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71 Palm
At 71 Palm, Chef Didier prepares French American comfort food using the freshest locally farmed ingredients. Located in the historic seaside town of Ventura, guests enjoy casual elegant dining in this Pet friendly charming craftsman's cottage.
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50 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 50 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(27)
- romantic(26)
- fit for foodies(25)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- notable wine list(13)
- good for groups(12)
71 Palm Reviews List
Review 1 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Dining Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Decided last minute to go to dinner locally. Looked at restaurants on Open Table. Decided on 71 Palm. Had been here before and had a wonderful meal so decided to try it out again. Really glad we did. My husband had 3 appetizers (as he does sometimes): lobster bisque; mussels; and lobster ravioli. All were tasteful, freshly prepared and soon disappeared. My filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce was wonderful - cooked to perfection, really favorable and the sauce had the right consistency. Our waiter was also diligent about my gluten-free diet (I have celiac disease). He was attentive, without being annoying. The atmosphere was very comfortable, a place to enjoy an evening with your spouse, casual French-bistro style."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food in a beautiful old craftsman style house. Reasonably priced for the quality, the Osso Bucco was delicious, and the service was attentive. Good wine list with some affordable bottles too."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Below expectations
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The previous reviews seemed really positive. We sat outside and the table top was sticky, no table cloth. They placed the utensils on the table, not even over a napkin. The utensils and the plates just stuck to the table. Service was slow, they should have planned for a bigger crowd on mother's day to maintain a high quality of service, literally took 30 minutes to get our food. The quality of the food was below average for a "French" restaurant. We've been to many "French" restaurants and there was nothing really "French" about this place. The only nice thing about this place was their building, a historic structure."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day at 71 Palm
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ordered the fillet steak sandwich...yum!!! It was a great day in Ventura so we sat outside. Had loads of attention from our server. It was much quieter than inside. Would definitely recommend."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Didier never fails: food, ambience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love to sit down in the main dining room at 71 Palm which is the sitting room of the original Craftsman era home purchased and reno'd by Didier a few years ago. I feel like I'm visiting his French country restaurant. For Mother's Day 7 of us were welcomed and fed from a selection of specials designed to tempt and enjoy. Salads, wonderful starters, great wine, bread. Everyone in our group was having a wonderful time and you could tell that the entire restaurant was filled with happy people. A great place for dinner or lunch any time. (I ordered my favorite lunch menu: roasted beet salad with an Alsatian pizzette on the side.)"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
3.5 Stars
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to 71 Palms for Mothers day dinner it was not as busy as we would have thought.
Good ambience, service, and wine selection. The ribeye steak was drenched in sauce which overpowered the dish, however; the nutella crepes were very good. I was left questioning the value of the dinner and thought it was a little overpriced. Since the service was so good and the dessert was good we will go back and give them another shot."
Good ambience, service, and wine selection. The ribeye steak was drenched in sauce which overpowered the dish, however; the nutella crepes were very good. I was left questioning the value of the dinner and thought it was a little overpriced. Since the service was so good and the dessert was good we will go back and give them another shot."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Oh WOW!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a wonderful old house. Excellent food from beginning to end. The service 6stars. Ask for Patty. No franchise is the way to go."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was really tasty portions generous. Staff was quite friendly and accommodating."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great evening!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first time dining at 71 Palm. We really enjoyed our evening. Looking forward to returning."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our server (wish I remembered
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our server (wish I remembered her name) was very attentive. Excellent food!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 11 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife and I always make
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I always make it a point to go to 71 palm when we are in Ventura. Chef Didier is friendly and welcoming. The food is consistently very good, with generous portions. The service is great and the converted craftsman style house makes for a cool upscale yet casual environment."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The current special menu featuring
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The current special menu featuring Alsatian food with sausages and imported beers was great! Love the craftsmen style house and decor. Very warm and appealing."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had a special meeting with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had a special meeting with someone and chose 71 Palm as my bosses had taken me there previously to celebrate milestones. Very lovely place and the food is always wonderful -well done.
We did have a table inside, but since we needed privacy and quiet, we decided to sit out on the front porch area to dine. We were offered a table by the bar, but again, that would have been lacking. Sitting outside is a great way to dine and the heaters made it more comfortable.
I will be back again and the person I met told me he was not aware of 71 Palm, so he will be back also. Thank you."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I enjoyed the best rack of Lamb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed the best rack of Lamb i've had in years."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great meal/wonderful host
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"71 Palm is a step into Didier's world, a true French chef who prepares delectable classics as well as locavore specialities. Whether it's onion soup gratinee or seared ahi in a light, delicious sauce, the prep is diligent and the result delightful. Everything is served with friendly but unobtrusive professionalism. Floating Island is on the dessert menu and is my husband's favorite. Husb says that Didier's is better than his Mother's..."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best in Ventura County
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitress was one of the best in Ventura County. Knowledgeable, personable and just great! Food was timely and all in our party agreed was outstanding. I would recommend to anyone who wants great food along with a wonderful environment to relax and eat."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was pretty good but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was pretty good but we had to flag down the waitress for service because she didn't come by and ask how we were doing or if the food was prepared correctly."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Definitely enjoyed Valentine's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Definitely enjoyed Valentine's Day dinner at 71 Palm. Food was very very good and it was a romantic place."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for 71 Palm
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Expensive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went there for Valentine Day dinner. Menu not available and limited choice for dinner. Food and service was good but very over priced for what we received."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for 71 Palm
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate