Food was amazing, service was great and the wait wasn't too long. The only issue was a lack of menus didn't really know what we were ordering till we got to the front but otherwise a great food spot if you're in the Ventura Harbor area! read more

Craving a mai tai and Harbor Cove makes very good ones! Sliders are delicious. Check out the onion rings, they look like donuts! Love this spot for casual dining. read more

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Came here for brunch and it was so fun! Except the day was extremely high winds for us, so it was hard to sit outside on their tables to fully enjoy. Not their fault, just our luck for coming when the weather was insane haha I got their three egg scramble with their sausage, mushroom and spinach! It was really fluffy and good. Will definitely come again on a day with less wknd read more

Harbor Cove Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

I have been eating here for years because I love their eclectic menu including Hawaiian fare, location near the Channel Islands National Park, outdoor tables, and patio overlooking the marina. We can always find a parking spot in their private lot. Our last visit was on a sunny day with a one year old who enjoyed sitting on the grass near our picnic table and eating some of my fruit, while we enjoyed a tasty teriyaki bowl for my husband, a BLT loaded with crispy bacon for our daughter, and a perfect grilled cheese sandwich for me. It is a great casual place for breakfast and lunch with cocktails available. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

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Cute little place to grab a bite to eat. And have a coffee. Had live music and friendly staff. read more

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Harbor Cove Cafe overlooks the Ventura Marina very close to the Channel Islands National Park headquarters. There is a covered dining patio, and a lrge lawn with picnic tables. A great place to enjoy a sunny day at the beach. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The menu offers a wide selection, and they have a full bar- Tiki drinks and PuPu trays being the Happy Hour specialties. read more

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This place was wonderful, definitely come check it out when in Ventura! After a day of hiking and being outdoors on Anacapa Island, I came here on a Friday afternoon to soak up more good weather and island vibes. I read some of the Yelp reviews and all are accurate in that this place has a Hawaiian theme and really makes you feel you're there! Sunny, friendly, laid back. You order at the window, take a number and then find a seat. I chose to sit out in the lawn as Friday nights are karaoke nights so was nice to enjoy my early dinner, a drink and listen to some music. I ordered the calamari and that was very good! Tender and flavorful, it was a lot of food, so had some leftover for a second meal. Coleslaw was good and I usually do not like coleslaw. I had a mai tai, but will say, I probably would pass on this the next time as it was just way too strong for me. Very pretty drink and if you like a very spirity drink, this one is for you. There was a guy singing who was phenomenal and honestly I could have listened to him all night. Great island vibes here, perfect for outdoor seating, but just not the menu is on the tad bit pricier side. I came in on Friday which had happy hour going to 8pm. Check our their HH specials, some good deals. I'd definitiely come back here again when I am in town again! Thanks for a wonderful night, Harbor Cove Cafe! read more

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got two breakfast burritos ($15 each) and we were very stuffed. I preferred the spam to sausage, but thought overall they were a bit dry read more

Harbor Cove Cafe - breakfast burritos - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

Cool find You have to walk around the Yacht Club and keep walking towards the Visitor Center and you'll find this great spot Cool seating Tasty food Great service Cool location read more

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The Harbor Cove Cafe is the best. Worth the wait! Great views, lovely people, amazing food. Love it here the lovely live music makes it a wonderful spot to celebrate. read more

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This place is my go to on a Sunday morning, live music, lots of people but there's always seating. Service is always great. Food is delicious! I'm yet to try a drink but I've heard that they are really good! read more

This place has been on my bucket list for a while now, and my family and I finally made it! It gives Hawaiian vibes, and the best part is that it's right here in beautiful Ventura, so you don't have to travel all the way to Hawaii to feel like you're there! We were there for Happy Hour, and I ordered a Mai Tai. It was amazing and just the right amount of alcohol. For the food, we ordered sesame-crusted ahi tuna, coconut shrimp, and chicken skewers. Everything was so tasty! My favorite was the coconut shrimp. We also received a complimentary pineapple upside-down cake, which was so moist and sweet. I enjoyed it. We also ordered chocolate chip cooks which are made from scratch there. The service was truly exceptional. Tracy was fantastic! She was super sweet, friendly, and helpful. One thing that makes a big difference when eating out for me is good customer service, and they really go above and beyond for their customers. We also had the pleasure of meeting Randy, the owner, who was out there helping serve customers. This place has definitely become one of my favorite places to eat! read more

