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perk
Mar 21, 2012 01:24 PM
Now that my month here is winding down....that I'd report on some of my findings. My favorite place is a little local fish cafe. Fishermen's Catch. It's in a shopping center at Victoria & Wooley. Family owned. The father and son go out in the morning and bring in their catch. You ask what's fresh that day....and they'll prepare it in a variety of ways....grilled, fish & chips, in tacos, over rice and vegetables, in a sandwich. Soooo good and fresh. They have beer and wine, too. Also liked the Kitchen. It's fun and it's good bar food. Had a "mini" Cubano sandwich and burger....both good. The fried green beans are really good. Yesterday I went to the Lookout Bar & Grill in the marina just as you turn on Harbor. It's upstairs....by the Italian Job. A nice patio overlooking the marina. I loved the setting....but it looked more like a bar, so I didn't have high hopes for the food. I was pleasantly surprised. The cod fish & chips were very good....and the cole slaw was excellent. Really light and well done. The waitress said they make it there. Loved walking down the beach to Mrs. Olson's. The breakfast was really good. It's always packed....but you can usually snag a seat at the counter. I went to the Ventura Pier and tried the Greek restaurant....just ok. A friend told me about the Rudder Room, and described it as a great dive bar. It was a kick....but the guy passed out on the patio probably added a little too much atmosphere. I'm off to Fishermen's Catch for my last visit for a while. Can't wait to come back!
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I concur that bonanos in Ventura is great. For sushi I highly reccomend sushi Hanada on channel islands. Its true traditional eastern sushi. Not westernized. Need to approach the place with no preconceived notions. Mrs Olsens on Hollywood beach is a must for breakfast. They are voted in the top 50 in the US by esquire magazine. And I must end with bandits in Camarillo for BBQ. They are great.
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wienermobile
Feb 4, 2012 03:40 PM
For lunch a good lamb burger and other sandwiches at the Kitchen.
529 South A Street, Oxnard
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re: mrfood16
Cuernavaca on the avenue in Ventura is my favourite Mexican restaurant in the area. I've tried a few of the places along Channel Islands Blvd and they do not compare. Cuernavaca is very casual and serves beer. Try the al pastor tacos.
You have to try Topper's Pizza Place once. It's right on the harbor now, so if you're in Hollywood Beach, you can walk there. It's not gourmet pizza but it's really enjoyable. I ask for it well done.
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re: Wolfgang
Also LOVE Cuernavaca on the avenue in Ventura. All of the small "street tacos" are delicious, but the al pastor & potato & chile are especially good. The chorizo torta is wonderful. They also have a great array of very tasty salsas.
As far as high end or fine dining, your best bet would be to head to Santa Barbara. Since Brooks closed in Ventura Dec. 31, there is just nothing worth suggesting in this area.
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re: mary c
Agree with Cuernavaca. Zacks is one of our go to places for the higher end. Danny's Deli is great for lunch. The best restaurant is in Santa Paula. Appears casual but is actually high end with an excellent wine list-recognized by the Wine Spectator . Is easy to reach-just off the Santa Paula Freeway, right at the stop light and then the next (and only) right. . It's located in an industrial zone in a corner of the owner's factory .Open for lunch and breakfast most of the weeks, but only for dinner Wed-Sat. Menu changes weekly and is usually ;listed on their website.
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re: mary c
Hozy's. Take the Santa Paula Freeway east from Ventura. At the east end of Santa Paula the Freeway will come to a traffic light. Turn right off the Freeway, go about 400 yards and turn right-you have to turn right-and the drive about 1/2 mile and on the left there will be signs for Hozy's and ARP (American Racing Products).
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For sushi, I like Anaba on Tradewinds Dr. in Oxnard. I also like Moqueca, a Brazilian rest. at Channel Harbor. Friends like Tierra Sur, at Herzog Winery in Oxnard. I was not impressed the one time I went for lunch with the friends, but the friends felt our experience was unusual compared to their previouse visits.
Some one already mentioned Andria's. I like their clam chowder, also the chowder at Brophy Bros. These are both at Ventura Harbor.
My go to places for lunch in Ventura are Danny's Deli on Telegraph, I usually get the Pastrami Dip or tongue sandwich, and Marshall's Bodacious BBQ on Ventura Bl. for their boneless pork rib sandwich.
I was not impressed by Cafe Zacks, however my visit was during Restaurant Week a couple months ago and they only served a rather unimpressive set menu and the service was slow.
Enjoy your stay!
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Check out this place. Excellent food, wine and services. A special treat for the area.
The Wild Boar Shanks are outstanding.
http://www.cafezack.com/
