La Vero’s

If you're going to hang your hat on the speakeasy aesthetic--dim lights, hushed tones, whispers of…read moreexclusivity--then understand this: you're entering into an unspoken pact with your patrons. We expect a certain standard, a level of care that borders on obsession. So when I catch Evan Williams--respectable, questionable, but barely twelve bucks a bottle--making an appearance behind the bar, it feels like a breach of trust. A quiet betrayal under low lighting. The illusion only works if the details hold up under scrutiny... and that pour? It broke the spell. And then comes the real offense: discovering that your Old Fashioned--the crown jewel of any respectable cocktail program--are built on bottom-shelf, dust-collecting bourbon. That's not just a letdown, it's a slap in the face. A cocktail like that deserves reverence, not shortcuts. And as if to twist the knife, there it was--a massive can of red maraschino cherries sitting shamelessly atop the bar, like some relic from a dive that's given up on finesse. It wasn't just a misstep. It was disrespect. In a place claiming the speakeasy mantle, details like these matter. They're the difference between theater and parody. The cocktails did not warrant the $15 price tag. Moreover, I would have paid more had I know the class of bourbon upfront. What ultimately redeems the space is its ambiance. The low flicker of the fireplace, the soft embrace of worn leather sofas, the curated hum of music floating just above conversation--it's seductive, even soulful. The room itself is small, intimate--the kind of place where you're bound to recognize a face, or at the very least, feel inclined to invite a stranger to share the sofa and maybe a story. And then there's the setting--tucked beneath a historic relic, a basement bar built into the bones of old Americana. The building dates back to the early 1900s, echoing with a past that deserves to be honored, not phoned in. That's exactly why I expected more from the cocktails. A place with this much atmosphere shouldn't fall flat when it comes to what's in the glass. It's a mismatch--a beautiful stage, but a script that doesn't quite rise to meet it.

I absolutely cannot get enough of this place…read more The basement here is really the place to be. I love the ambiance, and the history on the walls. The cocktails change so it's always fun to come back! I always try to be there when this section opens. I love the calmness of the space and it gets livelier as the night progresses and it does get packed Always one of my highly recommended spots for people who want great drinks, fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. I'm looking forward to my next stop in!

Ribeye Steak Special with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies

Very yes. 8/22/23

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8/22/23

The Local

4.9(106 reviews)

11.0 mi

The local always has the beat beers and bartenders as well as great Local beers. Just ask for a…read moreWhiskey or Bourbon. Dont have enough Duckets $$$$ ??? Say " I only have this much give me something in that range " The Local where locals meet and strangers drink.

We came in on a Wed night for my bday. We lucked out with the sweetest bartender. Each drink was a…read morework of art--and just as thirst-quenching. We ordered food from an Indian restaurant and had it delivered to the bar. Love that you can do that here. Definitely give them a try!

Such beautiful drinks

Lilac Wine cocktail $10 on Wednesdays

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The White Christmas Cosmo made with Lavender Infused Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Lavender Syrup, White Cranberry & Peach Juice!

Ox & Ocean

4.2(579 reviews)

4.5 mi

•$$$

We've been to plenty of fancy restaurants in OC and LA but this place probably beats out majority…read moreof them. The food here is absolutely AMAZING. We came here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. We each ordered a cocktail. She got a blueberry margarita and I got a cucumber gin mixed drink. Both were refreshing and delicious. We ended up ordering another round. For appetizers we ordered the crispy maple Brussels and tuna & salmon tartare. The Brussels were fried to perfection and glazed a sweet maple syrup. It also came with thick cuts of bacon. Definitely recommend this. For the tartare, it was also delicious and fresh. It was mixed with avocado and turnip. We thought the turnip would be off putting but it actually meshed well with the flavors. Came with fried wonton chips. For the main course we shared the NY strip and Lobster Malfaldine. The steak was cooked to perfection with a very nice sear and flavored well. Probably one of the better steaks I've ever had. Definitely beats out any steakhouse steak. The Lobster Malfaldine was also absolutely delicious. Most of the time, lobster pasta is usually a bit bland and lacking in lobster. NOT HERE. They included big chunks of lobster and the sauce was so good. Lastly, we ended our dinner with the Strawberry Hand Pie. This is basically a warm strawberry strudel with vanilla bean ice cream. They used locally sourced strawberries and I'm still thinking about it as I'm writing this review. Adrienne was our server and she was very nice and attentive. Since it was my girlfriend's birthday, they comped our dessert. Super nice staff!