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The Hawaiian was very savory with some sweet making it overall a delicious burger. Patty and bacon were good and juicy with the addition of the teriyaki sauce and pineapple blending that sweetness just helped balanced the burger. Cole slaw was sweet but delicious too and the drink was very sweet. Overall everything was balanced well but the star was the burger. Service was quick, friendly and helpful. Ambiance was nice even during the rain as there were still people there and Starr kept multiple mini fireplaces out to warm up the patio dining area. Would come back! read more

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The service here is fantastic and their food is just amazing. You can either sit on a little patio or inside and look at the boats and water. They have a little fire pits at the tables in case you're chilly. The fish and chips are out of this world and the mahi-mahi burger sandwich is killer!!! Everything was fresh and delicious. The french fries are amazing. It's a little bit of a drive from the freeway, but it's worth every second.! read more

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Moco loco?! Yep, and so good too. Get your booty over to Harbor Cove Cafe where they serve great food and drinks, and even a bit of live music during certain hours. A fantastic place to come for breakfast or lunch and dog friendly to friendly dogs. If you love onion rings, this is the place. The onion rings are HUGE and quite delicious. read more

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Harbor Cove is the most relaxing place to go for breakfast. My husband and I love coming here and enjoying a Loco Moco (reminds me of a Salisbury steak with amazing house made gravy over rice and egg is the best to describe) and I really like the Butter Latte. Something about enjoying the great food paired with the beautiful view of the harbor just pure serenity. The staff is consistently friendly, like really friendly. They often walk by to ask if you need anything or just to make sure you're enjoying your meal. I am a Harbor Cove fan! read more

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Every Saturday there is a ukulele live music brunch/lunch event! We came for brunch and to catch the live music and island vibes. Food was good vibes were super chill and relaxing just like you're on a Hawaiian island. The event was a bunch of elderly playing ukulele and guitar and percussion instruments! It was so wholesome and sweet. A lot of the elderly in the community come out with their instruments and sheet music and start playing along on the grass! I loved the live music and community feel. Wish more places did events like this. The Hawaiian music and ukulele definitely brought me back to hawaii. You order at the window and they bring it to you based on your number. You can either sit inside, on the patio, or on the grassy area. Water is self service ambit you can also ask them to grab you some water. If you want plates and utensils to share make sure to ask for them! They are more than happy to help. I asked them for extra pico and they brought it right away! Seafood quesadilla: super cheesy and meaty. Lots of shrimp but not as much crab. Love the pico and the salsa is spicy. They also give you sweet and sour huli huli sauce. Recommend getting it with the potato's as a side. Hawaiian burrito: I didn't really like this one... so much rice... like 90% rice 5% egg and 5% sausage. Not great. Gives pico salsa and huli huli but this couldn't really save it. Also pineapple is weird in a burrito imo. Loco loco: GOOD! But so small. Loco Moco is supposed to be a huge plate of rice, meat and egg on top with a delicious gravy but it was a small portion in a bowl with one egg. Also the gravy was not that flavorful. But the kulua pork was great and everything mixed over rice hit pretty hard. Huli huli rice was meh. Just rice and sweet and sour sauce. Not worth it. Get potato as a side. Price: pretty pricey. Especially that burrito... for a bunch of rice. Seafood quesadilla for $30? Not much crab. Pretty basic. Not worth it in my opinion. Didn't try their craft seltzers or drinks but I'm sure they're awesome! The bar is pretty large with a lot of variety. Come for the vibes! read more

