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    Aloha Steakhouse

    3.9 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Dinner Macadamia Crusted Orange Roughy
    Andrew H.

    We sat inside along the glass overlooking the pier for lunch. Service was outstanding and the Orange Roughy dish I tried was delicious .

    House salad with ranch - get it without cranberries
    Jenny N.

    This is my favorite ocean front restaurant in Ventura. It's located next to the parking structure. Theres a boardwalk out front too so you can take a stroll or sit on a bench and enjoy watching the waves. Call ahead and make a reservation. You want to ask for a booth or if you want to watch the sunset over the ocean- ask for one of the tables next to the glass window. Everything I've tried so far is delicious. One of my favorites are their SPICY AVOCADO EGG ROLLS. They're fried to perfection: crispy, with a creamy filling and hints of sun dried tomato. This dish comes on a bed of little white crunchy noodles that I ended up sprinkling on top with the dipping sauce. If you love bleu cheese and mushrooms, I recommend the BLACK AND BLEU TOP SIRLOIN medium.. it is to die for. I ordered it with the house salad and was not a fan of cranberries on top. I also ordered a side of SWEET POTATO FRIES. Some of the best I've ever had and the portion was plentiful. It took a lot of willpower to stop eating after I was full. My hubby got the PRIME RIB with garlic mashed potatoes and that was incredible as well!! I haven't had a Bloody Mary in a while and was craving something spicy other than my go t spicy Margie's, so I went for it. My goodness, it hit the spot! Next time I'm going for the Bloody Mary Luau- which is a meal and drink all in 1: the menu says it comes with a burger slider,piece of chicken, shrimp, bleu cheese, bacon, and green olives. Can't wait to go back!

    $7 mai tais at happy hour
    Allison C.

    Returned to Aloha for my birthday dinner last week and overall had a nice experience. The drinks are always great here - the Malibu Third Point is my favorite! I loved the herb crusted salmon as well as the sides of creamed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. Perfectly cooked salmon for the 3 of us who ordered it. The entrees come with one side but I love that you can add additional sides for only $3 (including a side salad or soup). I took some of my dinner home and it was equally as good the next day. The prices were reasonable as well. Our server was just fine - he was friendly but did seem to forget about us on a couple of occasions. Ambiance is one of the main reasons people come here - hard to beat that ocean view! Be sure to bring your parking ticket if you park in the structure as they will validate for two hours!

    Dog friendly patio and great place for you + pup
    Emmy C.

    Dog friendly, nice place to people/dog watch and great service! We came here for the cowboy steaks. It came with a side (we chose loaded garlic mashed potatoes) and also had side salad. Wife also had the clam chowder and said it was one of the best she's had. They actually had clams, and tasted like clams instead of bacon. The steaks were a good size and depending on your appetite, can have left overs or enjoy the whole steak! The loaded garlic mashed potatoes were good. They had sour cream, cheese and chives. We were originally going to order a cheap steak for the pup, but the waitress informed us they had a chicken or beef menu for pups ( was reasonably priced around $7 for either or). I wish I took a pic of the dog portions ( wife thought it was too much to feed for one meal so we had left overs for our pup too). The steaks were cooked well near the bone (I like my steaks rare and near the bone is usually undercook, but they did a great job cooking it). I liked how they seasoned the steaks and didn't add any teriyaki sauce. Would definitely try this place out again and Krypto enjoyed himself too (you can see him smiling in one pic)

    Best steak salad in Ventura.
    Claudio D.

    Yummy, yummy and more yummy. We love coming here for lunch. The wait staff is always accommodating.

    Lydia J.

