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Spencer Makenzie's Fish: Restaurant Reviews

806 East Thompson Boulevard, Corner of Ash & Thompson, Ventura, CA 93001
805 643 8226
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Ranked #13 of 229 restaurants in Ventura
Cuisines: Seafood
Most recent review
- Mar 14, 2013
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Montreal, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Another satisfied customer!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Take-out quick and friendly; steps from the Best Western. Small and tons of charm! Good value. We loved the fish tacos; lots of fresh veggies, hot sauces also available to buy by the bottle.
Easy to overlook - despite goofy boat-shaped exterior! Ths place rocks! Also - location excellent; walk to pier. Will be back !!

  • Visited March 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Camarillo, California, United States
1 review
“Love Spencer Makenzie's!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

I love their Ceviche and the Ahi Pockets. My favorite restaurant in Ventura, funky and beachy with great food. Don't forget the Chile Fire Sauce!

  • Visited February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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lg1955
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Best Fish Tacos”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

We always make sure to eat here. It is a cute little "taco stand" with seating outside. You walk up to the window to order. Their specialty is fish tacos, we always get a fish and a shrimp taco. They are nice size so two tacos make a nice lunch. The iced tea is good too. It is usually crowded-it's fairly close to the beach-but service is good and even on a Saturday the wait wasn't excessive. Well worth the wait anyway!

Visited February 2013
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Dallas, Texas
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53 reviews 53 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“FISH TACOS!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Glad I had a recommendation to go here. Value equation is high here. Low cost but great food. Looks like a greasy spoon, but don't let that fool you. I'm a big guy and had just one taco to fill me up. Walked out of there for less than $15 (with taco + app+ drink). Will go back again when I come back in town.
A hidden gem.

Visited January 2013
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Amazing fish tacos and amazingly good prices”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

I was visiting Ventura on business from the East Coast and looking for somewhere with local flavor. This place has both in spades. Nothing fancy but welcoming staff, local atmosphere, lots of bar stools at the counter for single customers like me, even great music. But I have to save the praise for the awesome fish tacos. Simply the best you could ever want. So ditch the chains and come here when you find yourself in Ventura.

  • Visited February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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