One would never guess what is behind the simple Rumfish signage at the end of Main on Palm. My first trip was years ago and I've been back several times since. It is great for any special occasion and offers inside and outside dining. I suggested this restaurant to my out of town guests to celebrate my dear friend's birthday. Rumfish did not disappoint. The Spring weather is beautiful in Ventura so we sat outside. Service is prompt and casual. It was crowded even on a Thursday evening, but the outdoor area is spacious. Everything from appetizers to dessert is fresh and first class. Seafood options are plentiful and seasoned perfectly. The only downside is that parking is limited - only one handicapped spot for two busy restaurants. No parking signs prevent street parking up Palm. read more

Rumfish y Vino for Mother's Day. We made a reservation a week before and only had to wait about 10 minutes past our time, which honestly was not bad for such a busy day. The restaurant has a really cute Mediterranean/Italian vibe with gorgeous lemon trees and comfy patio seating. It was chilly outside, but the heaters made it comfortable. Staff was friendly, just very busy because of the holiday. Food took around an hour, but understandable for Mother's Day. The food was excellent. I got the flatbread with apricot jam and bacon, and it was such a good mix of sweet and savory with fresh arugula on top. Definitely recommend it. My boyfriend got the wagyu burger medium with fries and everything was cooked perfectly and served hot. Other people at our table got shrimp and corn, fish tacos, and burgers, and everything looked really good. Great place, will come back read more

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After a recommendation from a friend, the fam and I went to this magical little spot in Ventura. We sat 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. read more

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A serene sunny lunch on the patio at Rumfish y Vino today. Loved the tropical vibe! We had the Chef Salad and Fish Tacos made with Mahi-Mahi. Both were delicious! Service was great too. Wish I lived in Ventura so we could visit more often! read more

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We stopped in for lunch after our friends recommended we try Rumfish. We were seated on the patio by a very friendly and attentive waiter. He recommended a few drinks and an appetizer to get us started and they were all great! We both had fish tacos, and ceviche, both very fresh, delicious and filling. Our drinks were delicious, and the alcohol in my margarita may have been skipped, but it was still tasty. Parking was easy on the street and the area is full of shops, restaurants and bars. Very fun and safe to walk around. Rumfish was very inviting, not loud and we felt very welcomed when we arrived. We highly recommend a stop here. Cheers! read more

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A special day deserves a special place and Rumfish was our first thought for Mother's Day. We made a reservation, but they were definitely prepared with a Mother's Day menu and lots of extra seating. Our service staff was great and very attentive to our needs. Lots of delicious food and drinks to choose from while being surrounded by a little part of Ventura on Main Street. read more

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We came for the happy hour and left happy lol. The pork belly tacos were excellent, the drinks were fresh and refreshing, I will say the conch fritters were just ok but maybe you will like them. We also enjoyed the salad and the coconut bread pudding. Also we received excellent service even with the waitress being very busy she still stayed attentive and checked on us which I really appreciated. There is plenty of seating at this location but most of it is outside. You can come here with friends and family or on a date. Not sure it is child friendly because I didn't see any children there but maybe. Overall this was a great experience and I recommend you give Rumfish y Vino a shot. read more

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I had a few places in mind, what made me decide to come here was seeing their lunch menu. NGL I remembered the service not being the best but decided go anyway. It hasn't changed. We had to ask to ask several different people for the same thing. We enjoyed our food. The salad was chefs kiss. The outside patio is beautiful. read more

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Lunch was amazing. Our waiter has absolutely amazing customer service. He seated us under a fan (it was really hot) and he checked the table as we were seated. The table wobbled and he instantly fixed it. The food was bomb, very refreshing and the drinks were strong being from the happy hour menu. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely come back. read more

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Found the best two appetizers!! Hanger Steak Garnachas and Conch Chowder. I absolutely loved the Hanger Steak Garnachas, the steak was perfection and combination with the rest of the stuff, especially the avocado and sweet potato was heavily. The Conch Chowder was a solid soup option too! My server Lea gave an outstanding service. Thanks Lea! read more

