Ventura Happy Hours and Discount Dining
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There are plenty of Happy Hours to choose from on Mondays. After the weekend most people are ready to spend the night in. But for those not on a Monday through Friday work week, Monday is as good as anytime to enjoy a cheap break at the bar or restaurant.
Here are some of my favorite deals for Monday in Ventura.
For a complete list of Monday Happy Hours click here:
http://venturadollardining.com/monday/
At the Ventura Harbor you can enjoy Sports night at 805 Bar and Grill. Beers are $3 all night. What we love to do here is order one grilled sandwich which comes with a cup of soup. Then you can add on one extra cup and bam, we have a meal for 2 for super cheap. And it filling.
Rhumb Line has a Burger and Brew deal for $10.
The Greek at the Harbor is worth mentioning because it one of the few Happy Hours that starts at 2!
Not too many places have pitchers anymore and when you find a discounted pitcher, you are really getting a good bargain. At Winchesters they take $4 off pitchers for Monday Happy Hour.
Late night Happy Hour or reverse Happy Hour starts at 3 at Saloon BBQ till closing.
Barrelhouse 101 offers Happy Hour all day on Mondays only.
Another Happy Hour that starts early and goes all night is at Sea Fresh at the Oxnard Harbor.
These are some of the more exciting Happy Hours on Monday. See a more complete list with prices and times at http://venturadollardining.com/monday/
by Saturday is slim pickings for Happy Hours. Nevertheless here are a couple that are worthy.
If you want to see a more complete list with links, click here.
Beach House Fish is a rare Happy Hour Find for Saturdays from 2-5.
Grab a seat on the patio and watch the arts and craft vendors on the boardwalk at Alohas.
The ever dependable Café Fiore has Happy Hour EVERY day. Even on Saturday.
You can enjoy Happy Hour specials all day at Winchesters. $4 Bloodies and Champagne Cocktails.
Surf Brewery is our own home beer brewery. You can catch the taco truck here every day too.
This is an odd tidbit, but Bevmo has free tastings on Saturdays from 2-5. They will wave the tasting fee if you make a purchase. Which you probably are going to do anyways if it’s during the 5 cent sale.
by It’s hard to choose my favorite for Fridays. They are ALL my favorite after a long work week. I will try to narrow it down. Here it goes.
Click here if you want to see a full list with links.
The Greek starts Happy Hour at 2PM and goes until 7. But don’t turn the channel just yet, the belly dancing show starts at 7:30.
We have mastered the art of Brophy’s ceviche. A spoonful on a saltine cracker. Then a squirt of lemon, an dollop of cocktail sauce, a dot of horseradish. A meal for 2 for $6. But you have to get there early. This place is popular. And for good reason.
The Beach House Deck has an amazing Reverse Happy Hour from 6- close.
Say Aloha to the week, and Aloha to the weekend! Aloha Steakhouse has a beautiful patio lounge area screened by a glass. There are some yummy appetizers on the HH menu.
Café Fiore opens up the Tree house in the back on Friday so there is plenty of seating
Wholefoods Bar Rincon serves up a fish and chips plate fro $10 on Fridays.
All night is when you can get some amazing Happy Hour food and drinks at Sea Fresh while you watch the passengers board the fishing boats for all night fishing.
by You have almost made it. Wait, why not just start the weekend now? Here is a summary of my favorites. Click here if you want a more complete list.
Bombays Bar and Grill has a spectacular deal and is my first choice for a Thursday deal. They offer mini versions of their Gourmet Burgers for only $2 each!
Get taco Tuesday prices, but on Thursday at Peiranos and enjoy a nice view of the Mission.
It’s College night at Discovery Ventura. A beer and a shot is only $7. Not to mention Burger, beer, and bowling is $15 all together.
At Beach House Fish/The Deck you can get a bucket of craft Beer and a burger for $10.50
Wholefoods Bar Rincon has a Burger and Brew for $10
Another Burger and Brew deal at the Rhumb Line for only $10
Taste wine at 805 Bar and Grill for free between 7-8.
by Wine is popular on Wednesdays. Here is a list of places that make use of great alliteration to get customers in the door:
Meridians at the Seaward Shopping Center
Beach House Fish at the Pier
Winchesters Downtown Main Street
Bar Rincon at Wholefoods in Oxnard
Here are some other noteworthy Happy Hours that I love on Wednesdays. For a more detailed list with links of Happy Hours on Wednesdays, click here.
