Le Petit Café - Ventura, CA What a charming little French café right on the Ventura Harbor! The waterfront setting is beautiful, especially when sitting outside overlooking the marina. It's the perfect spot to slow down, enjoy a coffee, and indulge in some delicious pastries. Service was kind and charming. We tried several desserts, including the apricot tart, pumpkin cheesecake, tiramisu and a couple of decadent cream-filled pastries. Everything was beautifully presented, with generous portions and that wonderful French bakery feel. The iced coffees were a perfect addition. The restaurant itself is spacious, with a relaxed atmosphere, indoor seating, a full bar, and a lovely outdoor patio overlooking the boats. If you're looking for a peaceful morning coffee, a sweet treat, or a leisurely meal by the water, Le Petit Café is definitely worth a visit. A lovely little escape with a touch of Paris in Ventura! read more

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One of the best French restaurants you can find in the area, Le Petit is an adorable gem that you don't want to pass up. Ample parking is available at this cute cafe, which features yummy French cuisine, made-to-order drinks, and excellent service. We are particularly fond of Manny, who has served us on numerous occasions. We will definitely be coming by soon! read more

While on my way to pick up dinner, I spotted the word "Bakery" out of the corner of my eye connected to El Cielo, and my brain immediately went: "Well... dessert has entered the chat." Naturally, I made an unscheduled detour. Inside was a dangerous number of delicious-looking sweets staring back at me with absolutely no regard for my self-control. After a long moment of serious dessert contemplation, I landed on the bread pudding. The staff member taking my order wasn't especially warm or friendly, but honestly, the bread pudding and I were already emotionally committed to each other, so I carried on. Back at the hotel, after absolutely demolishing our Greek feast, we discovered we had no remaining space for dessert. Not even a ceremonial bite. Tragic. But fate intervened in the form of portion size. That bread pudding was enormous. What began as "dessert for tonight" became breakfast for the next couple of mornings, and frankly, waking up to leftover bread pudding by the harbor felt like excellent life planning on my part. Rich, delicious, comforting, and worth the impulsive bakery detour. Sometimes the best travel decisions happen because your eye catches one magical word while crossing a parking lot. read more

Excellent meal! Service was fantastic! Thank you to our server (#12) as it said on the check - I feel bad I didn't get her name but she was lovely! For sure our last visit was a flook because the quiche was amazing! The side salad so fresh and love the lemon vinaigrette dressing!! The bread pudding was an option over potatoes or croissant... oh my gosh it was amazing and evil haha! Highly recommend!! read more

Le Petit - Bread pudding (choice with order) so yummy!! - French Near Me - Ventura, California

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Nice location unfortunately the people who work there are not very polite. While waiting for a table a worker literally uses the words "get out of the way" instead of excuse me. I'm standing with a cane trying to move. After a bit of a wait we were seated. We asked for shade. We ordered and a waiter came and moved the shade umbrella to fully shade another group who were almost done. I told him we needed shade. I have health issues. His comment was " they were first" wow after that I had to ask for another table. The food was good. Our server was nice and apologized. Not sure I'd go back again. At least they need a workshop on customer service. read more

Once upon a time, Le Petite used to be a wonderful cafe. The food was great and the service terrific; a charming little place with lovely ambience. Well, guess what: that's all over now. Like so much else these days, things just ain't what they used to be. This morning, my wife and several of her friends dined there hoping for a swell time. Instead, she came home in a mood of total disgust. "I'm never going back there again. Ever." she sad sadly. First, on the way to the harbor she'd phoned the bistro. The owner, a surly Frenchman, picked up with a flat "YEAH?" Taken aback, she asked if it was the cafe. "YEAH", he replied, as if annoyed by the call. That rather off-putting 20 seconds set the tone for the entire meal itself. My wife had eggs and potatoes au gratin. Simple enough, right? Turns out the potatoes were half-cooked, and the eggs mediocre at best. And not being a meat-eater, she asked to substitute the bacon it came with. Sorry, no substitutions, unless you want to shell out an additional SIX DOLLARS for a little fruit. (Those tomato slices must be sprinkled with gold dust.) Oh là là, are these folks are accommodating or what? Amazingly, even the croissant it was served with was forgettable. And when my wife requested some jam, the waitress returned with two tiny, off-brand packets of something cruddy. All of it served on a plate with zero presentation, save for a limp orange slice. At $21 bucks plus tip, she might just as well have grabbed a hearty pancake breakfast at McDonald's. Her friends didn't fare any better. One ordered a quiche, the crust of which was so stale she could barely drive a knife through it. Everyone departed in a mood of sour disappointment. The allure of Le Petite Cafe is over. Now it's just La Grande Crappay. read more