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We loved this spot. Found it while searching for dinner spots and it's just off a side street from main st. Located next to this brick bar building, it looks empty when you drive by, but once you enter the restaurant, the patio is full of life. We were stunned by the incredibly tall lemon trees that have been there for over 35 years. We had some cocktails to start and then went straight to main courses, the Steak chimichurri plate was so tender and delicious, and the crusted sea bass with the lobster coconut sauce and coconut rice was to die for! We finished with the Coconut bread pudding which came out hot with a coconut syrup to put over. Soooo goood! Highly recommend! read more

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Somewhat overrated! I'd found Rumfish y Vino on Yelp and made a dinner reservation well in advance. When we arrived, we chose to sit on the heated patio, which had a nice ambiance with trees wrapped in string lights. For drinks, I got a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, which was fine - not as light and crisp as I'd hoped. We started with the Octopus Tostones, Tropical Ceviche (Special), and Smoked Fish Spread. Portion sizes were small, and none of these items really blew me away. The octopus and fish were both fresh with nice texture, but the flavors were just bland. I got the Mussels as my entree, which had a nice garlicky sauce. But the best dish of the night was my partner's Creole Seabass. The texture was very soft, and this item actually had flavor. We shared the Apple Crumble for dessert, and even this felt like something was missing. Service was friendly and quick. Nothing was necessarily bad, but considering the price point, I would choose a different spot next time. read more

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fist time in and it was AMAZING!! great atmosphere and wonderful service! Austin was great and recommended some yummy happy hour specials. rumfish y vino is a hidden gem! we'll definitely be back! read more

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This was an excellent choice for dinner on our first night in Ventura CA. They make a terrific Carribean Fish Stew loaded with fish, shrimp, mussels, & Clams cured Soffressata Sausage, a tomato & orange broth with shallots, cilantro and garlic They do have a great wine and beer selections as well as some signature cocktails and a full bar. Service was excellent and we all enjoyed our dining experience. read more

Came in with an 8:45 reservation for valentine's day. We grabbed a drink at The Livery next door while we waited because we were early and our table at rumfish was also early. The patio was nicely lit and warm despite the cold weather outside was. We had great service from Kelly despite how busy it was. We always get the apricot habanero bacon flatbread and pork belly tacos, they're so so so good I can't recommend them enough. Tangini is also my go to drink but they had some valentine's day specials that were great too. We got dessert for the first time, pot de creme, really yummy! Great place to spend Valentine's day. read more

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Unexpectedly really good! Especially loved the conch fritters and cubano. The Carribean fish stew was decent, tasted more like cioppino if anything. Wish the food came out hotter though. Strong drinks. Lovely ambiance, can accomodate larger groups on their outer patio. Definitely coming back here. Service was friendly. read more

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Another great brunch on the patio. Food, drinks, and service were all on point. The wagyu burger and garlic fries were delicious. read more

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Great food, we ordered the coconut shrimp as an appetizer with a salad and it was delicious. My husband ordered the fish tacos and I got a steak dinner and we were satisfied, yet I feel that it was a small serving of the steak but overall it was great. Nice ambience , very alive and energetic. the location. The environment is good. read more

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John the owner is probably the nicest man I've met, he has built an amazing restaurant where you walk in and feel like you're part of something special, you feel like family from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, from hostess to bus boy and everyone in between is top notch, the ambience we sat on the patio it was so beautiful and with the heaters I was never cold and if I started to feel chilled they would bring the heater closer, now to the best part the food it was so absolutely delicious the halibut was cooked to perfection the sauce was so delicious me and my husband got the same and both ate every single bite, it was my husband's birthday they brought us yummy cake to celebrate and made him and myself feel like we were the only customers there, drinks refilled just not one single compliment thank you John and team read more

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Ok, as we were early we had to get the servers attention. Not a big deal. Some things were super good. Some were fine just didn't rise up to the other food offerings. Just personal preference. Really cool building. When crowded I bet noise could be an issue. Which sometimes can be great. Great staff. Very clean. read more

Wow! Afternoon lunch amazing! My daughter and I had they're seared fresh salmon on a bed of arugula, Picasso nut, mixed salad with a lovely light, olive oil based dressing. The crispy salmon's skin was seared perfectly, presented face up with a warm juicy grilled lemon slice perched on top. The large piece of salmon was moist and perfectly seared. Both our dishes perfectly done. We had a great waitress. She seemed to be aware of the flow of the meal, every glass filled before it was empty. More lemon slices? Sure! She was just delightful and so was our experience. Salmon lunch $36.00 per plate. My grandson ordered the child's Pizza Margarita and devoured the light, crispy crust, hot melted cheese morsel baked in their stone oven. We will be back as always! read more

