Ventura

by Melanie Wong 1 year ago

" . . . For nearly 30 years, the company behind Sriracha, Huy Fong Foods, used peppers supplied by Underwood Ranches. Now, the two companies are in the midst of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit, accor...

by curioussheridan 5 years ago

Baltimore hound and partner staying in Ventura AirBnb for a week in February. Carless, using Uber, looking for well cooked non-bland food and pleasant but not formal surroundings.(money is not the...

I am looking for a good authentic German restaurant in the LA area, and wondered if you had any suggestions. We used to go to Old Vienna in Ventura, and everything was so delicious. They had the b...

For the week before and the week of Labor Day, my husband and I will be visiting two different parts of Southern California. The first part of our trip we will be in Ventura County area. Because I ...

I recently moved to Santa Barbara but haven't had the chance to explore the area much. I get the sense that excellent Chinese options in the area are few and far between, especially when it comes t...

by SIMIHOUND 5 years ago

Hi, Just received a note from the Ventura Fish Company, essentially a fishing boat that appears at the docks with fresh fish. This time they are offering frozen whole albacore at $2.00 a pound. No ...

Hello all you wonderful chowhounds who tell us newcomers where to eat well. We went to a place called Spencers Fish Tacos in Ventura and let me tell you the "Giant Fish Taco" was a real bust! It wa...

by Snackish 14 years ago

My favorite Thai places in Ventura County are, I think, in order Chai Thai in Oxnard Blue Elephant in Port Hueneme Charn Thai in Camarillo Pookie's Westlake Thai Tipp's Thai, Ventura Sawadee...

Anyone know where to buy fresh mussels and clams in Ventura County? Please don't say Whole Foods. Fresh is important. Thanks in advance.

Hi Chowhounds We're London UK family, finally taking the trip we had planned two years ago....but weren't able to make. We had a list of good places (from Chowhound - of course!) but things mig...

Anybody have an opinion of Johnny's Mexican restaurant in Ventura, CA. I heard they have great burritos. What's good and how much?

by SIMIHOUND 6 years ago

Just got an unexpected email from VFC saying they have caught large amounts of albacore and will be at the Ventura Harbor (Spinnaker Drive) docks on 4/26 from 8a-4p and on 4/27 from 9a-3p. They wil...

Slim pickings in the restaurant department - SoupPlantation was the best we could find one day. Tried Safire, a Zagat rated bistro in eastern Camarillo. The place was deserted on a Sunday nig...

by SIMIHOUND 7 years ago

I just received an email saying the boats will be in with tuna, mahi-mahi, shark, opah, and more depending on the catch. You can buy small or large amounts already cleaned and ready to take home to...

I am looking for anything West of Thousand Oaks - Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura. There are slim postings on the site...come on ChowHounders post your recommendations!

by perk 9 years ago

I'm renting a beach house in Oxnard in March. What are the best restaurants around there for lunch and dinner? Want places with good food....and wine. Thanks! Can be high end or casual.

by SilverlakeGirl 7 years ago

I am planning a VERY casual dinner party for about 25 people in Ventura. My leading venues, neither of which I have dined at, are Brophy Bros and Lure Fish House. Has anyone had experience wi...

We are going to be spending some time in Ventura. Any great places?

by edgrimley 7 years ago

Will be diving Channel Islands and looking for a good night before meal and night after meal. In the past Anacapa Brewing Company was a good post-dive destination for a decent burger and good beers...