I am now a huge fan of Yard Bar & Grill. (Visualize beautiful fireworks going off and no pet is sad. Just pure happiness. I was part of a party that reserved the back patio. We were celebrating retiring teachers and staff! The service was fabulous! Shout out to Hannah! I am 96.4% sure that is her name. Smiling, always around to take orders, make suggestions, clear plates, etc. I thought she was terrific. The drinks were great. The table where I sat raved about them. The food was yummy. I loved the caesar salad and the onion rings. The tacos and chips were the bomb as well. The cookie with ice cream dessert was an incredible surprise. The menu description did not do it justice. It was a large chocolate chip cookie cooked in a small cast iron skillet with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. Scrumpdidlicious I can see Yard Bar & Grill as part of my new fun thrift store routine. Shop til I drop and then reward myself with a beverage and that fab cookie skillet ice cream thingy. In summary, if you have a group celebration call the Yard Bar & Grill. You will be so pleased. They even let us decorate! #grateful read more

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Any place that has Tater Tots and my rule is they automatically get 4-stars. Kidding but not really. Service was good, prices were decent and the timing of it all was not bad. the ambiance was like a pub, which was wierd foe a Thursday at lunch but it was during the World Cup and they had both games on! read more

This place is a great addition to downtown. We only had cocktails and wings but the wings were so good and fresh. The thirsty sauce was yummy although next time I think I'll get half and half. Service was great, place is super clean. Next time we will try the patio out back, the music was cranked up back there so we sat at the front bar. read more

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I like this place! My friend said he loved the smash burgers here but apparently that's only available during happy hours so I got the Morning Burger instead which has cheese, tatter tots, bacon, smoked ketchup, and a fried egg. The egg added so much savory flavor that I didn't have to add bbq sauce despite loving bbq sauce. The tatter tots were freshly fried and crispy. I loved this meal! On top of that, my waitresses, Hannah and Amanda were amazing! Very kind and prompt in checking up on me and giving me what I needed. A+ service was something I wasn't expecting! read more

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Arriving on a Friday night during baseball playoffs and a busy restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly and kindly we were assisted. Happy with their customer service first and foremost. I really enjoyed the onion petals. Think blooming onion meets onion rings. So yummy and such a satisfying crunch at every bite! The chicken d-lite wrap was also really good. Plenty of fresh flavors. Their sweet potato is actual pieces of sweet potato. I automatically thought sweet potato fries when I saw it on the menu but that was on me not to clarify. The waitress was also very helpful with ordering something kid friendly from their menu. My son really enjoyed his grilled cheese sandwich and fries. Overall, really great experience. Love how big the restaurant is and how each part of the yard has its own vibe. Will be back to try their cocktails and other food items. read more

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My family and I decided to try this place downtown, which I've been wanting to visit for a while. We didn't have reservations, but we managed to get a table right away despite the crowded restaurant. I ordered the Yard Birger, their classic cheeseburger, which came with American cheese, gem lettuce, vine tomato, and fries. It was absolutely delicious! I also had a cocktail called the Berry Buzzed, made with Cazadores Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, agave, and blackberry puree. It was equally tasty. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it a great place for families to enjoy a meal together. Our server was fantastic, even though they seemed quite busy. They were always attentive and ready to assist us whenever we needed something. read more

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Every time I end up here it's a good experience, great food and service, chill ambiance and the elote is a phenomenon, Overall chill we can come drink here alone or with my kid for dinner and both are a vibe, I def suggest this place good food and large TVs for sports read more

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Had a great experience at Yard and Grill! Amanda was our server and she was awesome. She had such a bubbly personality and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. She really made it easy to want to stay, hang out, and enjoy the environment instead of feeling rushed. We started with the loaded tots, which were really good, and I got the strawberry Yard Margarita and definitely recommend it if you like a sweeter drink. For my meal I got the Gaucho Burger and it did not disappoint. Everything came out great and the service made the whole experience even better. Definitely planning on coming back. If you get Amanda as your server, you're in good hands! read more

