Had a quick dinner did not need reservations on Monday 5:30. The service was excellent with Lindsey. Make sure you ask for her.The food was delicious, I had the lentil soup ,greek salad with the falafel plate. Plenty for two people and even some left overs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was nice we had a booth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back again with family. read more

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Found this gem on Yelp, when looking for a Greek restaurant to try for our anniversary. It's an order at the counter style restaurant and the staff bring the food to your table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Greek decor was cool, felt like I steeped back in time for a bit[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food is not cheap but the quality is superb! My wife and I both got the lamb chops with green beans , a greek side salad and a chicken lemon soup. Where do I start, ALL of what we ordered was sensational. I don't know exactly know how they prepare and cook the lamb chop but they were so amazingly tasty, not to mention the green bean blend. The chicken lemon soup was zesty and full of flavor also. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Stephen's absolutely never disappoints. The employees are wonderful and the food and portion sizes are always fantastic.

We ordered the tri tip and lamb chops. It was very delicious, cooked to perfection. The salad and potatoes were amazing. Staff were very nice, helpful, and greeted us well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was clean and easy to access to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Stephens Market & Grill - We ordered the Tri tip and lamb pork chops and it was very delicious. The salad was fresh and tasty. Excellent customer service and clean. - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

We had a variety dishes. Greek salads were plentiful and for the most part enjoyed. My pet peeve is tomatoes that are served ahead of their time. My salad had unripe tomatoes and they were cut in unmageably large pieces. I didn't enjoy the falafels. They appeared very dark and overcooked. Our pita bread was awesone as was the combo dips. The souvlaki chicken was overcooked/dry. The green beans were delicious. The lemtil was enjoyed. read more

Located in Main St near CMH hospital. Sufficient parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You order in the counter and pay. They bring the food to your table. Very friendly staff. The Greek Burger combo is a must. Big portions too read more

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This place should be on anyone's short list for lunch in Ventura. Some Greek places are questionable and hit and miss, they are good sometimes and other times just don't cut it. I've been here and every single time it is fresh and generous portions that have tons of flavor. Two kinds of olives, healthy amount of goat cheese, lamb that has real flavor and has not been sitting around or anything. The food here is great and service excellent as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Top notch Greek lunch for sure and with outdoor patio which makes for a good feel even though the view is just the parking lot really.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Amazing Mediterranean food. Looks like a small hole in the wall, but quite large. Order at the counter and be seated. Ladies working at the counter were super sweet. Will definitely be back! read more

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First visit - was surprised to have to walk up to counter order food and then take a number. Large menu. Hubby loved the baklava. read more

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It's all Greek to me..and that's a good thing. I never made it here after Chuys closed. We wanted something late for lunch and this was the perfect place to come. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good assortment of Greek food and a nice look inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You order at the counter they give you a number and then you get ongoing service even after your meal is dropped off. Dee came to our table several times asking if we needed anything and even bringing us some extra tzatziki. Later, she came by and apologized for not coming sooner to clear my plate. Incredible customer service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean and the lamb gyro, salad and rice plate was on point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Really good. If you haven't been here, you definitely need to stop by at some point. read more

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I came in for lunch on my way back from LA and it never disappoints here. The Greek salad with gyro -- which I totally took a chance on -- was absolutely incredible. Best gyro I've ever had. Did I say ever? I did. I did... Husband had the classic gyro plate with amazing fries and salads. read more

Stephens Market & Grill - Greek salad with gyro instead of chicken - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

Went there during the cold weather and had soup Soup tasted ok but was given cold Also pricey paying $12 for a bowl of soup is not good read more

Stephens Market & Grill - Lemon chicken soup - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

Pleasantly surprised each time I go to this cafeteria. Place you order at the counter, choose your table. Authentic gyros, lambs is so good here, pulpo salad, best in class. Excellent Greek food. read more

It's been a while since I last reviewed this place but my feelings remain the same - best lamb burger ever! Everything pairs so well together and the lamb is not gamey tasting. It is such a filling meal and so tasty. I am so tempted to try other entrees on the menu that also sound amazing, such as the poached salmon or pastichio, but I always find myself getting this juicy lamb burger. The side of tzatziki that came with the lamb burger was also super fresh and the fries were perfect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly staff and a lovely front dining room, though I have only dined in on one occasion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a separate room with a lot of baked goodies as well as pantry items on display for purchase. read more