I have been to the restaurant over 50 times since it has opened & have found the following to be…read moretrue in almost all visits. The food is over priced but delicious. However the quality control & staff members are sadly inconsistent. They are slow to greet slow to check back in (poorly trained). Some times the Bloody Mary has salt sometimes not, sometimes there is 5 pieces of bacon for breakfast sometimes 3. Food often comes out not at the same time so some items are cold while others just arrived (again poor training). At that price point everything should be on point!

Hotel lobby

Lobster pasta and Jidori chicken

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Mimosa

The Amendment

4.6(38 reviews)

7.0 mi

Best ambiance!! Best drinks!! And word around town is they are now open Monday & Tuesdays,…read more8pm-close Make sure you follow them on Instagram too so you can see the whiskey flights and special weekend drinks.

When it came to ambience, cozy, cute, tucked-away energy that made us feel like we had discovered a…read moresecret little gem. The decor and atmosphere gave "main character in a prohibition-era movie" in the best way. Unfortunately, the drinks didn't quite keep up with the setting. We wanted cocktails that would make us say "WOW, order another round," but instead we were left looking at each other like, "...that's it?" Not terrible, just missing that wow factor and creativity you hope for when you're paying speakeasy prices. Overall: adorable atmosphere, fun experience, and a place worth checking out for the vibe alone. We just left wanting and needing a little more from what mattered most, the drinks.

So many bottles

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This drink is super delicious. It's called The Lord Voldermort. It's Devine.

Portola Italian Kitchen

3.9(299 reviews)

3.7 mi

Amazing service from Jazzy! Delicious food and always. My girls love the spaghetti. The Caprese…read moresalad is awesome.

We ordered take out again and as always we ordered our usual the meatballs and Calabrian chicken…read morewings and both were delicious! The only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is because they changed the wings to the smaller party size vs the regular large wings. It wasn't noted on the menu and...Same price, $20 not as hearty! Still love the food here!

More indoor seating

Cannolis

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8/31/25

Kalaveras

3.9(373 reviews)

1.3 mi

Food and service was awesome! Lunch specials were amazing and there were so many choices. Deanna…read more(manager) and Nay were great and very attentive. Definitely going back again.

We will be back! Did not even know this place existed…read more perhaps a little more marketing. Good location in my opinion. For the locals; it's took over Red Lobster restaurant. Food: very tasty. We went on taco Tuesday, $1.99/ea and It's a buffet! Many choice of protein, toppings and salsas. Service: very nice people Ambiance: just fine. Bar: tasty margaritas at $10/each They also offer Mexican Sunday brunch BUFFET! Not many in our area. We have to try that next time. Thanks.

Drinks

Enchiladas

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Guava Margarita

The Thirsty Ox

4.1(58 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great music for all ages very nice staff great people there old school hip hop old school rap music…read moregreat Spanish Cumbias

Mariah, the bartender when I stopped in, was friendly and personable. I moved from Oxnard in 2008,…read morewhen this venue was "Jolly's," and it was not a place for single women at night who just wanted to play a game of pool. I felt comfortable and eager to return this evening to play pool after an early dinner with a friend. An older woman often finds it hard to play pool in a bar without feeling uneasy. The new owner should be congratulated!

White Claw Ruby Grapefruit!

Irish Trash Can

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The Lookout Bar & Grill

3.8(366 reviews)

4.5 mi

We were a little worried when we got there after opening time and they weren't really ready yet…read more However, we were brought some waters and given time to look at the menu. We ordered a ton of food and everything was excellent. We had a lot of leftovers. When the server realized we were visiting from out of town and staying at a nearby hotel, she happily packed everything thoroughly and included things like ketchup, ranch, utensils, and napkins. I'd love to return if we're in the area.

Still great bar and restaurant on the wharf/pier Nice simple…read moremenu Nice prices Friendly helpful staff Great bar Great location and awesome view Definitely recommend

Karaoke madness

Motzerella sticks

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Beautiful sky

Rudder Room

4.0(196 reviews)

5.2 mi

Peace and Serenity with a friendly staffBeautiful ocean views so you can let your cares float on…read morebye-bye with special drinks

Cash only. Lots of the bartenders hate the Dodgers. Juke box is very low volume. Bottled beer only…read more Very friendly staff! Inexpensive!!

My dog loves it here.

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And it's doggy friendly!

Ten Tigers

4.7(108 reviews)

7.9 mi

My friend and I decided to meet here for happy hour, and it ended up being a great choice. I'd been…read morehere before, but only in the morning for matcha, so this was my first time experiencing their happy hour. The happy hour menu has a great selection of both food and drinks at really reasonable prices. We ordered the chicken tacos, the spinach and artichoke dip, and a drink, and everything was delicious. The tacos were flavorful, the dip was creamy and perfect for sharing, and the drink hit the spot. Service is pretty straightforward you place your order at the counter, and someone brings everything to your table. There's not a lot of interaction with the staff, but everything was smooth and efficient. One of my favorite parts was the atmosphere. The happy hour crowd was a nice mix of people, and the place had a fun, lively energy without feeling overwhelming. Since it was a warm day, my friend and I chose to sit inside. We had a spacious table with plenty of room for our food and drinks, which made it easy to relax and enjoy catching up. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back for happy hour. It's a great spot for good food, reasonably priced drinks, and a casual place to meet up with friends.

My husband picked a Winner! Usually, I'm the one researching and wanting to try new local…read morerestaurants. Ten Tigers is off the beaten path and I've met friends here for coffee but after 4:00 it transforms into Ten Tigers. Hubby read about their Smash Burgers so we split one and the flavors with chipotle aioli were the bomb! We've been going to Third Window in SB for our Smash Burger fix- no need to drive all that way anymore!! For $17 you get a Smash Burger that feeds 2 and perfectly crispy thin fries fried in beef tallow. They even serve chipotle aioli with fries- Best!! I ordered the special White Sangria which Is so good I had to order on repeat. Since it was Happy Hour, we also ordered the grilled chicken tacos for $8. We both thought those were tasty as well and their avocado salsa verde is the just like the one I make at home. Ambiance is well curated with welcoming outside patio feeling very open and airy with organic Boho accents and wood features. The servers were efficient but very friendly. Ten Tigers is legitimately a 5 Star - will Recommend highly! Since this review, we re-visited on a Friday evening and ordered the same drinks and meal. I can confirm the consistent quality of the food. This Friday night was hopping with several groups celebrating Birthdays. We lucked out and found one of the last open tables. The servers were very busy and took a while to clear off and clean our table - not a big deal because their priority is serving the tables and getting the food and drinks out to the tables. There is a longer line at the counter to order just before Happy Hour ends at 6:00. Tip- plan your evening to arrive earlier. Ten Tigers is now on our repeat list in Ventura.

Cheesecake and they fortunately had a candle for us!

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Edgar I.

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10 months ago

The new location is on fire. The customer service is on point. The food was delicious. I ordered the aguachiles and excellent choice. i loved the live music atmosphere!!! My waitress Mia was attentive, always checking in and friendly and always with a smile. Her word to us in our table in spanish was "todo bien". Is everything ok. highly recommended read more

Joey V.

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9 months ago

La Vero's on the Blvd is a gem! The food is truly authentic and full of flavor, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and dishes that taste homemade. Definitely coming back! Best Mexican restaurant in town! read more

Veronica G.

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9 months ago

Had a great experience. The tacos gobernador were deliciousperfectly cooked and full of flavor. I also tried the passion fruit martini, which was refreshing and well balanced. Service was friendly and the overall vibe made it a place. read more

Flor A.

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10 months ago

Great spot to get Gobernador and Shrimp Tacos and Shrimp Quesadillas! Very friendly Restaurant Family owned...

La Vero’s - mexican - Updated September 2026

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I love the menudo w/ pata, but as of late we have been going to Monday Happy Hour (3:00-6:00 pm); 2…read morehardshell tacos + 2 margaritas on the rocks for $21 is a wonderful way to end a full day of classes.... The staff is friendly, excellent service and usually not crowded... I'm not a fan of the big-screen t.v., as I find them distracting. I would like to point out the chairs make a louds scraping sound when moving them, so tennis balls on the feet of the chairs would not only stop the annoying scraping sound, but would make it easier to slide the chains in & out from the table....

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Service is always welcoming and friendly here. Even when we haven't been here in a while, they…read moreremember us and greet us warmly. Chips and salsa to start. The salsa is pretty good, and has a nice spice to it. The chips seemed typical tortilla chips. The fajita trio was served up warm and looked really fresh, the colors of everything were very appealing. Tasting the fajitas confirmed that they were light and fresh as they looked. There really wasn't much in the seasoning added, so it really was 'au natural' and simple. It worked well on this dish with the fresh vegetables. The tortillas were typical, nothing special to say about these. I did enjoy the beans and cheese, mashed up nicely and tasted great. Overall, a nice place to stop for Mexican food. Not a lot of spices added to the food here, but you can count on the freshness.

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