Alamo Bar & Grill, 2311 Borchard Road, Newbury Park * (805)498-3115
Since 1976, renowned for its great tasting Mexican entrees, The Alamo is also the four time winner of "The Best Margarita" in the Conejo Valley. Once you've visited The Alamo you're sure to be back. Great food, great drinks, fair prices. Check out our dinner specials on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, until 9:00 p.m. Full cocktail bar. Catering services and banquet facilites for business meetings and parties. Major credit cards accepted. We're open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday champagne buffet brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at both locations. Located on Borchard Road just south of the 101 Freeway, near the Newbury Park library. Our fax number is (805)375-3135. Click here to visit our web page. Also, visit us at our new additional location at 5617 Kanan Road, Agoura, near CVS/Sav-On Pharmacy in the Vons center, half-a-mile north of 101 freeway. (818)889-5092.

Allison's Country Cafe, 3429 Telegraph Road, Ventura * (805)644-9072
This cozy and friendly restaurant serves a country breakfast you will never forget! We live up to the phrase "Comfort Food" and were recently awarded 2nd place for Ventura County's best breakfast! We are open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are known for our gigantic homemade biscuits and gravy, and our homemade raspberry jam which is made on-site and sold by the jar. Our complete menu includes hearty size omelettes, hotcakes, waffles, breakfast burritos, five varieties of sausage and mouth watering fresh fruit. We have a large selection of hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and salads including veggie selections. Salad bar and homemade soups. For those with special diets we have alternatives for you such as egg whites or beaters, cottage cheese and sliced tomatoes, and much more. Weekend specials include eggs benedict, chorizo and eggs, huevos rancheros, fresh strawberry topped hot cakes-French toast-Belgian waffles, homemade raisin cinnamon French toast, Chili Verde omelette, spinach omelette. Serving Santa Barbara Roasting Coffee roasted fresh and delivered to our door. Top quality service where they know you by name! Daily breakfast and lunch specials! Gift cards available. Ask about our "Weekday Breakfast Club". Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards accepted. Extra parking in back of restaurant. Click here to visit our web page.

Anacapa Brewing Co., 472 E. Main Street, Ventura * (805)643-2337
The Anacapa Brewing Company is Ventura's only restaurant and brewery. We serve fresh, hand-crafted ales and lagers produced in our 12-tank stainless steel brewery by our Head Brewer Adam Ball. Executive Chef Sandy Smith has created a wide ranging menu that encompasses themes of an All-American grill, Memphis-style BBQ and Cajun/Creole dishes. Just some of the menu items we serve are the Two-Story Brewhouse Burger, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Santa Rosa Roast Beef Sandwich, USDA Angus Steaks, Joe Daddy's Jumpin' Jambalaya, Filet Medallion, Pretzel Fried Chicken, Popcorn Shrimp and Asiago Cheese Dip. In addition, we prepare huge garden fresh salads, classic Italian pastas, gourmet pizzas, unique appetizers, and homemade desserts. We welcome families and have a nice kid's menu. With a wide variety of fresh, cutting edge menu items, there's something for everyone. Almost all of our food is prepared from scratch from our own special recipes. We have a late night happy hour Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. to closing when pints are only $3.75. Check our website for more specials like Thirsty Thursdays with $11. pitchers. Come in and enjoy a delicious meal in a 100-year old building or sit on our patio right off the sidewalk and take in the scene on Main Street. We're located just steps from the beach at California and Main Streets in the heart of historic Downtown Ventura. We are open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, and Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Our fax number is (805)643-0350. To send e-mail, click here. And to visit our web page, click here.

Art's Corner Cafe, 1907 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura * (805)653-5011
Serving breakfast and lunch every day until 2:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday from 6:30 a.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. Our good reputation began in the 50s with Don's original Hamburger Drive-In featuring the home-style burger which we still proudly serve today. Art will use only fresh ground beef and the finest and freshest ingredients in all his products including the same recipe for chili that Don used for his chili-sizes and chili-burgers. Art has also added a few more original items to his menu. You will be delighted! Pleasing you pleases us! Sketches of some of our customers by local artist Chris Martinez are featured on our walls. Come and see if you recognize a friend, and perhaps yours can be placed also.

Busy Bee Cafe, 478 E. Main Street, Ventura * (805)643-4864
"Coolest spot in Ventura" since 1984. 50s theme, quality 50s style food. Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, featuring burgers, fries, meatloaf, chicken pot pies, large selection of hot or cold sandwiches, soups & salads, pies, soda fountain favorites and daily specials. Also offering beer and wine. Select your favorite jukebox tunes from your booth. We're open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. & Sat. until 11 p.m. Gift certificates available. Located on Main Street in historic downtown Ventura near California Street. Click here to visit our web page.

Cabo Seafood Grill and Cantina, 1041 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard * (805)487-6933
Specializing in Mexican seafood. A visit to Cabo should be all about good times, good food, and time spent with friends over a frosty margarita talking about the one that got away, even if it wasn't a fish! Open daily for lunch and dinner. Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday including Menudo. Monday thru Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Gift cards available. Located at Five Points, Oxnard. Major credit cards accepted. We offer catering services. We serve most everything with fresh hot handmade tortillas. If you would like to take some home, they are available to-go by the dozen. Please ask your server. Click here to send an e-mail note or click here to visit our web page.

Cafe India, 1775 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo * (805)987-8537
Featuring authentic food from India, cooked in Tandoors (clay ovens) and exotic Indian curries giving our food a seductive flavor and tantalizing aroma. Serving Tandoori specialties, chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian entrees. Open daily: Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (now offering a buffet lunch also), and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy wine or beer with your meal. Food can be prepared "to go". Ask about our catering services. Gift certificates available and we honor most major credit cards. Located in the Camarillo Plaza between Arneill and Carmen Drive. Click here to visit our web page.

China Dynasty, 2855 Johnson Drive, Ventura * (805)642-8858
"Best Chinese food in Ventura County...since 1989! Just ask anyone." We serve authentic Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine for lunch and dinner and have a full cocktail bar. (No M.S.G. upon request). NEW: Weekday happy hour from 4pm to 7pm with food and drink specials. Our special dine-in this month, valid Sun. thru Thurs, (not holidays): Twilight Dinner including entree, rice and soup or appetizer for $6.95. Daily specials for lunch and dinner and we can prepare food to go. Banquet facilities are available with a special banquet menu. Restaurant available for special event private parties. The "Birthday Person" in your party can eat for free, from our special "birthday" menu. Call for details. We now offer catering services. And ask about how we can help sponsor your entire fund raising event by donating to your cause. Open 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. - Sunday thru Thursday until 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10:00 p.m. Located across Johnson Drive from the Century 16 theatres in the Toys R Us Center. Major credit cards accepted. Discover us today! A friendly greeting and a pleasant experience await you! For our complete menu, visit our web page China Dynasty.

Cottage Cafe, 2611 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura * (805)643-1231
A well-known Ventura tradition for over 27 years. Good home-style hearty meals...all of your favorites! Open daily for breakfast and lunch from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Extensive breakfast menu includes omelettes, pancakes, waffles, biscuits and for lunch we serve specialty sandwiches including roast turkey, roast beef, New York steak, top sirloin, tri-tip, chicken and chicken fried steak, and a variety of salads and vegetarian selections. Daily specials! Most major credit cards accepted. We now have internet access for our customers' use. Located on Thompson Blvd. across from USA gas station near the Medicine Shop.

Danny's Deli & Grill, 3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura * (805)289-9200
The only "real" deli in Ventura, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. New York style deli and grill featuring tasty corned beef, pastrami and smoked fish. Great breakfasts and omelettes with super meal salads, grilled entrees and pastas. Full service catering and bakery. Order your party platters now. Most major credit cards accepted. Located on Telegraph Road across from Pacific View Mall. Click here to visit our web site.