After a day in Ojai hiking and sightseeing we stopped by here to have dinner, drinks and watch the Laker game. Very welcoming and friendly staff. The ambiance is great here, very nicely done. There is a bar in the middle, lots of big tv's on the walls. The food is also amazing. We ordered a few starters to munch on with our drinks. I absolutely love the nachos here. Probably the best one I ever had. I'm not kidding. So light and delicious topped with flavorful shredded chicken. Soooo good. A must try. The tortilla chips were bake so believe so it made it so light. The artichoke dip was also amazing so were the buffalo wings. We enjoyed the cocktails and the beer as well. Great place to try if you are in the area. I highly recommend. Usually bar food doesn't taste fresh and delicious but this place sure does. read more

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Best bar food I have had in a long time!!! Being gluten-free it's hard to eat in a bar. I was extremely happy to find out that the Yard Bar & Grill provided gluten-free bun options. I haven't had a burger this tasty in a long time. The bun was not your typical dry gluten-free bun, it tasted just like a regular bun. However, the best part of this entire meal was the french fries. The way they are cut and shaped and fried are perfect for dipping in their very tasty ranch and aïoli sauces. The staff at this restaurant are extremely helpful and nice and I can't wait to go back. Update: I went back the following week because I couldn't stop thinking about their pub fries, and was able to get a gluten-free grilled cheese and it did not disappoint! read more

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Stopped in to check out the speak easy and watch the prelims. Had a few drinks. Extremely super friendly staff. The location is super clean with inside and outside seating. I'll be back just because how kind the staff was. Check them out! read more

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Building was extremely cool, I loved the ambiance but the food was pretty bad. Short rib was very stringy and the meat looked just low quality overall. read more

So happy to have the Yard Bar & Grill now open in Ventura. I've always liked this space and thought the circular bar was cool so I was super happy that when the last spot didn't make it to see that a new bar and restaurant concept was coming in. The name, menu, and atmosphere fits downtown Ventura and is perfect for the little yard area next to iron & resin etc. A friend and I stumbled in for a late weeknight dinner and we were happy to see that the inside was almost pretty full. They have a nice round bar, plenty of tables and booths, plus some outdoor patio seating from what I could see sitting in the inside. The decor was cool, very Americana and patriotic. The restaurant and bathrooms were super clean, always a plus. Our server Gabby was a doll. Super sweet, helpful and attentive. She made our dining experience A+. She was checking in with us a good amount and when we had questions about cocktails and appetizers she was very friendly and helpful. It was nice to see that the restaurant was well staffed, everyone helped one another and the food came out pretty quick - but was hot and fresh. For cocktails we started with the Berry Buzzed and I would 100% get this again. Loved the blackberry flavor and the large lime garnish on top made for a pretty instagramable moment. They have a pretty extensive cocktail menu here. For food we decided to split a bunch of appetizers which was the way to go. Their appetizer menu here is pretty vast and I liked the more unique options. In downtown Ventura there are plenty of spots to get apps but at least here they do the classics well but also had some more unique ones. One of the more special ones were the fried artichoke hearts with a lemon aioli and these were fabulous. Crunchy and addicting. We loved them. We also got a side of French fries with all of the dipping sauces, because why not. And lastly we wrapped up with wings. The wings hit here and are some of the best in downtown Ventura. My friend and I are picky with wings and we really enjoyed these. We got half lemon parm and half elote (pretty cool flavor option) and they were both great. Love that they don't skip on the side sauces here either. Prices were reasonable given how big all of their appetizers portions were. A good value and an awesome spot to come with a crowd to watch a sports game or to just mingle and indulge in shareable bites. We didn't try any of their mains from the menu but everything looked/sounded pretty good. The yard bar and grill is worth a visit when you're in downtown Ventura next. The food and drinks were great, coupled with stellar friendly service I can see this spot doing really well. Wishing them lots of luck and I'll be back for sure. read more

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My husband and I had a low key local wedding and had our family join us at the Yard for dinner. The manager was super helpful in helping us book the table for a large party. The staff was very friendly with us. The service was amazingly efficient despite it being busy and us having a large party. Drinks and food were good. And they gave my husband and I free wedding shots! Thank you Yard Bar for helping us celebrate our special day! read more

