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    The Jolly Oyster

    4.7 (640 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Virgilynn B.

    Why'd you leave the South Bay? Part of the reason why we came out to Ventura was to eat at The Jolly Oyster. We definitely enjoyed our oysters by the sea. Service was nice. Ambiance is great. You get seated upon arrival and there's plenty of benches. It's a nice place to sit, enjoy your food and company and then take a nice stroll along the beach. There's parking for $10 or u can park on the street for free.

    Heather W.

    The @jollyoyster literally has the best oysters I've ever had. I would like to go more but it's an hour drive for me. I've turned a bunch of my friends onto this place. It's a very casual and low key place but I love that about it. Plus it's right next to the ocean just over the sand dunes. So I can officially say I have tried everything on the menu! My favorite are the raw oysters with their two special sauces! I love their homemade sauces! I need the recipe! I love the habanero butter baked oysters and the jolly oysters. The flavors on those two are amazing!! I enjoyed the fried oyster tacos I tried this time. I think they need to pair with me and season them with my homemade spicy avocado cream sauce! The combination would be phenomenal!! I also finally tried the classic Manila clam steamers. They were ok. I wish they had a little bit more flavor. I probably wouldn't order them again. Everything else is just so good that these are just not at the top of my list. And their new special the uni oyster needs to be on the menu permanently. The sauce and the flavor is just so good. Make sure when you go to bring anything else you might want, like some wine or drinks. I brought some bottles of @joshcellars and made my own mini charcuterie board. We had an amazing little setup! It's always a very enjoyable day when I plan an outing/picnic here. And then you can end it with a beautiful relaxing walk on the beach!!

    Picnic spread with oysters and Uni from The Jolly Oyster Drive
    Kayla N.

    We stopped at the Jolly Oyster on our way from Santa Barbara to Malibu and it was such a fun little stop. As we mapped to the location, we were a bit unsure as we were mapped to a park/beach with a parking attendant but as we asked for the restaurant, they gave us a 1 hour parking pass so that we didn't have to pay to visit The Jolly Oyster. We quickly parked and walked over where we were quickly seated and the process was explained to us. There are two ordering areas... one for unshucked oysters and specialty items (like uni) and then another for shucked oysters and cooked items. They don't rent oyster knives to you but you can either bring your own or purchase one there. This place is amazing for bringing other things with you (cheeses, breads, wine) and making it a full spread! The staff was very helpful, friendly and make it a great experience! We ordered the uni, a dozen oysters (half-dozen of each type) and then had other picnic items we brought with us! The oysters were fresh and delicious and the uni was great as well! I would absolutely recommend visiting - such a fun place!

    Sea Urchin Ceviche Tostada
    Stephanie S.

    Amazing quality seafood! The Jolly Oyster had a few benches and tables scattered around a dog-friendly and laid back area. I will definitely be going back!

    Habanero butter, leek & Parmesan, miso aioli, creole
    Isabella S.

    Yummy fun flavored oysters - chill vibe inside a food hall. I got these flavors: Habanero butter, leek & Parmesan, miso aioli, creole

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    Paul L.

    Deliciously fresh seafood! We arrived during opening hours and debated eating outside in the brisk weather, but opted for takeout. There are two stations on site. One is where you can order whole oysters and shuck yourself, and the other is a van for hot meals and shucked oysters. Unfortunately, I don't enjoy eating oysters, so I opted for other items on their menu. We ordered STEAMED CLAMS, BAY SCALLOP CEVICHE, and fresh, large-portioned, buttery UNI (sea urchin). The takeout packaging was secure. The verdict: DELICIOUS! We ate everything on-site, finishing the broth with their bread and even the leftover ceviche juice. I highly recommend these items for quality and flavor. Note: Our order took over 10 minutes, and we were among the first people there. I highly suggest ordering from the mobile van first.

    Ron L.

    I was in Ventura to attend the Boys and Girls Club charity event that my son was hosting and I met a friend who took me on a picnic to the San Buenaventura Beach Park where the Jolly Oyster is located. I had an epiphany in 2018 when my son forced me to try a raw oyster after I had refused to eat an oyster due to a very bad experience down in New Iberia Louisiana at 19 years old. A friend's parents had me try what I can only describe as a slimy eyeball in black tar down in Cajun country. I ignorantly thought after I swallowed one and steam came out of my ears as I was crying, when my friend's father exclaimed "I knew you put too much pepper in these oysters, mama", that all oysters would be this terrible. When my son got me to finally try one I found out I love them and have been trying oysters at various places I have traveled, particularly when my friend Pat took me on an oyster adventure in New Orleans. My friend in Ventura laid out a beautiful spread that she prepared on the picnic tables that are near the beach with beautiful views, and I perused the two trucks operated by the Jolly Oyster people. I ordered the combination of two types of oysters, one having a cucumber like taste and the other smaller and sweet. The oysters were delicious and the beet mignonette with lemon sealed the deal. The weather was perfect, the beach and picnic area lovely all topped off by the very tasty oysters. I'm not sure the oysters were jolly, but they were jolly good. Well played, Jolly Oyster.

