This bar was so cute and had the nicest people. Not a ton of seating but really cool if you are…read morestaying at the hotel. I love how they styled everything.

Delicious drinks super cute vibe. Heidi was soooo friendly and welcoming!! Definitely will be backread more

if you haven't vis Sam's Place on main street in Ojai, California you are missing out…read moreA very friendly bartender/owner fresh squeezed juices for you delicious drinks live music and fun time

Cute bar with free Karaoke it was a Wednesday evening. Had old fashion, red wine and cheesecake!!!!…read moreSinging was sooooo good done folks should be in American Idol! Bartender was serving drinks, queuing the mic, singing and slinging out the best cheesecake!!!

Great service! The young lady serving drinks was awesome and made us drinks not on the menu (coffee…read moredrink) this place is CASH ONLY no Debit cards. First time going and I didn't know. Guy served me the beer and I only had my card. He said it was on the house but I ended up scraping up enough cash for the drink and really appreciate him for that. Had fun with my friends here. Played pool and enjoyed the vibe. Definitely going back again. Thanks The Hut !

Great neighborhood dive bar. They have a pool table, pinball machine and a jukebox. Sundays are the…read morebest with homemade chili from the owner and football on all the TVs. If you are in Ojai this place is a must. Cold beer ready for you!

I actually really loved my lunch experience at Highly Likely, with the exception of a few flies…read morethat were around inside the building which I really dislike when eating inside. But aside from that, the food was delicious. I ordered their good turkey sando and it did not disappoint - the flavors were so tasty for a turkey sandwich and the pickles they came with were amazing! Also I got a chocolate chip cookie and it was not only enormous but so rich and chocolatey and salty but in the best way. I really liked it here and would love to come back!

Came here after missing brunch hours at the golf course nearby which ended way earlier than normal…read more(we actually got there well before then but had to be waited to be seated but anywayy..) Food here was amazing and the service and workers I would say even better. Super cute spot for a date or if you just wanna hang out and still see the mountains of Ojai all around cuz they got big windows everywhere. Nothing but good things to say about this place so check them out. You won't be disappointed

We had a terrific experience here. The servers were very friendly and accommodating for us, as it…read morewas 93° outside! We wanted a little cooling off so we sat near the air conditioner. It was still really hot haha but I do appreciate them helping. They were very prompt and attentive to us. The food was delicious! We split the bacon jam miso Burger. As well as the Greek salad. Everything tasted really good and was very enjoyable. Highly recommend this place!!

Sunday 5pm. Empty restaurant, which should have been a sign. Odd waitress who forgot out drinks…read morethen brought the wrong drinks. Again came back several times to ask what the food order was. Third time she came back, we said well just take the fries and go. Fourth time she asks what they were again, her system just updated. We tried telling her we didn't want anything but the fries. Awkwardly she told us the food was already in the kitchen. Food was ehhhh. Only liked the chickpeas. Midst eating we were entangled by another server/chef? Who circuitously talked for 30 mins, most of which was nonsensical. It was hard not to suspect both of the servers were tripping. Most awkward experience we've ever had at a restaurant.

Perfection !!!! The ambiance The food The service was just perfection…read more We had lunch with friends here Sunday afternoon and loved every minute of out time here. Beautiful scenery and delicious lunch what more can you ask for. The Customer service was friendly and attentive. The fish tacos I ordered were so good, probably the best one ever. My husband got the smash burger and loved it. I had a bite of course and it was amazing. My friend got the shredded beef tacos and again amazing ,,, the French fries were made perfectly. No bad oil taste, crispy goodness. The appetizer we ordered came with a big warm puffy bread. Soooo good. Labneh and roaster pepper dip. We enjoyed every bite and dip. Overall a wonderful place to eat at when in Ojai. Specially if you are staying at the hotel. I can't wait to go back and order the fish tacos again. And a burger. lol

We had lunch & dinner here, they have friendly service, good food with indoor & outdoor seating. No…read morereservations, first come first serve seating. They have many gluten free options including GF pizza! We enjoyed the fish tacos, margarita pizza, pepperoni pizza, salad & lavender lemonade.

Stumbled in for a bit of A/C and a snack as we were walking back to our AirBnB and I'm so glad we…read moredid! Ya'll .... The bratwursts are insanely good. The margaritas are some of the best I've had. Everything is super fresh down to the house made syrups for the cocktails. I walked to the bathroom and peeped some tomatoes under a grow light in the back. Not sure what they were for but definitely a testament to freshness haha. Stop by when you're in Ojai, you won't regret it!!!

