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    The Loose Cannon, Restaurant in Ventura
    Restaurant

    The Loose Cannon

    Ventura Harbor, Ventura

    Restaurant in Ventura, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    The Loose Cannon is worth choosing when the plan calls for a casual waterfront hangout with pub food, craft beer, arcade games, mini bowling, and sports on TV. It is a strong fit for families and groups, but skip it for quiet conversation or a more formal dinner.

    About The Loose Cannon

    The Loose Cannon is a casual Ventura option for American Pub & Bar Fare at a $$ price point. Read it as a pub-and-bar-fare stop rather than a highly formal dining choice. The frame is simple: casual dress and a menu identity anchored in recognizable pub favorites.

    The clearest ordering lane is food-focused: Wagyu burgers, Bavarian pretzels, sourdough pizza, and artisan sausages. Those signatures give the place its shape, pointing to comfort-driven ordering in a familiar pub-fare lane.

    Casual American pub fare in Ventura

    Loose Cannon’s cuisine category is American Pub & Bar Fare, so the appeal is familiar, comfort-driven dishes. The best-supported order stays close to the listed signatures: Wagyu burgers, Bavarian pretzels, sourdough pizza, and artisan sausages. Together, they suggest a relaxed meal that is squarely in the pub-fare lane.

    Because public-facing details are limited here, do not assume a particular drinks program, seating setup, entertainment format, or reservation style. A venue can feel very different depending on those practical details, and they are not specified in the information at hand. Treat The Loose Cannon as a casual Ventura pub-fare choice and check current details directly if any of those factors matter, whether coordinating with a group or trying to avoid surprises.

    Best fit for a casual meal

    The dress code is casual, matching the American pub-and-bar-fare format. It is a sensible pick when the group wants an unfussy meal centered on burgers, pretzels, pizza, or sausages. Its value is simplicity: it reads best as a place to satisfy a pub-food craving without building the evening around formality.

    For planning, keep expectations simple: $$ pricing, casual dress, and a menu identity built around American pub fare. That makes the decision easier, but unknowns should not be overfilled with assumptions. The more important those logistics are, the more worthwhile direct confirmation becomes.

    Know Before You Go

    • Best for: a casual Ventura meal built around American pub-and-bar-fare favorites, especially if burgers, pretzels, pizza, or sausages are what the group has in mind.
    • Skip if: you are looking for a more formal meal, or need confirmed details on service style, seating, drinks, or other logistics before choosing a venue.
    • Order style: keep the order close to the clearly listed signatures, since those are the strongest available guide to what The Loose Cannon is about.
    • Food lane: American Pub & Bar Fare, including Wagyu burgers, Bavarian pretzels, sourdough pizza, and artisan sausages.
    • Drinks lane: not specified in the available details; confirm directly if the drinks side is important to your visit.
    • Noise level: not specified in the available details; check with the venue if atmosphere or volume will affect your plans.
    • Planning note: casual dress and $$ pricing; confirm current hours, seating, and other logistics before visiting.
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    Location
    Ventura, United States
    Website
    venturaharborvillage.com/directory/the-loose-cannon
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Vibrant and family-friendly entertainment space filled with arcade sounds, sports on multiple TVs, and casual waterfront harbor views.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyEnergeticScenic

    Best For

    Casual HangoutFamilyGroup Dining

    Experience

    Waterfront

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Loud
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    Counter dining, A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Beer, Craft beer
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2024

    Signature Dishes

    • Wagyu burgers
    • Bavarian pretzels
    • Sourdough pizza
    • Artisan sausages
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at The Loose Cannon?

    Start with the Wagyu burgers, Bavarian pretzels, sourdough pizza, or artisan sausages. Those are the signature dishes and fit the American Pub & Bar Fare format.

    Is The Loose Cannon good for a special occasion?

    It is a casual Ventura option rather than a formal special-occasion restaurant. The dress code is casual, and the known food lane is American Pub & Bar Fare.

    What are alternatives to The Loose Cannon in Ventura?

    Choose The Loose Cannon when casual American pub fare and its signature dishes are the priority, or compare it with other Ventura dining options generically based on the kind of meal you want.

    Is The Loose Cannon worth the price?

    It can be worth considering if you want $$ American Pub & Bar Fare in Ventura, especially dishes such as Wagyu burgers, Bavarian pretzels, sourdough pizza, and artisan sausages. Value will depend on your expectations and the current menu.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at The Loose Cannon?

    The information points to casual American Pub & Bar Fare with signature dishes like Wagyu burgers, Bavarian pretzels, sourdough pizza, and artisan sausages.