Had a quick dinner did not need reservations on Monday 5:30…read more 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. The ambiance was nice we had a booth. We will be back again with family.

Found this gem on Yelp, when looking for a Greek restaurant to try for our anniversary. It's an…read moreorder at the counter style restaurant and the staff bring the food to your table. The Greek decor was cool, felt like I steeped back in time for a bit. 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!!!

I am so sad this place closed. Their food was intensely delicious. The taste was a combination of…read moreGreek and Middle Eastern. I'm glad I visited a few times while they were open. The owner was really friendly and the restaurant was cute and casual and inside.

This is the best Lebanese food in town with the most kind and considerate owner. I am so glad I…read morestumbled upon this place and gave it a try. Any Ventura local has to try this place out! The owner is a great guy and gave us amazing recommendations. You can tell he is passionate about the food. All of the food is pretty much "home-made" by the owner who was the only employee there. We tried out three plates and all the sides with it too. It was delicious and came with a lot of pita bread. Overall, this is a great restaurant and the owner/chef makes the ambiance fun. Everyone should give it a try!

Great food, great service and a lovely family-run restaurant. Give it a chance if you are around…read morethe area

After the long drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Ventura, plus a completely unnecessary but…read moreemotionally necessary detour through U.S. Route 66, we arrived tired, hungry, and operating mostly on fumes and determination. We checked into our harbor hotel and ordered takeout from The Greek Mediterranean Steak and Seafood, which turned out to be an excellent life decision. First challenge: surviving the parking lot. I don't know who designed that little maze, but I emerged victorious eventually. Once inside, though, the place had a great energy. A dance floor, a DJ spinning genuinely good tunes, and massive windows overlooking the harbor like the restaurant knew exactly what kind of mood we needed. Service was fantastic. Our order was ready on time, and they also made me a dangerously good Negroni to go. Honestly, if someone hands you a well-crafted Negroni after a desert road trip, that's practically an act of community care. Back at the hotel, we spread everything out on our balcony overlooking the harbor while the sun set, and suddenly life felt very cinematic. We ordered the Sampler for Two, which included lamb chops, falafel, loukaniko sausages, spanakopita, dolmades with avgolemono sauce, tzatziki, hummus, hot pita wedges, and a Greek salad. Basically, a feast disguised as takeout. Everything was delicious. The lamb chops were flavorful, the falafel crisp, the spanakopita flaky and rich, and the whole spread felt generous and thoughtfully prepared. Portions were large enough that we saved the hummus and tzatziki for the next day, where they heroically returned as cocktail snacks. A true encore performance. This meal didn't just feed us, it restored us a little. Good food, great atmosphere, harbor sunset, Negroni in hand. Sometimes a travel day ends exactly the way it should.

I love this grocery store, liquor store, and sports bar. They have amazing Middle Eastern takeout,…read moreMiddle Eastern groceries, craft/local brews and a flipping bar! I didn't partake at the bar but what a surprise. Even their produce is tempting--I am a sucker for some fresh fava beans, the ginger was gigantic and so plump. I would love to live in walking distance to this place. It is your typical grocery store ambiance and the cashier was friendly coming in and equally friendly checking out and efficient to boot.

Dissatisfied once again. I come here often for takeout, but occasionally dine in with my wife &…read moregrab a beer. Unfortunately, the bar experience consistently falls short. The bartender, Dianna, is usually on her phone and inattentive--it's easy to feel completely overlooked. When you do get her attention, she comes across as bothered rather than welcoming. If she's working front of house, the service really needs improvement. I'd recommend sticking to takeout or avoiding the bar when she's on shift.

I was looking for somewhere new to eat in the Ventura area and I came across Hummus Republic. I've…read morebeen to this plaza many times I've been to all the stores next to it and used to come here when it used to to be another business. To be totally honest, I was a little bit intimidated by how the process works. But I assume caught on that. It was almost like a chipotle kind of style place. I decided to go with a bowl. I was able to choose between three types of different bases, and I went with the basmati rice and the couscous was able to choose a couple of salad options as well. Luckily, we were able to mix and match since I can never make a decision on getting All three types of greens that they have. Then moved over to the hummus section and I was able to get the three most popular hummus flavors, which I actually don't remember what I got. I know one of them was an olive flavored one and another one was a little more spicy. Then over to the protein side of things, you can mix up to two different choices, and some of the other options there is an upgrade fee. Then removed over to the toppings and these are all unlimited and so I was able to get feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, purple cabbage, everything was so endless and amazing At the very end, you're able to choose two different kind of sauces and at the very end, my bowl was actually pretty heavy in weight but most importantly it was very delicious Thank you to the team member here that was very helpful and walked me through the process. I think I might've been too overwhelmed. Otherwise I might've just opted for the burger which I may still have to try next time. The sweet potato fries also look very good and I will have to try those next time for sure. There's a ton of parking spots right outside. I can't get a little bit busy here so she'll be so many different food options but generally, I haven't really had an issue with finding a spot.

Food is great for the first couple of bites, but the gets extremely salty. Is anyone's else's food…read morelike this too? We had the ultimate shawarma bowl

Found this spot while out with the family and it definitely hit the spot. The gyros were fresh,…read moreloaded with toppings, and packed with flavor. The fries inside were a nice bonus, even if they tried to steal the show. Great food, quick service, and zero complaints--except now my toddler thinks every meal should come wrapped in pita bread. Would absolutely come back

I had the steak pita and it was very good! The steak is…read moreflavorful and juicy! The fries are seasoned and the sauce is the cherry on top!!! The place is clean and the staff is friendly.

Food/Excellent! Kabobs r my most favorite middle eastern food. They served a nice small salad,…read morefresh hummus and the plentiful kabobs were presented on a bed of rice. Chef made a garlic aioli that was screaming! Excellent on the filet mignon kabobs.The only suggestion warm the piece of pita. Service by chef excellent. By staff nice but pre occupied with her phone. It was a beautiful Saturday noon time perfect for their patio. Over all very pleasant experience. I've told so many people, hope it isn't packed my next visit.

GETTING HERE:…read more Located inside the liquor store next to Popeye's, on the corner of Gonzales and Ventura Road. Don't blink or you'll miss it! REVIEW: All the hidden gems are gifts from Yelp! And, from a co-worker! Didn't know this place existed, but so glad it's on my radar now. First-timer, so I was totally green as to what to order. My chicken and rice (I don't recall the official name) was delicious. And, the soup is incredible too! The service was excellent, and while she probably laughed at my naiveté, she was gracious and helpful. There are few tables inside the liquor store to eat, but I feel this set-up is conducive to delivery service or pick up your order, to-go. I really do recommend The Green Olive. Very tasty food! (I did notice the Dubai Chocolate and it caught my eye, but the price was $15!)

Perfect wine bar with generous quality wines by the glass or bottle from around the world. The…read moregarden setting is magical, it feels as if you are in a friend's lush backyard with the fountain drowning out any nearby traffic. Parfait, the all around perfect owner, host, server, and chef, will charm you as a newcomer or welcome you back as a regular. I love the salads, pâté, penne with various sauces, and he offers pizza and desserts if you have room for them. Only open for 2 more nights, so call and make a reservation to enjoy this fabulous experience before he closes!

A very charming restaurant unlike others in Ventura area. Reservation is a must since there is…read morelimited seating. I really liked the vibe and the atmosphere. I felt I was in Europe! The owner is very hard-working. From opening the door once you ring the doorbell, to seating you, and serving. We ordered two types of pizza and two types of pasta. They were all very good. The pizza is very thin crust. Do not be in a rush. If you are going to the restaurant, expect a slower pace. We will definitely be back !