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10/17/2026
☀️ Café Zack Vacation Announcement 🌴
Dear Café Zack Family,
We will be taking a well-deserved vacation from Sunday, October 25, through Monday, November 2.
We’re taking a little time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some time off. Thank you for your continued love, support, and understanding!
We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, November 3, refreshed and ready to serve you again!
With gratitude and appreciation,
The Café Zack Team ❤️
10/15/2026
🍽️ LUNCH IS CALLING AT CAFÉ ZACK! 🦀🥑
Looking for the perfect lunch spot in Ventura? Come visit us at Café Zack, where fresh ingredients and delicious flavors come together!
✨ Treat yourself to our Crab Cake Salad — golden, pan-seared crab cakes served over fresh mixed greens with juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of our house-made sauce. A delicious combination of fresh, savory, and coastal California flavors! 🌿
Whether you’re meeting friends, enjoying lunch with family, or simply treating yourself to something special, we look forward to welcoming you!
📍 Café Zack | Ventura, California
❤️ Great food, wonderful company, and a lunch worth looking forward to!
Come hungry, leave happy! We can’t wait to see you! 🥂
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10/09/2026
Our bartender is ready to welcome you to Cafe Zack! Come grab a seat at the bar, enjoy a drink, and join us for lunch or dinner. Full bar and an extensive w**e list.
1095 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001
Reservations: 805-643-9445
cafezack.com
Lunch: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner: Monday–Saturday, 5–9 p.m.
Closed Sundays.
Come in and see us!
10/05/2026
🍷 TROIS LE FOU W**E DINNER AT CAFE ZACK 🍷
Join us Thursday, November 5th, for a special evening featuring the w**es of Trois le Fou, paired with a five-course dinner prepared by our team at Cafe Zack.
✨ The Evening’s Pairings ✨
🥂 2025 GSM Rosé — Paso Robles
Alaskan King Crab Cakes over mixed baby greens with citrus aioli and chili oil
🍷 2024 Chardonnay — Paso Robles
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
🍷 2021 GSM — Paso Robles
Roasted Rack of Lamb with rosemary, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil over creamy parmesan polenta
🍷 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon — Paso Robles
Filet Beef Mignon with peppercorn brandy cream sauce, green beans, and asparagus
🍷 2021 Merlot — Paso Robles
Chocolate Mousse with raspberry coulis
📅 Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 PM
💵 $110 per person
📍 Cafe Zack | Ventura, CA
Reservations required by November 3rd. Call us at (805) 643-9445 to reserve your spot!
We look forward to sharing another great evening of food, w**e, and good company with you. 🍷
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09/21/2026
✨ We still have a few spots available! ✨
Join us this Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM for a special Opolo W**e Dinner at Cafe Zack! 🍷
Enjoy five courses paired with Opolo w**es, featuring everything from Prosciutto & Cantaloupe and Arugula Pear & Goat Cheese Salad to Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast, Kurobuta Pork Ribs, and Zack’s Pie. 🍽️
🍷 5 Courses + 5 W**es
📅 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 6:30 PM
💰 $110 per person — sales tax included
We still have room for you and your friends, but spots are limited!
📞 Call 805-643-9445 to reserve your table.
📍 Cafe Zack | 1095 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura
Come eat, drink, and enjoy a great evening with us! 🥂
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09/09/2026
🍷 OPOLO W**E DINNER AT CAFE ZACK 🍷
Join us for a special evening featuring a beautifully curated five-course dinner paired with w**es from Opolo Vineyards. 🍷✨
Thursday, September 24th | 6:30 PM
$110 per person — includes sales tax
🥂 COURSE ONE
Prosciutto & Cantaloupe
Fresh basil, pine nuts & extra virgin olive oil
Paired with 2025 Rosé — Central Coast
🥗 COURSE TWO
Arugula, Pear & Goat Cheese Salad
Baby arugula, fresh pear, goat cheese, toasted almonds, shaved fennel & lemon-honey vinaigrette
Paired with 2025 Sauvignon Blanc — Paso Robles
🦆 COURSE THREE
Pan-Seared Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast
Medley of mixed berry & port w**e reduction, served over mashed potatoes
Paired with NV Summit Creek Red Blend — Paso Robles
🐖 COURSE FOUR
Demi-Glazed Kurobuta Pork Ribs
BBQ demi-glaze & coleslaw
Paired with 2023 Mountain Zinfandel — Paso Robles
🍫 COURSE FIVE
Zack’s Pie
Pecan crust filled with bittersweet chocolate, topped with whipped cream & homemade caramel sauce
Paired with 2023 Petite Sirah — Paso Robles
📍 Cafe Zack
1095 E. Thompson Boulevard, Ventura
📞 Reservations: 805-643-9445
Reservations must be made by September 22nd.
