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Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Dining
Savor fresh California flavors with oceanfront views at Aqua Beachfront Bar, offering all-day dining and craft cocktails. Stop by MooFish Café for coffee and quick bites, or enjoy in-room dining, available daily from morning to evening.
- Oceanfront Dining
- Ocean-to-Table Cuisine at Our On-Site Restaurant
- Unwind at Aqua Beachfront Bar
- Dueling Pianos - Sing, Sip, Repeat!
- Experience Local Flavors at Downtown Ventura
Aqua Beachfront Bar
Serves: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Location: Beachfront Patio
Restaurant phone: 1-805-648-2100
Experience the unique charm of Aqua Beachfront Bar, Ventura's premier oceanfront Gold Coast venue. Toast with friends over craft beers and fine wines during a stunning happy hour as the sun sets over the Pacific. Savor delicious appetizers and share handcrafted cocktails by the warmth of our cozy fire pits, all while soaking in the breathtaking ocean views. This exceptional spot offers an unforgettable evening atmosphere, making every visit a memorable experience.
Hours: 11:30 AM-11:00 PM
Aqua Beachfront Bar (Lunch, Dinner & Desserts)
Watkins Ranch Beef Sliders | $14
Bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, arugula, pickled red onions, Moofish sauce
Ficelle Pretzel Bites | $10
Mustard and cheese sauce
Crispy Trio | $14
French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings
Calamari | $14
Gochujang aioli, seaweed salad
Brussels & Shishitos | $14
Garlic chili sauce, toasted pepitas
Coconut Shrimp | $22
Charred pineapple miso salsa
Chicken Wings | $16
Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Death Sauce
Cheese Quesadilla | $12
Fire-roasted tomato salsa, tomatillo-avocado salsa
Add Chicken | +$8
Fish Tacos Ensenada | $14
Grilled market fish, chipotle cabbage slaw, pickled onions, queso fresco
Aqua Nachos | $18
Watkins asada, black beans, cheddar Jack cheese, cilantro crema, red and green salsa, pico de gallo
PIZZA
Cheese | $12
Pepperoni | $14
Margherita | $14
Hawaiian | $16
Add Chicken +$8 Add Steak +$16
Add Shrimp +$12 Add Fish of the day/Salmon +$15
Chef Traynor’s Clam Chowder | $12
Bacon, potatoes, celery, onion, tarragon
Watermelon Salad | $12
Arugula, watermelon, feta cheese, crispy prosciutto, balsamic glaze, EVOO
Chopped Caesar Salad | $20
Romaine, shaved Parmesan, herb croutons
Seared Ahi Banzai Salad | $18
Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon radish, rainbow carrots, crispy wontons, cucumber wasabi dressing
All sandwiches are made with Ficelle Bakery breads.
Classic Burger | $22
Lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese
Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $20
Lettuce, tomato, avocado, bacon, Swiss cheese, brioche bun
Turkey Club | $20
House-roasted turkey, smoked bacon, red leaf lettuce, tomato,
Swiss cheese, multigrain ciabatta
Reuben Sandwich | $18
Pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, rye bread
Chickpea Salad Wrap | $18
Spring mix, crushed chickpeas, roasted peppers, Moroccan spices, dried fruit, spinach wrap
Albacore Tuna Sandwich | $18
Red leaf lettuce, heirloom tomato, butter croissant
Pork Milanese Sando | $18
Roasted peppers, arugula, shaved Parmesan, EVOO, balsamic glaze
Your Choice | $12
Add a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream | +$3
Crème Brûlée
Creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar
Chocolate Pistachio Cannoli
Cannoli cream made with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and pistachios
Sambuco Raspberry Tart
Multigrain tart shell filled with elderberry and raspberry marmalade. Vegan.