805 Bar and Grill has “Ladies Night” where 25% is taken off the total bill for Ladies only.
Milanos celebrates Lobster Wednesdays. Enjoy a Lobster dinner for $17.95
Its Wing Wednesdays at Bombay Bar and Grill. These wings are large for .50 cents each. Choose from 3 flavors. I recommend the Chili Garlic Lime. But they are all good.
2 for 1 fish tacos at Spencer Makenzie’s.
Barrelhouse 101 has a Wingman Wednesday. Buy one order and get the second one free.
Discovery Ventura has Burger Brew and Bowling, all for only $15.
Kids eat free at Maria’s Italian Kitchen with the purchase of an adult entrée at the Collection.
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Here are some sites I found that offer deals that are sometimes 50% or more off dining.
Type in your Zip code and buy gift certificates for sometimes more than %50 off!
I downloaded the App for my phone. There are a decent amount of deals that I would actually use. Mostly national franchises.
I’m constantly checking my Groupon App on my phone for deals on things I need. There are plenty of categories too. From beauty, Health, Gadgets, to Food Things to Do. I’ve used Groupon for sailing classes and carpet cleaning.
There are randomly some good restaurants in our area with coupons. They are better for Events and Activities
This one is fairly new but I suspect the options will grow. Not a lot of Ventura restaurants but worth checking out.
http://www.retailmenot.com/coupons/restaurants
Mostly national chains again but I saw some good ½ off deals.
http://www.activediner.com/us/ca/ventura/coupons-deals
I found this link takes you to Restaurant.com when you click on one of the deals.
https://www.doubletakeoffers.com
Type in your zip and see what deals are nearby. I found 3 within my area.
by I’ve decided to wrap up Summer by choosing my favorites for the year. Looking forward to discovering all new Happy Hours and gourmet gems around town.
Sea Fresh in Channel Islands Harbor (view post)
Lure Camarillo and Ventura (view post)
Beach House Fish on the Pier in Ventura (view post)
Café Fiore Downtown (view post)
Beach House Fish – $5 (view post)
Beach House Fish – $9 Build your own Bloody Mary (pictured)
Lure (view post)
Lure Baja Fish Taco $3 (view post)
Beach House Fish (view post)
Beach House Tacos
Taqueria Tepatitlan $5 (view post)
Beach House Fish (view post)
The Greek at Ventura Harbor (view post)
Rhumb Line at Ventura Harbor (view post)
Sea Fresh, Channel Island Harbor (view post)
Coming Soon – 5Points Ventura/Pacific View Mall area , The Avenue, East Ventura, Oxnard Downtown, Camarillo
by Fridays 4-7
Saturdays 2-5
taste a wide selection of features wines, beers, spirits for only $2
FREE if you spend $10
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Spinnaker Seafood at the Ventura Harbor $5
2 olives, no raw horseradish, rim wasn’t salted but the Bloody Mary itself was perfectly salted. Pint. Mild spice.
Brophy Bros Bloody Mary at the Ventura Harbor $8
Stiff! good job on that.
Very herbal, I tasted a lot of celery seed infused. Kamchatka, I try to notice what they use but don’t always get a chance. Well Spiced
Beach House Fish, the Deck, upstairs $9
Build Your own Bloody Mary. Choose your meat and Vodka
Look at all the crab that I got! and fruit.
Raw Horseradish, Very Spicy, Tangy A+
Lure Fish House
Oyster not included, although it was only $1.5
At this point I stopped taking notes. They make pretty good Bloody Maries in my experience. Well balanced, saltiness, spiciness, and tang.
by Beach House Fish/The Deck on the Pier Happy Hour from 2-5
Also build your own mimosa all day.