    The 2 stars was for the view of the ocean. Went to Ventura for the weekend and last night we decided the view and the restaurant looked like a good spot to dine. Servers name was Christi, we got there at 7:23 sat on the patio so we could see the sunset. Too bad the clouds were in the way. Our order was not taken right away. We got drinks and our appetizer around 7:50. We got the artichoke, so much lemon it was hard to eat, too bitter. We waited to order the food, that took another 25 minutes. We waited almost a full hour to get the food and we were told it was due to a large party indoors. It wasn't that bad tbh (I'm a chef they had plenty of servers for that) there were only two of us. Our plates finally came when we were about to get up and ask to pay for what we had had and leave. The plates were sloppy. The food just tossed on. Small portions and if you want sides it's 3 dollars more for every side. So you can have a lobster tail and a baked potato but don't think you'll be wowed over it. For two people the total w tip 189.00 not worth it at all. And vegetables or salad with it cost 3 dollars more, not really a good place for a large group. The server did give us a dessert for having to wait for so long, she brought out an ice cream cake slice to share. This came after waiting again just to get the check. It was almost 10 pm when we left. If you have plans after dinner like we did don't go here. Service was too slow if you don't sit inside they don't seem to care. The lobster was ok slightly tough. The Parmesan crusted orange roughy was good. When we got there it was daylight when we left the beach was already closed as was everything else. Including photos, like I said lackluster plates from a chefs point of view.

    Gin martini
    Adam A.

    We came for a beer but stayed for the Happy Hour appetizers! Service was very fast even though they were busy. Food took a while to come out but when it did it was fresh and delicious. Potato skins were perfectly cooked crispy outside and soft inside. I like my fried zucchini like I like my Happy Hour martinis, battered not breaded. Order everything I mentioned in this review.

    Front of Aloha.
    Deb V.

    The service is the BEST. The staff are career food service folks and they try to please the customer. This kind of incredible service is tough to find these days. The ambiance is always festive but especially around the holidays. The food is fresh, well sauced, and made exactly how you want it. They ask plenty of questions before putting your order in so it's how you like it. I ordered the black and blue sirloin with blue cheese sauce. My man ordered the macadamia crust halibut with side of garlic mash. Everything was delicious! We come here yearly and it never disappoints.

    Dolly D.

    The food and waitress was great she knew exactly how to tell the chiefs to make our food ! And very neat restaurant that was clean even restroom.

    Lemon drop & sunset margarita
    Cecilia G.

    We had a great time @ Aloha Steakhouse. We stayed across the street @ the Crown Plaza hotel and decided to hop over to Aloha for Dinner. From the moment we walked in I knew we were in for a good time. The vibes were festive, cozy, and intimate The highlight of our night aside from the yummy food and great company; was our server Evan. He started by making drink recommendations (pictured - lemon drop and blood orange margarita.) They were soo yummy. At that point we decided we would let Evan take the wheel and recommend everything else we had that night. It did NOT disappoint. We were soo happy with our appetizer and dinner selections. @ Evan thank you for giving us such a great dining experience. Your hospitality is superb. Keep doing what you do!! We will definitely be back. Next time hopefully before sunset. I hear if you get a spot on the patio or window view table before the sun sets it's beautiful.

    Sirloin
    Monica Y.

    Beautiful views of the ocean. Ask for patio seating if weather is nice. The service was great, everyone super friendly. Validated parking for 2 hours in the annex structure. The spicy margarita is great and spicy, so if you don't love spicy drinks, don't get it. The food was ok. The sirloin was just blah. The rib eye aloha cut was much better. The scallops were a little overcooked.

    Bistro Vegan Burger
    John S.

