Lunch at The Lure was awesome. The calamari app with the courtesy sourdough bread is the best! Yami was a great server! Cocktails and meals were 5 Star!! From the salmon, to the Rockfish and the Sandy Dabs! Just awesome. Thanks again Yami! read more

I've had Lure Fish House on my bucket list for a long time, so after spending the day at the Avocado Festival I headed over to Ventura. I parked at a public parking lot that was complimentary and the eatery was just a short walk. Opted to sit at the oyster bar since I wanted to catch the Dodger division series game. My waiter and bartender was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We started off with clam chowder, and warm sourdough bread. The chowder was rich in flavor and packed with clams. We followed with a seafood tower with of 3 types ceviche, whole shrimps, oysters and taro chips. The seafood was fresh and clean tasting. For the main entree I selected the catch of the day of sea bass served with cilantro rice, and slaw. The fish was flavorful, moist and perfectly seasoned. Lastly we enjoyed the key lime pie which was recommended by my waiter and his advise was spot on. What a wonderful dinner that's in a casual atmosphere. I would certainly return to another Lure Fish House. read more

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Saw great reviews on this place and decided to stop by since I was around the area. We chose to seat outside at their outdoor patio for some fresh air. I tried the Tequila Lime Shrimp Pasta and it was very flavorful and delightful. The complimentary warm bread was perfect to pair it with the sauce from the pasta. We found easy free parking a few blocks away, through an alley. There's plenty of parking around the area. read more

Lure Fish House - Tequila Lime Shrimp Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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We tried this place based upon the great reviews and were not disappointed! We arrived with about 45 mins before closing, which always makes me wonder how we will be received and treated. David was our server and came up with all the normal high-level treatment one would expect from a fine dining place- yes, I'm aware this is not listed as fine dining. But it was absolutely presented and treated as such. He showed us around the menu and detailed all the top dishes. He had great recommendations, including an amazing blueberry basil margarita with fresh blueberries. For appetizers we tried the ceviche- tastes really fresh and had some spicy kick to it, and the mussels. Not my thing so I can't chime in on that but the sauce was really great asa dip for the bread. I had the Ono, which was SO delicious. I'd never had it sashimi style. The sauce it was served with complimented it perfectly. We sat on the patio and were very comfortable under the heaters. The furniture is very nice, comfortable, and the lighting is just right. When I went inside to use the restroom, I found the interior to be very nice as well. It's a welcoming vibe, modern and pleasing to the eye. Final verdict is that we all loved our meals, we received excellent service from David, and we felt that the value for the money was perfectly balanced. We would absolutely like to eat here again (we are visiting from San Diego). read more

Lure Gold Family-owned SoCal chain, with one Arizona location, of upscale-casual fish houses. They pride themselves on serving local, seasonal, and mostly organic ingredients, as well as sustainable, locally caught seafood from MSC and ASC certified fisheries. This location is in Downtown Ventura, just a short walk from the pier, and was a godsend after a miserable experience at a nearby restaurant where we were completely ignored. The Good: * Dog-friendly covered outdoor dining. * Great ambiance that is casual enough for a quick lunch but elegant enough for a hot date. * The complimentary warm sourdough is terrific; don't fear the carbs. * Local beers on tap, as well as locally fermented grapes. * I don't recall the server's name, but she was amazing and made us feel welcomed the entire time. * The clam chowder is easily one of my top five all-time favorites; just get it. * The ahi tuna was delicious and fresh. I wouldn't have minded a bit more of a sear on it, but it was still good. The Meh: * The crab cake appetizer was just okay, but maybe we have been spoiled by our many trips to Maryland. We just found the flavor a little lacking and not as crisp as we would like. The Ugly: * No reservations unless you are a party of eight or more. Conclusion: Great food, terrific service, and a welcoming vibe. read more

