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.

Stopped by Friday night without a reservation knowing it was probably gonna be a wait since they…read morewere busy, but the lady with glasses behind the bar was really nice and helped us out. She told us to give her a few minutes and ended up getting us a booth which we really appreciated. Liz took care of us all night and was super attentive. Drinks were great, food was amazing, and the homemade apple tartin with vanilla ice cream was honestly the perfect ending. Such a good experience overall. Great staff, great food, and we'll definitely be back again!

We go here for dinner on special occasions and have been pretty satisfied with our meals. With apps…read more& alcohol, it can definitely be an expensive meal. But we have enjoyed our dinner entrees and had a nice experience. So, we have been many times. However, we have also ordered lunch & breakfast &, again, it's pretty pricey but honestly not as satisfying as dinner. The breakfasts are pretty good- have had some nice omelettes. As far as lunch is concerned- I feel disappointed. There was a picture of the fish tacos on yelp that looked good, so I decided to try them for lunch. It was not at all what was pictured. The fish was so so so dry, large clumps of american cheddar and just not any good flavor. Plus- they were $19. For a $19 quick lunch-I just want to enjoy my meal. I have had better fish tacos at Foster's Freeze, to be honest. I dont imagine myself coming here for lunch again.

What a gem!!! We…read morecame in on a Saturday, no one else was there but a few ppl came after. He is located in an alley with beautiful art. You can park in the back free parking lot if you don't want to park on the street. After ordering, our food was out in 10-15 min CHEF BURGER - Fresh, flavorful, and masterfully put together. The sweet potato fries are hands down THE BEST sweet potato fries you could ever have. He puts the Habit's fries to absolute shame in every way. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE - My husband got this and we both loved it. Like LOOOOVED IT. It was a St Patrick's day special but I hope he keeps it as a permanent item!!!!!! SMOOTHIES - So fresh! It was like someone made them at the bar on a beach. He uses real ingredients, not powder and syrups. Prices were fantastic, and the food was even better. I appreciate that he uses real high quality ingredients. I seriously can't wait to come back and try more things! He's been open for 3 years - however he opened just before Covid. I'm so happy he was able to survive that because his food is phenomenal. This will definitely be the next "it" spot in Santa Paula!

I grew up in this town. I have since moved away several years ago. Over the years I had heard about…read morethis place as one of the small local businesses that has helped revitalize the town a bit. I finally had the chance to eat here after I had some business cards printed. What really stood out to me when I first walked in was the cozy atmosphere and the personal greeting you get from the staff. You could tell this is the kind of place where the staff takes pride in what they do. I ordered a burger with a salad and root beer. I always pay with cash for my meals and I was told I got a discount that day for paying with cash. In all honesty, I believe they deserve every penny with a tip on top of that. My burger had a nice mix of melted cheese and mushrooms and my salad had feta and a side of balsamic vinegar, my favorite. As I ate I had over heard another customer ask about David's well-being. The customer had mentioned that he was a compassionate man who had given them a hand in the past and had cooked for them when they were going through their own struggle. They said he had asked, "what would the people like in this community to eat?" Just by hearing this account, I knew this place was made by a righteous man of character. Character that may seem has disappeared in the world, but David was proof it still exists. I did not have the honor to meet David, but I did have the honor to eat at his restaurant. He was definitely loved and will be missed by the community. Thank you chef for serving the good people of Santa Paula!

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.

It's on the pricey side but it's a better choice than McDonald's so, there's that. I've only had…read morethe burgers here, they're ok. I'll try the corn burritos next time but it's hard to come here when it's so expensive of a place. The neighborhood seems safe enough and parking is sometimes an issue, the lot is small but there's room on the street. They do have a restroom around the back of the building you'll need to ask for access to, fairly clean for what it is. The chili fries aren't anything special, the fry's in general are just ok - the burgers are really good though. In all, we'll try a few more dishes but again, pricey to come here so keep that in mind. I'm all for supporting small business over a chain any day of the week.

