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Yard Bar & Grill

4.3 (123 reviews)
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"Caramelized Onions" that were an additional $1.50.
Tyler L.

Sadly a bad meal with a polished dive bar surrounding. This place has great bones and a good atmosphere but the food is pretty bad. The burgers are bland and overcooked so unfortunately flavorless. We added the "caramelized onions" to our burger, and as you can see in the picture, the kitchen doesn't know how to caramelize onions. They were lightly sautéed at best so don't trust this place to know what they're doing in the kitchen. We also got the short rib tacos that tasted okay but were as dry as the Sahara, which is surprising for braised short ribs. The service, cocktail, and fries (these were actually great) were the only saving points for this meal. We won't be back. Don't waste your time here, just go to the actual cronies instead of their spinoff that doesn't have the experience.

Monique L.

This place is a great addition to downtown. We only had cocktails and wings but the wings were so good 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.

Patrick N.

I like this place! My friend said he loved the smash burgers here but apparently that's only available during happy hours so I got the Morning Burger instead which has cheese, tatter tots, bacon, smoked ketchup, and a fried egg. The egg added so much savory flavor that I didn't have to add bbq sauce despite loving bbq sauce. The tatter tots were freshly fried and crispy. I loved this meal! On top of that, my waitresses, Hannah and Amanda were amazing! Very kind and prompt in checking up on me and giving me what I needed. A+ service was something I wasn't expecting!

Chicken D-Lite wrap
Adanari Z.

Arriving on a Friday night during baseball playoffs and a busy restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly and kindly we were assisted. Happy with their customer service first and foremost. I really enjoyed the onion petals. Think blooming onion meets onion rings. So yummy and such a satisfying crunch at every bite! The chicken d-lite wrap was also really good. Plenty of fresh flavors. Their sweet potato is actual pieces of sweet potato. I automatically thought sweet potato fries when I saw it on the menu but that was on me not to clarify. The waitress was also very helpful with ordering something kid friendly from their menu. My son really enjoyed his grilled cheese sandwich and fries. Overall, really great experience. Love how big the restaurant is and how each part of the yard has its own vibe. Will be back to try their cocktails and other food items.

Berta B.

My family and I decided to try this place downtown, which I've been wanting to visit for a while. We didn't have reservations, but we managed to get a table right away despite the crowded restaurant. I ordered the Yard Birger, their classic cheeseburger, which came with American cheese, gem lettuce, vine tomato, and fries. It was absolutely delicious! I also had a cocktail called the Berry Buzzed, made with Cazadores Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime, agave, and blackberry puree. It was equally tasty. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, making it a great place for families to enjoy a meal together. Our server was fantastic, even though they seemed quite busy. They were always attentive and ready to assist us whenever we needed something.

cynthia g.

Every time I end up here it's a good experience, great food and service, chill ambiance and the elote is a phenomenon, Overall chill we can come drink here alone or with my kid for dinner and both are a vibe, I def suggest this place good food and large TVs for sports

Gohar K.

After a day in Ojai hiking and sightseeing we stopped by here to have dinner, drinks and watch the Laker game. Very welcoming and friendly staff. The ambiance is great here, very nicely done. There is a bar in the middle, lots of big tv's on the walls. The food is also amazing. We ordered a few starters to munch on with our drinks. I absolutely love the nachos here. Probably the best one I ever had. I'm not kidding. So light and delicious topped with flavorful shredded chicken. Soooo good. A must try. The tortilla chips were bake so believe so it made it so light. The artichoke dip was also amazing so were the buffalo wings. We enjoyed the cocktails and the beer as well. Great place to try if you are in the area. I highly recommend. Usually bar food doesn't taste fresh and delicious but this place sure does.

Cheeseburger with gluten free bun and fries
Leah O.

Best bar food I have had in a long time!!! Being gluten-free it's hard to eat in a bar. I was extremely happy to find out that the Yard Bar & Grill provided gluten-free bun options. I haven't had a burger this tasty in a long time. The bun was not your typical dry gluten-free bun, it tasted just like a regular bun. However, the best part of this entire meal was the french fries. The way they are cut and shaped and fried are perfect for dipping in their very tasty ranch and aïoli sauces. The staff at this restaurant are extremely helpful and nice and I can't wait to go back. Update: I went back the following week because I couldn't stop thinking about their pub fries, and was able to get a gluten-free grilled cheese and it did not disappoint!

The speak easy
Dan M.

Stopped in to check out the speak easy and watch the prelims. Had a few drinks. Extremely super friendly staff. The location is super clean with inside and outside seating. I'll be back just because how kind the staff was. Check them out!

