Shoals Restaurant at the Cliff House Inn
6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura CA 93001
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Seafood
Recommended
Editor's Pick
Private Room
View
Outdoor Seating
While culinary temptations beckon from Santa Barbara to Ventura, some of the area's finest dining takes place right at The Shoals Restaurant.
The innovative cuisine features the freshest of seasonal American ingredients, its flavors, and textures matched only by the beauty of its presentation. The Shoals presents an ever-changing menu specializing in fresh local seafood and produce and offers both indoor or alfresco seating beside the blue Pacific. And for those special business meetings and banquets, the Shoals provides an unforgettable venue.
The Shoals is open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner and Wednesday-Friday for lunch, with brunch available on Saturdays and Sundays. The Lunch and Dinner is presently closed Mondays and Tuesdays but we hope to expand our hours soon.
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura CA 93001
- Cross Street: Breakers Way
- Location: Ventura County | Ventura
- Cuisine: American | Asian | California | Contemporary | Mediterranean | Seafood | Steak | Sunday Brunch |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual Elegant
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover |
- Corkage Fee: 25.00 | Champagne: $30
- Website: https://cliffhouseinn.com/shoals/
- Phone: (805) 652-1381
- Features: Ocean View, Hotel Dining, Sunday Brunch, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Takeout Available, Personal Wines Allowed, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Dinner - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
- Wednesday
- Dinner - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
- Lunch - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday
- Lunch - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Dinner - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
- Friday
- Lunch - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Dinner - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- Brunch - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Dinner - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Brunch - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Dinner - INSIDE & OUTSIDE DINING 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.82 out of 5 stars based on 3700 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
May 16, 2025
Madeline W.
We love Shoals ! The most beautiful ocean side location. Food is delicious. And service is good. (Although sonetimes spotty because they only have two servers for the entire patio). Just know you may have a little wait time for initial drink service. Its such a beautiful setting we dont mind!
Only small issue is the heater use….sometimes on , sometimes no gas to use. So heat on patio (and it does get cold due to location. A suggestion is that the heaters be checked each afternoon before the dinner crowd comes in.
Over-all….its a lovely evening with yummy food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 25, 2025
Gary D.
Always great service and I come a lot and bring my business ass. and growers of Carpinteria Valley
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2025
Molly M.
This restaurant is an absolute gem. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a setting that’s nothing short of breathtaking - sunsets here are next-level.
The food? Impeccable. Every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor, clearly crafted with care and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu offers a perfect balance between creative flair and comforting classics, with options for every palate.
Service was superb and the staff was genuinely passionate about making our evening special.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a memorable night out, this place delivers on all fronts: stunning views, exceptional food, and an atmosphere that makes you never want to leave.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 17, 2025
Robin S.
It was a lovely lunch looking at the water and the dolphins passing by
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 12, 2025
Brett P.
Very exclusive menu with something for every taste, unmatched ambience, phenomenal service and an absolutely SPECTACULAR SUNSET
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 10, 2025
Greg T.
Excellent food, service and location. Reasonably priced with a view that is unbeaable!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 19, 2025
Jim K.
Always wonderful!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 10, 2025
Katherine L.
Everything was simply excellent and superb. I will recommend this restaurant to all my family members and friends.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2025
Nancy F.
Service and food is always great! Staff is very professional and nice! Chef does a great job of presenting entree with wonderful sauces and always perfectly cooked. Requested better table view online for our anniversary but only a corner partial view was left- only downfall of evening! Order the flourless chocolate cake- it’s amazing!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 01, 2025
Trish D.
Lovely place. Food, service and ambience were wonderful. We will be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 20, 2025
Bianca B.
Thank you so much for accommodating our large group and providing excellent food and service. Also, thank you for providing heaters and blankets so we could eat outside comfortably on a chilly evening.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2025
Lisa M.
Wonderful food! We had a party of four and everyone loved their dish.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 30, 2024
yvon c.
Wonderful view, perfect service. My shrimp spinach was delicious, too big so I had to take some home. My nieces clams perfect too
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 29, 2024
Linda W.
