If you know anything about Gunsmoke BBQ and Beer in Santa Paula, you know their barbecue already…read morehas a solid reputation....but finally making it into their restaurant just confirmed everything I'd been hearing. I've had the chance to try their BBQ at local events around Ventura County, and it always left an impression. They make some darn good BBQ. BUT for this visit we ended up highlighting something just as exciting...their vegetarian options! It definitely says a lot when a barbecue place has great non meat options. I came with my friend Raquel (yelp elite) for lunch and we went all in on their vegetarian plates...well with one exception, we ordered the deviled eggs too. Let's start there: Their famous Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs are a must. Creamy, flavorful filling, lightly battered egg, topped with crispy bacon...yeah, they're as good as they sound. 10/10. Now for the vegetarian standouts: The Fried Avocado Bites were simple but done so right. Perfectly fried and paired with house made sauces that really brought everything together. Super shareable and perfect as a starter. 10/10. The Cauliflower Tacos were a reminder that you absolutely do NOT need meat for a great taco. These were hearty and loaded with (again) incredible sauces. My friend was obsessed and I get why. They were good, but I would prefer a meat protein taco at a spot like this. 7/10 for me. Beyond the food, the experience really shines here. The space has this perfect mix of country charm and rock n roll edge which is such a fun vibe. Service was top notch, and we love when owners are present and genuinely care. They stopped by to check in, which always makes a place feel extra special. And shoutout to our server Bentley, an absolute sweetheart. Next time you're in Santa Paula, do yourself a favor and check them out.

I sadly became a pescatarian right as Gunsmoke BBQ was opening. I have friends who have been…read morewanting to try it so I wanted to give it a shot as well. Gunsmoke is located in Downtown Santa Paula. I didn't pay close attention but I don't believe they have private parking. If you don't know SP, there is street parking and some parking lots. I would be mindful when you are planning to come for parking. I came with a friend midday so there was plenty of parking and seats as well so we got seated right away. I was happy to see the non meat options they have available. I was a bit bummed out they didn't have their hummus but it's just another excuse for me to go back. I did end up getting their cauliflower tacos. My friend got their avocado fries and their devil eggs. I had never had devil eggs, and tried those and were so good. I wanted more but I had already had all my tacos. I did appreciate the owner coming to greet us and finding out I was pescatarian. He was nice, mentioned that even though they are a BBQ spot, they still want to value those customers that don't eat, and asked if there's anything I think of to let him know to see if they can add it to the menu. Really appreciated that. Overall, bummed out I wasn't able to try their BBQ. The options I did try were all really good. I would come back.

This place has expanded their Alcohol inventory! I have been coming to this place for 15+ years and…read moreit's been amazing seeing the expansion into one of Ventura county's best spots to go, beer, wine, Tequila, snacks, and now party cups to go. The owner is knowledgeable and will help you choose the right spirit, as well as his staff.

Saw the best prime in my life Customer service best…read more I came here before going to a party

The hangar bar, connected to flight 126 cafe is a fantastic place for a bite to eat and a view of…read morethe beautiful south mountain and plans coming and going from the quaint little Santa Paula airport! The space is large enough for groups and events and has a full bar and outdoor seating as well! I ordered the SP avocado burger with half and half fries and onion rings! The burger was hands down a star burger that wowed! Flavorful, juicy perfectly cooked it's absolutely on the top of my local burger list. The onion rings hand made with a fantastic beer batter! All in all a great meal!

Great spot! I got a steak and asked for medium rare, but they cooked it to medium well. But if a…read morebummer bby still delicious. I loved that there were real grill marks and char flavor! Now they're Rueben - MAYBE THE BEST IVE HAD IN MY LIFE!!! if not then tied for 1st place. I was like what?? Here?? Cheesy, meaty, bursting with flavor?! This is a must!!!!! My husband ordered this and I wanted to steal it from him! Their sweet potato fries are worth fighting for. They taste just like chef David's on main st. Gambas is great and has a lot of white wine flavor Overall delicious, can't wait to come back!

Great indoor and outside space for large crowds. They had a dj spinning some relaxing music and the…read moreservice was friendly and felt like we were hanging out with friends. We had some cider and that was refreshing. Street parking available and bathroom access is outside. Loved that they had water available to serve yourself. The interior did not have AC so we were a little uncomfortable but that didn't stop people from enjoying the cool hipster vibe.

Stumbled in here as I was meeting a friend next door. I bought a mixed 4-pk. Customer service was…read moregreat. The interior of this place is very spacious and offers a relaxing environment. They do have a large outdoor area to sit at as well. As for the cider drinks I bought...they are possibly the healthiest of cider drinks I've ever had. The flavor profile was pretty tamed. Nothing in the drinks for me really makes me want to come back here again. So the drinks weren't for me, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try them out yourself.

