“Worth the drive from Santa Barbara! Excellent menu with a good variety of options. Chicken dishes are superb, and the atmosphere is fun and relaxed. An Ojai must!Vegetarian options: Some vegetarian options including a delicious cheese toasty!Parking: Ojai can get packed on busy days but you’ll be fine if you can park a block or two awayKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly as all the seating is outdoors at picnic bench style tablesWheelchair accessibility: No stairs so it’s accessible for all“
“Is this Ojai's best kept secret?! As I was walking my weekend route around Libbey Park, I ventured off and slipped into this local joint. At first glance it appears to be a high-end liquor store with thousands of bottles laid out nicely. Towards the back of the place I discovered a terrific bar/restaurant! To start, the ambiance of the place was very mellow and quiet, once you step in the back it's like being cut off from the retail portion and it was a surprisingly open space. It's almost the perfect combination for lunch time. The service was very helpful all around, from the man in the front who had liquor recommendations, to the staff in the back who assisted me in ordering a sandwich that is on my top 10 list! Now on to the food! I did not know what I was expecting but it is almost as if they took the best qualities of the counties American style cuisine and put them in their meals. I had the Cubano, the strawberry habanero wings, and the fiery choke which is their take on fried artichokes. For someone who eats vegetables like a 5 year old, I could get behind this. The seasoning alone took me aback, it was spicy but not too much with a hint of sweetness, but pairing it with their aioli was fantastic. The wings were unique but lacked a little bit of crispiness, definitely was not as spicy as I thought, yet had an overly sweet and tangy taste. Finally, the piece de resistance, the Cuban which made my top 10 list. It is not very common to taste every individual flavor in a sandwich but this one hit the every note. The braised pork was so tender and melted in your mouth which added a bit of tanginess to the honey cured ham sitting right underneath. Added with roasted garlic & Swiss, it enhanced the savoriness of the sandwich Also beer lovers, they have a lot of great beers on tap and in the cold box :) I will be coming back for more! (keep in mind parking is limited so take a walk and enjoy Ojai)“
“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!“
“I love all the flavors, but I can't get enough of the hazelnut gelato - it's so dreamy. And my kids love hanging out on the patio with their favorite flavors in bright colored cones, playing the games available. Definitely check it out because I dream of that gelato all the time!“
“GETTING HERE: Navigate to the address listed here on Yelp. I am not too familiar with the ins and outs of Ojai and this located off the path (at least in my opinion). Jolly Kone is located on the corner of South Lomita and West El Roblar Drive. Directly across the street from A-1 Mart. REVIEW: So good! Such great tasting food. First-timer and will be visiting again v soon, actually probably sooner than soon. :) I am so thankful for Yelp for showing me places I never knew of otherwise! We ordered: Chocolate shake, Zucchini fries, Turkey sandwich, and Corn Burritos with cheese. I will search for better vocabulary terms to describe how great tasting their food is! The Corn Burritos with cheese actually stole the entire show. The added cheese was perfect! The young lady who took my order was super friendly. Was patient with me while I asked all the things about the food because their menu is HUGE. That alone warrants another trip because there's ^more food I need to try here. I loved the vibe of this place, too. There are tables and chairs under big umbrellas where you can eat your food (if you choose) as you order from a walk-up window. It gives me a 50's Happy Days type of vibe (but outside seating only). I will be back. And, I highly recommend Jolly Kone! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.“
“I actually met Sam, the owner of the place!!! Normally, the Sams I've met, suck. I'm specifically referring to Uncle Sam. He's coming for my money and dignity! But that's another story... I went here for a drink and to hear the live music. I tried the "A league of its own," which included house infused apricot vodka, apricot, and lemon." Delicious. They also service food, which I didn't try, but they serve a vegetarian chili. I mean, I had Sam repeat that it was vegetarian twice just to understand. A vegetarian chili. When I come back, I'll try it! Great place! Fun atmosphere! Delicious drinks! Kitchen open until approximately 10pm and bar open until about 11pm. And live music every sat night! You will not be disappointed!!!“
“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.“
“The Ojai Valley Deli Cafe is an amazing place to eat and even more incredible as a caterer. We eat there frequently, take out just as often, and recently hired them to cater a house concert and our 70+ guest raved about the food. They are SO professional in every way! They really care and it shows in their execution and in the quality of every dish they serve. I could not recommend them more highly!“
