I was a bit wary of the food offerings at the Inn based on the middling reviews, but I found Jimmy's to be a very relaxing place to get good (if not reasonably priced) food. The wife & I split the burger for lunch, opting for the beer battered onion rings as a side, and both were delicious. On another visit, she & I sat in the outdoor patio area and had a Pixie Cooler and a Painkiller, respectively, from the special drinks menu. The Pixie Cooler had come highly recommended by the front desk gal, but the rum-based Painkiller was the real winner (so much so that we photographed the card listing the drinks & ingredients so that we could attempt to replicate it at home). On another solo, I had the Caesar salad with chicken, and it was quite good. Service was very friendly and helpful. Sit inside to avoid the flies landing on your food, but if the weather is pleasant you might opt for the patio over the somewhat frigid A/C. read more

Living in Ojai I often forget about the oasis known as the Ojai Valley Inn. So my boyfriend and l's eight year anniversary came around and we both couldn'tve imagined going anywhere better than Jimmys! They have wonderful food! Get the hot wings! (Spicy but delicious) and the pub burger! (Goes great with the Jimmys honey blonde beer) then to top off your dining experience request Emmy to be your server. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Gita was our waitress and she was so wonderful! Jimmy's Pub is located on the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa property. My fiance and I were curious about the menu items at a nearby restaurant on the property and Gita got us a menu to look at. We didn't even ask. It was very thoughtful. Food is great and the view is amazing. read more

This will be updated soon, as I've only eaten outside, and Olympic hockey will no doubt be on the TVs inside. The service was fantastic. The waiter went out of his way to see that we had all we wanted, and water/iced tea never dropped too low. Ahi Poke was awesome, as was the Caesar. I had a great Cabernet that the waiter recommended, as well as a Stone 22oz. Good times sitting over the gold course. That said, I will certainly be back, and update this review with my experience on the inside. Well played guys. I should add that this is also a more affordable alternative to some other restaurants at the Inn and Spa. read more

Jacky is the best bartender I ever saw. She made me a special drink that I don't even know what it's called but it was amazing. I love the relaxed ambiance with the view of the beautiful golf course. read more

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Hate to say it, but this place has gone way downhill. Used to be one of the only late night spots to go in Ojai and had a great burger and atmosphere. Sad, but I can safely say that this will be the last time I come here. The $20 burger and fries tasted like a 2am room service burger. Just save your money. RIP. read more

Played golf there on Sunday and really wanted one of their burgers after the round. But alas they were closed for renovations. Damn, will have to wait until the next time. The burgers are that good read more

Although this restaurant/bar is a bit pricy, it serves quality food and cocktails. The view is quite nice--the patio overlooks a golf course. For our appetizer, we ordered the shrimp cocktail. The shrimp (jumbo prawns actually) were perfectly cooked. The sauce was also nicely balanced, with good tang from the ketchup and a mild heat from the horseradish. My main course was the short rib tacos. They were fine, but I've had better. It needed a bit of heat and a fresh corn tortilla would have worked better than the flour tortilla on which it was served. The star of our meal was the chicken pot pie. I highly recommend this. A good portion and wonderful flavor... Good quality comfort food. I should say the service was very good also. Our host/server, Emmy, was gracious, professional and very attentive. Overall, we has a nice meal in a comfortable setting, and were treated very well by Emmy! read more

