A Fantastic Breakfast with Even Better Service My husband and I stopped in for breakfast during our stay and couldn't have been happier with our experience. We enjoyed our meal out on the patio, which was bright, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing morning. I ordered the country fried steak, and it was easily one of the best I've ever had - perfectly cooked, generously portioned, and topped with delicious gravy. The biscuit it was served on was by far the best I've had in California! I'm from the 'South' and I know biscuits! The breakfast potatoes were crispy and flavorful. My husband went with the breakfast burrito, which came with chips and salsa and was packed with hearty ingredients. We both cleaned our plates! The service was absolutely wonderful. Sarah took great care of us, friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Moofish Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

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Just popped by, via my bike, for mimosas & they absolutely hit the spot. Scott was more than accommodating , as I was not ordering food. He even brought me fresh strawberries to accompany my mimosas. Sat outside on the patio- I live in town & am so happy Moofish & the Crowne Plaza are here. Next time, breakfast! read more

Moofish Cafe - Mimosa minus the strawberries Scott brought me!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

Scott our server was terrific! He's very hospitable and professional. We enjoyed our breakfast: made to order omelette; steak & eggs and buttermilk pancakes. As busy as they were, Scott checked on us periodically and promptly served us. Thank you, Scott! read more

We are staying at the hotel and decided to try their restaurant for an early dinner. It felt like we had a private romantic restaurant to ourselves. The restaurant is very clean and has a wonderful menu selection. Jay was our server and he was helpful with just the right amount of attentiveness. We started with a heavenly strawberry, spinach salad, and a bowl of their clam chowder. My husband ordered the New York steak with mashed potatoes. It came with a lovely bourbon type sauce on the side, and the vegetables were a nice summer blend. I ordered the grilled prawns which was served with linguine and a grilled lemon and saffron sauce, SO Yummy! They use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Apparently, they have dueling pianos on Friday and Saturday nights. We will be sure to try that out soon. This is a great restaurant in a nice location with fair market value, pricing, casual and sophisticated. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. read more

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Great little place by the beach! Went at 8pm whe piano time started. Go for Dueling Pianos if you can! Good service, fun atmosphere, good fries and drinks. The manager lady (I think) was very sweet to my foster dog on patio and the server blonde lady was very good at her job and a good listener. The piano people inside were funny and did some good Elton John impressions. You can tip them to play a song you like. Fun to people watch. Dueling pianos is hard to find these days so fun to see it happening here! read more

Moofish Cafe - Leaving Moofish patio after Dueling Pianos weekend . Yummy appetizers and drinks and good service - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

I am leaving this review but first I must say we did not eat here. We ended up across the way and we're sorry we missed this. I will say that they had live music and it was great everyone looked and sounded like they were having a blast!! Food looked great from what we could see. I will be stopping here next time as we were on a time budget unfortunately. But we are planning the next trip with more people and have already mentioned this as the next cafe we would really love to try! So if you wanna have a great time and enjoy audience participation during the live music nights I say give it a go! Nothing but smiles all the way around, they must be doing something right!! I promise to post an update when we go, this is an odd post for me as normally my rule is I do not post if I have not been, but the amount of fun people were having could not be overlooked. read more

We stayed in the hotel for a retreat. The organization paid for a Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast voucher / lunch / dinner, and Sunday breakfast. 1. Each breakfast was in the Moofish cafe. Saturday, we had the mocha coffee, salmon toast, avocado toast, and surfers' Benedict. Sunday, mocha coffee, avocado toast, and medium-rare steak and eggs. 2. Buffet lunch was Mexican style. Liked the fork-sized pieces of churro with chocolate sauce OR dulce de leche sauce. 3. Ingredients are probably local, so they could advertise as such! read more