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Really cool space, with the restaurant side being visible from main street, and the speakeasy being visible from the back parking lot. It was funny because we struggled to find the restaurant when approaching the speakeasy, which has a beautiful outdoor seating area. I believe it's called The Hive. Theres one bathroom for both the speakeasy and the restaurant with only two stalls, so they were quite busy and one stall was out of toilet paper. We were seated immediately as a party of two on a Friday night around 8:30pm. Our server was friendly and attentive. Drinks and food came out pretty quickly. We ordered Ben's gravy fries which was delicious. The egg could've been cooked a little less. We both got the Morning Burger with tater tots which was a decent size and yummy. The food came with all of the sauces we asked for and we had everything we needed. For drinks we got an espresso martini with and without Bailey's ($1 upcharge), and Midtown Martinis. A bit of a pricey meal. Loved the food and drinks and I'm excited to come back to visit the speakeasy, its a great option, especially if you had to wait for a table. read more

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Great food, live band, great drinks, service is awesome! Thank you Matthew and Manny the managers. First time here celebrating friends birthday. Has an outdoor patio with live music. read more

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Very cool place to hang out and enjoy a burger and a cocktail. Fries or even a beer and a pretzel. Our server was Justin was great. He was on his best behavior because the hostess's at the door threatened his life if he didn't get the food us hot. Just kidding, can't wait to go back read more

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Stoked to see the Yard Bard and Grill come in and do it right! Located in the old failed disappoint Stout Burger location on Main Street, YB&G knocked out the execution with ease! Brought to you by the owner group of Cronies there's some creature comforts you'll remember and love like thirsty sauce, and schooners of beer but taken to a new elevated level! Think date night vs beers with the bros even though you can do both here. They've maximized the space with the main restaurant up front, a speak easy type bar in the back that was utilized as a storage room in the past and an outside seating area in the "yard"! Sophia our waitress was fantastic attentive and full of good energy! In fact everyone we interacted with was amazing and welcoming. The menu was elevated bar food and the cocktail menu was outstanding although I don't do alcohol, which I would like at least one NA beer option, but they did have a couple mock-tails that sounds fantastic but with my current diet wouldn't fit with the sugars. For eats I got the Goomer burger with no bun and added an extra patty and cheese curds on the side. The patty's were great size, the basil aioli was flavor packed and paired well with the beefy flavor and crispy pancetta! Execution was spot on and you'd never know they had only been open for 9 days! Looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Perfect ambiance on a busy Saturday afternoon! Found a spot at the bar & was quickly welcomed by bartender, Daniel! Once I told him the type of cocktail I was looking for he provided the best suggestions & made me the perfect lavender gin martini! The presentation & taste were top notch. Daniel was very friendly & attentive!! He was definitely part of the reason we had so much fun at the bar & even made new friends! Looking forward to going again soon & recommending Yard to friends & family! read more

The hubby and I had a really nice lunch here today. The staff are friendly and I believe the owner came over and talked with us and wanted to make sure everything was good. The place is really nice, it has roll up front door panels, a nice speak easy in the back and outside seating on a great patio. The food was good and we loved their take on the onion rings, they were more like onion wedges. I think they have 40 beers on tap. It was definitely a cool place and we highly recommend you give it a try. read more

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Cool spot on Main Street with both indoor and outdoor seating options! Great menu with burgers, tacos, salads, and apps! Get the side wonder fried and turn a salad into a wrap! Cocktail menu fun and get your beer in a schooner! Friendly waiters and bartenders! read more

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So just got kicked out of the back door back bar, after the front one recommended me. Seems locals only here and they needed my seat. First time here. Atmosphere is good, had a live band out back, and bartender was excellent. Though my whiskey sour was just under $20. Not good for single SIS white men it seems. Whatever, glad I tried here. I'm easy and laid back...but but won't be back. Wish everyone well! T read more

Loved the back area! Such a great location and space. The berry buzzed is very good with tequila or vodka. We have visited here a few times and like stopping in food & drinks. We've had great service and great time on multiple occasions. read more