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Service by Lea was excellent. I enjoyed the lively ambience of the full restaurant. The courtyard dining had beautiful trees laden with lemons. It felt like dining in Capri. I've dined here numerous times and the food is typically very good. This time wasn't quite as successful. The hamburger was overcooked and had a seasoning (perhaps chili powder?) I didn't care for. The skin-on fries were hot and delicious. The crispy mahi tacos had odd-shaped pieces of fish that only covered a portion of the tortilla. It didn't help that the fish wasn't hot, unlike the fries. I'll still go back, as I've had many pleasant experiences here. read more

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Everything was super delicious but my friends and I especially loved the tacos and flatbread! Staff was friendly and nice clean place! Would come back if I lived closer read more

What an amazing restaurant! It has a very open and airy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is in a quaint courtyard with a lemon tree and a plumeria tree. They also have a nice fireplace with tables nearby for warmth, as well as heating lamps throughout the courtyard. I definitely recommend making reservations, as this place was packed when we went at 6 p.m. on a Friday. We ordered drinks and some garlic fries to start. They have plenty of cocktails to choose from and a list of local brews to try. The garlic fries were done well and had a generous amount of garlic on top. We moved on to the Salmon Plate. This was an ample portion of salmon served on a bed of mashed potatoes and broccoli. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the flavor was spot on. This was our favorite dish. We also ordered a plate of fish tacos. Yum! The fish was fried nicely, and the house aioli added a fresh, bright taste to the meal. Finally, we ordered a Key Lime Pie. It had a great lime flavor--noticeable but not overpowering. The cream on top was excellent. Highly recommend Rumfish if you are in the area. read more

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Our party of four were warmly greeted, our server was friendly and attentive. We split an appetizer, queso fundido and three entrees: wagyu burger, chicken sandwich, apricot/bacon flatbread. Our favorite were the queso fundido, a hearty portion of chorizo with bubbly cheese on top served with chips, the flatbread was a perfect combo of sweet and savory topped with arugula, and the burger, filling, flavorful and served with garlic fries which were crispy and sprinkled with garlic and cheese. A lively ambience with good food and drinks. Although we do not live nearby, we all agree to return to sample their menu. read more

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Typical upscale casual restaurant. Good menu selections. Service was very mediocre. Either our server was over-worked, or over-assigned to too many tables, or her skills need refreshing. Food was good enough to return for. read more

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We visited Rum Fish a while ago. The place was lively and loud. They had delicious drinks and the food was amazing! We went on a weekend so it was busy and we waited quite a while for a table. No complaints. We'll go again when we're in the area. read more

Came here really excited about the food and drink selection as it looked amazing. It didn't disappoint at all. Only disappointment is the service. I saw commentary the service is iffy and it lived up to that. I felt that the servers were not connecting with tables at all. Just very automatic service. Our server greeted outr table with a how can I help you which is embarrassing. Managers need to work with servers on being more friendly as we got more personality from the host and the folks dropping off the food the servers we saw and encountered. This place could go from good to epic with a little focus on the service experience. read more

Everything was great, no complaints at all. My wife and I really enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. The prices were fair and matched the quality and portion sizes. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I've never ordered and tasted ceviche unless it was for the table, and I didn't want to feel left out. Tasting ceviche has always been a shrug moment for me, as in "this tastes okay," then I focus on the other foods I like and order. I didn't expect to come to this restaurant to try the ceviche, but I ordered it when the super-friendly and knowledgeable server added, "This is what we're known for," after we mentioned it was our first time eating there. Might as well add it since it was happy hour. I expected the apricot habanero bacon flatbread or the pork belly and fish taco to be the tastiest of everything ordered. The flavors of habanero bacon flatbread mixed to create delicious flavors in my mouth. The pork belly taco was my favorite of the two tacos, and the pork belly and its contents combined well to make a yummy taco. But the star of the show was the ceviche. I don't know what flavors of fortune the raw fish was marinated in, but every flavor combined to create a concoction of delectable freshness and spice in every bite. It was the perfect cold dish in warm weather, and I fought with my husband for the last of the ceviche. I placed the ceviche into my taco, ate it by itself, and ate it with the chips it came with. Does an elbow to the rib hurt? Yes, it does, according to my husband, as we fought over the remnants of the dish.* Also, the vino at this place was spot on. I ordered the house red, and they gave me one of the most delicious wines I have ever tasted, even though it was just the house red. This restaurant, Rumfish y Vino, definitely lives up to the fish and wine hype. The restaurant is clean, the service is friendly, and there's a daily happy hour for food and drink. The restaurant is located off Main Street in downtown Ventura. You have the option of sitting indoors or outdoors, depending on availability. Don't forget to order the ceviche if I didn't mention it. :-) *Disclaimer: Nobody was physically harmed while obtaining the last of the ceviche. read more

