Bonnie and went to Stephen's Grill in Camarillo yesterday around 4:30 in the afternoon and Sat at the bar. The restaurant has lots of full and half booths and there are live plants and flowers, and the walls are decorated with murals of Mediterranean landscapes. Our bartender Jenny was fantastic and made our drinks to perfection. I really liked their glasses, Bonnie had a pomegranate martini, and I had my standard dirty martini. Now for the food. we are familiar with the location in Ventura, and the Camarillo location has what they serve and more. The Camarillo location has more emphasis on the Grill section of their menu. We ordered the Dolmades with meat; the picture we uploaded of them was after we had eaten half of it. The reason I mention that is because it had plenty of Pita bread and Tzatziki sauce served with the Dolmades and there were 6 of them. They were perfect, we loved the lemon dill sauce. We also ordered the Lucas Special which comes with Chicken Souvlaki, Gyro meat and your choice of side and a Greek salad or soup. The Chicken was cooked perfectly and so was the Gyro meat. I like the Chef Kazo sauce that was served with the souvlaki. The traditional souvlaki is olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, Greek oregano and lemon. I think he just added smoked paprika to that and maybe a little red wine vinegar. You don't normally see a red souvlaki. We also ordered the Moussaka, which is kind of a Greek lasagna with eggplant substituted for pasta. It was very good and authentic; they nailed the bechamel sauce (white) and the Kima me domata sauce (red) was very flavorful. The portions were huge and we took enough home for another meal. We are so happy they finally opened and we plan on spending lots of time with Jenny at the bar. read more

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We stopped by this new Greek restaurant on their opening day. The food did take a little longer than expected, but that's understandable for day one while they're getting into the flow. The food was really good, and flavorful, and definitely worth the wait. I'm so glad we finally have a great Greek spot nearby and don't have to drive all the way to Ventura anymore. The restaurant is beautiful and has a really welcoming feel. I've seen some negative reviews, but I'd encourage people to give them a chance and a little time. It's a family-owned business with local owners, and I'm looking forward to coming back and continuing to enjoy their food. read more

The best fresh Greek food in Ventura 5 star votes from the must try Voted Best Gyro west of Los Angeles!

I tried Stephen's grill after enjoying their Ventura location for years. Same great gyro combo with salad and opted for roasted potatoes instead of fries. It was just as enjoyable. My family enjoyed their food as well. The server seemed a little green but that's to be expected at any new restaurant. We'll definitely be back. read more

I've always heard that you should NEVER go to a restaurant that just opened, but when this is Stephens second location, and I enjoy Greek food, so I stopped in on my way from home from work and ordered 2 gyros to take home for dinner. The interior of the place is gorgeous, but I did wonder why there were pictures on the wall of an Italian restaurant? The drive home was less than 5 minutes, and I was shocked at the horrible quality of the food! For $22 - the fries were SOGGY and cold, the Gyro was wrapped in tin foil, looked like a small burrito - the lamb slices, what there were of them... maybe 3 or 4 were COLD and lacked any kind of seasoning. The pita smelled of preservatives so I knew it wasn't freshly made and also very small and soggy. Maybe in time the quality will improve, but for my money there are much better choices in Camarillo including the one inside the Village Mark located on Las Posas. read more

Stephens Grill - Soggy fries, few slices of lamb in the gyro - Greek Near Me - Camarillo, California

The bartenders Christie and Jenny were great! The drinks were awesome! Service and food were excellent! Definitely will be back!

Stopped by Stephen's with my family on a Saturday night. Despite the restaurant seeming to be slow it took 20 to 30 minutes it receive fountain drinks and even more considerable amount of time to receive our food and when it did arrive the shrimp on one of the plates was still raw. The service itself is just fine but unfortunately it seems like our server was scrambling while what appeared to be the owners just continued to stroll around and talk to tables. Definitely think the staff could use some more help. Owners definitely need to change something at this spot, I was excited to hear about a Greek spot opening up in the neighborhood but this didn't hit the mark. (P.S. the Greek meatballs are bland and cost 38 bucks, not worth). read more

Stephens Grill - Keftedes - Greek Near Me - Camarillo, California

We went for brunch today and it was a little chaotic because it was the very first day they opened, but the food was fantastic. Lots of variety. All of the staff was wonderful but Domonique was exceptional! The restaurant is beautiful inside. You feel like you just exited Camarillo and landed in Mykonos. Very well done. Definitely becoming a regular. read more