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Omg, worst service ever. We went to watch dueling pianos. Got seated at 7:30, never saw a sever until 7:55. Ordered the rueben sandwich, that was pretty good, wife ordered nachos, when the food came , couldn't even tell if there was cheese on them, they were so dry, also there was a bug crawling out of the bowl, when the waiter eventually came back we told him, he said he would take the item off the check. No one came to check us during the stay, I had to go to the hotel bar to get us drinks for the night, even had to get water. Finally saw the server when we were leaving to give us the check. As a business owner that was VERY POOR service. read more

I try to be as generous as possible when writing reviews, but this is, without a doubt, the worst restaurant I have been to the entire time I have lived in Ventura. My wife and I decided to try this place, since they were having a dueling piano event (which are every Friday and Saturday night). We made a reservation and were seated right away in chairs. Things quickly went downhill, starting with us sitting around in chairs (that are hard as a rock) for 10 minutes or so for anyone to come to our table. We finally get to place our order, which included the Brussel spouts, fish and chips, and the Moofish burger. We were a little surprised when the Brussel sprouts came out on a plastic plate with little to no actual seasoning, but things got worse...much worse! The fish was the driest fish I have ever eaten, and the burger was lower quality than I got in my high school cafeteria. It seriously looked and tased like it had been a frozen patty (came out well-done when we ordered medium), and you could have replaced the bun with a sponge and I don't think anyone would have noticed. A few bites into our meals and I asked my wife if we should just call the meal a loss and go get in-n-out, but she was committed to hearing the pianists play the song we paid to hear (a point I return to below). Neither of us finished our meals. We also asked for water and ordered several drinks. We didn't receive water until about halfway through our meal, and one of the drinks they couldn't make because they didn't have the ingredients. The server was extremely kind and did her best to make a similar cocktail to the one my wife had wanted, but it is worth noting that there were only a handful of cocktails on the menu. Finally, the dueling pianos. They were entertaining and, per usual, were accepting requests you could submit with paper they handed out to all tables. I wanted to hear the Campfire Song from SpongeBob Squarepants, and we threw in a dollar tip to hear it. It wasn't much, but most people weren't giving anything. After our terrible meal we sat around waiting for the song and the pianists not only played the SpongeBob intro instead of the Campfire Song, he proceeded to say afterwards "I can't believe someone paid me a dollar to play that s#!t". So yeah, we won't be back, and I will be actively telling people to avoid this place. In short, we spent around $120 on terrible food and were indirectly insulted by the pianist. At the very least, the experience was so terrible that my wife and I now have something to look back on with laughs. read more

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They have a nice breakfast menu. Love the build your omelette option. The outdoor patio was great for our two dogs. Scott was very accommodating as our waiter. You can't beat taking an ocean front walk on the boardwalk after your meal. read more

Me and my mother spent a quick getaway here. For the breakfast, we decided to do it quick and easy. Going to the Hotel Restaurant. Moofish is part of Crown plaza Ventura. It is also open to the public. The price is alright. Waiting staffs are quick to serve. I ordered a breakfast burritos. My mom ordered a salmon fillet. The quality is pretty standard Crown Plaza Hotel like. Not bad, nothing stood out. read more

Moofish Cafe - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

Sara and Gina as well as the support staff are amazing As a neighborhood local I am so grateful for them we stop in once a week for breakfast on our walk with our dogs. any place that treats my dogs as good as me is a place i will always support food is great drinks are always spot on always consistent thank you for being part of our community. You do need new umbrellas read more

While the pianists are very talented, one of them openly (wearing a black shirt) complained over the microphone about Pink Pony Club being embarrassing and emasculating. It's a very popular song that I've heard sung by many MEN in different piano bars without complaints. It was also the biggest applause and reaction I had heard to the song while being there. Super disappointing. Edit: We got our food and it looked like someone's leftovers. Also, my boyfriend requested multiple songs but only the male centered song (requested for less money) got played. Don't waste your money if it's a female or queer centered song. It won't happen without complaints. read more

My wife and I come to Ventura several times a year and we always stay at the Crowne Plaza. Although there are many choices in the area, we always have breakfast at the Moofish Cafe. Scott is part of the wait staff, and he is always there to help us. The food is excellent, but Scott makes it a great experience. Whether you're staying at the Crowne Plaza or not, it's worth the trip to the café! Thank you Scott! read more