Chocolate Caramel Crunch
Gluten-free chocolate cake topped with almonds and chopped hazelnuts
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
A layer of pecan pie topped with pumpkin cheesecake, finished with caramel and pecans in a pastry crust
Sicilian 75 | $15
Wilder Gin, Solerno, lemon juice, Prosecco
Spiced Pear Martini | $15
Gray Goose La Poire, spiced pear syrup, lemon
Hibiscus Margarita | $15
Corazon Tequila, hibiscus syrup, lime juice
German Chocolate Cake | $15
Vanilla vodka, coconut rum, Frangelico, chocolate syrup
Mai Tai | $15
Don Q Cristal, dry Curacao, POG, orgeat, dark rum float
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned | $15
Templeton Midnight Rye, maple syrup, walnut bitters, maple smoke
Cocktails
Crowned Jewel Mule | $14
Wheatly Vodka, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, cranberry juice, orange bitters, fresh lime juice
Aqua Margarita | $14
Corazón Tequila, lime juice, simple syrup
Rye Old Fashioned | $15
Redemption Rye, simple syrup, Angostura bitters
Espresso Martini | $14
Tito’s Vodka, Luxardo Coffee Liqueur, espresso, simple syrup
Barrel Aged Cocktails
Old Fashioned | $15
Manhattan | $15
Boulevardier | $15
Zero Proof | $9
Mango Mockarita
Mango puree, lime juice, agave, soda, Tajin
Garden Spritz
Cucumber, mint, lime juice, simple syrup, soda
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Strawberry, basil, lemonade
Pineapple Ginger Cooler
Pineapple juice, lime, ginger beer
Palomalita
Grapefruit, lime, agave, Squirt
Slushies | $16
Pina Colada
Don Q Coconut, pineapple, coconut, Kraken Rum
Strawberry Margarita
1800 Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, strawberry puree
Crafted Taps | $9
Ventura Coast
Transmission
Aqua Bar Private Label
Topa Topa
Cali Squeeze
Modelo
Coors Light
Michelob
Ask about our rotating drafts
Bottled Beers | $7
Heineken
Corona
805
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Pacifico
Modelo
Modelo Negra
Guinness
Seltzers | $7
White Claw
High Noon
White Wines
Sparkling Wine
La Marca Prosecco | Spain | $12 / $36
Gambino | Spain | $10 / $30
Mini Moets | France | $15
Chardonnay
Three Thieves | California | $9 / $27
Cave De Lugny | France | $11 / $33
Sauvignon Blanc
Oyster Bay | New Zealand | $12 / $36
Brander | Los Olivos District | $13 / $39
Pinot Grigio
Three Thieves | California | $9 / $27
Rosé
Oyster Bay | New Zealand | $13 / $39
Red Wines
Pinot Noir
Boen | California | $12 / $36
Cabernet
Three Thieves | California | $9 / $27
Josh Reserve | Paso Robles | $13 / $39
Robert Mondavi 375ml | Napa Valley | $36
Red Blend
Unshackled by the Prisoner | California | $14 / $42
The Prisoner 375ml | California | $36
Moofish Café
Location: Lobby Level
From steaks to seafood, indulge in delectable meals with friends and family at the unique Moofish Café. Every week is a fresh culinary symphony. Taste the rhythms of California's coastal seasons with our ever-changing menus. We celebrate local flavors and inspire spirits, one delicious dish at a time. Join us for moments of delight and recharge your senses in a space designed for a life well lived.
