Cute location, clean, and very cozy. Loved the water views. The service was great. Our server Sarah was really friendly and on top of everything. The food was good. We got some items from happy hour: Mimosa, Poke Nachos, and Tacos. We also ordered the seafood linguine. I will be back to try more items from the menu read more

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First visit to Tradewinds Cafe & Bar on Saturday, May 2. Visited with my brother-in-law and sister who came from San Diego, and we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and cozy vibe of the restaurant. We ordered coffee, fresh orange juice, crepes, an omelet with hash browns, chilaquiles, and a classic breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, and potatoes. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly throughout the visit. Everything was good overall, and the restaurant had a comfortable local brunch spot feel. That said, personally, it's hard for me to rate the food above 4 stars. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing really stood out or left a strong impression either. I kept waiting for that "wow" moment, but it never quite came. Still glad we tried it with family, but whether I would revisit again... I'd probably have to think about it a little... read more

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Where do I begin. We visited on a Saturday at 5:30. Our reason for going was for me to try the Saturday special Chimichurri ribeye . Our waiter Isaac was pleasant enough, however, didn't know much about the menu when we asked for recommendations. I started with the chicken poblano soup and my honey had the clam chowder. My chicken poblano soup was quite tasty which is why I gave this two stars instead of one. The clam chowder was not bad, but the serving was so small. We had the same size bowl however his bowl had about a third less amount of soup than mine. They were preparing for a large gathering so they began to rearrange the tables to accommodate the large party coming in. I believe it was a group of over 30 people coming and was being set up right next to us. For the next 15 minutes they proceeded to drag 30+ chairs across the floor to prepare for this group arriving. It was so loud and annoying. I could not believe they did not pick up the chairs to arrange them, knowing that we were sitting right next to them and it was extremely loud. My date and I could barely hear each other talk. I told him maybe they don't realize how loud it is, but while the workers were trying to communicate with each other about the set up, they also could not hear each other over the noise of the dragging tables and chairs. My date ordered the pork chops and I ordered the Chimichurri ribeye. I ordered garlic mashed potatoes with the gravy on the side and the garlic mushrooms for my sides. The plate was extremely messy and the mashed potatoes had the gravy on top. My date ordered the pork chop meal with a baked potato and garlic mushrooms as well. I really wish we had taken a photo of his plate, but we left our phones in the car. The pork chops looked like beef jerky, so thin dried out. He immediately said I don't think we'll be coming back here for pork chops, but let's give them a try maybe they're better tasting than they are looking. Negative. I have never seen thinner pork chops in my life. So unappealing looking overcooked dried out. They were horrible . They did not offer butter, sour cream, or chives for the potato. I'm not sure if my ribeye was a ribeye. It was extremely tough , under seasoned and looked nothing like the advertised picture. The chimichurri sauce was all but missing. While paying the bill I was waiting for him to ask us how everything was so that I could give him an honest answer. He never once asked, so I brought it up by asking if there was new ownership because we had seen the yellow notice in the window. He explained that one of the partners had left awhile back but they are just now getting around to Transferring the paperwork. He still didn't ask how our meal was so I just told him "you know, everything was pretty bad" He stated that he wished we had said something, but we never had the chance because we weren't revisited during our meal. I have been here once for happy hour, once for breakfast, and now twice for dinner. Nothing has ever been spectacular, but it wasn't horrible either. But this time sealed the deal that we most likely won't return. read more

This is such a cute brunch spot--the view is absolutely amazing, the customer service is great, and the food is truly to die for! They're open all day, so you can come in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, which makes it super convenient. As soon as you walk in, you'll notice a beautiful display of wine bottles, and you can clearly see the full bar ahead--definitely sets the tone that the drinks are going to be just as good as the food. Fabiola was our waitress, and she was incredibly sweet and attentive. She answered all of our questions (and we had a lot!), making the whole experience even better. We all started with coffee--because how could we not at breakfast? Unfortunately, their espresso machine wasn't working, so I went with a regular black coffee with creamer. It was actually pretty good! We didn't order any appetizers, but they have plenty of great options to choose from. For my meal, I ordered the ribeye sandwich, and wow--the meat was so tender and juicy, full of flavor, and the portion was perfect. I could honestly eat this every day. My sister had the chilaquiles, which were highly recommended by the staff, and they definitely lived up to the hype. The only thing is we wished they were a little more saucy, as they were slightly on the dry side. My sister-in-law ordered the big breakfast, which comes with two of everything--huge portions and definitely worth it. Now let's talk about the pancakes... they offer both regular pancakes and Mexican-style pancakes, which are thinner--but honestly, so much better. I cannot stress enough how amazing they were. I absolutely fell in love and would come back just for those alone! Overall, such an amazing place. Highly recommend! read more

