Spencer Makenzie's

Cool local spot for fish tacos and whatnot. Solid food, local beer, nice peeps, chill Vta vibes. The play is to park at Transmission Brewery on Front St., have a beer on tap, then walk 3 blocks to Spencer Makenzie's. Trust me on this. You're welcome. 😎

Cool taco shop. Enjoyed a world famous fish Brooklyn style and a beef taco. Washed down with cool beer. Nice lunch. Resonable amount of seating with both in and outside choices. Taco down my friends.

Update: I love this place. I think I just ordered the wrong thing or had a bad experience. Get the Brooklyn style, skip the bell peppers, get the grilled fish. Their ahi thing with the avocado and the wonton chips is pretty amazing as well. I crave this place. I thought I’d update my rating. This place was just ok. They have a decent beer selection, fun and interesting flavors. The staff are all very very young people but they were nice. The tables were sticky, what you'd expect from a fast food spot. The food was just ok. I had to dump a lot of hot sauce on my fish tacos to taste anything. Very bland and needed salt. The quality seemed good though, fresh ingredients. I wouldn't even bother with the peppers and cabbage. I took them off. Too much, and dulled the flavor of the taco even more. The fish was not too fishy or anything. Seemed high quality. The shrimp had good texture. Maybe the vibe just wasn't there for me? It was crowded and loud and sticky. Why did everything seem so sticky? Lots of kids in here, that's probably why. I would go back here though, if I was looking for a crowd pleaser, something cheap and fast. Nothing wrong with the place, just not my favorite spot. Next time I'll probably do take out and head over to the beach.

Fantastic tacos! Second best fish tacos I have ever had. And the cheese curds are true Wisconsin cheese curds. Absolutely put this place on your taco tour.

Real choice to have a room temp bagged tortilla as your taco vessel, not a good one, just a choice. It’s hard to rate, the Brooklyn Sauce, cabbage slaw and sweet chili fire sauce all super good, but that was the best part. The grilled fish was dry and the tempura was over fried in bad oil. Overall, should have trusted the recent review referencing white people tacos, very much. Also glad I hit the happy hour, would not have been stoked paying full price for this

Awesome, iconic place in Ventura. They creative Mexican dishes at a reasonable price. Fish tacos rock. Local beer, too. This place is always busy.

Great “world famous” fish tacos, good location with laid back indoor and outdoor seating. I would personally suggest the grilled fish over the tempura fish taco and their selection of hot sauce is fantastic considering all is made in-house! Will definitely be back here

Gotta stop by here and sample all the tacos. Shrimp fish and ground beef. Try the corn tortilla instead of flour.

Those who know me on here know I'm a fish taco whore. I've traveled far and wide for them - and will do about anything for a good one. Spencer McKenzie's isn't a good one. It's a REMARKABLE one. The menu says it: "WORLD FAMOUS FISH TACO". Sold. It was outstanding. So much so that I ordered 3 of them. "Brooklyn Style". Furgeddaboudit! Awesome from the start, with loaded super fresh fish and ingredients 'n flavorful sauces - to the crunchy good finish. I came to eat so, that meant a side of the GRILLED MIXED VEGETABLES. I highly recommend this. The next day, I'm telling a friend and he says; "Did you try the AHI POCKET?" I didn't so - I had to go back that night. I ordered two of them and was close to stuffed. KILLER AHI! This may be my new fish taco favorite....like, on the planet. They've got a breezy outdoor patio with gas heaters galore and plenty of seating. Parking on their lot or easy parking on the streets surrounding. Nice bar area too with plentiful indoor seating.

