For 15 years, Stephen’s Market & Grill has been Ventura’s go-to spot for generous plates and heartfelt hospitality. The family behind Stephen’s traces its roots to the island of Lesvos in the northeastern Aegean Sea, where olive trees blanket the hillsides and food is the center of daily life, holidays, and celebrations. Recipes passed down through generations inspired the name, chosen in honor of their son Stephen, and still guide the kitchen today.
Guests return for classics prepared with care, including lamb gyros, souvlaki, grilled seafood, Greek salads, seasoned fries, and house desserts. The market shelves invite you to bring a taste of the Mediterranean home, with imported olive oils, pastas, spices, and sweets.
Locals say it best. “Absolutely delicious and super friendly staff,” wrote one recent diner. Another praised the “most authentic Greek food” and “very generous portions.” Regulars call the lamb gyro “massive and delicious,” while others highlight “the best fries,” “fresh ingredients,” and a staff that “treats you like family.” Catering customers rave too, noting smooth planning, thoughtful service, and food that “made the reception.”
Value stands out throughout the reviews. Guests appreciate plates large enough to share, combos that feel like two meals, and a menu that rewards curiosity, from baklava and lentil soup to octopus, ribeye, and lamb shank. The setting is casual and welcoming, with a bright dining room, a patio for gatherings, and a private room available for parties and meetings.
Stephen’s is grateful for the community that has supported them, and for the recognition that followed. Thank you, Ventura County, for voting Stephen’s number one for Best Greek 2025 in the VC Reporter’s Best of Ventura County. That vote of confidence fuels the next chapter.
Coming soon, Stephen’s is opening a second location in Camarillo at the former Souplantation site on Ventura Road. The new restaurant will expand favorites from the Ventura menu and add steaks and Mediterranean pasta, while keeping the same spirit of family, quality, and generosity.
From the first drizzle of olive oil to the last bite of baklava, Stephen’s Market & Grill serves food that feels like home, with flavors born in Greece and perfected in Ventura.
https://www.stephensmarketandgrill.com/