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A Greek client recommended this spot in Ventura, and I'm glad I took their advice! The fries seem to be a crowd favorite, so I paired them with a lamb gyro (pronounced yee-roh). The lamb gyro definitely lives up to the hype -- it was flavorful and tender, with none of the gamey taste you might expect. If you're deciding what to order, I suggest going with the lamb. In addition to the food, there's a small market featuring Greek goods, as well as a bakery section with delicious pastries and sweets. As for parking, it's plentiful, so no worries there. One thing to note is that the prices can be a bit on the higher side for a casual, order-at-the-register type of spot. A chicken or lamb gyro will cost about $15 which is reasonable these days. read more

Stephens Market & Grill - Lamb gyro combo - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

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Went here for lunch. The place is massive, you can't appreciate how big it is from the outside. The place is clean and the employees are extremely friendly. I had a chicken gyro with fries and salad - the portion size is MASSIVE. Everything was very good - the fries, the salad, the gyro. My only small complaint was that there was too much sauce on the gyro. I would recommend having it on the side. Also, a little bit of heat would have added to the flavor - maybe have some hot sauce available. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Stephens Market & Grill - Chicken gyro - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

Sooo disappointed. I hyped this restaurant up to my boyfriend and was excited to have him try one of my favorite gyros. We just got the oldest, crusty food you can imagine and now he doesn't trust my judgement in food. Haha. We ordered several lamb gyros, with fries, and salads to go. We didn't see the food until we got home. Unfortunately, we were not free to go return it. The pita that is typically super soft and fluffy was stale, kind of broke a bit from being folded. The meat was greasy enough to make the cardboard container transparent, soaking my fingers in grease from holding the bottom of the container. The fries were room temperature, if that. Also greasy, but the consistency of almost raw potato. The fries were for sure left over from lunch time. The least they could've done was throw them in the microwave for a few seconds to give the illusion thay they were cooked within the last few hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm wondering if the emptiness of the restaurant is due to the decline in quality.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We could've saved a lot of money by getting fast food and it would've been better quality. read more

Stephens Market & Grill - Old fries and grease from the meat that soaked through the box. - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

While visiting a nearby chocolate shop, Dear Hubby and I first learned about Stephens Market & Grill. We will definitely need to come back when we are in the mood for Greek / Mediterranean food. We did pick up some of their mixed olives, which made for a yummy snack. While checking out the interior, I was intrigued by the various dining spaces, the imported Greek treats from biscuits/cookies, to all manner of gourmet specialty foods, wines, gift items, and so much more. Murals grace the walls in all the public rooms, including the very large open dining room. When weather cooperates, they also have a good-sized outdoor patio, too. Free parking is available out back, and you can enter that way. We had initially walked in off Main Street, and passed through the restaurant on the way to the parking lot. The main food to-go section and cold cases are to the front / Main Street side. Two of the women at the main counter were gracious in answering our questions about the menu. We were made to feel welcome, even though we only made a small purchase and weren't staying for a meal. All these factors made it a place that I've bookmarked for a future visit to spend more time. read more

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Amazing lamb and dolmas! Stopped by on our way home for a trip and was not disappointed by the quality and delicious taste of the food here. Portion sizes are great and staff is friendly. I would love to come back. The market had some essentials and wines great for souvenirs too. read more

Stephens Market & Grill - Lamb gyro plate and lamb sandwich with pita - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

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Super delicious gyros and grilled items particularly the lamb chops and half chicken. I feel the prices are a little too expensive. Great baked desserts also! read more

If the service at this location is anything near the type of service my husband and I received at the Camarillo location I would not be interested coming here. My husband and I were excited to try the food at the Camarillo restaurant but didn't get a chance because we were not even offered drinks. The hostess sat us down at our table and NOT ONE person came over to see if anyone took our drink order- two staff members even walked by. After 15 minutes of waiting for someone to notice us we left. We ended up having dinner at Applebee's where we received much better service and didn't have to wait 15 minutes after we were seated to get served. read more

First time and we really enjoyed our falafel! My husband got the sandwich combo and I got the plate. Soo much food! The Greek salad was really nice and had a lot of different things in it which is unusual. Loved the tzatziki and homemade hummus! read more