We attended the Easter brunch at Moofish and overall the food was great and we enjoyed the experience. However, I was disappointed to realize afterward that we were charged adult pricing instead of senior pricing. My son-in-law paid the bill, so I didn't notice the mistake until later. I would recommend double-checking bills, especially when senior pricing applies. Hoping this can be reviewed and improved for future guests. read more

We came here after the fair and sat in the beautiful dog friendly patio. We were serenaded by the talented and comical dueling pianos team. They were amazing and kept us very entertained. Our servers were also awesome and attentive. It was a chilly night but the heat-lamps kept us toasty! My Cioppino was delicious fresh and very filling and my friend loved her burger and was also full. Prices are good too! read more

Moofish Cafe - Cioppino - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

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3.5 -4. Clam chowder very good. Tarragon a nice touch and clams were fresh and meaty. Husband had fish n chips. Thick pieces good breading. Loved the crispy frys. Cioppino spicy but not too much. Fish ok. Clams mussels and shrimp adequate Hostess was also the waitress ... maybe cause Tuesday is slow. 4 couples total at 6:30. Raspberry lemon drop fabulous. Tangy and sweet. Well made Prices ok. read more

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The food was great. Nice location, got a table with a partial view of the beach/pier. Nice ambience, peaceful, soft upbeat music, very clean, and the best server yet, his name is Scott. Will be back most definitely because of him. Great smile and excellent service read more

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I attend regular meetings at the Crown and the food of course comes from Moofish. It is always fresh and delicious. Service in the conference room that we use is always perfect. read more

Food was very good with exceptional service. Server Scott was the best. Scott made our morning very by the beach awesome. Restaurant has great vibes with the beach walkway and view of the ocean. Definitely need to visit. read more

Moofish Cafe - View from the patio while eating - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

9/28 I'm visiting Ventura on an annual girls trip with a friend. We're staying at the Crown Plaza. We opted for the room rate that includes breakfast. First off, let me say that the room rate that includes breakfast is a fantastic deal. I think it was $25 more per night and you're allowed to pick any entree on their breakfast menu, the most expensive of which is $25. There are two of us so it's basically like getting one breakfast for free. This morning I had the eggs benedict. I like my hollandaise super lemony so this wasn't the best as far as I'm concerned, but it wasn't bad. Service was super fast too. Our breakfast was served to us within about 5 minutes of ordering. Tomorrow I'll try something else and will update the review with that information. 9/29 This morning I had the salmon toast for breakfast. It was delicious but if I was paying for it I would think it was overpriced at $20. It was included in our room rate though so for that price it was great. Service was also great this morning. Unfortunately last night it was awful. They brought us all the wrong food, which we didn't bother to correct it since it took forever to get. It was conveniently located though and we enjoyed the jazz band that was playing. 9/30 This morning I had the chorizo chiliquilles for breakfast and they were amazing. Lick the bowl amazing. Service was much better as well. read more

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I came by myself about half an hour before closing but (I don't know if I caught her name right from her name tag) Shelley was enthusiastic, warm and welcoming. She let me sit anywhere and let me know the special and recommended the Moofish Burger which I went ahead to order. She told me the name refers to surf n' turf. How cute! I asked for a medium well patty and it actually came out medium well. It was nicely displayed, vegetables were fresh, sauces were generous but not overwhelming. And the coconut shrimp was quite coconuty in flavor. The side of waffle cut fries were lightly Cajun seasoned, crisp on the outside, and startchy on the inside. Outstanding service from Shelley (sorry, I'm pretty sure it started with an S but I'm not sure of the name). Made my night! Thanks for making my lonely dining experience bright and welcoming. read more

Moofish Cafe - Moofish Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

It was fine. I say this because I ate there last week and don't remember the food. It's right by the water, so it's got that going for it.

