Armand

If you're in Ventura looking for a cool, fun spot to get good food and drink, look no further. This is a cool locals spot, which serves good food, and what makes this place even better is that it's a tiki bar. A mixologists approach is used when prepping the drinks, and as a result, the drinks are well balanced and tasty. The bartenders here are knowledgeable about the tiki culture, both historically and cocktailwise, which adds to the appeal. This spot is first come, first served. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Definitely stop by, grab a seat, and enjoy good food, drink, and people. Cheers and I'll see you there!

+18

Hunter H

Place is off the hook! Super fun drinks and atmosphere. A little off the main strip but found this little dive bar. Mostly drinks but foods good too. I went with friends and got the $35 top shelf signature drink where you get to keep the mug. Will be back to try more. Fantastic place to try different drinks and get to know people. Highly recommended

+4

Roy Cabibbo

It's a wonderful ambiance and the love these folks give is great. The drinks are liberal , and the service is warm. A must try for mai tais!

+8

Haley Lydiksen

What can I say about Ventiki other than it’s a family and friend favorite? My father introduced me to this place and my boyfriend and I have been going frequently ever since and have introduced all of our friends to this place. It is probably one of our favorite ways to spend a Friday or Saturday night in Ventura. We visit rain or shine because we know it’ll always be good. The food is great, the staff are always friendly, and the drinks are on fire!! Literally! My boyfriend and I are working our way through the passport and are loving it. I can highly recommend the Kona Cooler if you want something more savory to cut through all the pineapple they use or order the Chunky Monkey for a tasty surprise. My only hangup about this place is that because they are always so busy you will have to wait for service either placing an order or waiting for your order, so go with plenty of time to kill and good company to keep you occupied while you wait. Also, follow their Instagram for cocktail and food updates for new items! Oh, and be sure to take an Uber, you’re going to need one after a couple drinks.

+5

Steph Couvrette

It's too bad we only had time for one drink because I wanted at least 5 things on the menu. Delicious cocktails, great atmosphere and overall a fantastic spot for a drink at sunset. A local at the nearby shop said the food was good too.

+1

Rachel Gholson

We had a fantastic meal at VenTiki. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all incredible. Our waitress, Lea, was so nice and helpful and the chef even visited our table. Great food in a fun and unique atmosphere. It was a wonderful experience.

Orkhan B.

We’re visiting from out of state, and when I asked a local friend which bar he’d recommend, this tiki lounge was at the top of his list. The atmosphere is great, very fun tiki vibe, and the music was spot on. It’s a really cool place to hang out and relax. Unfortunately, the experience was slightly dampened by the blonde young male bartender, who came across as unfriendly and not very open to conversation when we tried to ask a few questions about Ventura. Because of that, I’m removing one star. Overall, still a great spot and worth checking out.

Lara

I really enjoyed this cute little Tiki bar in Downtown Ventura. We sat outside under their covered patio which was really cute. They have an extensive drink menu ranging from classic Tiki drinks to modern cocktails. I tried one of their modern Tiki drinks called the Voodoo Temptress, which was strong and delicious! They definitely don’t skimp on the alcohol. We ate the Kahlua pork tacos, which were pretty spicy but very good. We also tried a salmon roll which was good and seemed to be a very popular item And the coconut shrimp which were great. We visited during the day, but I’m sure it’s even cuter at night when all of the lights are on. I can’t wait to come back and try a Zombie!

+2

Rhiannon Chae

Only tried 2 things here…the spicy tuna roll was delicious! The pork sliders not so much. I’d have to try more items to truly rate the food. Loved the atmosphere and the waitress was very friendly. I didn’t like the dogs however..barking and servers petting them and then bringing me my food, not hygienic. Will definitely try it again tho!

I think the high rating is for the drinks, as the service and food is not worth coming here for. Took us more than 30 minutes to get any food. The rolls were meh, and the rice wasn't prepared very well. The musubi was all rice and a tiny piece of spam. The salad was okay, but was served last. The best thing we had was the kettle chips. Nothing was worth the price. Sad.

Garrett Henson

Is it a true tiki bar? Maybe. The drinks are pretty heavy on juice and sweetness and lacking in any real alcohol. Flavors are also one-note. It leaves a lot to be desired. The ambiance isn't bad, but the more you look around, the patio seems to be littered with cheap, low-end decor, making it feel less artfully immersive and more thrown together. I can't speak for the inside bar, as I was not permitted to enter due to it being 'full.' The staff really could use a lesson in customer service. Several of the waiters seem to not want to be there or help you. It's hard to get their attention, and hopefully, you don't have any issues with your order because they're very reluctant to help. Also, the staff feel it's okay to verbalize insults regarding the customers in front of said customers. It's truly appalling. Wait times between being seated, ordering, and receiving the order are painfully slow. Overall, truly a disappointment and will not be returning. There are other fine establishments just down the street that deserve your patronage more than Ventiki.

Sarah DESPRES

We arrived for an early dinner (5pm). We were « welcomed » by a the security guy. We got the menus right away but it took them 30mins to take our order and another 30mins to get our food. Our drinks arrived after we were done eating. The food was okay but they made a mistake in our order and the poke was good (with a lot of salmon compared to to the quantity of rice) but small. The waitresses were nowhere to be found and screaming when they were there. We’ve seen several table of 2 leaving before not even getting their order in. When time arrive to pay we got the bill, but again it took them forever to give us the possibility to pay. I am really surprised of their 4.5 stars.