The Saloon Ventura – American
Step into a spirited Ventura destination where the rustic warmth of a classic saloon meets a vibrant, modern energy perfect for social gatherings. The kitchen reimagines comfort food through a playful lens, serving up everything from pillowy fried chicken baos and zesty fish tacos to decadent mac n cheese infused with the earthy aroma of black truffles. Whether you’re sharing a mountain of loaded fries or savoring spicy Nashville sliders, every bite captures a sense of bold, communal indulgence that keeps the room buzzing late into the night.
456 East Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 https://thesaloonvta.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Saloon Ventura
Dairy-Free at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Amaro Montenegro, Hendricks Gin and House Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Amaro Montenegro, Hendricks Gin and Arette Reposado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caesar Salad, Black Truffle Mac N Cheese and Saloon Style Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Amaro Montenegro, City Slickers and Employees Only. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Amaro Montenegro, City Slickers and Employees Only. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 19 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Juneshine Kombucha Can, Amaro Montenegro and Hendricks Gin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Truffle Mac N Cheese, Saloon Style Fries and Juneshine Kombucha Can. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Saloon Ventura
The Saloon Ventura in Ventura has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Best Day Brewing N/A and Liquid Death Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Saloon Ventura
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Chicken Sliders | 40.3 g | 31.3 g |
| Fried Chicken Baos | 5.1 g | 29.6 g |
| White Claw Seltzer Can | 37.9 g | 24.5 g |
| Seven Sinners | 85.9 g | 23.4 g |
| Saloon Style Fries | 92.3 g | 21.5 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Thinks Beautiful Thoughts | 86.1 g | 16.2 g |
| Modelo Can | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Matcha Latte | 33 g | 12 g |
| Mexican Coke | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Star & The Dust | 37 g | 10.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 12:30 AM
- Friday
- 5:00 PM - 25:00
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 25:00
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the outstanding burgers and beautiful presentation, frequently highlighting the high quality of the ingredients. Celebrated for its inviting space and warm atmosphere, guests consistently praise the attentive service and accommodating staff who provide helpful menu recommendations. Reviewers highlight the overall satisfying experience, noting that the welcoming environment makes it a destination they are eager to revisit.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Chicken Baos - $16: Vegan Buffalo Chicken, Steamed Bun, Peanut Slaw Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $14: Seasoned House Chips, Carnitas, Sharp Cheddar, Pico De Gallo, Avocado Salsa, Queso Fresco, Black Beans, Fresno Chilis, Scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle Mac N Cheese - $14: Sharp Cheddar, Parmesan Cheese, Toasted Panko and Black Truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sliders - $12: BBQ Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Pickles, BBQ Sauce, Brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Chicken Sliders - $12: Crispy Fried Chicken, Pickle, Lettuce Firecracker Aioli, Brioche Bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saloon Style Fries - $12: American Cheese, Sautéd Onions, Special Sauce, Green Onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Fries - $8: Ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Classic Burger - $14: Beef Patty, American Cheese, Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Special Sauce, Salt N Pepper Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $14: Chicken Tenders Served With French Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $16: Beer Battered Cod, Slaw, Pico De Gallo, Baja Sauce, Pickled Red Onions, Salsa Verde, Served With Chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $14: Battered Alaskan Cod, Coleslaw, Served with Fries, Tarter Sauce & Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Cracked Pepper, Parmesan Crisp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Grilled Chicken - $4 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Cappuccino - $5
- Latte - $5.5
- Matcha Latte - $6
- Fever Tree Ginger Beer - $4
- Liquid Death Water - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lemonade - $2
- Coke - $2
- Diet Coke - $2
- Sprite - $2
- Mexican Coke - $4
- Mexican Squirt - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Cocktails
- Star & The Dust - $14: Vodka, Crem De Cassis, Rhubarb, Lemon Juice, Simple Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- The Sundance Kid - $14: Gin, Aperol, Lemon Juice, Peychauds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Good, Bad & Ugly - $14: Mango Habanero Infused Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave, Banana Liquer, Tajin Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Seven Sinners - $14: Rum, Lemon Juice, Strawberry, Mint, Simple, Rhubarb, Red Wine Float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- City Slickers - $14: Mezcal, St Germain, Yellow Chartreuse, Lemon Juice Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dances With Wolves - $14: Old Forester Whiskey, Apricot Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Simple, Aqua Faba, Peach Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Old Fashioned - $14: Old Forester Bourbon, Sugar, Bitters, Lemon & Orange Zest
- Whiskey Sour - $14: Old Forester Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Agave, Egg White
- Espresso Martini - $14: Vodka, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, Vanilla Bean, Espresso
- Negroni - $14: Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Zest
- Employees Only - $14: Yellow Chartreuse, Fernet, Lemon, Simple Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Army & Navy - $14: Gin, Lemon Juice, Almond Orgeat, Orange Zest Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Thinks Beautiful Thoughts - $14: Pineapple & Butterfly Pea Tea Infused Mezcal, Lemon, Ginger, Vanilla, Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beer
- Draft Beer - $8: Selection includes Tarantula Hill, Juneshine, Rincon Brewery, Ventura Coast, Pizza Port
- Lucky 11 Light Lager - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Modelo Can - $6
- Coors Light - $6
- Balcom Cider Can - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- White Claw Seltzer Can - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Juneshine Kombucha Can - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Best Day Brewing N/A - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ole Tequila Seltzers - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Wines
- The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon - $8: Lodi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Meiomi Chardonnay - $8: Acampo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- The Fableist Rose - $8: Central Coast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Spirits
- Arette Blanco - $12 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Arette Reposado - $14 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Fortaleza Blanco - $16 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Buffalo Trace Whiskey - $10
- Hendricks Gin - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Glenfiddich 12 Year - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Amaro Montenegro - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Saloon Ventura
- Is The Saloon Ventura dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Saloon Ventura has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Amaro Montenegro, Hendricks Gin and House Fries.
- What can I eat at The Saloon Ventura on a dairy-free diet?
- Amaro Montenegro, Hendricks Gin and House Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Saloon Ventura have vegan options?
- Yes. 19 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Juneshine Kombucha Can and Amaro Montenegro.
- Is The Saloon Ventura gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Saloon Ventura?
- Nashville Chicken Sliders, at roughly 31.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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