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The Sidecar Restaurant
The Sidecar indulges Venturan’s with seasonally influenced, ingredient focused cuisine. Executive Chef Tim Kilcoyne incorporates the seasonal offerings of small local farms and purveyors as well as organic beef, lamb, pork, poultry and seafood for simply prepared cuisine. Since opening in 2003, The Sidecar has been honored by critics in numerous reviews, by both local and national press. We invite you to come experience the delicious offerings at The Sidecar. Since our menu changes daily, our past customers will experience a new collection of seasonal dishes every visit.
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79 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 79 reviews
5 stars
(42)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(54)
- fit for foodies(50)
- special occasion(41)
- romantic(34)
- good for groups(23)
- great for brunch(17)
The Sidecar Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thanks!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thank you for having an excellent menu for Mother's Day! It was delicious n fun!
It was awesome to know that the chef picks ingredients that are fresh n local! Wish you guys were staying open!! Hopefull a new space comes soon!! :)"
It was awesome to know that the chef picks ingredients that are fresh n local! Wish you guys were staying open!! Hopefull a new space comes soon!! :)"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
last days
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It's ashame this restuarant is closing. Lease is up! the service was great. the setting was even better, you felt relaxed with the piano playing and the ambiance of the resturant. organic, local food. can't ask for much more. wish we discovered this place sooner. hopefully the Chef will open another restaurant."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've driven by this restaurant countless times and always told myself I would bring my wife there someday. Finally on Mother's Day I made reservations and had an excellent experience. I wish I would have come here sooner, it is defenitly going to be a place we eat at more often."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Goodbye to a local gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have loved the Sidecar since moving to Ventura 10 years ago. The food is excellent (possibly the best gourmet burger on the planet) and the ambience reflects the retro 60s look we love so much. We love you Sidecar, and we will miss you."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Last Hurrah
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great to finally check this restaurant out before they close. Great food, quiet, and great service at a reasonable price. I hope they find a new location to open up a restaurant with a similar organic, local theme!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
good bye Sidecar
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"so sad to hear the hospital is buying the land and displacing this historic and adoravble diner"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best restaurant in ventura,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best restaurant in ventura, go before they close!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is great! Local farm
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is great! Local farm to table....great menu...Sunday brunch fantastic....just delicious food and reasonable priced...lovely old school charm..mellow relaxed atmosphere....we love it!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is one fabulous restaurant,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one fabulous restaurant, but unfortunately it is closing in May 2013 due to lease/developer issues. We hope that Tim opens a new place and continues the tradition of exceptional food offerings at a realistic and affordable price."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The grilled cheese night is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The grilled cheese night is way worth making the reservation for. My boyfriend and I couldnt decide two of the three gourmet grilled cheeses and choose to get all three. Sad to see this place go, the train car adds a lot to the ambiance"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Sidecar Restaurant has
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Sidecar Restaurant has quickly grown to be one of our favorite places to dine. Their food is fresh and true culinary experiences.
Great for dates, small parties, GREAT FOOD, and an active bar. T. I've had the deviled eggs, grass fed burger, abalone and pork belly in a spicy blood orange sauce to duck, and an incredible lamb dish on Valentine's day. The butter scotch pudding is pretty darn good as is the bread pudding.
The only other restaurant I can think of that may be of this caliber is Cafe Firenze in Moorpark, which is run by a 2x Top Chef candidate. Enjoy enjoy enjoy."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I am so sorry that Sidecar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I am so sorry that Sidecar is closing. It has been one of my favorite restaurants for a number of years.
