Reviews for Spencer Makenzie's in Ventura, CA
Disappointed in this place. The fish and chips were disgusting. The fish batter was soggy and gross, only thing good was the... dipping sauce. Coleslaw had PINEAPPLE in it?.. what? Nasty. Shrimp and fish burrito was gross with white rice and the shrimplooked like a cocktail frozen shrimp from Ralph?s. And the ahi pocket was 90% rice. Would not recommend. Fish taco was not worth$8 for ONE. Read more
Some locals showed us this place and we absolutely loved it. It has the best fish and shrimp burritos as well as fish tacos... around. It has some great outdoor seating if you wanna watch the passing traffic and also some comfortable indoor seating aswell. Their sauces and salsas are amazing and well worth the wait. The line moves pretty quick so if you see a line at the frontdon?t worry about it you?ll get your food in good time. Read more
TLDR: fish tacos and clam chowder were ok, needs a bit more flavor for my liking. Best thing we got were wontons Highlights: -... wontons: PERFECTION. Crispy, airy and paired well with sweet chili sauce. - battered fish tacos: really soft and tender fish,accompanied with a mayo sauce. Was not a fan of the cabbage and red peppers as they overpowered the fish - clam chowder: not afan of celery and soup was a bit bland and watery for my liking. - sauces were insanely flavorful! Sweet chili fire wasperfect?tangy and sweet with a hint of spicy. The other sauces were sweet but too spicy for my taste - plenty of outdoor seating(perfect for doggos) - great selection of beer (local tap and bottles) - great choice of music (Luke Combs was amongst those whowere played) Read more
The ceviche was really good. Most expensive fish taco I have ever eaten but worth it. Delicious. Good service.
Great atmosphere and good food. The tacos were delicious and the cocktail was loaded with shrimp. My husband got the burrito... which was also loaded and delicious. Great place to stop if you are craving seafood. Read more
Delicious fish tacos (really good sauce), perfect tempura shrimp & amazing fish/shrimp burrito. They have really good hot... sauces at the tables as well, try them all they're all worth it. Super nice staff ???? and very nice and cozy atmosphereindoors. Outdoor seating available with quite a lot of space and tables/seats. Read more
First time trying; for a quick bite & not cooking than Yes. They open @ 11am I'm there when they open, I get to park & order.... After 11am; it's than not worth it to me. Chef 20 yrs, I'm always cooking or grilling @ home Read more
I guess when something is hyped up so much you expect to be wowed!! I got the tempura zucchini sticks, wontons, world famous... fish taco and the hard shell parmesean shrimp taco. The only thing that was hot & decent was tempura zucchini sticks. The worldfamous fish taco was cold, the tortilla was either stale or overcooked cause it was hard and cracking, the parmesean hard tacohad 2 shrimps and again not sure if it was stale or overcooked cause it was chewy, both tacos lacked flavor and the wontons werejust meeh. I liked the chill vibe and the happy hour idea but otherwise I don't think I'd eat here again. Read more