VenTiki Lounge and Lanai, Best Craft Cocktails
Walking into VenTiki, you could be forgiven for thinking that you’ve stepped into a Shag painting. But there’s more to Ventura’s famed tiki bar than its remarkable midcentury looks. The drinks are strong, but inventive and beautifully balanced; the servers are friendly, efficient and knowledgeable; and the list of premium rums would put Trader Vic himself to shame. This is no mere vintage bar, but a reverent homage to tiki culture par excellence. Photo by @deeelizious
Bakery
1ST PLACE
Bread Basket
83 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo
805-482-1337, www.breadbasketcake.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Cafe Ficelle
2024 Ventura Blvd., Unit 110, Camarillo 805-312-7155; 390 S. Mills Road, Ventura, 805-941-3444
cafeficelle.com
Royal Bakery
4726 Telephone Road, Ventura
805-658-6030
Barbecue
1ST PLACE
Wood Ranch
1101 Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-482-1202; 540 New Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, 805-523-7253; 3449 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-620-4500, woodranch.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Marshall’s Bodacious BBQ
6353 Ventura Blvd. #18, Ventura
805-650-0650, marshallsbodaciousbbq.com
CJ’s BBQ
480 S. Victoria Ave., #B, Oxnard
805-815-3024, cjsbbq.com
Beer Tap Selection
1ST PLACE
Fluid State
692 E. Main St., Ventura
805-628-3107, www.fluidstatebeer.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Barrelhouse 101
545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
805-643-0906, barrelhouse101.com
Ojai Beverage Company
655 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
805-646-1700, ojaibevco.com
Bloody Mary
1ST PLACE
Social Tap
1105 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
805-667-8485, socialtapeatery.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Brophy Bros.
1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura
805-639-0865, www.brophybros.com
The Lookout Bar & Grill
2800 Harbor Blvd., Suite B, Oxnard
805-985-9300, the-lookout-bar-grill.local-cafes.com
Breakfast
1ST PLACE
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura
805-648-1422, www.cafenouveau.net
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Eggs ‘N’ Things
4020 E. Main St., #B72, Ventura
805-642-3190, www.eggsnthings.net
Allison’s Country Cafe
3429 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-650-1766, www.allisonscountrycafe.com
Brewery
1ST PLACE
Topa Topa
345 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-798-9079; 4880 Colt St., Ventura, 805-535-4366; 104 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-628-9255, topatopa.beer
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
MadeWest
1744 Donlon St., Ventura; 668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
madewest.com
Institution Ale Company
3841 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo
805-482-3777, www.institutionales.com
Camarillo Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Twenty 88
2088 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
805-388-2088, twenty88.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Waypoint Cafe
325 Durley Ave., Camarillo
805-388-2535, thewaypointcafe.com
Slate
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo
805-388-9888, theslatebistro.com
Caterer
1ST PLACE
DJ’s California Catering
2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura
805-850-0194, www.djscatering.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Danny’s Deli
3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-289-9200, www.dannysdeli.com
Season’s Catering
2646 Palma Drive, Ventura
805-339-9665, www.seasonscateringca.com
Cheap Eats
1ST PLACE
Spencer Makenzie’s
311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, 805-643-8226; 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8226
www.spencermakenzies.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Snapper Jack’s
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, 805-384-0334; 533 Main St., Ventura, 805-648-4555; 5100 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-642-5111; 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-494-9777
snapperjackstacoshack.com
Corrales
795 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-1043; 1951 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-6138
www.facebook.com/corrales2go/
Chinese
1ST PLACE
Peking Inn
330 North Lantana St., #31, Camarillo
805-987-8188, pekinginnrestaurant.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Chester’s
2216 Pickwick Drive, #6410, Camarillo
805-482-6564, www.chestersasia.com
Lee’s
2673 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
