ABSOLUTELY the BEST bbq I've ever had , and continues to be the best!!! The owner cares so much…read moreabout their food and business and it shows!! We LOVE Ruff House and send our family and friends there any time they are in town or looking for a new place to try. We can't wait until they open up in Gasworks!

INSANELY DELICIOUS!!!!! Okay! Okay now!! This place is FIRE!…read moreSimple menu style, different items on different days to keep it fresh! Such a great concept..It was $1 wing night and let me tell you, Crispy, flavorful, and I couldn't eat them fast enough! We got a few other items that deserve jist as much praise! Smash burger, Sweet & smokey potato with pork belly YUMM!!! The smash fries had me in a good coma! The service was friendly and and our food arrived in a timely manner, which is important. The place is spacious and is in the Ventura Music Hall, were concerts, bands, and other music events happen. I most definitely will be back for whatever this place is selling!!! This is a MUST stop with family, or friends. Great for groups.

Happy Place is AMAZING!! Great selection of beers, great service, and vegan eats!! Support local…read moreVentura, watch a Dodgers game and have a great meal! Would definitely recommend!!

Went before the Jackalobe block party skate event and had such an amazing experience! Our food…read morerunner, Derrick, really made our experience extra great. He gave really thoughtful answers to the questions we asked about the event going on, about menu items, and about substitutions we could make. The food honestly came out really really fast. Especially considering how busy they were! And everything was honestly so delicious. Every burger we had was top tier and the chicken wings were so crispy. We got a couple of beers from there and they have the magnetic pours from the bottom.

Been on a burger and fries kick lately so I had to stop by Cosmos Smash Burgers in Downtown…read moreVentura. This bright blue food truck has always caught my eye and I finally made it in for lunch. Being a food truck, the vibes are super casual and laid back. You place your order, then grab a seat at one of their picnic benches and soak up the sunshine. The staff were incredibly nice, and the sweet little touches like the handwritten note on the to go bag were just too cute. We love those kinds of vibes! Here's what I got: Single Smash Burger: A solid and delicious smash burger! The bun was pillowy soft, the patty had a nice crust, and I'm always a sucker for cheese, thin sliced lettuce, and a thousand island style sauce on a burger. No frills, just super satisfying and done right. Cosmo Fries: Honestly my favorite bite of the day! Loaded fries topped with cheese, onions, burger patty, and their pink sauce...absolutely insane. SO good. I loved the skinny fries they use, and since everything was made fresh to order, the fries stayed extra crispy even with all the toppings. My biggest regret is passing by this food truck for so long without stopping. That was genuinely a stellar smash burger and fries combo, with the added bonus of such friendly and welcoming staff. Next time you're walking around Downtown Ventura and want a casual outdoor bite, definitely make a stop at Cosmos Smash Burgers. (Located at the Channel Islands Juice Co. parking lot just fyi).

Holy smash burger Batman! One of those strange out of the way Mom and Pop food truck experiences…read morewhere you can't quite believe how good such an unassuming little spot can be. I think the burger lasted all of 4 minutes before it all ended up tucked away in my belly. The cosmos burger is the sleeper hit of the century. It's truly out of this world! Jalapeños and grilled onions are the way. Don't miss it while it's still earthbound!

I like this place! My friend said he loved the smash burgers here but apparently that's only…read moreavailable during happy hours so I got the Morning Burger instead which has cheese, tatter tots, bacon, smoked ketchup, and a fried egg. The egg added so much savory flavor that I didn't have to add bbq sauce despite loving bbq sauce. The tatter tots were freshly fried and crispy. I loved this meal! On top of that, my waitresses, Hannah and Amanda were amazing! Very kind and prompt in checking up on me and giving me what I needed. A+ service was something I wasn't expecting!

My family and I decided to try this place downtown, which I've been wanting to visit for a while…read more We didn't have reservations, but we managed to get a table right away despite the crowded restaurant. I ordered the Yard Birger, their classic cheeseburger, which came with American cheese, gem lettuce, vine tomato, and fries. It was absolutely delicious! I also had a cocktail called the Berry Buzzed, made with Cazadores Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, agave, and blackberry puree. It was equally tasty. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it a great place for families to enjoy a meal together. Our server was fantastic, even though they seemed quite busy. They were always attentive and ready to assist us whenever we needed something.

Downtown Ventura, in the area where Finney's is located is very appealing to me. The streets are…read moreblocked 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!

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

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!

After a morning bike ride along Hwy 1, this was the perfect spot to grab a bite and enjoy watching…read morea little football! It got pretty busy but our server was great about checking on us!

Finally tried out Duke's and happy I did…read more Ordered: BSM Burger=bacon, swiss & mushroom 5/5 (I had it without bacon) The burger was perfect. Juicy and all the right flavors. A little messy but very worth it. Good thing they give you a lot of napkins ! Burger came with chips so I substitute it with fries for an extra $2.50. 805 beer on drafts with a lime. 5/5 *alcohol orders are made separately at their bar in the back . There's plenty of seating options I love it. There's a few inside and out with the front sidewalk view. There's plenty in the back bar area . Then the back patio where you can get some sunlight . The whole place seems to have good air flow .