    I started with the incredible wedge salad -- the large head of lettuce was fresh and crisp. The tomatoes were ripe and paired well with the tangy blue cheese dressing. The blue cheese crumbles cheese crumbles rounded out the dish perfectly. I'm vegetarian, so I ordered mine without bacon. For my entree, I ordered the Bistro Vegan Burger. Since converting to vegetarianism, I'm not able to eat burgers as often as I used to. I otherwise would have missed out on this burger in my carnivorous days. It was terrific, and not once did I miss a beef patty. I'm not sure what the patty was composed of (I don't think it was Impossible or Beyond), but it was sizable and meaty. The vegan mozzarella cheese added a familiar, tasty layer of creaminess. However, the star of the show was the blend of caramelized onions and mushrooms -- the rich, earthy flavor of the mushroom was elevated by the sweetness of the caramelized onions. I ate the vegan bacon separately. I find the artificial smoke flavor too overpowering, and I don't think it would have added much to the sandwich. I also ate the spring mix separately as eating the burger as a handheld was difficult as is. The fries were also excellent -- lightly seasoned and fried to perfect crisp. The service was excellent, and I liked the laid-back atmosphere. I hope to return soon to explore the menu.

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    Regis K.

    We stayed another day in Ventura. We decided to try out Aloha Steak in Ventura on a Wednesday evening, right by the beach near the pier, this place was lively! Even midweek, it was packed, but we got a table quickly and checked out their happy hour menu, which was seriously awesome. We got a bit carried away with the ordering--the clam chowder was a total standout, super creamy and bursting with flavor. The chicken satay was alright but a little dry. The fish and chips were solid, with flaky fish and perfectly crispy fries. And the shrimp cocktail? Those shrimps were huge and super fresh. Service was a bit slow, likely because of a big party in the restaurant keeping the staff busy. Still, the food quality was top-notch, and the ocean view from our table was fantastic--such a great Ventura beach vibe. Plus, free parking with validation was a nice perk. If you're after a vibrant spot for a meal by the water, Aloha Steak's a solid choice for a weeknight or any night!

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    The food is outstanding, fresh fish, beautiful sunset great service. If it's your birthday, they have a special celebration for you!

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    Poor management, steak is not high quality, great location, it could be ,manager did not address my problem correctly

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    Good food right next to the beach and Ventura Promenade!! I recommend it! We made an afternoon of it.

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    The ambience was great. Food was great. Service is great. Nothing to complain about we all left their happy even a good bartender.!!

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    Is there a preferred/recommended dress code?

    No , you can walk in with shorts and t-shirt during lunch, preferred or dinner time shorts and a nice shirt for men

    I noticed outdoor seating. Is this area dog friendly?

    Yes, it's dog friendly! We've brought our dog here many times.

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes 🤙🏾

    When is happy hour?

    5 pm

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    I would call them. All the times I've been there I've seen no dogs on the patio. But then again, it's a makeshift patio that's on the side of the building due to the pandemic. If you Google Earth it, the patio is on the side that's closest to the… Read more

    Hello will you be open on thanksgiving.?

    Call them & ask

    Are there 2 patios during the shutdown (I know there's a makeshift one on the entrance side) and just how heated are they? Would you still have to dress like an Eskimo at night?

    When we went last week,there was only one patio open on the entrance side. Our waitress brought our own heater to the table as soon as we sat down. So we were comfortable in a light jacket the whole time we were there.

    I hear that the patio is open now during the covid-19 shutdown. Word also has it that there are no heaters on the patio. Is this correct?

    I don't recall seeing heaters when I was there a few weeks ago, but I am not sure if this has changed.

    Are they open for to go orders during the Covid-19 shutdown?

    Yes. They recently (around 7/25/20) started to go service and outside dining service. They expanded the outside dining space so there's a lot of room. We didn't feel too close to other diners and all the staff wore masks. They do not have heaters… Read more

    I am traveling alone and prefer to eat at the bar rather than at a table - that being said is there a bar to eat at, and, how difficult to get a seat if there is? On a friday? TGIF :-)?

    Depends on the time you arrive. Typically if you're there by 4-5 you should be good, however happy hour starts at 4 everyday!!

    Are you open at 2:00 pm?

    Aloha Steakhouse is open everyday from 11:30 am until 9:00 pm, Lunch is served until 3:00 pm, Happy hour is from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday. Dinner starts at 3:30 everyday.… Read more

    Are there heaters on the patio?

    No we do not

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