805-648-4811, www.venturaleeschinesefood.com
Coffee Shop
1ST PLACE
Simone’s Coffee and Tea
2848 Cabrillo Drive, Ventura; 7818 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-659-0860
simonescoffee.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Palermo
321 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-3070, www.palermocoffee.com
Singing Sun
1930 E. Main St., Ventura
www.singingsuncoffee.com
Deli
1ST PLACE
Danny’s Deli
3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-289-9200, www.dannysdeli.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Old New York Deli & Bakery
4972 Verdugo Way, Camarillo
805-484-3354, oldnewyork.com
Brent’s Deli
2799 Townsgate Road, Westlake
805-557-1882, brentsdeli.combrentsdeli.com
Dessert
1ST PLACE
Bread Basket
83 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo
805-482-1337, www.breadbasketcake.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Coastal Cone
1583 Spinnaker Drive, #104, Ventura
805-658-2837, www.coastalcone.com
Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections
2646 E. Main St., Ventura
805-667-9228, www.exvotochocolates.com
Diner
1ST PLACE
Busy Bee Cafe
478 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-4864, www.busybee.cafe
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Pete’s Breakfast House
2055 E. Main St., Ventura
805-648-1130, www.petesbreakfasthouse.com
Two Trees Restaurant and Taps
7822 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-659-3365, www.twotreesrestaurantandtaps.com
Doughnuts
1ST PLACE
Rolling Pin
2153 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
805-482-8711, www.facebook.com/RollingPinCamarillo
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
K D Village
3855 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-644-6778, k-d-village-donuts.edan.io
Master’s
1911 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
805-485-9474, www.mastersdonuts.com
Fillmore Restaurant
1ST PLACE
El Pescador
1305 Ventura St., Fillmore
805-524-9999
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Vallarta
563 Ventura St., Fillmore
805-524-3836
Ay Chihuahua
1145 Ventura St., Fillmore
805-524-4642
Fine Dining
1ST PLACE
Lure Fish House
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-388-5556; 60 California St., Ventura, 805-567-4400
lurefishhouse.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Aloha Steakhouse
364 S. California St., Ventura
805-652-1799, www.alohasteakhouse.com
Cafe Fiore
66 S. California St., Ventura
805-653-1266, www.cafefiore.net
Fish Tacos
1ST PLACE
Spencer Makenzie’s
311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, 805-643-8226; 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8226
www.spencermakenzies.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Beach House Tacos
668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
805-643-4783, www.beach-house-tacos.com
Snapper Jack’s
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, 805-384-0334; 533 Main St., Ventura, 805-648-4555; 5100 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-642-5111; 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-494-9777
snapperjackstacoshack.com
Food & Drink Festival
1ST PLACE
Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival
www.casapacifica.org/news/events/annual_wine_food_festival/
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Tequila and Taco Music Festival
www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com
Surf Rodeo
surfrodeo.org
Fries
1ST PLACE
Fluid State
692 E. Main St., Ventura
805-628-3107, www.fluidstatebeer.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Social Tap
1105 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
805-667-8485, socialtapeatery.com
Dargan’s Irish Pub
593 E. Main St., Ventura
805-648-3001, www.dargansventura.com
Frozen Dessert
1ST PLACE
McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream
3241 E. Main St, Ventura
805-650-6410, www.mcconnells.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Coastal Cone
1583 Spinnaker Drive, #104, Ventura
805-658-2837, www.coastalcone.com
Surf ‘N’ Yogurt
1038 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
805-643-8808
Greek
1ST PLACE
The Greek Mediterranean Steak and Seafood
1583 Spinnaker Drive, #101, Ventura
805-650-5350, www.thegreekventura.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Stephen’s Market & Grill
2632 E. Main St., Ventura
805-648-4200, www.stephensmarketandgrill.com
Greek House Cafe
2375 Sycamore Drive #5, Simi Valley
805-955-9899, greekhousecafe.com
Hamburger
1ST PLACE
Barrelhouse 101
545 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
