Guidebook for Ventura
Food!
Starbucks
2453 E Harbor Blvdclose and convenient
Hearty local restaurant. Good burgers and breakfast. On a weekend, can get kinda rowdy.
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Duke's Griddle 'n Grill
1124 S Seaward AveHearty local restaurant. Good burgers and breakfast. On a weekend, can get kinda rowdy.
Great local sports pub. If you want to watch a game, have a beer, and want a great bar to walk to...this is the place. Lots of deep fried pub food. Locals are friendly.
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Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveGreat local sports pub. If you want to watch a game, have a beer, and want a great bar to walk to...this is the place. Lots of deep fried pub food. Locals are friendly.
We actually like the smaller restaurant, on the pier called Beach house tacos better.
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Beach House Fish
668 E Harbor BlvdWe actually like the smaller restaurant, on the pier called Beach house tacos better.
In-N-Out Burger
2070 E Harbor BlvdAlways hopping and easy to walk to.
Great pizza and italian food. Lighter fare--not fancy atmosphere--but good food.
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Meridians
2417 E Harbor BlvdGreat pizza and italian food. Lighter fare--not fancy atmosphere--but good food.
Palermo
321 E Main StGreat coffee shop on Main St.
Rice Thai Cuisine
387 E Main StGreat thai food.
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdGreat fish tacos
Friendly french restaurant with nice owners and art noveau interior. You can bring dogs if you sit outside.
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Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdFriendly french restaurant with nice owners and art noveau interior. You can bring dogs if you sit outside.
Kitsch & very reasonable fresh Greek food. Nice view of the harbor + they have belly dancers sometimes (the sound system is kind of bad--but the dancers are decent). We love the flaming cheese dish!
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The Greek Mediterranean Steak and Seafood
1583 Spinnaker DrKitsch & very reasonable fresh Greek food. Nice view of the harbor + they have belly dancers sometimes (the sound system is kind of bad--but the dancers are decent). We love the flaming cheese dish!
Good restaurant for people who like meat and seafood. They have wonderful cremepuff/breadpudding w/carmel for dessert.
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CAFÉ ZACK
1095 E Thompson BlvdGood restaurant for people who like meat and seafood. They have wonderful cremepuff/breadpudding w/carmel for dessert.
Part of a chain of quality sea food restaurants. Haven't eaten at this one (I am a vegetarian), but I hear that it is a nice place to go for seafood.
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Lure Fish House
60 S California StPart of a chain of quality sea food restaurants. Haven't eaten at this one (I am a vegetarian), but I hear that it is a nice place to go for seafood.
Best vegetarian restaurant in Santa Barbara. If you are a vegetarian and want to go to Santa Barbara--this is the joint you seek. The food is art and is simply divine. My absolute fave.
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Mesa Verde Restaurant
1919 Cliff DrBest vegetarian restaurant in Santa Barbara. If you are a vegetarian and want to go to Santa Barbara--this is the joint you seek. The food is art and is simply divine. My absolute fave.
This is THE place to go to breakfast in Ventura. Everyone loves Petes. Be prepared to wait in a line if you go on the weekend.
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Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main StThis is THE place to go to breakfast in Ventura. Everyone loves Petes. Be prepared to wait in a line if you go on the weekend.
This is a decent local Italian restaurant that is walkable from the house. We prefer the food at Meridians, but the ambiance is nicer at Spasso. They have a quiet bar in the back which is nice.
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SPASSO Cucina Italiana
1140 S Seaward AveThis is a decent local Italian restaurant that is walkable from the house. We prefer the food at Meridians, but the ambiance is nicer at Spasso. They have a quiet bar in the back which is nice.
Great Italian fare. Pleasant semi casual atmosphere. On Main street, so it is a great place to go if you want to do some antiquing or window shopping.
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Capriccio Inc.
298 E Main StGreat Italian fare. Pleasant semi casual atmosphere. On Main street, so it is a great place to go if you want to do some antiquing or window shopping.
This is a mini bowling alley/restaurant/bar with billards, & some arcade games It is a ton of fun, and is very popular especially on the weekends. They have great garlic fries and decent food.
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Discovery Ventura
1888 E Thompson BlvdThis is a mini bowling alley/restaurant/bar with billards, & some arcade games It is a ton of fun, and is very popular especially on the weekends. They have great garlic fries and decent food.
Lovely and thoughtful healthy european style food. Yummy wine and cheese. It's a tasteful little place with a gourmet wine and cheese shop next door. Always a winner. They have odd hours, so call first.
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Paradise Pantry
222 E Main StLovely and thoughtful healthy european style food. Yummy wine and cheese. It's a tasteful little place with a gourmet wine and cheese shop next door. Always a winner. They have odd hours, so call first.
Essentials
Vons
6040 Telegraph RdClose and convenient
Pierpont Racquet Club
500 Sanjon RdGreat tennis and quiet gym.
Everything Else
Chevron
920 S Seaward Avecheap gas
Matt's Cycling Center
2427 E Harbor BlvdFriendly bike shop
Great organic and healthy food. They have odd hours so call before you go. They close at 3pm during the week.
Midtown Cafe
2991 Loma Vista RdGreat organic and healthy food. They have odd hours so call before you go. They close at 3pm during the week.
Entertainment & Activities
Busy Bee Cafe
478 E Main StKid friendly diner. Good food on main street
Drinks & Nightlife
A romantic little place to have wine,cheese, and appetizers.
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Barrel 33
1067 E Thompson BlvdA romantic little place to have wine,cheese, and appetizers.
Adorable little tiki bar. Delicious drinks. Fun alternative tattooed patrons. They also have polynesian fare which we haven't tried yet.
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VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main StAdorable little tiki bar. Delicious drinks. Fun alternative tattooed patrons. They also have polynesian fare which we haven't tried yet.
Romantic atmosphere. Nouvelle and rich italian cusine. Great place to celebrate an important occasion.
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Cafe Fiore
66 S California StRomantic atmosphere. Nouvelle and rich italian cusine. Great place to celebrate an important occasion.
Super fun and roomy hipster bar with pub food. This is a historical site, and great place to hang out and listen to some fine rockin' tunes. A favorite with the manic panic and tattooed crowd. Happy hour is 5-8 and food is half off. Half off food all day on Sunday. Great vibe.
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Tavern
211 E Santa Clara StSuper fun and roomy hipster bar with pub food. This is a historical site, and great place to hang out and listen to some fine rockin' tunes. A favorite with the manic panic and tattooed crowd. Happy hour is 5-8 and food is half off. Half off food all day on Sunday. Great vibe.