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The service was great, I feel like all service in Oxnard is amazing bc the people themselves are so nice. The food...maybe we ordered incorrectly, but I had the pork Chile verde which was a little too sour for me. The Mexican rice and beans were great. My fiance had the seafood pasta which was ALL CREAM, could have been more seafood for the price...but it was so heavy like 3/4 cream and even the bread was doused in butter. The side soup was a beef broth which was also super salty. We did get the wings for the appetizer which came out piping hot and were fantastic, but the size were incredibly small for wings. Our waiter heard it was my fiancés birthday and surprised us with a dessert which was nice! read more

Tradewinds Cafe & Bar - The seafood pasta and side soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oxnard, California

I wanted to give this place a visit when I drove by it just recently. I spotted it for the first time after driving by on my way to the beach. The place is located on a shore with the ocean as the view outside. Weather is always breezy here. The service when entering was excellent. Humberto was our server and he kindly seated us. He asked us if we enjoyed the food etc. was pleasant and easy to talk to. We liked that. It's clean inside and roomy, many people were there on a Friday afternoon. They had a lot of good choices on the menu but all were approaching $20. Pricey for sure. The food ordered was an omelette with potatoes o Brien. The other was a breakfast burrito with fruit. Both about $20 each more or less by a dollar off. The drink ordered was a coffee and water. The coffee was $4 and bitter. It was from a plastic container not fresh. I made a mistake I blame myself for ordering this without checking. It didn't exist in the menu as a hidden item. Overall $50 after tax and tip. It was overpriced but the experience of the ambiance, view of ocean and service compensate for this negative aspect. read more

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So i'm freezing and hangry looking for some warm food. We find this place and we're like okay! So we order some food and stuff and it's okay. Yk it's just okay. It tastes good but not great and the portions are pretty big but yea it's pretty okay. I do recommend splitting meals. Oh and the service is okay. Not like awesome but everyone's nice and stuff. So yea, there you go. I ordered the seafood linguine and it kinda lacked seafood and was creamier then expected. But yea so i wouldn't come again but i wouldn't say it was horrible. read more

Tradewinds Cafe & Bar - side salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Enjoyed a great lunch today! My wife sears this is the best tuna melt in Ventura County! I went with the Tradewinds salad. Fresh lettuce and ahi tuna, made for the perfect meal. Added balsamic dressing for a zesty taste. Just make sure to arrive by 2pm. The team does a change over to start the evening at 4pm. Staff is warm and welcoming. See you all there soon!! read more

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Stopped in for lunch today at Tradewinds. We started with drinks, chips and guacamole. Kristin provided quality service and was professional and kind. My wife had the grilled chicken sandwich and I had the tuna melt. The ambiance, food and service were very good. Highly recommended. read more

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Excellent dinner! And shout out to Paco for his amazing service! Very friendly and attentive... Such an awesome location overlooking the tradewinds marina and we were able to chill and watch the Dodger game... Great little spot! My husband loved the Chile Verde and my penne alfredo primavera was awesome! I had a side salad with it and it was so fresh and crispy! Ended up taking home more than half of my pasta, very large portion, looking forward to eating that tomorrow! Highly recommend! read more

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We visited this little off the beaten path restaurant on a Saturday morning. Seated next to the window for a picturesque view of the harbor and a wide variety of boats. We opted for the Eggs Benedict and a mimosa, both quite good. Afterwords we took a nice long walk to enjoy the views. Wait staff friendly and efficient. We will definitely stop by again when visiting the Channel Islands. read more

Tradewinds Cafe & Bar - Mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oxnard, California