Billie Ray took care of us. What a lovely person!!!
Thank you for caring for us this holiday
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2024
Julie H.
The food is fantastic, the service is friendly, and you could not find a better spot for table service along the California coast.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 30, 2024
Joyce D.
The food was terrific and our waitress (I believe her name is Billie Jean) made our evening just perfect. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2024
Val M.
Great
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2024
Samuel C.
Excellent Food! Excellent service! Have returned many times over!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 19, 2024
Colleen M.
We dine at the Cliffhouse 3 to 4 times a year. The food is always a bon appetite experience always consistent and delicious. Our usual waitress is Jen who is absolutely lovely very attentive and extremely sweet and helpful. We are always confident that we will have an amazing evening.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 14, 2024
Kathy M.
Loved it! We had a beautiful outdoor table with a heat lamp nearby. Food and service were terrific with generous portions, interesting and delicious menu, and fairly priced. We will definitely return. 10s all around.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2024
Vee P.
Everything is excellent, will definitely come back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2024
Scott W.
Dinner was fantastic
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2024
David C.
Amazing - dinner outside in comfortable weather with very friendly and prompt service. Food was excellent. Made it a very special 3rd anniversary for us. The other guests were a nice mix of friendly people too! Cheers to Shoals Restaurant and Cliff House Inn!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2024
ANNETTE P.
The Food is great !!!!'
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2024
Jeffery H.
Wow, the food was absolutely fantastic!! The view is also absolutely stunning! Recommend The Shoals Restaurant for an amazing Romantic dinner!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2024
Molly M.
EXCELLENT! A hidden jewel.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2024
Sharron E.
The service is FABULOUS & the food is always delicious. Thank you for your hospitality. Sharron Elkin
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 27, 2024
Christine T.
I loved the bread, goat cheese salad, and wine, while sitting outside with the ocean. I would come back just for that! I also liked the presentation of the main dish and the wait staff were very attentive. Great experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 21, 2024
lynda r.
It's always a special treat to visit the Shoals restaurant. We live in Woodland Hills and we enjoy the drive along the coast. The service could not be better and the food is always exquisite~
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 20, 2024
Victoria B.
We have dined at the restaurant many times and it is fantastic. The chef is a five star chef. Billy Ray and Jen are just incredible servers.
You really need to try it.
The restaurant is superb and the view is beautiful.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 11, 2024
Terri A.
The food and view were amazing, all of the staff friendly and attentive. Highly recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2024
Lisa M.
We love going to the Shoals for special occasion dining.
The food is delicious and the service is efficient yet warm and friendly enough to make us feel welcome and relaxed.
Love sitting outside and seeing the ocean, the funny opportunistic gulls and the nighthawk baby.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2024
Barbara B.
Delicious. Healthy size portions. Attentive service. Ohhhhh. And the location ;)
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2024
Marnel V.
The service was wonderful.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 25, 2024
Sally Z.
Fabulous atmosphere right on the ocean. Food and staff knowledgeable and friendly❣️
A true hidden treasure
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2024
James S.
I made lunch reservation on Table Agent and was asked if reservation was for a special occasion and I indicated we would be celebrating my wife's birthday. The greeting upon arrival did not wish my wife happy birthday and waitress also said nothing about my wife's birthday or provide any small desert after our lunch for her to recognize why we were having lunch there. Very disappointing experience!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 20, 2024
Margaret S.
Always a special day and meal. I order the salmon every time and every time it’s cooked perfectly.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 13, 2024
Diane S.
The four of us enjoyed what each of us ordered very much. We will come back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 10, 2024
Sharon M.
Excellent food, service and ambience. The service staff are rock stars.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 06, 2024
Irene G.
We loved everything (not our first time there)
Four old friends met for lunch and lingered longer than expected.
No one bothered us or asked us to leave, even though everyone else was gone
The pod of Dolphins, at the end of our stay, was awesome
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 31, 2024
Will S.
Great Ocean Ambiance. The Chef has his act together, great diversity in the Brunch menu. I brought a bottle a LaFond Grenache Rose
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2024
Jesus C.