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I've been coming to the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa Jimmys restaurant for 15 years now and always loved it. Recently they acquired a manager and it has turned awful. They now require that I request a shot and a soda separate. So for whiskey and soda I get a shot of whiskey and a soda and must make it myself. Secondly, when asking for a glass of wine I must state if I want a 6 ounce or 9 ounce drink. I'm eating at a four star resort I do not want to be nickel and dimed for my drinks. It has ruined the atmosphere. I'm not paying 125$ for a dinner and 16$ a drink to be pre poured my drinks like some corporate chain. I say bad form Ojai Valley Inn Jimmys you know better and this who new manager can go back where he came. He has ruined my personal favorite restaurant for 15 years. read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place! First, Elvis Rivers, was the best bartender I've ever come across. Granted, I'm NOT a regular at bars, but he was so nice and catered to us. It was like having our own personal bartender. He concocted a fruit platter with strawberries, pineapple and grapes and then poured a different liqueur over each fruit. What a treat that blended the flavors of the fruit with each liqueur! We sat next to a gal who was celebrating her birthday with some friends and then next thing you know, Elvis had a dessert brought out for her with candles and all! The bananas with the creme brûlée topping were outrageously delicious! We had such a great time we went back the next night and enjoyed a couple of beers while Elvis was making falernum (you'll have to look this one up if you don't know what it is) from scratch just to test it out. I believe he is a true mixologist who is intrigued by flavors to bring to the patrons of Jimmy's for years to come. We also was also met Bobak, a waiter, who had this smile that lit up the room. He was also very friendly and spent a few minutes talking with us even though we didn't order any food. I wish him luck with his future. All in all, I would have to say that I would definitely make this a stop if you are in the area, or even if you aren't! Thank you to the General Manager for hiring these two gems of employees and I look forward to returning soon! Kari E. read more

A casual dining option at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. We enjoyed a Dungeoness Crab Roll (a la West Coast version of a Maine Lobster Roll - different crustraceon, less dressing). Definitely THE place to watch football while your hanging out at OVIS. Best beer selection I saw on property. read more

I would normally give this place 5 Stars. We eat here on a regular basis. The food is great. The atmosphere is great. I take customers golfing there. It's amazing. The manager is great. The manager at The Olivella is awesome as well. That being said, we had to walk out of Jimmy's Pub tonight. We went there to watch a little basketball and enjoy some dinner. We sat down and we were ordering drinks. I asked our waitress to hang on for four seconds because it was the end of the game. She lost her mind when I tried to apologize for making her wait. She told us that she wanted to give up her table and completely lost her mind. I will be back because we love this place. The manager made reservations for us at Monte Grappa and really tried to make things right. He called ahead to the valet who took care of us. We love this place and we will be back. I can only hope that our waitress was just having a bad day. read more

Good spot for relaxing outside under the trees and umbrellas for some drinks and apps. It's definitely bar fare, i.e. tacos, nachos, fries, guacamole, etc. but that's fitting for the vibe and environment. Sit back, relax, have a drink and people watch while you snack on some apps and home made chips. The service is great and really friendly, you don't feel bothered but they're also close by when you need something. Thanks! read more

Opened until Midnight Friday and Saturday and 11pm other days, this was a great restaurant to unwind and get a late snack and/or drink while looking out under the star filled sky. We were staying at the Valley inn Resort and wandered over to the pub at about 10pm, sat outside by the heater torch, and ordered French Fries and Wild Mushroom pizza. We already had a good dinner but being on vacation, we opted to spend some time out and about before calling it a day. The french fries were like any standard fries, but at 10ish at night, its comfort food and the mushroom pizza w/ truffle oil was tasty. Prices were reasonable too. If you like cupcakes, go for the cupcake of the day - the cupcakes at the resort are amazing! (not too sweet, just right on the frosting). Very relaxing. read more

Had amazing cocktails at the bar and really enjoyed chatting with our bartender Natalie!!

We stumbled upon here on Christmas Day and got the best service. This place has an upscale feel even though the food is mostly burgers and Pizzas. Great drinks too! read more

The original location for the "Snooty Lady" cocktail. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, vanilla vodka and mint. Bless their hearts, I Love this drink! Enjoy it on the patio over looking the pink & greens. ("Pink moment" sunset on the mountains and golf course) Tell them you're a "neighbor". Trust me... read more