Evita's Mexican Cafe, 3868 E. Main Street, Ventura * (805)656-4571
South of the border, the familiar taco stand attracts hungry customers at almost any hour. Hot tortillas filled with succulent meats and fresh zesty salsas bring back the locals who savor their favorite soft tacos with cool refreshing drinks or even colder cervezas.
At Evita's you'll find the same freshness and flavors of Mexico perfected in all of our meals, from our soft tacos to traditional Mexican platters. Our popular fresh salsa bar invites you to accent your meal any way you like. Choose from four fresh salsas, zesty chiles, onions, cilantro and limes.
Like our Mexican cousins, Evita's made-to-order freshness comes with quick friendly service and reasonable prices.
Join us on this side of the border, at Evita's, where we've perfected the family taco stand.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served every day from 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Saturday until 10:00 p.m. - Sundays until 9:00 p.m. Beer & wine. Located on Main Street between Mills Road and Callens Road. Major credit cards accepted. Dine in or we can prepare your selections to go. Click here to visit our web page and menu.

Fantastic Chicken Rotisserie, 1651 S. Victoria Avenue, Oxnard * (805)985-3400
Now open for lunch & dinner. Dine in or take-out. This is a rotisserie chicken restaurant located in the brand new Seabridge II Marina Center at the corner of South Victoria Avenue and Leeward Way. The outdoor patio dining area of the restaurant has a beautiful and commanding view of the entire Seabridge Marina waterfront, docked with numerous private yachts and pleasure boats. This restaurant serves a very unique style of rotisserie chicken with such distinctive flavor and delicious taste that is not found in any other chicken restaurant, or, for that matter, any other chicken dishes in any restaurant. Only premium brand fresh chickens are used and they are marinated with a specially developed secret recipe of spices, slowly cooked to perfection in its temperature-controlled rotisserie oven. The chickens are then served with a good variety of home-style side dishes and dipping sauces, all of which are cooked and prepared fresh on a daily basis. The specially home-made "House Salsa" (with a "mild" and a "hot" version) is an instant hit with all its guests, particularly among those who love exotic spicy sauces to go with their meals. While the Rotisserie Chicken is the most healthy way of cooking chicken, this restaurant takes extra steps to meet the needs of some of its very health conscious guests by providing a good variety of chicken meals, wraps, bowls, fresh vegetables, fruits and salads, complete with low -fat light salad dressings. Besides individual and family meals, Fantastic Chicken also provides catering services for business lunches, meetings and seminars, private parties for all occasions. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ask about our delivery service. Our fax number is (805)985-3445. We're open from 11:00 a.m. every day, until 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday & Sunday; and until 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

First Street Family Restaurant, (formerly Kountry Folks), 2025 First Street, Simi Valley * (805)581-0447
One of Simi Valley's favorite restaurants since 1995. Serving breakfast and lunch every day, and dinner every evening (except Tuesday). Home style American food including omelettes, pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, eggs Benedict, top sirloin, T-bone, New York steak, hamburgers, soups and a variety of sandwiches and much more. Ask about our specials. Banquet facilities for up to 50 people. Catering services also available. Business hours: Monday thru Saturday from 6:00 a.m., Sunday from 6:30 a.m., (Tuesday serving breakfast and lunch only from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Most major credit cards accepted. Located on First Street just north of Los Angeles Avenue. Come in and visit us soon!

Kampai Japanese Restaurant and All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Roll, 2367 N. Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard * (805)983-3333
Now open! Our chef entertains with his skills as he dices, prepares and cooks your meal in front of you at your table! Lounge with satellite TV. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. Lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday until 2:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday open all afternoon, too. Dinners from 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday until 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10:00 p.m., Sunday until 9:00 p.m. Sunset Special Monday thru Friday from 5pm to 6pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 3pm to 5pm. Beer and wine selections. Special accommodations for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. A great way to celebrate! Reservations suggested. Major credit cards accepted. Gift certificates available. Located at corner of Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Blvd., in the Carl's Jr. center. Also, visit us in Victorville at "Daikoku Japanese Steak House", 12174 Hesperia Road (Bear Valley Road exit from the I-15 Freeway, then 2 miles east). Phone (760)952-1300. Come and visit us soon!