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Good food and beer, great customer service. Live music. What more can you ask for? I got their Yard burger and fries, didn't get a chance to grab a drink since I was driving but their bar was popping and everyone was having a good time. Definitely coming back here when traveling through Ventura. read more

This was our first time here. Sunday just before noon. We were seated right away and accommodated with our stroller. There's a back patio called "the backyard". We shared the nachos with short rib and broccolini. Both were tasty! Wish there had been more topping on the nachos, but that's always the case where ever you go. Very friendly staff. Several different people checked on us during our visit. We tried out the classic margarita and Berry Buzzed. Would get them again. Will be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Sorry I've not posted for this business Been in for lunch about 5 times. Ordered different items from varied menu. All have been good but favorite was panini sandwich--a that goodness in melted cheese. Attentive staff. Multi owners always come by to check on you read more

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Amazing food. Friendly fast service. The onion rings were bomb!! Highly recommend when you're in the downtown area

We stopped in for lunch and everything was great. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was all delicious. My husband and I had a couple of the burgers and both were yummy. My sister had a corn elote/tater tot dish that was so delicious that we made her share. They also had a bunch of beers on tap and some really tasty drinks. Awesome place, we'll be back. read more

The two bartenders that were at the outside bar were most unfriendly and poured 2/3 drinks. We came here after a celebration of life and were very disappointed with the service. The bartenders were giving patrons dirty looks, talking about others and just very unfriendly during our visit. The atmosphere would have been cool, very industrial vibe. We did not order food, so I can't speak to that. Maybe it was an off night, but for two people to have attitude, I am not sure it was a one-off experience. read more

I had no idea. Super nice greeting walking in. The balsamic vinegar was made from scratch (I asked because it was so good). The salad was about as fresh and perfect as humanly possible. Then I ordered this fried chicken sandwich that had me weak in the knees. Good thing I was sitting down. The guy who took my order was super cool. And the girl who brought me my food served my drink, and offered me a straw was adorable. The ambience consisted of open window/doors, sweet doggies and patrons walking by, and the Dodger game on big screens in both directions. There is a really cool hallway lined with gorgeous black and white historical photographs that led to a beautiful outdoor back patio. A+ World Class White Cloth Treatment. read more

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I went in here to pick up dinner with my client I was working with. I had to take him to run errands & wanted to pick up food to go. I was very undeceive on what to order because so many good options. The picture does not do it justice, the burger was very tasty & the fries were just absolutely delicious. The staff there are friendly & even asked if I wanted any other sauce to try. I definitely recommend this place. I would love to go back & try their beers but I have to do that when I'm not working. Definitely heck this place out, nice chill vibe in there. read more

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New bar&grill on main, just just opened up let's give it a try! The place is really nice with brick walls and an outstanding wooden bar. Great food! We tried couple of burgers, fries, tater tots, breaded "captain" chicken. Everything on point. Good selection of drinks and beers on tap. The best thing is the working crew energy; we loved our server, she was super sweet and very attentive. The owner/manager was walking around the tables and we had at some point a long chat. Thanks Christine If you walk around the bar toward the restrooms another world will appear with an outdoor patio, a speakeasy and a whiskey bar Great bar/grill, recommended! Keep up the good work and the good vibe read more

What a fun place. Big, spacious & a good beer variety. I had the lemon pepper wings, well done & crunchy. Delicious. The stars of the evening were the beer tenders Nat & Allie. Lots of personality & just plain fun. Keep singing Allie. Will definitely go back! read more