Service was not as it should be when staying at a place like the Ojai Valley Inn!!! This was my husband and myself first visit. After checking in, we were excited to have lunch at Jimmy's Pub. It was a beautiful day and we wanted to sit outside. We walked in and were told to sit anywhere we wanted, and menus would be brought to us. We chose a great little table along the golf course and menus were brought right over. Great start, but unfortunately our service ended there!!! Appears our server left for the day, and after 30 minutes of waiting, we were finally helped with my drink and food order by a server that was helping another table. Where our server went, we will never know!!! Horrible experience and definitely not a way to start our escape to Ojai Valley Inn. Very disappointed Jimmy's Pub!!! read more

Really great place that's "off the beaten path". Food was excellent and a good selection of beer and wine. I enjoyed the two large flat screens playing sports and then also was able to take my beer outside to a table that was right up against the golf course. Bar tenders were friendly. read more

Love love love Jimmy's Pub! Great place for us locals to hang out and be treated just as well as the fancy hotel guests. And the Ojai Valley Inn really treats the locals well ;). Wonderful atmosphere, fantastic customer service, and awesomely unique food and drink menus. The pals and I love to come here and chat with the friendly staff and relax in the air-conditioned wood paneled bar, especially in the horrendous summer heat that Ojai is known for. Why am I just writing a review now? The newly updated food and drink menus are AMAZING! Make sure to try the Jumbo Shrimp Bloody Mary (made from scratch, of course), the cucumber/mint/jalepeno margarita, and my personal favorite: the Lavender martini, invented by the fantastic daytime bartender, Sam. Yay Jimmy's :) read more

It would be a better review if the prices weren't so high. Do not order the bloody mary.

Oh Jimmy's... If I am sneaking in an afternoon beer.. or a late night snack here, it means I am in one of my favorite relaxation getaways... the Ojai Valley Inn. Jimmy's is a cozy pub, centrally located on the Inn grounds. A gathering place for those enjoying a well deserved spa vacation, a business retreat or a round of golf. The staff is friendly and make you feel like a regular. The chocolate chip skillet cookie is legendary... you must try it! This place makes me smile... read more

Came here because my fiancé was looking for a place to watch a football game. It was 11:45 a.m., so the place was pretty dead. They were accommodating to put the game on. The service was excellent! I love the Parmesan chips that they serve to start. The food was good, although pricey. My burger was $17, and his buffalo sandwich was $15. Beer is $7.50 and my glass of white wine was one of the lower priced at $12. I was happy they had gluten free bread for my burger (bread, not bun, though), however the burger was ok, nothing special. The ambiance is nice-especially if you sit outside, which overlooks the golf course. We sat inside to watch the game, which is dimly lit and feels like a pub (not ideal for broad daylight!). Overall a pleasant experience. And I'll say it again-the service was really, really great! read more

Nice little comfortable pub at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. The bloody mary is served with a tiny little tabasco jar served on top. Skip the caesar salad, it's not so great.... stick with the pub food! Lots of TVs for sports watching. read more

I ended up here 4 nights in a row while staying at the Ojai Valley Inn for good reason. The kids played on the grass right out front while I enjoyed a beverage with the wife. The wings and ham and cheese sandwich are must haves, I was blown away by both. Wish they had more beer on tap but that might be nit picking. The homemade chips are crazy good and the wife states the steak tacos were amazing. Its worth a visit even if not staying at the Ojai Valley Inn. Service was second to none, they learn your name quickly and catered to every need, the perfect way to end a long day poolside :) read more

Stayed at the inn. At dinner here, only because we were stuck on the grounds basically. It was surprisingly good. Tried two burgers, both good. The BBQ pizza, also good. Even the kids chicken tenders were good. The service was the best part. They were outstanding. If we could ever afford to stay at the resort again, we'd eat here again too. read more

Me likey. Great food, great drinks. A tad on the slow side, however. BUT, the kids had a great time running and playing on the adjacent golf course. Our waiter was extremely nice which is much appreciated. read more

Big thumbs up to David Bean the manager for first class service. Thank you for helping set up all the chairs to watch our favorite guitar player Kevin Obrien on the greens. Drinks and food were top notch also. DC read more

