Restaurants in Ojai

“We love the food and ambiance❤️”

“Okay but Ojai on a weekday with actual energy??? I was shook (in a good way).

Yes, technically we have The Hub holding it down till 2am… but overall let’s be real, Ojai is a sleepy town. So walking into Radio Roma felt like a plot twist.

The vibe? Dim, cozy, a little moody in that effortless way. It’s on the smaller side but it works. There’s a loft upstairs you can actually see from below, which adds to the whole layered, intimate feel.

The hi-fi listening room is what really sets it apart. Vintage sound system, DJs actually curating music, people tuned in. Not just filler noise, it’s a whole moment.

Cocktails were solid, especially if you’re into mezcal. They’re known for it and it shows. The mezcal Negroni?? Yeah… that’s the one. Smooth, balanced, a little smoky, dangerously easy to keep ordering.

Service is easygoing, no fuss. Grab a drink at the bar and head upstairs to the loft for the best view, trust.

Haven’t tried the food yet so can’t speak on that (for now), but between the music, the crowd, and the drinks alone… I’ll definitely be back.”

“Stupendous!!!!! Amazing! I cannot put into words how wonderful our meal was. Thank for the pleasure of experiencing your talent. Bravo!”

“Not only was the food delicious but it was visually appealing as well!”

“best pizza, bagels, and hoagies!”

“Just a heads up to everyone.. they're closed until Jan 17 2022 :(”

“This place was another surprise from my boyfriend on Mother’s Day weekend. We arrived early, the wait was probably around 10min or so. We got seated right away, we sat outside because we wanted to enjoy the nice view. The food was great, the atmosphere as well and with my boyfriend’s company even better.”

“Classic Ojai summer evenings with exceptional music!”

“Stopped here while exploring Ojai. Cute lil coffee shop with friendly employees. The iced Mocha was delicious and the chocolate chip cookie was made with sea salt & was sooo good!”

“We came here for dinner last week. Couldn't fault it. Food was fantastic, staff were very friendly and atmosphere was great. We're definitely coming back next time we're in the US 😀Definitely recommend it here.”

“This place is incredible! The location is gorgeous, all of the amenities are incredible, and the customer service is unmatched! I recommend to anyone looking for a 5 star weekend!! Left feeling refreshed and relaxed!”

“This place deserves a 12 out of 10, 12 out of 10 for ambulance and definitely 12 out of 10 for ownership. The owner definitely knows how to take care of. It’s customers and make them feel welcome.
We got some really good killer items here that were again 12 out of 10. The beef scores were really amazing very tender and very tasty. For the appetizers we also got the fried corn, which was something that you must get. It is very fresh and very tasty. I got the spicy tuna roll. The tuna was extremely fresh and very tasty. We got the Ramin and the chicken. Chicken Ramin was very nice and definitely hit the spot.”

“Usually golf course restaurants aren’t the best quality but alongside the views being spectacular, the food was right on par (no pun intended).

The Baja tacos made with rockfish were sone of the best fish tacos I’ve ever had. The fish was perfectly cooked and paired well with the abundant taproots (shredded carrots, radishes), purple cabbage, and pea sprouts. We added buttery avocado which tied the flavors together. However the limes were a bit dry and the salsa could be spicier.

The fries (not pictured) were generous, crunchy, and filled our fries craving.

Service was 5 stars and ambiance was top notch.”

“I’ve been going to Bonnie Lu’s as long as I can remember and they make the best grits and crispy bacon for me. Everyone is always really friendly and it just makes you want to come back.”

“Love Sam's Place they often have great music and their drinks are fantastic 😊 they also have a sweet outdoor patio!!”