Come join us for an unforgettable evening of great food, great w**e, and great company with Opolo Vineyards. 🍷
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08/13/2026
Behind every great dinner is a great bar. 🥃🍸
From timeless classics to carefully crafted cocktails, our bar is where the evening begins—and where the good times continue.
Come pull up a seat, grab a drink, and make yourself at home at Cafe Zack. 🍸✨
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07/20/2026
🍷 There’s still time to join us! 🍷
We still have a few seats available for our Ojai Vineyard W**e Dinner on Thursday, July 30th at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted five-course dinner, with each course expertly paired with exceptional w**es from The Ojai Vineyard. From baked brie with Viognier to slow-roasted short ribs paired with Syrah, it’s a special evening you won’t want to miss.
✨ $110 per person (includes sales tax, gratuity not included)
📞 Reservations required by July 28th
Call us at (805) 643-9445 to reserve your table before we’re full!
We can’t wait to share another unforgettable evening of great food, incredible w**es, and wonderful company. 🍷✨
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07/13/2026
🍷 Join us for an unforgettable evening of exceptional w**es and thoughtfully crafted cuisine! 🍷
We’re thrilled to welcome The Ojai Vineyard to Cafe Zack for a special 5-course W**e Dinner on Thursday, July 30th at 6:30 p.m.
Experience five incredible w**es perfectly paired with Chef’s seasonal creations, including:
🧀 Baked Brie with Apricot Compote
🌽 Sweet Corn & Crab Meat Soup
🐖 Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin Medallions
🥩 New Zealand Beef Short Ribs
🍫 Flourless Chocolate Cake
🍇 Featured Pairings:
• 2024 Viognier – Brick Barn
• 2023 Chardonnay – Rancho Ontiveros
• 2022 Pinot Noir – Fe Ciega Discipulo
• 2024 Syrah – Yellow Foxtrot
• 2022 Syrah – Roll Ranch
📅 Thursday, July 30th
🕡 6:30 p.m.
💲 $110 per person (includes sales tax, gratuity not included)
✨ Seating is limited and these dinners often sell out! Reserve your table by July 28th by calling (805) 643-9445.
We can’t wait to share another memorable evening of outstanding food, remarkable w**es, and great company. Cheers! 🍷
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06/12/2026
🍷✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening with Stolpman Vineyards! ✨🍷
We are excited to invite you to a special five-course w**e dinner featuring the incredible w**es of Stolpman Vineyards, perfectly paired with a menu crafted by Chef Salome. From fresh coastal flavors to rich and decadent finishes, each course has been thoughtfully designed to complement these outstanding Santa Barbara County w**es.
🍽️ Thursday, June 25th • 6:30 PM
💲 $100 per person
(Price includes sales tax but not gratuity)
🍷 First Course
2024 Sauvignon Blanc
🥣 Seafood Soup
with coconut milk and lemongrass
🍷 Second Course
2024 Uni (Chardonnay + Roussanne)
🥗 Apple and Salade au Fromage de Chèvre
baby greens with apple, goat cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries, and a Uni honey vinaigrette
🍷 Third Course
2023 Cuadrilla (Syrah, Grenache, Sangiovese, Mourvèdre)
🍖 Pork Ribs
with La Cuadrilla barbecue glaze
🍷 Fourth Course
2023 Grenache
🦆 Grilled Maple Leaf Duck Breast
with mixed berry Port w**e reduction
🍷 Fifth Course
2023 Sarah – Ballard Canyon AVA
🍫 Flourless Chocolate Cake
with raspberry coulis
✨ Whether you’re a devoted w**e enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable evening out, this is a dinner you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends and join us for a night of exceptional w**es, delicious cuisine, and wonderful company.
