Restaurants in Ojai

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

“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.”

“best pizza, bagels, and hoagies!”

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

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

“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!”

“Classic Ojai summer evenings with exceptional music!”

“Enjoyed the food here more than in the oak. Less formal. No reservations required. One suggestion is to close the door on cold December nights. Conveniently located.”

“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!”

“Having gone to many Izakaya in my life, I have always been disappointed by the fact that they make you take your shoes off and sit on the floor, eating off a table that is barely waist-high. The food is usually very fried and the oils they use upset my tummy. Also the nomi-hodai drinks are almost always heavily diluted. Full Moon in OJAI, CA is the best Izakaya I have been to that provides TRADITIONAL JAPANESE FARE in an unassuming environment. Prices are reasonable, THEY HAVE UNI, MY FAVORITE, and a decent list of alcoholic beverages. WILL COME BACK AGAIN!”

“Dog friendly patio with unbeatable views at sunset. Affordable drinks. The staff was super accommodating and the food (largely pub grub) was excellent and well cooked. Note, it’s located on a golf course, but this did not affect the experience at all. Highly recommend.”

“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 honey lavender ice cream is delicious! It’s balanced well between the two—not too sweet, not too floral. They modernized the decor which is a shame because the 70s decor gave it charm, but the service is just as good.

You can get a cake cone, small cone, waffle cone, or waffle bowl. They also have dairy-free options for vegans and people allergic to dairy.”

“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!”

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

“Had a wonderful dinner for two at Olivella last night. The service was personable and warm, we were very impressed with our server Keegan. I have dined at Olivella many times but last night what stood out was the care of the staff. Will return again!”

“Burgers and fries were amazing! Highly recommend.”

“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.”

“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.”

“This place has the best chill vibes in Ojai!! Great beer, wine spritzers, hard lemonade, etc….. Games and pool too! Live music most weekends and rotating food trucks.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

“great moon watching on the patio. great staff”

“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.”

“Wow, what a vibe they have set here. Dark, moody, and mystical. What a fun night out! Definitely had an amazing date with my wife here. We got all sorts of great drinks gere. Bartenders were super friendly and nice while they made our drinks. They also have the social club during the day! One of our favorite mountain tucked bars. The inside is small and intimate, they also have seating overlooking the pool.”

“Their orange chicken is excellent!! We have been customers for years. Every time my MIL comes to visit from out of town, AJs is our usual must do soon as she arrives haha I always say Im going to try a new item but when it comes down to it I cant- have to get my favorite orange chicken, steamed vegetables(always cooked perfectly, never mushy!)My hubby gets beef chow mein & fried rice.
Staff is always very nice. Definitely a top pick for Ojai restaurant choices.”

“We stopped by Sama Sama for lunch on our way back to Los Angeles from camping. I had the wagyu cheeseburger, and it was so delicious — the meat was very juicy. I’d love to try another dish next time I’m in Ojai.”

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

“Love the strawberry shortcake.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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!!!!!”

“The Hut has always rocked for me and I drive past it at least twice a day. I've even been fortunate enough to be present when some anonymous guy comes in and buys round of drinks for the whole house. Two of my co-workers go there and one doesn't. I'm not going to elaborate on that yet I love my job and I hope I have it forever.”

“Amazing 😉 best food in town hands down”

“Love their lavender and charcoal kombucha, buy in cans or in refillable jars. There are several flavors on tap and you can do a tasting flight. Free parking lot right there and free street parking nearby”

“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!”

“Awesome tea company!!! They ship fast to Iowa from California and the teas are remarkable!”

“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.”

“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”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“We were seated quickly, our server was helpful and attentive-food was excellent, so was the ambiance! Just could have asked if we wanted more coffee and ice tea.”