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Service was great here. From the host to our first waitress and then the new waiter that explained he was taking over. All the personnel here were super friendly, polite and gave us great service. We started with some drinks. My wife had the Watermelon Mojito and I had the Cucumber Gin Collins and my daughter had the Dragonfruit Caipiroska. The Watermelon Mojito was the best. We decided to try a couple of small plates on their Sunday Happy Hour, yes you read that right. They have a Sunday Happy Hour!!!! I ordered the mussels, my daughter got the Apricot flatbread, my wife ordered the Queso Fundido. I wanted to try the Ceviche but we just couldn't eat any more. I think my wife would have preferred less chorizo and more cheese in her Queso but everyone was very happy with their food. The place has indoor and outdoor seating but; of course, given the opportunity in our CA weather, eat outside like we did. Very reasonable prices and the food was great. read more

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Food: 3.5 - 4. Came by around 4 pm on a Saturday. They were offering a happy hour at the time (Mon - Fri 3-6 pm, Sat 3-5 pm, and Sun 2-5 pm). Luckily, I found a spot at the bar. The bar was busy but the restaurant was half full. I ordered a hazy IPA and their mussels appetizer. Food came out timely and at the right temperature. Mussels were inconsistent. Some were very good while others were off tasting. Beer was on point for flavor and fizz. Staff was friendly. Ambiance was comfortable. I'll be back but I'll order a different item. read more

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First happy hour here! I got the orange jalopeno margarita that was recommended by our waiter. My friend and I split the fritters and apricot and bacon flatbread. Everything is always so good here. read more

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Delicious food and drinks. Great atmosphere and the bartender was very friendly and nice. read more

Such a great restaurant with awesome service Ambiance and outdoor seating is perfect Food is super good with lots of unique dishes to try Love the octopus and ceviche Pork belly tacos are incredible as well Drinks are super tasty read more

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I was really excited to check out Rumfish y Vino, had it bookmarked for a while, I was enticed by their HH menu and the idea of eating on their patio, hoping for seclusion and relaxation. We got in just after 3 pm, we were confused that were many hostess-es, they were helping people ahead of us. When it was our turn, we were asked about reservation - didn't cross my mind to make one for 3 pm HH. The place was bigger than we thought, she told us there were no more tables available on their patio - which was surprising. I said we could wait a bit for a table, she cut me off, telling me there's no chance. We were trying to figure out our options: inside - a couple of busy areas- near the bar or near a group with a baby in a stroller, so no! Or in the sun, outside, in a strange alley, connecting the Livery, event spaces that the restaurant has around and the main waiting area for folks waiting for a table. The patio is cute (with lemon trees), shady, music is too loud. My husband pushed a table to get some shade for us and sat in that Rumfish adjacent alley. I had to go back and grab some menu-s since the hostess got impatient and was gone. A waiter said he'll bring us water, which we were eager to get. Another buss boy showed up with plates and utensils, threw them on the table, left. A few minutes later we asked another waitress for water. We finally got it. The waiter showed up, popped his head recognizing that he forgot about our water, but no apology. Then, another waitress came to get our order, she was cold, indifferent, unfriendly, didn't introduce herself or asked how we were doing. Got 2 Dragonfruit Caipiroska which were big, nice, strong, had a very good flavor. We also shared their apricot habanero bacon flatbread (delicious, plentiful portion wise) and their conch fritters (3 for HH) which were just OK, small portion and didn't win us over. Later on, we ended up ordering tacos after flagging our waitress who never checked on us once. They were busy with events, wedding, birthday party, but also the staff seemed big, a lot of people working. It is strange how they divide the work and rotate waiters all the time, so you don't have an assigned one to make things easier. The trio of tacos is very good - cochinita pibil, pork belly and fish taco (got grilled) with lots of nice ingredients and flavor. But it took forever to get them. In the meantime, sun got over our table so we had to move tables, far from ideal. Busy area - staff going to events to set it up, caterers, wedding party, folks waiting to get a table with kids screaming our ears off, people coming and going to the Livery or the restrooms located in the next building. Food takes forever to get, I am don't expect or want fast but it's too slow (we needed to get to the station to catch a train back), service is bad, you aren't taken care of. They showed up to grab plates and had to rush them a tad to get our bill. The tip reflected the lack of caring for us as new customers. We felt like small potatoes and we were treated accordingly. Later on, we noticed that other folks were seated on the nice patio - with no reservations, so what's the deal here? Food is good, drinks are great, prices on the higher side, service lacked attention and care. Far from the relaxing experience on the patio as I was craving. One and done! read more

