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    Ojai Deer Lodge

    3.4 (690 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Vegan
    Closed Closed
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    OJAI DEER LODGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Water carafe

    Stopped for a light dinner on Sunday and we're very disappointed; A) water carafe appeared dirty; they told us it was hard water in Ojai. Well, we live in Ojai and don't have this kind of a problem. See picture. Also, if so, invest in a water softener. Also, they delivered the water carafe, but no glasses. B) they asked if we wanted a water dish for our dog; we said yes. They brought the dish from another table without changing the water! C) the family at the adjacent table finished and left. We were there probably 15-20 minutes more. Nobody came to remove the dirty dishes or leftover food. If they were busy, I might understand; but the place was less than 1/3 full. D) finally, our waiter seemed very disinterested in us and his job. There was no positive attitude or energy. It was almost 20 minutes before he returned to take our order. It just further made us want to leave. We ended up canceling our food order, finished our cocktail and left. We've been here multiple times before. Overall, the experience ruined whatever might have followed had we stayed. It will likely be quite a while before we return.

    Deer Lodge Mac and Cheese, 8 oz. Angus Ground Chuck Beef Burger
    Ryan C.

    This is a great motorcycle riding spit. Food here is very good but can be a little pricy for what it is. The service has always been great every time I have been here without any complaints. The atmosphere reminds me of a old cabin that is well decorated and shaded for the outdoor seating.

    Chicken sando with side caesar salad (special request that the kind server was able to accommodate), and bison burger with fries!

    Casual dining experience, food was great! Service was relatively quick. Ambiance: lodge vibes! Will be back!

    Menu August 2025

    they just updated their menu and tbey no longer sell the elk burger sigh, that's the only reason why I loved this place. got wings to hold me down, nothing special. I will say they weren't dry! but def not worth the price tag

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    Sadly, the food here has seriously gone down hill. The ambiance, drinks and live music still stand.

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    Great food and cute atmosphere. The service is so nice. The Cobb salad was exquisite and the live music was good.

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    New ownership, raised their prices 20% on everything and the food was mediocre. We loved eating here before. The waitress was very nice.

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    Simple menu options. Friendly staff. More of a local bar hangout. Location was easy to find

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    Food was not good. The bbq food the served was obviously cooked the night before. Service wasn't great. Price was way too high.

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    The Rochers at the Ranch House - A view from the garden framed by white agapanthus, looking up at a century-old lamp that's lit the Ranch House grounds for generations.

    The Rochers at the Ranch House

    3.1(13 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    An interesting attempt at being creative. I would call it a strange experience…read more Picture walking into a beautiful Japanese inspired garden that's been there for many many years, bamboo and lush gardens, and sitting down for an elegant meal. Then the music is turned on and I'd call it 1960 English rock mixed in with other genres from all over, a little too loud and not really be fitting of the environment. We mentioned it to the waiter and he said it's the chef's jam so to speak. The food was certainly adventuresome. It just missed the mark too often. Either a bit too acidic or a bit off on a funny flavor profile, or in the case of the tuna really inedible as it was very tough. When all 4 ppl leave most of it, you'd think the server(s) would inquire but they just cleared the plates as if it were normal. I really hope the restaurant makes it and of course being a prefix menu we might just have been in on an off night. The plating was beautiful. The dishes were beautiful and unique. There was certainly thought put into it and the service was very nice and attentive. Wine pairing was nice and generous. If you do go here, it's worth adding it on as an option. Overall It just missed on too many flavor profiles that didn't quite go together. They do say the chef likes to combine all types of different cuisines and he certainly did that. I'm just don't know if they blended well. I probably would give it a 3 1/2 if that were possible.

    Permanently closed! This restaurant is no longer open. The chef didn't make it work. He had the…read morewrong vision and also treated his employees poorly firing people left and right for no reason.

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    The Rochers at the Ranch House - A window by the terrace offers guests a sneak peek into the kitchen--where the magic of each course begins.

    A window by the terrace offers guests a sneak peek into the kitchen--where the magic of each course begins.

    The Rochers at the Ranch House - A peek through the garden gate offers a first glimpse of the lush, hidden world that awaits just beyond.

    A peek through the garden gate offers a first glimpse of the lush, hidden world that awaits just beyond.

    The Rochers at the Ranch House - Our lounge offers garden views through full-length windows--complete with a gleaming white grand piano to set the tone.

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    Our lounge offers garden views through full-length windows--complete with a gleaming white grand piano to set the tone.