Breakfast:
7 Days a Week: 6:30 AM-11:00 AM
Dinner:
7 Days a Week: 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
Moofish Cafe Menu (Brunch)
THREE EGGS WITH CHOICE OF TWO ITEMS, HOUSE POTATOES AND CHOICE OF TOAST 16
Additional Meat 2 Cheese 2 Vegetable 1 Egg White 2
Meats: Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Chorizo, Soy Chorizo
Vegetables: Onions, Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomatoes, Pico De Gallo, Smashed Avocado
Cheeses: Blended Jack & Cheddar, Swiss Cheese, Feta Cheese, Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
FICELLE BAKERY PASTRIES 7
Choice of: Butter Croissant, Chocolate Croissant,
English Muffin, Pain du Matin, Seasonal Muffin
ORGANIC STEEL CUT OATMEAL 8
Dried Fruit, Brown Sugar, Milk
CALIFORNIA BERRY PARFAIT 11
Hemp Seed Granola, Vanilla Yogurt,
Banana and Seasonal Berries
CHEFS PEANUT BITES 6
Honey Glazed Doughnut Holes, Crushed Peanuts
BOWL OF BERRIES 9
SLICED FRESH FRUIT 8
VENTURA SUNRISE 20
Two Eggs “Your Way” Choice of Bacon,
Sausage or Chicken Sausage, House Potatoes,
Choice of Toast
CHEFS AVOCADO TOAST 19
Grilled Sprouted Bread, Smashed Avocado, Two Eggs,
Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Peppers,
Smoked Lava Salt
PROMENADE STEAK AND EGGS 25
Top Sirloin Steak, Two “Eggs Your Way,"
House Potatoes, Choice of Toast
WIPE OUT CHICKEN FRIED STEAK 22
AND EGG SANDWICH Open-Faced on a Buttermilk Biscuit, Sausage Gravy, House Potatoes
THE BARNEY BURGER 22
Watkins Ranch Beef Patty, Fried Egg,
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Leaf Lettuce,
Heirloom Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Swiss
and Cheddar Cheese, House Potatoes
THE POINT CHILAQUILES 21
Basted Tortilla Chips, Choice of Meat
(Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage, Soy Chorizo, Carne
Asada), Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Two “Eggs
Your Way” Cilantro Cream, Ranchero Cheese
PANCAKES
BUTTERMILK 14 ORANGE RICOTTA 16
CHOCOLATE CHIP 15 FRESH BERRY 17
Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup
BAJA BREAKFAST BURRITO 18
Scrambled Eggs, Choice of Meat (Chorizo,
Bacon, Sausage, Soy Chorizo, Carne Asada)
House Potatoes, Black Beans, Cheese, Salsa
*Vegan Option Available
SURFERS EGGS BENEDICT 22
Two Poached Eggs, Grilled Smoked Ham,
English Muffin, Hollandaise
and House Potatoes
LONGBOARD SMOKED SALMON PLATE 20
Toasted Everything Bagel, Smoked Salmon,
Herbed Cream Cheese, Cucumbers, Pickled
Red Onions, Heirloom Tomato, Crispy Capers
THE STRAND FRENCH TOAST 15
Berry Compote, Whipped Butter, Maple Syrup
LAVAZZA COFFEE 5
ESPRESSO 5
SPECIALTY COFFEES 6
SIMPLY ORANGE JUICE 6
HOT CHOCOLATE 5
AQUA PANNA 7
CRANBERRY, APPLE, PINEAPPLE JUICE 5
COCA COLA FOUNTAIN DRINKS 5
COCKTAILS
MIMOSA
La Marca Prosecco, Fresh Orange Juice
BLOODY MARY
Titos Vodka, Hectors Bloody Mary Mix
MOCKTAILS
BLUEBERRY GROVE
Blueberry Mint Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
CUCUMBER FIZZ
Cucumber, Lime, Simple Syrup, Club Soda
Moofish Cafe Menu (Dinner Menu)
Chef Traynor’s Pumpkin Bisque | $12
Pumpkin spiced, pepitas, oyster crackers
Brussels & Shishito Peppers | $14
Toasted pepitas, garlic chili sauce
Crab & Shrimp Potato Skins | $19
Jack and cheddar cheese, green onions, citrus sour cream
Fire Roasted Clams & Mussels | $17
White wine butter sauce, herbs, toasted Ficelle
Wings (6) | $16
Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Death Sauce
Carne Asada Nachos | $18
Asada, black beans, cheddar Jack cheese, cilantro crema, salsa,
pico de gallo
Grilled Radicchio | $15
Crispy goat cheese, almonds, miso-caramel apple vinaigrette
Chopped Caesar | $14
Romaine, shaved Parmesan, herb croutons, Caesar dressing
Baby Arugula | $14
Spiced butternut squash, apple-fennel slaw, pepitas, pomegranate vinaigrette