Service was swift and accommodating during the second half of the Super Bowl. First time here and a variety of seats to assist with many group sizes. Outdoor patio area, counter stools for up close and personal fare. 2 top tables and cushioned booths to hold up to 6 people, comfortably. We like fish tacos, actually love them. But, we're all picky eaters as well. I didn't realize the fish tacos here were served on flour tortillas... which, for me, make me cringe. I wanted to keep an open mind. Although when we arrived, I was full from my meal earlier- I figured I can squeeze in one fish taco, a Michelada, and some fries. I got the tempura fish taco- because I love me some fried food! Already looking at my piece of fish- it wasn't as long as the tortilla. Which already told me, I'm not gonna eat the remaining tortilla and cabbage toppings- if there's not enough fish fillet. My first two bites and the remaining pieces of fish and all the veggies came spilling out. So, I had to wrap the remaining taco food up like a lil burrito. And there was still some tortilla flack that I left since the fish/ tortilla ratio weren't equal. Did the fish tempura, cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and yellow pepper taste good? Yes, with the Brooklyn Style mixture. And the additional Cayenne Hot Sauce. Next time I need to really read the menu correctly. The fries could be could just a lil bit longer for more golden crispiness.

So darn good!!! But, on the sign they boast that their cutlery and cups being biodegradable. Which is not true. Come on, be true to your word!

Pretty good local spot! I highly recommend the ahi taco very delicious & flavorful! We got the clam chowder and fish & chips as well and they were okay- chowder was watery & fish& chips were bland. If I go back, I will only go for tacos. Overall very beachy vibe! Decent service & spot!

The Workd Famous Spencer Makenzie's lives up to its reputation!!! I definitely recommend the ahi tacos to start. Made with fresh ahi tuna I could have easily put down three or four for how delicious they taste!!! The ahicado is a great side dish to split with a group! Served with crispy wontons it will go great with anything on the menu!!! The location has a great beach town feel and is perfect for the surrounding area. The staff does an excellent job to quickly prepare the food with awesome quality!!! I'm sure to revisit Spencer Makenzie's many more times when I'm in the Ventura a

Ventura, CA Great Fish tacos...order at bar inside to skip outside lines. Next time will order Fish Burrito!

Spencer Makenzie's is such a vibe. I really like how they have indoor and outdoor seating. My preferred place to sit is outside, just enjoying the sea breeze while eating seafood is a must. Their food was good, but not great. I am really disappointed in myself for not ordering the fish and chips, but maybe I'll save that for next time. We ended up getting the tempura and grilled fish which was pretty yummy. The tempura one was my favorite. Super nicely battered. We also got the ceviche and it was good, but had too much veggies and not so much seafood. It had a couple pieces of shrimp here and there, but that's all. We also got the clam chowder bread bowl. The soup was good, but the bread tasted kinda stale. Although the food was average during this visit, I would probably come back again to give it another try. I know it's a staple restaurant in Ventura county so I'll be back for more!

Went here for lunch while we were staying for the weekend at the nearby vintage trailer hotel and we loved it! Food was great. Ambiance is great and very upbeat beachy vibe. Service was very quick in spite of the busy lunch time that we were in. Their fish tacos were great and I chose to have them grilled! My 3 other friends also had the same and we all enjoyed it. We just walked from our hotel so I didn't know much about the parking situation, but I saw that street parking was easy and free.

I have been wanting to try SMF since I moved to Oxnard a month ago. Today was the day and nothing better than a Mother's Day treat yourself day. After seeing all the Yelp recommendations to try the fish and shrimp burrito, that is what I ordered along with a Lemonade. I was surprised to see the rice inside the burrito was white rice and the sauce is what gave it an orange color. I didn't taste cilantro so I am not sure if it was a cilantro lime rice in it. But it was good. They definitely are generous with the fish and I counted 4 shrimp in total in my burrito. Every bite had fish or fish and shrimp. The cabbage was not overkill and I feel it was relatively proportioned with the rice. The Caribbean sauce was interesting to me. I know that base is Frank's Hot Wings sauce. Frank's has a very distinct flavor and that was it. I think they just had some other spices to it as well to give it their own twist. I still liked it and I would put it on my burrito for bites where the sauce from the burrito was not visible. All in all, a very good experience and I want to come back. I had to park a block away but I didn't mind. It's a short walk to the bridge that crosses the freeway and leads you got the Beach Fish house wharf, beach bike path and the Crowne Plaza Beach area.

