loved by locals.

As owners of a premier downtown Ventura restaurant we are aware of our responsibility to our community and our customers – both regulars and visitors. We live and work in Ventura. We seek out local neighbor farmers, ranchers, winemakers and cheese suppliers to provide us with the freshest, tastiest ingredients anywhere on the planet. We love our partners and are awed by their dedication and hard work in providing our world with the highest quality products. #VenturaStrong.

sought by tourists.

We spend time making our visiting guests happy that they are getting a true taste of all that Ventura offers in food, wine, cheeses and market delights. The quality of our ingredients, the gorgeous presentations, the lovely service and the extraordinary tastes of Chef Kelly’s creations and Tina’s curated wines is truly beyond even what our guests imagine.

Paradise Pantry is a destination for everyone. "We strive to make eating great food and drinking fantastic wine a fun, inviting, and educational experience for all that wish to experience it. We are passionate supporters of local farms and businesses, culinary lovers, wine drinkers and quality-food snobs. We created this restaurant to be what we loved and in our community. A foodie's Paradise,” Chef Kelly.

We are active members of Ventura’s tourist associations and hospitality community. We work hard to be great citizens of the city of Ventura and our planet.

dedicated to community.

News from Paradise Pantry brings the community into focus as we highlight happenings in Downtown Ventura, the growing world just outside our doors, and the world of what’s new in food and wine.

Events of Past, Present and Future are featured in our newsletter, What's Hot In Paradise — making it a “must do” sign up whether you are local or visiting from anywhere.

our promise

In a world of mass production, chain restaurants and superstores, we believe it's more important to embrace unique, independent small businesses — businesses that are focused on quality, handcrafted and sustainable products and food practices. From scratch to fabulous, we create delicious, good-for-you-while-tasting-divine food and wine — we are the anti-chain. 

At Paradise Pantry our restaurant, market, cheese counter and wine store is firm in its commitment to quality and overall damn good food. 

We are organic lovers and natural nurturers. For the local community, we strive to support the real food movement as a kind of elevated soul food. We are deeply rooted in gratitude to our local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, winemakers and producers. We serve them to serve you.

our commitment

Always Changing
New recipes, cheeses, wines to feature the bounty of our suppliers. Always amazing Weekly Specials. Salads. Soups. Sandwiches. More.
 

Innovative
Hand selected farm-to-fork ingredients. Experience our exceptional offerings. The freshest, tastiest, most beautiful food prepared with love by Chef Kelly. A food lover’s dream come true leaving our customers satisfied, nourished and embracing the seasons with gusto.
 

Great Staff
The staff is spectacular. They are trained in all Paradise Panty’s goodness. They are attentive, kind, smart, knowledgeable and adore their customers. They go beyond great service.
 

Wine is Chosen
Wine choices are part of the inspiration of Paradise Panty. Weekly Wine Flights invite you to discover winemaker secret crushes and great finds. The wine store allows you to experience a bottle and the Wine Club tempts you to have great wines always available as Tina curates the pairings, store and club.
 

Paired
Here at Paradise Panty, both owners - Chef Kelly and Wine Curator Tina - take care that your meals are perfectly paired with just the right wines, unusual cheeses and all manner of accompaniment.

the real taste of ventura.

We are in the heart of Downtown. This restaurant hugs our customers in fun and warmth. Then we nourish you by bringing gorgeous food to the table and enjoy watching you delight in the tastes while you savor the experience of kind staff, attentive service and easy ambience.

We strive to make your visit a real experience. And after 10 years in the business of serving great, organic produce, farm to fork products we know how to do it.

Enjoy the Experience. Be fed. Be nourished. Be happy.