Great place! Yummy food great service & good variety of beers on tap…read more I'll Be returning

If you're looking for a place with great food, cold drinks, and an atmosphere that feels like home,…read moreThe Draft Sports Bar & Grill in Santa Paula is the place to be. It's become my go-to spot to relax, unwind, and spend quality time with great friends. One of the things that keeps my wife and me coming back is the outstanding hospitality. The entire staff, including owner Greg, always goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. They're friendly, respectful, attentive, and genuinely make you feel like part of the family. In all the years we've been coming here, we've never had a bad experience. This past Saturday, my wife and I stopped in for lunch because we were craving something different. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich "wet," covered in their homemade buffalo sauce with bacon and lettuce. You can customize it with cheese, tomato, or any toppings you like. It came with a generous serving of perfectly crispy fries that paired perfectly with the sandwich. My wife ordered the wings and chose half traditional buffalo and half garlic lemon pepper. They were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Her meal came with celery, carrots, ranch, extra buffalo sauce, ketchup, and she couldn't resist adding an order of their delicious fries as well. The food arrived quickly, was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and, as always, we had an amazing time. Whether you're looking to grab an ice-cold beer, catch the big game, enjoy a great meal, or simply relax in a welcoming sports bar atmosphere, I highly recommend The Draft. Great people, great food, great service, and an all-around fantastic place that never disappoints.

Try answering the phone so I can know whether you have a product that I am looking for or not!!! If…read moreyou deliver what good will it do if one drivers over and finds you don't have the product even though we look it up and says you do!!! Gas is so expensive these days and some of us are not able to get out due to medical reasons!

From the owner: The best selection of liquor in townread more

Gem in Santa Paula…read more Marella - fantastic bartender. Makes anything great. I had an old fashioned and a whiskey sour (the real one with egg whites) Fernando - wonderful bartender. Very attentive, kind, and professional Food - I only had the pork eggs benedict, it was A++ cornbread as the base, the pork was very tender and tasty, and the Benedict sauce was great to complement. The cheesy grits were delicious as well. Make sure to try their homemade hot sauce as this made my experience even better. The owner - Tracy. She was there both times that I went and was not only nice in talking with me and my friend, but she worked alongside the servers and the barista's to maintain everybody's service. This place is one you have to go to if you're in Santa Paula. Great ambience, they had New Orleans Jazz playing each time I went. The place was busy with a bunch of locals so it's well known, but everyone worked so well together I never had to wait for anything.

I really wanted to love this place because I have heard so many good things but it just didn't do…read moreit for me. The restaurant was super cute and had comfy seats. Having only two soda options was weird to me but it's either Coke or sprite. Heard the beignets were a must but once we got the they were so dense! Needed to be way more airy. The fried green tomatoes were fine, needed salt but damn 3 slices of tomatoes for $10 is insane. Grits were good but again needed salt (a common theme here). Chips were fine but you guessed it needed salt. The Mac and cheese was definitely my favorite thing here! Needed no salt or anything added! So good! I would try this place again but not high on my list

Spectacular! Small enough to be WELL WORTH IT, and large enough to make it worthwhile. I never…read morewould have known about it, had it not been for Living Social. I had a free weekend, I drove up, stayed near Camarillo Outlets, then drove into Ventura for the balloon festival. There's only need to attend ONE day of the three. It's a GREAT hometown festival, whose main attraction are the balloons. Parking is good, wish I had time for the town tour, arrived early to take in the fest, and stayed late to experience all the balloons. I had the opportunity to watch them roll out the balloon, line up the strings, participate in the group effort to stand 'er up while the balloonist blew hot air within. The lighting of the balloons at night is spectacular, but probably would have been even more so if every balloon was alit during the fest. See pics.

Buying tickets online was easier this year because you could print out your entrance ticket…read moreimmediately. They also had streamlined the entrance process at the gate. Only bummer - they had the same bad t-shirt art again this year. How about taking a lesson from the Avocado Festival and having local artists compete for the t-shirt art and then maybe people would buy them? We started at the Wine Tasting Pavilion. 5 wineries this year. $2 per taste. I liked 75% of the wines this year. And towards the end of tasting time, the pours definitely were more generous. Although I did think it strange that a summer event would have all red wines, except for one white - a Chenin Blanc that was delicious. The boys headed for the beer tasting pavilion but ended up just buying full glasses of beer. I did try a Summer Shandy beer that was excellent. Dinner was from the Spencer MacKenzie fish truck again this year. I tried a less flammable sauce this year and enjoyed my fish taco more. I also enjoyed an order of their seasoned fries - thin, not overly greasy and lightly sprinkled with seasoning. The vendors were varied for craft items. I didn't purchase any impulse items, but the girl with us did purchase a few candles. The band for Friday evening played mellow County music and it fit with the casual evening. (I heard there was an unbefitting Rock band on Saturday.) The balloons are always center stage here and we weren't disappointed this year. They started inflating them just before sunset. They had more present than the previous year we had attended. We loved the alien-looking balloon called Outlander. And the Humpty Dumpty balloon was a hit. The Limoneira lemon-shaped balloon was fantastic. There were many with colorful patterns. Another evening of awe, wine, good food and friendship! I hope we can attend again next year