I was in town in Ventura for the day and I wanted to try something in the arrow and I saw that Spencer Makenzie's Fish was one of the most popular places in town. I had driven by it before in the past and I wanted to try it out. I got there in the afternoon in the place was packed. They have indoor section where it sounds like a diner set up and there's also a decently sized outside dining area where we can order for you to go or dine in the patio. It was a nice day out so I decided to eat on the patio so I ordered my food at the window. I got the ahi pocket, the ceviche, and also a fish taco. When I ordered they told me it was buy one get one free for the first taco so I got one that was tempura fried and also another one that was a grilled so I could taste the difference. Overall, the food was fine but not really for me. I had read through multiple reviews were the Ahi Pocket was recommended, and it sounded very good as well. It wasn't really what I was expecting (there was a lot of rice) but the ahi itself was really good so I mostly just ate that since I had ordered so many other things. When your food is ready, they will call you by your name over the loudspeaker and you go to the pick up window to get your food. They also have different sauces available depending on the level of spiciness. They also do have the sauces in bottles out on the patio tables as well. I thought the food was OK, and the team that works here was very friendly and accommodating. I ended up taking my food to go because there wasn't any available seating in the dining area. Street parking is probably the best place to park here. There is a small a lot connected to the restaurant. It's not huge so it's probably easier just to park on the street.

The 2 stars is honestly because the people that worked there were nice and the food was pretty. BUT putting a bunch of toppings on an unseasoned piece of fish still leaves you with a piece of unseasoned fish. I got this signature fish race grilled, there was too much shredded cabbage, the fish has no seasoning and it was insanely bland. I also got the clam chowder and it was the worst I've had in a long time for the same reason, a little salt and pepper goes a long way. I also ordered fries with lite salt and they rushed it, fries were undercooked and soggy. I wasted $30 on good looking food but the taste didn't match.

They do have a small parking lot and are a short walk to the beach. You can eat indoors or order for out doors. Food is fish tacos burritos clam chowder etc They have some very good hot sauce on the tables. Clam chowder was ok. The burrito Brooklyn style had no flavor fish did however taste fresh. If you're expecting your Parmesan taco shells to taste like Parmesan think again. The service was OK. The ambience was what I would expect for beach area. Please note that you use a credit card here. They charge 3% for use of the card and they did not post that anywhere in the restaurant.

Love Spencer Makenzie's so much! We used to live in the area and would come quite often. Now that we live out of State, this was our 1st food stop on our beach-cation this week. I love their tempura fish tacos a lot as well as their crunchy chicken tacos. My husband is a sucker for the shrimp/asada burrito. The chips & salsa are good; chips kind of remind me of Fritos a little haha. They have a nice patio & indoor seating, but taking this to enjoy on the boardwalk by the beach just makes it taste better somehow. My only complaint is prices seem a bit higher than they used to be while portions are a little smaller. Still a great Ventura staple and a must stop for taco goodness.

In person, it's great. However... Every single delivery order, there is always something missing. Which isnt a DoorDash issue, since SM's enter the orders separately into their system, as the manager confirmed upon calling for my LAST order where ionly received one item from a larger order. It's clearly an issue with the employees lack of attention to details. This time I ordered World Famous Fish Tacos, Brooklyn style - yet no sauce was added at all. Ordered extra Spencer sauce on the side, for three total tacos, and received none - either on the taco itself OR on the side. The Business Burrito was overstuffed with cheese and fries and hardly any Carne. Overall, as someone who really wants to enjoy this restaurant and their food, this is extremely disappointing considering how excited I was that they joined DoorDash.

