Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks
Restaurant in Thousand Oaks, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood is a practical Newbury Park choice for a classic dinner out, especially when the group wants steakhouse-style familiarity over a more specific cuisine lane. Use it for birthdays, date nights, low-drama group meals; cross-shop Marcello Ristorante for Italian or Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant for a more distinctive format.
About Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
Holdren's Steaks & Seafood is a Thousand Oaks dinner option with evening hours every day of the week and a smart-casual dress code. For details on menu depth, pricing, service style, awards, seating, drinks, or ownership, diners should confirm directly with the restaurant.
A Thousand Oaks option for an evening plan
Choose Holdren's Steaks & Seafood when the timing and setting fit your night: the restaurant opens at 4 PM daily, closes at 8:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, closes at 9 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, which makes it suitable for an evening out where guests want to be a bit more put together without treating the meal as formal.
Specific details about chef direction, menu format, wine pricing, awards, private dining, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or exact booking patterns are not available. If you are comparing options, keep the comparison broad: Marcello Ristorante, Cedro Italian Restaurant, Mediterraneo, Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant, Zin Bistro Americana are other names to consider depending on the kind of evening you want.
Go for dinner, use the posted hours
The operating pattern points clearly to dinner rather than a daytime meal. Holdren's Steaks & Seafood is open Monday through Thursday from 4–8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–9 PM, Sunday from 4–8:30 PM. The restaurant does not offer lunch service.
For Thousand Oaks diners, Holdren's Steaks & Seafood is an evening-only option with a smart-casual dress code. For anything more specific, including reservations, group needs, menu questions, allergies, or current availability, confirm directly with the restaurant before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 1714-A Newbury Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- holdrens.com
- Phone
- +18054981314
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Holdren's reads like a classic suburban steakhouse that trades spectacle for steady reliability. The room is unhurried and quietly familiar, anchored by a clientele of Conejo Valley families, local professionals, and repeat diners who treat the place as part of their routine. Rather than chasing trends, the restaurant's reputation rests on consistent cooking and long-term relationships with its neighborhood. Service and atmosphere skew toward comfortable and restrained—an evening that feels settled rather than theatrical. If you arrive expecting flash, you won't find it; if you want a dependable steakhouse experience close to home, this is the kind of room that delivers it.
Best For
This is a neighborhood spot that suits local dinners and family meals more than tourist-driven outings. The crowd profile—families, area professionals and returning guests—makes it a reliable choice for weekday or weekend evening dining when guests want steady food and a familiar atmosphere. It also works well for modest business dinners where conversation and comfort are priorities. Because the setting is residential and removed from high-visibility dining districts, it’s especially convenient for Conejo Valley regulars who prize predictability over culinary theater.
Ordering Tips
Holdren's centers on classic steakhouse fare, so lean into the menu's signature proteins: the Beef Wellington, a New York Strip, and a Surf and Turf are highlighted as standouts. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on consistent, beef-forward cooking and its steak-and-seafood format, ordering a straight classic cut or sharing a surf-and-turf lets you sample the house’s approach to both proteins. Expect traditional preparations rather than avant-garde moves; choose familiar cuts and ask about doneness to match your preference so the kitchen’s reliable execution comes through.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting upscale atmosphere with warm lighting, romantic booths, and a lively bar area replicating a 1918 original.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Beef Wellington
- New York Strip
- Surf and Turf
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cedro Italian Restaurant, Italian, $$
- Marcello Ristorante, Notable alternative
- Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Mediterraneo, Notable alternative
- Zin Bistro Americana, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Thousand Oaks
Choose Holdren's Steaks & Seafood when the table wants the familiar steak-and-seafood lane and a traditional dinner feel. Cedro Italian Restaurant is the better value call for Italian at a known $$ tier, while Marcello Ristorante is the closer cross-shop when the occasion wants pasta, wine, a warmer Italian room instead of a steakhouse-style meal.
Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant is the sharper pick for diners who want a more cuisine-specific experience rather than a broad special-occasion format. Mediterraneo and Zin Bistro Americana make more sense when ambiance and a broader night-out setting matter more than a direct steak-and-seafood decision.
For booking ease, Holdren's is the lower-risk choice compared with more occasion-coded peers: plan ahead for weekends, but it is not positioned like a destination tasting-menu reservation. If the group is split across preferences, Holdren's is the safe steak-and-seafood compromise; if the group has a clear cuisine preference, pick Cedro, Marcello, or Moqueca instead.
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Compare Holdren's Steaks & Seafood
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdren's Steaks & Seafood | Thousand Oaks | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Cedro Italian Restaurant | Newbury Park | Italian | $$ | No published awards |
| Marcello Ristorante | Thousand Oaks | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant | Thousand Oaks | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mediterraneo | Westlake Village | ; | ; | Michelin Guide Croatia 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Zin Bistro Americana | Westlake Village | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holdren's Steaks & Seafood good for a special occasion?
It may fit an evening occasion if you want a smart-casual dinner in Thousand Oaks. Its daily dinner hours are with service from 4 PM and closing at 8:30 PM most nights or 9 PM on Friday and Saturday. For alternatives, compare it with options such as Mediterraneo or Marcello Ristorante.
How far ahead should I book Holdren's Steaks & Seafood?
Booking patterns or reservation lead times are not available. Because the restaurant operates in the evening only, it is best to confirm current availability directly before making plans. Zin Bistro Americana is another option to keep in mind.
Is lunch or dinner better at Holdren's Steaks & Seafood?
Dinner is the only option. Holdren's Steaks & Seafood opens at 4 PM every day and closes at 8:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9 PM on Friday and Saturday. Lunch service is not available.
What are alternatives to Holdren's Steaks & Seafood?
Options to compare include Marcello Ristorante, Mediterraneo, Cedro Italian Restaurant, Zin Bistro Americana, Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant. Use the comparison based on the kind of evening, timing, setting you want, confirm current details directly with each restaurant.
Does Holdren's Steaks & Seafood handle dietary restrictions?
Information on dietary accommodations, allergies, vegetarian, or gluten-free options is not available. If dietary restrictions are important, contact Holdren's Steaks & Seafood directly before visiting. Cedro Italian Restaurant or Zin Bistro Americana are also options to compare.
Is Holdren's Steaks & Seafood good for solo dining?
Information about bar seating, counter seating, or solo-dining setup is not available. A solo visit may still be practical during dinner hours, but you should confirm the current setup directly if that matters to your plan. Marcello Ristorante is another option to consider.