I was missing Greece so... We had to go get some Greek food!! Stephens was the perfect way to get transported to Greece! From the moment we got to the parking lot I couldn't wait to try to the food! They had a lamb on a spit. My kids were fascinated by that. Lol! :) The service was great! We ordered our food at the register, we got our drinks from the fountain and sat down. Our food came out so fast that even my son mentioned how fast it was. We got huge servings of food, so we had leftovers. I have to say that the food is delicious and very authentic! I ordered a gyro plate and so did my husband. My kids had an order of chicken and fries. We enjoyed the ambiance. I love the paintings on the walls and the soft Greek music on the background. We'll definitely be back! read more

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One day, some years ago, I was at the counter of a tiny little grocery store in Santorini. Nick, the shopkeeper, asked me, "Mikey, why you leave Greece? Why you leave Santorini?" He looked shocked to hear I was leaving. His questions were genuine. It was the end of a six week visit to Greece. My wife and I were in Santorini for the last week of the trip and I had made friends with Nick. Nick's question was simple, and although the answer was equally simple, I couldn't get the words out of my mouth. Anything I might say would just sound stupid. Because my vacation is over? Stupid reason. Because I will lose my job if I'm not there next Monday? Another stupid reason. Compelling reasons, sure, but still, stupid. I stood there a moment, looking at my shoes. A flood of emotion was ready to spill over the dam. Finally, I just kinda shrugged and said, Thanks Nick, thanks for everything. I turned and walked out of the store. After six weeks, I was stone cold in love with Greece, but I had to leave her. I had to leave Greece, but Greece has never left my heart. Ever since then, every time I eat at a Greek restaurant, that scene replays in my mind. I can hear Nick's voice: Mikey, why you leave Greece? A meal here at Stephens Grill is just the thing to soothe the heart of those that yearn to be in Greece, because the food here is authentic AF. The food is made with many ingredients imported from Greece. The food is cooked by the owner who is also imported from Greece. The recipes and cooking techniques are 100% authentic. This is as Greek as it gets. My go to meal here is the Gyro Plate. It's so good I never order anything else. Never. There's so much food on the Gyro Plate that typically, my wife and I spilt an order. You get a stack of delicious gyro meat, edges crispy as can be, along side of a sizeable portion of hummus, some tzatziki, diced cucumber and tomato, a dolma, a small Greek Salad with Kalamata Olives and Imported Feta, and a Pita. Oh, and also a mound of crispy French Fries. It's a hell of a lot of food! But if you plan on sharing it, be sure to order an extra pita bread. I have to admit the Gyro Plate isn't quite as good as it was just a few years ago because the French Fries they use these days just aren't as good as the fries they replaced. These fries are Good, but they used to be Great. It's not a deal breaker, but I wish they still had those other fries. (I hate change. LOL). This is an order at the counter and then they bring your food to you kind of place. Soft drinks are self serve. The restaurant does have a small bar, so you're not limited to just beer or wine. The indoor dining area is quite large. All the tables are four tops with blue and white gingham plastic table coverings. The chairs are comfortable enough. The walls are decorated with scenes from life in Greece. There is a TV mounted above the bar, you know, just in case a futbol game breaks out somewhere in the world. Stephen's Grill's got you covered. Oh, and there is a little patio area out back that has heaters for when it gets chilly, and the patio is dog friendly. One of the best things about this restaurant is that it's rarely crowded. Despite having the best Greek food in town, there's never a problem getting a table here. And because it's not crowded, your food comes out pretty quickly, and is delivered to your table hot. I love that! Mikey C says: Efcharistó, Stephen's Grill! read more

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Really bummed. We were excited to try this place last night. Ordered lentil soup, salad and chicken plate to go...... I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH DRY CHICKEN. HORRIBLE. I had to dunk the chicken into my lentil soup just to be able to chew and swallow it. Good flavor but SO dry and seemed like it was old. Not fresh at all. :( read more

Food is bland and overpriced!!! Don't go in here expecting the typical explosion of flavors typical from Mediterranean cuisine, you can do better at Luna Grill! [[HIGHLIGHT]]2 stars for the pleasant dining room[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Excellent and authentic Greek food! Always a full plate of goodness! Great service. Nice to eat in or to take to go.

