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Austen's At The Pierpont Inn, Ventura, CA

Austen's At The Pierpont Inn

4.1
4.1
191 Reviews
$30 and under
American

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
With fresh, innovative cuisine, breathtaking views of the majestic Pacific Ocean, and discreet yet friendly and attentive service, Austen"s Restaurant is your dining choice when in Ventura. Our Executive Chef delights in preparing exquisite dishes with a focus on local and sustainable fare and our Ventura restaurant serves up delicious, classic American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Join us for breakfast and savor organic egg dishes, delicious breakfast meats, fluffy waffles and pancakes, fresh fruits, freshly squeezed juices, steaming hot coffee, herbal teas and more.
For lunch, try the Seared Ahi, a juicy Angus beef burger, or one of our incredibly fresh and tasty salads. At dinner, the Habanero Lime Sea Bass is a favorite as is the Filet Mignon, seared to perfection. Please be sure to ask your server to recommend a California vintage to complement your meal, as our wine list is both extensive and approachable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Wed–Sat 7:30 am–11:30 am Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 643-0245
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Quintero
  • Private party facilities
    Various banquet rooms available offering seating 14 to 250. Requires adequate booking notice.
  • Neighborhood
    Ventura
  • Cross street
    Sanjon Rd and Harbor
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 191 people are saying

Austen's At The Pierpont Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

191 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Phoenix21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 19, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The view was beautiful but the actual restaurant is lacking. There was a weird smell -maybe sewage system. We moved to the outside patio area and it was better. Concrete floors in the patio area were dirty and needed a good scrubbing. I had the scallops. The actual scallops were tasty but the prosciutto with it was tough and I couldn’t chew it. The croutons which are house made were flavorful but had sat too long and were mushy. It wasn’t served really hot either so that didn’t help. Service was very good.

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  2. VenturaVisitor

    Los Angeles52 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 5, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Temporary location was OK. James our server was wonderful. Good food - good value

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  3. DorothyK VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and drinks for Labor Day weekend. James and the rest of the staff were outstanding in their service and attentiveness. Is it expensive? A bit. But the beautiful outdoor setting, combined with the excellent service and relaxed atmosphere - tables were able to sit and dine for hours with their party, allowing true European style dining - were worth it. Food was excellent - scallops were especially good, as was the chocolate lava cake. Drinks were likewise v good - the French gimlet was exceptional. Overall a wonderful evening on a holiday weekend.

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  4. JanineA

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 24, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ocean view was beautiful! Our server Eric was very good and attended to our needs. Unfortunately my pork chop was dry. My vegetables needed seasoning. My husband had the chicken. His was good. For dessert he had the bread pudding. Though it was good, it was pricey for what he got. I would probably try them for breakfast but I won’t be back for dinner.

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  5. Foodie24K

    Orange County19 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived, checked in with the hostess and we’re seated. We saw a server repeatedly visit other tables however we were not greeted by a server until 15 minutes after being seated.

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  6. SandyE

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service by Angel. The food and the ambience made for a lovely lunch.

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  7. ChaseH

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This place was way too overpriced for the service that we received. It got slightly better as the night went on, but it felt like a slap in the face honestly when a server didn't come by for over half an hour each time we tried to order food or drinks. Both steaks came out overdone, but we were so over how long it was taking, so we didn't ask them to fix it. Also, no one bussed three tables around us for a majority of our dinner that evening and there was a complete mess around us. It was a disgrace. Not to mention, after making a reservation, these people seated us on a completely slanted table in the middle of the patio. It was so slanted, you could BARELY put a drink on it. Service was just bad all around. As a local, I was very surprised to see this place had so many good reviews. If you want something close to a perfect dinner, this ain't it. You're better off choosing larsens or anywhere else to save the money. Trust me on this one before you are $150 in the hole. Really embarassing service. This place needs to do a self- evaluation if they really think they are on top of things there. It sucks cuz I wish I had another great place to go to, but now I gotta warn other locals to steer clear of this place. SMH

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  8. RonD

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and service was exquisite. All of the food was excellent with the exception of the dessert. The cheesecake was "spongy". I would however recommend this restaurant to my family and friends, and my wife and I will surely dine here again.

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  9. DebbieD

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved that we came early & sat outside with an ocean view. The inside didn't seem warm (I mean the decor/ambience...still under construction?). The one negative is we didn't see any notification on the Austen's website to let us know they were serving a special Valentine's Day menu. The prices were very high/portions small. (But delicious!) We do plan to to again to try the regular menu.

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  10. DAVIDM

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were not sure what to expect, knowing that the restaurant at the Pierpont has had its ups and downs over the years. But we were pleasantly surprised. In spite of the construction taking place, the restaurant was warm and inviting and the food and service were excellent. We recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place for dinner in Ventura.

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FAQs

Austen's At The Pierpont Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 643-0245.

Austen's At The Pierpont Inn is rated 4.1 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Austen's At The Pierpont Inn

550 Sanjon Rd, Ventura, CA 93001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sanjon Rd and Harbor
  • Neighborhood
    Ventura
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Wed–Sat 7:30 am–11:30 am Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Quintero
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 643-0245
  • Private party facilities
    Various banquet rooms available offering seating 14 to 250. Requires adequate booking notice.
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