All items get a choice of one side | Additional Side $6
Surf & Turf | $50
10 oz. New York | $30
French Onion Soup Meatloaf | $23
Pork Milanese | $27
Chicken Saltimbocca | $21
Moofish Burger | $26
Watkins Ranch burger, coconut shrimp, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions, Moofish sauce
Campbell River Salmon | $24
Channel Islands Ling Cod | $25
Our Fish & Chips | $23
Saffron Roasted Prawns | $19
Market Fresh Fish | MP
Truffle Mash Potatoes
Half | $8
Full | $14
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Half | $18
Full | $24
Fingerling Potato Gratin
Half | $9
Full | $12
10 oz. Lobster Tail | $44
3 Grilled Shrimp | $9
10 oz. New York | $40
16 oz. Ribeye | $55
8 oz. Filet | $58
24 oz. Porterhouse | $65
Strawberry BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs | $29
Mustard Crusted Watkins Ranch Chicken Breast | $28
Choice of one:
French Fries
Whipped Butternut Squash
Seasonal Vegetables
Garlic Confit Spinach
Sautéed Thyme Mushrooms
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash Risotto
Mixed Green Salad
Hand-Crafted Cocktails
Pistachio Martini | $15
Bailey’s, Amaretto, Blue Curacao, Orgeat
Margarita | $14
Corazón Blanco tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, house-made simple syrup
Rye Old Fashioned | $15
Redemption Rye, simple syrup, bitters
Espresso Martini | $14
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Luxardo Espresso liqueur, espresso, simple syrup
Orange Creamsicle | $14
Wheatley Vodka, Orgeat, orange juice, whipped cream
Beer + Beyond
Crafted Taps | $9
Transmission
Topa Topa
Ventura Coast
Cali Squeeze
Modelo Especial
Kona Big Wave
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Ask about our rotating drafts
Bottled Beers
Corona | $6
Coors Light | $6
Heineken | $8
805 | $7
Guinness | $8
Balcom Canyon Cider | $7
Michelob Ultra | $6
Modelo Especial | $7
Pacifico | $8
Negra Modelo | $7
Wines
Sparkling Wine
La Marca Prosecco | Italy | $12 Glass / $36 Bottle
House Sparkling Wine | $10 Glass / $30 Bottle
Mini Moet | $15
Sauvignon Blanc
Oyster Bay | New Zealand | $13 Glass / $39 Bottle
Brander | Los Olivos District | $12 Glass / $36 Bottle
Chardonnay
Bonanza | California | $11 Glass / $30 Bottle
Three Thieves | California | $9 Glass / $27 Bottle
Pinot Grigio
Three Thieves Grigio | California | $9 Glass / $27 Bottle
Rosé
Oyster Bay | New Zealand | $13 Glass / $39 Bottle
Pinot Noir
Boen | California | $15 Glass / $45 Bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon
Three Thieves | California | $9 Glass / $27 Bottle
Josh Reserve | Paso Robles | $13 Glass / $39 Bottle
Interesting Red Wines
Unshackled by The Prisoner | $14 Glass / $42 Bottle
Add a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream 3
Crème Brûlée 12
Creamy Custard Topped with Caramelized Sugar
Tiramisu 12
Sponge Cake Soaked in Espresso, Topped with Mascarpone Cream and Dusted with Cocoa Powder
S'mores Cake 12
A Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake Studded with Crunchy Chopped Hazelnuts, Topped with Toasted Marshmallow
Pistachio Cheesecake 12
A Creamy Pistachio Cheesecake with Pistachios on a Graham Cracker Crust
Sambuco Raspberry Tart 12
A Multigrain Tart Shell Filled with Elderberry and Raspberry Marmalade. Vegan
At the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, our belief system is that purchasing local allows us to build our community and economy and supports a healthy environment. Offering the highest quality to our guests, the “Best of the '805," is our goal. We are proud to be part of The Surfrider Foundation and to partner with local 805 companies and suppliers from the ocean, farm, and land. From our family to yours, we thank you for your support.