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I read several reviews that recommended ordering from the Traditional Mexican Food section of the menu, so that's exactly what I did. Great advice because the Green Chicken Enchiladas I had were outstanding. Covered in a delicious green sauce (surprise!), those enchiladas are filled, actually over-filled, with a moist and deeply flavorful chicken. I say over-filled because they were so meaty I only finished one. I suppose I could've eaten the other one, but then I'd be over-filled. Lol. As you might expect, the Green Chicken Enchiladas come with rice and beans, both of which were above average. I wish tortilla chips were served with the dish, but other than the two chips used as a garnish for the beans and rice, they weren't. There are so many tempting items on the menu I can't wait to return. I'd really like to find out what those Rib-eye Tacos are all about. As I was leaving one of the owners asked me how everything was. I told her how much I loved those Green Enchiladas. She nodded and told me she loved them too. She said she had had them for her dinner earlier that night. I nodded in appreciation and thanked her for the hospitality. I like that they serve espresso drinks here. I tried a latte. It was excellent. The availability of excellent espresso here makes me think my next visit to Tradewinds Cafe & Bar will be for breakfast. Mikey C says: definitely coming back to try the Huevos Rancheros! read more

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Excellent anniversary dinner highlighted by Nate's exceptional service! My wife and I visited Tradewinds for the first time on Wednesday evening to celebrate our first anniversary as a married couple. Nate greeted us at the door, and sat us quickly at our table. We made it just in time for happy hour and started off with their Chips and Guacamole, which was a solid portion and good start to our dinner. We opted for a bottle of La Marca Sparkling to enjoy with dinner, which was refreshing and presented nicely. We shared the chicken piccata and shrimp scampi for dinner, with both dishes featuring a linguine lightly mixed in with capers and a white wine sauce. A lighter flavor forsure, but I enjoyed it. The chicken and shrimp portions were both generous. Each entree came with choice of a soup or salad, we chose the clam chowder and their house salad with ranch. Both were good to start our meal. The finishing touch for our dinner was a surprise dessert brought to us by Nate, churros with ice cream. The churros were warm and soft, with a nice drizzle of caramel and tres Leches on top. The ice cream was very sweet, but it was an excellent compliment to the churros! Thank you Nate and Tradewinds Cafe & Bar for an excellent anniversary dinner! My wife and I will definitely be returning to try some of the sandwiches and Mexican dishes on the menu! read more

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If you're looking for an ambiance welcoming place to take your family I highly recommend this restaurant . The staff and vibe the food was a great experience. Humberto is such a great host/waiter he made us feel like family his Ora and funny personality was so fun to have around I was looking for a place for my mother in laws birthday and this place was so great and accommodating for a party of 10 guest we got to sit in a beautiful private room and celebrate my mother in law's birthday 10/10. Food was amazing and alcohols drinks 10/10 try the margarita flights they are a hit! Looking for a nice place to take the family and site see check this place out read more

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I had a Toastmasters holiday lunch here recently and enjoyed the experience, food, and service. The brunch burger is large and tasty, but not as good as their ribeye sandwich. Their onion rings are on point. They're service friendly with our party of 11, but they were not able to do separate checks for all of us. The private room requires reservation and provides privacy when the door is slid closed. Highly recommend if coming with a large group. read more

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Service is absolutely the best . We watched the bartender work her magic. She is a star ! We sat at the bar and celebrated my amigas' birthdays. It was pretty busy on a Monday. Every table was taken. Yay, so happy for them. Great to see they're doing great! My friends liked their fish taco and chimichanga plates. I didn't like the burger. The fries were limp, not crispy. I am more a fan of their breakfast. I've tried the nachos and tacos for Happy Hour and not a fan. I saw others ordering the nachos on HH, so I know people love them. Beautiful restaurant. I don't think they're price gouging as I saw others comment. I really think they try their hardest to have a little of everything for everyone. The location is prime. They really take great customer service to heart and it shows. read more

Tradewinds Cafe & Bar - Didn't love . Would not order again. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oxnard, California

Had dinner and it was just OK. Went in this morning for breakfast. It was absolutely horrible. Bacon tasted like it was off . Two tiny strips with no meat. Potatoes I think were a week old and freezing again bad taste.. cold toast couldn't actually be called toast. you'd have to put it in a toaster to get toast. It was just like a piece of bread. Coffee was old . I had high hopes, but it was really one of the worst I've ever had. I really have no desire to go back. read more