Great little taco stand just a short walk to the beach! Stopped here for a nice lunch with a friend. Neither of us had ever been to Spencer McKenzie's . The menu seemed pretty extensive, but We both had the original fish tacos, and added avocado. The tacos were overall great - the fish tasted fresh, the added avocado was ripe and generous , I wasn't a huge fan of the flour tortilla as I prefer my fish tacos to be on corn, I can't really speak to the service because we ordered at the window and sat outside. My friend got an iced tea and they did not seem to have anything besides Splenda available for sweetening ( no sugar) when we asked at the front window. Otherwise, the staff we interacted with was friendly and helpful. overall it was a good experience, and we will be back

I've driven past this place so many times, but I've never tried it before today. The most recent reviews are not the best, even so I still wanted to give it a try because like I mentioned before I've passed by this place so many times before. I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl. Although it's not the best clam chowder I've ever tried ( best I've tried was in Seattle!! ) it was still good. I did however add a little bit of salt and pepper to it. The bread was delicious! I would go back based on that alone. I'm still a little curious about they fish tacos, but with those prices I don't know if I will try them. The service was good and fast. I picked in a little inside the restaurant and noticed they have seating available inside, but you need to ask a hostess to seat you there. We decided to seat out side which was fine. I like that they have patio heaters for chilly days like today. One bad thing is that it was difficult to find a parking spot nearby. I'm glad I got to finally try it!

The reviews don't lie- this casual diner is bomb. The Ahi Tacos were delicious, and in my opinion, BETTER than the Fish Tacos. Fish Tacos & Clam Chowder bowl were bland. But the honest surprise winner was the WONTONS. WONTONS WONTONS WONTONS! Sweet, tangy, cheap, & delicious- 10/10. ($0.75/each during happy hour). Happy Hour 3pm-6pm. Best Sauce: Sweet Chili Fire

Located in the heart of downtown Ventura you will enjoy delicious food here. Everything was flavorful and the portion's are very generous. Service is fast and very friendly. I enjoyed a grilled octopus taco, a ceviche and a guacamole. The octopus was plump, soft and perfectly cooked. The chips are fresh and made on-site. They also have a rather nice beer selection. Dine inside or al-fresco. They have on site parking too. Basically a total package for your casual dining pleasure. Highly recommend!

Very delicious tacos. Great deal for happy hour too. If you have not tried these i definitely recommend them as they are very tasty and are packed with colorful veggies.

Tacos were bland. The chips were like store chips. Salsa was also bland. Total bummer.

I love this place! I come here every time I go to Ventura. I love that you can either sit inside or outside and it's just a few blocks from the beach! Parking is super easy. It's very popular so there is usually a line however, today when we went on a Sunday afternoon, we didn't have to wait at all. We sat at the bar and our server was very sweet and our food came quickly! I normally get the shrimp burrito with their amazing sauces however, this time I decided to go with a crunchy shrimp taco. I wasn't a huge fan of all of the salt that was on the crunchy taco shell. It was a little too much for me, but I still enjoyed it. This place is a perfect little lunch grab before heading back to Los Angeles. Their sauces are so good. I even bought myself my own personal bottle. I will definitely be back!

Yes, quite literally the best fish taco in the world. Fast, friendly service. Tasty fries and great hot sauces to choose from. Excellent..

Incredible fish and shrimp burrito, paired well with the sweet chili fire sauce Carne asada tacos did not impress me and the chips and salsa were bland. I would definitely come back here and try other menu items in addition to the burrito.

So I've tried over the past several years to give them the benefit of the doubt that the food was just having an "off night". I give up. The quality is just consistently poor. They're phoning it in. This time I didn't even eat everything I ordered. For what they charge the food quality needs to at least be as consistently good as it was before they were "discovered ". The ahi poke used to be a not to miss go to, today I just left it on the plate. It looked and tasted old and frozen. The ahi was brown! The rice was a solid mass. The grilled fish taco was served in some stale tortilla with more red pepper than fish. It's just not worth pretending they care anymore.

Cute roadside stand with seafood, fish and chips, burgers, etc. Lots of tables outside and a few inside. I recommend sitting outside if you're sensitive to loud interiors, though. Service was quick and friendly, although we didn't receive the hard cider we ordered. We had: Surf and Turf Burrito - stuffed FULL of steak, shrimp and fries. So big my wife ate half and took home the rest. She LOVED all the flavors inside and did dress it up a bit with one of their signature salsas.* *Grilled Halibut with fresh veg - clean, simple, light, healthful and delicious. *1 pc batter-fried fish - glad we tried just one piece instead of ordering the plate. The fish is way too heavily battered for our taste. When I cut it in half I could see about a finger-sized piece of fish surrounded by enough batter to make it look huge. It was doughy and mushy inside. Would definitely go back again and will just avoid the fried, battered offerings.