In Room Dining Menu
Breakfast Burrito | $18
Scrambled eggs, potatoes, black beans, chorizo, cheese, tomatillo-avocado salsa
Vegan option available
Avocado Toast | $19
Grilled rustic bread, smashed avocado, one egg, pickled onions, roasted peppers, smoked salt
Smoked Salmon Plate | $20
Everything bagel, smoked salmon, herb cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, sliced tomatoes, crispy capers
French Toast | $15
Berry compote, whipped butter, maple syrup
Buttermilk Pancakes | $14
Whipped butter, maple syrup
Chilaquiles | $21
Basted tortillas, carne asada, black beans, pico, two eggs, cilantro cream, cheese
Ventura Sunrise | $17
Two eggs your way, choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or chicken apple sausage, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast
Surfer’s Eggs Benedict | $21
Two poached eggs, grilled ham, English muffin, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
Steak & Egg | $25
Grilled top sirloin, two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast
C-Street Omelet | $19
Bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, breakfast potatoes
Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal | $8
Dried fruit, brown sugar, milk
California Berry Parfait | $11
House-made granola, low-fat yogurt, fresh berries, banana
Assorted Cold Cereals | $6
Bacon, Ham, Sausage, or Chicken Apple Sausage | $6
House Potatoes | $5
Fresh Fruit | $6
Seasonal Berries | $9
Banana | $4
Ficelle Bakery | $7
Toasted Bread | $4
Lavazza Coffee | $5
Specialty Coffees | $6
Add almond milk | +$1
Espresso | $6
Simply Orange Juice | $6
Hot Chocolate | $4
Aqua Panna | $7
Cranberry, Apple, or Pineapple Juice | $4
Coca-Cola Fountain Drinks | $5
Arnold Palmer or Iced Tea | $4
Hot Tea | $5
Mimosa | $12
La Marca Prosecco, fresh orange juice
Bloody Mary | $12
Tito’s Vodka, house-made Bloody Mary mix
STARTERS
Chef Traynor’s Clam Chowder | $12
Bacon, potatoes, celery, tarragon
Chicken Wings | $16
Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Death Sauce
Cheese Quesadilla | $12
Fire-roasted salsa, avocado-tomatillo sauce
Anacapa Fish Tacos | $14
Crispy cod, chipotle slaw, pickled red onions, queso fresco
Carne Asada Nachos | $18
Watkins asada, black beans, cheddar-Jack cheese, cilantro crema, red and green salsas, jalapeños, pico de gallo
HANDHELDS
Choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, farm salad, Caesar salad, or seasonal fruit.
Chickpea Salad Wrap | $18
Lettuce spring mix, crushed chickpeas, roasted peppers, Moroccan spices, dried fruit inside a spinach wrap
Classic Burger | $22
Cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato on a brioche bun
Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $20
Lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, bacon, Swiss cheese on a brioche bun
Reuben Sandwich | $18
Pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard on rye bread
Turkey Club | $20
House-roasted turkey, smoked bacon, red leaf lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese on multigrain ciabatta bread
Albacore Tuna Sandwich | $18
Red leaf lettuce, heirloom tomatoes on a lightly toasted butter croissant
ENTRÉES
Grilled 10 oz. New York | $30
Rosemary sweet potatoes, sautéed mushrooms
Market Fish of the Day | MP
The chef’s inspiration
Chicken Breast Saltimbocca | $21
Butternut squash risotto, brown butter sage sauce
Our Fish & Chips | $23
Local fish, Korean chili French fries, tartar sauce, sriracha cocktail sauce
French Onion Soup Meatloaf | $23
Whipped butternut squash, seasonal vegetables
Campbell River Salmon | $24
Garlic confit spinach
AQUA PIZZA
Cheese | $12
Pepperoni | $14
Margherita | $14
Hawaiian | $16
Baby Arugula | $14
Spiced butternut squash, apple-fennel slaw, pepitas, pomegranate vinaigrette
Seared Ahi Banzai Salad | $18
Lettuce spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon radish, rainbow carrots, wonton chips, cucumber wasabi dressing
Chopped Caesar | $16
Chopped romaine, Parmesan cheese, garlic herb croutons, Caesar dressing
Add Chicken | +$8
Add Steak | +$16
Add Shrimp | +$12
Add Fish of the Day or Salmon | +$15
Crème Brûlée | $12
Creamy custard with caramelized sugar
Chocolate Caramel Crunch | $12
Flourless chocolate cake, chopped hazelnuts, topped with caramel
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake | $12
A layer of pecan pie topped with pumpkin cheesecake, finished with caramel and pecans in a pastry crust
Chocolate Pistachio Cannoli | $12
Cannoli cream made with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and pistachios
Sambuca Raspberry Tart | $12
A multigrain tart filled with elderberry and raspberry marmalade