805-643-0906, barrelhouse101.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Blvd Burger
2145 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
805-389-9200, www.blvdbrgr.com
Duke’s Griddle ‘N’ Grill
1124 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
805-667-8411, bitchinburgers.com
Health Food
1ST PLACE
Lassen’s
3471 Saviers Road, Oxnard; 4071 E. Main St., Ventura; 2955 Cochran St., Suite A4, Simi Valley; 2150 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
www.lassens.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Farmer And The Cook
339 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai
805-640-9608, www.farmer-and-the-cook.com
Rainbow Bridge
211 E. Matilija St., Ojai
805-646-4017, rainbowbridgeojai.com
Indian
1ST PLACE
Himalaya
35 W. Main St., #A, Ventura
805-643-0795, www.himalayacuisine.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
The Taj Cafe
574 E. Main St., Ventura
805-652-1521, thetajcafeventura.com
The Curry Leaf
5253 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo
805-482-8880, gotcurryleaf.com
Italian
1ST PLACE
Ferraro’s
2788 E. Main St., Ventura
805-648-7270, www.ferrarositalian.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Cafe Fiore
66 S. California St., Ventura
805-653-1266, www.cafefiore.net
Dominick’s
477 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
805-483-7933, dominicksoxnard.com
Capriccio
298 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-7115, www.capriccio-inc.com
Kid-Friendly
1ST PLACE
Toppers Pizza
805-385-4444 or 805-495-4444: 3940 E. Main St., Ventura; 520 Arneill Road, Camarillo; 2701 Peninsula Road, Oxnard; 2100 Saviers Road, Oxnard; 111 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard; 1416 N. Moorpark Road (Conejo Valley Center), Thousand Oaks; 2408 Erringer Road, Simi Valley
www.topperspizzaplace.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Busy Bee Cafe
478 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-4864, www.busybee.cafe
Snapper Jack’s
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, 805-384-0334; 533 Main St., Ventura, 805-648-4555; 5100 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-642-5111; 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-494-9777
snapperjackstacoshack.com
Margarita
1ST PLACE
Yolanda’s
2753 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-2700; 86 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-389-9922; 1601 S. Victoria Ave. (Seabridge), Oxnard, 805-985-1340; 590 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-306-9933
www.yolandasmexicancafe.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Limon Y Sal
598 E. Main St., Ventura
805-628-3868, limonysalventura.com
Rumfish Y Vino
34 N. Palm St., Ventura
805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
Mexican
1ST PLACE
Yolanda’s
2753 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-643-2700; 86 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-389-9922; 1601 S. Victoria Ave. (Seabridge), Oxnard, 805-985-1340; 590 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-306-9933
www.yolandasmexicancafe.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Best Place for Kinder, Gentler Libations
Rocks and Drams
14 S. California St., Ventura
805-667-8585
www.rocksanddrams.com
Newly opened this summer in Downtown Ventura, Rocks and Drams offers wine, beer and low-alcohol craft cocktails that should appeal to Ventura County drinkers looking for a quality quaff that won’t put them under the table.
While visitors will have to wait until a later time (and possibly a vaccine) to truly appreciate the stylish interior, Rocks and Drams’ outdoor seating on California Street just off Main enables the curious to imbibe in comfort and safety.
And there’s plenty to whet the appetite. The menu, which changes with the season, features soju in a variety of flavors (strawberry, dandelion, chocolate and more) mixed with premium bitters, cordials and syrups. Butterscotch, Mexican chocolate and nutmeg can be found on the bar’s recently developed holiday menu.
For something more straightforward, there are plenty of interesting beers (MadeWest, Topa Topa, Ventura Coast Brewing Company — just to name a few of the local ones) and wines (Manchese, Rabble Red and Bonfate) to consider as well. If you’re craving a snack, order tacos, sushi rolls, ceviche and other light bites.
The establishment is open Thursday-Sunday; It’s best to make reservations for patio space. If you want to have that Rocks and Drams experience offsite, pick up a cocktail kit to go — booze, mixers, flavorings and other elements needed to shake up that perfect drink at home. These make great gifts, too.
