We went here for my birthday. When we sat down there was only 1 more table in the place that already had there food. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. She brought our drinks and went to take our order and told my mom that she had to order the proscprosciutto to be safe because they were out of another meat and she couldn't remember which one. After 3 times of us asking her to check what they were out of and her responding just get the one to be safe, my mom offered to go ask the kitchen what they were out of herself. After that we sat at the table for an hour while the resteraunt filled up and she took care of everyoneand got them their food. She finally came back and said she was busy but they did have sausage. We asked where the appetizer was and she said it takes a while. It was bread with cheese. We got up and said we were leaving after more time had passed and she screamed that we would pay for all of the food. This waitress was the rudest and had the most disrespectful attitude of ever seen. As previously been in the service industry, I never complain but this was ridiculous. The owner canceled the food and was kind. I will go back to the resteraunt, but not if this waitress is here. read more

This is a must go. The food is spectacular and staff wonderful. Add the great location (both indoor and patio dining) at the harbor and you have a real winner! Today I had the brie omelette, au gratin potatoes and an awesome cup of coffee. My wife hade a goat cheeze baguette and a twice baked almond croissant (better than any I've ever had). My mom had a great traditional onion soup.... everything was incredible. Again, do yourself a favor, go to Le Petit Cafe....you'll love it! read more

One of the most authentic and wonderful French bakeries around. AND they have a restaurant and a chef who really knows his stuff. I've eaten here many times and not sure why I haven't reviewed before, but the food here is top notch! Today we had the seafood stew, Z plate (charcuterie board) and crab cake. The baguettes, spectacular. I had the Z plate and LOVED everything, especially the roasted garlic and pate'. The seafood stew was loaded with clams, mussels, crab, shrimp and the flavor was out of this world. Love this place! read more

Le Petit - French Near Me - Ventura, California

We were mainly there for drinks and sat in the bar area. Wendy the bartender made our time there. She is friendly, professional and funny. The people that I was with really enjoyed the drinks that she made. We had already eaten and wished that we had waited to eat here. read more

Le Petit is highly recommended. Service is great and Entrées are excellent! Bakery, all I can say is WOW! The view from the patio is relaxing and and makes you appreciate living in a Ventura. Thank you Le Petit for a wonderful experience. We will definitely dine with you in the near future. read more

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Food is delicious, location & service excellent! They don't serve escargot but it was the best I've ever had. Crepes are exquisite. I always sit outside, it's wonderful! read more

Outstanding apple strudel and coffee at a lovely outdoor harborside patio setting. We're going to return for dinner.

What a fantastic restaurant! I've been to quite a few in both Ventura and Oxnard but this Hass to be my very favorites! I had the most amazing croissants and the most delicious quiche Lorraine ever. We will definitely go be going back in the bakery is to die for! read more

Seafood crepe is amazing. I always enjoy it with there super traditional buttery flaky croissants . The location and staff are also great !!

Met up with some family to have breakfast and was not disappointed. The Quiche Lorraine was so rich and satisfying, side of cheesy potatoes. If you are lactose intolerant, prepare yourself ahead of time cuz it's a decadent dairy affair. So good. read more

DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE. I have never received more rude service than at this establishment. Today is Valentine's day, so given places are busier than normal. But under no circumstance should a customer hear a employee yell, "I'm done! I am over the bakery". As we were about to place an order.... We ordered 2 single coffee drinks, which were 5$ each for a the 8oz. The drink I received was burnt. We return for a refund, since we were awaiting a table to sit and eat on the cafe side anyways. The lady who was "done" came up and asked if we were here for lunch, we explained the burnt coffee. She asked of I would like it remade, I told her it was unnecessary. She then took off, returned with a $5 and quickly tried shoving it into my hands, as she walked by. No apologies, no manners. I then called to speak to a manager, because it is unbelievable they treat customers in that manner. I could hear the boy say they want a manager, and to my surprise the same lady who was completley rude to us answered the phone. She pretended to not hear me and say my phone was staticky but cleary the guy before could hear just fine. Complete BS. I suggest going somewhere that has customer service. I'd rather see shitty places like this run out of business versus a good small businesswho treat their customers well. read more

Manny provided great service. Crab Benedict and Salmon Benedict were excellent. Champagne splits also were delicious. Bring patience as this is not a drive thru experience. read more

We've been dining there for 20 years, and keep returning. The meals are superb....... The ambience is that of a small French family restaurant read more

Food was average at best. I had the chicken crepes. They were covered in so much sauce you couldn't even find the crepes. Very unappealing presentation. Another person in our group had quiche, very overcooked almost burned. Flies were circling the center of the room, occasionally flying in our faces. Service was the best part. Great location on the harbor ! Won't be going back. read more

This is, without a doubt, the BEST French restaurant anywhere in SoCal - It is our #1 celebration place - for our 41st anniversary, no other choice. Now that COVID restrictions are lighter, there is an outside seating area with a wonderful view of Ventura harbor- the food is absolutely FANTISIC even though they no longer have escargot on the menu. read more

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We have enjoyed quite a few delicious lunches & dinners at this little gem of a restaurant we discovered at the far north end of Ventura Marina Village. Their complete menu offers an assortment of appetizers, salads, lunch sandwiches, and fine dinner entrees. One in our group is vegetarian & found plenty choices. The rest of us enjoyed fresh fish, prime quality meat, and poultry dishes. Le Petit Cafe has a wine list plus full bar for cocktails. A special delight is the after-dinner dessert tray brought tableside featuring fresh pastries from their onsite French bakery! Their location offers ample free parking, an casual indoor bistro-style dining room, plus a large waterview outdoor dining patio. We think this is the best restaurant in the area! read more

($$$$$$$$$$$$) Stopped in after breakfast at the Harbor Cafe. I have this obsession with bakeries/fresh pastries, and saw that Le Petite Cafe was a few stores down... We were not greeted with anyone at the register, so we followed a sign that said ring bell for service. We ordered a few pastries to TRY: 1. Almond Croissant- crispy, flakey, flavorful 2. Apple Tart- Not too sweet, perfect amount of apple slices. 3. Cream Cheese Danish- fresh, flakey with creamy cheese. The only downfall and disappointment is that the pastries here are quite EXPENSIVE. The prices average $3.50-$6 per item. The 4 pastries we purchased came out to almost $16! Portos isn't even thaaaaaaat expensive, & are better quality. Shocked. I'll most likely come back because the quality is good, but I wish it wasn't that expensive, unfortunately I will not be a regular here. read more

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The food is usually pretty decent but could improve. Also, the snooty service could get better. I asked the waiter if he could ask the chef to make one of the dishes without mushrooms as I can't eat them & he replied by saying that I must not know what a French chef is like & that the chef would not ever modify the dish I wanted. Pretty unprofessional comment about the chef & if the chef truly feels that way, he's losing good customers. I know the French have some sort of rep of being snooty and rude to Americans in France but I'm in America right now so fix it without mushrooms and make your customers happy. As for the waiter, putting down the chef of the restaurant he works for is very unprofessional and looks bad on the staff as a whole. read more

Incredible authentic French cuisine and the bakery oh my! What a special place. Dog friendly patio, full bar! Mind blowing flavors. It's on point! A must go to for a gourmet breakfast and lunch. Looking forward to trying. Dinner soon too!! It might be a little pricey, but we'll worth every bite! read more

This is the second time we've come to Le Petit, the last time was also on Easter Sunday. We have been pleased with our food each time. I got the Croque Monsieur and my husband the Crab Cake Sandwich; we both got fries as the side. The Croque Monsieur was excellent, the cheese was melted nicely and the sauce was rich but not overpowering. The Crab Cake sandwich was very good as well. It was served on a croissant which was flaky and light. The crab was yummy and not fishy at all. The fries were meh....we wish we would have asked for the potatoes au gratin which we got last time. They were not listed as a choice, but remembering from last time; they were quite good! The only issue I have with Le Petit are their prices; $20 for the Croque and $27 for the crab. I know that you pay a premium to be at the harbor but it was a bit too pricey for us to make it a regular stop; instead it will most likely be our Easter lunch tradition. read more

Delicious! Fresh pastries, delicious quiche, crisp French fries. I'd look for excuses to come back. Seating outside is fantastic. The service is exceptional! read more

This place has a lovely outdoor patio with a nice view! The lunch menu is brief. Salads and Sandwiches, Croque Madame and Monsieur! Salade Niçoise ( my choice) and they even have Escargot! The wine list is short and to the point. They serve Kronenborg which was a pleasant surprise. The food arrived in a short while. Escargot delicious with crusty baguette. My friend ordered the chicken sandwich which came with a small salad. My Salade Niçoise arrived with a lightly seared tuna, sashimi pink on the inside. Some might prefer their tuna more cooked. It would be nice to see more French wine featured on the list. There was one white Bordeaux and a few reds. The prices are pretty up there. Our lunch ( 6 escargot we shared, salad, sandwich, one beer and a glass of wine) with tax and tip was over $100. read more

A true sign of a good place is when you can work there and still go back years later like I do. You'll know: #1 The kitchen is clean, #2 The owners are cool and treat the staff right, #3 The food is prepared well and fresh. Jean-Luc is an amazing genuine French chef and cooks from scratch, even all of the pastries that you'll have to see and taste to believe (and I usually don't even care for pastries)! Breakfast/Brunch is something you'll look forward to like Eggs Benedict on a croissant with ham, crab cakes, or vegetarian. How about French toast made with homemade croissants? Add on your café of choice or a mimosa. Mmmmmm. Walk around the harbor or take a Sunday nap afterward. :) For dinner, the filet is the best in town. Hands down. Fish is extremely fresh and generous portions. Take your time and enjoy your night out. Add to any meal, Wendy's excellent cocktails. Highly recommend and love to support this long-time Ventura business and family!! read more

Disappointed. The quiche was so overcooked it looked like they had taken the crème brûlée torch to the top. Probably will not return.

The potatoes au gratin were great. The servers are super sweet and their coffees are delicious. They have a little side bakery for fun treats too! read more

Meh. Expensive; aloof; underwhelming pastries. Very awkward setup, this way for pastries, that way for meals...but the kitchen is closing. Not a warm vibe from owner (?). I love French places but this one is more for tourists for the view. read more

Authentic French Cuisine. The food is always consistent. The Seafood Crepe is a must try; my father-in-law always asks for one when he rolls his RV into California from Washington. And you cannot go wrong with any of the baked goods. The outdoor view of the harbor is wonderful. Le Petit is all-around solid. Merci beaucoup, Chef and staff. read more

The majority of the food was amazing!! Only giving 3 stars due to the horrible customer service by the Owner, John Luke. He didn't listen to our feedback. He talked over us and argued with us about how the steak was cooked. He literally said, "I've been cooking for 40 years, longer than you've been alive". We're all over 40 btw. He was very rude. He needs to learn that customers have preferences. Apologize and keep it moving. Despite our unpleasant interactions with him, our waitress Nykia was great and handled the situation with patience and kindness. read more

Came here to pick up some pastries to take over to the beach. Ordered the Cheesecake and Chocolate Mousse. Both were overly sweet and you can't eat too much of it. If I had coffee or maybe tea, it would have been easier to take down, but I didn't think it was amazing or anything that I couldn't get at any other bakery. They do offer other baked goods, sandwiches and drinks. It's a nice little place to sit down and relax and enjoy the ocean breeze on a cool morning or afternoon. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! It tasted fresh, authentic, and scrumptious! Definitely coming back! We even got dessert at the bakery which was the perfect way to end the meal. We got the coconut cream pie and chocolate mousse cup; both were decadent. We ate them before we could take a picture lol. read more

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Best baguette, pastry,food everything are great! Amazing Selection on the menu! Can not wait to eat here again! read more

Overall bad experience. Came in initially because they had clam chowder as the soup of the day. Half of our party ordered it. Once they already got us drinks they informed us they were out of the chowder. We would have likely left if they told us this first. Ordered different food anyways. Took forever to get our food and they never even refilled our drinks. The kicker was they charged us the mandatory 18% tip for parties over 5. We had 4 adults and a 3 year old... I imagine they did this because they knew based on service the tip would have been poor. There are lots of better options at the Ventura Harbor. read more

This is definitely a hidden gem in Ventura - food is incredible and the restaurant is located in such a great location. Highly recommend!

One of if not the only authentic French restaurants in Ventura/Oxnard area. Food is great (try the savory crepes and escargot). You can dine outside on a beautiful patio just feet away from the water of Ventura harbor. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable on the menu and are great to ask for food preferences. Hit their bakery on the way out for some sweet treats or quiche for home. read more

Super cute cafe, friendly service, freshly baked bread.Delicious clam chowder! Highly recommend.

I walked in to a little taste of Paris, right here in Southern California of all places on the beach practically. Low key Bond film material location and food quality that is unchallenged in Ventura county. Host was friendly and had a great sense of humor. Waiter looked like the Bond girl and was so friendly. Would definitely go back just to get her number. If you haven't eaten here you've missed out on Ventura county's best kept secret breakfast spot. read more

Le Petit - Bond film type setting in harbor, rosemary bushes and mint plants keep the bugs away and a fountain just adds to the perfect spot. - French Near Me - Ventura, California

I was absolutely not a fan of the breakfast at all. My fiancé ordered the French toast, and although fancy, it was nothing like the French toast you get anywhere else. It was a very heavy meal and just too much for one person. I ordered the crepes for a lighter breakfast and they were over cooked and even crispy on the edges and they lacked flavor. We sat outside which was lovely, the day was so beautiful, but I did notice there bugs enjoyed being inside with the French doors leading to the patio dining wide open. Our waitress was polite and attentive and checked on us appropriately. We don't visit the harbor very often, but I think next time we'll try somewhere else. read more

$9 for that old ass apple pastry... you knew it was old and gross and sold it anyway.. it was terrible, your price outrageous!!! Never again... have some respect for your customers... read more

Love their food. Service is top notch. Bakery is also amazing. Try their freshly muddled margaritas.

The food here is amazing! French onion soup that brings back memories of travels to France. Chicken crêpes that were outstanding. I also came to watch the harbor light parade a couple of weeks prior and had their seasonal mac & cheese. Also amazing... I did not give them five stars because the night I was there the service was terrible. I asked to be seated outside due to increased Covid rates in the area. It's like they forgot about me and only paid attention to the people inside... I had to ask for everything. I finally went inside to collect and sign the tab. Very frustrating because I just had surgery the week before and it was difficult for me to move around. read more