Today was our first time trying Spencer's and overall we were very happy. Our order included 3 items , The grill fish and shrimp burrito , fish and chips and clam chowder in a bread bowl. With two Arnold palmers and a beer our total was $55.80 which is a great price point. The burrito was voted American best burrito and honestly we were expecting just a tad more. While the burrito did have incredible flavor and a nice crunch inside we did feel like it was lacking a sauce. The Spencer sauce was a great addition but something a bit tangier. The provided table sauce was amazing just not something we would personally pair with the burrito. We did did run into the problem of the four tortilla breaking down after getting closer to the end. Both fish and chips and clam chowder were a great staple and cooked well! The vibe was an amazing, a very relaxed restaurant which is great change of pace. The staff are amazing too, always bring whatever you need never pushy and super accommodating. Overall a great place to try again, I would love to try other items from the menu, the fish tacos and the calamari are definitely on our list next, will be coming back !

Couldnt snap a pic since i was driving through and demolising my meal but hear me out... Cool little spot that is aesthetically please but delivers on the flavors of their food. I got the clam chowder and their seared tuna pocket, both of which were very yummy! They took my order over the phone and had different windows for orders which was fast and efficient! Check them out

Good service, & it didn't take long for us to get our food. Everything was decently priced & the tempura fish tacos were fire, they look dry in the picture but I promise you they had the perfect amount of sauce & were perfectly fried without being greasy. Their micheladas are also good; a bit spicy & made with clamato. The ahi pocket was alright 5/10

No doubt about it! A must visit destination when you're in Ventura! Fish N Chips 9/10- clam chowder 8/10! Definitely a local favorite and place I can't get enough of!

The food was da ‼ service was the server named Joseph had me Little ol guy like me would recommend the parker burger

It's our go to when RV camping locally. The seafood (tacos, burritos, ahi pockets) are all good. Get the salsa's and sauces. Eat on-scene as some stuff doesn't travel well. Drink some ice cold beer while you wait (they have a really great draft selection).

A couple years ago the whole damn world was in the middle of some sort of health crisis. It was a big deal. They closed all the restaurants. You might have heard about it. Not being able to go out to eat at a restaurant just about drove me crazy. I started making a list of all the restaurants I was going to hit up when they finally reopened. Some, of course, were spots I had patronized for years, but most were places I had never been to. Like this place. I had never been here because they specialize in Fish Tacos, and I had no interest in Fish Tacos whatsoever. Zero interest. But during that restaurant shut down thing, I swore if I ever got the chance there were a whole hell of a lot of things I was going to try. So, I came here to see what the deal was with Fish Tacos. First thing I noticed was the price. Holy hell, these Fish Tacos are expensive! I didn't want to take out a 2nd mortgage on my house so I only ordered one. And it was way more complicated than I expected. I had to choose how I wanted my fish cooked, battered and deep fried, or grilled. Obviously grilled was the healthier choice, but I had suffered enough during the shut down to have to settle for healthy food. I ordered mine deep fried. Naturally. When I picked up my order first thing I noticed was the cabbage. I'm like, cabbage? Huh? Isn't this supposed to be lettuce? I mean, I don't even like cabbage that much. And there was so much cabbage I couldn't see the fish. I go to pick up the taco and, what the hell, they use flour tortillas? Who does that? And they didn't seem to be the best quality flour tortillas either, they looked like the kind you find in the bread section of the grocery store, not in the Mexican food section. So, right off, I was like, ok, it was a dumb idea to come here. I should have known better. But it was too late. It was lunch time and I was hungry AF. And I had this weird fish taco in front of me. So I tried it. And, son of a bitch, I liked it. I liked it a lot. I was totally shocked how much. All the parts I thought were wrong, the flour tortilla, the mound of cabbage, the fish... were all right. I totally understood the flour tortilla. It was the perfect tortilla to hold the taco ingredients. The fish was tender, moist and fresh tasting, and I enjoyed the crunch of the cabbage in every bite. All those "wrong" elements came together to make a pretty tasty taco. So, right off, I was like, man, it was such a smart idea to come here. I should have tried this place a long time ago. I've been back a couple times since that first visit. Now fish tacos are OK by me. They'll never be in my Top Ten of taco variations, but they're OK once in a while. Tonight was one of those onces in a while. I was in the mood for something different so I stopped by here for a Fish Taco. On a whim I decided to try the Clam Chowder and since it was Happy Hour I added on an order of French Fries and a couple Wontons. And a Dr Pepper. The Fish Taco was good, as was the Dr Pepper. But after that, it was all downhill. The Clam Chowder was really kind of mediocre. It had very, very few pieces of clam; it was mostly potato. It should be called Potato Chowder. The French Fries were underwhelming, kind of undercooked and limp. The Wontons were meh. I wouldn't order them again. But never mind the bollocks. I was happy I tried the chowder and the wontons, even though I didn't much care for them. The Fish Taco was good, and that's the reason I was there. I left out of here happy. To me it was a solid Three Star Fish Taco experience. Mikey C says: I'm on a submarine mission for you, baby,