Le Petit Cafe Bakery, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura * (805)642-1191
Country French / California Cuisine with a quaint harbor atmosphere! Indoor and outdoor waterfront harbor view dining! We use only the best and freshest ingredients, with everything made from scratch by chef Jean-Luc. Incredible European pastries! Espresso, and cocktail bar! Open Tuesday thru Sunday for lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Private parties and catering services available. Most major credit cards accepted. Click here to visit our web page.

Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant, 4585 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo * (805)987-6465
The first Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine in Ventura County was the Mandarin House, opened in Port Hueneme (475 W. Channel Islands Blvd. near McDonald's, 805-985-5955) on July 4, 1980 by the Junior Wang family. The family then opened another restaurant in 1983 in Ventura (4020 E. Main Street, near Target, 805-654-0933) and then in 1987, a third restaurant in Camarillo (4585 E. Pleasant Valley Road, 805-987-6465). Serving Mandarin Szechuan cuisine. Consistently good food & service in a friendly atmosphere and fair prices for 29 years! Open daily: Lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Full cocktail bar. Food can be prepared "to go" and our lunch menu to go is available all day, every day. Our fax number is (805)987-6285. Ask about our catering services. Gift certificates available and we honor most major credit cards. Located across the freeway from Camarillo High School stadium, next to the Mobil gas station. "Eat well...Enjoy good health".

Milano's Italian Restaurant, 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura * (805)658-0388
Family dining on the water's edge. Waterside patio seating available. Join us for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week. East coast pizza & calzones, homestyle Italian cooking, specialty dinners, cocktails, beer & wine! Open daily from 11:00 am. until 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. January & February Wednesdays - special dinner (dine-in only): half pound lobster tail dinner for $16.50! Catering services available. Semi-private banquet room (and special banquet menu) for group meetings, parties or special occasions. Major credit cards accepted. A local favorite since 1984! Click here to visit our web page. Call us for your party rental needs, or click here for further information.

O-Sabi Japanese Restaurant, 5795 Walker Street, Ventura * (805)642-6200
One of Ventura's newest and finest restaurants is now open, serving chicken, beef and seafood dishes, sushi, sashimi, udon, salads, and featuring a large fresh sushi bar. For lunch or dinner, our chef prepares your selection as you watch, seated beside one of our 15 grills, teppan style. (Reservations recommended for teppan dining). Ask about our early bird specials. Outdoor dining available. Special arrangements for large groups, birthdays and other special occasions. Most major credit cards accepted. We're open weekdays for lunch, Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner daily from 5:00 p.m. (Sundays from 4:30 p.m.) Located near the corner of Victoria Avenue and the 101 Freeway, (former Elephant Bar location). Click here to visit our web page and come visit us soon!

Pete's Breakfast House, 2055 E. Main Street, Ventura * (805)648-1130
Homestyle breakfast & lunch, daily specials and homemade jam, salsa and syrup. Omelettes, buttermilk pancakes, waffles, cereals, sandwiches, hamburgers and salads. The most incredible biscuits and gravy in town! Only fresh ingredients used. A Ventura favorite for many years. Voted #1 in Ventura County again in 2007. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Pizza Chief, 7770 Telegraph Road, Ventura * (805)647-8888
Create your own pizza and have it delivered! Fast, hot delivery! Or dine in at this location. Pastas, fresh salads, calzone, super subs, hot wings and cheesy stix. Beer and wine served. Ventura's favorite locally owned and operated pizza house since 1976! Open from 11:00 a.m. every day.

Sal's Mexican Inn, 1450 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard * (805)483-9015
Editor's note: This legendary restaurant that we all loved, is now closed. Memories of Sal and his family will never be forgotten.

