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Best Restaurants and Coffee Near the Ventura Fairgrounds

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Disclaimer: This is not a complete list of every eatery in the area. We tried to include only locations that are organic and/or locally sourcing at least a portion of their ingredients, especially those with relationships with local farms. If you feel there are other businesses that should be on this list, please let us know at [email protected]

Pricing Guide:

$=$1-$10/person
$$=$10-$20/person
$$$=$20-$30/person
$$$$=$30-$50/person
 
*Miles are listed in relation to distance from the Ventura Fairgrounds.

Restaurants and Small Bites within Walking Distance

 
Harvest Cafe (.04 miles) $$
Organic, Vegetarian, farm-to-table, coffee, gluten-free and vegan options
175 S. Ventura Ave. #104B 
M-F 8am-4pm, Sa 8am-8pm, Su 9am-3pm
 
Cafe Zack (1.0 miles) $$$$
Locally owned, local wine pairings, vegetarian options
1095 E. Thompson Blvd.
M-F 11:30am-2pm and 5-8:30pm; Sa 5-9pm
 
Channel Islands Juice (.03 miles) $$
Organic, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options
291 E. Thompson Blvd.
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm, Sa-Su 8:40am-4:30pm
 
Fluid State Beer Garden (.08 miles) $$$
Organic sourdough pizza, draft craft brews and cocktails
692 E. Main St.
T-Th 3-10pm; F-Su noon-10pm
 
Freedom Coffee (.04 miles) $
Organic, ethically sourced, non-refined, vegan and gluten-free options
Ventura Promenade near California St.
Daily 7am-2pm
 
Frontside Cafe (1.1 miles) $$
Local coffee and chef driven breakfast and lunch fare, some organic, vegan and gluten-free options
1070 E. Front St.
W-Su 7:30am-2pm
 
Limon y Sal (0.8 miles) $$$
Locally sourced traditioanl Mexican cuisine, vegan options
598 E. Main St.
Daily 11:30am-10pm
 
Lure Fish House (0.6 miles) $$$$
Locally sourced seafood wine and beer, oyster bar, some organic and gluten-free options
60 S. California St.
Daily 11:30am-9pm
 
Farm-to-table, gourmet small plates, cheese, sandwiches and wines. Market open.
222 E. Main St.
Restaurant hours W-F 11:30a-3pm, 4:30p-8p; Sa 11:30a-8p, Su 11a-3p
 
Surfer’s Point Cafe (0.3 miles) $$
Organic Coffee, tea, smoothies, Locally sourced housemade breakfast and lunch options.
204 E. Thompson Blvd.
M-W 7am-3pm, Th-F 7am-4pm, Sa 8am-4pm, Su 8am-3pm
 
Moofish Cafe and Aqua Lounge (.04 miles) $$$
Locally sourced, farm-to-table, So Cal fare.
450 E. Harbor Blvd. Inside the Crowne Plaza
Breakfast 6:30a-11am; Dinner 5-9pm
Aqua Lounge Lunch/Dinner/Cocktails 11am-10pm
 
Coffee, Tea and pastires, locally owned, pastries freshly made daily, sells out quickly
27 S. Chestnut St.
Daily 6am-3pm (or until sold out)
 
Rumfish Y Vino (0.6 miles) $$$
Gastropub, local sourcing, Central American plates, creative cocktails, some gluten-free options
34 N. Palm St.
Daily 11:30a-10pm
 
Palm and Boy (0.8 miles) $$
Coffee shop serving local coffee, acai bowls and toasts, locally sourced
451 E. Main St. #8
Daily 7:30am-4pm
 
Local coffee, light bites
92 S. Laurel St.
Daily 7am-5pm
 
Spencer Makenzie’s (0.8 miles) $$
Local fish tacos, limited seating
806 E. Thompson Blvd.
Daily 11am-8:30pm

 

Breweries and Wineries (walkable)

607 E. Main St.
W-F 5-9pm; Sa 1-9pm; Su 11am-7pm
 
Organic local brews
585 E. Thompson Blvd. 
T-F 4-9pm; Sa 1-11pm; Su 1-8pm
 
668 E. Harbor Blvd.
Daily 11am-9pm
 
104 E. Thompson Blvd.
M-Th noon-9pm, F-Sa noon-10pm, Su noon-8pm
 
76 S. Oak St.
Daily noon-9pm
 
Organic local brews
585 E. Thompson Blvd. 
T-F 4-9pm; Sa 1-11pm; Su 1-8pm
 

Slightly Further Away, But Worth It

CRAVE Gelato Kofi Bar (3.7 miles) $
Woman-owned, organic, ethically sourced, vegetarian and gluten-free options
947 Schooner Dr. Suite 105 (Portside)
Th-Sa 8am-6pm; Su 9am-6pm; M 9am-4pm
 
Butter & Fold (2.0 miles) $$
Woman-owned, locally sourced, organic, pasture-raised and grass-fed ingredients, small batch pastries and ethically sourced coffee
2126 E. Thompson Blvd.
Tu-Th 7am-3:30pm; F-Sa 7am-5pm
 
Lovewell Tea & Coffee (2.2 miles) $
Women-owned, ethically sourced coffee and tea and light bites
2271 N. Ventura Ave. Unit G
M-Sa 7am-2pm
 
Locally sourced, chef-led inventive California cuisine
1510 Anchors Way
T-F 3-9pm; Sa-Su 10am-9pm
 
The Little Lion (6.2 miles) $$$
Locally sourced, Woman-owned, seasonal modernized classic brunch staples, coffee, local craft beer, boutique wine
5952 Telegraph Rd. 
Daily 7am-4pm
 
Ox & Ocean (8.7 miles) $$$$
Locally sourced, farm-to-table, award winning chef-driven So Cal cuisine
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd. (Inside Zachari Dunes)
Daily 7am-10pm
 
Locally sourced distillary, tasting room and educational experience
3891 N. Ventura Ave. (Inside the loading dock)
Daily noon-5pm
 

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