First time, hostess was professional and courteous, sat us down to a booth. Our waitress, Kate arrived and took our drink order and food. I had two # 12 McClellan Whisky and wife had a glass of La Crema. She had a veggie burger with truffle fries and I had a Wagu burger with tater tots. Both were cooked perfect and were delicious. Great atmosphere and service. Jeff Downey, California read more

My daughter and I stopped by for a quick lunch, Hostess told us bar was open seating, as she pointed out. We sat down everyone was passing by not even a hello. Finally i asked someone they told us that we couldn't get service because we had to be seated by a hostess. Really fam own and thats how they treat you.!! VERY DISAPPOINTED, WILL NEVER COME BACK read more

great place! love the high ceiling interior and our waiter was super nice. we ordered the mini lobster rolls, grilled cheese and tomato soup, and the margherita pizza. everything tasted really good. the grilled cheese had the best cheese pull and dipping into the tomato soup was so good. the only downside was that our table smelled like vomit and i could not get the smell out of my head when eating unfortunately. would love to stay longer but the smell was too much. read more

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Very delicious food smash burger and lobster rolls were cooked to perfection very nice people working this place read more

Finney's Crafthouse - Mini Lobster Rolls and smashburger were delicious and cooked to perfection A one spot to eat at - New American Near Me - Ventura, California

The food was just okay, the service was just okay, and the ambiance was loud and typical of a place like this. Nothing was great about it. The yuzu buffalo just tasted like buffalo, the cajon dry rub didn't taste cajon at all, and the Nashville hot ranch was super salty. The best thing was the plain fries and their blue cheese dressing. read more

My Italian salad wrap was all lettuce. Judge for yourself. Husband said his chicken sandwich, it was grilled, was fine. I tried one of his chips the moment the order came out and it was not fresh at all. We waited a long time to order and then as first-timers were expected to magically know that we log onto the tabletop device to pay the bill. They could be more customer-oriented. Like, tell people something. read more

Finney's Crafthouse - Italian salad wrap. All lettuce. - New American Near Me - Ventura, California

We certainly enjoyed our lunch and a walk today. Finny's was the meet up place, down on Main Street. This section was closed to automobile traffic, most of the stores were closed on Tuesday. We were Seated immediately at a booth by the window, nice. This is a nice place, lots of light, very high ceilings, and a long bar I found quite a few menu items that looked pretty good. Nachos arrived to get us started, M had a long board pepperoni pizza. I ordered the safe Cobb Salad, which had plenty of Cobb stuff. V ordered a jalapeño burger. We scarfed like kids on the last day of school, it was all good. The place filled up and kept chatting between stories. There was nothing left, quite literally. Thank you Foodguy-Martin read more

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Stopped in solo for a late lunch and ended up having one of those perfect Ventura afternoons. Sat at the bar and ordered the double smash burger with sweet potato fries and a Booshcraft kombucha. Everything landed just right. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly with that crispy smash edge. The sweet potato fries were hot and crispy, and the dipping sauce with a hint of horseradish took them over the top. I also had the Brussels sprouts with bacon, which were smoky, slightly sweet, and easily a standout. What really makes this place special is the energy. Even walking in alone, you don't stay solo for long. I ended up chatting with some girls visiting from Santa Clarita, and it turned into one of those easy, feel-good conversations that just fits the moment. Friendly service, fast kitchen, great atmosphere. Afterward I walked down to the beach to clear my head, and it honestly made the whole experience even better. Finney's is perfect whether you're with friends or just enjoying your own company. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I didn't actually eat here today, but wanted to leave a review because Will was so nice! I was walking by with my dogs and he offered to fill up their water bottle for me. Just a really kind, thoughtful thing to do and very much appreciated. Thank you, Will! We'll have to come back and try the food next time read more

The atmosphere was great, big windows and most were all open. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and they were pretty busy. They ran out of glasses and so all of our drinks were served in plastic cups, which were a little small and ended up not being refilled as often as they should have been. The food was all good and everyone ordered very different things. The mozzarella sticks were good, but there were only six. There was a code on the men's restroom and I had to find people at the bar to give me the code. Food really was a four out of five, but the mediocre service brought my score down. read more

I have been multiple times after my last review and have loved it. The Happy Hour prices are amazing!!!! I went for happy hour. We got the Carnitas nachos and pep flat bread for $9 each. Both delicious and enough for my friend and I. We were stuffed. We grabbed a drink before our table was ready and it was good. I had no idea they had an upstairs area to chill. We loved it . There's games up there and couches to enjoy our drinks. We went on Black Friday and we waited about 30mins to get a table for 2. We sat outside. It was a busy day for Downtown Ventura. read more