We're organic gardeners on YouTube-CaliKim29 and if there's one thing we know - it's fresh, clean taste. YBG did not disappoint. Here's our overview of our first time experience and tips for first time visitors. What stood out foremost (and is VERY important to us) all YBG team were friendly, smiling and eager to help. Kudos to the owners, Christine and a gentlemen who's name is escaping us, sorry, well done! There are two bars that are first come first served seating. The front bar (E. Main) has larger seating capacity being in the indoor dining area. The back bar(alley), aka The Hive, if you know than you know - a 'speak easy' if you will, has a smaller bar, tall tables, couch and outside seating. There are TV's for the game and has a very fun vibe back there. Both bars offer very comfortable bar stools that swivel (sounds silly but we like that!). The back bar is not full menu but a fair amount of appetizers and of course, great drinks. We came in from the alley side and being first timers we didn't know where to go or how the place worked...was the bar open seating? Could we just grab one of these tables? There we are, standing there, trying to stay out of the way, as we tried to figure out the lay of the land. THOUGHT: A warm body at the back gate who simply "greets and explains" would have been helpful. Or, perhaps signage that says Please see host" with an arrow pointing down the back hall to the front? Ironically, after we took an empty high table, both owners saw us and were intentional about saying hello, introduced themselves and thanked us for being here. How fabulous is that? WIN! The drinks at The Hive were very well made and served by the fabulous Mari (becoming bartender social media famous) and JR. Both were smiley and great mixologist. WIN! WIN! Now let me introduce you to the front hostesses - Amanda/Makena (sp?) upon arrival they helped me with my "101 Questions But Were Afraid to Ask"...never skipping a beat nor making me feel like a bother. INSIDER TIP: You can put your name on the wait list with the hostess at the front and go to either bar and wait for your text that your table is ready. WIN WIN! Have we talked about Marley our server yet? Can you say AMAZING? Super friendly, knew the menu inside and out, has the warmer personality! We had 2 salads, Wedge with chicken, Kale/Chicken and The Goucho burger. The food was so amazing - we left no trace. And....Christine thanked us on the way out - what a great personal touch. This is a well trained restaurant with leaders that have forward vision. HIGHLY Recommend and we are coming back. Job well done by all. read more

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Went in to watch Sunday Night Football and we were seated immediately and had excellent service throughout the evening. Tori was amazing! She's so nice and very attentive! We ordered Cali Creamin' schooners and the Captain Crunch Chicken. Both were delicious! read more

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I quite enjoyed myself for my first time here and solo trip. Looking forward to adding this to my Instagram blog soon but the staff inside was fantastic. Bartenders didn't want to do any sort of. Talking with guests but the hosts & hostesses were so kind. The waitstaff also checked up on us bar top patrons and stopped for a few minutes convos here and there. Probably one of my better solo bar hoping trips I've done in a long time. I'll have to come back soon either another solo trip or to bring someone to join me next time next time I'll have to get some food so I can do a true full review of this place but I like it. Also the only time I've been comfortable coming in because this was the first day that it wasn't packed inside and out! So yay me haha read more

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Wife and I on our way home stopped in Ventura to put a comfortable finish on a great day. Found the Tap Bar and Grill which was the right choice. Incredible burgers- savory and fresh- really top notch Regular and sweet potato fries were amazing. Solid local tap selection. Service was excellent. Comfortable and welcome if place to relax on a chilly weeknight. . Matt the GM was friendly and a cool dude. Looking forward to stopping in again sometime. read more

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I so wanted to like this place. I ordered a short rib sandwich and received the driest , stringiest, and smallest sandwich I've ever had . More like a dental floss filled sandwich . I even mentioned it to the waitress who didn't respond . Paid $3 extra to get the cheese curds which turned out to be 8 small pieces . The Spanish techno music was soo loud we left before we finished our meals. Won't be going back !! read more

Marley was fantastic! We came im with a big group and were all drinking and eating a lot. She really kept up with making sure we all had our drinks filled. All of the food we got was fantastic! They have amazing wings and for a crazy good price! The burgers were all so juicy and delicious. They had a lot of specialty burgers which I loved!! All of the cocktails were fantastic as well! read more

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! From the moment we walked in, everything was flawless -- the food, the drinks, the service, and the ambience were all top-tier. Every dish was delicious, the cocktails were perfectly crafted, (ask Chris or Brad to mix you up their east end special!) Chefs kiss! The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of, down to the owner herself! You can tell they care about the little details. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and just the right mix of lively and cozy. I've been here many times and tonight took the cake. They have watch parties this summer and they are soo fun!l They also have live music outdoors on the weekends! It's rare to find a spot that nails every aspect so effortlessly. For being new to downtown Ventura , THIS place is a gem -- and it's my go to spot all summer long! Stop by, see for yourself. It will not disappoint! (BONUS:check out the speakeasy out back: The Hive!) read more

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