Reservations are required by June 24th.
📞 805.643.9445
📍 Cafe Zack • 1095 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Seats are limited—we look forward to sharing this special evening with you! 🍷🥂
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05/12/2026
🍷 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Cafe Zack as we welcome Bodega de Edgar for a special Paso Robles W**e Dinner ✨
Enjoy five thoughtfully paired courses alongside beautifully crafted w**es from Paso Robles 🍇
🥂 2025 Albariño
🦀 Alaskan King Crab Cakes
mixed baby greens • citrus aioli • chili oil
🌹 2025 Rosé
🍅 Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
goat cheese • basil • olive oil
🍷 2021 Tempranillo
🍔 Lamb & Smoked Gouda Sliders
mint aioli
🥩 2022 Priorato Red Blend
New York Strip Steak
rosemary-parmesan chipotle chili compound butter
🍫 2022 El Cabrhone Red Blend
Chocolate Mousse
📅 Thursday, May 28th
⏰ 6:30 PM
💵 $110 per person
📞 Reservations required by May 26th — call (805) 643-9445
An evening of great w**e, incredible food, and good company awaits 🍷✨
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04/18/2026
An evening of elegance, thoughtfully paired 🍷✨
Join us on April 30th for a special w**e dinner in collaboration with Talley Vineyards, featuring a beautifully curated multi-course experience:
🍇 2025 Rosé of Grenache (Arroyo Grande)Fresh figs & Prosciutto di Parma with basil, pine nuts & olive oil
🍷 2023 Estate Chardonnay (San Luis Obispo)Creamy roasted butternut squash soup
🍷 2023 Estate Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande)Les Champignons de Provence — portobello & shiitake mushrooms sautéed in black truffle oil, garlic butter & herbs de Provence over soft polenta
🍷 2023 Don’s Legacy Blend (Grenache + Syrah, Arroyo Grande)Choice beef filet mignon au poivre with a brandy crème sauce
🍷 2022 Estate Syrah (Arroyo Grande)Flourless chocolate cake
Each course is thoughtfully designed to highlight the character of these exceptional w**es.
Limited seating available — reserve your spot today.
📅 April 30th🕡 6:30 PM📞 (805) 643-9445💵 $100 per person
We look forward to hosting you 🍇 **eDinner **e **e
Address
1095 E Thompson Boulevard
Ventura, CA
93001
To get to the restaurant on E Thompson Boulevard in Ventura, you can take the bus to the stop near the corner of Thompson and Mills Road. From there, walk north along Thompson for about a block and a half until you reach the restaurant.
If you are driving, take the 101 highway and exit at Thompson Boulevard. Turn east onto Thompson and continue for about half a mile until you reach the restaurant. There is street parking available nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
5:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Cafe Zack is a new American restaurant located on E Thompson Boulevard in Ventura that offers an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant has gained popularity for its exquisite cuisine and impeccable service. Cafe Zack's Valentine's Day menu is a perfect example of the restaurant's commitment to providing an unforgettable dining experience. The four-course menu features delicious dishes such as Roasted Butternut Squash Sachetti, Apple and Fromage de Chèvre Salade, 8 Oz. Filet Mignon, Ōra King Salmon, Roasted Lamb Shank, and Ricotta Cream Cheesecake. The restaurant also offers six seatings to accommodate everyone's schedule. Cafe Zack's New Year's Eve dinner is another event that showcases the restaurant's dedication to providing a pleasurable experience for its customers. With six seatings available, guests can enjoy their meal at their convenience while ringing in the new year with loved ones. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited and this evening is guaranteed to sell-out quickly. Cafe Zack is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Ventura that offers exceptional food and service that will leave you wanting more.
