Not a fluke! This…read moreplace rocks. So for those of you who read my last review I praised the food and Susan for her kindness and amazing service. Finding a restaurant that can handle our motley crew including a senior citizen with a walker and a very camera ready little dog has its challenges. Today, on our way back from central CA we stopped off at Cafe Nouveau for breakfast. I think we were their first customers of the day. They helped us navigate thru the back patio with the walker to a well situated spot. Jason, our server was attentive and knowledgeable providing recommendations on what to order, spice levels, and comparisons between breakfast options. Jason B was great and represented Cafe N very well. We usually drive up to Cambria / Paso twice a year. We have found our new spot to stop off and break up the drive with a tasty meal. You should find it too. All of the team will make you feel welcomed.

Came here with a party of 8 on July 25. Even though there was quite a bit of people waiting, we…read morewere seated within 15 minutes or so. The place itself is so cute. Curiosity got the best of me because it looked like a house so I decided to dig a little bit more into it. Apparently, it's a 1920s Spanish bungalow They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Service is attentive and very friendly. Now the food... Oh man, it was delicious!! I was eating healthy and got just a plain chicken bowl and that was really nothing to write about, but that was my fault because who gets that when surrounded by such yummy food like Strawberry Matcha pancakes or Churro French Toast with kiwi, banana, berries and chantilly cream ‍ Anyways, we got the maple bacon beignets for the table and wow, that was delicious. Warm, fluffy, sweet, salty... yummm!! My son got the 2+2+2. At $23 it was a little pricey for two eggs, 2 bacon and 2 pancakes, but the pancakes were huge and barely fit on the plate. The bacon was also very thick and tasty. Warning: That the house made vanilla caramel syrup they serve is super addicting and you're gonna want to drizzle everything with it!! Everyone else at the table was really happy with what they ordered. Someone also ordered a biscuit on the side and that was by far the fluffiest biscuit I had ever seen. Usually they can be dry and hard, but this one was quite opposite. I've seen other pictures online and I guess it can be a hit or a miss because they don't seem to be consistent. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town and this time actually try the other plates I was eyeing

Tried this lovely restaurant for the first time during happy hour on a Monday. We loved sitting on…read morethe patio with our dog! They have leashes attached to the wall which makes it a much more pleasant/hands-free dining experience with a pup. The area was clean as well so I didn't worry about him eating food off the floor. The service was fast and friendly. Knocked down one star for the Ginja roll we ordered -- just really didn't match the description on the menu. Overall, we'll be back to try out more happy hour items!

Ugh! Another disappointing meal here! We ordered the captain's seafood broiler $45!!! Major false…read moreadvertising for this meal! As described "jumbo sea scallops and jumbo wild king prawns" ...and a 4oz halibut fillet. Ok so the 3 scallops were raw and the 4 "jumbo king prawns" were tiny. Not sure what they were? THEY DEFINITELY WERE NOT JUMBO KING PRAWNS! Small shrimp is what they were! We asked our server Javier who was such a nice guy and attentive throughout our meal THANK YOU!! We asked if we could have the scallops cooked more and he kinda chuckled and brought over a small plate and took the remaining 2 back to the kitchen. He brought out the most delicious scallops on a skewer, in a nice little ceramic boat/dish with this amazing creamy buttery sauce! My only question is? Why? Why didn't the cooks make it this way the first time? Seriously restaurant quality is not what it used to be! I really don't want to just chalk it up to "These are the times we live in" but back in the 80's/90's when I worked in the restaurant industry this wasn't acceptable. Just saying. Boatyard? I encourage you guys to up your game! I hope the owner or management reads these reviews I've left over the years? We've had some concerning issues with past dining experiences and no one has ever connected with me about them? And yet we keep coming back with the HOPE that things are better! That y'all have ironed out the bugs! But no. Mediocre is whats consistent. ...so do I recommend this beloved local spot? Very pricey. Mediocre food. Drinks are hit and miss... Good live music most of the time..: I don't know? Maybe yes? Just go with low expectations.

So happy they still have this location and so close to the beach. As I had a nice beach day with…read morethe family, the stomach started grumbling. Walked right over to Dukes which is literally foot steps from the beach. To my surprise, not only was it pretty busy with the World Cup on every TV, but impressively, it didn't stop the service or kitchen from being super fast. Very impressive. I ordered to go this time so I could get back to parenting and enjoying the weather. Had to be quick so I could enjoy my time before it cools down and my sunburn fully sets in. I ordered the Gizmo which is basically a grilled chicken club on sourdough. It was great. Really don't have anything to add to that other than I would highly recommend it. Anyone who doesn't love a chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich might have some taste bud issues... It came with in-house made potato chips and those were also wonderful. I smashed that thing and literally went right to sleep in my chair. What a perfect beach day thanks to Dukes. To add to my food experiences and recommendations here, the time before this, I ordered the fish and chips. In my case it was the fried fish and sweet potato fries. It was so flavorful and crispy. I highly recommend eating it there or hopefully near by so it doesn't lose that fresh crunch. However, you have to get any and all fries with their Ranch. I had to get extra as I couldn't seem to get enough. Obviously every fry needed to have a disgusting amount of ranch on it. Everything I had from here so far has been incredibly tasty and I would recommend it anytime you're in the area. Can't go wrong with good food and the beach with in skipping distance from one another.