~ CHARMING FAMILY-OWNED SPOT WITH DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS ~ I've heard so many great things from friends about this local spot, and I finally had the chance to check it out for Saturday brunch. Thanks to Melissa L. for the intro and getting me here! First off, the location is perfect--right in front of the harbor with stunning views. Plus, you can enjoy a nice stroll along the water after your meal! Inside, the restaurant has a bright, open atmosphere with plenty of natural light and seating options. The entire staff is super friendly and attentive, but Humberto really stood out. He's one of those people who just brings positive energy and treats everyone like a friend. For food, there were so many tempting options, but we decided on the Crab Benedict and Chilaquiles Rojos with asada. The Benedict was packed with crab, and the poached eggs were cooked just right. I would've loved a little more seasoning on the crab, but it was still delicious. The Chilaquiles had more of a modern twist, and although different from the traditional version, they were still really good. I can't wait to go back and try more from the breakfast, lunch, AND dinner menus! Overall, it was such a great experience at this well-loved local gem.I can definitely see us becoming regulars here! read more

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Great food amazing prices and good service. Great pace to take friends visiting for happy hour .

First time here for breakfast. Plenty of seating. Humberto was friendly and great. Had the crepe combo. It was good! Hubby had the prime rib. He loved it. Will be back to try other plates. Beautiful harbor view! read more

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Great cafe with views of the Channel Island docks. I had a wonderful breakfast. I love crepes and they have a Swedish crepe combo that comes with eggs, hash brown, and choice of meat. It's priced at $18.00. Their crepes are just the right size and texture. Excellent breakfast and fast service. Parking is easy. Comfortable indoor seating. read more

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Amazing rebound! We gave this place a second chance and had a really good experience. We had breakfast, waffle, delicious; eggs, a proper over medium; bacon, perfect; and hash browns, crispy, light, and not greasy at all. My husband had huevos rancheros chile verdes; he was extremely happy with it. We were stunned at how fast the food came, faster than fast food. I don't know how they did it. Fresh and hot. The service was excellent, almost overly attentive. The room is bright and airy, very high ceilings and a water view on one side . The chairs are so comfortable, like high end dining comfortable. It can get loud if there are a lot of people there. (See my previous review) Happy we gave this a second chance. It is close to home with tons of free parking. We will most certainly be back. read more

Absolutely delicious & the service was the best! First visit, I took my kids and they loved the numerous options on the menu. From the moment we sat down we felt welcomed by our server Humberto. He made sure we had everything we needed, he was knowledgeable of the menu and answered all of our questions with a friendly attitude. The food is fresh and perfectly delicious! The ambiance, views & decor throughout are wonderful! Second visit, I took my husband for breakfast & he agreed this is a hidden gem! Humberto was our server & once again he provided top notch service with a smile. He shared the Happy Hour & Dinner menu with us, so we are already planning our next date night & will definitely recommend Tradewinds to friends & family! read more

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Fabiola was a great waitress, was on top of our service the entire time. Food was delicious and more than we could eat. grilled ham and cheese and a turkey BLT. Great little restauran, will stop again if we are out here. read more

Even when it has been busy, the servers make us feel like we are the only ones in the restaurant. Servers, server assistants, obviously kitchen staff are above par. Even when we enter the restaurant, we are greeted sincerely. It has been our go-to read more

Tradewinds Cafe & Bar - This is a "side salad". The 12x12 (at least) sharing side bowl is huge and size itself beyond generous. Still working on it! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oxnard, California

We brought our daughter to celebrate her birthday and were a bit disappointed. We would truly rate our experience at a 2.5 if we could. The clam chowder soup was a bit salty and my wife's steak was supposed to be medium... but came out well done with no salt... our daughter is vegetarian and ordered the taquito combo. The filling was great, but was lacking in quantity. Our dinner rolls were also old and a bit stale. We ordered desert and after a very long wait, the lava cake came out cold and quite honestly was not edible. We all tried a bite and just could not eat it. My wife and I did enjoy the tiramisu...We've been for dinner a couple other times and it's just not for us. read more

Such a beautiful little spot away from the hustle and bustle Just great food and great service. And so pretty.

We only had clam chowder and drinks but it was a nice date night. Nice place to watch sports on tv as well. Server, Sara, was great!

