I Rediscovered A Favorite Local Spot For Delicious Mediterranean Food
By Natasha Kayes|Published May 17, 2024
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Natasha Kayes
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
Several years ago, a friend – knowing my love of Greek and Middle Eastern food – took me to an unassuming family-run Greek restaurant in Ventura, CA, called Stephen’s Market and Grill. I had just moved to Ventura County and was so excited to discover this place. I went back several times but, not being in my immediate home area, it sort of became *out of sight, out of mind* and, even though I didn’t completely forget about it, I hadn’t been back in years. Recently, I decided to take my mom to lunch (she shares my love for Greek cuisine) and see if it was as good as I remember. Spoiler alert: It was!
I am so glad I remembered this place, and I have a feeling it won’t be long before I return. Have you eaten at this Greek restaurant in Ventura, CA, before? Let us know what you think and what your favorite thing to order is! Visit Stephen’s Market and Grill online for more information, including hours, menus, etc. If you are visiting Ventura and looking for cool things to do, work off your Greek feast (or work up your appetite) on a gorgeous hike through the Ventura Botanical Gardens.