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The overall experience felt very upper-class and elevated. From the Chardonnay to the beautiful patio, everything had a sophisticated, relaxing vibe. The breeze while sitting outside was absolutely perfect and made the whole experience even better. Now, let's talk about these charbroiled oysters... BABE! ‍ They HIT THE SPOT for me! Absolutely delicious and definitely one of my favorite parts of the meal. The fish sandwich was light, flaky, and flavorful, and I really enjoyed it. The French fries, however... chile, I wasn't too crazy about those. They gave me bottom-of-the-batch fry vibes--you know when you fry a batch and end up with all those tiny little pieces mixed in with the big, long fries? Yeah... that's what I felt like I got. And I have to give a BIG shoutout to my waitress, Genesis (I believe that was her name). She was an absolute dream! She was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and made some really satisfying recommendations. Her service and expertise definitely added to the experience. Overall, I really enjoyed myself. The atmosphere, the patio, the oysters, the wine, and the service made this a beautiful dining experience. I'd absolutely come back! read more

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I was craving seafood and this place exceeded my expectations. It's a big restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We received complimentary warm sourdough bread with butter. It was so good I could have eaten more, but didn't want to ruin my appetite. We got the New England clam chowder, grilled fish, baked oysters, and cocktails. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Our server was excellent. He made recommendations, kept our water glasses filled, and was friendly. read more

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First of all - the best fish I've had in years! I had the Sand Dabs which I never heard of before this and the way they prepared it was on another level - very crispy on the outside, soft and flakey on the inside, well seasoned... just perfect. Unfortunately, I forgot the name of our server by the time I got to this review as I really wanted to give her props but she was amazing - great energy, very attentive, and the recommendations on point! We sat at the patio bar and it was just great vibes all around. Oh and the prices are absolutely reasonable. Was my highlight of the day visiting Ventura so that says a lot! read more

Lure Fish House - Sand Dabs - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

Had a nice lunch at Lure in Ventura today. Sarah H was our amazing server with a great positive personality and provided quality customer service. We started with nice hot bread and drinks. My wife ordered the halibut entree with sautéed spinach and the cilantro corn salad and I ordered the lobster ravioli. Kai brought out both dishes and was kind, professional and efficient. Top notch service, good ambiance and great food. Highly recommended read more

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This is my go to fish place when I'm in town. Didn't have a wait early on a Saturday evening. We were in the bar area in a hightop but the space was comfortable. Had to get the bacon cheddar biscuits. Got oysters on the half shell as well as calamari. Split the halibut with my wife. Did get a key lime pie slice which was excellent! They also give a military discount. read more

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Nice place to go when craving seafood. Fresh sourdough bread Happy Hour menu offered a good variety. Lobster roll Lobster a bit dry Fish & Chips. Tasty tartar sauce read more

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Came here for happy hour and everything was great. Sometimes seafood restaurants by the beach are mediocre and overpriced. That's not the case here. Plates were smaller, but that's typical for happy hour prices 4/5 fish tacos. Salsa is very hot. It's no joke. Organic tortillas were a nice touch. 5/5 Bloody Mary. Huge shrimp and big flavors 4/5 limoncello martini, good flavors a tad sweet 4/5 tangerine dream, sounded more flavorful than it was 5/5 calamari 4/5 tuna ponzu, a little light in fish, but flavors were excellent. Fish was fresh and light 5/5 biscuits, super rich and decadent 5/5 clam chowder We really enjoyed everything and would go back. read more

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Our first time at Lure Fish House, and we had a great experience from beginning to end. We walked in on a Friday night without reservations and put our name down for a table inside. The wait was about 20 minutes, which was no big deal for a busy Friday night. The host recommended grabbing a seat on the patio and enjoying happy hour while we waited, which ended up being a great recommendation. Katie approached us with a warm, welcoming smile. I mentioned that it was our first time, and she recommended the clam chowder, charbroiled oysters, and fish tacos. We also ordered the crab cakes, a hazy beer, and limoncello. We had just returned from a trip to San Francisco, so we had our share of clam chowder, but Lure's really stood out. The charbroiled oysters were also excellent. I highly recommend both. I ended up missing the text that our table was ready, and by the time I noticed, our reservation had been dropped. I went back to the host stand and explained that we had been enjoying ourselves on the patio. Instead of giving us an attitude or making it a problem, they happily put us back on the list and gave us a few minutes to close out. That kind of hospitality really took our date night to another level. Once inside, the atmosphere was lively and crowded, which was great to see. Joel was our server, and if management is reading this, Joel is an example of how five star hospitality should be done. I haven't received that level of service in a long time. Joel made great recommendations for our entrées. I had the ahi tuna with spinach and Brussels sprouts, and my girlfriend had the miso salmon with rice and Parmesan potatoes. Everything was excellent. We will definitely be coming back. An extra thank you to Katie and Joel for making our first visit and date night such a memorable experience. Thank you Ian Lantz read more

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Terrific! Visiting Ventura for a few days so stopped by here for lunch on a lowkey Monday afternoon. Not a single complaint to be had. The blueberry margarita and limoncello beverages were my two drinks of choice, recommended by our lovely waitress Bethany. I liked my drinks a little sweet and girly and both fit that vibe. Shared some oysters with the wife and some crab cakes, they all hit the spot and were solid appetizers to start with. I also got a cup of clam chowder before my main meal. One of the better clam chowders I've had to date. Nice and creamy, fresh and satisfying, it almost had me wishing I ordered a bowl instead. My wife tried mine too and had to order her own right after. The lobster roll with some fries was my main course. So good! The bun was lightly toasted and crisp and the lobster was just sweet and buttery without being too heavy. Very satisfying. And then finally I had to wrap things up with a dessert. Their strawberry basque cheesecake was the easy choice for me. This is the kind of dessert where everyone says they're just going to have a bite and suddenly half of it is gone. I'm glad I split it because I could have easily indulged and eaten the whole thing on my own if the temptation was there. And again, service was excellent. It wasn't particularly busy when we were there. The drinks came in a little slow because there was only one bartender and the bar was busy but otherwise, our waitress checked in on us a healthy amount of times to see if we needed anything or to refill our waters. We sat outside so nice ambiance too. We went to three restaurants while visiting this area and this was the only one I really felt compelled to write a review for. Certainly recommend it. read more

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My absolute favorite place in town. It never disappoints I have been here so many times and have always had good quality of food. Anytime we have guests out of town, we bring them here because we know the food is always gonna be good and fresh. We have been here no more times however they're happy hour is our favorite, even when we go during non-happy hour, we still order the items from the happy hour because they're just so good. Their bread is always so fresh. A must have from their menu is pop rock shrimp, oysters are always amazing. Their sliders is a new menu item and it is really good. We usually get two sliders with one fries. Clam chowder is also on their happy hour and it is amazing We have had so many dishes, including their salads, lobster, ravioli, tequila, lime, shrimp, sand is another favorite of mine One thing I wish they would change back is their spicy seafood ceviche, they used to have it better however they changed the recipe slightly. We used to enjoy their tacos more however they have also changed the recipe. Whatever you will get here, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend them. My husband and I come here at least once or twice a month we will return soon. Thank you for the wonderful service always read more

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Lure in Ventura is such a little gem. We just moved to the area and we're looking for a place for a nice little happy hour. We decided on Lure and we're so happy we did. First and foremost, they are dog-friendly on the patio , so that's a HUGE plus for us! The staff is super friendly and solid with their service. Great happy hour menu with some amazing choices. The crab cakes are fantastic. It has a sauce and corn relish that is so flavorful and makes the dish;The pop rock shrimp is really good with its spicy and sweet flavor; the calamari is tender and spicy and the fish tacos are large and so tasty. Love the location too as you're a couple blocks from the ocean and can see it from the patio. This is our Happy Hour go-to and We're definitely going to try it for dinner soon. Love this place! read more

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OMG ... Lure is probably one of my favorite spots in VC def a Top Happy Hour. The food is great. Customer service is top notch. The restaurant is beautiful! Eddie was our waiter today and he truly went above and beyond to ensure we were enjoying ourselves! He's a star ! I had to get the lobster ravioli with a side of sautéed cauliflower. So good and my favorite thing to get at Lure at the moment ! My friend got the Ahi ceviche. Big portions and absolutely delicious! For dessert we could not pass on the strawberry basque cheesecake! It's a seasonal dessert and not here for long! If you haven't tried it- I highly recommend. read more

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I love their Lobster Raviolis. Great food and wonderful service. They have a great happy hour as well. I love the Downtown location. Beautiful down here. read more

My sister and I had the most overdone fish and chips Cod was really dark and fishy french fries were Hollow and the coating on the fish was way too crisp we just ate what we could and will not go back read more

Food: - calamari: 6/10, nothing too special, not crispy - strawberry basil drink: 7.5/10, reminds me of a mint-julep - fish sandwich: 10/10, second to the one I had in Hawaii! The fish fillet is so fresh! - fries (seasoned): 4/10, it was soooo salty but the texture and cut of the fries was so good, next time I'll pass on the seasoning - oysters: 8/10, fresh and fair price Service: - food came out slow - wait staff forgot one of our dishes - things came out of order Ambiance: - a little chilly in the outside patio even with the heaters on - great vibes - easy parking even during the weekend read more

Lure Fish House - fish sandwich + French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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Lure fish house is always worth the wait. I've been to the one in Santa Barbara several times and the location here delivered amazing food like always. My husband and I came on a Saturday and was quoted 35 minutes for a wait. I recommend going to the bar like us if you want to skip it. Sally's sand dab - 5/5. My go-to for a reason. It's lightly breaded with capers and a nice garlic and Parmesan sauce. It's not too heavy and is always so tasty. I got it with the pineapple coleslaw and butternut squash. I would probably sub the butternut squash with fries or another side next time. Charbroiled oysters - 5/5. I didn't get it this time, but these are a must have and my favorite. If the texture of oysters are less pleasant to you, this helps a lot while giving it a lot of flavor. Sea bass - my husband got this from the daily catch with the potato cake and spinach. He said he enjoyed it but would opt for something else in the future considering the smaller portion of the sea bass. Overall, this is a really nice restaurant to bring family and friends too. It's not overly expensive and the portions are good. read more

Lure Fish House - Sea bass with spinach and potato cake - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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Food was great and definitely worth coming back for but the service was arguably more remarkable. Ashley was so incredibly welcoming, recommended us great options, checked in with us frequently, and even guided us as we tried oysters for the first time. Ashley I hope you get a humongous-ginormous raise and hope management recognizes your incredibly compassionate and forthcoming service. All oysters we will ever have for the remainder of our lives will always spark a fond remembrance of today! read more

The space is so nice! We sat outside since the weather was nice. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered the blueberry margarita and a lemon martini (forgot what it was called) it was very good because I prefer sweet drinks. My husband enjoyed his Maine lobster roll with Brussels sprouts. I loved my tequila lime shrimp pasta, highly recommend! Our 8 year old ordered the watermelon agua Fresca and it was light and refreshing, and the kids mac and cheese with a side of spinach (sorry no picture). Also, they gave a kids menu and those sticky wax sticks which he enjoyed creating with! read more

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Ambience always relaxing and casual. Bartenders are always helpful and friendly. I enjoyed their lunch miso glazed salmon bowl filled with broccoli, spinach and a cilantro corn salad. Served over a bed of white rice. So delicious and cooked to perfection. Will always recommend Lure Fish House to all our friends and family members visiting Ventura California. read more

Lure Fish House - Daily specials - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

My local friend and I were wandering around downtown after walking on the beach and we stopped in Lure Fish House and sat at the big bar that dominates the main dining area. Lure is a large comfortable spot with different areas with booths and tables. We were there for Happy Hour so we each got a taco and we split a trio of three different kinds of oysters. I got the CHIPOTLE SHRIMP TACO organic corn tortilla, spicy slaw, avocado salsa, salsa roja. She got the CRISPY BAJA COD TACO organic corn tortilla, spicy slaw, salsa roja, avocado salsa, pickled onions and she started with a strong Bloody Mary. While we only sat at the bar for happy hour, the friendly bartender/waitstaff and fun atmosphere made this light lunch hit the spot. read more

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Lure is my favorite fish place in Ventura! The dishes are always fresh and the service is friendly and efficient at the same time! If you can get there for happy hour, it's a great way to sample many things while saving some money, but anytime is a good time to go when you want great seafood. This trip, I tried a few new items like the clam chowder and Louie salad (both excellent), as well as the tried and true oysters, fish tacos, sole, crab cakes, calamari, and of course their fabulous Bloody Mary. Every plate was not only pleasing to the eyes, but the freshness of the ingredients and the creativity of the chef made every bite a pleasure. My only wish for them is to open a location in Los Angeles so that I can visit more frequently! read more

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Thank you Kevin and the team at Lure for not only serving us a great lunch but going above and beyond to mail me my glasses that I left on our table. Truly great humans here and this will be our forever spot to eat at whenever we drive up the coast again. Thank you! read more

Lure Fish House - Happy baby and happy dad eating good foods - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

I feel like lure fish house is always a hit. My usual location is the Santa Barbara one but I was closer to the Ventura location so I decided to give it a try to see if the flavors were consistent between the locations. Spoiler alert: the flavors were consistent! I ordered the Baja Kanpachi which came with two sides. I chose the sweet potato fries and the cilantro corn salad. The Kanpachi tasted fresh, buttery and was well seasoned. The sweet potato fries were fresh and sweet and didn't taste like it was from a bag of frozen fries. The cilantro corn salad also tasted very fresh and paired nicely with the Kanpachi. Service was decent. This location has less seating than the one in Santa Barbara and is much smaller. They have a lot of outdoor seating though. There is free parking located in the parking structure right behind lure fish house. Would recommend! read more

Lure Fish House - Baja Kanpachi with sweet potato fries & Cilantro Corn Salad - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

Service was amazing. Top notch. So nice and acomadating. Food was awful and made me ill. Not the first time there food has made me ill. read more

Amazing service and food! The staff were friendly and efficient, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was clean and inviting. Shoutout to the manager, Kevin was on it with drinks and food and accommodations for my mom's birthday lunch! Definitely would recommend. read more

My first impression of Lure Fish House really set the tone for our visit. Perfect combination of luxury vibes and beachy blue/grey tones and decor. Service was quick and friendly. They had happy hour running when we visited, which meant bar seating only I ended up ordering from the regular menu because I I'm a sucker for a crispy chicken sandwich. What set this crispy chicken sandwich apart from others I've had in the past was their hot honey. That crunchy, juicy chicken with a golden crust, then that sweet heat that creeps in at the end. It's savory, sweet, and slightly spicy in the best way. Every bite was addicting. It's definitely a bit messy to eat, but that's a small price to pay for how good it tastes. Honestly, best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Next time in passing through, I will be making a stop at Lure Fish House. read more

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I love Lure Fish House because of their wonderful staff and dog-friendly patio. Alongside their exceptional food, their service is always wonderful. Whenever we have the opportunity to visit Ventura County, this place is a must to dine in. So happy we were able to travel with our pup and he was able to join us for dinner as well. Corrected spelling error read more

Lure Fish House - Grass-Fed hanger steak Charbroiled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

