12 Best American Restaurants in Ojai

“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.“

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

“I always love a stay at the Ojai Valley Inn!! I usually come with my husband and kids. When we visit we love the kids pool, kids club, tennis courts, bike rental and driving range. Along with the fabulous restaurants where we can see them running around while we eat. All the rooms we’ve stayed in have always been large and amazing. This trip I brought my mom and sister for their birthdays. I booked it through American Express Fine Hotels. This gave us $70 towards breakfast everyday, $100 hotel credit, chocolates in the room, 4PM checkout and a room upgrade if available. When we arrived they said they were fully booked and could not offer a room upgrade. I have always been it great rooms and expected the basic room to be the same. Unfortunately it wasn’t. It was small, had a small balcony with only 2 chairs- there were three of us, and a view of dirt. I’m not one to complain but we were there to celebrate my mom’s and sister’s birthday so I asked if we could be moved to a room that could at least have room for all 3 of us in the balcony. They were able to find a room in Shangrila and it was great. Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and a huge balcony with loungers and a table with 4 chairs. Thank you to the manager that switched our room!!! We enjoyed all the amenities at the Inn. Delicious food at the Oak and great with gluten allergy. - the night hostess and front manager were rude but everything else wonderful. We used the fitness area and attended yoga and water Pilates which we loved. We went to the artist cottage and made succulents. Really enjoyed the artist cottage happy hour with a glass of wine and potpourri. Adult pool was super relaxing and service there was excellent. As with every time I leave there I can’t wait to go back. It is an amazing resort with excellent service.“

“Absolutely love this spot. They have the most incredible selection of craft beer, and spirits, lots of taps, and super friendly bartenders and patrons. Always meet really nice people when I grab lunch and a beverage at the bar. Their steak is so flavorful and tender. Always end up getting a steak sandwich or their Tri tip salad and either a Bloody Mary or michelada. So good!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“