In addition to its downtown spot, Rocks and Drams offers a mobile bar — essentially a trailer that operates as a full bar on wheels — for rental. Even more cool, however, is the delightful AVA Tap Bike, with two taps for beer, wine or batch cocktails. Now that’s pedal power! — Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer; Photo by Andre Valdivia
Taqueria Tepatitlan
362 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura
805-653-0508, taqueriatepatitlan.com
Casa De Soria
1961 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
805-648-2083, www.casadesoria.com
Moorpark Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Carrara’s Pastries
144 Los Angeles Ave., Suite 107B, Moorpark
805-552-4250, carraras.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Lucky Fools Pub
75 E. High St., Moorpark
805-532-1500, www.luckyfoolspub.com
Cactus Patch
197 E. High St., Moorpark
805-529-9550
New Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E. Main St., Ventura
805-667-9085, www.immigrant-son.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Raven Tavern
1651 Victoria Ave., Oxnard
805-686-7683. theraventavern.com
Banh Mi Paris Sandwiches
1413 S. Victoria Ave., E, Ventura
805-620-0987, banhmiparissandwiches.com
Noodle House
1ST PLACE
Kao Ramen By Mama
573 E. Main St., Ventura
805-667-8393
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Pho Saigon
826 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme
805-240-9334, www.phosaigonporthueneme.com
Love Pho Cafe
550 Collection Blvd., Suite 120, Oxnard
805-485-1881
Ojai Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Boccali’s Pizza and Pasta
3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, 805-646-6116; 840 Ventura Ave., Oak View, 805-649-1057
boccalis.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Ojai Pizza Company
331 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
805-646-7878, theonlygoodpizza.com
The Ranch House
102 Besant Road, Ojai
805-646-2360, www.theranchhouse.com
Place For Craft Cocktails
1ST PLACE
VenTiki Lounge and Lanai
701 E. Main St., Ventura
805-667-8887, www.ventikiloungeandlanai.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Rumfish Y Vino
34 N. Palm St., Ventura
805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
Pacific By NoRu
394 E. Main St., Suite B, Ventura
805-205-9618, pacificbynoru.com
Port Hueneme Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Pho Saigon
826 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme
805-240-9334, www.phosaigonporthueneme.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Roxsbury Deli
443 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme
805-985-2504, www.roxsburygrill.com
Poke Land
601 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme
805-228-1988, www.pokelandventura.com
Sidewalk Cafe/Patio
1ST PLACE
Limon Y Sal
598 E. Main St., Ventura
805-628-3868, limonysalventura.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Rumfish Y Vino
34 N. Palm St., Ventura
805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
Taqueria Tepitatlan
362 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura
805-653-0508, taqueriatepatitlan.com
Simi Valley Restaurant
1ST PLACE
The Junkyard Cafe
2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley
805-520-5865, www.thejunkyardcafe.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Fire Island Grill
1230 Madera Road, Simi Valley
805-581-1999, fireislandgrill.com
Ali Baba
1464 Madera Road, Suite J, Simi Valley
805-526-8400, babacafe.com
Oxnard Restaurant
1ST PLACE
La Dolce Vita 1901
740 S. B St., Oxnard
805-486-6878, ladolcevita1901.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Sea Fresh
3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 805-204-0974, www.seafreshci.com
Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut
2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
805-985-9151, mrsolsonscoffeehut.com
Pizza
1ST PLACE
Topper’s
805-385-4444 or 805-495-4444: 3940 E. Main St., Ventura; 520 Arneill Road, Camarillo; 2701 Peninsula Road, Oxnard; 2100 Saviers Road, Oxnard; 111 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard; 1416 N. Moorpark Road (Conejo Valley Center), Thousand Oaks; 2408 Erringer Road, Simi Valley
www.topperspizzaplace.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Fluid State
692 E. Main St., Ventura
805-628-3107, www.fluidstatebeer.com
Pizza Man Dan’s
444 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura; 1413 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura; 450 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard; 2390 Las Posas Road, Camarillo; 144 W. Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark
805-658-6666, pizzamandans.com
Romantic Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Cafe Fiore
66 S. California St., Ventura
805-653-1266, www.cafefiore.net
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
The Ranch House
102 Besant Road, Ojai
805-646-2360, www.theranchhouse.com
Aloha Steakhouse
364 S. California St., Ventura
805-652-1799, www.alohasteakhouse.com
Sandwich
1ST PLACE
Urbane Cafe
4960 Telephone Road, Ventura, 805-654-1619; 1750 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, 805-485-4200; 29145 Canwood St., unit A-2, Agoura Hills, 818-597-9000; 1855 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 482-5747; 50 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, 805-496-7666; 2091 Madera Road, Simi Valley, 805-577-1000
urbanecafe.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Ventura Sandwich Co.
2700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
805-641-1915, www.venturasandwichcompany.com
Danny’s Deli
3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura
805-289-9200, www.dannysdeli.com
Santa Paula Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Hozy’s Grill
1760 Lemonwood Drive, Santa Paula
805-525-1068, www.hozysgrill.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Rabalais’ Bistro
861 E. Main St., Santa Paula
805-525-2109, rabalaisbistro.com
El Pescador
322 S. Peck Road, Santa Paula
805-525-8846
La Cabana
1259 Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula
805-525-8383, www.lacabanarestaurantca.com
Seafood Market
1ST PLACE
Andria’s
1449 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura
805-654-0546, www.andriasseafood.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Sea Fresh
3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 805-204-0974, www.seafreshci.com; 533 E. Ojai Ave., 805-646-7747, www.seafreshseafood.com
Ocean Pride
2894 Bunsen Ave., Ventura
805-644-4310, oceanprideofventura.com
Seafood Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Lure
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-388-5556; 60 California St., Ventura, 805-567-4400
lurefishhouse.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Andria’s
1449 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura
805-654-0546, www.andriasseafood.com
Brophy Bros.
