Great wine good service and a great band! The band Holgers Heros plays 80s music that sounds just like the original recordings impressive! They've got a huge dance floor and it's lots of fun! I had the red blend wine and my friends had the Rose. Delicious! The pizza was really good too! The servers are awesome and let you sample the wine! Fun place for parties too! read more

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We went to the R&B, Rock night, the live music was good. The Spicy Hula Hawaiian pizza was really tasty. The Pinot Noir Wine was so delicious, it wasn't so grapple, the body of the wine was rich and delicious. The service was really great, I loved how quick we got our snacks. We danced and enjoyed the crowd, everyone there was having a great time as I was. The atmosphere there was really fun. I'm so glad we made to the event. read more

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This spot has great food and wine, and love the vibe of live music! Good place to try! read more

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Prior to Covid, I wrote a column called "Heard It Through the Grapevine" covering all 16 wineries in Ventura County. Cantara Cellars was one of my favorites, but I'd moved several times and hadn't been back. We recently moved to Camarillo and I was in need of some wine to celebrate. Was looking forward to a wine tasting experience since I knew they had great wine and nice ambiance. Have things changed!! I walked in and there the place was totally empty. On a Saturday! One guy was sitting at a table watching TV, but there wasn't anyone at all in the tasting room. I walked around for a few minutes until I found Chris in the back unloading some boxes. I asked her if the tasting room was open, and she seemed very annoyed that I bothered her. I'd given her place some really great coverage when I had the column, but she didn't even remember me. The entire time I was there, I felt as if I was an inconvenience. She never once talked about the wines, only the PRICE for the tasting, which was $24... and no discount if I wanted to join the wine club. When I asked her if she still held events, she replied "Yes." That was it... not what they were, or when. I never felt so unwanted at a place of business - maybe she was just having a bad day, but with so many OTHER really nice winery owners in Camarillo and Oxnard, I will definitely NOT be going back to Cantara EVER again. read more

The live music here is the best part about this spot. What a fun area for a weekend night! Do not come here expecting good food. I would suggest getting a snack here and a meal elsewhere. The drinks here were good and worth it. The service was good as well and brought our food out in a timely manner. Get your dancing shoes on!! read more

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Just recently had my wedding here. I was appreciative this venue was the only venue opened after my prior venue cancelled 2.5 months prior to my wedding. Now I had the pleasure to talk to Chris the owner. Nice over the phone but in person too many requisites. All my vendors had a tuff time they commented they never ever delt with such difficulty of personality. If you do have your venue here please be ready for feedback on what they prefer. It became more stressful than what it should have been. No kids requested. Chris gave her opinions when they were not asked for. She wanted us to use her vendors only. At this point it felt like she wanted to plan my wedding and at some point caused me so much anxiety I had regretted my decision. $2500 (non refundable) Now! if you do have your venue here her preference was not to exceed 120ppl and use only vendors with ventura county health permits. La permits or other counties won't count for her eventhough I confirmed with the county based on private events. So save yourself the headaches. Lastly eventhough chris was accomodating in other areas I wish my experience at first was great but it's hard to say when certain comments were made. Some people just don't have the customer service or either racism hard to tell. My wedding guests all commented how chris couldn't handle the bar, she made rude comments or cut people off at 3 drinks and she closed the bar and beyond rude to all our guests. This has NEVER happened to me with any venue I have ever been to. Sadly they are NOT prepared for large events AT ALL. Maybe the type of guests we had? hard to tell why she was like this. They defenitely loved the location but hated the service unfortunately coming from over 18'guests you know that's an issue. Day of my wedding I continued getting messages knowingly we confirmed all within the week. I would say this venue isn't prepared for weddings. Has a lot of potential and I hate to put a business down but some people belong in the back doing paperwork and others such as chris's husband he was behond welcoming and so kind. If he took care of this side of their business I can see it thriving much much more but I would'nt do a wedding or event here again. Unfortunately! I was really looking forward to seeing a better side of the business reason why i held back on writing a review. 2 starts because my son enjyed their pizza, the venue is beautiful with potential and chris's hubsand has top tier customer service. read more

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Do you enjoy wine? Do you like beer? How about good food? Camarillo Barrel Works has all those with plenty of seating to offer. This gem in Camarillo is tucked away in an unassuming business park and the photos of the inside don't do it justice. We decided to drop by for a wine tasting and found out that both Cantara Cellers and Flat Fish Brewing live here. Our server was friendly and we had a good time but only really liked the 'Mischievous' off the tasting. Happy to revisit and try new wines, the beer, and the food next time! Bonus - they are a dog friendly patio! - J read more

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Really cool spot. I will be coming back for the live music. The owners are really nice and make you feel like family. They were very sweet to my son, can't wait to come back! read more

