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    The Patio Restaurant

    3.5 (169 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE PATIO RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Players Club
    Rachel W.

    This restaurant is off the beaten path , located in the midst of Auto Center Drive in Ventura, it's a hub bub of activity on the Casino end, men on cell phones calling in there bets or whatever may be, and then towards the back left side of the building, the restaurant can be located, it caters to both the casino goers, as well as local residents looking for a good meal. The menu is large enough that you get variety, but small enough not to overwhelm a patron that has a hard time with decisions. I chose the Players Club, when I tell you that sandwich was loaded down with cracked pepper turkey, I'm not joking, complimented by perfectly cooked bacon, lettuce and tomato, and fresh sour dough bread, yummo! If you go during lunch (which I did) don't expect fast execution, the waiter was slammed and working on his own, but he was personable and always made sure our drinks were filled while we waited for our meal to be served. All in all a great place to go for a business lunch, or on a quiet Saturday or Sunday.

    Ahhhhh
    Jason S.

    Seems like they got new staff and simplified menu since my last review. I have been dropping in to usually get a beer and something to eat with it. The asada tacos are pretty bomb. And looks like they got some new peeps. Seemed nice. Felt the improvement.

    Spring Rolls
    Joanna L.

    Found this place on Yelp, didn't really read any of the reviews so we didn't really expect that it was located inside a small casino in between auto dealers...it was interesting. I thought it was going to be a nice place but it turned out to be okay - they had a live band playing in the patio which consist of a small dancing floor - nice but we sat inside because I didn't want to be next to the speakers. The food choices were interesting because they served American and had a separate menu for some Vietnamese dishes. I decided to try the spring rolls just to see if the Vietnamese food here was any good - and it did indeed turned out to be pretty fresh and big spring rolls. For entrees, I had the baby back ribs with mashed potatoes and season vegetables - really enjoyed the ribs and mashed potatoes however not so much the vegetables for it had an odd taste. Boyfriend had their Hawaiian burger - Teriyaki beef patty topped with cheese, pineapple and onion rings - it was huge and it came with some pretty good fries. The service was pretty nice - waitress was friendly and it was a pretty slow night - just a few tables out in the patio and a few occupied booths inside. The band played some nice jazzy blues and a few old slow rock songs and it wasn't super loud if you sit inside...loud enough for you to hear but not like so loud you can't hear yourself think. They also have big screen TVs around the place showing sport channels. Quite frankly I'm surprised that I kind of like this place - the food is pretty good, nice entertainment and friendly services.

    Eggs benedict with O'Brien potatoes
    Heather D.

    My husband & I had breakfast here the other day and it was delicious! The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly along with nice thinly sliced ham and a very light zesty hollandaise sauce. The O'Briens potatoes were seasoned perfectly & cooked just right. The service was also great, very friendly but not pesting is every other minute. We are looking forward to going back to try their lunch & dinner service. Also, the prices are very reasonable!

    Patio Burger and Fries
    Saul R.

    Good Burgers! Burgers and Fries are juicy and delicious. They give you a Coke in a Glass with Ice. They have a huge menu like Lazy Dog. Waitress Christina has a good personality and was really nice. she refilled are drinks and asked us if we want dessert. prices are pretty reasonable. There is plenty of parking.

    Vietnamese spring rolls. Pretty good rolls. But the sauce is really bad.
    Mylinh S.

    After having read reviews on this restaurant, I decided that most people who had given low marks were not happy with the service. So when our waitress asked us where we would like to sit, I told her that I would like to sit wherever she was going to be. Her name was Trisha, a very sweet lady. She took and served us our drinks right away. Then we ordered our meals, and I actually timed it: 8 minutes and our food was served!! Our water was refilled pretty frequently, and when we asked for extra condiments, Trisha came back with them within a minute. So all y'all out there, I gotta give this place five stars for their service. Now, the food: the core food was very good; however, the side stuff was below standard. Vietnamese spring rolls: the rolls were huge and good. The sauce was pretty bad: too sour for it to be peanut sauce. There was no hoisin nor sriracha on the table to substitute it, so we were out of luck. Patio burger: really can't go wrong with this. Pretty simple: big cheese burger with fries. I would have wanted pickles on the side and fresher bun. Prime rib: nice portion and very good. But it was served on a small rectangular plate with steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes. So, when you cut into the meat, the bloody juice from the meat would get mixed into the vegetables and the potatoes. Just didn't look very appetizing after a couple bites. Would have been perfect if the meal had been served on a bigger plate. Seared ahi tuna salad: greens were fresh, and the ahi was the best I had ever had: coated with sesame seeds and perfectly pink inside and nicely seared. Here is what went wrong: the dressing!!! It was a good thing I had asked for the dressing on the side because it was very much like soy sauce with a touch of sugar in it. No flavor whatsoever and extra salty. Not good not good at all!!! Pho: it was actually not bad. You get a medium size bowl of noodles with meat in it. It could have been better had it come with fresh basil leaves and the usual condiments for pho. Wilted basil leaves, a slice of lime, a few bean sprouts, and a couple slices of jalapeños were all tugged under the bowl. No hoisin, no sriracha, no fish sauce. They no longer have Viet sandwiches here. And the prime rib is now $19.95. Coffee is still $1. This is surprisingly a good place to eat. Having tried the Vietnamese options here, we would not order Viet again. All the sub standard sides could easily be corrected. We are going to check out their breakfast menu the next time we come out this way.