We discovered this place a few years back when we visited Ventura Harbor. Back then it was for breakfast, and the place was very busy, but I remember we enjoyed the food. Today we were just passing through the area on the 101 and remembered Le Petit. So we took the short detour to the harbor. Today it was in the mid afternoon, and they weren't busy so we were seated outside with a view of the harbor. My husband had the seafood crepes and I had the quiche of the day. The service was exceptional, as was the food. We highly recommend this place. read more

Le Petit - Quiche Of The Day with a salad. - French Near Me - Ventura, California

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Le Petit should be renamed to Le Scam. My wife and I are avid coffee drinkers around Ventura and this place shouldn't be allowed to have a Macchiato on their menu. read more

Le Petit - This was a supposed to be an iced Mocha. - French Near Me - Ventura, California

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We went here for the first time on Sunday for Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas. We sat on the outside patio. Parking was easy and close to the restaurant. It's small but cute with a spacious outdoor patio and indoor seating as well. They have a nice variety of selections on the menu to choose from. The champagne was really good, it didn't make us super tired or give us a headache. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and the ambiance was beautiful. We had a lovely view of the marina with perfect weather. It was a wonderful first experience. We will definitely go again when in Ventura read more

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This is a staple for us when anywhere close to Ventura. The service is always amazing and the food.... The hardest part for us is to narrow our choices. There are just so many. A' sandwich' today?? Croquet Monsieur? Prosciutto with warm Brie on a baguette? Crab cake sandwich? Or should I get a salad Nicoise? Then there is the decadent Seafood crepe! Or simple steamed mussels or clams in white wine, butter and garlic. Oh my! Then there's the wine. ahhh... I'm going to make you guess what we decided but I guarantee we are happy! read more

Le Petit - Front of the building - French Near Me - Ventura, California

Upon walking in on a Thursday night for dinner. I was greeted immediately. Was given the perfect corner table. They served us water immediately. I noticed the place was extremely clean. Well taken care of. And had excellent decor for the theme. Very warm and quaint. Menus were brought to us right away. We opted for Two French onion soups. Croque monsieur w/ potatoes. And Seafood crepe French onion soups. Finally a French onion soup that tasted authentic. Rich broth with perfectly caramelized onions. Sealed with bread and perfectly melted Gruyère cheese. Croque monsieur. Nicely cut thick ham. Good light Béchamel sauce. Lots of melted cheese. Tastes absolutely fantastic. The potatoes it came with were heavy. I should have got a salad instead. But that doesn't mean the potatoes weren't good. They were excellent! Seafood crepe. Smothered in cheese, sauce and herbs. Seafood tastes fresh, crepe was made correctly. Seasoning was on point. Staff was extremely attentive and took care of us very well. So would I recommend this place? Most definitely. Glad I found it. It's definitely a great change and option for something to eat that's different around here. If you like crepes, traditional French onion soup and a good croissant? Check it out! Food: far above average. Decor: older but makes sense for the theme. Staff: professional and attentive. Cleanliness: very clean. Bathrooms: very clean. Atmosphere: relaxing, chill French music playing. read more

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It's a charming restaurant in a great location. All the pastries in the food looked delicious was disappointing because I got a chocolate eclair that I expected to have white whipped filling, but instead they are made with the custard that I don't really like, but that's not their fault. read more

Manny was a great server! He explained the different coffee offerings and checked on us frequently. He even was able to divide our checks at the end. The food is authentic French food! The Benedicts have authentic french bread instead of a mushy muffin like most places. The flavors were delicious. My friend also loved her quiche. The homemade salad dressing was also a nice touch. Paired with designer coffees and scalloped potatoes and you have a great dining experience. The views of the harbor are an added plus. read more

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We had an amazing lunch at le Petit in March. It was a beautiful day and we chose to eat outside on their dog friendly patio. The food was delicious. We finished it off with an Apple strudel. First time there for my husband and it was his birthday. Food and service was fabulous. read more

A civilized understated French restaurant at Ventura Harbor. Friendly professional staff that provide excellent service. It has a nice harbor vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating available. I had the Duck and it was the best entree I've had in some time HAVE THE DUCK read more

I have been here with my wife and friends awhile back and we really enjoyed the food here. Coffee was okay but food was good! We had the crab egg Benedict and it was so good! My wife and I both enjoyed it! We had some pastries, I don't recall how good the taste was but i do remember the Benedict and it was amazing! read more

It was my first time there, and it did not disappoint! It was a beautiful December day, and the first day that there was a break from the rain. We were seated on the patio, so we could enjoy the fresh air. Their clams were delicious! The croissants were flaky and yummy. I also had their quiche and a side salad. Both were very tasty. It was a very enjoyable meal. However, if you are on a tight budget, you may want to save up to enjoy a meal here. read more

Le Petit is a French American Restaurant offering Salads, Sandwiches & more. Le Petit also has a Bakery that offers coffee & European Pastries. Find Le Petit towards the end of the shops & business at the Ventura Harbor. Plenty of free parking in the huge lot. Grab coffee, pastries & bakery items To-Go at the Bakery located at the left side of the restaurant... Wait to be seated if dining in... Cute indoor seating & patio seating overlooking great views of the Harbor. I can't review the actual restaurant yet since I haven't dined in... I did order a couple of baked goods from the Bakery. $15 for 2 Croissants seems a bit lavish. It was definitely a good size & a delicious Almond Croissant... My friend ordered a Cappuccino & some pastries. She didn't like her drink, she said it didn't taste like she expected... I give them a 3 1/2 stars (round up to 4)... I would probably come back for another $7 Twice Baked Almond Croissant. Plus, I couldn't stop eyeing those pastries. Would have to try some next time. read more

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This is for the bakery section only. I was standing there for maybe 5 minutes or longer, but no one was there. So I left. Although looks like bot many selections but some still caught my eyes and I want to try it. So next time. read more

My favorite kind of experience--finding a "hidden gem." We decided to explore an area of Ventura we had not yet visited--Ventura Harbor. Our goal was to have lunch (mid-week, hopefully quiet?) at the Harbor Cove Cafe there. Pulled into the parking lot and saw that the entrance was overflowing with folks waiting; nope; bye-bye. So we wound up at the nearby Le Petit Cafe and Bakery. It was thoroughly delightful. No crowd, great outdoor seating, friendly and helpful staff, and terrific food. We enjoyed one of the large salads and the quiche Lorraine, served with a great side salad. Delicious. Bonuses: (1) served with fabulous croissants (the really good kind, where your fingers have butter on them after handling); (2) Enough salads left to take home and create another meal out of them. The dessert cases were loaded with very good-looking pastries and other desserts. We were too full to indulge. Enjoy! read more

Excellent food. I had the steak salad and not only was the serving ample but it was unique and delicious. So much better than a bunch of iceberg lettuce piled on a plate with chunks of steal. The Romain was grilled, which I had never had, and it was delicious. My husband had the shrimp quesadilla and liked it so much he ordered two! The room is spectacular. Right on the way. Beautiful. Erik feel about it with very white furnishings, including comfy, white leather chairs. I'm really surprised that more people don't come here, as it seems to be a special place that a lot of people have forgotten about. Certainly better than what's across the harbor at the Harbor Village tourist traps. read more

Great spot for breakfast in the Marina. Must try the Bread Pudding on the weekends. Love their freshly baked pastries to go!