Melissa L.

So happy to have the Yard Bar & Grill now open in Ventura. I've always liked this space and thought the circular bar was cool so I was super happy that when the last spot didn't make it to see that a new bar and restaurant concept was coming in. The name, menu, and atmosphere fits downtown Ventura and is perfect for the little yard area next to iron & resin etc. A friend and I stumbled in for a late weeknight dinner and we were happy to see that the inside was almost pretty full. They have a nice round bar, plenty of tables and booths, plus some outdoor patio seating from what I could see sitting in the inside. The decor was cool, very Americana and patriotic. The restaurant and bathrooms were super clean, always a plus. Our server Gabby was a doll. Super sweet, helpful and attentive. She made our dining experience A+. She was checking in with us a good amount and when we had questions about cocktails and appetizers she was very friendly and helpful. It was nice to see that the restaurant was well staffed, everyone helped one another and the food came out pretty quick - but was hot and fresh. For cocktails we started with the Berry Buzzed and I would 100% get this again. Loved the blackberry flavor and the large lime garnish on top made for a pretty instagramable moment. They have a pretty extensive cocktail menu here. For food we decided to split a bunch of appetizers which was the way to go. Their appetizer menu here is pretty vast and I liked the more unique options. In downtown Ventura there are plenty of spots to get apps but at least here they do the classics well but also had some more unique ones. One of the more special ones were the fried artichoke hearts with a lemon aioli and these were fabulous. Crunchy and addicting. We loved them. We also got a side of French fries with all of the dipping sauces, because why not. And lastly we wrapped up with wings. The wings hit here and are some of the best in downtown Ventura. My friend and I are picky with wings and we really enjoyed these. We got half lemon parm and half elote (pretty cool flavor option) and they were both great. Love that they don't skip on the side sauces here either. Prices were reasonable given how big all of their appetizers portions were. A good value and an awesome spot to come with a crowd to watch a sports game or to just mingle and indulge in shareable bites. We didn't try any of their mains from the menu but everything looked/sounded pretty good. The yard bar and grill is worth a visit when you're in downtown Ventura next. The food and drinks were great, coupled with stellar friendly service I can see this spot doing really well. Wishing them lots of luck and I'll be back for sure.

Espresso Martini
Christina W.

Really cool space, with the restaurant side being visible from main street, and the speakeasy being visible from the back parking lot. It was funny because we struggled to find the restaurant when approaching the speakeasy, which has a beautiful outdoor seating area. I believe it's called The Hive. Theres one bathroom for both the speakeasy and the restaurant with only two stalls, so they were quite busy and one stall was out of toilet paper. We were seated immediately as a party of two on a Friday night around 8:30pm. Our server was friendly and attentive. Drinks and food came out pretty quickly. We ordered Ben's gravy fries which was delicious. The egg could've been cooked a little less. We both got the Morning Burger with tater tots which was a decent size and yummy. The food came with all of the sauces we asked for and we had everything we needed. For drinks we got an espresso martini with and without Bailey's ($1 upcharge), and Midtown Martinis. A bit of a pricey meal. Loved the food and drinks and I'm excited to come back to visit the speakeasy, its a great option, especially if you had to wait for a table.

Alejandra G.

Great food, live band, great drinks, service is awesome! Thank you Matthew and Manny the managers. First time here celebrating friends birthday. Has an outdoor patio with live music.

Devin B.

Stoked to see the Yard Bard and Grill come in and do it right! Located in the old failed disappoint Stout Burger location on Main Street, YB&G knocked out the execution with ease! Brought to you by the owner group of Cronies there's some creature comforts you'll remember and love like thirsty sauce, and schooners of beer but taken to a new elevated level! Think date night vs beers with the bros even though you can do both here. They've maximized the space with the main restaurant up front, a speak easy type bar in the back that was utilized as a storage room in the past and an outside seating area in the "yard"! Sophia our waitress was fantastic attentive and full of good energy! In fact everyone we interacted with was amazing and welcoming. The menu was elevated bar food and the cocktail menu was outstanding although I don't do alcohol, which I would like at least one NA beer option, but they did have a couple mock-tails that sounds fantastic but with my current diet wouldn't fit with the sugars. For eats I got the Goomer burger with no bun and added an extra patty and cheese curds on the side. The patty's were great size, the basil aioli was flavor packed and paired well with the beefy flavor and crispy pancetta! Execution was spot on and you'd never know they had only been open for 9 days! Looking forward to visiting again!