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A very popular craft house (chain) that has spacious restaurant/bar with lots of seating and nice patio space. Tasty pub food variety and lots of other good eats and shareables. Good portions, wide craft brew menu, casual ambience in the heart of Ventura Main St. Friendly service by ALL the staff too! Overall 4.0++ rated, expect to pay $~15pp for meals with sides and apps as xtras. Our dinner started with Carnitas Nachos (share for 4 or have as a meal); YUM, freshly made generous plate with carnitas, avocado, melted cheese, pico and red spicy jalapeño slices. Also tried their Asian Charred Brussel Sprouts - slightly well done and bit heavy on sauce flavor but good for veggie option. Entrees included Double Smashburger, Ahi Poke Bowl, California Cobb and Finney's CheeseBurger. All delicious and filling! If you crave excellent pub fare, check out Finney's on Main Street! Cheers, ENJOY! read more

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Checked out this spot from a recommendation from a colleague. Did takeout so can only comment about that. Ahi tacos appetizers: truly mini - they're small but tasty, loved the dip, enjoyed the crunch and fish Blackened Shrimp tacos - recommended by someone in line, it wasn't bad and decent but I enjoyed the ahi tacos more. Biggest complaint was that there was a hair wrapped in the shrimp... likely an accident but off putting - I have black hair but much shorter than the one in the food so I know it wasn't mine. Overall not bad - I assume people come more for atmosphere but the foods decent. Just got unlucky with the hair incident that put me out of one of tacos (of 2) read more

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Very nice restaurant. First time here. Very big space with tons of TVs for your viewing pleasure. Food was ok. Nothing special. Great atmosphere to sit down and unwind. Service was timely. Clean establishment. Would definitely come back when in Ventura again. read more

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What's happened to Finney's? Discovered Finney's Ventura two weeks after it opened. Loved it! Awesome food, service, happy hour. Had it all. Continued by visiting Camarillo as well. Then something changed. Visiting both locations this year and consistently disappointed. Service is blah. Menu items disappeared. And portions radically declined. Using smaller shrimp. Cold fries. Inconsistently cooked foods. Obvious negative changes. Sad. read more

Delicious, friendly & great ambiance! Enjoyed an amazing Chinese chicken salad, tasty deviled eggs & a perfect grapefruit martini! The staff is very welcoming & attentive! Our server answered all of our questions & gave honest & helpful suggestions! The menu is full of tempting options! I am already looking forward to my next visit due to this wonderful experience! read more

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Excellent Monday afternoon happy hour with great service by Ozzy. Came to Finney's around 4 on a Monday for some happy hour drinks with my wife and dog. We each enjoyed margaritas, the Skinny Marg and Guava Marg. Both were refreshing and not overly sweet. We also ate a small order of their truffle fries, which were complimented nicely by the spicy ketchup. Big thank you to Ozzy, who greeted us within seconds of sitting down and was quick to tend to our table! Ozzy was very kind and welcoming, even with us being at a far table in the patio. He made sure our dog was taken care of as well, bringing her a dog water and suggesting a patty for her to enjoy while we sat and drank. Finney's delivers as a top Happy Hour spot in Ventura! read more

Our group of seven recently celebrated a birthday here, after attempting a place across the street. It turned into one of those unexpectedly great dining experiences. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere felt upbeat, welcoming, and perfect for a celebration. They have televisions for those craving sports, like me. Our server, Kira, was attentive without hovering, warm, professional, and incredibly efficient. Drinks came out quickly, food was timed perfectly, and she checked in just enough to make sure we were taken care of while letting us enjoy our evening. "On point" is honestly the best way to describe her service. Food-wise, the report card from around the table was that everything impressed. We started with Coconut Shrimp, we had two orders of this. They were crispy, golden, and full of sweet tropical flavor. Everyone said their entrée selections hit. The Bacon & Blue Burger was juicy, flavorful, and loaded with toppings, while the Cheesesteak Sandwich was hearty and satisfying, my order! The Tater Tots were just 'so, so' for my liking, but my wife enjoyed the Onion Rings, which were hot, crunchy, and surprisingly memorable for side items. For something lighter, the Ahi Poke Bowls were fresh, vibrant, and delicious, and the Salmon Quinoa Bowls were a hit as well, offering a great balance of flavor and healthier ingredients. The Battered Mahi Tacos were another standout, light, flaky, and packed with flavor. Drinks were great too; the margarita flight was fun, flavorful, and perfect for a celebration, while the IAC Blonde was crisp and refreshing. Overall, this was just a genuinely enjoyable experience from start to finish, solid food, a lively atmosphere, and outstanding service. Celebrating a birthday here felt special, relaxed, and well taken care of, and that's exactly what you hope for when you choose a place to mark an occasion. read more