“The staff was very friendly and helpful. I think I'm the only person who didn't like my meal. It just wasn't hearty enough for me, the eggs seemed small. I should have ordered the burrito.
My aunt loved her maitake toast. My niece liked her cheeseburger but got too full on her hot chocolate to finish it, lol. The hot chocolate was good, but there was a $5 for oatmilk! Unless I misread the receipt... if so I'll come back to edit this.
My friend enjoyed her burrito and I was very jealous how good it looked. I got the chilaquiles and was just not a fan. The guacamole didn't taste like avocado at all, so I didn't eat it. I did finish the rest of my meal only because I was so hungry.
I also ordered the pancake for the table and was expecting a much bigger pancake for $15. It was good with the lemon cream but I have had better pancakes.
The only other issue was the amount of flies in the restaurant. They were all over the windows and all over us. It was annoying. I hope they're able to take care of the issue.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐️☆
The staff was super friendly, and they have plenty of flavors to choose from. The shop itself is nicely decorated and very clean. However, their signature Ojai Orange wasn't as good as I expected — a bit disappointing. Still, a nice spot to try if you're in the mood for something different.”

“I simply love Coffee Connection, great service, great vibe, and most importantly, great coffee! They use Centri coffee for their coffee shots which I find to be tasty and complex in taste. I would recommend this place to both locals and tourists.”

“I love this place so much. Employees are all so kind and friendly. I truly think they have the best iced vanilla latte in town - I’ve tried them all! But I just have to say, the chef Louis makes the best bacon of all time. It’s perfect. 10/10 no notes. They also have a kids play area and a great selection of books to purchase. And easy parking in 2 lots. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in Ojai!”

“One of the best dining experiences I've ever had! The 4 course pre-fixe menu was incredible, start to finish. Can't wait to go back. The service was impeccable as well!”

“Amazing food, especially my favorite... the meatballs! The owners and staff treat you like family!!”

“I love this place I get lunch here while I’m at work all the time, the people working are so sweet and the sandwiches always hit the spot. Reasonable price for the amount of food you get. Clean, yummy, right in the middle of town”

“Everething menudo and tortas de asada ala diabla the best”

“We had a wonderful dinner at Nocciola! We enjoyed the ambience on the outdoor terrace, the pork chop, bolognese, scallops, salad, and short rib. Excellent service. The wine menu is a bit small and lacking, but the cocktails were very lovely.”

“Sanders and Sons catered our wedding and they were awesome! Gabriela is very responsive the entire time and helped us coordinate a package that worked for us. We also had fun meeting Sanders in person and tasting the gelato before selecting. Our guests raved about how much they enjoyed the selection of flavors. Highly recommend!”

“Loved the staff, they're dog friendly and so nice. The banana shake was out of this world!”

“Delicious food, a joyful setting, and happy staff. The Tibetan MOMO , Indian curry sushi burrito was very tasty. but there was a large selection on their menu, they even have lots of sushi, and it was delicious. Highly recommend it and would eat here again.”

“This is a truly special spot! The staff are friendly & unpretentious, the wine & spritzers are inventive & delicious, the beer is great too. I always meet fascinating people here.”

“Best Thai food in town. They’re located near several other Asian restaurants, but if you’re looking for authentic, fresh Thai cuisine, this is the place. The portions are generous and the prices are great, which is hard to find these days. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, with plenty of parking right next door. My favorites are the green curry and the chicken satay, so good! Ordering for pickup is also super easy: just call ahead or place your order online.”

“great moon watching on the patio. great staff”

“Burgers and fries were amazing! Highly recommend.”

“I had the BBQ Chicken pizza today, DELICIOUS!”

“Always Wonderful... Try my Bradtini! My always good to go to for dinner or lunch. The meats are all wonderful. I juz get my special taco bowl, no tortilla... You can get any of the proteins that way... Only Ojai locals know... No tortilla, beans or rice for me! Lost 20#s since October and it's staying off! Thanks "Lisa"!

Great spot... Had dinner last night.

OMG! Off menu secret menu "Amber's Sloppy Os" .... Ground beef on onion rings TOTALLY THE BOMB!

Juz hangin' @ Lisa's with a Bradtini and pumpkin ?