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Amazing food. Friendly fast service. The onion rings were bomb!! Highly recommend when you're in the downtown area

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My friend and I decided to meet here for happy hour, and it ended up being a great choice. I'd been…read morehere before, but only in the morning for matcha, so this was my first time experiencing their happy hour. The happy hour menu has a great selection of both food and drinks at really reasonable prices. We ordered the chicken tacos, the spinach and artichoke dip, and a drink, and everything was delicious. The tacos were flavorful, the dip was creamy and perfect for sharing, and the drink hit the spot. Service is pretty straightforward you place your order at the counter, and someone brings everything to your table. There's not a lot of interaction with the staff, but everything was smooth and efficient. One of my favorite parts was the atmosphere. The happy hour crowd was a nice mix of people, and the place had a fun, lively energy without feeling overwhelming. Since it was a warm day, my friend and I chose to sit inside. We had a spacious table with plenty of room for our food and drinks, which made it easy to relax and enjoy catching up. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back for happy hour. It's a great spot for good food, reasonably priced drinks, and a casual place to meet up with friends.

My husband picked a Winner! Usually, I'm the one researching and wanting to try new local…read morerestaurants. Ten Tigers is off the beaten path and I've met friends here for coffee but after 4:00 it transforms into Ten Tigers. Hubby read about their Smash Burgers so we split one and the flavors with chipotle aioli were the bomb! We've been going to Third Window in SB for our Smash Burger fix- no need to drive all that way anymore!! For $17 you get a Smash Burger that feeds 2 and perfectly crispy thin fries fried in beef tallow. They even serve chipotle aioli with fries- Best!! I ordered the special White Sangria which Is so good I had to order on repeat. Since it was Happy Hour, we also ordered the grilled chicken tacos for $8. We both thought those were tasty as well and their avocado salsa verde is the just like the one I make at home. Ambiance is well curated with welcoming outside patio feeling very open and airy with organic Boho accents and wood features. The servers were efficient but very friendly. Ten Tigers is legitimately a 5 Star - will Recommend highly! Since this review, we re-visited on a Friday evening and ordered the same drinks and meal. I can confirm the consistent quality of the food. This Friday night was hopping with several groups celebrating Birthdays. We lucked out and found one of the last open tables. The servers were very busy and took a while to clear off and clean our table - not a big deal because their priority is serving the tables and getting the food and drinks out to the tables. There is a longer line at the counter to order just before Happy Hour ends at 6:00. Tip- plan your evening to arrive earlier. Ten Tigers is now on our repeat list in Ventura.

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3.8(929 reviews)
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7.8/10 Another tiki lounge for the books! We sat outside,…read morewhich was really nice since the weather out here in Ventura is so good. The inside is pretty cool too: very eclectic and unique, with a lot of stuff hanging from the walls and Polynesian influence all around. Even the light fixtures are really unique and pretty. The one letdown was the bathroom: just plain white walls. So disappointing! Most tiki lounges I've been to go all out in the bathroom, so I was a little let down. Hopefully they change that someday. I got my original, the Zombie, my normal go-to tiki drink. It's pretty strong, an 8.9/10 for strength, and a little more bitter than other Zombies I've had. It comes in a super cute glass that looks almost like the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and honestly, I really wanted one just for the glass. It also comes with a whole interactive experience: the staff yelled "Oh my god, there's a zombie! Kill the zombie! Stab the zombie!" and I had to stab the flaming lime sitting on top of my drink. Everyone was screaming, and it was really fun. They did it every time somebody ordered one, and I thought it was hilarious. The menu is really eclectic with a lot going on: full meals, ahi tuna, salads, bowls, sushi rolls, appetizers, and sliders. We ordered the Spam musubi, my favorite. I don't know what seasoning they use, but the Spam was super tasty. I do wish the slice was bigger to even out the rice-to-Spam ratio, since there was a lot of rice. 8.9/10. We also got the salad with ahi tuna, which was really good. The ahi was a little more well done than I would've wanted, but still very tasty. They were out of the miso ginger dressing, but the vinaigrette was actually my first choice anyway, and it was really good. I just wish they'd put a little more on, since it would've added a lot of extra flavor. The size was a little disappointing, though. Service was really good. Luckily, we were seated pretty fast, and our server was really friendly and nice, checked up on us, and was a super cool guy. My only thing is the pricing on something like the salad. It was a very simple salad, just greens, tomatoes, onions, and mango, and $18 seemed like a lot for that. With the added ahi it came to about $30, which felt a little steep. Overall, 7.8/10. It wasn't a bad tiki lounge, but it also wasn't my favorite out of all the ones I've been to. Still a fun spot with a great vibe, a strong drink, and an interactive experience to go with it, and I'd like to go back and try more of the menu.

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