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Moofish Cafe

3.7 (77 reviews)
Closed 6:30 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Grilled prawns
Tina O.

We are staying at the hotel and decided to try their restaurant for an early dinner. It felt like we had a private romantic restaurant to ourselves. The restaurant is very clean and has a wonderful menu selection. Jay was our server and he was helpful with just the right amount of attentiveness. We started with a heavenly strawberry, spinach salad, and a bowl of their clam chowder. My husband ordered the New York steak with mashed potatoes. It came with a lovely bourbon type sauce on the side, and the vegetables were a nice summer blend. I ordered the grilled prawns which was served with linguine and a grilled lemon and saffron sauce, SO Yummy! They use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Apparently, they have dueling pianos on Friday and Saturday nights. We will be sure to try that out soon. This is a great restaurant in a nice location with fair market value, pricing, casual and sophisticated. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Mocha coffee
Mark H.

We stayed in the hotel for a retreat. The organization paid for a Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast voucher / lunch / dinner, and Sunday breakfast. 1. Each breakfast was in the Moofish cafe. Saturday, we had the mocha coffee, salmon toast, avocado toast, and surfers' Benedict. Sunday, mocha coffee, avocado toast, and medium-rare steak and eggs. 2. Buffet lunch was Mexican style. Liked the fork-sized pieces of churro with chocolate sauce OR dulce de leche sauce. 3. Ingredients are probably local, so they could advertise as such!

Fish and chips - Drier than the Sahara
Tagart S.

I try to be as generous as possible when writing reviews, but this is, without a doubt, the worst restaurant I have been to the entire time I have lived in Ventura. My wife and I decided to try this place, since they were having a dueling piano event (which are every Friday and Saturday night). We made a reservation and were seated right away in chairs. Things quickly went downhill, starting with us sitting around in chairs (that are hard as a rock) for 10 minutes or so for anyone to come to our table. We finally get to place our order, which included the Brussel spouts, fish and chips, and the Moofish burger. We were a little surprised when the Brussel sprouts came out on a plastic plate with little to no actual seasoning, but things got worse...much worse! The fish was the driest fish I have ever eaten, and the burger was lower quality than I got in my high school cafeteria. It seriously looked and tased like it had been a frozen patty (came out well-done when we ordered medium), and you could have replaced the bun with a sponge and I don't think anyone would have noticed. A few bites into our meals and I asked my wife if we should just call the meal a loss and go get in-n-out, but she was committed to hearing the pianists play the song we paid to hear (a point I return to below). Neither of us finished our meals. We also asked for water and ordered several drinks. We didn't receive water until about halfway through our meal, and one of the drinks they couldn't make because they didn't have the ingredients. The server was extremely kind and did her best to make a similar cocktail to the one my wife had wanted, but it is worth noting that there were only a handful of cocktails on the menu. Finally, the dueling pianos. They were entertaining and, per usual, were accepting requests you could submit with paper they handed out to all tables. I wanted to hear the Campfire Song from SpongeBob Squarepants, and we threw in a dollar tip to hear it. It wasn't much, but most people weren't giving anything. After our terrible meal we sat around waiting for the song and the pianists not only played the SpongeBob intro instead of the Campfire Song, he proceeded to say afterwards "I can't believe someone paid me a dollar to play that s#!t". So yeah, we won't be back, and I will be actively telling people to avoid this place. In short, we spent around $120 on terrible food and were indirectly insulted by the pianist. At the very least, the experience was so terrible that my wife and I now have something to look back on with laughs.

Philip Y.

Me and my mother spent a quick getaway here. For the breakfast, we decided to do it quick and easy. Going to the Hotel Restaurant. Moofish is part of Crown plaza Ventura. It is also open to the public. The price is alright. Waiting staffs are quick to serve. I ordered a breakfast burritos. My mom ordered a salmon fillet. The quality is pretty standard Crown Plaza Hotel like. Not bad, nothing stood out.

Cioppino
Anastacia M.

We came here after the fair and sat in the beautiful dog friendly patio. We were serenaded by the talented and comical dueling pianos team. They were amazing and kept us very entertained. Our servers were also awesome and attentive. It was a chilly night but the heat-lamps kept us toasty! My Cioppino was delicious fresh and very filling and my friend loved her burger and was also full. Prices are good too!

Menu 6/10/25
Sharon K.

3.5 -4. Clam chowder very good. Tarragon a nice touch and clams were fresh and meaty. Husband had fish n chips. Thick pieces good breading. Loved the crispy frys. Cioppino spicy but not too much. Fish ok. Clams mussels and shrimp adequate Hostess was also the waitress ... maybe cause Tuesday is slow. 4 couples total at 6:30. Raspberry lemon drop fabulous. Tangy and sweet. Well made Prices ok.

Egg white with avocado and wheat toast (not on the menu)
abigail m.

The food was great. Nice location, got a table with a partial view of the beach/pier. Nice ambience, peaceful, soft upbeat music, very clean, and the best server yet, his name is Scott. Will be back most definitely because of him. Great smile and excellent service

View from the patio while eating

Food was very good with exceptional service. Server Scott was the best. Scott made our morning very by the beach awesome. Restaurant has great vibes with the beach walkway and view of the ocean. Definitely need to visit.