Loved it. Had a fantastic waitress. Wonderful view and table. The food was on point and super delicious. Thank you for making our anniversary wonderful!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 03, 2024
Amy K.
We love sitting outside on the bluff. Gorgeous view and good food at a good price makes for a lovely morning.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2024
Douglas S.
Service was great, food was on point as always, and of course, that view!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2024
Paula R.
Great service, fantastic food and best scenery in the County!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 25, 2024
Darlene L.
Everything was outstanding. Highly recommend!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2024
Gerald Y.
Friendly, helpful server. Beautiful location. Great food! Secluded spot on PCH!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 20, 2024
Debbie K.
Wonderful experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 28, 2024
Kathy C.
We had a great experience. The halibut was delicious and the portion was huge! My dad ordered the salmon and he was really happy as well. We all split a dinner salad and it was really fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back :)
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 25, 2024
Vicki Z.
Love all of you soooo much!! Been visiting for almost 15 years now!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 21, 2024
Trish S.
What a delightful dinner experience. The food was top notch and the service was impecable.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 05, 2024
Arlene A.
The experience was amazing. The food was so flavorful and the prices were not unreasonable. This will be our special place to come back to again and again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 24, 2024
Colleen M.
We eat at the restaurant about three times a year and it’s very consistent in food, service, etc. We always enjoy our time there
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 15, 2024
Deb W.
My very favorite restaurant! Always incredible food. And love Donna! She is the most wonderful server
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2024
Cecilia H.
Thank you for an excellent evening & dinner experience. From the food to the staff to the beautiful location. Thank you from Lydia, William, Jade, Andres, Avi and Ceci 4-6-2024
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 0/10
- Value: 0/10
Mar 23, 2024
Joseph W.
Had a very nice evening. Intimate setting great staff. Even the busboys attenative and respectful
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 01, 2024
Joyce R.
All of the above was excellent as always!!! A perfect place to celebrate a birthday which we try to do at least twice a year! Thanks for making it possible for us to do so.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2024
MARK C.
Our 48th Anniversary was one of our best yet, Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2024
Doug A.
My wife and I had a great time. The food and service was fantastic. We will be going back for sure very soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 09, 2024
Erica O.
A hidden gem!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 05, 2024
Molly M.
A hidden treasure.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 29, 2024
Dori B.
We had the perfect anniversary dinner and our server was great! Also, the hostess for the restaurant was very sweet and accommodating! We will be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2024
Yvonne B.
Loved it ALL from location, food, service!!
Thank you!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 21, 2024
Liana T.
We had a VERY delightful dining experience. The food was beyond delicious and the staff was amazing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 17, 2024
Jenny D.
i always enjoy my meals here. i had the chicken with squash and the flavors were delicious. The servings are always generous also.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2024
Virginia P.
Shoals is one of my favorite restaurants. Always a pleasure!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2024
Tamera B.
Never disappoints absolutely beautiful ambience right on the beach fresh hot bread it was all delicious
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2024
Joanne M.
Great location, nice brunch menu, attentive staff.
Seagull swept in and before I knew it grabbed my bread and butter! :)
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 01, 2024
Mary Anne C.
Love the wait staff! Food is great too, except I wish they hadn’t taken some favorites off the menu. (Tuna appetizers).
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 30, 2023
Helene R.
Food was excellent. I would have given 10 stars for the service which was very good overall, but a staff person forgot about us when it came time for the check. My husband enjoyed the pork chop dinner and we loved the omelette and eggs - with the awesome ocean view - for breakfast.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2023
Robin S.
Some cushions on the outdoor chairs would make it perfect!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2023
Alejandro G.
Excellent!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2023
Eric C.
Dinner at the Shoals is always special. The food is great, the location is one of a kind, and Billie Rae is wonderful. We look forward to our next visit.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 05, 2023
Karen B.
Great view and service! A hidden oceanfront gem
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 04, 2023
Elizabeth F.
I had the chicken salad with mango. I thought the salad was on the light side with the chicane salad and the mango.
4.00 for a bread basket with 3 slices of stale French bread is absolutely ridiculous.
