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Casa Bella - Steakhouse in Ventura, California

Casa Bella

4.3 (635 reviews)

391 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

Steak house

About Casa Bella - steak house in Ventura, California

Customer Review Summary

Casa Bella receives mixed reviews from diners. Many guests praise the attentive and friendly service, highlighting the romantic ambiance and sophisticated setting. The happy hour menu is especially popular, offering delicious options at reasonable prices. Several reviewers noted that the food was consistently tasty, from appetizers to desserts, with some mentioning specific dishes like the chile relleno and skillet cookie. However, there are significant complaints regarding service inconsistency, particularly during peak times. One visitor had a disappointing experience with their reservation for Valentine’s Day, describing poor service and undercooked steak. Despite some negative experiences, several diners express eagerness to return for future visits.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
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441
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95
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26
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18
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55
Based on 635 reviews

Kootzie Torres

2 weeks ago

Absolutely wonderful! First time here and it was just perfect. Our host, Carl was very attentive but not disruptive like other restaurants who asks you how everything is every 5 secs. Very classy place, and the ambiance is gorgeous. Definitely will come back for another special occasion. Thank you for making our 7th anniversary special.

Reyna

5 months ago

Delicious food and the service is great. Everything we had was scrumptious from the appetizers to dessert. Our new favorite spot for a savory and pleasant dinner as a couple.

Rebecca Castro

5 months ago

Went here for happy hour on a Tuesday. The happy hour menu is great with many options and reasonable prices. We got the “ Chile relleno” which was delicious but a little bit of a different take as it was not battered or breaded. We also shared the loaded quesadilla which had a fantastic flavor and was very filling. Lastly we split the crispy cauliflower which was served on a bed of corn in a cream sauce- definitely my favorite. I enjoyed a blackberry old fashioned also. For dessert we got the skillet cookie which was warm and chocolatey and gooey! Lived everything we had. I will be back to eat off the dinner menu very soon!

Dan Moore

7 months ago

My new favorite restaurant by the ocean. Stopped in last night and had a blast. From beginning to end we had a great time. We sat in the back and the vibe was very romantic. Our server was very friendly, the food and drinks were excellent, and the location is super clean. Check them out. I can’t wait to go back.

Carla Walker

6 months ago

We went for Happy Hour and the food was delicious and we absolutely loved our server Ryan. We're definitely going back to try more happy hour items.

Rogelio Jimenez

1 year ago

My experience at Bellas was recently for a company Christmas dinner.. The food was great and high quality, the appetizers, the main course, and dessert were very yummy. I am truly impressed, so if you guys want to have a romantic and intimate dinner with your loved one, you should consider this place...Enjoy making your food souls happy and God bless you all..

Alex Favacho

Casa Bella may look upscale and professional, but don’t let appearances fool you. The service was lackluster, and most importantly, the steak was simply not good. We made our Valentine’s dinner reservations a week in advance, yet when we arrived exactly on time, we were met with a long line of other patrons who had also reserved tables. It took nearly an hour to be seated, which set the tone for an underwhelming evening. Once seated, our first waiter rushed through his introduction and took our order at lightning speed, making us feel like we were at a fast-food joint rather than a restaurant advertising a $150+ dinner special. Despite the chaotic service, my wife and I tried to make the best of the experience. The wine pours were generous, and the interior ambiance was pleasant enough. But any goodwill faded quickly when our steak dinner arrived. We ordered our steaks medium, yet they were served cold and practically raw—far from the mark of any reputable steakhouse. It was clear the kitchen was overwhelmed, and quality control took a backseat. To top it off, the final bill included a mandatory service charge that was never disclosed on the menu. And if that weren’t bad enough, the waiter retrieved our check from the back of his pants, tucked into his waistband. That moment alone summed up the lack of professionalism we experienced all night. In the end, we paid nearly $250 for a meal that was unimpressive, poorly prepared, and riddled with avoidable service missteps. Casa Bella is not a steakhouse if they can’t even get a medium rare steak right. Spend your money elsewhere.

Sara Tatiana

Went here with a few friends for a birthday and everyone was amazed. Everyone loved the food, service was great! I will definitely return for that happy hour menu with full size portions and drinks if I'm not hungry enough for several courses.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–11 PM
Monday 4–10 PM
Saturday 4–11 PM
Sunday 1–10 PM
Thursday 4–10 PM
Tuesday 4–10 PM
Wednesday 4–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100