Service was pleasant and polite... And the environment was nice... You order up front and pay at the register, when ready the server brings your food to you. It was my second day in a row eating Greek food, and frankly, this Greek meal was simply not up-to-par with Greek meal I enjoyed the day ripe. I was planning on a bottle of wine... But at that time couldn't find anything which seemed reasonably priced/cost effective... With wine YMMV ...but $47 at a Greek cafeteria style restaurant didn't make sense to me. Overall ... staff were nice, the service was reasonably efficient, and the environment was clean. I just didn't care for the food... But I'm also not Greek ;) Personally I won't return, but I do know many people who love it here. Visit and decide for yourself perhaps. read more

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We stopped in for dinner just prior to a show at The Grape. The Greek salad is really tasty and generous. My wife tried the lamb shank, and while the meat was bland, the dish overall was decent. I ordered the chicken souvlaki and aside from being a little tough, the chicken was extremely juicy and tasty. Can't wait to go back and try a few more things. read more

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Such a great place to enjoy authentic and delicious Greek cuisine! Friendly staff and amazing food! read more

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Service was fast and efficient, but food was mediocre. Plates were also overpriced for the amount of food.

You saved my Xmas eve! I worked a 12 hour day and thankfully you were open. My girlfriend had the flu, and we both were not up to the task of cooking a meal. I placed an order for a ribeye steak dinner to go. As brief as the interactions were, everyone working was warm and welcoming! I am grateful you were open to serve people like me in a time of need. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! read more

These folks are masters on the grill. Every special we've had is worth trying. Our go-tos are generally the gyro plate, chicken souvlaki, or their pastrami sandwich (I know right?!?) Our kids also love their French fries and Greek salads that come with the combos. We love Stephen's and go there as often as we can. read more

I have been here a half dozen exquisite times... and every time the menu surprises me! There's a gorgeous room up front reserved for big parties, and they have specials so if you want to reserve that room, I would highly recommend asking them about the party catering for that room. You'll save money that way. Food here is wonderful. Very delicious. I'm always trying new dishes here and never disappointed! It's authentic mediterranean food with a fancy little flare, even though the restaurant itself is just like very homie like a kitchen with little tables like a dining room. It's really wonderful here and they have murals on the walls that are really really great as well. They have a little market, so if if you have to get some ingredients that you can't find anywhere else so you can make your own Mediterranean food at home. I highly recommend coming in here and taking a look. They also have a little tiny bakery off to the side with treats that are delicious. They have an outdoor patio, which is fantastic to sit out in if you want to be outdoors on a beautiful day. All of the food is exceptionally tasty and leaves you feeling satisfied without any stomachache afterwards I have always left here feeling really good after I ate and never having tummy issues like I usually get at some restaurants. The dolma here are fantastic!!!! read more

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I'm obsessed with the lentil soup here! It's flavorful, filling & healthy. Also love the greek salad & the dip trio with pita bread.

We ordered the lamb shwarma wrap plates and WOW. I have tried all of the other greek/mediteranean spots in Ventura but had yet to try this spot. Stephen's was better than all of them combined. I also got a square of the baklava. The servers were kind, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the inside was fun and had lots of cool wall art.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seemed like a good place for a large party of people/celebration.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was so scrumptious and I can't wait to eat here again. read more

The best gyro you will find in Ventura County hands down. The lamb is the way to go, and the gyro is positively stuffed with thick, delicious pieces of lamb. It comes with a salad and French fries, and the French fries are so delicious as well. My friend routinely states they're the best French fries she's ever had and will drive 20+ miles for them. They're thick, crispy, and super flavorful. Prices are good too - it's like $13 for the gyro and an extra $3 for the salad and fries. I've only eaten in the restaurant once, but it's a gorgeous restaurant with plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well. Parking is easy too. I normally get my food to go, and it's nice that the food is just as good to go as it is in the restaurant. The gyro even tastes delicious the next day if you have it for leftovers. 100% recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. read more

Stephens Market & Grill - Lamb Gyro - Greek Near Me - Ventura, California

delicious!!!! friendly staff, good fresh Greek food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great outside patio for eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] highly recommend the lamb souvlaki, and the gyro platter is good too! Tri tip was delicious also! read more

Wonderful Greek food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the relaxed atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the employees are always welcoming.

Great food. Everything was so fresh and the staff was excellent Next time I will share since the portions are sobig