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    4.5 (838 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Adam F.

    I would say more like 4.5 stars. The prices seemed a little too high. I dined in. And the music was really nice. The booth that I sat in felt sturdy and the environment was clean. The dishes were attractive, plated well, and very tasty. I was surprised at how many options there were for vegetarian things. And they were all good. The food was ready in a timely manner and all the ingredients seemed fresh. Very original flavors(at least to me). I recommend this spot. It's definitely worth trying. I was going to get a dessert and ended up having a meal.

    Jerk chicken Jerk Plate
    Jessica Y.

    Ventura has lots of hidden gems, and this is definitely one of them. I was curious about Caribbean & Filipino fusion, and was surprised to find a place like this in Ventura county of all places. We came for a later dinner about 1 hour before closing. There was no music, so it didn't have that fun and lively vibe I read everyone else talking about but that was bad timing on our part. We ordered the adobo chicken wings, jerk chicken plate, and vegetable pancit. The chicken wings were probably my favorite dish- loaded with flavor. The veggie pancit exceeded my expectations. There were lots of veggies loaded and it was a nice dish to balance out our heavier meat dishes. I was most excited about the jerk chicken plate, but was a little disappointed. While the chicken was tasty, it was a bit cold. The rice and peas was delicious! I didn't particularly care for the cole slaw. They do allow you to swap the cole slaw for plantains, but unfortunately they didn't have any left. I think I would've had a better experience if I came earlier in the day, so I'll have to try that out next time!

    Menu 2025
    Jocelyn C.

    Yum!!! Tried this restaurant for the first time and will definitely be returning. Not only was the food delicious, but the restaurant was very clean and the staff were super friendly. I ordered the oxtail stew which was so flavorful, it came with rice/beans and a salad. I put the oxtail broth over the rice and it was heavenly. The salad was fresh and the dressing on it was super tasty. Can't wait to return and try more menu items.

    Cauliflower Burger with BBQ SAUCE
    Jon W.

    My first time ordering food from here and it wont be my last. Excellent selection of vegan food and the quality/flavor was awesome. I ordered the cauliflower burger and vegetable lumpia. I recommend this restaurant when you are in the area. I travel for work and will be visiting again.

    Spinach Jamaican Pattie was so good
    Zsanae K.

    So happy to have some authentic Caribbean flava in VC! The restaurant is colorful and fun. They have something for everyone on the menu. The veggie spinach patty was flavorful and buttery. The jerk portobello was unique and satisfying. There's so many other items on the menu I want to try. I can't wait to come back.

    Braised Oxtail Stew
    Jay A.

    The oxtail stew was sensational! It is a must try because the flavors are spot on. My wife had the barbecue pork skewers and they were also very good. Highly recommend this place to anyone in the area.

    Jerk chicken Roti Wrap
    Monica S.

    The owner was patient while we decided what we wanted to order. We went with a chicken curry roti, jerk chicken roti and a halo halo to go. It didn't take long before our order was complete and we took off to the beach to enjoy our food. The halo halo was good with the ube ice cream and flan. I couldn't finish it all, it's a generous size. It did have a lot of plantain so if that's not your thing you may not enjoy this. The curry chicken roti was delicious sand hit the spot. You can really taste the curry and it's a lot of good. I had it for two meals. The jerk chicken was excellent too, not too spicy just the right amount for it to be enjoyable. I'd love to try their other dishes.

    Erica G.

    I found out about this restaurant as it's sister restaurant in Oxnard, The Haven is closing October 1,2023! Happy I checked them out. Great customer service. It's a casual sit down eatery. You order at the counter and choose your seat. I got jerk tri tip, lumpias, and kids pancit all for a reasonable price.

    J A.