    Huevos Rancheros
    T M.

    Tried this place out for breakfast because it is on the Axxess card - buy one get one free. What is really great is they have it on there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so you can try all 3. Also, they are on the Ventura and Santa Barbara cards, both of which I have so I could go there 6 times and get one free. It was pretty iffy at first. I don't like when you walk into a relatively busy place and they say go ahead and sit anywhere because then I wonder if the servers actually know we are there. Sure enough we sat out in the patio for a good 7 minutes and were not acknowledged. I walked inside and told them we were out there. It took a long time to get a menu and then our drinks. After that service improved. Our waitress was very nice. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, not the norm for me but is sounded so good. It had eggs on tortillas with a red sauce (looked a lot like the salsa to me) and a couple of slices of avo. Rice and black beans and potatoes on the side and a side of salsa. It was okay. Looked nice and tasted fine but nothing to rave about. My husband ordered the NY Steak and eggs with hash browns. Once again, it was just okay. The menu was a bit weird because it didn't have the typical bacon or sausage and eggs plates, however you could order all the items a la carte and it would end up being a pretty decent price. And for the most part the prices are decent. With Axxess card and tip came to about $20. I am definitely wanting to come and try lunch and dinner and see if its better. There is a billboard on the way home I see everyday and the burgers look like the bomb. We'll see.

    Tri-tip tacos to die for!
    Daniel S.

    I've loved everything I've ever eaten here! Great breakfast, but the best kept secret is the tri tip tacos! They are just amazing! I've also had really good drinks from the bay. They've never missed the mark.

    Tim G.

    I came in for an appetizer and tried the Mexican shrimp cocktail. It was delicious and the perfect size.

    Zacamundo on some Friday evenings at the Patio.
    Tim K.

    The food here is awesome when the Asian chef is cooking his menu. He is only there certain hours and he has a separate menu. Our favorite is the cold shrimp spring rolls. The rest of the time they offer good American food with a few fusion dishes like the seared ahi which is great. They offer a soup of the day and various salads like the chicken Caesar with more meat than salad it seemed like. They just started live music on the outdoor patio and they happen to be one of my favorite local bands. Zacamundo is a four piece string band who play banda , a traditional salsa that makes people want to dance. Friday nights is my new day to go for tacos, margaritas and music!.

    "Fruit Parfait with a small side of French Toast!"
    Gary A.

    What a fantastic experience! We stumbled across this Restuarant well visiting in Ventura and so glad we did. You can really tell this Chef prepares his food with a "Passion", his foods taste, presentation and value were all spot on. We experienced Executive Chef "West Cooke's" breakfast and I had decided to have the Bacon, Egg, Tomato and Cheese Sandwich, it was massive and the Bread was incredible...what a value for only $5.00 (with a side of Hash Browns). I was fortunate enough to meet the Chef outside when we were leaving. He told me we needed to come back on Fridays and experience his dinner, he stated he prepares "The BEST Prime Rib!". I will take him up on this and can't wait to go back. I have no problem driving 80 miles to indulge in his FOOD! Note: It's also attached to a Poker Room, Sport Bar atmosphere, along with a cool Patio area with Live Entertainment. Thank YOU for a fantastice experience and we look forward to seeing you SOON!

    Food before I started eating
    Keith S.

    The tri-tip sandwich with fries and the chicken burrito were tasty. I had an Axxess deal for buy one get one free. I think they were about $12 each on the menu.

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