Café Fiore
Happy Hour 3-5
Amigos Surf Cantina Happy Hour 4-7
Watermark 5-7
Wine Tasting at Bevmo for a nominal price 2-5
Click on Saturday in the menu bar for more.
by Here is a list of noteworthy Happy Hours to try out near Main St.
http://www.banzaimarina.com/
Happy Hour Mon-Thursday 5-6:30
Half priced beer, wine, sake, cocktails
Deals on sushi and appetizers
http://www.cafefioreventura.com/
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-7
Sat- Sun 3-5
Mini Pizzas are excellent. We love the Mexicana Pizza.
http://www.lurefishhouse.com/menu/
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6
All Day Sunday till 6
Cup Chowder $3, Baja Fish Taco $3.50, Steamed Mussels $7
Oysters on the half shell from the Oyster Bar starting at $1.5
6 Charbroiled Oysters $9 garlic parm, parsley butter
Oyster Shooters $2
Wine $3 pints -$1 of
and more..
Exceptional Charbroiled Oysters. I’m kind of addicted now. I never cared for Oysters until I had these. They have been sort of a gateway dish. And now we are experimenting with all the different varieties at the oyster bar. The Oyster Chefs (what are they called?) are so friendly and love to share knowledge.
Happy Hour Mon 3-close
Tuesday-Fri 3-6:30
Wine $5, Well $5, Draft Beer $5, and more
Sunday Bottomless Mimosas $10 10-3
http://www.71palm.com/menus/01_bar_menu_french_restaraunt_ventura.htm
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-6:30
http://www.rookees.com/happyhour.html
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-8
Selected menu Items $6, $1 off Drafts, well, and house wine
http://www.thetavernventura.com/drinks.html
Happy Hour 5-8PM
Eclectic Selection of Beers $2 off
http://amigosventura.com/#!specials/
Fiesta Hour 4-7 daily
½ off Small Plates
Prices are already so good
http://www.watermarkonmain.com/content/happiest/happiest.asp
Happy Hour Tues-Sat 5-7
Wine $5, Domestic $3, Import $4, Well $4
Specialty small plates $5
Sunday Fun day 10-4
Bloody Mary $6, Mimosas$4
Sports and live music at the top floor
http://www.chicagosribsandmore.com/ordereze/Content/PageDetails.aspx?PageID=8
Sun – Thursday 4-7
Fri-Sat 4-6
Wine $3, Well, 3.5, draft $3/3.75
Appetizer selection with purchase of drink at bar $3.50
http://www.spencermakenzies.com/spencer-makenzie-fish-co-menu/spencer-specials/
Mon- Thurs 2 for 1 Giant fish tacos 3-5
Monday Military Mondays Show your ID Card or stop by in Uniform and recieve a 20% off discount on your next meal.
Tuesday Public Safety & First Responder Tuesday Show your ID Card or stop by in Uniform and recieve a 20% off discount on your next meal.
Mackenzie meals – For Light Eaters $4.99 Your choice of two chicken strips, one piece of tempura fish or one carne asada taco. Includes carrot sticks or fries & juice or water. Every Day
http://primesteakvc.com/happiest-hour/
Wines $4-5, Martinis $6
http://www.barrelhouse101.com/well_report
Happy Hour all day Monday
Tue $2 beer selections till it runs out
Wed 4-10 – 2 for 1 chicken wings
Sunday opening to 3 – Bottomless Mimosas $13
Their Happy hour is complex. Go there to enjoy many exotic beers. Service is very friendly and knowledgeable about beers.
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A few years ago I visited the restaurant, “Mon Ami Gabi” in Las Vegas famous for its Bloody Mary Bar. Like a good Mary disciple, I prepared lots the night before, so when the morning demanded, a Bloody Mary would be the appropriate redemption. Chilled Vodka on the side, I poured it in my glass and proceeded to the bar where every mix, garnish, condiment any one could ever want or imagine. From anchovies to quail eggs, my favorite garnish was the strip of bacon. I mean, Why didn’t we think of this sooner? Is not the bacon, the perfect benefit to the hangover? A salty meaty compliment to spicy tomato mixture during breakfast hours. I treat my Bloody Mary’s with reverence. It’s more that just a cocktail. Something about it makes you feel whole or energized. Sometimes its like an answer to a prayer. “Please cure me of this hangover?”
Now the Bloody Mary bar has come to Ventura. I will explore and make a list of my favorites.
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