Finney's Crafthouse - 21st birthday celebration, ushered in by the margarita flight. Happy Birthday. - New American Near Me - Ventura, California

Finneys has plenty of food and drink options to please any crowd. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor tables making it family and pet friendly. The building is a old bank. Lots of windows offering a much welcome cool breeze on a hot day. There is a huge selection of craft beers. Most importantly they have Coca Cola. Pepsi is not my jam. We ordered the pastrami with a side of onion rings, a pepperoni flat bread pizza and a philly like steak sandwich. Sandwiches come with chips. My There are a lot of appetizers. If my tummy were big enough I would of had the pretzel, deviled eggs with bacon or brussel sprouts. Service was fantastic. Paying is easy at the table top kiosk. Prices are reasonable. Parking is tricky. Look for the free lots. Take a nice stroll. read more

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The service was ok. My silverware had a hair on it. My cup for my water was dirty. Along with a couple of the plates at the table. There was a booger on my chair and someone one else's chair at the table had food on it. Overall the place seemed very dirty and I would not recommend or eat there again. read more

Went here on vacation. Very poppin spot. Family friendly pub like experience. Ambiance is very lively. Staff is funny and friendly they know the menu well. The drink sampler were nice to try to see what we liked best. Good food options. Kids menu as well. Very good place for a good cocktail or a brewery beer. read more

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Finally getting around the writing this review! I always wanted to try the Valencia location, but we ended up coming here to this one in December 2025 for my sister's birthday. To begin, this evening was incredibly busy inside it seemed at first and noisy but they had a big booth in the back of the restaurant which was a large, round-ish table that was an adventure to get in and out of! (Nightmare) They had already gotten waters, as we were a bit late but after we arrived it was quite some time before a server came back around, which was a lady who dropped a beer off at the table even with all our confused faces (nobody ordered beer) and then finally a guy came around and he took our drink orders but was very rushed to take our food order it seemed. He came back 2 more times in 5 minutes after not seeing him for so long, to again ask if we decided yet. One of the times, taking the beer declaring it was actually for someone outside. When we said we'd like to split tabs he said "YOU DO IT ON THE MACHINE" literally shouting because, let me warn you- this place is LOUD. We thought "okay- we'll sort that later." We ordered, and my sister's food ended up being too spicy for her. The house spread itself was spicy, as confirmed by the resident spice lover of our family, "it has a kick" so it was HOT for her, so she didn't end up finishing her burger. My daughter ordered chicken and waffle bites because she wasn't feeling the menu, which is advertised as "buttermilk fried chicken, sriracha maple butter" - odd but okay so we just asked if we could have the butter on the side (incase she didn't like it) he said that's fine- but then the waffles came soaked in turkey gravy? (He said it was gravy but I don't know what it was because it didn't taste like gravy or butter) And then a little silver bowl of just real maple syrup? It was just the most confusing disgusting goopy mess! Waffles, just sitting in a ladle of indescript gelatinous stuff! We asked the server if maybe we got something wrong or a different order? He sassily said "IT SAYS IT COMES LIKE THAT- THAT'S HOW IT IS" *eyeroll* and I was like "I don't think it said there was gravy? I knew it said spicy butter" But he'd already taken the menu, and I'm not one to argue with a server about their menu, so he gaslit me into thinking I misread it. I just asked if she could have the 2 waffles that were soggy messes replaced without the gravy and he finally brought them out but everyone was mostly done by that point. I ended up looking at the menu, and it doesn't say anything about gravy. (Pic attached) The machine upstairs took our dollar, server said she'd find a manager to get it back for us, and she never did. Photobooth stopped printing the 4th picture on the roll? Just black every time after the first set. I don't know about this place. Definitely not this location. Vibe felt chaotic, rushed, and loud. But by the time we left basically no one was there? Just the music up still so loud. Oh and you can't split the check- only evenly 2 ways or evenly 3 ways. We were left to figure that fun out. Maybe I'd try another location but I'm all good on this one. Upside, the cheesesteak egg rolls were good! read more