I've tried this place multiple times and it's meh. Food is average. Tortilla tastes like it's uncooked. But the worst part of it is mainly the service, the workers look like they need to take a crap, very snooty. They don't acknowledge you. Even when you eat at the establishment they'll just pass you. Only nice part which is why I gave stars is location close to the beach. There's other places to go same food better service.

One of the best, if not the best, finds in Ventura. Too good for pictures. Small place with fast service, the best fish taco on the planet, and decent ceviche. The best part is the price. You get more than you pay for, which is unusual for this part of Cali. You will not regret this quick stop, and will want to visit again and again.

omg...what's happened to spencer makenzie's... ordered on line, and not the 20 minutes pick up time promised, more like 40...and the food was terrible...the guacamole was brown and the chips were stale...zuchini tempura was a glob of mush, could' t even eat it...the wontons were stale...if thats even possible...finally the fish and chips weren't eatable. $57+ and every item ended up in the garbage...was one of my favorite ventura restaurants, now i would't recommend it to anyone.

Spencer Makenzie's always has a massive line of eager people waiting to eat and I can't explain why, other than they're all first timers like I was. The crowd drew me here along with a co-worker's recommendation, though I now can't trust anything they say. My single fish taco was $7 which I'm willing to pay if it's worth it, which this wasn't. It was packed with filler cabbage, doused in sauce, on a flour tortilla (who does this?) and had the saddest piece of fried fish hidden inside. My husband liked the carne asada tacos, which are street tacos and $16 for 2. We also tried a cup of clam chowder and their wontons which we didn't finish. Overall, it was overhyped, overpriced, and I'll skip it next time I'm in Ventura.

Nice outdoor beachy vibe. The taco was gringo. It looks like the clam chowder was popular. It was more of a self service joint when sitting outside. Indoor dining had full service

Fish tacos on point huge! Wontons bomb! Happy hour you can't beat it!!! This is my every Thursday go to place.

I always stop by this place when I'm in Ventura. Easy to find parking, with indoor/outdoor seating. They are known for their world famous fish tacos, which I love to get tempura-battered. Also, must try their wontons, shrimp tacos, and local beers. My go to is the Topa topa. The staff is always super nice and food orders are super quick!

Halibut Fish & chips was great. The clam chowder has a nice taste; however, it was a little too watery. I'm spoiled from Pismo Fish & Chips clam chowder.

Stumbled upon this place looking for food in the area, was excited to try it because it had a pretty good rating on Yelp and have been dying to find a fish n chips place. However, in my personal opinion, I think this place was very much average. I got fish tacos (one breaded and one without the breading), me personally I think the one without the breading had little to no taste and had to use their dipping sauce with each bite. The breaded one was fairly decent. The best thing about this dish was the French fries. But I highly do not recommend taking anything to go because they use a closed plastic container which allows zero ventilation. By the time you get home, your food will be all soggy. The outdoor seating was amazing tbh, I liked the vibe of the fresh air and able to eat my food. The lady taking my order was super friendly and nice, which made the experience a lot better. But overall, I think this place is very average at best. Maybe you'll have a better experience than I did.

We had high hopes for this place but found the tacos bland and chowder pasty. Would not go back again.

What can I say, this place who lives up to the hype! My best friend, moved to Ventura, California, a few years ago, and I chose to drive up the coast to visit. Before I left, he told me, I had to try this establishment, for they have been known for the best fish tacos in the country! we literally were full off of these two items. And yes, we shared them. The fish was extremely fresh, and the batter was well seasoned. As stated, we shared because they gave us a hefty size portion. so it is safe to say that you get your moneys worth. Only thing that I would do next time is lay off of the hot sauces and peppers, lol. That might be a bit much for one's stomach in the future. Cannot wait to come here again.

Delicious fish tacos (grilled or fried - your choice) with a healthy amount of fresh cool cabbage, colorful diced raw peppers, & cilantro. We order them with the Spencer (tartar) sauce on the side & dive into one of the three types of yummy salsa type sauces. Hot & sweet! It gets busy, so normally a line. Service is quick, especially if you're eating outside or taking it to go. There's inside seating too, and good tunes playing. Bring cash & save the charge for credit cards. Usually a nice happy staff, serving burritos, tacos & now fish & chips. Yum!

Best fish tacos I've ever had. And I have tried thousands of fish tacos lol. I say this because the tempura/beer batter was super crispy but wasn't soggy later on as I've experienced at other places , fish is flakey and soft, super flavorful and fresh. I recommend getting the calamari taco and the tempered fish taco . All of their sauces are amazing so definitely put some of those on ur taco but the aioli that's already on the tacos is great too. Free refills on fountain drinks I believe, amazing table service, quick to clean up tables even on busy New Year's Day !

Great fish tacos! I got 1 fried and 1 grilled. Both were great. Got them "Brooklyn style" which just means spicy. I think they use their Caribbean hot sauce for the Brooklyn style. But I tried all the sauces and all of them were great! Washed them down with a local IPA on tap. Sat at the bar and had great service. Everyone was friendly. Clean bathrooms too.

So, I'm not 100% convinced I don't like this place yet. I might try it a few more times and then come back and update my review but this is based on the 3 times I have already visited and thus will reflect those experiences. The obvious thing to have here are the fish tacos, they seem to be a popular place with the local in Ventura. They are not authentic by any means, so don't expect the flavors from Baja at this establishment. Now having said that, the flavors they server are not bad. The grilled fish tacos, sauce they use and overall flavors are good. My only gripe is the amount of vegetables (cabbage mixture) that they put in the tacos. I thought the first time was just a fluke but the second time I went, my experience was the same. At some point I thought I ordered cabbage not fish tacos because they sure seem to pack it in which for me, ruins the whole flavor. I do have to toss out about half of the slaw mixture to enjoy the tacos. Again, it's not a terrible thing but I do think they throw off the overall flavor and your experience. Not to mention that all of the stuff I take out ends up in the trash, it is very wasteful. The third time I went, I specifically told them not to add too much slaw on the tacos but I think those instructions were never relayed to the cooks in the back because I got the same pile of slaw as before. I'm going to give it a few months before I try them again. I don't think it is a bad place, like I said their overall flavors are good, it is just this little quark that is annoying to me. Judge for yourselves and give them a shot, I will but not right away.

Perfect place to bring your family or to stop in for a quick bite. The portions were great on the fish and chips and they have beer on tap. The service was great, we were in and out! Definitely coming back!

I really like this Place! Great fish tacos and the Fish and Chips are Real Goood ! They Definitely know what They are doing. Cool Ocean View from Outside Seating . Don't forget the Happy Hour Two for One Tacos ????? Yep Tuesday-Thursday 3-5pm , I'm going for sure this week . You also can easily walk to The Historical Pier . Parking is Limited . You can easily find Street parking Usually. Enjoy the Good Vibes .