I hope they find a new location and I will follow the chef wherever he goes!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Hope it's just a transition
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Sidecar is an institution in Ventura and one of my favorite restaurants. They'll be moving out of their current location in a month, so I can understand they're running out of staples such as Tanqueray gin, Bombay Safire, black peppercorns,and filet mignon. Still, they have a month to go, and not replacing inventory isn't acceptable, especially if the prices don't reflect that. We begin with the menu. The paper it was printed on showed wear and tear. What does it really take to print new menus? I ordered the special appetizer, pork bellies with abalone for $22.00. The plate was truly appetizer size, that's ok but not for the price, and the pork bely, usually a juicy meat, was dried to rubber as was the abalone. The waiitress was great."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They had alot of staff, but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They had alot of staff, but didn't seem to have it together. Could use some leadership."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 15 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
So sad that this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So sad that this restaurant is closing. It is a wondeful place!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff is always friendly,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff is always friendly, professional, and accommodating. Although the entrees range between $18 and $32, the food is delicious, unique, and expertly prepared. If you dislike great food then stay away from The Sidecar."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were there on Grill Cheese
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were there on Grill Cheese and Jazz night. I loved the camaraderie and interaction between the band and the tables of seniors who were obviously regulars and fans of cruner tunes. The banter was delightful. We were welcomed as if we were regulars too. Very nice experience. Food was good, but the people experience stands out most in my memory."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is always good, however,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is always good, however, more vegetarian dishes would be desirable. Great customer service. Love the 'grilled cheese / music' Tuesdays.....again, a vegetable (onion, mushroom, etc.) cheese sandwich option on the special menu would be appreciated. (The white cheddar sandwich with parmesan crust was very good, though.)"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Better City of Ventura Venues
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Grass fed beef; attempts sustainable agriculture, which is a major plus in this "reviewers" opinion; ambiance unique and much better than any chain restaurant; poor beer selection; average wine selection: one of the better venues in the City of Ventura. Probably not good for low fat or sodium., eg., salads are very good and fresh and not low fat/low sodium (might order dressings on the side to compensate)."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 20 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fab., as always. Especially
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fab., as always. Especially enjoyed the lobster bisque!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fablous Romantic Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made reservations for a romantic birthday dinner for my husband at the Sidecar Restaurant. We showed up to our reservation and were immediately shown to our table. The wait staff were very friendly and knew all the specials and were able to give clear descriptions.
The complementary bread was served hot, and the starter was fabulous. The entree was served with plenty of time in-between courses. I am definitely going to come back!"
The complementary bread was served hot, and the starter was fabulous. The entree was served with plenty of time in-between courses. I am definitely going to come back!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoy the food at this quality Ventura restaurant. On a Sunday evening, we had beef rib nachos for an appetizer--excellent! For entrees, we had a great tasting hamburger with my wife enjoying her fried chicken and waffle special. Fine service added to the enjoyment of the food. I recommend The Sidecar for a nice, casual dinner in a lovely room."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food with unique
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious food with unique tastes that we all loved. Thank you!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 24 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The salads from Sidecar are
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The salads from Sidecar are the freshest you can find in any restaurant. You can really taste the high quality ingredients in their dishes. They are modestly priced for what you get. It's a hidden gem in Ventura!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tim does an outstanding job
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tim does an outstanding job of putting together a small but gourmet menu of items that are fresh, local, and expertly prepared. The menu changes with the seasons and is reasonably priced with items that cover a broad spectrum. On the current menu for dinner is a 50/50 burger that is 1/2 ground sirloin and 1/2 ground bacon as the hamburger patty. A fabulous item and on the dinner menu. The best sweet potatoe fries and the best blood orange martini's around."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love that the kitchen uses
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love that the kitchen uses local and organic ingredients!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Huge waste of a lot of money!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was by far the worst dining experience I think I've ever had. The special Valentines menu was terrible! We expected to have a nice meal with homemade sauces, good sides, etc. What we got was stale bread, awful salad made only from Arugula with a small amount of dressing (NOTHING else but Arugula, very bitter), bad bad bad appetizers, tough cut of steak all finished off with what seemed like a stale hard dessert. We arrived at 5:00 when the restraunt was slown and it took 45 minutes to get our appetizer!
