Allison Costa, food writer, restaurant critic, and writer of the blog Ventura Food Happenings. She recommends the following places to eat in Ventura:
Ladyface Alehouse and Brasserie
29281 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills
(818) 477-4566
Brendan's Irish Pub
1755 E Daily Dr., Camarillo
(888) 811-5818
The Garden Market
449 North 10th Street, Santa Paula
(805) 525-3613
The Local Cafe
1751 East Main Street, Ventura
(805) 643-0237
Petite Reve Cafe
1124 So Seaward, Ste A, Ventura
Hip Vegan Cafe
928 E Ojai Ave., Ojai
(805) 646-1750