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This was my first time visiting, and my husband's second, and I can confidently say this has quickly become one of our top favorite restaurants! He ordered the steak, and I went with the salmon, both dishes were absolutely incredible. The salsa verde paired with the salmon was delicious; honestly, it might be the best salsa I've had in a while! We also got bacon wrapped shrimp which was just as delicious. The restaurant itself has such a cozy, charming vibe, and we were lucky enough to be seated right in front of the fireplace. While it did feel a bit cramped when the area by the host stand got busy, it was worth it for the wonderful ambiance. The customer service was outstanding as well. A huge shout-out to our waitress Laiah, if her manager is reading this, she was incredibly sweet and attentive. She definitely deserves a raise! Overall, we had such a positive experience, and I can't wait to come back again soon. read more

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We had high hopes for this place as we heard nothing but great things. I'll start with the great: the ambiance is perfect and our service was fantastic! We were seated early and given the choice of inside or outside. Outside was definitely where it's at! Honestly, our food just tasted really bland and flavorless. We started with their local caught crudo for our appetizer. I ordered the hangar steak and hubby got 4 fish tacos (2 grilled and 2 fried). The tortilla was just bad; soft and too bulky. The fish was bland as was my steak. Dessert was okay; we got the pot de creme and the coconut flan. Both were nice and okay. Overall, for the money we paid for dinner we left feeling a bit disappointed with our meal. read more

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We found this place on Yelp when looking for a later dinner after an exhausting day of travel. We called just before 9 (they close at 10) and Kelly answered and let us know it wasn't too late but that the kitchen would be closing soon but that we could absolutely come in. So we got there around 9:10p and quickly put in our order of the halibut crudo, the half rack of lamb (special), and the cauliflower gratin. She took our drink order and halibut first then came back for the rest, so everything came out timed perfectly and considering it was the end of the night, she was super sweet, gracious and did not rush us at all. In fact the opposite and kept reassuring us we were fine. We still hurried and were done in an hour bc we never want to keep people at the end of a work day but I definitely appreciated the hospitality. The halibut was good but personally i prefer a hamachi or tuna crudo so in comparison it wasn't a knockout FOR ME but still very light and refreshing. The half rack came out with 3 smallish double chops which was great bc we were only expecting 2. It was cooked perfectly (med rare) and came on a bed of polenta, which was good but coldish so we weren't sure if that was how it was supposed to be served but it was fine. The cauliflower gratin totally surprised us and was very delicious. It was cooked in a mini cast iron skillet so it came out hot and stayed hot for a long time. Overall this was a great find and the service was fantastic, and bonus points for Kelly for pronouncing my name correctly on the first try! We will definitely be back the next time we are in town! read more

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Out in Ventura today and decided to revisit Rumfish again. We started by ordering the Fig and Goat cheese salad. It was really good. Also got the Chicken Salbutes. There were two pieces and it was really good. Essentially it is shredded chicken around a masa disc and dressed with greens and dressing. I added a touch of hot sauce and it was great. My wife and i both had the Grilled Sea bass. The Sea bass was cooked and seasoned perfectly and i loved the coconut rice! The server was nice and the service was quick. One minor nit is that inside, it can get loud. For dessert we decided to split a Coconut bread pudding. It was awesome! Overall a great experience! read more

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