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It was a good experience collectively at Finney's in Ventura. Enjoyed a last minute stop in and grabbed a burger, fries, pontoon rings, and carnitas nachos. Was delicious, hit the fried food spot we were craving, and all left happy. read more

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Finney's used to be a go to no-brainer when I wasn't sure what to eat, but unfortunately, after my last visit, I don't think I'll be going back again. My wife and I went to get a slice of pizza from a new pizza joint downtown, but when we found out it was closed, we fell back to our old go to, but we were very disappointed. My fries came out cold and the "crispy" Brussels were so soggy. Our server was attentive and provided good service, but the quality of the food has just gone downhill so far. My chicken fried sandwich, which I used to like a lot, was also not good - greasy, and slapped together with a tomato slice that was clearly not fresh. Also, it smelled pretty bad in there. read more

Stopped into Finney's Craft House while visiting Ventura, and there's definitely some good to note even if it wasn't a place I see myself returning to. First off, the drinks were great. Well-made, flavorful, and a solid selection to choose from. On top of that, the service was genuinely wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and on point the entire visit. It's always refreshing when a staff really elevates the experience. Food-wise, I tried the craft burger along with the poke nachos. Both were tasty, but the portion sizes felt noticeably small for the price. Not necessarily a deal-breaker for everyone, but something to be aware of if you come hungry. The ambiance was nice -- casual, comfortable, and exactly what you'd expect from a modern craft house. Still, between the smaller portions and overall value, it didn't leave enough of an impression for me to rush back. Good drinks, great service, decent food -- just not quite enough to put it in my regular rotation. read more

horrible service Unfortunately, this visit to Finney's was really disappointing, especially because we've been there several times before and have always had a good experience. We were seated outside because we had a stroller, which normally wouldn't be an issue, but it was cold and the heater wasn't working. It took a very long time for someone to turn it on, and when they finally did, it shut back off. We ended up sitting outside in the cold for most of our meal. On top of that, someone removed the top from the Tapatío hot sauce and it spilled all over my nachos. They did replace the nachos, but considering what happened, I was disappointed that they didn't offer to comp them. The replacement also took quite a while. Throughout the visit, no one really checked on us. Even when we were finished and asked for boxes, it took a long time for someone to bring them out. I understand that things happen, but the lack of communication and attentiveness really made this visit frustrating. We've enjoyed coming here in the past, so it was disappointing to leave feeling like our table was forgotten. Hopefully management can address these issues because we would like to have the kind of experience we've had there before. read more

A fun place to dine. Grab your friends and family and come check it out. Located downtown. Public parking lots. 2 story. They have a bar and a Photo Booth. Quick service. Pay by table kiosk. Nice variety. Moderate pricing. read more

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Margaritas are so good here and love getting the flight to try them all. Food is good and consistent. Service was friendly and easy to pay at the table screens too. Nice outdoor seating to enjoy downtown views read more

Finney's Crafthouse - Quesadilla, Steak Taquitos and Poke Nacho's - New American Near Me - Ventura, California

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Great food and service as per all Finney's locations, bad experience leaving. We ordered a ton of food as we came for my dad's birthday lunch and ended up with a lot of leftovers. One of the leftover boxes had about 3/4 of leftover nachos, and half of a burger in it. It's clearly very heavy and filled to the brim. That leftover box got left on the table when we walked away for maybe max 2 minutes. We literally walked across the street, realized we didn't have it, and walked back. They told me they cleared the table and threw it away. Just a "sorry, they thought it was trash". I understand if it had been left behind for a considerable amount of time, but why would they think that a to-go container completely filled to the brim is trash within 2 minutes of us leaving? Also we were sitting out on the patio on a fairly cold and breezy day because we had a dog, so literally no other patio seats were being used. Why wouldn't they set the leftovers aside for even 5-10 minutes to see if the guests came back for it?? Now we're leaving his birthday lunch annoyed and feeling jipped. Waste of money, and there was absolutely nothing offered other than a "sorry". read more