Very friendly local beach bar in Ventura! Menu features all the comfort foods you would dream of!…read moreWe started with a Ceviche Pacific snapper and shrimp marinated in lemon citrus juices, mixed with pico de gallo. Served with homemade tortilla chips & topped with avocado. My son ordered DUKE'S DOUBLE Double burger patties, double cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, served on a Brioche bun with Duke's burger sauce. MyDIL decided on the Teri Chk Bowl Grilled chicken breast served with white rice, veggies, pineapple & teriyaki sauce. My wife decided to try a Cup of house Chili and Chicken Tenders Crispy fried chicken strips & fries with Honey Mustard sauce I went with the Chili Size Burger Served open face with house-made chili and cheddar cheese. It also came with fries! The meals were all amazing truly a comfort food place. All the staff here were warm and friendly you do order when you come in but I advise you if you're a party grab some menus and a seat and then go order! Also we ordered our drinks from the bar! This place is a beach bar & grill enjoy the comfortable atmosphere.

I was looking for a place to grab a drink because the Ventura Tree Lighting and Bellringer was my…read morepick. I went in solo but bumped in to my good friend ! We chatted / caught up for a bit until we parted ways. Service was great & I was informed about their Happy Hour. I had eaten at home , so no food for me but I did grab a beer ! It was a dollar off for Happy Hour. It wasn't crazy busy but there was a great energy in the brewery. I think a lot of people were there for the Tree Lighting downtown. I will make sure to come back and try their food. So happy they are open and took over the first real brewery in VC.

Great vibe everyone was friendly, the beer and snacks are great! Love playing the Mandalorian…read morepinball machine!

Enticingly wonderful burgers can be found here at Harbor Mart in Ventura Harbor. This little deli…read morewhips up incredible burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, gyros, and rice bowls with either gyro meat or chicken. Sides, drinks and other food items are available in the mart as well. My fresh juicy burger was made to order with my specifications; cheese, lettuce, and sauce on a pita instead of a bun. Yep, so good!!! Don't sleep on the incredible international variety of snacks and sweets such as chocolates from England and chips from Japan. A plentiful variety of soda, water, beer, wine and liquor round out this food Mecca. Sorry folks, while the Harbor Mart shop is open Sunday-Saturday 8am-9pm, the deli hours are 10:00-6:30 Monday-Saturday. Although the deli is closed Sundays, there are still plenty of tasty foods and treats to meet your hunger. There's even an automated coffee machine if you're looking for a latte of a hot chocolate for the kids. Don't sleep on buying the hot dogs here, they are filling and OUTTA THIS WORLD!!!

We were staying at the Four Pounts Sheraton hotel very close to the Harbor Mart. I was scoping out…read moreplaces to eat nearby and saw the reviews for this place. We haven't been to this area in three years and they opened about three years ago so we have never tried it before But based on the reviews, we decided to stop in for lunch. The menu is divided between American offerings like hamburgers and some Mediterranean options as well as salads so a pretty good overall number of options. This is not only a restaurant, but it is also a market that has lots of Good selections and is quite nice. The service was amazing when I walked in the door one of the family members who owned the place greeted me personally showed me around and told me how the food ordering works. Nice seating outdoors and highly recommended place if you are in Ventura Harbor. Please support this family business is awesome.

Came on a Friday night and lovedddd the vibe. It was a perfect place for a date night and to meet…read moreup with friends for the holidays to catch up. Music not too loud and The fire pits and outside seating were dreamy and the drinks were so delicious and beautiful. Service was very friendly, they checked on us a few times and let us know when the kitchen was closing. We had the white tiger margarita, ventucky mule, and Jamaica margarita but with mezcal. All 3 were so flavorful and delicious and just the right amount of alcohol. I also ordered their fish tacos which were honestly perfect. Crispy, flavorful, fresh, no fishy taste. We will be back!

Hadn't visited in a while so it was nice to check out their happy hour. I love that this place is…read morestill a good meal & order at counter and seat yourself restaurant; makes it less formal while still offering great food and drink options. Especially with a toddler (IYKYK). We tried a couple of things and shared them. The fish tacos were better than I expected. Loved the kick of the chipotle sauce on them and the charred pineapple was a nice touch. The garlic shrimp had a nice bite. I wish the spinach and artichoke dip were a bit creamier. As it cooled down, it wasn't as smooth to spread on your chip but still good. And their beef tallow fries are always a must and delish! Service was so friendly! The woman who took our order made recommendations on the menu, was very sweet, and attentive. Servers walking around were also so nice and good about cleaning up unused plates. Great place for a quick, low stakes happy hour and dinner. Family friendly and beautiful setup.