Your server is as efficient as she can be given the size of the restaurant and the number of people she is waiting on.
I feel you really need to rethink the bread basket. And typically, walnut bread is offered with the dish I ordered.
The weather was beautiful as is your setting.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 02, 2023
Lynda F.
The waitress was delightful and the food exceptional. We loved sitting outside with the amazing view!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 25, 2023
Robert R.
Marvelous, magical evening under the stars, watching the ocean and enjoying great food and service. This is going to be a new holiday tradition for us!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 18, 2023
Sue F.
Only a small concern. We were hotel stayers on 11/15 at dinner and first stayed in1993 and occasionally after that which we told server upon arriving for dinner that night,
celebrating my husband's birthday. Table next to us had a birthday celebration by server with dessert. I reminded server of his birthday when she asked if we wanted dessert pointing to the other table. She advised it wasn't free and she couldnt do that. With an over $150 dinner bill for 2, just a small scoop of ice cream with a candle would have gone a long way! We will always come back to your hotel since 1993, but not sure of the restaurant.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2023
Belinda B.
Beautiful, secret garden patio with Dolphins included
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2023
Douglas Q.
Best place to eat between Santa Barbara and Ventura.
Outstanding all around!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2023
Nina B.
The service is fantastic! The food is always delicious and fresh. We can’t wait to come back in the winter.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Nov 08, 2023
ANGEL P.
The view is awesome and the food is the best everything we ordered was delicious we will be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 31, 2023
Vickie G.
Great service and an awesome view. Perfect for a special occasion.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 29, 2023
Jim L.
Efficient, friendly and attentive staff, incredible location and great food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 28, 2023
Scott S.
We loved everything about this place, the servers were great. We will be back for sure.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2023
Richard S.
Lovely dinner spot, server was attentive and courteous, delicious salads, my rack of lamb was great. The flaming banana reef dessert was a perfect end.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2023
Douglas B.
Excellent experience. Great food, great view. Not cutting edge L.A. or overly fancy, just all around top quality. Not sure why this place isn’t better known. A real gem.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 19, 2023
Sam H.
It’s been a while since we’ve been to this Resturant it was our 46 th anniversary and I wanted to surprise my wife
It could not have been better the setting dining outside with the dolphins swimming by
Great food and drink superb service
An ultimate experience that we will treasure for a lifetime
Thank you one and all
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 17, 2023
Linda H.
It was a very nice dining experience. We were able to sit outside near the pool. Excellent food! My husband got the salmon steak and I got the pork chops with apple compote.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2023
Maureen F.
Best coconut shrimp!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2023
Win P.
Great dinner, compliments to the chef...
This is always our experience at Shoals.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 11, 2023
Leeza W.
Thank you for such a delightful dinner! The location, the food, the service -- all outstanding. With gratitude.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2023
Jeff D.
A lovely meal was experienced! Exquisite!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2023
Sheri R.
Everything about the Shoals Restaurant is 5 star! We sat at a lovely table and had an outstanding server. She was polite and gracious and knows the menu well. We ordered the rack of lamb with potatoes and the giant scallops with risotto and shared. My husband and I shared and agree it was the some best food we ever had! Hidden treasure!!!!!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2023
Bonnie E.
My favorite place. Always delicious and the location could not be more spectacular.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2023
Laurie M.
Absolute perfection! Lovely setting, high quality food with gourmet preparation. Knowledgeable, efficient and friendly service. We were neither rushed, nor did we wait.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 06, 2023
Pamela C.
The evening was pure perfection! The staff was wonderful and attentive. The food was over the top and sitting outside, under heat lamps, with the view of the breaking waves, was outstanding.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 29, 2023
Victoria B.
The food & service is the BEST!
The chef has been there many years & the taste & presentation are above & beyond.
The servers & staff are top notch.
We highly recommend this restaurant.
We are eating here many times.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 27, 2023
David s.
Great place to chill, simple tasty food with a great view. Nice staff that has been there a long time.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 23, 2023
Jacqueline R.
This place is sooooo good! Beautiful location … waves crashing! Can’t say enough good things about it. We will return many times for sure.