Staying at this end of the beach was an adventure in local bars. After walking all the way down to…read morethe end of the silverstrand beach, we tackled the mounds of sand to reach the street and this hidden gem. We were there a bit early so we needed to wait 15 or so minutes for it to open per the time listed here on Yelp. We hung out on the sidewalk counting the seconds until noon, only to be disappointed as we walked by and saw a sign in the door that said 1pm. We continued on our way and went to another local bar only to return hours later via car because I had had my exercise for the day. We got lucky in finding a parking spot because this is a small area, so cross your fingers. We found 2 seats at the bar and marvelled at the selection of microbrews. For a Saturday afternoon, the place slowly filled up with locals as everyone watched the basketball finals on the tvs. Bartender was very welcoming as were the locals we chatted with. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but did find something to drink. My partner was in heaven sampling and trying new brews. Would love to return later in the evening to see how this place fills up and to enjoy more of the locals and what it would be like living in this hidden community. So shhhh! Don't tell anyone about this gem.

I had a glass of Cabernet wine , we were celebrating a birthday. There was only 1 bartender that…read morenight. So I can understand he was doing the best he could serving everyone by himself. He did a good job keep us all happy campers. Our group pretty much filled up the vicinity. Its a small establishment, it got hot in there, I had to step outside. Thank goodness its by the beach. The have quite a selection of beers. My experience was pretty cool. Thank you for the memories.

Last December, a friend came across The Cave while looking for a place to have lunch in Ventura and…read moresuggested we give it a try. I'm really glad he did because it's the kind of place I probably wouldn't have found on my own. The first thing that caught our attention was the self-serve wine dispensers lined with bottles ready to sample. We had a lot of fun walking back and forth, looking over the different selections, and deciding what to taste next. Being able to sample wines by the ounce before committing to a full glass made the whole experience feel interactive. I especially liked that I could compare different Cabernet Sauvignons side by side, which isn't something you get to do very often. After trying a few different Cabernets, Chimney Rock ended up being my favorite. The dining room added to the experience. The cave-like ceilings, warm lighting, and comfortably spaced tables made it easy to settle in, enjoy our lunch, and catch up without feeling cramped or rushed. If you enjoy trying different wines, it's easy to lose track of time here. We started with a cheese plate, which turned out to be much more generous than I expected. It came with a nice assortment of cheeses, crisp apple slices, grapes, candied walnuts, crostini, and a savory relish on the side. It was a great dish to share with our wine. My friend ordered the tuna poke tower, and we shared the cheese flatbread and sweet potato fries. I went with the Original Cave Salad with salmon, which came with a generous piece of perfectly cooked salmon over fresh greens, apples, grapes, walnuts, and blue cheese. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous enough that we left completely satisfied. One thing I appreciated was that we never felt rushed. Lunch naturally turned into an afternoon of catching up, comparing notes on the different wines, and deciding which pours we wanted to try next. Before we left, we wandered through the wine shop one more time. If you discover a favorite during lunch, you can pick up a bottle before heading home, which is a nice touch. I'm really glad my friend found this place. The next time I'm in Ventura, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Had a baby shower scheduled on a Saturday and left completely disappointed. Firstly, we scheduled…read morethis event and paid a deposit well over 6 weeks ago. The day before, the owner Michele couldn't seem to find the paperwork where we discussed menu, family style, decor, budget etc. Thankfully, we went in the day before to double check everything. Not only were we met with a misogynistic retort to everything we talked about but he did not clarify any details that we later found out would be important. The day of the event, we accidentally hit a bottle of wine bringing in the decorations. Total accident! During the party, we had to constantly find our server (super nice guy but terrible service) to take drink orders, to take food orders, and to clear the table and bring to go boxes. Drinks weren't refilled. We cut and served the cake we brought. Then our bill comes and surprising to us, we were charged a room fee (which I confirmed they DID NOT have prior to booking), charged a cake fee (just for them to store it in their fridge and NEVER told there would be a fee for bringing a dessert, despite Michele asking the day before if we were bringing our own or using them for dessert), and he charged us $50 for the bottle we accidentally broke. With all these extra charges, in addition to already paying a deposit, we were way over the previously discussed budget. I never would have agreed to his idea of everyone ordering individual dishes instead of family style plus his outrageous extra fees had I know it was going to blow the budget. He had every opportunity to tell us there is a cake fee (never have I EVER had to pay a fee to bring a cake- even our server said he felt it was in poor taste to charge us for that). We refused to pay the room fee because we already put down a deposit and were never told there would be these extraneous charges! The terrible ending happened when I slipped and fell (8 months pregnant) in the front of the restaurant RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE OWNER, who stood over me as I was on the ground, and said "you must have slipped on the wine you spilled." Never offered concern, never offered to help me and never apologized. A staff member from the kitchen ran out to help me despite Michel being an arms length from me, looking down on me. Such a disgrace. My dress was dirtied from their floor and I was left with bruises on my knees the next day. No wet floor sign, clearly the floor wasn't cleaned up properly or dried. We will never patronize this restaurant again. What was meant to be a beautiful event turned into a calamity met with a chauvinist owner who lacks customer service and compassion.

Couldn't have been happier with a place to watch the World Cup game! What a great set up! Jojo was…read moreamazing and super easy to work with it being my first time here and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend this place based on friendly service, amazing food and the cleanliness!

What a fun club! I happen to want some late night food and Q Club was open. The bartenders were so…read morehelpful and happy to share the menu items they like! The DJ was playing a broad spectrum of music. The food was good! I had the Philly cheesesteak!

Great drinks & service. Friendly patrons and chairs on the Beach watch the boats go by! Cheers!!read more

Cash only. Lots of the bartenders hate the Dodgers. Juke box is very low volume. Bottled beer only…read more Very friendly staff! Inexpensive!!

Showed app about 9:30 got in fast. It was halfway packed. Our seating was right in front of the…read moredance floor. Ambience was Great Vibes. Great service with a Smile from the bartender. It was a bit warm, but that's what it's about. Get your cardio in burn some calories on the dance floor. The music was 80s Funk. Only place you can hear oldschool DJ's playing All Vinyl Records. Once a month event every third Saturday. The sound was Clean! See you next month! I'll be on the One's and Two's 805TON£D£AFON£ FUNK!!!!!

Great Food, Great Service, Ambiance Is Great, Enjoy Watching People Come Along And Play Pool.read more

I know this place is hole-in-the-wall, which is part of the charm, but the chairs were sticky, the…read moresticks were splintering, most of the games were broken, and the general cleanliness was lower than I'd expect even from a hole-in-the-wall place. Also, know that they do not allow ANY outside drinks, even though there are no signs or warnings posted outside the building. My friend brought water in, and a bartender instantly came and took it from her hand. They told her that no drinks were allowed and they'd have to throw it away. My friend asked if she could put it in her car, and they said she wouldn't be allowed back in. I understand not allowing outside drinks, but there were no signs highlighting the rule, and threatening to ban someone for simply asking if she could put the drink away is too excessive. Pretty disappointing night and I'd suggest finding a different spot if you care about cleanliness and being treated respectfully.

Perfect wine bar with generous quality wines by the glass or bottle from around the world. The…read moregarden setting is magical, it feels as if you are in a friend's lush backyard with the fountain drowning out any nearby traffic. Parfait, the all around perfect owner, host, server, and chef, will charm you as a newcomer or welcome you back as a regular. I love the salads, pâté, penne with various sauces, and he offers pizza and desserts if you have room for them. Only open for 2 more nights, so call and make a reservation to enjoy this fabulous experience before he closes!

A very charming restaurant unlike others in Ventura area. Reservation is a must since there is…read morelimited seating. I really liked the vibe and the atmosphere. I felt I was in Europe! The owner is very hard-working. From opening the door once you ring the doorbell, to seating you, and serving. We ordered two types of pizza and two types of pasta. They were all very good. The pizza is very thin crust. Do not be in a rush. If you are going to the restaurant, expect a slower pace. We will definitely be back !

This place was an awesome find. Made date plans for wife and I while in Ventura. We went in on a…read moreSaturday afternoon around 5-6pm to plenty of seating. The interior is a nice cocktail lounge layout. More cozy seating and a few chairs at the bar. We were greeted immediately, our server was sweet! We asked to switch spots after seating ourselves because we didn't realize the AC was going to be blasting right at us. She offered to turn the AC down so we didn't have to move but we're still welcome to. The drums were AMAZING. I got the Brazilian lemonade (green in photo) that tastes basically like a sweet Pandan slushie, couldn't even tell there was alcohol until it hits you lol My wife got the equally amazing clarified Ube sour which was the same story. Both tasted so good we got a second order. Paired with fries for something to munch that comes with 2 out of a choice of 3 dips! They were chili, jalapeño, and garlic if I remember correctly. Highly recommend this spot for drinks and dates!

Came in on a Saturday night around 8pm and luckily it wasn't too packed. We sat down immediately…read more The inside is really nice, i'd stop by for a drink in the future with the couch styled lounge. Felt like we were skipped over a bit during service. There was a couple who sat at the bar 15 minutes after us and got drinks and calamari given to them at the exact same time we got our drinks (weren't able to order any food yet). The tables near us were checked on a lot but not us. Food was just okay. Linguine pasta, calamari, and sliders were all bland. Sliders were super basic, just meat, sauce and bun. They charge $2 for a side of sauce in a tiny ramekin. The woman bartender was really nice and upbeat and helped us close out at the end of our meal. Honestly, just much better food and experiences next door.