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This is regarding inquiry for use of a wedding venue. The person who was speaking to me after I inquired seemed so uninterested and annoyed that I did not yet know the amount of people / willing budget for food. I wouldn't have had to call if places offering venues were more transparent in their pricing instead of making you give all your contact info just to get a ball park range on what prices look like. read more

I've passed by Cantara Cellars many times and finally stopped in for a tasting. They really have everything for everyone: wine, beer, cocktails, food, and live performances on some nights. They have indoor and outdoor seating and can even host tastings in their barrel room on a really busy day. I chose the wine flight which was 3oz of any 3 wines for $24. There were 11 wines to choose from and I picked the 2022 Pinot Grigio, 2018 Rose, and 2021 Pinot Noir. They also had a fairly big menu of "shareables" (artisan flatbread, wings, charcuterie platter, etc), bbq (tri-tip or pulled pork) and even dessert (brownies and cookies). You could even get tri-tip or pulled pork topped tots which I did! It was a lot of food which was good for me since I hadn't yet had lunch and I later got a brownie to take home - also delish. As for the wines, I liked that I was able to design my own flight and Chris (who was pouring for me) gave me some suggestions. I was a big fan of the rose and took a bottle of that home. I also tried their Moscato, suggested by Michelle who also helped me that day, and it was very refreshing and not overly sweet, which a lot of moscatos can be. I'd like to go back and try some of their other wines, and the beer and cocktails, when I get the chance. As for parking, there's a small lot (it's ok to park where the "reserved for barrel works" signs are) and there's street parking. On the day I was there it wasn't very busy so I had an easy time finding a place to park but on nights when they have live music, it could probably be hard to find a parking spot. If you're in the area, I suggest checking Cantara Cellars out. read more

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Great place! Try the hot Honolulu pizza, really tasty with the honey drizzle. Live music on fridays is fun

Food was just ok Wine was just ok Service was just ok Loud and seating is folding chairs ... read more

First time visiting and me and my girlfriends were treated with such amazing customer service! We were given multiple options to enjoy their delicious wine, by having flights, a glass or just popping bottles! Very spacious inside and with the barrels it just adds an extra touch! read more

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Great wine. Great people. Great music. So much fun! I highly recommend the Russian River Pinot Noir.

11/100 Yelp Review Challenge Los Angeles You have wineries and then, you have wineries. Located in Camarillo you'll find Cantara Cellars. Owned and operated by a family whose grapes come from the central CA area (maybe out by Paso Robles, I'm a horrible student and wasn't paying clear attention to the presentation). They do their own wine making and with a modest production, you can find their award wining varietals in their home town of Camarillo. You can find discounts for the wine tasting on Groupon. With the wine tasting you are offered a nice charcuterie which paired nice with the wine offerings. You also have the opportunity to join their wine club. My journey and visit to Cantara was special because we had a visit from Santa. We had photo ops with Santa and the local canine came in dressed to the nines to get a pic with Santa. Back to the wine= nice, clean, flavorful. Moderately priced and best of all, served by a great family; husband, wife and son. I purchased a nice red blend that went well with my New Year's dinner. Easy access on and off the 101; parking plentiful! read more

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We went here a couple weeks ago to see Katie Shorey perform. I was very impressed with how everything was handled during the pandemic . It was outdoors under a umbrella... There was approximately 42 seats, & the tables were placed 6-8' apart. The outdoor 'stage' was far enough away for everyone to feel safe but close enough to still have a good experience.. Chris, the manager, did a wonderful job of sitting this up. It's nice to be able to go out & still feel safe.. My fiancé really loved the blond ale while I was drinking a red blend.. Sorry I can't remember the name 'Mrs' something. They had a bbq food truck there too.. it was Ventura BBQ.. we enjoyed a tri tip sandwich & Mac & cheese.. read more

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Never made it passed a phone call. Saw a flyer that a band is going to be playing there and it says to make reservations. So we called to see how that works and the person that answered the phone rudely said they don't care if we sit or stand to watch the band. The question was, do we have to reserve a table or do wine tasting in order to get a table. Beyond rude and unprofessional when the flyer they are advertising is asking for people to call and make reservations. read more

Never had heard of this place until a friend was going to be singing with their band here. Before coming we did call and made reservations for seating. Parking was tricky for a truck but we still found a place. Inside there is a nice sitting area that is away from the stage and is great if you want to have a conversation. There is food as well as wine and beer. I was super excited to see gluten-free pizza, I normally am always concerned about how it's going to taste but it was the best pizza that I have had in a long time. * There is no hard liquor in this establishment. There is a large area that can seat a lot of people we were able to find our name with a reserved sign on it. The room is big and the band music is good and not too loud. There was a great place to dance and the different lights and the disco ball were a great add-on. The building was clean and well-kept. The staff was great and welcoming to all that came in. Because they serve food and no hard liquor kids are welcome to come as well. I know this can be a great thing for some families but others would like the age to be 21 and older for certain events and gatherings. read more