The crab cakes we ordered, they were OK, it tasted like they were missing something. The espresso martini I wasn't thrilled about, but the Maí Taí was really good. The service was OK, when we arrived we stood at the door for quite a bit of time. The ambiance was a beachy kind of feel. It was a bit romantic at night night as well. The dessert tiramisu, the presentation was beautiful. It was very good and melted on the tongue, I was impressed. Ok, an extra star was earned. read more

Moofish Cafe - Menu, and it's Dueling Piano night - Steakhouses Near Me - Ventura, California

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Had breakfast here this morning and our waiter was Scott. He was extremely personable and always ensuring that our service was top tier. Thank you Scott! read more

We frequently stay at the hotel and always love the food in this restaurant! Great service, and such friendly staff.

The moofish at Crowne Plaza is perfect. The staff is perfect, and the breakfast is delicious. We had a great waiter for breakfast (Mr. Scott). He is a nice man and always smiles, friendly with everyone. Thank you so much for all your hospitality and friendly talking. Hopefully see you soon dear scott. read more

Food was good and reasonably priced. Our server, Scott S. was phenomenal. He was very kind, friendly and attentive. We will definitely come back. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch and with the dj spinning 90's and early 2000's hip hop and R&B it couldn't have been any better of an experience for us especially with their bottomless mimosas freely flowing! We ordered: Surfers eggs Benedict was delish! (And usually my go to so if I say it's good then it's good!) Surf n turf taco plate. My friend had no complaints so I'm guessing it was good as well. Cioppino was great read more

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We were at Moofish Cafe two weeks ago, The band was great and then the piano bar performance was awesome!!! Francisco Sanchez was our waiter. He was very professional, kind, cordial and went out of his way to make sure we are happy. I highly recommend Moofish. It is the hidden gem of Ventura I will give the place A plus. read more

Fun to come in on a Friday or Saturday night for the Dueling Pianos show, which begins at 8 pm. It is part comedy show, part music. They take requests and the musicians seem to know every song people throw at them. Also impressed that they use locally sourced produce for their menu and cocktails. read more

Best hotel food around. Service quite quick. Can't best the ocean view. I never leave reviews unless it's really bad or really good.

Just wanted to comment on my experience with the staff ... the other day, my husband's order came in wrong and they really made up for it today. They sincerely apologized for messing up my order, didn't charge me for my second meal, and gave me an orange juice on the house! Thank you for taking good care of us! read more

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Excellent wagyu beef sliders. They also have Watkins short Rib Philly sliders. Moofish burger was delish. They serve ciopino, fish tacos, steak, linguine, halibut, chicken, ravioli and more. This place is put together well under Chef Traynor. read more

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We were greeted promptly. Our waiter came and took our order. The food was excellent. We had a hard time getting refills on our drinks and the waiter was not engaging otherwise it would have been 5 stars. read more

The server was great at giving us a suggestion or what was good off the menu. The food for us both was a great way to start our day off before leaving the beach to return inland. read more

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Just sat down at a table at the piano bar ordered our food and music is so insanely loud we did not hear each of us talk, but when I went to the staff to ask them to have the piano players turned down the music they couldn't hear what I was saying. And despite that they also wouldn't do anything about it. Each one of them passed the buck saying it wasn't their responsibility. Finally, we had to take our own decisions and setups and moved it to an outside table away from the music. I hope the food is good. The players are good, but they're all a bunch of deaf people apparently and the people working there are not able to help. read more

Breakfast was very good, fresh fruit, great French Toast. Service was fast and friendly.

Had high hopes, but were quickly dashed. Serious lack of training! Understaffed and lacking in basics.

A pleasant surprise with quick service and tasty food. While staying at the hotel, the restaurant was very convenient. The unexpected part was how tasty the breakfast was with service s expected. The menu is varied enough to satisfy my breakfast for the number of nights I'm at the hotel. Not sure i would go out of my way to come here, but good enough not to wander outside the hotel while staying here. read more

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