beer! Many options on draft and a few cocktails as well. I enjoyed the garlic fries, olives, and pizza as well. Came out quickly and was really solid. Lots of seating for small-medium groups. Indoor and outdoor seating available and nearby parking lots with free parking. read more

Counter Service is the rule of the day. We ordered a 1/2 Dr. Pepperoni, Pepperoni, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic Oil, Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce. And 1/2 a Hanker for a Hunk O' Hole Pie Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Roasted Garlic Oil, Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce.added a slice of their Perfect Storm, Chopped Sea Clams, Roasted Garlic, EVOO, Pecorino Romano, Italian Parsley. We also ordered some Garlic & Parmigiana fries A few Mixed Drinks and a few Beers. We sat inside but outside seating is available. One of our favorite pizza places! read more

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Their Sourdough Wood Fired Pizza is the best of this type in Ventura County. Recommend the Fungi (Mushroom pizza) however have tried several and most are good. Wings, burgers and salad are all very good too. They have a good beer selection and a full bar. Really enjoy coming here lately. read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Dr Pepperoni - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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Another beer garden that's worth trying out. Main Street does have some of their gems here and there. Walked in which was quite busy. That's normally a good sign that the place is worth it. There's a bar to one side with seating. You order from the counter for food and drinks. Didn't have food but seemed like they're known for pizza. Slices or a whole pizza can be purchased which honestly looked amazing from what I've seen. Loads of slices were ordered. Drink wise, there were loads to choose from. Looked like a full bar and a good selection of beer on tap. Just came in for some drinks. Both the Bloody Mary which was served with pickled veggies and a slice of bacon was quite nice. As well as the margaritas. Price wise was great as well. Majority of the picnic table seating on the side were all taken but they also have a good section in front that has plenty of table as well. From this visit, the drinks were quite nice but will for sure have to make another visit for some pizzas. read more

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I got the garlic fries and loved how big and shareable the portion was. The fries were thin, crispy, and full of flavor. I also tried a slice of the Dr. Steve Brule, and I appreciated the generous scoop of ricotta on top. Next time, I'd love to try their wings. read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

I live nearby this place, and I've read great reviews about it. Surprisingly, I've never been there. I can't believe it, but it's true! We finally made it here! I decided to try their Lilikoi Margarita, crafted with blanco tequila, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and homemade agave syrup. It was incredibly delicious! But the real standout was their House Margarita--an absolute gem, second only to the one I had in Cancun some years ago. It shares the same base ingredients as the Lilikoi Margarita, except for the absence of passion fruit puree. I also had their Pizza Fries, topped with pepperonis and melted cheese, on a bed of fries. The portion was generous, and it was both satisfying and filling. I particularly enjoyed the crispy texture of the fries and the perfect balance of the sauce. The service was excellent! The friendly staff member who took our order at the register helped me in choosing the right drink. Since this is a bar-style restaurant, you order your drinks and food, then pick up your food when it's ready. Despite how busy it is, the place has plenty of seating, making it a great option for families. My son was thrilled with the Star Wars decorations adorning the establishment. It's an excellent choice for a casual drink or a light dinner. read more

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The service is terrible. I've been meaning to write about this for years, sadly. I find it's mainly some of the women working there, who I've encountered , have unnecessary attitudes , people are pretty short and curt here. Over the phone and in person, not sure what the deal is there. Years ago there was a very talented man who worked as a chef here, Alex was his name, during those few years the pizza was amazing! The fungus amongus is truly a special pizza for mushroom lovers. However tried it again twice, tonight and two years ago. It just isn't the same... there's some sort of masa-flavor or something used on the dough, maybe to prevent it from sticking? Not sure; but it's strong and overpowering. Overall, this will be the last time I spend $40 on pizza at fluid state, ever again. read more

Yeah. Honestly not sure how I feel about this place quite yet. Rating could change but let's get into it. Service is slow and not attentive what so ever. If you want something? Better walk up to the bar. Then work your way into a middle of people for no reason and be demanding of things you already paid for. Then them acting like it's a problem when you paid for it. What a joke. Ordered a whole cheese pizza. Which was actually pretty good. Might have been better without the added cheese and just basic. The dough here is spot on. Sauce is legit. Things I noticed off the bat is. Really bad parking. Horrible if you're a car person. Seems like a tourist trap. Very clean inside. Awesome that there's no TV's and just good conversation. Would I return? Honestly.... I'm debating. The prices are outrageous for the location. I'd say try it out if you enjoy beer. That's obviously what it's known for. read more

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Fluid State has the best beer selection on Main Street in Ventura. This place has a ton of craft beer options and oftentimes has some pretty rare finds. This is a great spot to sit on the patio and drink a beer or two. They also have a couple wine options and a full bar. I haven't eaten here yet, but the food looks pretty good too. This place does get crowded, so you can expect a line on weekends. There's also an outdoor bar as well that has a limited menu if you don't want to wait to order inside. read more

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Small location but pizza is fire and dranks are on point . I recommend for you to try every flavor of pizza they got, will be no disappointment read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Pizza pie - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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Their pizza is always great and so are their Thai wings and fries! The service is always a hit and the ambiance is top tier!

If you love yourself, and pizza...Come here!!! The pizza is sooo bomb. The sourdough crust is to die for! The pizza combos are so fun and unique. If you are crying or celebrating, this is the pizza you NEED! Allow extra time during busy hours. The line is gonna be long, it's important that you wait in it to ensure pure happiness! read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Dr. Steve Burle Cheese board - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Soooo all their wine tastes super super water downed. I even asked if they pour from a bottle and they did a tap thing and it's nasty read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Water down wine - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Get in line at noon (typically the first Friday of the month) and try one of these masterpieces. The patty is fantastic, I love the crispy onions and the bun is especially awesome! read more

Fluid State Beer Garden - Fryburger & tallow fries - Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Great spot! The beers were good, the pizza was super flavorful, and the Caesar salad was crunchy and really tasty. Everything hit the spot. The vibe is very casual and relaxed, making it a perfect place to hang out and enjoy good food and drinks. Would definitely come back! read more

After dealing with the rude owner from backbench pizza(see my review on that page for context) it was upsetting and disappointing since I really wanted to try a new really good pizza spot aside from Tony's I was torn between this place and backbench so I went with backbench which again was a huge mistake but thankfully it made me realize things truly do happen for a reason because I ended up trying this gem after all and wow this is definitely amazing pizza definitely top three with Tony's and Pizzeria Sei in LA and good service which also note on that I don't care much about service or attentiveness as long as they're decent and kind so that should say a lot about my only one star review I've ever given to backbench. read more

Really cool spot near the top of Main Street. Amazing pizza. Beer selection and cocktails are top notch. Outdoor seating lets you enjoy the great weather in Ventura. Staff is great. Always a stop when in town. read more

I always enjoy a great pizza. This place is a great spot to satisfy that pizza craving. My go to is their Queen Margherita which is fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted garlic oil, pecorino romano & fire roasted tomato sauce. The minute the pizza hits your mouth you are satisfied and your taste buds are jumping for joy. Service is equally as good as the staff is friendly and professional. Great vibe and a great place. read more

I really enjoy the pizza, salad, wings and drinks! Sometimes the pizza is too burned or is too salty, but overall really good food.