Thanks for a delightful Sunday afternoon for wine tasting flight, draft for my hubby And beautifully delicious charcuterie board read more

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Cantara is a great winery that makes great wines! The owners and workers here are all very nice and friendly, and the pours are generous. I've always had great experiences here and have never left disappointed. Parking is free, easy, and abundant. I highly recommend their Malbec and their Mischievous wines, but really they all taste pretty damn good. I've never tasted a wine here that I didn't enjoy. If you are a big wine drinker, or simply enjoy tasting, this is definitely a place to try. I highly recommend. Their wines have great flavor, and are excellent quality. read more

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Check into Yelp and you score a deal for half off 2 people for wine tastin. We found Cantara on our way up to Ojai for wine tasting. Not bad. The place is small and tucked in between some buildings and on a small street but it was a decent stop. Cantara imports their grapes from Central California and does a pretty decent job in wine making. The two ladies in house were pretty cool and helped us with the wine description. Cantara also opens at 11am (an hour before the other wineries open). Decent wine and very affordable when you check in with Yelp. read more

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We were staying in the area overnight to attend a CIF game and wanted to stop in to a local winery for a bite to eat and taste new wine selections... thank you yelp for helping us find Cantara Cellars! Ed welcomed us right in and it just so happened to be their anniversary celebration complete with a great crowd and live music. We are completely impressed with this family run, thoughtful venture that not only has delicious wines but also impressive home crafted brews. Your hospitality and service were stellar and we will make a oint of coming back for another visit and sharing your info with our friends! read more

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The best Saturday night ever!! Channel Groove band was amazing! Drinks were amazing! Staff was amazing! Thank you for a great night!

Fun and tasty wine tasting experience! This was the last stop on our bridal wine tour and it was hard to leave once we tried all of great red blends and plentiful cheese platter. Easygoing vibes, great customer service, and really good wine. Craft beer was another refreshing option available. read more

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I've seen some music shows at Cantara. The golden ale that I've had is very tasty. I haven't tried any wine or pizza. The chicken drumettes and wings are tasty but not plentiful. The tri-tip tater tots are decent. The service is friendly. read more

OMG!! Cheese player for 4, $20 bucks!! Wow!!! Assume!! Really nice afternoon, staff is very informative in wines witch is very helpful for us newbies Thanks Chris read more

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Unusual Out -of-the-way place. Laid back and cool. Make sure and dress warm . I had the best time dancing to What the funk. They were Great! The wine was OK a little expensive for my budget. read more

Great time and bar food was great. Perfect entertainment with wine and beer from boutique vintner and brewery.

Great vibe. Live music and make their own beer, wine, and now brandy? They've got a little of everything to wet the whistle. Share a table with some strangers and enjoy. read more

We were looking for new place to try some wine. We stumbled upon Cantara Cellars and found it had wine, beer, and food so why not give a shot. Turns out all three were great. My wife enjoyed all three of the tastings she tried which is very rare for her. Actually bought two bottles of one. I also got to enjoy two East Coast IPA's, which being originally from NY, I had not tasted in many years. Both were excellent. Then to find out they often had live music on the weekends seems to have cemented that this may be a regular stop for us. The staff was nothing short of amazing, informative, and attentive. We will be back. read more