Still my #1 place to go. The place has been packed at night lately.”

“Great atmosphere inside and on patio. Excellent food. We had the house salad, two pizzas, and Gelato. All WERE EXCELLENT! Staff was friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and highly recommend it. Chain pizza restaurants don't compare!”

“a very intimate and expensive cafe, its main advantage is its location and views. the coffee is delicious, the ice cream had pieces of ice (apparently it was defrosted and frozen more than once), the strawberry and lemonade soufflé cake was tender and fresh.”

“a worthwhile stop, an absolutely aura-fueled desert watering hole with outstanding cocktails

do try the white negroni and sriracha peanuts. quelle magnifique!”

“Amazing delicious food and fun environment. Great service, highly recommend!”

“It's very nice and friendly place . I love it”

“The meat comes from a market in Ojai but I want to know if the meat is pork or beef. If the menu or the staff could include the type of meat that would be great.”

“Best vegan & gluten free bread and donuts I’ve had! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Wonderful food, wonderful friendly staff”

“Had a great experience at Little Sama Ojai. The food was fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. Everything tasted high quality and thoughtfully prepared, especially the bowls with the pickled vegetables, tender meat, and perfectly balanced sauces. The tacos were also super unique and full of texture with the fresh slaw and toppings.

The outdoor seating area gives the place a really relaxed Ojai vibe, making it a great spot to sit down and enjoy lunch in the sun. You can tell they put a lot of care into both the presentation and flavors of every dish.

If you’re in Ojai and want something different from the usual lunch spots, this place is definitely worth trying. Fresh ingredients, great atmosphere, and some seriously good food.”

“Love the strawberry shortcake.”

“It’s the place to go dance to Beau Red & the Tailor Maide! Great food, great drinks and great atmosphere!”

“Love this place, come here all the time with my boys. Staff is always really cool, food is always hot and fresh. Caritas burritos for the win! The small fries are not small whatsoever!”

“Best Frozen Yogurt. Worth the trip to Ojai just for the desert🍨 Staff was really nice.”

“Highly recommend!!!! The food is amazing!!! The calamari with polenta is absolutely to die for!! I had the most amazing fettuccine cognac w/ filet & mushrooms also recommend the tiramisu 5 star!!!!!”

“Good food , good place ,good beer ,good people, good music. etc”

“A great hole-in-the-wall bar. No food. Hometown atmosphere. Don't ask for anything more complicated than a rum and Coke. From open until around 7pm, it's mostly old fart regulars (like me). After that, I don't know how to describe it.”

“Amazing 😉 best food in town hands down”

“Roasters is my go to place to work from in Ojai. The atmosphere is so cozy, the owner and baristas so incredibly welcoming to all, the lattes and food delicious! It’s a special place to me .. my late husband actually became friends with Stacey first, he was from Tanzania and they bonded over coffee growing and roasting that he was interested in from his native country. Because of their friendship, he would often bring me gifts (mugs, pastries..) from her and it became our go to place for a coffee date. He would always buy the coffee cake which he might have HALF a bite of but he knew I would eat it all if he got it but that I wouldn’t l order it myself :) I have many happy memories here with him, and since he passed I am creating more. It’s such a safe and cozy place to read or work or chat with other patrons. Love this place!”

“Delicious teas! I’m very picky with tea and I loved all that I have tried so far. Not to mention the tea jars you can order to store your tea in. I want to visit the store for the full experience!”

“wines are all good, company great, love the ambiance”

“The best coffee shop in the ojai valley! The drinks always come out amazing and are so consistent. Never do I receive a drink that’s mostly ice or too milky. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The wait time for drinks is impressively low, they are so speedy! I appreciate the punch card to earn a free drink, and I love the selection of cards and merchandise.”