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Near the beach at the very end of Ventura Harbor on Spinnaker. Right next to the Channel Islands Visitor Center. Plenty of parking. You will see a line formed on the side of the Cafe. It's a Walk-Up window, where you order & pay. While waiting in line you can look at the menu. After you order & pay, you get a number. Seat yourself, especially if you're dining there. Lots of picnic-like tables on the lawn. There seems to be an island vibe covered patio, but it appeared full when I took a look. Our order was placed for To-Go. I was able to walk around for a bit, while my companions waited for our order. Food was nicely packed in plastic free containers. I enjoyed my Fish & Chips. Got the Cod Basket. It comes with 3 pcs of Cod, fries & coleslaw. I appreciate coleslaw not being drenched in mayo or sauce. Theirs is light, which is good. I had enough food for 2 meals. I wasn't trying to eat the whole thing all at once & be in a food coma at work lol. My other companion had the Clam Chowder in the Bread Bowl. I did not try it. I do know there is bacon in it. He said it was good. Im picky with my clam chowder, will have to try it next time. Yes, that means I will come back & try more. Check the hours, as hours are different during the week. They also close between breakfast & lunch (11am-1130am). So keep that in mind. read more

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Solid restaurant at the harbor (near the Channel Islands visitor center!). We stopped by on a drizzly Sunday late morning, ordered at the window, and brought our number to a cozy covered patio (complete with a fire pit). We sat on the high top with beautiful views of the marina. Bonus - the patio was dog friendly! We both enjoyed the 3 egg scramble with sourdough toast, homemade strawberry jam, and fresh avocado. I also ordered a white choc caramel latte (half sweet), which came with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel yummm. Our furry friend devoured an unseasoned burger patty in a matter of seconds. The bill came out to around $50-$60, which is comparable to other sit down restaurants. The person who helped us on the register was very pleasant. Easy parking as well! read more

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only draw back is you can't order your food online with your drinks? But Food, location and staff great... but standing in line for 15 for impatient pysuchs such as myself is a little downer. read more

Great Spot - Worth the drive !!! Extended summer hours are welcome - enjoy the food, cocktails and music :) read more

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Loved this cafe at the end of the Harbor in Ventura. It has a Hawaiian feel to it- with flavors accentuated throughout their menu like spam / loco mono, and the like! I'm a sucker for spam breakfast and got the simple breakfast with eggs and spam- all delicious. The potatoes were also crispy and perfectly seasoned. Their salsa options were also a nice plus. There is both indoor, patio, and outdoor seating which makes it convenient to suit your party's needs. We loved being able to sit at our table in the harbor, and enjoy some sun! The staff bring food to you, and were very friendly through our visit. Glad we were able to make a stop! read more

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Every time I'm missing Hawaii I just stop at Harbor cove cafe and it cures my urge,for a bit! This little cafe is an absolute vibe, with covered patio and heaters to open lawn seating with grass and cornhole! The menu is tropical themed with phenomenal drink options like the brown butter latte which was like drinking a decadent pumpkin pie buttery and warm! The breakfast burritos are massive and stuffed with a perfect blend of ingredients I usually get the Portuguese sausage and it never disappointed! Hands down a must try for the vibes and good energy! read more

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We saw this place on Yelp, on our way to Oxnard and we were very happy we went! It had seats and a grass area where you can bring chairs or a blanket. You order and get a number then they find you! There was live music and he played all my favorite songs too! read more

Delicious food with amazing views and lovely grass for kids to run on! A treasure of Ventura and an added blessing when visiting Harbor Cove beach. Everything is delicious and quality. Be prepared to wait in line at times. Service is quite friendly. Love the grass fed hamburgers and poke bowl! read more

Harbor Cove Cafe - Shrimp Caesar salad & Keiki cheeseburger and fries - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

The food and portions are good. The view of the water and boats is a nice addition. Great service. read more

When we come to Ventura Harbor we definitely always stop by for lunch and drinks. The Fish and chips are tasty and crispy good size portions. They have a nice grass area with tables and shade umbrellas, sometimes there is a musician playing. Drinks are always good and strong. The alcohol selection is excellent they carry the most popular brands. Service has always been good. Dogs are welcome of course and they offer water bowls for the doggo's. If you are in the Ventura area definitely a place to try. The one negative thing I will say is the line to order food gets a bit long and can take some time, With that said well worth the wait! read more

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Delicious food, great location and friendly staff! We were there on Easter Sunday and would highly recommend to anyone!