What a great place to have breakfast! Had the seafood crepe which was incredible. Went perfect with a mimosa. So many choices and the croissants are sooo fresh. Owner goes in at 4AM The service couldn't have better. read more

This was a perfect spot for a brunch outing. Great service, great view of the Ventura Harbor, and a lovely fountain at the outside patio. The menu is unique, and has a great variety of options like quiche. The food was fresh and deliciously tasty! read more

Le Petit - Eggs and sausage - French Near Me - Ventura, California

Might be the best Quiche Loraine and au gratin potatoes I've ever had in my life. The flavors melted together in my mouth and my mom agrees. She had the Crab Cake Benedict with the au gratin potatoes and her first words were "oh my god". My mom and I came here after the little ventura street market at the harbor. After about a 15 minute wait, we got seated outside on their patio next to their water fountain. Was served a lemon water and they took our drink order right away. Service speed was average, don't expect a quick meal. Enjoy your food and the beautiful harbor! Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Le Petit - French Near Me - Ventura, California

Well, it's a beautiful little restaurant and the food was good but not great. My omelet was over done and chewy. I hosted a lunch for friends and I got eye contact with the waiter and asked him specifically to make sure that I got the check after the meal. He assured me he would give it to me. After taking our orders, our food was delivered by someone else. The waiter never returned to ask about our satisfaction. One of our guests had to flag down someone who happened to be the chef to ask for a missing order of fruit. We were not offered coffee or drink refills and had to request them. And to top it all off the waiter brought the check to the opposite end of the table and laid it down in front of two of my guests who took it upon themselves to split the bill. Bottom line, I will not return. I felt disrespected and unattended. read more

Quiche of the day was so good and delicious warm croissant One of the best places I've eaten while visiting Oxnard area Server was very helpful and friendly read more

Loved it on Mother's Day...had to go back for Father's Day and see if I just caught them on a good day. Once again, the service was impeccable, the food was amazing and the ambience was perfect. I had a large onion soup with baguette (incredible) and my daughter had a prosciutto sandwich, which she raved about), but the star of the show was the bread pudding with caramel sauce...too big to finish for two and only $8!! I've enjoyed bread pudding everywhere I can and this was the best ever by far. Great service, cuisine, perfect view of the harbor and a world class bakery in house makes this a perfect spot that can't be missed! read more

Love Le Petite. We've been visiting for years. The food is always delicious and the service is top notch. It's my favorite local place. The food is special, made with care. My favorites are the Croque Madame, the fish of the day, mussels, potatoes au gratin, and - the almond croissant (I always get one to go). Brunch outside with fresh harbor air or cozy dinner inside. You can't go wrong. read more

Le Petit - Almond croissant - French Near Me - Ventura, California

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Service was great and welcoming on a Wednesday morning with our party of 7. Food was okay..... below average? Originally, I ordered the French crepe, but they mistaken my order with a French toast, which I was fine with. The waiter checked the ticket again, and the kitchen mistaken it so then the crepe was on the house since it was originally on the ticket. The French toast was okay... I only ate half. No flavorings of cinnamon anywhere to be found on the croissant. It felt more of an omelette since there's too much egg? As for the whipped cream, wished it wasn't heavy cream in particular. The crepe was slightly better than the French toast. The crepe was very lighter than the French toast, but still felt a little doughy in the center? I suggest baking crepe a little bit longer or pouring the crepe a little bit thinner. Overall, I suggest anything else outside of the crepe and toast perhaps. However, the waiters/servers are the best and accommodating so kudos to them! read more

Le Petit - French crepe and fruits & whipped cream on the side - French Near Me - Ventura, California

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Not the same came here on the weekend for my favorite crab Benedict served on a croissant , the croissant was stale the potatoes we're definitely not cooked that same day seeems like they must have a different cook read more

