Cafe Zack - Californian restaurant in Ventura - 1095 E Thompson Blvd, USA

Absolutely sublime experience. Just perfection from start to finish. These folks know how to host. Possibly the best service my family and I have ever received. And the food? Divine. The items we ordered were clearly designed with thoughtful balance of flavor, and moreover with perfectly executed presentation. And to top it off, the wine was just lovely. Definitely a new favorite and a spot we’ll be sure to visit again and again.

Cafe Zack was excellent. Service was fantastic. The indoor area was small but intimate. I sat on the patio, which had fewer people and is a nice space for dining. The food was excellent. I had a mussel appetizer and a salad as I was not very hungry. It was delicious and was appropriate for my appetite.

Cafe Zack has been our family's favorite for over two decades. We can always depend on their amazing menu (best filet mignon in Ventura County!), great wine list, and friendly service. Whether it's a special date night with your love, or a big family dinner, they can accommodate your needs. Most recently, we celebrated our son's recent engagement - We asked him where they wanted to go for their special dinner and of course he said, "Cafe Zack!" since he's been coming here since he was a baby. 💜

The atmosphere is dated and lacks comfort in a variety of ways. All the photos of the food above have the exact same side of vegetables and they even lack seasoning; there is zero imagination or innovation on the menu and the execution is is just enough to get by. Their website is down so you can’t look at the menu. We were looking forward to trying the lobster appetizer and it left a lot to be desired seeing as how it was canned dark yellow corn. VERY disappointing. They fit the 2 person tables into the leftover room in the restaurant. By that I mean that they put large parties (8 people on one side that night) on the ends while smashing 2 small tables between them and it’s just flat out NOISY. We were out for my birthday and could not wait to leave. It would have been worth asking for our money back it was all sooooo bad. It’s not personal but it is unforgivable. Not even worth a free meal

First time here. We were pleasantly surprised by just how delicious the food was! We split a Tuscany salad. Then my wife had the Flat Iron Steak with Aglio Olio Pasta. The steak was very tasty and cooked to her liking. I had the Filet Mignon with Porcini Mushroom sauce. It was very flavorful. Even the roasted potatoes were delicious. For dessert we shared the baked apple tart. Also very good. We will definitely be back to try other dishes.

We had the seafood curry and ribeye followed by a chocolate cake and side of homemade vanilla ice cream. The food was prepared in high quality and delicious fashion by a real chef! The table service was the level that fine dining should have, too. This is a quaint restaurant perfect for celebrating a date night with its romantic atmosphere. The lights are dimmed too low for reading the menu and it would benefit from ac. Overall it was excellent food and lovely!

Cozy, quiet Cafe Zack is a great place for intimate lunches or dinners with a little bit of a European feel. The food was definitely above average, all meals served were visually and tastefully attractive. Wait staff and employees and accommodating and friendly. Good place to eat in Ventura.

Cafe Zack is a Ventura must! This cozy little restaurant is tucked on the edge of Downtown/Midtown. I’ve taken my wife here twice and both times we’ve been super impressed! The food is really good. We haven’t had anything that I wouldn’t recommend. I highly recommend the steak. They are tender and great quality. Make sure to try an appetizer as well. For seating options you have a few. You can sit inside, on the patio, or in the back. Both times we went it was cold (Ventura cold) outside. We sat outside the first time, due to the pandemic, and in the patio the second time. We both said it would have been great to come in the summer and sit outside. Enjoy!