Spencer Makenzie's Fish Company, LLC, 806 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura * (805)643-8226
Becoming Ventura's favorite fish taco spot, known for the biggest and tastiest fish tacos in Ventura County. We hand-dip our fish to order. We provide a tastier and healthier alternative to so-called fast food. Our menu consists of items from Ceviche, seared Ahi tuna, grilled fish and shrimp burritos, clam chowder to Parmesan hard-shell ground beef and Asada tacos and many more items. We are also available for corporate and private events fundraisers and catering. We are an earth friendly company using zero trans fats oil which is turned into bio-fuel for vehicles. Our plates, cups and utensils are biodegradable and compostable. Most major credit cards and debit cards accepted. Come check out for yourself how great our food is and tell your friends. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday thru Sunday, (until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday). Take out orders available. Family owned and operated. Located 1 block from Best Western and Vagabond Inns. Click here to visit our web page.

Spinnaker Seafood Broiler, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura * (805)658-6220
Mesquite grilled seafood, steaks, chicken & ribs! Full cocktail bar. Open daily from 11:00am to 9:30pm (Friday and Saturday until 10:30pm.) Ventura Harbor location. Click here to visit our web page and menu.

Sportsman Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 53 S. California Street, Ventura * (805)643-2851
A long-time tradition for over 56 years in downtown Ventura, The Sportsman is known for excellent service and the best steaks and seafood specialties in town. We serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, we also serve breakfast from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Comfortable and cozy cocktail lounge and a banquet room for large groups and parties. Major credit cards accepted. Downtown Ventura. And to continue the tradition, visit our Camarillo restaurant on Central Avenue just off the 101 Freeway, now open for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. daily. (805)983-8668.

Sportsman Restaurant & Lounge, 4426 Central Avenue, Camarillo * (805)983-8668
One of Camarillo's favorite restaurants is open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:00 a.m. Our splendid reputation for tender steaks and delicious seafood specialties for almost 60 years in our Ventura restaurant at 53 S. California Street (805)643-2851, continues the tradition here. Large cocktail lounge with multiple cable TV's including big screen. Weekday happy hour Monday thru Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with drink specials and a special appetizer menu. We are proud to announce our entertainment, stand-up comedy every Friday and Saturday beginning at 9:00 p.m. Our banquet rooms accommodate large parties and we offer catering services. Most major credit cards accepted. Friendly efficient service. Come and visit us soon. Central offramp from the 101 Freeway.

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Take 2 Bar & Grill, 2815 E. Main Street, Ventura * (805)652-2106
Ventura's new hot spot. Comfortable and friendly, serving American cuisine with sandwiches, soups, salads, French dip, fish & chips, hamburgers, hot dogs and other selections you will enjoy. Daily specials and happy hour. Entertainment: Sunday afternoon from 6pm - open mic with Garry; Monday - from 8pm - Karaoke with Marlon; Tuesday - from 8pm - Karaoke with Matt; Wednesday from 8pm - Karaoke with Susan; Friday from 5pm to 7pm - Ron Sexton; Friday from 8pm - Open mic story tellers; Saturday from 9pm - live band California Shakers. Open for cocktails from 11am to 1:45am. Dinner from 4pm. Cozy fireplace. Most major credit cards accepted. Come and see Arvind's new place! A warm welcome awaits you! Located across Main Street from Ferraro's near Five Points. Click here to visit our website.

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Vagabond Restaurant, 760 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura * (805)643-1390
Best breakfast in town served all day 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. Special luncheon & dinner menus daily. Best hotcakes in the area! Also serving our well-known chicken fried steak every day! Weekend specials include the best eggs Benedict, two varieties of chicken noodle soup, roast pork & fresh roasted turkey breast dinners. Quick lunch service for busy business people. Major credit cards accepted. Beer & wine.

Winchester's Grill & Saloon, 632 E. Main Street, Ventura * (805)653-7446
Great steaks featuring Certified Angus Beef™, chicken, fish-of-the-day, burgers and a variety of exotic meats including buffalo burgers, ostrich and venison! We have 40 beers on tap and a full cocktail bar with happy hour 7 days a week from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Outdoor patio dining and a kids menu. Open for dinner & cocktails Monday thru Friday from 4:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Our kitchen is open until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. SPECIAL FRIDAY PROMOTIONS from 9:00 pm, with drink specials and giveaways. Come in and join us for lots of fun! Click here to visit our web page.


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