Maybe (definitely) wait a while for this place to get up to speed. We went two weeks after opening and there were too many issues to note in one yelp review. Giving them two stars because it seems like people are trying and I want to support a family business, but honestly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I ever had. Especially at the price point. Give it a few months and see if the reviews get better. read more

We had the 18 ounce ribeye steak and it was delicious with mushrooms and grilled onions. Roasted potatoes were good and the Greek salad of course service was excellent. Our server was Shawn and the ambience is great. This place will be a hit. read more

Came here today for brunch on Mother's Day, and it was beyond delicious, especially for the price. Everything we had was exceptional. I started with some sides like the creamy green pasta, shrimp cocktail, lox on a baguette, sautéed carrots, and a zucchini dish that I couldn't get enough of. Then you meet Javier, who greets you with a smile and carves the best prime rib, complete with au jus. There's also a build your own Greek salad station, several soups (the lentil was my favorite), the crispiest bacon I've ever had, flavorful sausages, and perfectly seasoned potatoes. Another table featured eggs Benedict, different egg scrambles, and Pastitsio. A Greek style lasagna that was surprisingly light and absolutely delicious. And of course, you can't forget the pastry table at the end. Everything looked amazing and tasted just as good. What really stood out was the atmosphere and service. Our server, Lindsey, was incredibly nice, and honestly, everyone we encountered was welcoming. One of the managers, John, was greeting guests and shaking hands, which made the experience feel extra personal. Before leaving, we took some baklava to go, and it was hands down the best baklava I've ever had. On the first bite, the honey drips perfectly into the crispy filo dough without being overly sweet, and the flavors finish with this rich pistachio bite at the end. I would absolutely buy that again. You cannot beat the Quality of the food or the Price. We will definitely be back. read more

Was very excited to see this restaurant open but this was an opening day fail. Their brunch appeared very rushed and disorganized, food was cold and very evident most was purchased off the shelf. I hope they pull back and regroup because based on their Ventura location reviews, they have a lot of potential. When we pointed out food in the buffet was cold, manager said they were aware and had sent someone to buy more sterno, but no other action to resolve. We took 1 bite of each and promptly paid for our drinks and left. Even when we complained it took 15 minutes to get the manager to come and speak to us read more

had lunch today with wife, did not know buffet only ($29.95 per person) between 9:00am to 0230pm. food was terrible. very bad eye appeal, and this is not Greek food. Half the items listed on the menu for the buffet was not there. beef was over cook, bacon under cook, eggs runny, no so-called Greek potatoes not to be had. Service not very good, as we leaving then ask if we want a refill of my wife's coffee. this place is not worth one star. read more

Don't go here. Awful awful. Location is pretty but food is awful and owner is a piece of work. I complained about a roach and got accused of lying. Why would I lie about that after I already paid my bill? Place sucks. I'll never go back. Beware read more

we went there for lunch. It was fabulous. sorry no pictures..we were with an 18 month old in a highchair. Being a transplant from New England where we eat a lot of lamb, it was so great to have lamb dishes on any menu! I had the lammb kabobs...they were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Roast lamb is also on the menu They came with roasted potatoes...also wonderfully seasoned and delicious, and a side of Greek or Cesar salad. We also had a Gyro plate that came with fries nd a Greek salad. shared some dolmas too. Everything was delicious and very large portions. I took home half of my kabobs and potatoes for dinner. the staff was friendly and really nice. The baby eats what we eat and there was plenty! The restaurant is large and well done. I m so happy to have this restaurant in Camarillo! They ALSO Italien dishes available. The glass of wine was a very generous pour and excellent. I am a foodie, and I can't wait to go back. read more

If I could give less I would. The quality of the food and the service were just awful. The gyro plate came out and all four of us had to return the meal because the meat was petrified tree bark. It looked and felt like really hardened beef jerky. They took all the plates back to the kitchen then brought them back out and eventually serving fresh side plates of new meat that was an improvement. Nonetheless, the fact they would even try to pass off the original meals to us is a sign of poor judgement and cheapness. The other two at our table had lamb and chicken complained of dry, unflavorful food. Very little pita was included in the meal. The waiter said the owner would not split our meals so we could pay separately because he did not want to pay the credit card fees. The least expensive meal we ordered for lunch was $24. Not an inexpensive restaurant. This place is out of business in six months or less. read more

don't go here. food is mid, but like a million dollars. spoke to the very rude owner greg, very displeased. idk if this is how they do business in Greece, but in America we take care of our customer. read more