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| About: | At 71 Palm, Chef Didier prepares French American comfort food using the freshest locally farmed ingredients. Located in the historic seaside town of Ventura, guests enjoy casual elegant dining in this charming craftsman's cottage. |
| Hours: | Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat. |
| Categories: | Catering Services, Californian Restaurants, French Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Parking: | Private Lot |
| Payment: | 0, MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diners Club |
| Amenities: | Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine |
| Chef: | Didier Poirier |
| Cuisine: | American, California, French |
| Ambiance: | Elegant, Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Delivery, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out, View |
| Reservations Policy: | Accepted |
| Smoking: | Non-Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only) |
| Dress Code: | Smart Casual |
| Price: | $20 - $30 |
| Other Contact Info: | Email: chefdidier@71palm.com |
Quite good dishes served by a simple, business-oriented owner, who will coldly discuss in your presence with his buddies that he makes the most money on beverages. Accordingly, steer clear from overpriced wines by glass and expresso for $5, which he will try to push at you at the end of the meal.
What a Disappointment!: We ate here with 3 other family members. My dish--chicken in a tasteless, gooey sauce--was so bad that I only nibbled at it and then gave up. My husband's steak was very good--it was a house special--but the other dishes were either under- or over-seasoned. It might be best to stick to the nightly specials. The dining room is cluttered and unappealing, although the service was OK. What a shame!