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Local Places to Eat


The Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of a number of terrific cafes and restaurants, offering a wide selection of cuisines.  Below are some local favorites.

Don't miss Gourmet Night Friday, April 29 at 6:00 pm, when you're invited to join fellow attendees will be dining at the restaurants marked below with an asterisk.  Gourmet Night is a great chance to network with fellow archivists while enjoying the culinary offerings of one of downtown's highly-recommended restaurants.  It's a rare opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and maybe even meet your future employer or employee!

Gourmet Night sign-up sheets will be available at the Registration Table in the Crowne Plaza Lobby; please sign up by 2:00 pm on Friday, April 29.

Questions about Local Places to Eat? Contact Kyle Morgan <iamkylemorgan@hotmail.com>


BREWERY/ PUB / RIBS

Anacapa Brewing Company
472 East Main Street
Yelp: 3.5 stars, $$
.3 miles

Chicago's Ribs & More
692 East Main Street
Yelp: 3.5 stars, $$
.4 miles

Dargan's  (Irish-American pub)
593 East Main Street
Yelp: 3 stars, $$
.4 miles


COFFEE / BAKERY / CAFE

Cajun Kitch Café
301 East Main Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
.5 miles

Palermo
321 East Main Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $
.5 miles

Starbucks Coffee
607 East Main Street
.8 miles

Zoey's Café (live music)
185 East Santa Clara Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
.3 miles


FRENCH

71 Palm
71 North Palm Street
Yelp: 3.5 stars. $$
.5 miles


INDIAN

Bollywood*
500 East Main Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
.3 miles

The Taj Cafe
574 East Main Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
.4 miles


ITALIAN

Café Fiore *
66 South California Street
Yelp: 3.5 stars, $$
.3 miles

Capriccio
298 East Main Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
.5 miles

JAPANESE

Sushi Marina
120 South California St
Urbanspoon: 4 stars, $$$
.3 miles


MEDITERRANEAN/TAPAS

Jonathan's at Peirano's*
204 East Main Street
Yelp: 3.5 stars, $$
.6 miles


MEXICAN

Taqueria Tepatitlan
362 NorthVentura Avenue
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
 .9 miles


STEAK & SEAFOOD

Aloha Steak and Seafood *
(good happy hour)
Oceanfront, next to Crowne Plaza
Yelp: 3.5 stars, $$$

Watermark (lounge & wine bar)
598 East Main Street
Yelp: 3.5 stars, $$$
.5 miles

Winchester's Saloon & Grill
632 East Main Street
Yelp: 3.5 stars, $$
.4 miles


THAI

White Sand
394 East Main St.
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
.4 miles

Rice Thai Cuisine *
387 East Main Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $$
.5 miles


VEGETARIAN

Mary's Secret Garden (Organic Vegan)
100 South Fir Street
Yelp: 4.5 stars, $$
.5 miles

Nature's Grill & Juice Bar
(Specialty: vegetarian, also serves fish & chicken)
566 East Main Street
Yelp: 4 stars, $
.5 miles

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