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Main Street Restaurant and Steak House - Steakhouse in Ventura, California

Main Street Restaurant and Steak House

4.4 (654 reviews)

3159 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003

Diner
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Steak house

About Main Street Restaurant and Steak House - steak house in Ventura, California

Customer Review Summary

Main Street Restaurant and Steak House offers a nostalgic diner experience with a 50s and 60s vibe. Many reviews highlight the delicious food, generous portion sizes, and reasonable prices. Service is generally friendly and efficient, though a few customers noted room for improvement in coffee refills and specific menu items like gravy. While some patrons found the decor dated and in need of updates, the overall dining experience was positively received, with a strong recommendation to try the food. The restaurant's atmosphere promotes interaction among patrons, contributing to its charm. Overall, it is described as a hidden gem with a menu that caters to diverse tastes and hearty appetites.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

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

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
416
4
156
3
46
2
15
1
21
Based on 654 reviews

Mercedes Silva

1 year ago

Talk about a Retro flash back but ☕ in a good way!! The food was prepared quickly and portions were phenomenal!! No complaints though, everything we ordered tasted delicious and filled us up 😋

J P

Decent food and service. Earlybird breakfast is good. I was told gravy is made in house, but was tasteless like canned gravy. Thinking it was the later. Having some sausage crumbles in the gravy would be a big help. Cup of coffee was $4...a bit high for the quality. Service was friendly, but was not asked about my breakfast after serving and did not automatically refill my coffee...which are tiny cups btw. Loved that old 60s or 70s original diner atmosphere. Could be a really special diner with just a few small improvements.

ATI INVESTIGATIONS

4 months ago

It has that old-time vibe, great food, nice portions, price is right!

Senta Serrano

4 years ago

We've been here twice. The 1st time was nothing special, and a bit of a let down. We were not too interested in coming back. However, we gave it another try and it was much bettet this time! The food was way better then our 1st visit. The Elvis pancakes were pretty amazing! The service was good. The employees were kind and quick with everything. Only complaint i have is that everything is very dated. The tables and chairs are old, with chips and holes in them. We will definitely give it another try in the near future.

C Cr

Like stepping back into the 50’s or 60’s. Love the whole setup. Although the average age of the customers was probably 60, there was laughter, talking and interacting going on. I saw nobody on their phone ( except me doing this review).

Darr Wood

1 year ago

Wow very yummy as can be, wow. Ok, it's a diner style from the time has forgotten; i didn't forget. Years of old these places were the norm. Minus the bowling alley sounds and the hollering. Food and service were so good, the waitress was on point. Totally awesome, real Badass service and sweet. If more places were like this, world hunger would be solved without a doubt. Check out this place, you'll thank yourself for sure plus you'll need a nap. It's beautiful Ventura weather to sip good coffee and some random yummies off the menu.

Francis T

7 years ago

What an amazing place. From the outside it doesn't look like much but this place serves amazing food! Cheap but super delicious and large servings. I love the old styling of this place. Has a very 60s/70s vibes. Love it!

Jose Fonseca

6 years ago

One might be taken aback by the dated decor--lighting and upholstery that could be out of a 80's TV show--but all is forgiven once you try their delicious food. Their top sirloin steak is juicy and flavorful to the last bite, absolutely better than many nationwide chain restaurants. Their menu has a wide selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes to satisfy all but the most pedantic appetites. Definitely will recommend to all.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 7 AM–3 PM
Monday 7 AM–3 PM
Saturday 7 AM–3 PM
Sunday 7 AM–3 PM
Thursday 7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM

Price Range

$10–20