Ballots Close Friday,  Who Serves the Top Cut?

Here is the rundown 👇

Read this if you love steak, support local restaurants, or follow Ventura County food competitions.

📍 What Just Happened

Ventura County Star has opened voting for the community’s best locally owned steakhouse — or restaurants with standout steak menus. Diners are invited to choose their favorite spot serving juicy, decadent, boldly seasoned cuts.

Voting ends Friday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. PST.

📋 Key Details

A sampling of the contenders and their signature steaks:

• Casa Bella (Ventura): 32-oz bone-in ribeye dinner for two – $118
• Old Oaks Steakhouse (Thousand Oaks): 16-oz 30-day dry-aged NY strip – $70
• Sportsman Restaurant (Camarillo): 12-oz top sirloin – $32
• Aloha Steakhouse (Ventura): Kenny’s table-side filet mignon – $57
• Prime Steakhouse: 16-oz chef’s specialty NY strip – $75
• Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood (Newbury Park): Beef Wellington – $50
• La Duquesa Bar & Dine (Ventura): 8-oz filet mignon (part of the $39.95 dinner course)
• Slate Steak, Sushi & Cocktails (Camarillo): 32-oz tomahawk for two – $165
• Hozy’s Grill (Santa Paula): USDA Prime NY strip – $75

🔍 Why This Matters

• Highlights top-tier local restaurants competing for community recognition.
• Showcases a wide range of cuts and price points across the county.
• Boosts visibility and support for independent, locally owned steakhouses.
• Helps diners discover new favorites as holiday dining ramps up.

🧠 The Bottom Line

Ventura County is home to some serious steak talent,  from dry-aged strips to tomahawks to table-side filet mignon. Voting is open until Dec. 5 at 3 p.m., so cast your ballot and help crown the county’s ultimate steakhouse.