“A must-visit for foodies! (5/5 Green Stars) I really liked the kombucha flight experience here. The place was relaxing haven on a rainy day, with friendly staff, board games to try and magazines to read. The Pink Moment was a favorite – it’s made from green tea, raw honey, ginger, hibiscus, orange zest and the jun culture. Technically, the culture is known as “jun” rather than a kombucha “SCOBY”. Kombucha is usually made by fermenting black tea and refined sugar while jun is made from green tea and raw honey. I learned something new today – two things, actaully! The other is that SCOBY stands for “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.” Anyway, even without strong flavors added (for example, the Om, which had just a little blackberry and lavender) Revel’s kombucha (jun!) tastes amazing. Perhaps even more enjoyable was the vegan charcuterie plate – vegan cheese and salami with crackers, olives and apricots. The vegan cheese was from Conscious Cultures in NY and the salami was from Renegade Foods. Honesty, I’ve never had better vegan cheese, and I’ve tried quite a few. There were two pretty sizeable chunks of cheese, in the styles of brie and blue, and each did really taste like the dairy equivalent. Another microbiology side-note: both brie and blue cheeses get a lot of their flavor from the Penicillium fungi that they are inoculated with, rather than the milk itself. So congrats to Conscious Cultures for figuring that out, and thanks to Revel for introducing them to me! I hope that charcuterie plate is still available as I don’t see it on the current webpage. I’m giving Revel Kombucha 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: • The kombucha is made from organic green tea and organic honey and various additions such as organic ginger, blackberry, orange zest, etc., depending on the flavor. • Besides being almost always organic, many ingredients are local too – like the oranges, of course! • The food on offer was great – the vegan charcuterie board introduced us to new products like amazing brie and blue cheeses from Conscious Cultures. • I appreciate that they let me purchase a liter of kombucha by refilling my Sigg flask. They also provide re-useable glass bottles for buying kombucha to-go.”

“Good Mex, fast service at very reasonable prices. Some inside seating in a simple setting. Excellent tamales. Limited but available parking. Take out available for picnic plans.

Parking: Good food Good value”

“Great food and great service. Usually go there when I’m in Ojai every now and then, and always had a great experience there.”

“Sakura has a wide selection of Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki and Korean dishes, all made with exceptional attention to detail and flavor. PLUS the owner is a wonderful human being!”

“My favorite place ❤️I can’t go a day without my coffee”

“Delicious food, friendly staff and affordable prices. 😋”

“I flew in from Boston and my mom is from up the coast in Santa Margarita. This was a perfect start to our Ojai experience. Delicious meal. So many options and we each enjoyed or respective meals: Mango Snapper and Quinoa Greens, and Grilled veggie Quesadilla. Delish! All on the cozy, charming patio strung with festive lights.”

“We Love Seafresh! it's become part of the rhythm of our lives!”

“Had your Jalapeno Double Cheese burger. It is excellent hope it stays around for awhile.”

“Busy Sunday, but didn’t have to wait too long. They were out of all sorts of food and beer, this really miffed the young ladies behind the counter who were then charged with telling every customer that. We grabbed the food pretty quick, all three orders were outstanding. The Jalapeño Bacon Smash burger was something I will be back for.

Kid-friendliness: Room for a stroller”

“Came here for an early dinner as part of a girls day out last minute. A hidden gem! The food and drinks were great, service was also great, but that might be because we were the only ones in the whole restaurant. I hope they can drum up more business, especially on a Saturday night. The interior ambience and decor needs a refresh and the hostess podium outside needs to be manned. The menu needs an update as well, this place has a lot of potential just needs to be marketed better. We would come again next time we're in town.”

“The food, service and ambience are superb at The Oak. I came with friends to celebrate a birthday and we had a great experience. We had a little hiccup but Juan our server made sure to go above and beyond to make the evening a success.
Sarah the manager also came by to check on us and confirmed our meal the Catch of the Day (I.e. the sea bass) salads, tortilla soup and drinks were good.
At the end of the night we all felt it was the best place to celebration our friend’s birthday.”