Just at the very bank of the River Venta the cosy restaurant Ūpis is located, where visitors may play some bowling on the ground floor, and dance at week-ends. A classic restaurant Vilnis is located in the hotel’s premises on the right bank of the Venta. Kurzeme is a restaurant that won the first award of the previous-year competition on the best restaurant. It offers disco dancing. The restaurant Krēta, MG in the Seamen’s Entertainment Centre, after a substantial meal offers a play of billiard or dancing in its cosy atmosphere. The special interior design of the restaurant Dzintarjūra reveals the closeness of the sea. Good meals are offered also at the restaurant Olivers.

The interior of the café "Bols" of the Olympic Centre "Ventspils" is all about basketball – it has orange walls and large photos from basketball games on display.
The café T33, which is located in Pārventa, is an appropriate place for a refreshment together with friends.

A popular student spot is the bar Cits Ostgals, where the jovial waiter offers also the special brand of Užava beer and garlic toasts. An intimate atmosphere is in the small bar Landora in the city centre. Recently a new bar was opened in the culture centre Jūras vārti (Sea gate) with live music performances.

Canteens in Ventspils are comely and offer comparatively inexpensive meals. Also, meals for larger groups of people can be ordered.