“This is a must have place when stopping in Ojai. The burgers, the bowls, the booze. You can't beat the atmosphere, the food, or the drinks. You can catch the sunshine on the back patio or sunset on the front porch. Views of the mountains out the back porch too. Must have some Japanese food when in Ojai. My favorite drink is the Kubota sake, but you must ask them to heat it up for the best tasting experience.“
“This place has great food and great service. They also make amazing shakes, malts and even a rootbeer float. Been here twice and expect to return lots more in the future.Parking: I come with a motorcycle club and so far, we've been able to park all of our bikes (12+) side by side.“
“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“
“My family and I went recently for the first and, suffice to stay, we will be coming back.Food was flavorful and portions were great! I ordered the spicy dan dan noodles and they were delicious! The spice level was just right to still be able to enjoy the dish. The portion was great too because I was able to finish all of it and feel satisfied (whereas I usually take home leftovers when eating out at other places). I also ordered takoyaki and it was also delicious! The inside was creamy and I wish I had ordered more for my family and me.The staff was also inviting, kind, and responsive. The restaurant also offers various Asian snacks to purchase. I got a bag of shrimp chips and Ramune-flavored chewy candies and our server gave us the candies on the house!I also enjoyed the restaurant atmosphere with windows lining the walls to invite lots of sunlight into the restaurant.“
“What a lovely restaurant, I was a bit skeptical since it's a small town but loved that there are a ton of options for everyone. My friends and I were in town for a getaway and wanted a cute dinner and it was definitely accomplished here. The staff was so nice as well. We ordered a few things, I can't remember all of the names but the ravioli, chicken lasagna and the baked penne pasta was sooo delicious our plates were licked clean. We did order a pepperoni pizza but being from LA I've had better, but it was good. And for dessert, we got the tiramisu, crème brûlée and peach sorbet. The peach sorbet is very potent but if you like the flavor you will enjoy. Will definitely be back to visit!“
“My happy place! You can't visit Ojai without taking some time to do some wine tasting at Majestic Oak. Their outside area is so beautiful and relaxing. I've brought my girlfriends here for a girls day, my husband on a date and myself for some me time. The staff is so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Make sure you bring your own charcuterie boards, pizza from Ojai Pizza or any other yummies from the downtown area. They welcome it! I recommend it to all my friends and plan to make a stop any time I'm in the Ojai area.“
“Visited here while on a quick getaway with my daughter in Ventura county. I've tried their pixi brew about two years ago, and fell in love! We decided to stop by again & I was pleased to see that they now had this brewery with a nice aesthetic & vibe! They had a pool table, tons of games, a huge outdoor patio, where I heard they host, shows, and wonderful staff! While there I did a flight of four beers, Hannah attended to us, and we enjoyed her company very much! I told her that pixi was my favorite & just set me up with a flight of drinks that I might like based on that and she did not disappoint! I pretty much loved all of the drinks in the flight! A wonderful host, we had small talk about reality shows, and the culture of Ojai, and even met one of the wine makers who was so sweet and greeted us while we were there! This is the part I love about Ventura County and places like this that make our escapes from LA well worth the trip. Thank you Ojai brewery for the wonderful time and chatting with Hannah!“
“It's like a good place for 1st date the eating areas ate inside or patio and even one table for 2 out by side walk , it doesn't have waiters no free refill on soft drinks or no complimentary bread rolls, I had spaghetti and meat balls it was ok kinda like from the can, my son had chicken Alfredo he enjoyed it he sed the chicken portion in his plate was generous and good.. it's diffrent mostly good atmosphere and alot of beautiful trees and old places to see in the Ojai valley“
“First of all, the people there are so nice !!! They got the food out so quick and it was so good ! My boyfriend and I CLEANED our plates like scraped them clean ! Ugh I'm still not over how bomb my carne asada plate with the grilled onions were ! My boyfriend said his wet burrito was great especially because the meat was so flavorful ! 10/10 going again“
“Amazing customer service! I am a Technician for a local company that comes to Topa Ojai, biweekly. Gentleman came out, gave use Pint promotion cards and thanked us for our service. Very kind and thoughtful. It’s the small things that make the difference! Appreciate it!“
“Best burrito everMy mom owns a school and OJAI and we get that for hot lunch every Monday. Oh my gosh so good I cannot explain how good it is. I cannot understand what anyone’s gives a bad review.Very enjoyable I’ve been going to it for my whole life so very good restaurant ??“
