DOWNTOWN VENTURA
Dining & Entertainment guide 2013
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DOWNTOWN LISTINGS ALOHA STEAKHOUSE 364 S. California St., Ventura (805) 652-1799 alohasteakhouse.com The Ultimate Dining Experience – we believe that dining should be more of a pleasure, which is why we prefer deck shoes and surf shirts. Check out our breathtaking ocean views! Aloha Steakhouse features a menu of classic and contemporary favorites in an atmosphere that is warm and inviting. When you are here, you are part of the family! ANACAPA BREWING COMPANY 472 E. Main Street, Ventura aD Proof 805.643-BEER(2337) Client: Chicago Ribs Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244 anacapabrewing.com Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, Anacapa Brewing Company offers a great selection of handcrafted ales, aand menu of “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, ad Will run as is. If this proof meets your approval delicious and original meals and a warm friendly meeting place. Whether in a suit on the 1st proof, check off “FInal ProoF (aPProveD)” box, date and sign at the bottom. and tie or shorts and flip flops, you will always feel welcomed by our familiar staff of IssuE: DInIng guIDE 2013 notice: Please Fax this ProoF to (805) 648-2245 asaP long term employees. AMIGOS CAFE AND CANTINA 546 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 874-2232 amigosventura.com Continued on Page 4
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www.chicagoribsandmore.com Plenty of free Parking
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This restaurant not only offers a fun atmosphere with live music, but also has great deals on food and beverages. So finishing up surfing and come straight into Amigos for a cold beer and great Mexican food.
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Barrelhouse 101 545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura (805) 643-0906 barrelhouse101.com Follow the old coast route and recapture the spirit of San Buenaventura’s lively past at Barrelhouse 101 - crafting great eats, happy times and the biggest selection of AD PROOF specialty beers on tap along the Gold Coast.
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Wine Bar & Cafe Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 8am to Midnight EVERYDAY! Bakery Open 7am-Close Fresh Hand Made Pastries. AWESOME HAPPY HOUR! Busy Bee Cafe-Diner 478 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 643-4864 busybeecafe.biz Continued on Page 6
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The historic Busy Bee Café in downtown Ventura is open 7 days a week 7am to 10pm. Come and enjoy the 50’s with us! With over 40 years of experience in the food business, we work hard to bring the customer the best! BOLLYWOOD INDIAN CUISINE 500 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 648-2533 bollywood4.net At Bollywood Indian Restaurant, we are committed on providing you quality, fresh, and healthy meals. Our spices are guaranteed to be fresh, our vegetables are fresh and our meats are 100% reduce fat. Come enjoy our delicious Indian cuisine.
(805) 643.7115 capriccio.ventura.menuclub.com Authentic Italian cuisine offered at a reasonable price. An inviting sit-down bistro, Capriccio is the favorite of many locals. Owned by Jodie Cargnino and ran by a staff compiled of family and friends who have become family. CHICAGO’S RIBS AND MORE 692 East Main Street, Ventura (805) 641-0812 chicagosribsandmore.com Since 1982 Chicago’s Ribs and More has been satisfying rib lovers with its award winning ribs in a casual, family restaurant. Specializing in baby back pork ribs, but boasting a full menu of such delicacies as barbecued beef back ribs, tender chicken, USDA choice steaks, fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and now weekend breakfast. Full Bar Proof – Delivery – Take Out –Catering. Ad
CAFÉ FIORE Client: Rice Thai Ad Executive: Warren Barrett ( (805) 648-2244 66 S. California St., VenturaAd Executive: Warren Barrett ERIC ERICSSON’S FISH CO. Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2 over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, and (805) 653-1266 668“2nd HarborProof”, Blvd., Ventura “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof me eive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, Ad Will Run As is. If this proof meets your approval fiorerestaurant.net (805)PROOF 643-4783 on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom. off “FInal ProoF (aPProved)” box, date and sign at the bottom. Café Fiore is located in historic downtown Ventura, just blocks from the beach. Our BEACH HOUSE TACOS ISSUE: DIN NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP DInIng guIDE 2013 x this PRooF to booths (805)have 648-2245 AsAPwhich gives the restaurant a IssuE: comfortable loose pillow seating warm (805) 648-3177 and delightful atmosphere. Come sit by the warm fireplace or have a seat at our fully ericericssons.com stocked bar and sip some of our most innovative cocktails. We take pride in giving If you are looking to get away and just enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and relax in out utmost service to our diners and to make everyone feel like family. front of the water this is a great place! The seafood is outstanding! With an attentive wait staff and generous portions, there is no reason not to dine at Eric Ericsson’s on CAPRICCIO’S Continued on Page 10 298 E. Main St., Ventura
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More than 50 restaurants and live music venues, 100 plus unique shops and galleries and the crown jewel of the cultural district–the historic San Buenaventura Mission. Enjoy a wonderful stay in our charming and eclectic downtown environment!