Absolutely amazing, the eggs Benedict are to die for. Also outside seating has a beautiful view. The employees (both servers and bussers) are warm and friendly. read more

Le Petit - Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - Ventura, California

We stopped for lunch on the patio on a beautiful March day. Lots of great choices on the menu, waitress was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! My only ding is that it is a large restaurant with only one gender neutral single restroom. If you need to use it be prepared to wait in line while your companion and food wait for you. I don't think this was the intention of gender neutral bathrooms! read more

A casual little cafe with delicious offerings. Indoors it's hard wood floors and scattered little wood tables with French doors that open out into the patio with harbor views. Indoors it's a bit warm, and will have flies due to the doors being open but this cannot be helped. The flies are surely practicing French as they fly in circles saying "Bonjour" to each other. Outdoors there's a large patio with a water fountain and glorious ocean breezes. I prefer to sit outdoors, just because the weather here is so glorious most of the time. Also it's too breezy outside for flies to bother me. Also inside there's a little bakery with the most delicious treats and the even more delicious coffee! Be sure to ask for an espresso con panna! Mmmm mmmm! Yum! Today I waited impatiently to be seated and had to ask the beautiful girl there if anyone was planning on seating me. I was as on limited time today... but I was promptly attended to after the 5 minute wait. I don't like standing near the "Please wait to be seated" sign and having to wait 5 minutes when I'm on my lunch break. Anyways... I did finally order and now waiting again. Maybe this isn't the best place to come for a lunch break when time is limited. But I love the food! Can't help myself!!!! read more

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Could be great w location But First the menus were priced wrong. The glasses were dirty. Flies or mosquitoes everywhere. The egg breakfast was fine. The au gratin potatoes were tepid. Oily. One egg croissant w potatoes and one omelette with a ($5)Diet Coke and $7 latte very small came to $70 with tip. Not sure who vacationing in Ventura will pay that. Place is not clean. Limited hours during week. Do Better you give Ventura a bad rap. I can eat anywhere along the coast for less. read more

Food was just OK with the exception of the clam chowder which was superb! Friendly, attentive service is unquestioned and the ambiance of a harbor view with beach access near by makes for a perfect venue. read more

Le Petit - French Near Me - Ventura, California

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Very buttery but not at all flakey so kind of the same category as supermarket croissants. It is still better than those because of the fillings which included a very creamy cream cheese and sweet apricot slices. It did cost like 2x what a top tier croissant should cost but I caved in the moment because I was hungry. I blame the location which is right on the ventura docks with very few alternatives. I have yet to find decent croissants around here and I'm kind of convinced I never will. The savory items in the restaurant part of the building do look good so not against trying that another time read more

Le Petit - Cream cheese apricot croissant - French Near Me - Ventura, California

Good points: the service, overall, was friendly and prompt. The bakery section has all sorts of French-style pastries. The not-so-good points: I had their bread pudding, declined the caramel sauce but accepted whip cream on top. Was not happy with the flavor of the pudding. I could taste the egg in the recipe, instead of vanilla or cinnamon or raisins. In addition, I was charged an extra $2 for the whip cream, without being apprised of the charge beforehand. Ambiance was cozy. read more

Dude...the Nicose salad and the Santa Cruz Island pasta were literally the best salad and pasta I ever ate and the bread was killer...like awesome bread and then we got dessert and I had an eclair and it was frickin awesome...it's like probably the best food I ever ate...not joking...and the service was excellent by Nikia and we sat on the deck and it was perf read more

Tart-ing here is the best! It was a hot day at the harbor and while waiting for a friend to meet up, I decided to grab a glass of Pinot Grigio and my daughter a fruit tart. She loved he tart! Affordable and made in the cafe with plenty of delicious and fresh fruit. Quick service and lovely to be able to look at the water and boats while enjoying your food. read more

Le Petit - Tart lover - French Near Me - Ventura, California

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