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    Barrelhouse 101 - #73 wandering aengus cider

    Barrelhouse 101

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    Beer Pressure…read more Classic American Pub located in Ventura that features over one hundred beers on tap and classic American comfort foods in a surprisingly family-friendly environment. The Good: * Beyond all the beers on tap, they also have a full bar. * Service was friendly and pretty good overall. * Secret menu for both food and drink. Shhhh...! * Their wings were fantastic! You've really gotta try the Strawbanero (Strawberry-Habanero) sauce, as it was a sweet and savory bite that had all three of us fighting over. * Buffalo Barrels (aka Tater Tots) were worth the $5 upgrade. But, I'm somewhat of a Tater Tot junkie, so take that advice for what it's worth. * Fries were fantastic, as well. * Short Rib Melt was delicious, but very, very rich. It could've used a little relief like some pickles either on it or on the side. The Meh: * They do have their own parking lot, but it is smallish and can fill up fast. There is some street parking available, as well. The Ugly: * They had a lot of beers that were out of commission, including several that I was pretty excited to try. =/ Conclusion: Great spot to get your suds and spuds!

    Came here for a late lunch with my girlfriends that were visiting from out of town. Service was…read moregreat because our drinks were filled and food came out pretty quickly. The portions are Large!! I got the short rib sandwich with sweet potato fries. One friend got the carnitas nachos (also sooo tasty) and another got a shrimp wrap. No drinks for us but the happy hour menu looked fun. Would love to come back and check that out b

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    101 beers on the wall (on tap)

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    Wood Ranch Ventura - Baby back ribs and tri tip with mashed potatoes

    Wood Ranch Ventura

    3.5(703 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$

    First, let's talk about the service because it was absolutely amazing! My waiter--Lord, I can't…read moreremember his name, although he was definitely worth remembering! He was knowledgeable, attentive, and paid such close attention to detail. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of from start to finish. Now, let's get into this STEAK! Baby, when I tell you this steak was tender... whew! I reheated it two days later, and it was STILL falling apart! That's how tender it was. The flavor was on point and seasoned to absolute taste-bud satisfaction. Every bite was delicious! It was a Friday evening, so the restaurant was busy and pretty noisy, which is understandable. Still, the food and service made the experience well worth it.

    Wood Ranch is universally excellent at doing takeout, has nice ambience, and when dining in, the…read moreservice is great. The food quality is not consistent across locations. While Camarillo and Thousand Oaks are excellent, the Ventura location is disappointing. While it seemed to be a trend, I tried Ventura Wood Ranch one more time, ordering beef ribs. The ribs were very tough and dry and virtually inedible. The baked potato was overcooked so much the skin couldn't be eaten. What's worse, this was for my birthday. Go to the Camarillo or Thousand Oaks Wood Ranch and you will be fine, but I recommend avoiding the Ventura location.

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    How long of a line getting takeout and the employees that were not properly deployed to assist the customer surge.

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    The Saloon Ventura - Nachos

    The Saloon Ventura

    3.6(593 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    •$$

    Service was timely and personal, we got some cocktails and their Porky Fries (pulled pork on top of…read morecheese and fries with pickled red onion). Food was delish, service was the same. Highly recommend.

    It's been so many years since I've left a review here but happy I could come back and update my…read moreexperience. I stumbled in here for lunch today, as I love the bartender Rebecca who works here! She's a great cocktail mixologist and is always super friendly and bubbly. The staff here are really great though... Today both Rebecca and Brenda helped me and the service was a 10 out of 10! Everyone is so friendly and attentive. Also, I was super impressed with the back kitchen as they were cranking out dishes, which is what you want when you're having a "quick on the go lunch". I really love how they've decorated this bar/restaurant. It's fun but cozy, definitely they have great creativity with making the space as it's unique and done just right. I love the neon signs, the comfortable lounge chairs/sofas and the rugs. Makes for a great spot to stay a while. Cocktails were solid and they have an impressive selection of Whiskey is here. I'm keeping that in mind the next time I come for cocktails downtown. The food though was a home run and far exceeded my expectation. I started with the onion rings that were perfectly fried and super fresh/crispy. I love that the onion rings were paired with both a ranch and a chipotle sauce. I'm a sauce girl so if you give me multiple sauces, I'm happy. No joke, but I also just had the best Caesar salad I found in the county yet here! Kudos to the bartender Rebecca for suggesting it when I was debating between different dishes... I trusted her judgment when she told me it's one of her favorites and it turned out to be my favorite dishes too! The Caesar salad was perfectly dressed and had a great amount of cheese and croutons. Honestly, this is my dream salad lol. I'd highly recommend you order this when you come here because I can't stop thinking about it... I know it's just a salad and it's a relatively simple salad when you think about it, but it's done so incredibly well here. Overall, I had a really great experience here and will be back soon!

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