Buddy's Wine — Restaurant in Ventura

I really wanted to love this place. It’s cute and it has a nice aesthetic. But the wine was $15 a glass. When I asked about the wine, the girl had to look at the bottle and all she told us was “it’s from France” literally that’s all she could tell us (wow, so helpful). My partner and I both tried different reds since we were unfamiliar with what was listed and we didn’t love either of them. The last disappointment was the owner never once checked on us to see if we were satisfied or at the very least to speak with us. Even if I didn’t like the product, service makes all the difference and would keep me coming back. As much as I don’t want to go back, I will give them one more chance. Hopefully they’ll have improved their wine list, wine education,...

I want to love Buddy’s so badly…their wine selection is absolutely fabulous & super unique, and they have fun events and a great vibe—but the service is so obnoxiously awful that it’s ruined my experience multiple times.

Bartenders hardly ever greet you, and on 3 separate occasions I sat at the bar and waited for over 5 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge me. Bartenders are more focused on hanging with their friends than actually welcoming in new patrons. I keep going back hoping it will get better, but I sadly can’t recommend this place anymore.

I would just love to be treated like a person, not ignored, and have someone behind the bar that actually gives af about the people there (that aren’t just...

Buddy's is a great spot in midtown to grab a drink. They have a great wine selection behind the bar along with a lot of bottles on the shelf/in the cooler you can open there or take to go. Also as an ex-Texan, it's the only place in Ventura I've ever found Shiner Bock beer on tap. Worth going just for a pint of that. They have limited food options, so don't go to Buddy's hungry, though they do offer some snacks that are decent. Bring your friends, play one of the board games they have stocked, and enjoy the...