Welcome to

The Little Lion

We’re a premier brunch bar & restaurant. A modern yet comfortable, inviting aesthetics paired with classic brunch staples with fresh, innovative twists. Speciality mimosas, a boutique-inspired wine list, local craft beers, espresso, matcha, lattes, and more. Come hang with us!!

Open-faced sandwich with prosciutto, arugula, figs, and ricotta on a white plate, with a beverage in the background.
Person eating salad with grilled salmon and sauce, holding fork; glass of wine on table, blurred woman in background.
People toasting with various drinks over a table spread with dishes including avocado salad, toast with berries, and chicken wings.
A table setting with various dishes and drinks, including a plate of tacos, grilled chicken with vegetables, a salad with avocado, and another dish of grilled meat. Several glasses of wine and cocktails are also present. People are handing a plate and holding glasses.
Table with different dishes including fried fish with fries, tacos, salad, hummus with pomegranate, roasted Brussels sprouts, and drinks.

Our Story

Smiling woman in a denim jacket and cowboy boots sitting at a table in a restaurant.

Hello! I'm Jade, a 30-something-year-old Ventura native with nearly 17 years in the restaurant industry. At 15, my mother opened her first restaurant, doing it all on her own while raising me as a single mom. Her tenacity and hard work are truly inspiring. Since then, she has launched three more successful restaurants, remaining hands-on every step of the way. I spent many years learning the ins and outs of the business under her guidance. When I turned 30, I felt it was time to carve my own path.

The Little Lion is my tribute to my mother, a proud Leo, who instilled in me a fiery spirit and the desire to grow. This project reflects my passion, gratitude, and connection to our wonderful community. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming. Starting a business is no small feat, and this journey has been humbling. With the best intentions, diligence, and an open heart, I've found great fulfillment in every moment. I’m excited to share this journey with all of you! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has made this possible.

Join Us For Our

Monthly Wine Dinner

One Thursday every month come and enjoy dinner and wine parings. Our next Wine Dinner is March 27th at 6:00pm.

Featuring Winemaker: Massimo Barbieri of Perluca wines

Our Menus

Menu from The Little Lion Brunch Bar featuring sections for Signature Toasts, Traditional & More, Benedicts, Omelettes, Griddle, and Extras. Items include dishes like The First Date, Cowboy Coffee Steak & Eggs, The Roma, Spinach & Feta Omelette, Classic Fluffy Pancakes, and more with prices and descriptions of ingredients.
Menu from The Little Lion Brunch Bar featuring Starters, Shareables, Sandwiches, Salads, Bowls, Kids' items, and Extras. Includes dishes like Fried Goat Cheese Bites, Elote Steak Tacos, Greek Salmon Bowl, The Littlest Lion, and various sides.
Menu for The Little Lion featuring brunch cocktails, coffee, hot drinks, and soda. Brunch cocktails include Mimosa Flight, Champagne Problems, and more with various flavors and ingredients like prosecco, soju, and coconut milk. Coffee options offer drip, café au lait, and espresso drinks. Hot drinks list teas and hot chocolate varieties. Soda and fresh juice selections include root beer, ginger beer, and Arnold Palmer.
Menu from The Little Lion featuring curated wine flights, bubbles, wine selections, draft beer, bottles, and fun stuff options. Wine flights include choices like The Daydrinker and Busy Woman. Wine options cover white, rosé, and red with various regions listed. Bubbles include brands like Veuve Clicquot. Beer and fun beverages are also listed with prices.
The Little Lion happy hour menu featuring starters and shares like fried goat cheese bites, smash burger sliders, creamy French onion soup, bacon jam baked brie, sourdough truffle mac & cheese, hot honey feta fries, fried calamari, and seasonal hummus with pita. Salad options include a Greek salmon bowl, Hawaiian poke bowl, and girl dinner. Sando’s section features turkey bacon club, hot honey chicken, and cowboy burger. Additional items include elote steak tacos, chimichicken tacos, and salmon fish & chips. Happy hour is Fridays, 2PM-6PM.
The Little Lion happy hour menu featuring wines, beers, cocktails, and fun beverages with prices and descriptions for each category.
Black and white taco menu with drinks and food items. Drinks include Mimosa, Michelada, Beer, and Mimosa Flight. Food items include Smash Breakfast Tacos, Elote Steak Tacos, Chimi Chicken Tacos, and Chorizo Breakfast Nachos. Prices range from $4 to $19.

Come in and hang with us!

5952 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003

Monday - Friday / 8am - 3pm

Saturday & Sunday / 8am - 4pm

 
✨New Date Alert!✨ Our April wine dinner is moving to Thursday, May 8 at 6PM — and you’re gonna want to be there. 🍷💫 We’re pouring SIX wines from Doctor’s Orders Natural Wine Co., with winemaker Dom O’Reilly joining us