The bread we received was cold and hard. The pork appetizer (which was supposed to be something like pate) was a fat chunk of pork lunchmeat. The steak was a cut that I've never heard of and was tough."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 28 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Can't be beat at any price"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been their for years. Great service, food, bar service, selection. We have been going their for years and have heard from friends who came up from LA to stay overnight that the recommendation we gave them for "The Sidcar Restaurant" couln not have been better."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good and the restaurant and we enjoyed our food and our drink. I wouldn't hesitate to go back again in the future."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 30 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Well worth many a visit"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I'm not the most sophisticated diner, so, for my taste, The Sidecar is just unusual enough, without being beyond my ability to appreciate. The dishes we've tried, at lunch and at Sunday brunch, showed a thoughtful creativity, and veneration of available local ingredients, and were always well prepared...oh, and did I forget to mention, invariably delicious.
Service and ambience are really tied together, and thanks to the charming hostess/bartender/server, there's nothing lacking here.
Dishes don't come flying out of the kitchen, so, if you were hoping for an instantaneous, drive-thru tempo, well, don't.
Service is well-paced and feels, as does the food, 'individual', and I hope that conveys my impression of their excellence."
Service and ambience are really tied together, and thanks to the charming hostess/bartender/server, there's nothing lacking here.
Dishes don't come flying out of the kitchen, so, if you were hoping for an instantaneous, drive-thru tempo, well, don't.
Service is well-paced and feels, as does the food, 'individual', and I hope that conveys my impression of their excellence."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 31 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a good meal but it
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a good meal but it was not great. The menu is pretty limited."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
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Review 32 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the Sidecar !!!! We go
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the Sidecar !!!! We go there a couple times each year when we come Home to Ventura for the Winter ! My Parents use to Dine there when I was a Young girl ~"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Entrees were good but menu
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Entrees were good but menu was very limited. Nice atmosphere; good service and the entertainment was a a nice touch."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious and Calming
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place to take someone special. The service was great and food was outstanding! Definitely going back to try the other items on the menu. Price was just right as well."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had to miss Tuesday night's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had to miss Tuesday night's grilled cheese night. And we were surprised to see the grilled cheese on the Wednesday night menu, very pleased."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 36 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a very nice time. We
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a very nice time. We enjoyed the music and atmosphere."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food came prepared as ordered.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food came prepared as ordered. Server very accommodating even when I forgot to request no pepper!! Can't wait to bring my brother here, the sous chefs were awesome hopefully the food and service will be just as great on a weekend night!! Can't wait for Jazz night!!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Special Occasion "Go-To"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A real railroad car, circa 1908, that's been in that Main Street location since about 1930. We loved the comfortable, nostalgic atmosphere. The idea of a menu where much of the food is locally-grown (and Oxnard is definitely a farming area) is very appealing, too. The food is just incredible ... as are the cocktails. Now that I've discovered it, it's my "go to" for special occasions!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the focus on local, seasonal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the focus on local, seasonal foods. Good quality and presentation was nice. However, would love if the current menu was updated and current on the web."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I live in Ventura
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I live in Ventura and often go to Sidecar. Tonight was a burger night. Very good with a blood orange martini, yum. Armando is an excellent waiter and takes good care of us. He's always very friendly."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my first time at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first time at the Sidecar Restaurant in Ventura. The food is excellent and my guest and I loved the use of locally grown produce. I had the pork loin and besides being favorfull, it was cooked perfectly. My guest had salmon and it was moist and flavorful. Our waiter gave us just the right amount of attention. The live music was nice, especially since we like jazz. Make sure you try the Ventura Lemonade if you enjoy cocktails before your meal - it's as good as advertised!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 42 for The Sidecar Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Needs To Be Updated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had brunch here to celebrate a friends birthday. I mentioned this when I made my reservation on Opentable, but they never acknowledged the birthday. They opened at 11am and by noon they were out of chicken and waffles and they they were not busy. I would say the whole time we were there at most they had 4 tables with customers. The food is very good, but they are in dire need of an interior make over. The inside reminded of a restaurant from the 80's. Our server wasn't very informative and it took a long time for him to take our order. Everybody was really nice who worked there and the desserts were excellent, but some new carpet and new coat of paint would really make a difference."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Sidecar Restaurant
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate