Lure Fish House - (Near Santa Barbara, CA)

Christy Godkin Wonderful meal and great service! Many gluten free options. 2:3 oysters were great.

James Artichoke My wife and I really enjoyed our experience at Melvyn’s Thanksgiving. We arrived a little early but they offered to seat us right away. The hosts at the front were very friendly and cordial. We were very happy with our table location, frankly, we felt like big shots! We were greeted by Shelly our server very warmly! From the get go my wife and I agreed she is a (Professional) front of house veteran. Throughout our whole dining experience she was in step and a pleasant dinner guide. Our food was delicious! Our steaks and sides were cooked to perfection, the cocktails, wine and dessert made for night we will remember for a very long time, especially it being on a very busy Holiday as it was. When going out on a Holiday sometimes you have experiences that sometimes end up short. Thankfully this one was not the case. Thanks to everyone at Melvyn’s for serving us, you created a night that only few can achieve. We look forward to spending another special occasion with you all of you when life throws us an opportunity! Thank you again!

Meng Qi Our dinner at Lure last night was the perfect highlight to a deliberate detour. We’re on a road trip to Los Angeles, but purposefully chose Ventura as a mid-point stop to visit Patagonia’s headquarters. My partner, a graduate student at UCB, is researching a capstone project on Patagonia’s business philosophy. For us, this visit is about more than research, and it’s about physically connecting with the city and the ethos that Patagonia embodies. A huge shout-out to the team at Lure! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was excellent, the ambiance was perfect, and the service was outstanding. Highlights: The weekday happy hour (3 PM–6 PM) is a true gem. Standouts include the amazing charbroiled oysters ($8 for three) and the delicious crab cakes served with greens. Don’t miss the chowder. Its an absolute must-order at just $3. I’ve attached the menu for reference. Overall, it’s a fantastic offering of great food at an affordable price. Service & Atmosphere: The staff was wonderfully welcoming and efficient. Our food arrived incredibly quickly, with virtually no wait. As someone who often gets nervous ordering and tends to mispronounce things, I especially appreciated our waitresss patience and kindness as she helped confirm my order. Another highlight is the space itself. The decor strikes a perfect balance between modern and cozy, with comfortable bar seating. It was lovely to see several solo diners there, genuinely enjoying their meals. My experience at Lure was truly memorable. I feel lucky to have dined there, and it certainly made Ventura feel all the more likable. I can’t recommend it enough.

Jeffrey Sparrow This place is fantastic. The service is impeccable. The food is outstanding. No wonder this place has been around for so long. Well worth the money and time . Just check out how thick this bone in prim rib is on my plate.

Sammi We made a reservation for a weeknight dinner at Pucquio to celebrate a family birthday, and it was really special. We prefer outdoor seating, so it was nice to have the option, especially accommodating our senior dog. The service was exceptional – Kevin was our server, and we got to meet the owner as well. Kevin was really memorable, going above and beyond us to make us feel welcome and tended to. We started with the cebiche and chicharron, and for mains, we split the lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and adobo de chancho. Everything was super flavorful! My favorites were the cebiche – super bright flavors – and aji de gallina – I could eat that every day. For dessert, we tried their fried dough, which was a bit sour for our taste but super interesting. The menu is pricey, so we would come for special occasions, but we would be so thrilled to enjoy their stellar food and service again.

Yvonne Miles If you ever find d yourself in San Anselemo just off of Sir Francis Drake Sve west, is a delightful surprise, a Mediterranean restaurant called Insalatas! Reservations required as its a Michelin recognized resturant! We had their specialty Waygu Farmers Steak dinner, which was exquisite! Try it, youll be delighted!