If I could give this place a zero I would. Stop claiming inclusivity when you do nothing but…read moresilence queer black voices when they speak up against your racism and homophobia. Good thing this place is shutting down, I hope the owner and the people that work there never get to work in ojai again.

Food was good, love the old school vibe, people were kind, what else do you need? I do recommend…read morestopping and getting a bite.

The rustic atmosphere at Deer Lodge is great, and we were really looking forward to trying it…read more Unfortunately, the food and overall experience didn't match the setting. When we arrived at 6 PM, we were told the restaurant was already out of most of the menu items and planned to close in about thirty minutes. The menu was also completely different from what was shown on their website. We ordered the tri‑tip with string‑cut fries, but the beef we received was extremely old, dry, and tough -- definitely not fresh, and certainly not "farm to table." On top of that, instead of the string‑cut fries we ordered, we were served a large pile of waffle fries. After the fact, we found a review mentioning that the restaurant changed ownership in November 2025, which explains the drastic shift in quality and menu. I'm writing this updated review so others won't be caught off guard the way we were. Our bill came to $84, and honestly, even a basic chain diner would have been a better meal.

It was my friend's birthday and she chose this spot for a birthday lunch. We went on a Saturday…read moreafternoon. It was a bit warm to sit outside (80°F) and the wait for outdoor was 30 min so we opt to sit inside. We still had a nice view of the golf course and the rolling hills behind the golf course. By the bar area is a huge bar bench with a huge open window. We didn't notice that spot otherwise I would have suggested it. (Next time!) The lunch prices were really great. Our total bill with tip was $50. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich that was delicious, juicy but also really messy. And my friend got the Bistro Burger. We spit out sandwich/burger in half with one another to try both. Although I liked my Buffalo chicken, I think I preferred the burger. We also both upgraded to truffle fries.

Came here with a group of 25 after a Porsche club drive, and we tried to be mindful by staggering…read moreinto three groups about 15 minutes apart so it wouldn't be too overwhelming. Upon arrival, the staff seemed a bit frazzled. The menu changed a few times, which made things a little confusing, but the two women helping us were very kind and did their best, they just didn't seem fully prepared for a group our size. We kept our orders simple, and surprisingly, the food came out extremely fast... before the coffee even arrived. Overall though, the food was good. I had the avocado toast, which was really tasty, and everyone in the group seemed to enjoy what they ordered. The real standout here is the setting, the golf course and surrounding grounds are absolutely beautiful and make for a really nice atmosphere. Overall, a solid spot for smaller groups or a casual outing, but larger parties might be a bit of a challenge for them.

Foodie Alert! Joplin's Ojai is a Masterclass of Fire, Smoke and Flavor…read more Some restaurants serve food. Others tell a story. Joplin's does both. BBQ seems an understatement. Saw, the chef-owner, was raised in Burma with an Indian father and it seems as if he was blessed with an instinctive understanding of spice and flavor. His culinary journey includes 4 years at Tallula, (Mexican) in Santa Monica and today he's creating something uniquely his own in Ojai. Open-Fire BBQ with an artist's touch that makes even cornbread elevated. I promise- you'll be a fan too. The spiced compound butter with honey and flaked salt takes this dish over the top. I ordered the Smoked half chicken with lemongrass curry and rice. The meat was perfectly tender and smoked and complimented by the fabulous curry sauce. I wanted to lick the plate- it was that good. We shared the pulled pork with tamarind BBQ sauce and it too was a flavor bomb. The tamarind sauce was both Smokey, a tad spicy and just enough sweet to balance it. As sides we shared the beans and the garlic slaw. Each dish had its own garnish and flavor surprise in my mouth. Both were delicious. I can't say enough about the food other than -Do yourself a favor and eat at Joplin's. The setting is equally inviting with a charming outside patio with plenty of shade and Mountain Views. It's an ideal spot to linger over lunch. The indoor dining room is dark and dramatic with the bold rock-n-roll soundtrack playing in the background. The front of the restaurant is run by Saw's wife and you order before you're seated. They are gracious hosts and the service is good but remember- they are busy. Be patient and take your time to enjoy your flavor experience.

Disappointing experience. We stopped here after visiting a local art gallery and decided to share…read morethe pork ribs and cucumber salad. When we asked the server for a recommendation between the beef and pork ribs, she gave a vague answer about both being "bone-licking good," which wasn't helpful. The food itself was a major letdown. The portion was tiny (just three small pieces of ribs) and the meat was undercooked, greasy, and mostly fat. The cucumber salad was essentially a strange-tasting cucumber soup filled with soggy cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Glad we only ordered one dish to share, because this definitely ruined my appetite for ribs!