Great place at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa to relax after a round of golf, people watch and take in the sites. Fantastic drinks and great homemade chips served when you sit. Friendly and attentive service too! read more

Approximately $38 for two mixed drinks with tax and tip. Bloody Mary was average and cost $15. 2 TVs if you have a game to watch. read more

My wife and I had dinner here last night for our anniversary. Emmy was our server and he was spectacular. We've stayed at the ojai valley inn numerous times and this was hands down the best service we've ever experienced. He went above and beyond. The food was delicious as well! Our favorite thing was the pizza with mushrooms and truffle oil. We'll be back. read more

Jimmy's Pub has a great atmosphere, good food and tasty drinks. The staff was great! I asked to watch the Colorado Rockies game and they turned it on right away. The pub chips are delicious!!!!! read more

2 drinks, two burgers and one chicken sandwich and a salad. $95. The burgers were not seasoned, the service was slow (1hr and 15 minutes) and the service was poor. Spent 1 hour and 48 minutes total. My first poor review at ANY restaurant as I am pretty forgiving, but there simply isn't a good reason to eat here... read more

Service was beyond bad, we didn't get our appetizer until our main course came, they never asked once how the food was, took 15 minutes to get the check.... My boyfriend ordered a burger medium with sauces on the side, it came very well done with all the sauces. This place was a big disappointment! read more

We've been going to Jimmy's Pub regularly as a family for a few years. We love to go for dinner when there are sporting events we like to watch on television, since we don't have one in our home. I've always loved coming here, the food is excellent, I love the salad, fresh mixed greens in a light balsalmic. They have the most incredible drinks for kids and adults! They also have the world's greatest bartender named Aaron! This guy!!! I cannot begin to list.. or maybe I can. Aaron makes the most incredible root beer float, Ojai coffee for the parents, bananna lemonade for everyone! Our last visit he put on an aroma presentation at our table! My jaw was dropped the entire time, wow! Using a blow torch, bananna flambe', then three different liquors to observe the change in taste and smell. This guy loves what he does and it's so much fun to let him surprise us! We are totally ruining our kids, they will be the hugest bar snobs on the planet!! What's really cool though is Aaron's repertoire of non-alcoholic drinks that are incredible! Fun for everyone! read more

Stayed at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, and went to Jimmy's Pub daily. Phenomenal food and even better service. Adam and Emmy took great care of us, knew our drink orders when we came in, and were extremely friendly. Would absolutely recommend stopping in if you are staying at the resort or in Ojai. read more

OK food, TERRIBLE service. Sat at our table for 10 mins before anyone offered a menu, appetizers came with the entrees, sat with finished plates forever until we could flag down a waiter to clear them, never asked for desert. Awful experience. read more

Disaster from beginning to end. We knew it was in the supposedly finest resort in this area. Were expecting to enjoy watching a game in the pub in a relaxed atmosphere and have some decent food and drink. Lighting terrible. Spot lights shining in our eyes. Sound much too loud and I do like to hear the announcers. After being seated, nobody greeted us for 10 minutes. I finally got up and asked for some service. Waiter took our order--- a salad and tacos with the salad coursed first. Salad never came until questioned where it was. I asked the manager if they were shorthanded. She said no but they had had some large parties. Very poor excuse since these parties were either paid or leaving! No excuse for the KITCHEN to take so long with a salad! Then came immediately. We were only half done with it when the tacos were placed on our table by this same manager! Sent these back as not ready for them. Check came. Nothing comped, no apology. Let's be clear. The problems were not the waiter's fault, He made a real effort. The problems were systemic and began with those in charge. Lastly, check the drink prices---- about $17 for a Negroni! $16 for a margarita? Obscene, decadent, embarrassing. Anybody who pays this much should send equal amounts to one of the 4 countries in the world with severe famines where a dollar might feed someone for a week. And now it is the morning and my stomach, which almost never troubles me, is still cramping after numerous trips to the bathroom. read more