Best breakfast place in town. Great food and the views are hard to beat! Their salsa and refried beans are really yummy.

Kind of shocking to see so many positive reviews. Sure, the view is nice from the fold up tables on the patio (Hence two stars instead of one) but short of that, forget it. The pricing is high, something we come to expect since we live in Ojai but I at least anticipated a filling breakfast. My $20 avocado omelet was very small, albeit generous avocado in relationship to the size. There was a smattering of watery refried beans. Literally the thinnest layer possible to fill out the plate. Zero garnish. No salsa. No sour cream. No flavor in the eggs of the omelet. Ironically it came with three tortillas that after the first one there was nothing to put on other two. Save the calories and the money. read more

Marina Cafe - Avocado omelet. - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

First time and what a great spot with an amazing view. The food was good, service very nice and we enjoyed a nice walk after breakfast. read more

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The Marina Cafe is a super nice break from my cooking in our camper!! It's our second visit here to Lake Casitas and our third trip to the cafe. I had the avocado omelette with a side of hash browns (it usually comes with beans and cheese) orders crispy and they were PERFECT!! My omelet was also delish and cooked perfectly, with LOTS of yummy and awesomely ripe avocado. It said it came topped with salsa, but it was more of a sauce and it was SO GOOD!! Hubby had the chicken fried steak and home fried and he cleaned the plate!! Happy to have come to brekkie here the food was GREAT!! read more

Hard working Americans busting their butts to cook very good tasty simple food. We go there to have a breakfast from time to time and have never been disappointed. Sometimes the wait is a long time but that's not their fault they put out a good product. The views are amazing as it's right on the lake. If you are worried about paying for entrance to campsite area, tell them you're going to restaurant and they'll give you a pass just for that. Food is excellent and very traditional. Love to come here since it's about 5 minutes from my house. read more

My family has been coming up here for years but sadly I will not be coming here again because of the astronomical price increase. Cheeseburger, fries, and coke = $23.00, regular house salad = $15.00, 5 breakfast burritos = $80.00. No way man! I feel really bad leaving this review for the owners Carlos and Nancy but C'mon! read more

The staff were friendly, service was quick, and it has such a beautiful view. Food was amazing! read more

Marina Cafe - Mimosa by the dock - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

The Marina Cafe is a must when coming to Lake Casitas or even just coming in to have breakfast / lunch. The front gives you a free 1 hour pass when coming to eat at the cafe. I got the chile verde burrito and it did not disappoint. Large portions, great service and beautiful view of the lake. What more can I ask for??? read more

Marina Cafe - Chile Verde Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

Stop in for a morning coffee and breakfast burrito before you start your day on the lake. Breakfast and lunch served until 2pm. Very clean indoor seating. Food items are delicious! Beer, wine and mimosas available. Have fun! read more

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The food is average. I feel like portions are not to big. Service is average. The atmosphere is nice since it is by the lake. read more

Marina Cafe - Cheeseburger - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

Incredible service with amazing food sitting beside the best view you could ever ask for this place is great. Will be back very soon read more

Marina Cafe - The beautiful lake - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

Ambiance is great. Service is fine Food- Stay away from Rueben sandwiches. Minuscule amount of pastrami on huge amounts of sauerkraut. Fries are good. read more

Expect to pay $25 per person for breakfast and cold coffee. The eggs are neon, the toast is stale with oil sprayed on it, and the bacon seemed microwaved. Worst breakfast I've had in a LONG time. And terrible service last Thursday morning by an older lady with an accent. Very rude. I asked for a cup of hot water (I was going to pour it in my cold coffee) but she was going to charge me $4.37. For hot water that she rang up as hot tea. Great outdoor seating though. It's no wonder this place was empty but has great potential! Make better food Marina Cafe! read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch while waiting for a friend & rest assured I'll be back! My husband and I split a BLT & had a few drinks. Excellent food & cocktails. Employees are very friendly & accommodating. Thank you Marina Cafe, don't change a thing! read more

Marina Cafe - BLT w/ fries - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