I recently visited B&J Drive-In in Saticoy to check out their renowned corn burritos. Several folks…read moreon Facebook's "I Love Corn Burritos" group have opined that these burritos are the best in town. B&J's menu proudly proclaims their corn burritos as "#1 in Ventura County," which is presumably the result of winning some VC Reporter "best of Ventura" reader poll. An order of four corn burritos costs $7.49. They took about 25 minutes to prepare. They are larger in girth than the Fosters Freeze corn burritos, and thus hold more refried beans. Their red sauce is spicy and distinctive with just a little more vinegar than I would consider optimal. Bare bones presentation with sauce and grated cheese and nothing else. Nice paper container (not styrofoam). See pictures. The chocolate shake was also well made and satisfying. This beloved local institution has been here for a couple generations. It's clean, well run and friendly. The owner was kind and friendly to my dog. I'd come back any time. And they have a new location on Main Street in midtown Ventura now.

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!

We've always had a good experience here- whether drive through or dine in. Some family favorites…read moreare- Texas toast/grilled cheese, zucchini fries with ranch, fish tacos, veggie burger & crinkle fries &, of course, the soft serve. Such a classic place. It's truly the best fast food in town, owned by locals. Always a treat!

I've been here several times in the past for desserts and ice cream, and for those alone, I'd give…read morethis place 5 stars. Everything has always been delicious, and that's actually what brought me back. I remembered this place being amazing when I was in college about 10 years ago, so I was excited to return. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. We ordered 4 basic cheeseburgers, small fries, and only 2 drinks, and the total came to $67. For what we received, that price felt incredibly high, especially compared to other burger places nearby. The burgers looked great with all the fresh toppings and vegetables, but the flavor just wasn't there. They were big and visually appealing, yet surprisingly bland. It felt like a lot of ingredients piled together without much seasoning or taste to make the burger stand out. The one bright spot was the customer service. The staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely sweet throughout our visit, which I really appreciated. Overall, I was shocked and disappointed. I don't mind spending $67 if the food is worth it, but in this case, it simply wasn't. The desserts and ice cream are still 5-star quality, but based on this experience, the burgers were mediocre, flavorless, and way too expensive for what they were.

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

Great Location at the airport Awesome menu selection…read more Comparable prices Great friendly service Lots of parking Food was great. Very tasty and perfectly prepared Definitely recommend

When we travel I always look for small airport cafe's, they never disappoint, and Flight 126 is…read moreanother one of those small airport cafe's that did not disappoint. We stopped in for breakfast and found the service to be friendly and we were well taken care of. We had a table out on the patio and enjoyed sitting and watching the small planes take off and land. Several were doing touch and go's for practice. Mr. B ordered two eggs, hash browns and biscuits and gravy, everything was delicious and his cup of coffee was constantly filled. Everything was very good. I ordered a scrambled egg and hash browns. The hash browns were crispy and crunchy yet creamy in the middle. The place is tucked off the beaten path near Santa Paula airport and has a nice parking lot. A great way to start the day!

The food was very delicious I would recommend to come the food is good like very good tacos.read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. I've been working down the street and decided to give this place a try…read moreafter my wife showed me their yelp and I was mad at myself for not coming sooner due to the amazing corn taquitos/burritos I had today. THEY WERE SO GOOD. If you haven't been here yet, do your like a favor and come eat here, you will not regret it. Called in my order of 5 corn taquitos/burritos around noon and the the lovely gentlemen let me know my order would be ready in 5 to 10 minutes. As I walked in he was backing up my order, talk about fast and friendly service here. Got a side order of guacamole for my order and it was a very inexpensive lunch. The corn burritos/taquitos were popping hot and came topppd with a ton of cheese. I poured the red salsa it came with over the cheese and I got the final product of salsa and cheese covered burritos/taquitos. 10/10, highly reccomend. These things were amazing. Overall come support this local buisness. Great food, great service, what is not to like here. Thank you El Preferido for the great lunch, I will be back very soon.