    So delicious! I ordered the chicken pancit and he ordered the steak plate. The chicken breast pieces were perfectly seasoned, and the carrots with green beans were in a tasty sauce over the noodles.. perfection! His steak was cooked perfectly, served with rice and beans! What we were surprised by was how much we loved the coleslaw.. because we don't even like coleslaw!!! We have been coming here for years, everything is always so good.. including the kindest service, check it out!

    FILIPINO PORK BBQ with a Spicy Slaw and White Rice
    Wendy V.

    This place rocks! It is a nice, colorful, and clean establishment. The lady working the register was very sweet and went out of her way to be friendly and helpful to our group. Everything we ordered was extremely tasty! There was lots of variety on the menu, so it was so hard to choose what to try. Our group ended up ordering Filipino pork BBQ, goat curry, curry jerk fries, jerk triptip sandwiches, plantains, salmon salad, and desserts.They give you big portions and everything was cooked and flavored perfectly. I highly recommend not skipping the desserts. We ordered the halo-halo and cassava pie, and both were exceptional. This place is definitely a hidden gem in Ventura!

    Asia E.

    This was my first time trying this spot and the staff were super helpful! Also, the inside is super clean and nicely decorated. I tried the jerk chicken pasta which was really tasty and a good portion. Definitely was a great introduction and I can't wait to try out this place more in the future.

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    Crystal C.

    We were in town vacationing and my husband found this gem by searching for vegan friendly restaurants. We had the best experience! The owner was amazing and so so friendly. She had great recommendations and we loved every single thing we ate. It was my son's first time having Caribbean food and it is now one of his favorites! He absolutely loved the pineapple tofu and the rice, and surprised me by loving the coleslaw salad also! My husband loved his jerk chicken and we all loved the cassava pie! Can't wait to visit when we're in the area again.

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    Ane V.

    After a 3 hour walk/shopping at the Premium Outlet, we decided to have a late lunch here. My SO have been here a lot and he's been raving about the food. Upon entering, we were greeted enthusiastically and welcomed. I ordered the Famous Rasta Pasta with Chicken. Pasta is cooked to perfection, well seasoned and the spice is just the right amount. It was a lot so I took home half of it. We even ordered one to go. My SO ordered the Jerk Burger. He is a burger type of guy so he finished it in no time. The fries are piping hot and crispy on the outside but soft inside. I will surely come back for more and will try the other items on the menu. I chatted with the server and mentioned that they have another restaurant with live performances. That's something to check it out when I am in the area. Casual and you can sit anywhere. Ample parking.

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    Foods great. Recommend the oxtail curry or goat curry. The concept of Filipino-Caribbean was exceptional and refreshing.

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    Does this place cater for weddings? Do they have lechon?

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    Hip Vegan

    Hip Vegan

    4.5
    (701 reviews)
    13.3 mi
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    We came across this location while researching vegetarian-friendly spots in Ojai and I am so glad…read morewe decided to try it. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and honestly exceeded expectations. We ordered the gunpowder fries, tacos, and the tiger bowl - and the bowl was so good that I literally tried recreating it at home afterwards because I couldn't stop thinking about it. The flavors were unique, balanced, and super satisfying. It's a self serve style of place, where you order at the counter and then grab your own food. The person helping us was super friendly and provided her recommenations. The overall vibe of the place is pretty relaxed and welcoming. It has indoor as well as outdoor seating and parking was manageable. Definitely a spot I would go back to if I am back in the area.

    This is my second visit. I love the idea of a vegan restaurant and want to support so we have them…read moreas options. My take away: 1-loved the fries. Expertly fried. Not greasy and so crispy. Great mouth feel and the dipping sauces, chefs kiss. 2-Tempeh sandwich was not so tasty. Would not repurchase. Sorry no photo. 3-Tofu sandwich (photo included) had thee hardest bread ever. Just awful. Too hard. Was it stale? Not sure, but I cannot recommend this sandwich. The word slop comes to mind. Too much slaw sauce made it a slippery mess. See photos. See what was left behind and so many napkins used. Very poor construction. 4-An honorable mention was that the fries came out so long before the sandwiches, that they were all gone before the sandwiches for there. So much for timing. Unfortunately, I don't think the cashier/server was having a good day. I hope today is better for her! This visit was surprising bad.