(Tasted 10/26/13 SA @ 12:00pm): Whites go home...this is red territory! Thanks to an outstanding Living Social offer (www.livingsocial.com), a coworker, her husband, her sister, and I were able to try several wineries in the Ventura County area - among them, Cantara Cellars. The Living Social deal was a voucher for a "One Harvest Wine Passport" offered by the Ventura County Wineries Association and valid at eight wineries ($80.00 value for $40.00). Cantara Cellars was the home cellar where we redeemed our offer and the merriment of libations began. Here was how the tasting went (heavy on the reds), and please by no means am I an oenophile - just a simple fool who enjoyed wine http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=U-8p8m6G6P56Gj1ga5LStA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw: 2011 Chardonnay, Ruth's Vineyard, Mokelumne River: (ranked #4) I'm a white wine kind of guy (Pinot Grigio my favorite varietal) and this chardonnay seemed flat on my palate and didn't leave much of a finish for me to ruminate upon. 2009 The Bride: (ranked #5) My palate was sensitive to the star anise and its licorice flavor, and sadly the raspberry and red currant flavors weren't able to mask this. 2009 Tempranillo: (ranked #3) This was the first tempranillo that was agreeable with my nose and palate. The finish was much smoother than others I've tried. 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon: (ranked #6) The licorice was extremely powerful on my palate and simply ruined this one for me. I'm not a fan of licorice and every taste bud reacted to its presence. 2010 Merlot: (ranked #1) This was subtle on my palate yet had a clean full-body finish. The nose made me salivate like Pavlov's dog and wished I had some meat to eat. 2010 Intrepid: (ranked #2) I wanted to kick my feet up, light a pipe and chill with this one. This had some teeth to it and I think I'm still tasting the finish! Service - We arrived and promptly produced our Living Social printouts to one of the proprietors, Chris Brown, who then gave us our passport and the lowdown of what to expect and set us up for our tasting at her establishment. She was very friendly and helpful and really everything went smoothly. She was also a big help to guide us to our next winery of choice. All was good here. Parking - There was plenty of free parking on their private lot. "Nuff said. Atmosphere, décor, ambience - The business was located in an industrial area so no actual vineyard here - simply a tasting facility with decent standing room (it got kind of crammed after ten patrons). There was plenty of souvenirs to purchase found on your right, and a separate seating area with couches, tables and chairs to your left, I guess if you chose to enjoy a glass or bottle at your leisure. The tasting menu and prices were posted on the wall directly across once you entered, plus, there was a handful of other informational and promotional literature to add to your wine experience. A cellar and pressing area was towards the back but not sure if tours were given. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AqF7tCCpgBy-bamI4u15Xg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw I didn't happen to notice anything hung on either walls inside or out, and there was plenty of both electric and natural lighting as the entire front area was a glass wall. I didn't notice any TVs nor background music. Attire - It was totally casual so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. Overall, Cantara Cellars was a nice first winery of the day. I still can't get used to the whole urban winery located in industrial areas as the whole romanticism of a vineyard view was reserved for those more conducive areas such as Napa, Santa Barbara, Sonoma, and Temecula - just to name a few in California. But as long as they produced a good product I guess it didn't matter, right? It's not like Ventura County lacks farmland, so I'm just saying.... I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total experience was around $5.00 based on Living Social deal while tastings normally were $10.00; no tip required). I enjoyed that there were six tastings (I believed the norm was five). However, I wished there were complimentary crackers (cheese/meat plates were available for $15.00) to aid with the tasting. However, I finally found a tempranillo I didn't need to force down. And, although I didn't purchase anything, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! read more

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Nice people Nope, but wines were mediocre, charcuterie board was clearly made up of items from Costco, and the horror movie on the TV just added to the disappointment. The owners are just as smart of workers from Costco. Save your money and stay away from here. read more

Came here for the first time with my friends and family for my birthday! We had an amazing time and the staff was so great. The wine tastings and food was also fantastic. We will definitely be back :) read more

This place and its owner's are awesome ,we had my 60th birthday party there and everyone commented on how much fun it was. I would recommend if you haven't been ,you need to check it out. They have Great Live bands play on Saturday nights and good food trucks. read more

The wine here was pretty bad. I would never buy their wine, but the service here was great! Obviously bad wine is not their fault! The ambiance here was also very nice. read more

SO MUCH FUN!!! Honestly .... people need to know about this place. First time I heard about it was when John Mayall [blues guitarist] was playing a concert there in 2021 [wait what-?! YES in Camarillo]. Turns out Cantara / Flat Fish brewery has regularly scheduled, fantastic concerts. Mostly blues, which is great music for relaxing with a beer or a glass of wine, which they make right there, in casks and tanks you're sitting next to and add atmosphere to their production warehouse / concept space. I especially enjoyed their Chardonnay; it's nice and clean and light because they don't use oak barrels for that varietal. What a delight to be immersed in great music, in a casual setting, enjoying excellent wine. I left feeling happy and relaxed and inspired from being in the midst of talented people doing what they do best. I dropped in on a whim, and it totally made my week. Good food too!! read more

What an amazing gem. We met the owners chris and mike brown. Gave us a tour and let me say very impressive. Both beer and wine served at this location with delicious appetizers to boot. Great beer and amazing wine! Hospitality and friendliness Will be back for sure. Absolutely love this place read more

Extremely rude and unappreciative owner accusing and banning us (very friendly group) of not spending enough money on their average tasting beer and wine. Will never go again and will spread the word that the owners could care less about their reputation and community! read more

I'm just in town overnight for business and every website I searched looking for great wine in the area listed Cantara Cellars. Since I love wine, but know nothing about it outside whether I like the taste or not (don't judge me), I asked for help selecting my flight and immediately had all the help I needed and I've been a happy camper since. I sit here enjoying a glass of their Quattro while enjoying the chill atmosphere. I couldn't be more pleased with the customer service or the delicious selection of wine. Highly recommended if you're in the area and would like to relax and unwind while enjoying a great glass of wine! read more

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The owners were incredible, the atmosphere was great, the wine was delicious, and the people we drank with, by chance, were amazing! The entire experience was very great. We were even given a small tour of their "barrel room", by one of the regulars... again, great experience, and we Weill be back to try their beer! read more