
Barrel 33
1067 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
About Barrel 33 - steak house in Ventura, California
Customer Review Summary
Barrel 33 offers an exceptional dining experience that exceeds expectations. Owner Parfait provides outstanding hospitality, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The French-inspired cuisine garners high praise, with dishes like the Canard Pate and various pasta options noted for their flavor and quality. The cozy garden setting adds to the restaurant's charm, making it a unique hidden gem. Service is described as friendly and professional, ensuring a memorable meal. Desserts, particularly for chocolate lovers, receive enthusiastic recommendations. Many reviewers highlight the restaurant's exclusivity and romantic ambiance, ideal for special occasions. Overall, Barrel 33 is celebrated for its delicious food, attentive service, and reasonable prices.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Shruthi M
Barrel 33 exceeded our expectations! We decided on a spontaneous date night and were blown away by the exceptional experience. Parfait, the owner, went above and beyond to ensure our evening was nothing short of magical. The French-inspired cuisine was divine, the wine selection impressive, and the ambiance transported us to the streets of France! Even our furry baby felt pampered with the gourmet chicken treats. Thank you, Parfait, for an unforgettable night! Your hospitality, attention to detail, and warm personality made it a truly special evening!
Dave Reuss
This is an absolutely gorgeous little place. This quaint little garden doubles as a restaurant and the food and service are incredible. We had such a great time with the owner/waiter. He was such a great personality. Don’t miss this place when you’re in town!
Chris Shaul
OMG what an amazing restaurant and experience. The owner Parfait welcomes you and makes you feel so welcome that you leave feeling as a you are departing from a dear friend's house. The food was so above and beyond! We started with the Canard Pate and a French wine. I have not had that wonderful a pate since my time in France. The Barrel 33 Salad was just what I love with nuts, fruit and vinegarette. We both had pasta. I had the Russian Penne and my wife had the White and Blue Penne. Both were great with a lot of flavor layers. The pasta was cooked perfectly. To finish we had the Petite Fantasy. Chocolate overload in the best way possible. What was great was that we were joking with Parait about my wife's love for whipped cream. 5 mins later after the dessert, he brought her a bowl of whipped cream, just for her! Very nice! Overall, there is no substitute for quality and Parfait and the Barrel 33 restaurant are the best quality! Oh and the French music was cool too!
Natalia Marchenko
A truly unique and hidden gem. You need to knock to gain entry, adding to the exclusivity. The owner, who also serves as the waiter, is both friendly and professional. If you're seeking something out of the ordinary and different from typical restaurants, this is the place to visit. Merci!
Gaby Sanchez
Exceptional service, incredible food, cozy and nestled environment and KID FREE (21+ only). We ordered the garlic bread to start (definitely a nice bite to hold you over for the main dishes, if you don't want anything too filling). For dinner, we ordered pasta which is clearly made with all the heavenly cheeses. If you're a chocolate lover, the dessert is for YOU! Forgot what it was called, but it was like a chocolate cake with ganache and more chocolate and I cannot explain how delicious it was. It's not some milk chocolate cake, so don't be fooled by all the chocolate. Cannot wait to return here and enjoy another wonderful dinner!
Michelle Wright
Ran across this cute little place by accident and so glad we did! The owner was superb in his recommendations on wine, creating an atmosphere of family. The garden area was absolutely beautiful. An oasis! The food.....sublime! We couldn't have asked for a better evening out! Thank you!!!
Harveer “Havi” Joea
I made a reservation here to celebrate an anniversary with my GF. I called the day of, in the morning, and left a voicemail. The owner called me back within a couple hours and was able to give us accommodations. He was pleasant and professional over the phone. We were running 30mins behind our reservation time. I called and spoke to the owner and he told us no problem. We really appreciated this because it's a small venue with not too many tables. When we arrived the owner greeted us at the entrance and brought us to our table. The tables are outside in a patio area. It's decorated rustic and is a romantic setting. We started with the Fromage & Charcuterie and a bottle of Rosè and they were phenomenal. The owner (who is also a chef) brought us the board with some special cheeses and they were all delightful. For dinner we ordered the Sausage & Peppers pasta and The Barbecue Chicken pizza. Both dishes were amazing. The pasta is slightly spicy but nothing too crazy, perfect level of spice. The pizza was light and fresh. All in all I give this place 10/10 and we would definitely come back for a special occasion.
Torsten Kuenzlen
What a rare treat. A great little spot with wonderful character, food and service. The gifted owner and host, Parfait, fully deserves his real French name (translates to Perfect). So refreshing to see his smile and attention to every detail for a superb experience, while purposefully keeping his restaurant small to ensure personal attention and superior food. The garlic bread and our salad and pasta were excellent. Great little wine list. Most surprisingly, prices are MUCH lower than I would expect and Barrel 33 could charge.
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