Food was good. Plates were trying to be cleared before we were done. Don't have an office party there. Not the vibe. Manager asked our server to tell us to "keep it down". We left immediately after. Otherwise food was good as well as the service, just not the place for a large group. read more

The Filet Mignon was cooked to perfection, and the seasoning and cut were top-notch. The Penne with Pink Sauce was flavorful, though my personal preference is the pasta be slightly more al-dente. The Clam Chowder had great thickness to the sauce, the clams were delicate and bright, and the seasoning was well-selected, if slightly too light for my preference. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The ambiance was quiet, sophisticated, and well thought out. I am glad I found this place! read more

When I first walked in I was very impressed with how elegant the entire restaurant is. The restaurant has a gorgeous bar, booths and tables. Everything was beautiful to the eye. I loved the chandeliers, crown moldings, the lions on the back of the barstools, the gold flatware, velveteen booths, etc. Ambience A+. We came here because I want calamari. I asked if we were dressed appropriately and we were told yes. This place is beautiful and looks fancy. When offered a choice, we chose the booth. The menu is filled with pages and pages of delicious sounding cocktails. We chose non alcoholic drinks. I really wanted a fresh brewed iced tea. Unfortunately, there ice tea is from a machine. I opted for a Diet Coke. The glassware is elegant as is their gold silverware. (That's an oxymoron! ) OH, I digress. We ordered the fried calamari and the vegetable tempura. It did take some time for our order to arrive. We were offered bread. The bread was so small yet warm. I do not believe that that was butter. It didn't melt like butter. When our orders arrived, I quietly noted the very small portion. The calamari was good. As a teacher, I give it a B. The vegetable tempura was also a very small portion. The tempura vegetables were well cooked and seemed fresh. One of the issues was the batter. The batter was so so oily. I was disappointed and confused by the fact that the dipping sauce was not tempura sauce. The dipping sauce that we had seemed like a lighter version of Thousand Island dressing. I do not recommend this appetizer. The service was wonderful. Our soft spoken waiter was kind. I love the way he presented my drink. His folded hands were like a coaster. He did not touch the glass. It truly was a presentation. There was a group of friends at the bar. They were having a great time enjoying the World Cup. There were about six of them. They had the bar and the game to themselves. P.S. There is a surcharge for using your credit card. read more

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Recently stopped by this spot for my sister's birthday and wow... what a surprise From the outside, you wouldn't expect much--it gives small hole-in-the-wall vibes and doesn't look like anything fancy. But once you walk in, it's a completely different story. The inside is beautiful, with dim lighting that makes it perfect for a date night. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, answering all our questions and making the experience even better. We started off with drinks and ordered the raspberry lemon drops--and they were SO good. Super flavorful and honestly hard to stop drinking The bartender even came by to greet us and introduced a new drink he had just created. Of course we had to try it, and it did not disappoint--we ended up ordering a round for the table! For food, we weren't too hungry, so we went with a three-course option. We started with the mussels (not my personal favorite, but my sister loved them) and the clam chowder, which was a solid 10/10--so creamy and delicious. For the main course, we had the filet mignon, and it did not disappoint at all. Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Overall, such a great experience--good drinks, great food, and amazing service. I would definitely come back! read more

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We live in the neighborhood and finally came in for dinner a few weeks ago mid week. We were the only customers which we didn't mind. The restaurant is really fancy and high end feeling. Everything is black and gold which makes even a Tuesday night dinner feel elevated. The service was fantastic! The food was delicious!! Everything we ordered came out at the perfect temp and had flavor like what you'd expect from a high end steak house. Both the chowder and French onion soups were so yummy and the steak was cooked to perfection. Their prices are very reasonable and they even have kids meals for under $10! The drinks were a little pricey but expected for fine cocktails and no complaints on taste and presentation. Wine list was also Looking forward to returning. read more

La Duquesa - Wine and cocktail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventura, California

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Sunday evening we decided to go for drinks and possibly food in this area. We came across this place for a drink. Once we walked in the Ambiance is beautiful. We decided to sit at the bar to get drinks, but after a few minutes of ordering our first drink, we noticed some ants crawling around and on the liquor bottles. I instantly stop drinking and made it known to 1 of the bartenders. ( older gentleman with glasses I forgot his name.) Although he was nice, he said ook killed one of the ants, and kept working. So a few minutes past and i seen few more ants arised, i let the other male bartender/waiter know instead of cleaning the area or anything, they both went on as if its normal and not concerning. We paid and just left, we were going to eat but since they didn't care we paid for our one drink and left. read more

We have noticed this spot while driving by several times so we decided to pop in on a Saturday afternoon. It was the "in between time" so there were no patrons dining but we were greeted like we were family. We sat at the bar and the service we received from Jesus was impeccable. He was friendly and knowledgeable. Alvida was the server who was also so friendly and kind. I had a wonderful margarita, he had a few beers and Jesus surprised up with an amuse bouche of tuna tartare which tasted fresh and had a delicious sauce. The menu is quite extensive and had many items that I plan on trying when I return. The stemware and barware shined like crystal- you can see there is pride in service here. They serve brunch, lunch and dinner and also have a great happy hour. Looking forward to returning with friends. read more

This was my second time visiting this restaurant, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing--especially compared to my first visit. I came with a large group on a Saturday night with a reservation at 8:30 PM. Everyone was present by 8:35 PM, and the restaurant was not busy at all. Despite that, service was incredibly slow from the start. We had to flag down a waiter just to take our order. After placing our order, we waited 45 minutes with no updates. I asked a waiter for an estimated time, and he simply said there was nothing he could do because it was up to the kitchen. When I explained we had already been waiting a long time, he just repeated himself without offering any help or follow-up. Another 20 minutes passed, and a different waiter finally checked on our order after we asked again. Only then did our food start coming out a few minutes later. We didn't receive our food until around 10:15 PM--almost two hours after arriving. This was completely unacceptable, especially given that the restaurant wasn't even busy. To make matters worse, nothing was offered to make up for the experience--no apology beyond the bare minimum, no discount, and nothing complimentary. The lack of urgency, communication, and accountability made this a very frustrating experience. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

We have been interested in this place since it's in our neighborhood and decided to give it a go and celebrate Mother's Day here. Upon arriving we were greeted with big smiles into a bright beautiful restaurant. Promptly seated and greeted by our server. We placed our cocktail orders and received our drinks pretty quickly. This was the best part of our visit...had we just gone for drinks then we would have given thumbs up, however we came for lunch and I am still fuming over our experience and the disgust on a plate we were served. First our food took FOREVER to come out. 90% of the restaurant was cleared, no reason for the kitchen to be backed up. Ok, good food takes time, so we patiently wait. When our food comes out I'm at a loss. Two of us ordered two DIFFERENT pasta dishes with two DIFFERENT proteins. We immediately noticed the proteins are on the wrong pasta dishes. One being shrimp the other being chicken. We immediately brought it to your servers attention to which she replied "so what is it that you want??" Ummm perhaps what we ordered?? She takes the plates away to the bar area where she's showing it off to other servers before coming back to our table to say the problem was in the kitchen...ok?? Within a couple of minutes she comes back out with our dishes...clearly the kitchen just picked off the protein and swapped it. Never once asking about if we had any allergies that could potentially be life threatening by picking off shrimp from one plate and tossing it on another. As soon as the plate is set down you can see the sauces are curdled...Alfredo AND vodka sauce. As I moved the pasta around trying to make sense of what I'm looking at I can see it's in a pool of oil. I take a deep breath and try to make the best of it...take a bite and it's COLD...the hits keep on coming. How could something so simple that took so long to come out be COLD!!! To say this experience was a disappointment is an extreme understatement. I'm completely disgusted and appalled by the quality of food we were served. I'd like to add the strip steak and filet mignon sandwich we ordered were both overcooked. For the sake of not causing a scene or further ruining my Mother's Day, we chose to not address it with the server who seemed to disappear after dropping our plates. I caution you to avoid this place for anything more than cocktails. Food is an atrocity. Whoever the chef is should be ashamed of what they put out. read more

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Came for brunch and at first impression, this looked like a really nice fancy place. The decor seemed fancy, but that's where the good things stopped for us. I ordered the Chile Verde and Eggs. The Chile Verde was passable, but nothing id order again. The pork was tender but the salsa was unimpressive. The home potatoes seemed old and stale. They were barely warmed and had a crunch to them like they were leftovers. That said, we were the first customers of the day arriving shortly after they opened for the day. Service was stilted and not knowledgeable of the menu. I when I ordered the "Chile Verde and Eggs", she responded as if she wasn't familiar with that item and was scrolling through her electronic ordering device and finally replied, "oh, PORK Chile Verde and Eggs," as that is exactly how it's written on the menu. We asked if the steak and cheese omelet had any veggies in it, because we'd like an item with veggies. She said she didn't know for sure, but she "thinks" its just steak and cheese. Overall, not a place I'd race back to. The decor does give the impression of high quality and standards, but overall they need to up their food game and the servers really need to study the menu more when trying to be a fancy high quality restaurant. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The wait for our food was extremely long, and when we politely asked how much longer it would take, one of the staff responded in an unprofessional manner. We understand that restaurants can get busy, but we were the only group at the restaurant and good communication and customer service is important. Unfortunately, the lack of professionalism and the excessive wait time made our visit unpleasant. I hope management addresses these issues to improve future customers' experiences. Will not be returning. read more

I went in around 1pm and sat at the bar. There were a few parties seated nearby, and the ambiance was lively. The menu was extensive, honestly, a little overwhelming. Pages and pages of drinks, and the same for food. I ended up going with their house special, which came with a soup or salad, a lobster tail, a filet, and a side (loaded potato). Everything was delicious! The service was friendly, the price was great for what I ordered, and bonus points for the super comfortable bar chairs. My only critique is the overwhelming options to choose from on their menu. read more

La Duquesa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventura, California

From the moment you walk in, the first thing you notice is how gorgeous and luxurious the space feels. Every detail, down to the utensils, feels intentional and thoughtfully designed. What stood out just as much as the decor was the staff. Everyone was incredibly accommodating, welcoming, and genuinely thoughtful. From helpful recommendations to little unexpected touches, the service felt warm and effortless. Now, the food. The menu made it hard to choose because everything sounded amazing. My friend ordered the cherry pancakes, and I had to try them. I did not expect to love them as much as I did. They were fluffy, full of flavor, and honestly didn't even need syrup. That's how good they were. I ordered the smoked salmon, tomato, avocado egg white omelette, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Light, fresh, and still really satisfying. For drinks, we had coffee with vanilla creamer, and each of us was brought our own adorable little creamer carafe, which was such a cute touch. I already can't wait to come back. This place deserves way more buzz than it has right now. Go. Seriously. read more

The restaurant ambience is quite pretty and the décor is really nice. However, the utensils felt a bit flimsy and the napkins were a thin, silky 2-ply material, which didn't match the overall aesthetic. I'm also not sure which demographic they're aiming for. I came in at 4pm but it felt like 8pm at an older, more traditional restaurant. The music was very low and a bit outdated, which added to the confusion in the atmosphere. We tried the breaded calamari and the grilled octopus. The calamari was good, but the octopus could have used a little more seasoning. I also ordered a lychee martini, which tasted slightly artificial. Overall, I think the restaurant has potential, but there are definitely some kinks to work out. I hope to visit again and see how they improve. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough that I feel compelled to share it. To be clear, our server was polite and helpful whenever we spoke with her. My frustration is with the overall management and experience of the restaurant. We had a reservation for 12 people and arrived on time, yet still waited approximately 90 mins for our food. Delays can happen, but what made this so disappointing was the lack of communication. We received no updates throughout the evening, and when we asked about our order, we were given very brief answers with little explanation and no acknowledgment of how long we had already been waiting. What made the situation even more confusing was that the restaurant seemed relatively quiet. Aside from our party, there were only two other tables seated, both of which appeared to be parties of two. Given how few guests were there, it was difficult to understand why the kitchen was running so far behind or why no one communicated what was happening. By the time our food arrived, it was after the restaurant's posted closing time of 10 PM, despite us having a reservation and arriving as scheduled. At that point, the experience had already been overshadowed by frustration. The food itself was okay, but it simply did not make up for the wait, lack of communication, and overall disorganization. What disappointed me most was feeling like our time wasn't valued. Had someone kept us informed or offered a sincere apology, this review might look very different. Unfortunately, we left feeling disappointed and will not be returning read more

Amazing place, food, servers and drinks. We will be back soon and will be telling our crew. Great place! read more

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We have been wanting to try this place for a little while, so we made a reservation for Saturday evening. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. My fiance is on a GLP-1, so she only ordered a loaded baked potato. I ordered the Wagyu ribeye, a glass of Cab and grilled asparagus, with the French onion soup to start. The baked potato came out after a few minutes but my steak didn't arrive till about 25 minutes later. The timing was very much off. The steak was ordered medium rare and came out rare on one end and well on the other end. It was very flavorful, but inconsistent. We did not have the best initial experience but may give them one more try to sample the lamb chops. read more

Excellent food service and atmosphere would highly recommend! A little pricey but worth it. read more

Maria - your restaurant is amazing. The staff had the highest customer service standards and my family and I feel very taken card of. Everyone on Yelp is right, your bacon stuffed shrimp is delicious. your drinks are beautiful (especially the one with the smoke), and steaks grilled to perfection. It was hard to limit my kids to only two refills, and the premium sides were a bit small vs shareable. I am sad that prices went up for prefix, but understand that everything is going up in price these days. Will try to come back with my family for happy hour! I love your clam chowder! read more

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I'd really like to give 4stars, however, this evening had some disappointments. My husband's Elk Filet was wonderful. Especially with the sauce that came with it. On the other hand, my beautiful large Lobster Tail had little flavor even with the lemon I had to ask for. And it was chewy around the edges. Like gristle chewy. I also had to ask for the tail to be removed from the shell. I'm used to being asked if I want/need anything else. (Gee, I sound like a snob.) The place has been beautifully appointed. That part was lovely and felt classy. But the big screen TV playing a sports game was a big distraction. It was our 45th anniversary and I had hoped for a little more intimate atmosphere. Last of all, the menu was quite varied. However, they didn't have several of the items available. Please go and give them a try. It's great to have fancy/nice restaurants nearby. read more

Really good new restaurant. Got the calamari and shrimp fettuccine and it was really good. The appetizer salad was really good. They also have grilled calamari as an appetizer. One friend got salmon and really liked it. read more

My wife came across this new restaurant in Ventura on Nextdoor and we decided to try it. I was able to make a reservation online which is always a plus with me. We arrived a couple minutes late but were seated right away. We had a lovely plush booth which was extremely comfortable. We were offered water and then our server Alan came to our table and introduced himself and took our drink orders. I was driving so I just had Sprite and my wife had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc which she said was very good. The menu is quite extensive but manageable so after a couple minutes we made our selections. Alan brought our drinks and we placed our dinner orders. My wife had the grilled halibut which came with a choice of salads ( Caesar, house , garden etc...She had the house ) and a premium side of which she had the grilled asparagus. I had the 3 course meal which consists of an appetizer, salad, and entree. They are several choices of each course but I chose the Calamari ( I asked for the rings only since I don't care for the tentacles and they had no problem accommodating me) as my appetizer, the Cesar salad, and the 12oz. New York steak. Each course was timed perfectly and everything was AMAZING. The calamari was breaded wonderfully and both salads were delicious.My wife's fish was light and flaky and the asparagus was grilled to perfection. My steak was also cooked exactly the way I wanted it and along with the sauce it was served with was great. We shared a vanilla gelato for dessert. Great service by Alan and his supporting staff along with great food at a very fair price. We will be returning with friends and family and highly recommend La Duquesa. Well done everyone! read more

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I think this place could be super great. I just think a few things need to be changed with the menu. I wish the special they offer with the 3 courses came with an appetizer option that is not seafood. When I asked if I could substitute a non fish option the server said no. So no appetizer for me. The other thing is the mains not coming with a side. I chose the filet & it was served just a steak on a plate. I must have a side with my protein so I had to order the overpriced mashed potatoes. The decor was nice and served was polite. Include a side on the special menu & I may go back. read more

La Duquesa - Decor. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventura, California

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Cassie was the best Great place for steaks for lunch! Will be coming back Reasonably priced for great steaks read more

Went to breakfast Sunday. The service, bar help and food were fantastic. No one rushed us and we had a great breakfast. Will be going back for dinner soon. Shout out to bartender, he made me an awesome Hugo!! read more

Very sexy place. The service is really good. Everyone is super attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The food is good. I guess depends what you order! read more

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Always a great experience. From the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. This is a great addition to the neighborhood. The drinks and food have always been great every time I have been. They have a amazing happy hour. Cannot say enough great things about how I have been treated. Thank you read more

