Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 4:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Ventura: 7:05 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (805) 667-8585 to confirm.
Location & directions
14 S California StVentura, CA 93001
About Rocks & Drams
Looking for a Japanese restaurant in Ventura? Rocks & Drams is at 14 S California St, Ventura, California. Our Ventura guide covers 159 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Rocks & Drams is open 5 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
The menu we have on file lists 40 items across 6 sections, including Starters, Salad, Entrees, Desserts, and Sides. Listed prices range from $0.75 to $85.00, with a typical item around $12.00. Menu highlights include Beet & Goat Cheese Salad, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad, and Tomahawk.
Available service options are outdoor seating, curbside pickup, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and transgender safespace. The place is LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for dinner and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and happy hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Reservations are accepted; call (805) 667-8585 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Japanese Restaurant
- Address
- 14 S California St, Ventura, CA 93001
- Phone
- (805) 667-8585
- Price range
- $30 to $50 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday)
- Menu
- 40 items · $0.75–$85.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Japanese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Rocks & Drams’s weekday schedule with 541 other Japanese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 71% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 40 hours a week, 15 hours fewer than the local median of 55. 83% of Japanese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Rocks & Drams is one of them.
Compared with 541 other Japanese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Japanese restaurants in California
Based on 126 menus with 13,104 priced items from Japanese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.95.
At Rocks & Drams the median listed price is $12.00, lower than the typical $14.00 for Japanese restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Edamame | 57% | $6.50 |
| Miso Soup | 49% | $3.50 |
| California Roll | 48% | $9.47 |
| Shrimp Tempura | 44% | $11.49 |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 43% | $10.00 |
| Gyoza | 40% | $9.00 |
| Seaweed Salad | 37% | $8.05 |
| Rainbow Roll | 30% | $18.00 |
Calculated from 126 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rocks & Drams there are 58 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 65 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (12), Burgers & Fast Food (6), Bars & Pubs (6), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (5).
12 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaMidici< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodLure Fish House< 0.1 mi
- AmericanBusy Bee Café< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificAsiatique Eatery< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBellRinger Brew Company< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Japanese restaurant
Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.
What to order
- Nigiri – fish over rice; the purest test of quality
- Ramen – tonkotsu, shoyu or miso broths at specialist shops
- Chirashi or a bento box – good value at lunch
- Gyoza and edamame – easy starters for the table
Good to know
- Lunch sets are usually much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
- Omakase counters often have fixed seatings – book ahead and arrive on time.
- Nigiri is traditionally eaten in one bite; a little soy sauce on the fish, not the rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Rocks & Drams's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Is Rocks & Drams open on Sunday?
Yes, Rocks & Drams is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Rocks & Drams located?
Rocks & Drams is located at 14 S California St, Ventura, CA 93001.
What is the phone number of Rocks & Drams?
You can call Rocks & Drams at (805) 667-8585.
Does Rocks & Drams offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Rocks & Drams offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, curbside pickup, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Rocks & Drams?
The typical price range at Rocks & Drams is $30 to $50 per person. Menu prices range from $0.75 to $85.00.
Does Rocks & Drams take reservations?
Yes, Rocks & Drams accepts reservations.
Is Rocks & Drams wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Rocks & Drams open late?
Yes – Rocks & Drams is open until 10 PM or later on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Rocks & Drams?
There are 65 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rocks & Drams. Nearby options include Midici (< 0.1 mi), Lure Fish House (< 0.1 mi), and Busy Bee Café (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Japanese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 126 menus with 13,104 priced items from Japanese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $18.95.