Ambiance was good. Food was ok. Service was horrible…read more It was not that crowded and I know we were the last to be served during the time that we arrived. Place has a few arcade games as well as a bar and tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Hopefully your experience will be better.

I am now a huge fan of Yard Bar & Grill. (Visualize beautiful fireworks going off and no pet is…read moresad. Just pure happiness. I was part of a party that reserved the back patio. We were celebrating retiring teachers and staff! The service was fabulous! Shout out to Hannah! I am 96.4% sure that is her name. Smiling, always around to take orders, make suggestions, clear plates, etc. I thought she was terrific. The drinks were great. The table where I sat raved about them. The food was yummy. I loved the caesar salad and the onion rings. The tacos and chips were the bomb as well. The cookie with ice cream dessert was an incredible surprise. The menu description did not do it justice. It was a large chocolate chip cookie cooked in a small cast iron skillet with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. Scrumpdidlicious I can see Yard Bar & Grill as part of my new fun thrift store routine. Shop til I drop and then reward myself with a beverage and that fab cookie skillet ice cream thingy. In summary, if you have a group celebration call the Yard Bar & Grill. You will be so pleased. They even let us decorate! #grateful

This place is a great addition to downtown. We only had cocktails and wings but the wings were so…read moregood and fresh. The thirsty sauce was yummy although next time I think I'll get half and half. Service was great, place is super clean. Next time we will try the patio out back, the music was cranked up back there so we sat at the front bar.

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.

Last night my husband and I popped into Ox and Ocean for the first time and the hostess Leah was so…read moresweet and caring. She greeted us with a warm smile and strong conversation. My waitress Rachel was on top of everything and the food was perfectly seasoned and cooked well. 10/10 Will be coming again soon!

We've been to plenty of fancy restaurants in OC and LA but this place probably beats out majority…read moreof them. The food here is absolutely AMAZING. We came here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. We each ordered a cocktail. She got a blueberry margarita and I got a cucumber gin mixed drink. Both were refreshing and delicious. We ended up ordering another round. For appetizers we ordered the crispy maple Brussels and tuna & salmon tartare. The Brussels were fried to perfection and glazed a sweet maple syrup. It also came with thick cuts of bacon. Definitely recommend this. For the tartare, it was also delicious and fresh. It was mixed with avocado and turnip. We thought the turnip would be off putting but it actually meshed well with the flavors. Came with fried wonton chips. For the main course we shared the NY strip and Lobster Malfaldine. The steak was cooked to perfection with a very nice sear and flavored well. Probably one of the better steaks I've ever had. Definitely beats out any steakhouse steak. The Lobster Malfaldine was also absolutely delicious. Most of the time, lobster pasta is usually a bit bland and lacking in lobster. NOT HERE. They included big chunks of lobster and the sauce was so good. Lastly, we ended our dinner with the Strawberry Hand Pie. This is basically a warm strawberry strudel with vanilla bean ice cream. They used locally sourced strawberries and I'm still thinking about it as I'm writing this review. Adrienne was our server and she was very nice and attentive. Since it was my girlfriend's birthday, they comped our dessert. Super nice staff!

Was lucky enough to get the table in front of the fireplace on the patio. All the food was…read morefantastic. Can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu. The margaritas are killer! Great bar. Attended a event there in their banquet space and that was also wonderful.

We came here right after going to the beach, and it was definitely a nice place to relax. I really…read moreloved the outdoor area, and the overall ambiance was beautiful and inviting. We ordered a few drinks, which were good, along with the crudo. Unfortunately, the crudo dish was the one dish that really disappointed me. The fish seemed like it had been frozen--it lacked flavor and had a slightly chewy, tough texture. I definitely wouldn't order that again. The seafood dish with chorizo, however, was actually very good. We also ordered the Wagyu burger with garlic fries, which was delicious, and the cochinita pibil tacos, which were also enjoyable. Overall, everything was good except for the hamachi. The drinks were fine, the atmosphere was nice, and we had a pleasant experience. That said, it wasn't really a "wow" experience that would make me want to come back. For the price, I think it's okay, but I wouldn't say it's an especially great value.

Loved the space! I attended for a party someone was hosting and it was super easy to find +…read moreparking. The service was kind, I ordered the chicken Cesar salad with a seltzer. Highly recommend .

Excellent! Exactly what we were looking for with a party of 15, all ages…read more Service was great! Order at the counter Delivered to our table, Friendly service, Great food for all!