I was immediately impressed by the ambiance and beautiful classy decor. We sat at the bar and ordered sauvignon blanc, jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon filled with cheese, and tuna tartare. The wine was smooth & the food was tasty! Bartenders, Chai and Jesus, provided exceptional service! We will definitely be back! read more

La Duquesa - Sauvignon blanc - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventura, California

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We're locals and this is our 4th time here. First time for Dinner. What a fantastic experience the wagyu rib eye was the best steak ever. the service was the best. Alan was great and so attentive. Please don't miss this opportunity as a visitor or local. read more

La Duquesa - Dessert - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventura, California

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Very friendly staff with great service. Food was excellent. Cocktails were on point. Definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

La Duquesa - Baby back ribs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ventura, California

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Service and ambiance are just lovely. Great room. Abundant portions! We went for brunch on a Saturday and had a great time overall. We will come back! read more

Amazing customer service. Great ambiance. The food and drinks were excellent. I will be returning. read more

The two of us were there on a quiet Sunday evening. Beautiful interior. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp, wagyu filet mignon, and cocktails. Everything was delicious. read more

Review Food was good quality but service was lacking. I was a guest of a group reservation, arrived on time. Seated, and slowly got drinks ordered. It probably took 20 min for us to ask server to get our orders in, and another server came in to take it. Between the first appetizer & salads came out to main entree, it was easily 40 min. While some of us did have an appetizer, there was 1-2 people who only ordered an entree and had been waiting for 1.5 hrs without proper communication. It was then 10pm, and Food was lagging until one of our guests asked server how much longer our entrees were going to come out. He responded with "it's in the kitchen and coming soon" but never actually told us how long after asking again, how much longer. His tone was rude and we were about to leave, given we had already been there for 2 hours without our main entres. The server taking care of our drinks was probably the only nice one there, and considerate of us. We ended up eating by 10:30 and although food had a good taste, the service left us a bad one. Again, this complaint is about the service. Having a reservation should prep your kitchen for 12 people. It was disappointing to hear your server say it wasn't his problem, but the kitchen's. If there was a lack of kitchen staff, the best thing you could do is let your customers know there will be a delay. There really isn't any reason you make your clients go through a bad experience for your lack of preparation or communication. Nothing was offered in lieu of the delay, so that speaks volumes of how your team resolves issues. There was literally 3 parties last night, us a 12-person party, and 2 parties of 2. Very likely we won't be coming back. read more

I had breakfast here this morning with a group. The restaurant is decorated in black and gold very pretty. The wait staff was friendly and welcoming. The waitress suggested the tuna sandwich as one of the favorites in that category. The orders took a very long time to b served. When mine came it was raw tuna . I was expecting a warm seared tuna steak sandwich. I immediately told the waitress. She asked me if I wanted the menu to order something else. I told her no as I didn't want to keep the rest of the party waiting. At that point I would have thought that management would have brought me an easy complimentary item like a dessert. They didn't explain that the sandwich was raw fish, that was their mistake. Also, I was sitting there with no food until my friend offered to share with me. To me this was a missed customer serving opportunity. Going a little extra to smooth things over goes a long way and it didn't happen in this case. read more

Food was fine, portions were small but not high enough quality to make up for the proportions. Service was incredibly awkward and forced, servers didn't know anything about the food or wine they were serving, they approached the table too many times, and the dishes were not coursed out to proper timing. Ambiance was unpleasant. Fox News was on a ginormous television which made it difficult to focus on anything else, except the house lights which were so bright that it made the menu lights insignificant. The place has so much potential but is forcing an ambiance that they cannot provide. read more

Family took me there for Mother's Day... Absolutely outstanding! Everyone loved their meals, especially the men with their steak and eggs... Great weight staff everything delicious! read more

The mushroom soup was great. The steak was super over cooked after asking for medium rare. Salad was - basic house salad and they had good ranch. Octopus was grilled nicely. Lamb was okay- not well seasoned. The restaurant was fairly empty, but had a nice bar setup. read more

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Today was the first time having breakfast here and our table for four all loved our choices! Always top-rate service and delicious dishes. My Huevos Rancheros was amazing and I would order again, but I'm looking forward to trying their other dishes as well. New on the scene, you must try!! read more

The interior is just for show. Certain staff members were pretty rude while others just sat around. Food was mediocre and cold