Restaurants in Ojai

“This place alone is worth the drive from LA to Ojai.A gorgeous eatery in the middle of downtown Ojai, The Dutchess welcomes you with open arms to its beautifully lit and meticulously decorated atmosphere. THE FOOD (I'm just going to jump to it) IS INCREDIBLE. The naan was to die for; the mussels were divine; The Pork Belly noodles had to have been my favorite... I mean, the glaze was impeccable; can't go wrong with the curry; but the Goat Masala IS A MUST. Oh- and don't pass up on dessert. The Lime Pie was incredible, but you HAVE to get the Brulee Pie and the Sticky Rice Donuts. You'll thank me later.”

“Delicious food, wine, great service, friendly staff and amazing Topa Topa mountain views especially for the pink moment.The location is historic for Ojai and iconic. A must go when in Ojai. Thank you Ojai Rotie!”

“Before we even walked inside we greeted so friendly from Terry who was parking his truck ; then inside we were so happy to enjoy REAL GREAT PIZZA …..perfect dough!Thank you for making this world a better place…. One slice at a time !”

“I walked in and automatically knew I loved the place because first impression: community fliers all in front window on patio with local events, coming in the door (all the locals seem ready to hold the door open for people !) fresh gorgeous healthy clean produce, SOOO MANY organic pantry items unique and high quality.Purchasing a breakfast burrito it was hot! with steaming hot salsa. It was so good!! Love the vegan options. Delicious vegan & gluten free pastries.Clean. Communal. Welcoming.Only visiting from Los Angeles but I’ll probably be back before my trip is over.Parking: Parking but fills up fast. It’s a popular spot!Kid-friendliness: Little munchkins around get friendly smiles”

“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 knows their bread! Everything has a bit of an interesting twist but in a positive and exciting way. The pizzas are delicious especially the Pinyon. The Challah is one of the best challahs I have purchased. If you go on a weekend evening, reservations are definitely recommended.”

“I am not a vegan, but my wife ordered us some of the tortas and they were insanely delicious (and filling)! Also, the fries were absolutely top notch. If I could eat like this all the time, vegetarianism/veganism would be way more appealing to me!”

“Loved everything except the Trout. It didn't agree with me for some reason. But our server was excellent- truly, she was excellent. The service from each server was perfect. The ambiance was wonderful. It did get a little loud at times, but I don't mind that. The only thing not perfect was the trout, and that could just be a me problem. Overall just wonderful!! Highly recommend.”

“This place rocks !! Delicious sandwich! And the chocolate chip cookies are the best cookies I’ve ever had. My partner teleworks and it’s so close to our house !”

“Amazing experience! Came in and had great food. The service was perfect and they were always attentive. It was also my birthday month so I was able to get my food for free! Everyone needs to come here ?”

“The Summit is a much stop place when travelling between Santa Paula and Ojai. They have delicious burgers, sandwiches and shakes and a nice shady outdoor area to eat and enjoy the scenery.”

“Original Post (12/28/23): I went there in the fall. A friend drove me from Santa Barbara to Ojai specifically to go to Cafe Boku to try their vegan Reuben sandwiches. I really like vegan Reubens and was hoping to try theirs. We arrived a few minutes after 3 - and although their web site stated that they were open until 5, the cashier told us that the kitchen closed at 3! We had to go to Hip instead, which I really did not want to do. They will get a chance to redeem themselves today, as I am once again going to try to eat at the restaurant. However, this time I called ahead - and although the message on their answering system stated that they were open until 5 - I chose to speak directly to someone there, and once again was told that they will close at 3. This time we will get there before 3, and I hope to be able to update this review with a more favorable.one. UPDATE (1/8/24): We returned on Thursday, 12/28/23. I was hoping to be able to state that their phone message and web site reflected their current hours. However, as of last night the phone message still claims that they are open until 5 - which is incorrect, the sign in their door shows a closing time of 3 for all open days. The web site shows 3 for most days, and 4 for a few. I would strongly suggest calling and talking to a person before going. This time we got to try their food. We both ordered the mushroom Reuben. It was a very good mushroom sandwich, but did not taste very much like a Reuben. My friend and I also both wished that the sandwiches had more filling (mushrooms and sauerkraut). The bread was sour dough - not pumpernickel - but it was a very good sourdough. I would order it again, but I would like to try other items on their menu. Unfortunately, the items that I am most interested in trying (the flat bread and the soup) are currently not available. The service was excellent - and we were even comped a part of our to go order to help make up for the disastrous first visit. We were also told that they are now completely vegan - so I can give them more than 3 stars. Updated from previous review on 2024-01-08”

“Jesse is the manager. He is a warm person. He knows exactly how I like my order, and he usually prepares it himself. Just love this place.Wheelchair accessibility: There is handicap parking right outside and a ramp to enter.”

“Came in here for lunch today. Young lady behind the counter was friendly and cool. Sandwich was exceptional, delicious pickle on the side had a great crunch and the chocolate chip cookie ( made in house ) was outstanding. I’ll definitely be ”

“Outstanding food! Onion rings are perfect; crispy and savory. Our burgers were outstanding, and our horchata and coconut smoothies were delicious. Nice open seating area outside, perfect for folks like us with dogs. Service was great. 10/10”