36 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants 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❤️“

“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.“

“best pizza, bagels, and hoagies!“

“The location is terrific. We sat on the outside patio where it was relaxing, shaded by beautiful trees, comfy chairs, twinkly lights - really a nice ambiance. I can’t give the food as high marks as the restaurant’s physical attributes but it was more than okay. I had the pasta bolognese which was very under-seasoned and kind of flavorless (the pasta was perfectly al dente though). My husband had the duck breast which he thought was excellent. The service was pretty good although I had to wait so long for my aperitif that the food arrived before the drink! That was disappointing and I got antsy just sitting there empty handed for an unreasonably long time (I finally told them to bring my husband’s drink so at least one of us had something). That said, I have no hesitation to recommend this restaurant for a nice dinner out or special occasion.“

“Classic Ojai summer evenings with exceptional music!“

“Always a pleasure to enjoy the menu there“

“My husband and I found ourselves wandering into this delightful tasting room, drawn in by the enchanting live music. We were warmly welcomed by the owner, Nigel, who truly embodies the spirit of hospitality. We indulged in a tasting flight each, which made the decision of what to fly home with quite challenging, as we found ourselves enjoying every sip. The ambiance of the space is vibrant and uplifting, adorned with an array of captivating artwork. We shall certainly make it a point to revisit this haven when our travels bring us back to the charming town of Ojai.“

“Very friendly employees, great service. We've brought 4 different people and everybody fell in love. The lobster Mac cheese is amazing, burgers are huge good quality food & reasonable prices for portion size and overall quality.
Must try“

“We had Sanders & Sons cater our wedding and it was so incredible! They were great to work with and even had us over to have a tasting so we could select our favorite flavors. They were also great with letting us adjust our menu, allowing us to mix and match up to 8 flavors (depending on how much of each flavor you wanted of course). They also supplied cups, spoons, and napkins as part of the package so it was great to not have to worry about that.

I'm pretty sure everyone finished some of the flavors I wanted to try before my husband and I could even make our way over there. But they saved a pint of pistachio just for us and that was the sweetest!

Highly recommend them if you're looking for a gelato vendor for your event!

Dietary restrictions: Have dairy and gluten free options so everyone can enjoy!“

“Always excellent Vegan fare…I had the spicy noodle special. My wife had the Tiger Bowl which is a fave. Just so special to be in Ojai, in the Fall, at this great place. We are former Blue Mango and Davis Food Coop folks from our Davis College Days and this brings back the old days!“

“I've been here about 10 times now with my wife and kids. Tried several menu items and have always been pleased with quality, quantity and taste.
Family owned and run, the staff is very nice. This will continue to be our go to spot for lunch here in Ojai.
Give it a try, great way to support small local business.

Kid-friendliness: My kids love eating here on the outdoor patio. Tables with umbrellas.“

“great moon watching on the patio. great staff“

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

“cool spot had a mini classic car event nice people offering us free cake from a bday event some harley riders there everyone really nice I didn't try the food but it looked good my only issue was the disgusting porta potty they had in the parking lot, bring your nose plugs and your own hand sanitizer...“

“Amazing food, awesome staff, beautiful atmosphere“

“This is our go-to spot when we visit Ojai. We love that they are dog and kid friendly and we always meet cool people when we visit! I always bring beer back to friends in San Diego and that's probably why they stay friends with me ?We also got to try an exclusive preview of the wines awhile back and they are really fun, easy drinking ? looking forward to trying the newer wines soon!“

“Amazing food, I have never experienced such delicious Thai food almost want to say that the way I view food has changed. Overall great dining experience with exceptional service without having to pay such a huge bill. Loved it 100% recommend“

“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!!!!!“

“Burgers and fries were amazing! Highly recommend.“

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

“Really like this place.

Vegetarian options: Love the people that work there.

Dietary restrictions: Something for everyone it's

Parking: They do an art class.. You can see the art class from the dining room.. Amazing. My grandson started. Because we want to eat there.

Kid-friendliness: Yes“

“Shrimp quesadilla is my favorite try it you won’t be disappointed“

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

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

“Enjoyed great wines with fabulous people, on a gloriously sunny day! I really loved their Chardonnay and Syrah.“

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

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

“We travel for food and Little Sama Ojai is on our list! We have not found another restaurant with a better cauliflower dish (Popcorn Cauliflower) and the fried chicken sandwich is wonderful! Twice we were in Ojai for four days and each time we were at Sama Sama almost every day! Just go! You will not be disappointed! BTW: It is in the same building as a brewery so there are many varieties of beer available, but if you are not a beer fan (like me) they serve wine also.“

“Came here for lunch for my mother's birthday in early November and had made a reservation. After being seated it took over ten minutes (I timed it) and asking twice to recieve menus for the two of us. They did however compensate us for the wait with a free appetizer. Aside from the poor attention from the staff on the floor and that being inexcusable since they only had two other tables being waited on.... the food was phenomenal! If you like fine dining incorporated with American cuisine I highly recommend this place to stop at while walking around the resort. It was quite a flavorful experience!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“