Eggs Benedict
Karen X.

9/28 I'm visiting Ventura on an annual girls trip with a friend. We're staying at the Crown Plaza. We opted for the room rate that includes breakfast. First off, let me say that the room rate that includes breakfast is a fantastic deal. I think it was $25 more per night and you're allowed to pick any entree on their breakfast menu, the most expensive of which is $25. There are two of us so it's basically like getting one breakfast for free. This morning I had the eggs benedict. I like my hollandaise super lemony so this wasn't the best as far as I'm concerned, but it wasn't bad. Service was super fast too. Our breakfast was served to us within about 5 minutes of ordering. Tomorrow I'll try something else and will update the review with that information. 9/29 This morning I had the salmon toast for breakfast. It was delicious but if I was paying for it I would think it was overpriced at $20. It was included in our room rate though so for that price it was great. Service was also great this morning. Unfortunately last night it was awful. They brought us all the wrong food, which we didn't bother to correct it since it took forever to get. It was conveniently located though and we enjoyed the jazz band that was playing. 9/30 This morning I had the chorizo chiliquilles for breakfast and they were amazing. Lick the bowl amazing. Service was much better as well.

Moofish Burger
Christina V.

I came by myself about half an hour before closing but (I don't know if I caught her name right from her name tag) Shelley was enthusiastic, warm and welcoming. She let me sit anywhere and let me know the special and recommended the Moofish Burger which I went ahead to order. She told me the name refers to surf n' turf. How cute! I asked for a medium well patty and it actually came out medium well. It was nicely displayed, vegetables were fresh, sauces were generous but not overwhelming. And the coconut shrimp was quite coconuty in flavor. The side of waffle cut fries were lightly Cajun seasoned, crisp on the outside, and startchy on the inside. Outstanding service from Shelley (sorry, I'm pretty sure it started with an S but I'm not sure of the name). Made my night! Thanks for making my lonely dining experience bright and welcoming.

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It was fine. I say this because I ate there last week and don't remember the food. It's right by the water, so it's got that going for it.

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We frequently stay at the hotel and always love the food in this restaurant! Great service, and such friendly staff.

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Best hotel food around. Service quite quick. Can't best the ocean view. I never leave reviews unless it's really bad or really good.

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Breakfast was very good, fresh fruit, great French Toast. Service was fast and friendly.

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Had high hopes, but were quickly dashed. Serious lack of training! Understaffed and lacking in basics.

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It felt surprisingly easy to enjoy myself at the Busy Bee Cafe in Ventura California in the same…read moreway I enjoyed my visit to Funko Hollywood. There is something about this place that immediately lifts your mood the moment you walk inside. The atmosphere feels warm lively and full of personality in a way that teenagers naturally connect with. It has that comfortable playful energy where you can sit down talk with someone enjoy your food and feel like you are part of a fun little world without any pressure at all. I did not expect it to feel that youthful and inviting but it absolutely did. One thing that stood out to me more than anything else was the garlic bread. Busy Bee Cafe is the only location I know that has garlic bread with a taste I genuinely love. I do not even know if they sell that exact garlic bread online and honestly that mystery makes it feel even more special. The flavor is warm buttery and rich in a way that hits you instantly. It is the kind of garlic bread that teenagers would enjoy a lot especially if they are hanging out with friends and looking for something comforting and delicious to share. It is rare to find something so simple that leaves such a strong impression. While I was there I noticed a lot of teenagers enjoying the space and it made perfect sense. The cafe has a classic retro charm that feels both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. It is the kind of place where teenagers can take pictures enjoy the decor and feel completely at ease. The environment supports creativity and fun without trying too hard. I appreciated that same feeling myself. It reminded me of how easy it can be to enjoy a place when the atmosphere naturally encourages you to relax and be present. I have only visited Busy Bee Cafe once in my life before writing this review but that one visit was more than enough to make it memorable. It is rare to find a place that feels relaxed and exciting at the same time but this cafe manages to do that effortlessly. The garlic bread alone makes me want to return but the overall experience is what stays with you. It is playful welcoming and full of life in a way that makes you feel mentally sharp youthful and connected to the moment. I would highly recommend that teenagers go to Busy Bee Cafe in Ventura. It gives them a place to enjoy great food take pictures hang out with friends and feel creative and energized. It is one of the most enjoyable and unexpectedly fun spots I have been to in a long time and I am glad I got to experience it the way I did.

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(1.5k reviews)

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After a recommendation from a friend, the fam and I went to this magical little spot in Ventura. We…read moresat outside in the ferry lit alley. Service was exceptional. The server was sweet, knowledgeable, and she recommended a good wine and food. we had the quinoa salad to start, which was actually so delicious that I want to replicate the recipe if I can. Totally fresh and flavorful and ahem, healthy. We also had the goat cheese flatbread, which was absolutely delicious. For the Main, I personally had the hanger steak, which was fantastic. Great chimichurri and delicious broccolini accompanied it. One of my Rugrats had the burger which he said was the best Wagyu he's ever had. The other one had the cauliflower tacos and she was very satisfied. Hubs had the fish tacos which he devoured so I'm assuming he would give it a thumbs up. I had a nice cocktail to start and a glass of local wine to finish and I was very satisfied overall. I highly recommend coming here for a superb dinner experience.

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