1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura
805-639-0865, www.brophybros.com
Smoothie
1ST PLACE
Blenders In The Grass
607 E. Main St., Suite B, Ventura, 805-641-0916; 488 S. Mills Road, Ventura, 805-642-4557; 2508 Las Posas Road (Camarillo Village Square), Camarillo, 805-482-4507; 1225 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 805-985-0380; 1740 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, 805-278-1150 www.drinkblenders.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Harvest Cafe
175 S. Ventura Ave., Ventura
805-667-8386, www.harvestcafeventura.com
Nature’s Grill
566 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-7855, www.naturesgrillventura.com
Steakhouse
1ST PLACE
Aloha
364 S. California St., Ventura
805-652-1799, www.alohasteakhouse.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Wood Ranch
1101 Daily Drive, Camarillo, 805-482-1202; 540 New Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, 805-523-7253; 3449 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-620-4500
woodranch.com
Prime
2009 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-652-1055; 29020 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 818-292-5111
www.primesteakhouseventura.com
Sunday Brunch
1ST PLACE
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura
805-648-1422, www.cafenouveau.net
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Waypoint Cafe
325 Durley Ave., Camarillo
805-388-2535, thewaypointcafe.com
Social Tap
1105 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
805-667-8485, socialtapeatery.com
Sushi
1ST PLACE
Sumo
1730 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, 805-650-1122; 1714 Newbury Road, #C, Newbury Park, 805-499-9977
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
I Love Sushi
5722 Telephone Road, #C-7, Ventura
805-639-4009, www.ilovesushiventura.com
Anaba
1171 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
805-382-1230, www.anabasushi.com
Tacos
1ST PLACE
Spencer Makenzie’s
311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, 805-643-8226; 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, 805-643-8226
www.spencermakenzies.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Beach House Tacos
668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
805-643-4783, www.beach-house-tacos.com
Snapper Jack’s
4850 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, 805-384-0334; 533 Main St., Ventura, 805-648-4555; 5100 Telegraph Road, Ventura, 805-642-5111; 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-494-9777
snapperjackstacoshack.com
Thai
1ST PLACE
Rice By Mama
419 E. Main St., Ventura
805-641-0238
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Jasmine Thai
1145 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura
805-658-4861, www.jasminethaifusion.com
Sawasdee Thai
2887 Johnson Drive, #A, Ventura
805-642-8879, www.sawasdee-thaicuisine.com
Thousand Oaks Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Himalaya
720 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
805-409-1041, www.himalayacuisine.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Moqueca
1610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
805-230-3585, www.moquecarestaurant.com
Tarantula Hill Brewing Co.
244 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
805-538-1191, tarantulahillbrewingco.com
Vegetarian
1ST PLACE
Nature’s Grill
566 E. Main St., Ventura
805-643-7855, www.naturesgrillventura.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Harvest Cafe
175 S. Ventura Ave., Ventura
805-667-8386, www.harvestcafeventura.com
Farmer And The Cook
339 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai
805-640-9608, www.farmer-and-the-cook.com
Ventura Restaurant
1ST PLACE
Lure
259 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-388-5556; 60 California St., Ventura, 805-567-4400
lurefishhouse.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura
805-648-1422, www.cafenouveau.net
Rumfish
34 N. Palm St., Ventura
805-667-9288, www.rumfishyvinoventura.com
Winery
1ST PLACE
Topa Mountain
821 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai
805-640-1190, www.topamountainwinery.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Old Creek Ranch
10024 E. Old Creek Rd., Ventura
805-649-4132, oldcreekranch.com
Herzog Wine Cellars
3201 Camino del Sol, Oxnard
805-983-1560, herzogwine.com
Wine Tasting
1ST PLACE
The Cave At Ventura Wine Co.
4435 McGrath St., #301, Ventura
thecaveventura.com
READER RECOMMENDATIONS
Topa Mountain
821 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai
805-640-1190, www.topamountainwinery.com
Paradise Pantry
222 E. Main St., Ventura
805-641-9440, www.paradisepantry.com