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Market sides - Good: Cilantro corn salad Sweet potato home fries New England Clam Chowder Cup Parmesan Potato Cup Not great: Cilantro lime rice Veracruz Chowder Cup Broccoli (off the menu) Came back yesterday for a second round of Lobster Roll and New England Clam Chowder Cup and it was heavenly. Today I tried the King Salmon and it was a tough one for me to come to a conclusion. I think this is the softest, melt in your mouth salmon I have ever had without it being undercooked. The skin was crispy and texture wise, everything was a delight. The only downside was that there was barely any taste to the salmon! I don't think I would get it again mainly due to this. They also had some sweet and sour cream type sauce on the side and that did not compliment the salmon at all. read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday party of 12 we were seated outside and sat down by 6:15 PM. Lovely day. Heaters were great especially when the sun went down and got a little chilly. I wanna start off by saying our server was amazing. Such a great gentleman, so funny and happy go lucky and now onto the food just great quality amazing and fresh I personally ordered the calamari, the popcorn, shrimp and the swordfish that was super tender amazing and so good! Everyone at the table had a great time. The drinks were strong, not too strong, but super flavorful. The food was what we were there for and it was a true taste of the sea. I'm so glad my friends showed me this place. read more

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Stopped in for lunch with a friend. We were greeted when we entered and offered our choice of seating. The host staff were very friendly. This location is situated nearby quaint retail stores and more. There are plenty of free parking lots nearby. This is a large location with indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bar area and oyster bar seating. We ordered the fish and chips and a salad listed as a Fall Harvest Salad with the ingredients listed as such, Chili dusted butternut squash, goat cheese, beets, quinoa, kale, pepitas, maple vinaigrette. Seeing as the kale is listed late in the list we expected it to be more butternut squash and beets. However it was a huge kale salad with some of the other ingredients added. We were defintely disappointed with the end result. The wild cod fish and chips were very good. Loved the fries. We will be back as there are so many other options we need to try. read more

Food was amazing. Our server, Ashley, was awesome and so friendly. We sat outdoors and the ambiance was nice with just enough lighting and relaxing vibe. I highly recommend making reservations. read more

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Lure Fish House restaurants are fabulous establishments! I've been to the one in Santa Barbara(really beautiful) and now this location. They have wonderful ambiance and atmosphere with good food. They have a great happy hour and some of the best customer service in the restaurant business!! Everyone was delightful, wonderful and Caleb M. was exceptional. His attention to detail and service was top notch. He didn't miss anything and they are very lucky to have him at this location. The clam chowder was really good and served smoking hot!! 3 bucks a cup during happy hour cannot be beat!!! The fresh, hot sourdough bread is pretty dangerous!! That's some very good complimentary bread! Great combination with the chowder. The calamari was just okay, nothing to write home about on Yelp. The fish and chips is pretty solid. Nice light batter and tasty fish. The shrimp are good as well. You get 3 pieces of fish or if you get the fish and shrimp combo, you lose one piece of fish and get 3 shrimp in return. $5 up charge for this combo switch. Good housemade tartar sauce as well. I don't usually like shoestring fries in particular, but Lure's FH are good. They leave a little skin on and season them up well. Just another wonderful dining experience at Lure Fish House. read more

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First of all was way stuffy inside but Candice went out of her way to hook us up with a more comfortable spot on the patio. Food was delicious and drinks were tasty. 5 stars for service from Candice and 5 stars for the food quality. Thankful for the patio because apparently theres no competent AC inside. Was my first experience here. Recommend outside during the summer. read more

Lure Fish House - Outside view - Seafood Near Me - Ventura, California

Great service! Disappointed in my sand dabs tho. Everything else was pretty good I've been to Lure 3 other time it's always been excellent and they always ask how I want my fish cooked wasn't asked this time. It was slightly overcooked. I don't understand why you would serve fish on a sizzling hot plate. Hmmmm wouldn't that continue the cooking process? read more

One of the nicest dining options in Ventura. Their Sunday HH are the best value- but seating fills up super quickly as you have to be in the bar area to receive HH pricing. Extensive craft cocktails, fresh raw and grilled oysters. This is the restaurant for when your parents are visiting, or if you want to impress for a date night. Ventura does not have many fancier date night restaurants so Lure's stands out. read more