Lake Casitas has an amazing cafe with a variety of food options. Their workers are very polite and always have smiles on their faces. 10/10 would most definitely recommend!! Carlos is very sweet and is always happy to help! read more

Food was good as was the service. The redfish was cook perfectly and had a spicy favor accompanied by a wonderful sauce. The salads were very good - caesar and wedge. The filet mignon wontons were excellent. Ambience was nice although it was really quiet the night we went (Sunday). I would definitely eat here again. I like the fact they took reservations vs the place next door that look like a zoo of activity from the parking lot to people waiting. I am not interested in waiting for a long period of time while on vacation. read more

Breakfast by the lake! Had a great little breakfast here today. Just your basic eggs bacon hash browns. My GF had juevos rancheros. Al pretty good. Nothing spectacular but if you want a scenic lakeside breakfast or lunch, you can't go wrong here. Great friendly low key place. read more

I ordered the taquitos and they were made with 90% disgusting veins! I am pretty sure you took 2 taco size tortillas and filled them with horrible meat, cut them in half and passed those disgusting 4 pieces of on as a meal. I saw many people ordering decent-looking burgers, so that may be the heads-up, but stay away from the gross taquitis!! I can't say anything about the service, since it's cafeteria style. read more

Avocado Omelet for breakfast was the absolute BEST I've ever had! I should have taken a picture of this beauty. It was so good, I went back the very next day and had it again! Carlos the owner was DELIGHTFUL and boy can he cook! We were immediately greeted by friendly staff in a very clean restaurant. Both inside and outside dining with a view available. The staff was "spot on", very kind and tended to our every need. In the world of trying to figure out if a pandemic is ongoing or over, it's an absolute delight to have respective, friendly, young staff come back to your table several times to ensure everything is okay and inquire if you need anything else is desired. Service was FANTASTIC. Pet friendly. Kid friendly. We had a group of six and every person ordered something different. From French Toast, to Omelet's, to Breakfast Burritos, Sausage, Bacon, the Home Potatoes & Eggs,... EVERYTHING was delicious. And I just have to rave about the beans for a moment. I am super picky about my refried beans,.. these were definitely the best beans I've ever tasted. They were outta this world DELICIOUS! I've been going up to Lake Casitas for over twenty years and the food has never tasted this good! Tell a friend, "The Marina Cafe has got it going on!" Keep up the good work Carlos (owner & cook)! KUDOS! read more

Lovely view. Food very basic & over priced for what you get. Nice attempt at good service. Will visit lake again...not so sure about cafe. Picnic might be better. read more

Extremely slow service. Not the staffs fault maybe. But it was super slow. Food was aight. The location is nice

Walked in to a super clean, friendly environment. I ordered the huevos rancheros and my friend had the breakfast burrito. Both were very generously sized and very tasty. This place is off the beaten path and great to go to if you are looking for something a little different from the usual Ojai food scene. read more

Very rude service from girl at register bad attitude from the beginning. Food serving size was very small and waited over 15 min. I will never come back or recommend this place. Poor customer service, if they can't deal with people they shouldn't be working with paying customers. read more

Great location, clean, pleasant staff. Food was good but prices have gotten too high. Easy +$20/breakfast read more

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Fantastic Huevos Chile Verde for breakfast was amazing and so delicious- super clean establishment and prices were very reasonable- I will be back tomorrow to try something else This is great little spot on Lake Casitas read more

An amazing place to eat! Carlos is fantastic and always makes sure we are happy with out order! We love it there. The staff is so personable and our baby girl loves that! By far the best food in oak view and ojai! I definitely say stop by and check it out for yourself read more

Great little cafe in Ojai. I went with a large group and ordered several different things on the menu. Everything came back looking and tasting amazing. The service was great as well. The workers were super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Ojai! They have great food and a beautiful view overlooking the lake. Everyone is super friendly and the owners are the nicest people. Definitely stop here if you're in the area! read more