    Scallop ceviche, raw oysters, Manila steamer clams
    Grace Y.

    The Jolly Oyster was a random detour for us driving back to LA from the central coast. It's inside the San Buenaventura State Park. If you navigate from google maps, it'll bring you right there. The parking attendant will give you an hour free. There are bathrooms right there. I do wish we could have stayed a little longer and made a little beach moment out of it. We had our dog with us. Several other tables had their furry, four legged family members there too. We got the bay scallops ceviche, the raw 1/2 dozen, and the Manila steamer clams. The bay scallops were sweet and surprisingly plentiful! We got three Laguna oysters and three Kuramoto. The Laguna oysters were creamy and exceptional! The prices were pretty fair for this type of seafood! I'm very happy!

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    Sylvia L.

    The jolly oyster exceeded my expectation! So glad I gave it a try. A food truck located on the beach side, with tables and umbrellas to enjoy your meal under. The food was so fresh, and cooked really well. It was delicious! Looking forward to the next time I'll be in Ventura, I will definitely make a stop.

    Tacos and scallop ceviche
    Sarah O.

    Stumbled upon this place when looking for seafood in Ventura County. Had no idea what to expect almost the spot because it's a hidden gem right by the beach that can be easily missed. You can bring a picnic of other foods and grab your oysters and have a huge feast or just grab all your food here. We aren't huge oyster eaters so we tried their fried oyster tacos and scallop ceviche. The price for the tacos and ceviche were pretty steep doe the portions you were getting but over all did not disappoint. I wish there were a few other options but I think this place really is for specific to oyster enthusiast .

    Cold oysters (bottom right) and Habanero Oysters (top left)
    Jennifer R.

    Craving some fresh oysters? Jolly Oysters is the place to go if you're in the Ventura area. I drove from San Fernando Valley to this gem and have no regrets... not even the traffic. The food is cooked and served from a food truck that is stationed near the boardwalk and the area couldn't be more perfect. It's close to parking lot, there are plenty of picnic style benches with shade to sit and enjoy your food. Perfect for families, small and large groups and pets. You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks as well which I loved! I plan on coming back very soon with friends and have a little picnic myself. Ordered the habanero grilled oysters and mussels. They were pure perfection. Meaty, savory and packed with flavor.

    Everett L.

    If you want fresh oysters come here. They are so tasty and do not have any sea taste to them. Plus see how large they are.

    Tiffany T.

    This place is a lot of fun. Great oysters! Raw and cooked! I really enjoyed the flavored cooked oysters. Service was great. Get a place by a bbq and bbq it up all afternoon. Bring your own drinks and snacks to go with the oysters. Beautiful area and just a short walk to the beach. Make a reservation! They get busy!

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    Loved our experience & can't wait to go back! The fresh oysters with the Thai chili sauce was 10/10!

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    Ask the Community - The Jolly Oyster

    Is it open rain or shine? Is it possible to enjoy even if it's raining?

    What beach are they located at?

    San Buenaventura State Beach

    Is it cash only?

    No, you can also pay with credit card

    Hamburgers and soups still on the menu?

    No, neither of those items are offered.

    Beer or wine?

    BYOB

    Do we have to bring our own oyster knife and/or shuck our own oysters?

    If you get oysters from the shack, it's shuck your own. Bring a knife or buy one from them. If you get oysters from the food truck, they will shuck them. The truck is more expensive, but they doctor them up for you. You've got options.

    Do you have to bring your own stove and grills if you want to cook the oysters, clams and the other seafood?

    No. There are charcoal grills in the picnic. Bring your own charcoal, lighter, pots and cooking utensils. Just request a grill when u check in.

    What are their business hours?

    Usually 11-7 Friday-Sunday but best to call them to confirm

    Hi does anyone know if we can go to the beach from here? Thank you in advance.

    Yes, the beach and The Jolly Oyster share the same parking lot. You can park for an hour free if you're just eating and walk over to the beach for a quick stroll.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes. There are usually a few every time we go.

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