Excellent ambience and food. View to die for. Service friendly and quick. So happy we found this cute Cafe.

Great food and drink options Great service Great atmosphere I hung around for 3 hours for food, music, and drinks. read more

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Worlds rudest waiter if you hate what you do you should do something else. Colorado doesn't like you because of how you interact with people not because of anything else. Soggy fish sticks Over priced Dirty tables dirty dishes. read more

Really nice ambience. Nice live music. Dog friendly! Food is thoroughly mediocre at best and way overpriced. Onion rings were the star. I'm not saying that it was, but the clam chowder tasted canned unfortunately. They serve alcohol which is nice. Staff were pleasant. Come for a drink and some live music and outside time. Bring the doggies and kiddies! Just get ready to spend too much if you want to eat just okay food. read more

Just arrived by Boat from San fransico was looking for a place to eat, and this place felt like it would be good not as plastic and corporate at some restaurants. It has somewhat of a tiki bar vibe with outside seating looking over the Harbor, including fire pit tables. Good looking menu and went with mahi sandwiches. A huge slab of fish on a soft roll with traditional garnish. Really good! Had a big beer in a bowling ball size glass. read more

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What a fun location, situated right on the harbor with great views of all the boats. Love the ambiance with the Hawaiian music playing. Food was plated well and looked so cute, with some orchid flowers and ti leaves. Ahi poke bowl was super tasty with a good combination of flavors and textures (mangos and cucumbers were highlights). Loco moco was tasty as well. Mahi Mahi fish sandwich was simple but good. Kids burger comes plain and you will pay extra for lettuce, tomatoes, grass fed beef. You might as well go with ordering the regular cheeseburger. Service was friendly, but wish the upcharges would've been disclosed ahead of time. read more

Great cafe in Ventura. Visited to support hula fundraiser. Lovely weather. Arrived early to get a seat. We brought chairs just in case. We got a picnic table and ordered some food. Limited tables for seating. They close for breakfast at 11:00am and reopen at 11:30am for lunch. (Today is a Sunday) The vibe and crowd was very relaxed and locals seemed to enjoy the entertainment. We ordered lunch from the lunch menu. My daughter had 2 piece fish/chips basket and I had the Shrimp basket. My daughter also ordered a pineapple creamy float. It was icy and delicious. It was very refreshing and not too sweet. The wait staff was very attentive and accommodating. Prices moderate - high. Restroom available for customers. Can't wait to return. read more

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While waiting for our tour boat to Channel Islands National Park, we stumbled upon this breakfast spot with an island vibe. I ordered a coffee and the Loco Moco. The gravy was delicious, but the burger patty seemed like a frozen one, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, it was a satisfying breakfast experience. I'd definitely return and recommend it to others. read more

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If you want great coffee with a great view this is the spot. You know how you ask your wife where she wants to eat and it's never the place you suggest? Not when you say Harbor Cove. It's always a yes. The staff treat you like family and it hospitable every visit. I recommend my go to which is the Snicker coffee and Breakfast quesadilla. The crunchy potatos are great. read more

This place has been our go to almost every weekend since it's our pups. They're very pet friendly and our pups love their dog menu. Great ambiance and friendly staff always nice service. read more

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Love the clam chowder in the bread bowl but everything is delicious! Will be ordering the onion rings next time. Saw other orders and they are oversized and divine. Drinks looked good too: will return soon. Lovely outdoor spot w indoor and outdoor seating. We sat by the boats and took a walk on the beach after. Good location. Service was good. read more

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A sturdy table with ample shade in the grass, as well as ice cold bowls of water for the dogs made it's a perfect place to eat with 4 dogs. I went with a wagyu patty on the Californian burger with extra crispy fries, juicy beef and absolutely perfect crispy fries. Service went above and beyond helping me out with the dog bowl since I always have my hands full. Even after I sat down it was obvious the staff was very attentive and friendly. read more

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