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If your on the lake enjoying the day... don't really want to leave... have no food of your own... don't want to buy some at the market and cook it or make a sandwich... guess what? You got the very convenient (I believe closes by 2pm though) Marina cafe located about 3 min directly to the left as you enter the lake. The staff is nice The view is nice The menu has the usual suspects you would want from a lake There is beer on tap and in the bottle (hey now) I ordered the cheese burger and fries. The actual burger is way to small for the bun they use... that's ok your at the lake. The lettuce was abundant and a bit wilted.. that's ok I chased it down with my beer. The cheese was melted nicely. All in don't expect in n out or eggs n things. Instead enjoy a fun meal on the lake with your pals and family.. have some beer... it's all good. read more

Great outdoor patio overlooking the lake. We had brunch here for my husband's birthday. It's not a crazy busy area on a Monday. So we had the patio to ourselves most of the meal. Good food. Great staff. read more

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I really do like this place after I fish I head down here and I love the chicken fried steak and eggs. Also the hamburger combos are good. The service is really great. There is not a long wait. They sell ice cream also, diner food, cafe food, and some mexican food. It closes early so you have to catch them in the morning. If you at Lake Casitas I recommend you should try it here. read more

Great place to go get some breakfast after getting skunked fishing! After 7 hours of not getting a single bite, I got to get a a bunch bites out this burger! Never would have thought these guys would make such a delicious morsel of a burger! I'd slap my grandma for one of these cheese burgers!!! Sorry gma! read more

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Did not enjoy the food at all. My nachos were soggy and plain. Thought the view would be good, but the food just ruined it. The staff does not wear masks. The environment is gloomy and not great. read more

Great diner on lake casitas, breakfast is delightful there. You can't beat that view , I prefer to sit outside. Service was attentive, you order & they bring the food to you. The breakfast is the main attraction. My food was traditionally made & tasty, large portion, enough for two. Kids meals are attractive as well. For a meal on the lake , pricing is great, I'd say this is a good choice for a date or a family outing read more

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Tell the gate you are going to the cafe and they will give you a complimentary pass for a couple hours. Great view, friendly people, good variety of food. I have mainly had the breakfasts. Solid food and good portions too. Try it the next time you'd like to poke around the lake. read more

I came here once and the service was terrible, me and my dad were waiting about 20 minutes to get our food and the people that came after us got served first just because they knew the cook ! It was very rude but I'll give 1 star for the food. read more

I love eating the breakfast here! All you have to do is ask for the cafe pass at the gate for lake casitas and they'll let you in for free so you can come to the cafe! I love to sit in the booths inside and eat breakfast and maybe hangout and read or do homework. I've recommended to my entire family that they eat here (even extended family) and they always go back to eat their repeatedly. My dad loves the chicken fried steak and orders it almost every other weekend. I like all their food whether it's just bacon and eggs or a breakfast burrito (the best breakfast burrito in town). The cook and servers always make sure we are happy and enjoying our meals! I highly recommend eating here, it's definitely the most reliable breakfast place in town, since a lot of restaurants in Ojai are closed on some weekdays. So glad I found this place and have somewhere to go with my family for a nice breakfast or lunch. read more

Marina Cafe - The view from my indoor booth seat - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

Very good food. Timely cook time. You pay the entry to the lake then take the bottom part of your ticket in with you and they credit you $ for $. Great view even If the lake is very low. Price was average $23 for 2 of us with beverages. We Will be going again. read more

Marina Cafe - View from outdoor seating of the lake. - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

This place is amazing. The view when the lake is full is spectacular. The food is good and hearty. Chicken fried steak.... DELICIOUS. The chorizo and eggs are excellent. I'm sure the other items on the menu are just as yummy but I'm stuck on these two things! Just a little FYI. At the gate you have to pay a $10 entry fee but that goes as a comp towards your meal. Never a let down here! Enjoy read more

Marina Cafe - The lake is scary low but the food is still delicious - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

Love this cute place so much! It really takes me back to being a kid with good food and laughter , what more can you ask for? This is the place you want to stop to get a good bite. read more

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