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    Deliciously cooked fries.  Crispy greatness. 4/19/26
    Deliciously cooked fries. Crispy greatness. 4/19/26
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    Hummus Republic

    Hummus Republic

    4.1
    (128 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I was looking for somewhere new to eat in the Ventura area and I came across Hummus Republic. I've…read morebeen to this plaza many times I've been to all the stores next to it and used to come here when it used to to be another business. To be totally honest, I was a little bit intimidated by how the process works. But I assume caught on that. It was almost like a chipotle kind of style place. I decided to go with a bowl. I was able to choose between three types of different bases, and I went with the basmati rice and the couscous was able to choose a couple of salad options as well. Luckily, we were able to mix and match since I can never make a decision on getting All three types of greens that they have. Then moved over to the hummus section and I was able to get the three most popular hummus flavors, which I actually don't remember what I got. I know one of them was an olive flavored one and another one was a little more spicy. Then over to the protein side of things, you can mix up to two different choices, and some of the other options there is an upgrade fee. Then removed over to the toppings and these are all unlimited and so I was able to get feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, purple cabbage, everything was so endless and amazing At the very end, you're able to choose two different kind of sauces and at the very end, my bowl was actually pretty heavy in weight but most importantly it was very delicious Thank you to the team member here that was very helpful and walked me through the process. I think I might've been too overwhelmed. Otherwise I might've just opted for the burger which I may still have to try next time. The sweet potato fries also look very good and I will have to try those next time for sure. There's a ton of parking spots right outside. I can't get a little bit busy here so she'll be so many different food options but generally, I haven't really had an issue with finding a spot.

    Food is great for the first couple of bites, but the gets extremely salty. Is anyone's else's food…read morelike this too? We had the ultimate shawarma bowl

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    Hummus Republic
    Hummus Republic

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    Back Bench Pizza

    Back Bench Pizza

    4.5
    (120 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    The pizza was perfect. Well balanced between sauce and cheese. Crust has a wonderful crunch…read more The owner was very pleasant! Do fortunate to have a great local pizza play.

    Walking into this place feels like stepping into a tiny boutique that accidentally got taken over…read moreby a 90s rock playlist and a dentist's waiting room aesthetic. White walls, music, and the smell of genuinely great pizza in the air. Sadly, ordering that pizza feels like you're interrupting a very important staff meeting about not wanting to sell pizza. The vibe leans heavily toward uninviting. No fountain drinks, no water cups, just bottled beverages like you're at an airport kiosk. After you finally place your order, settle in. You're looking at a solid 45 minutes to an hour before your pizza makes its grand entrance. While we waited, a staff member walked up and slapped a "sold out" sign on the door. It was 5:45. They close at 9. We then watched the live theater of confused customers being turned away mid-evening. Bold strategy. Now, the pizza. Credit where it's due. The dough is legit. Sourdough crust that actually tastes like something, nicely baked, good sauce, and a thin, almost cracker-like profile. This is not your thick, floppy slice situation. It's crisp, light, and honestly pretty enjoyable. Is it perfect? No. Is it better than your average chain pizza? Absolutely. Just be prepared to feel slightly unwanted while acquiring it.

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    Inside is nice and clean
    Inside is nice and clean
    Back Bench Pizza
    Back Bench Pizza

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    The Saloon Ventura

    The Saloon Ventura

    3.6
    (591 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Thoroughly enjoyed this place! Stopped in for a snack and some drinks. Our bartender was Danika and…read moreshe was lovely. Recommended some drinks. Nice place to sit. Plush seats and a cool photo booth! All the drinks were good. The food was fresh and delicious. Will def be back.

    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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    The Saloon Ventura
    The Saloon Ventura
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