We made it in right before happy hour ended. It was our first time, the server was nice enough to let us know about happy hour and waited by our table to get our order in just in time. Great happy hour menu btw. Seems like a great place to come relax and have some drinks. read more

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Good vibe and the food was delicious. Happy Hour prices were great as well. It's near the water, so if you wanted to walk or bike, you're in a great spot. Enjoy! read more

So I feel bad leaving a bad review but it is what it is. I've been seeing this place all over my social media and wanted to try it out. It was cute and great view. Was seated right away and ordered quickly. The menu has cinnamon rolls on it and I love cinnamon rolls so I ordered one. Only to be told they don't have cinnamon rolls, uhh ok it's on the menu but ok. Opted for a regular breakfast with eggs, bacon, potatoes and pancakes. Husband got steak and eggs. His steak looked great... it just looked great. It was super stringy and hard to cut. Either the knife was dull or the meat was tough. The table was moving as he attempted to saw it in half. His hash browns were super crispy and he doesn't like that. I thought they were good. My scrambled eggs were fine, it's just eggs. Bacon was great. My potatoes had literally NO seasoning. And we're still hard. I was adding tons of pepper and salt to try and make them taste decent but they were just too hard still. Then the pancakes, I think all pancakes are good. I'll eat them from anywhere... however... these were rubbery. I at a quarter of one and said nope. My husband usually finishes all that I don't eat but he said it was no good. Our waitress Fabiola was very nice and attentive. She asked if we wanted a box and we never leave food to waste but I knew I wasn't going to touch any of it. So we left it. Also worth mentioning, an older gentlemen walked in and brought his dog. I'm all about dog friendly places but this was not a service dog. He didn't have a vest on or anything. That's gross to me!! I don't want dog hair around me while I'm eating. It was a well behaved dog and just say under the table but still. My dog is chill but isn't a service dog so I don't take it places. * also not sure if it was an error on waitresses part but we always try and tip with cash. My husband used his debit card to pay and put zero Tip, since we were leaving cash. I kept all the receipts and it showed pending on his bank for the correct amount. But when it went through days later is was about $11 more. I thought maybe my husband accidentally pressed the wrong thing on the pad. Even though he swore he didn't. But with what our bill was there was no way cause the options are usually about 8%, 10% or 15% for example. And none of those options came out to what we were billed. I was hesitant to contact bank since it was only $11 but I did. What if If they are overcharging every customer!! I sent the bank all the receipts showing what we paid and within a few days got a letter saying there was a mistake made and I was credited. I don't know if they realized and credited themselves. Hopefully it was a one time thing. read more

Enjoyed a brunch here. Went back a week later for dinner with my wife. Sadly disappointed. Place was slow. Took 15 min for waitress to serve 2 draft beers. Rib eye sandwich was chewy. Wife's patty melt bland. Ordered the fries extra crispy. They were cold. Even worse waitress handed up the electronic bill and already added 18% in. Knocking this place from a 4 to 2 stars. I may try breakfast again only because it's close and near the water read more

Cute little spot on the harbor. Ample parking. We got seated right away on a Saturday morning. Service was good! Food was good, classic diner-style food. I definitely would like to come back. read more

Love the Enchiladas Primavera made vegan with no cheese and a red sauce topped with guacamole. Side of black beans. So yummy read more

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Food is very good. Service was commendable. Near a marina but did not have outside seating. There is a wait for breakfast without a reservation. A solid breakfast choice. read more

Best chili Colorado in Ventura county since Sals closed ! Great home made salsa , plus corn tortillas and service top notch read more

Such a cute spot in Channel Islands! Loved the hearty breakfast we had here. The pork chile verde omelette was delicious and the hash browns were fried to perfection. Our service was also amazing! Waitresses were super friendly and checked in frequently. Will definitely be back! read more

Tradewinds Cafe & Bar - Chile Verde Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oxnard, California

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What a hidden secret! They have a very cute modern vibe next to the arbor! Kris, our server was amazing! She made sure that we were taken care of, our glasses stayed full, and so was our stomachs. The food was amazing as well. Very filling, full of flavor and seasonings! I highly recommend Tradewinds Cafe & Bar for brunch. I had the chilaquiles with carne and yummmm. I forgot to take a picture. Bottomless mimosas with the Wycliff Brut is always a hit. We highly recommend this gem! read more

There were seven of us having a mini reunion. With short notice, they were able to accommodate us, and sat us in a private room.. Our host was Humberto. He made us feel so welcome and treated us like royalty. The food was amazing. The scenery around the restaurant makes it very pleasure to sit and enjoy a good meal. It was only our third time there. We will definitely make this one of our regular spots. read more

Amazing food and wonderful staff! The food was so delicious and their house hot sauce an amazing gem I wish I could take gallons of it home with me. That hot sauce a must if you stop by! The kids meals were great too! We were vacationing in a resort nearby and this spot really hit the spot. Highly recommend! Shout out to the amazing staff for their recommendations and hospitality! Highly recommend! read more

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