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    Fluid State Beer Garden

    4.1 (554 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Beer Gardens
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Anne Nicole C.

    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.

    Meatballs on happy hour
    Jolie F.

    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!

    Garlic fries
    Devin B.

    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.

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    esmer s.

    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

    Stale bread .. disappointing
    Erica G.

    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!

    Mr. Green Jean
    Melanie S.

    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.

    Tammie W.

    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.

    Devang S.

    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

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    Nooshi B.

    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.

    Diana L.

    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.

    My lager - a mouthful!
    John G.

    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!

    Dr Pepperoni
    Daniel A.

    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.

    Alex K.

    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.

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

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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!

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    Ask the Community - Fluid State Beer Garden

    Is this place pet friendly?

    Yes

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes, they're very dog friendly. Will even bring out a bowl of water for your pup!

    Is Fluid State kid (toddler) friendly?

    Yes

    Is this a sit yourself place or do you wait to be seated. Just asking because we are a family of 8?

    You have to seat yourself. It's a popular place (for a good reason) so parties that large can be difficult to seat together during busy hours.

    Is it 21 and over?

    No, regularly see all ages in there

    Are there heaters on the patio?

    Yes, there are heaters on the patio! Although, in order to save energy, we don’t turn them on unless the temp dips below 65°. Cheers!

    When is happy hour?

    Hey Niki, 3pm - 6PM, Tuesday - Friday… Read more

    When are you opening?

    I heard they are opening to the public today, 3/17, at 3 PM

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