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Hidden gems: restaurants in Ventura
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ventura. Ratings are based from 390 places in Ventura
Spencer Makenzie's Fish
806 E Thompson Blvd Corner of Ash & Thompson 93001-2918
"Fish, shrimp and tuna tacos are amazing, love the fish and shrimp burrito, the Parker burger (fish sandwich) is super awesome and really enjoy their clam chowder as well. Most items on menu are fish s..."
Pete's Breakfast House Restaurant
2055 E Main St 93001-3505
"My first time here, I really enjoyed the atmosphere as it's a old style restaurant not some yuppy or hipster joint. Real food made by real people. Big menu selection guaranteeing the you can find se..."
Dargans Irish Pub & Restaurant
593 E Main St 93001-2628
"Pretty good food, honestly. My wife and I liked it enough that we went back a week later. At this point, I've been here probably 10 times and my only complaint is it's a bit pricier than I'm comfortab..."
In-N-Out Burger
2070 Harbor Blvd 93001-3708
"The place offers an awesome range of delicious food. I liked dining here. Staff members are always nice, prices are more reasonable than eating in the harbor or close to the harbor restaurants"
Rice by Mama
419 E Main St 93001-5650
"Stopped in for a meal by myself and chose the Mama’s Special, Avocado Curry with fried tofu and brown rice. Very good flavor. So fresh and the veggies were perfectly cooked with still a crunch to th..."
Paradise Pantry
222 E Main St 93001-2623
"Cozy place for lunch and dinner. Clean and inviting. I had the pastrami sandwich. Very good. Nice aftertaste of clove. Crispy on the outside but was a bit soggy on the inside. Friendly service. Fresh..."
Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2009 E Thompson Blvd 93001-3548
"Really enjoyed this place, with good variety of the meat options, nice atmosphere and convenient service."
Nature's Grill and Juice Bar
566 E Main St 93001-2629
"It all taste fresh. Not much seasoning on the stir fry, but the veggies do compliment it well. The salad was also quite good. Customer service was good too."
805 Bar and Grilled Cheese
1575 Spinnaker Dr Ventura Harbor Village 93001-4381
"Such a fun experience at a fabulous location. Not really "wine tasting" because you choose 1 bottle of wine to drink instead of a flight of different wines to taste but still a great value. The charcu..."
Coastal Cone Co
1583 Spinnaker Dr Ste 104 93001-4382
"Always a great stop. They have dole whip there so I stop on to grab one from time to time. The kids behind the counter are always nice and pleasant. Their products are good. It is also a great environ..."
Golden Egg Cafe
2009 E Main St 93001-3505
"We stopped in for breakfast on our way home and had a fantastic breakfast. The cinnamon roll was moist and sweet. I had the egg white scramble with fresh fruit. My boyfriend had the veggie scramble wi..."
Stephen's Market and Grill
2632 E Main St 93003-2802
"I was treated to dinner here recently on my first visit. The food was good, the service was good and everyone was very friendly. One unusual thing I noticed here - relative quiet. In so many restau..."
Toppers Pizza Place
3940 E Main St 93003-5224
"Old school taste. Very friendly and reasonable prices."
Snapper Jack's Taco Shack
533 E Main St 93001-2628
"This is my second time at this location and I’ve enjoyed it very much. My first time at snapper Jacks was at the Camarillo location and that has been my absolute favorite. I love their salsa salad a..."
Art's Corner Cafe
1907 E Thompson Blvd 93001-3436
"Always a perfect 10! Out go-to breakfast/lunch location and we're never disappointed."
The Jolly Oyster
San Buenaventura State Park 93001
"Such a COOL spot! Inside of the national park. The spot is a lunch area with food truck and dining spot by The Jolly Oyster. They have grills and really nice picnic tables to allow you to add your..."
Mc Connell's Fine Ice Cream
3241 E Main St 93003-4821
"Loved their chcolate covered strawberries flavor, also their pistachio amaretto... they give u cute tiny cups to sample flavors. Lovely and cozy ice cream place to share with friends and your loved on..."