Restaurants in Ojai

“We love the food and ambiance❤️”

“The ambiance is great and the drinks and food are delicious but severely overpriced. They started off doing $5 tacos which is pricey but fine for the quality of the food but quickly hiked up their prices. Considering the quality which im well aware of as I’ve made many of these dishes myself (I’m Mexican) I’m still willing to pay their prices.
That being said, the pricing for some of the simpler items on menu like quesadillas are absurd in my opinion. Small tortillas with cheese and watercress for $7.50 each is just insulting to my heritage. $6.50 for mole, sure, that’s a complicated dish. $7.50 for cheese in a tortilla, no. Please be more judicious in your pricing and menu building.”

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

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

“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 :(”

“A calm oasis for anyone who wants to sit down and relax! Jimmy Pub is open to the public, not just hotel guests! We sat outside, enjoyed our pizza and salad and ice teas and listened to a band playing blue grass 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!”

“Classic Ojai summer evenings with exceptional music!”

“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!”

“I love this place! The quality of the fish was amazing. Prices are decent and the service is super friendly and fast. Highly recommend. It's a small place so we got there right when they opened and were able to get a seat at the bar.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Absolutely loved this place! Every dish was incredibly flavorful, with so much thought and attention to detail. As someone who eats vegan, I really appreciated that the vegan options weren’t an afterthought—they were creative, unique, and absolutely delicious. And don’t leave without trying the sesame chocolate tahini ice cream… it was honestly one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. The outdoor patio is beautiful and so relaxing, and I loved that they even provide blankets to make the experience extra cozy. Can’t wait to come back!”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐️☆
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.”

“Beautiful outdoor space with warm, welcoming feel. We had a delicious skillet, the scrambled eggs and banana bread. The sourdough toast is some of the best I've ever had. The lattes were also great. Try the lemonade, its so refreshing on a warm day!”

“Came with friends for a midweek supper. Attentive service. Parking out front. There are lots of choices on the menu but not so many that kitchen quality suffers. Comfortable dining inside and out. We'll return when in Ojai.”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“The BEST SANDWICH on the west coast! Everyone is extremely friendly and you get your sandwich without a trace of mayonnaise if you can’t stand the stuff. Add avocado, extra turkey for your puppy! It’s absolutely perfect and clean eating!”

“Truly the most relaxing and uplifting experience. Received a wonderful facial and massage and had such a pleasant visit. The spa itself is serene and warm. Would definitely recommend!”

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

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

“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!”

“Great place to stop especially if you're riding on the Ojai Valley Trail since it's right near the end of the trail in Ojai. Far enough off the beaten track to be calm and quiet even on the busiest day in town but not so far out to be inconvenient. Good selection of beer and wine plus food trucks at various times. I don't miss it when in the area.”

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

“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.”

“Our server, Evan, along with all of the restaurant staff, made our anniversary dinner so special. The view of the mountains was spectacular. The food was absolutely delicious; we enjoyed every dish we had. The attention to detail, from the presentation to the flavor combinations, was impeccable.”

“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.”

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

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

“Burgers and fries were amazing! Highly recommend.”

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

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

“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!”

“great moon watching on the patio. great staff”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!!!!!”

“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.”

“Went alone for the first time and ended staying until 2 am! Everyone was chill, prices are decent and I met a lot of cool people! Steve is hilarious! Will be going again soon 👍”

“Amazing 😉 best food in town hands down”

“Great little coffee place just behind the main street in Ojai. Coffee is fantastic. Nice bold strong taste. And they also have all kinds of non-dairy organic options for milk.

Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a quieter place to grab a delicious cup of coffee.”

“Nice spot to take a cool load off, drink a beer and eat delish food. I ordered the chile relleno burro, perfect balance of umami and the cheese pull would make any gen Z happy. Trust me, it’s worth a try - add carne asada and leave the rice out.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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!”

“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.”