I have friends visiting from out of town and we thought Finney's would be a nice place to eat at, show some of our local spots. The food was mostly good but the service was less than desirable. At one point a drink was spilled and we were told "we will get your server" yet the server didn't come. We used what we had to clean the spill. We had to use all of our napkins at the table to clean the spill and my daughter ended up sitting in wet clothes because we didnt have enough napkins to clean the mess and the server was mia. Eventually our server came by to offer us a to-go box and we asked for more napkins as we were still sitting with yet sticky mess. We also asked for a small container to take our sauce home In. The server eventually brought us more napkins but no container for the sauce. This isn't the typical service I get here and it was really disappointing to have out of town guests see this type of service. read more

Great experience watching soccer games, having a beer, and eating the veggie burger with tater tots. Food was tasty and fresh. Service was great. Consistent quality across locations (been to Porter ranch too). read more

Downtown Ventura, in the area where Finney's is located is very appealing to me. The streets are blocked off to vehicles so only pedestrians and cyclists can access the streets. It's quiet, slow, and calm. When my wife and I arrived it was mid afternoon and not busy. The employees appeared to be just getting their legs under them so we were not seated immediately. But, an observant young lady took initiative and got us seated with less wait time than anticipated. After that, the service, food, and ambiance was very good. The weather was perfect and our time at Finney's Ventura was very positive! read more

First time, most likely our last. Food was just barely fair. Small burgers, no sides which are extra, for around $16. For that price they could at least give a handful of fries. Had a chopped salad, was supposed to have tomatoes, garbanzos, etc. there was only around 1/2 a tsp of each. I had to dig to look for them. Ordered the deviled eggs. WTH?!?! It had a runny sauce which was supposed to be the yolk. It was disgusting. None of us liked them, and expensive eggs. The only food thing was the beer. Well, at least we tried it. read more

Back in Ventura again. This time we knew to go straight to Finney's. After our last visit we tried out 2 more. Both closer to where we live in Carlsbad. One in Redlands and the other very close to us in Oceanside. But here in Ventura the beer selection ( especially IPAs) is much better than the other 2 locations. Surprisingly the Oceanside location didn't have the high end beers that make up North county San Diego.Redlands we understand. Limited brewerys near by. But Oceanside has many. Now back to Ventura Finny's. Amazing beers not only poured perfectly " maybe even better than the local breweries that make it" . Then there's the cost. Finny's is $1 to $2 bucks less than the breweries. Add that to the fact you can drink all of them in one location with great food and you have just recovered Ventura's best kept secret. Price, quality food and all the best from the locals Brewery. That's been our experience here. Yes,there's one more thing that sets Ventura's Finny's apart from the rest. Staff. Who ever is in charge of filtering through new hires they have has done exceptional. 4 times at this location. 4 times a different server. All have been exceptional. Our latest " Jasmine". She happened to be a long time local to Ventura and it showed. She stated (when we asked) had worked at several local places for years in town and managed a few but chose to work here at Finnys Ventura. Said she has worked here for the last 3 year and loves it. That's ! what make a watering hole or local dinner 5 stars. Craft drinks, food and staff. Eazy Five Star Experience. read more

Place very clean. Parking was a 3 min walk. Loved the sausage and garlic pizza also had green tea and the Bavarian pretzel place is worth checking out. Outdoor seating is available as well as indoor. read more

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Finney's happy hour is awesome! Tons of tasty apps and well-made drinks, we had the guava margarita, watermelon smash, and skinny marg, all delicious. Great prices too. We got deviled eggs, flatbread pizza, and the chicken sandwich combo, everything hit the spot. Friendly, fast service, and our server made sure we got in one last round before happy hour ended. Kid-friendly with crayons, an upstairs lounge with games, and clean restrooms downstairs. Street parking and plenty of indoor seating. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Everything was awesome! Sophia was my favorite part. Not only is she cool, she is hella good at her job. I'll be back soon. Later skater. Cait is a real one too read more

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Food and service is fantastic. Our server Nate was so friendly and made sure all was well with us. Thank you Nate for making our experience fantastic . Mark Caplan read more

The food here is pretty good. They make a spicy ketchup in house that's quite tasty. The prosciutto and arugula pizza with hot honey is yummy! They have a wagyu burger that my cousin said was amazing! The fried chicken sandwich is actually spicy which is a plus! All of the servers seem kind of crabby but the ambiance otherwise is pleasant! They have a photo booth where you can take pictures that prints one in black and white and another in color which was super cute! read more

Outside seating was great. Comfortable and not too crowded. I got the steak taquitos and they were sooo good! Nice and crunchy. Not soggy which is usually an issue with taquitos. Will come back. read more

Finney's Crafthouse - Steak Taquitos - New American Near Me - Ventura, California