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Aloha Steakhouse 364 S California St
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Amigo’s 546 E Main St
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Labyrinth Winery 607 E Main
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Sushi Marina 120 S California St
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La Petite France 419 E Main St
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Taqueria Vallarta 278 E Main St
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Lure Fish House 60 S California St
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Thai Peru Ventura 583 E Main St
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Barrelhouse 101 545 E Thompson Blvd
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Maria Bonita 256 E Main St
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The Habit 487 E Thompson Blvd
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Palermo 321 E Main St
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Cafe Fiore 66 S California St
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Rice Thai Cuisine 387 E Main St
Cajun Kitchen Cafe 301 E Main St
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Rosie Lee Imports 673 E Main St
Capriccio 298 E Main St
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Watermark/W2O 598 E Main St
Rookees Sports Bar 419 E Main St
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We Olive 294 E Main St
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Chicago for Ribs 692 E Main St
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Whirly Cups 377 E Main St
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Corrales 795 E Thompson Blvd
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Sans Souci Cocktails 21 S Chestnut St
Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant 593 E Main St
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Sicily Pizzeria 563 E Main St
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Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Company 806 E Thompson Blvd
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Star Lounge 343 E Main St
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Labyrinth Winery 607 E Main
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Sushi Marina 120 S California St
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Capriccio 298 E Main St
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Whirly Cups 377 E Main St
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the pier. Our Tapas Bar (upstairs) offers a full bar and HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday. Our Beach House Tacos (patio location) serves up some of the best tacos and other menu items right on the pier. LABYRINTH WINERY 607 E. Main St. Suite D, Ventura (805) 479-4869 labyrinthwinery.com The Labyrinth Winery tasting room in historic Downtown will offer our world-class wines including special tasting room only releases, various wine education classes, special events, and a lot of fun.
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cocktails, and an oyster bar serving a variety of fresh items that can vary daily. Lure specializes in Mesquite charbroiled seafood while also providing uniquely prepared selections by our chef. We print our menus daily to reflect availability and guarantee freshness. Our primary goal is to provide you, our guest, a fun and exciting seafood experience. So just remember, “if you are looking for a healthy and delicious dish… eat more fish!”
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RICE THAI 387 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 641-3573 riceonmain.com AD PROOF Voted Best New Restaurant in the 2010 Best of Ventura County in the VCReporter’s readers poll. Rice Thai offers many varieties of Sake including hot, cold & draft along (805) 648-2244 Ad Executive: Dave Stephens with many varieties of healthy teas and daily lunch specials.
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(805) 643-5832 rosieleeimports.com Rosie Lee Imports is the first shop solely dedicated to British products in the city. The friendly staff will be happy to help you navigate around the best of Britain, with teas, pies, candies and more. Discover why this is Main Street’s best-kept secret. Continued on Page 14
There’s a New Cookie in Town
Voted Ventura’s #1 all-american 50’s diner Fresh, Homestyle Cookin’
Daily Blue Plate Specials • Super Omelettes Gourmet Burgers • Chicken & Dumplings Old Fashioned Soda Fountain 50’s Juke Box Music
Breakfast specials starting at $3.49
served 7am-10am Mo n-Fri
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Specializing in small batch, homestyle baked goods sweet & savory 451 E. Main St., Ventura 805.643.5600
Voted Best Diner in VCreporter for 15 Years!
643-4864 478 E. Main n A Favorite Spot In Historic, Downtown Ventura
In the Mood? Try Real Food!
Located in the El Jardin Courtyard between California and Oak.
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Sunflowers On the Square Kitchen and Bakery (el jardin courtyard) 451 E. Main St. #8, Ventura (805) 643-5600 All cookies are handcrafted, made in small batches, and baked fresh using real butter, fresh eggs, cane sugar and local, California ingredients whenever possible. Available every day for Special Orders and Pick Ups. Call ahead!
(805) 643-6800 watermarkonmain.com The menu is a fusion of locally inspired cuisine and ingredients. It features a mixture of signature entrées including life altering steaks and seafood, rousing appetizers and shared plates, and delectable soups and salads to round things off. We Olive 294 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 648-6166 California extra virgin olive oil, delicious balsamic vinegars, gourmet food and elegant gifts. Enjoy a guided tasting at our bar. It’s always Happy Hour at We Olive Ventura -- the only bar in town where you don’t need a designated driver!
Spencer Makenzies 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura AD PROOF (805) 643-8226 White Sand Thai BBQ spencermakenzies.com 394 E. Main St., Ventura Client: Lure Fish House Ad Executive: David Comden (805) 648-2244 Spencer Makenzie’s was voted best fish taco by the VCREPORTER! Customer (805) 667-2120 Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and favorites include Fish & Chips, Ceviche, Homemade Clam Chowder, Grilled Ahi whitesandthaibbq.com “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval Salad, Hardcheck Shell Tacos, PocketsPROOF and much more! Experience modern Thai bottom. cuisine and fine dining in a vibrant, stylish atmosphere. on theParmesan 1st proof, off Ahi “FINAL (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the WhiteSand delivers the most authentic offering of Thai dishes and curries in ISSUE: DINING GUIDE 2013 NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP Spice-Topia Ventura. Everything is consistently fresh and generous in portions. 576 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 421-4417 Yolie’s Mexican Grill spice-topia.com 138 W. Main St., Ventura Organic and Fair Trade Teas, Coffees, Spices and Kitchen Discoveries. (805) 652-0338 We have plenty to offer! We prepare our food using fresh ingredients and have live Watermark on Main music and a beautiful covered patio for special occasions and parties. We are a fam598 E. Main St., Ventura ily owned business serving the freshest Mexican grill. Plenty of free parking in our lot.
259 W. Ventura Blvd. Camarillo (805) 388-5556
60 S. California Street Downtown Ventura 805-567-4400
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30970 Russell Ranch Rd. Westlake Village 818-651-6611
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