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Where to eat in Ventura

8 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Ventura. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Ventura

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    Busy Bee Cafe

    This campy 1950s style diner on Main has become a Ventura landmark. Pop in for a root beer float, raspberry-lime rickey, hot fudge sundae or one of many classic American food favorites.

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    Johnny's

    On the Westside, at 176 N. Ventura Ave., just around the corner from Main Street. A Mexican food institution in Ventura. Try their famous shredded beef burritos prepared "three way"—meaning with beans, rice, and cheese!

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    Taj Cafe

    One of the best Indian restaurants in Ventura. Dinner will set you back about 20 dollars a person.

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    The Sushi House

    Small restaurant near the beach that serves up very fresh, tasty sushi.

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    Tony's Pizza

    This is the best little pizza shack in town. It's perfect after surfing or hanging out at the beach. Also, the guy there will talk to you like he's known you for years. The pizza is thin crust style, and is very good.

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    Toppers Pizza

    The best local pizza restaurant in town. Great for the family. Voted the best pizza two years consecutively by Ventura County Readers Poll. Big televisions and great salad bar.

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    Winchesters Bar and Grill

    At the other end of old town. They have a large beer selection, and fabulous food! Quite a pickup joint, second only to Table 13.

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    Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill

    Good quality, fresh Mexican food.

    Daily 11AM to 9PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Ventura (CC BY-SA 4.0).