“One of the best meals I've had! Service was impeccable and the restaurant itself is so cute! The complimentary bread with the amazing olive oil was the perfect starter. We also got the lamb carpaccio and yellowfin tartar as appetizers and oh my god!!! Both were so flavorful and absolutely delicious! Our main entrees were the lamb ragu with tagliatelle and their special of the day pasta which was wild boar ragu with parpadelle and again both left us so happy and satisfied with their rich and delicious flavors. The hand made pasta was so yummy and cooked to perfection! We were being real greedy and decided to get dessert so we got the chocoholic which was out of this world decadent and chocolatey! It was the perfect end to a fantastic dinner. I can't wait to come back to Ojai just so I can come here again.“
“Always can reliably come here and get good service with great food that is always healthy and delicious. I always order the Tireman Sandwich which is so good! And they have great Horchata Cold Brew that is made from locally roasted coffee which I always love! Highly recommend.“
“Ken is rather professional bartender, a little aloof in contrast to the engaged and friendly locals, they have most any spirit you might want, a small assortment of beers and the compulsory short food menu - kitchen closes a bit earlier than the bar - I recommend the garlic fries!“
“Great food! Very good food and good variety. Busy at lunch time. A group of us went for lunch and ordered a variety of food. Our orders were made very quickly. Takes a while to become oriented to the placement of condiments, utensils and such. Great time was had by all of us. Would certainly recommend!“
“We had a wonderful experience wine tasting at Ojai Vineyard tasting room. Our server, Brook was exceptional. She had extensive knowledge of the wines and was so kind and accommodating. We highly recommend this experience for anyone traveling to Ojai.“
“Wonderful service fantastic location and delicious food! What more can you ask? My omelette was tasty and fresh and my friend's potato pancakes and eggs were great. For desert we had the amazing gluten free chocolate cake with fresh berries and cream. Beautiful outdoor and indoor dining serving brunch dinner and drinks. A must try when in Ojai.“
“They could only sell tater tots and they would still be the best place! Their menu is smaller but has just about anything to fit your craving. Everything has great seasoning and seems to have a gourmet flavor to it, despite being in a brewery. Again, the tots are a must! They have two great serving options for them, either a side, or you can get just tots! Since it's in the brewery, the ambiance is 10/10. Great spot to pick something up while People watching and drinking great beers!“
“I've lived in Ojai for over 50 years, been eating sushi for at least 40 years- not sure how long Sakura has been open but I've never tried it since my favorite sushi restaurant is I Love Sushi in Ventura. Needed my sushi fix, didn't feel like driving to Ventura so thought I'd give Sakura a chance. It was still early on a Sunday evening and my wife and I were seated right away, the waitress took our food and drink orders shortly after and the food came after just a short wait. The salmon sashimi was cheaper than other sushi restaurants although you only get 5 pieces. The price per ounce is probably about comparable to other places. The pieces were a healthy size - they tasted fresh and delicious. The yellowtail sushi was also of good quality. We also ordered 3 rolls - the red dragon was good although the shrimp tempura inside the roll was not as noticeable as it should be. The albacore miso roll was also good but be careful - my wife and I are used to spicy food but this was on the high end of the spicy scale. Another roll with tuna inside and scallops on top was pretty bland and the cold scallops offered little help. All the rolls were presented nicely and all were healthy as in full of ingredients- not skimpy at all. As with just about any restaurant it takes a few visits to discover what your favorites are. All prices were within range of most local sushi restaurants so no surprises there. One downside- with a concrete floor and hard ceiling as the restaurant became more crowded it became almost unbearably noisy. I would definitely try it again although my wife said she knows what she likes and it happens to be at I Love Sushi in Ventura.“
“Deer lodge is a must visit. The best part is the ambiance. Off the beaten path, it is a cozy lodge feel that allows for some relaxation and fun. Both indoor and outdoor seating is great. The bbq and tri tip nachos are the best items on the menu with everything else being pretty good. The service has been good the few times I have been there. Stick to the bbq on the menu and go for some relaxation, music, and beers. Very charming“
“The first time my company send me to Ojai at the end of my shift I was looking for a good place to eat. I love the micheladas from here and the food as well. I meet the owners and the chef as well that is part for the family. I would give 100 starts to this place. Every time I come to Ojai to work. I need to stop here for a good michelada and a good food 10/10“
“This place is the best mexican restaurant in Ojai. The food portion was really big and good. The service was amazing. This is the first place that I saw the staff put a pitcher of coke on your table for refilling. The ambiance was good and quiet. I really enjoyed eating at this place and I highly recommend it.“
“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.“