    Topa Topa Brewing Company - Japanese Rice Bowl with Lemongrass Beef

    Topa Topa Brewing Company

    4.5(157 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Vibes: Chill, rustic, bar/high table seating inside and outside…read moreCrowd: Can get crowded but lots of seating Menu: Large beer selection, great bar snacks Value for price: 5/5 (great prices, large servings) Service: Friendly, recommends beers Parking: Street parking (downtown Ojai) Stopped by Topa Topa with a friend around 5:30P on a Friday evening. The brewery is super cute and cozy, with wood/black accents and a boutique shop in the corner featuring local artists. There is plenty of places to sit inside or outside or at the bar. The bartender helped me pick a beer, and it was happy hour, so I only spent $5 on my 16oz pour :) We shared the Krupuk and pickle plate. Krupuk = airy tapioca chips, melt-in-your-mouth or crispy, with two flavorful sauces. It was a pretty large bowl so great for sharing. The pickle plate was lovely, 4 types of pickled vegetables (cucumbers, red/white onions, and bell peppers) which went great with the krupuk. Great place to pass the time!

    My friend and I decided to check this spot out which by noontime had a fairly healthy number of…read morepeople standing in line thirstin'. Plenty of seating inside the building and out. Their selection of brews are pretty extensive, so we selected a couple of samplers. I got The Tux, a nitro milk stout, and a seasonal cider (something with Harvest in the name), while my friend got the Good Good and Light Hike. Everything tasted great, though I'd probably ordered the cider again. We also ordered food from Sama Sama, a serving of their Wagyu Beef Sando and Chicken Sando. Wait time was roughly 10 minutes and was surprisingly served with a side of prawn crackers. I kept thinking that the wagyu was incredibly easy to eat and was done before I knew. Portion-wise it's a bit on the small side, but it had great flavor. All in all, a good place to past the time.

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    Topa Topa Brewing Company - Interior

    Interior

    Topa Topa Brewing Company - Beer flight

    Beer flight

    Topa Topa Brewing Company

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    Little Sama Ojai - Wagyu Cheeseburger

    Little Sama Ojai

    4.2(134 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Great food options, especially when paired with bevvies from Topa topa. You order at the counter…read moreand they'll buzz you when food is ready. 5/5 tater tots, perfectly fried and seasoned 5/5 pork katsu sandwich, good balance of bread, pork, and cabbage 4/5 Vietnamese noodle salad, felt healthy and satiated after a big bowl of veggies, chicken, and noodles. The rice noodles could've been one smidge softer I've had the wings and karaage chicken before and those dishes are also nicely done.

    Stopped by Little Sama in Ojai for some fuel after Chief's Peak. We got the sweet and spicy chicken…read morewings and they really hit the spot after a long hike. The Korean-style wings were juicy on the inside crispy on the outside and nicely sauced. The okonomiyaki tots were also a hit and worth ordering. It's located inside Topa Topa Brewing Company and the setup is straightforward. You order at the counter they give you a buzzer and pick up your food when it's ready. The service was so nice especially for counter service. They paid attention to small details without us having to ask and having worked in the service industry we definitely noticed and appreciate that The vibe is casual and family friendly. Dog friendly and kids running around, it's super relaxed. Food comes out fast and it's a chill spot to hang out

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    Little Sama Ojai - Cute casual interior shares space with the brewery.

    Cute casual interior shares space with the brewery.

    Little Sama Ojai - Chicken wings

    Chicken wings

    Little Sama Ojai - Delicious fried chicken wings with a sweet tangy sauce, not spicy

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    Delicious fried chicken wings with a sweet tangy sauce, not spicy

    The Oak - House Smoked Salmon

    The Oak

    3.8(204 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    Enjoyed everything about this restaurant! It is conveniently located in the middle of the hotel…read morewith the most spectacular view specially at night! We came for breakfast and dinner and loved everything. For breakfast we had the the chilaquiles with the morning juice. Kids hand pancakes and the special cinnamon roll (only 3 made a day) The Cinnabon was a little dry on the edges, not so sweet. Everything else was good. Dinner at the Oak was my favorite. First night we had catch of the day- branzino. This was 10/10. So flavorful! The tortilla soup 4/10 Kids had the salmon plate ( came with mashed P and broccoli), and the Mac and cheese. It was great! They finished everything. Service was some what slow however everyone was so nice!

    Location: Amazing. The restaurant is out in front of the golf course so you have amazing views. Was…read morehoping for a slightly earlier dinner time (no reservation) but when we arrived at 6:30, we were told the next opening was at 7:30. This ended up working out because we had two drinks and sat out at the little fire pits on the lawn and enjoyed those. There were tons of families with kids there for Easter weekend and all the kids were making s'mores at the fire pit, which was cute to watch. We were notified our table was ready at 7:25 which was nice that it wasn't later. We sat down at a table that wasn't directly under a heater and after a few minutes asked the busser if we could switch to the table next-door. He obliged and moved us to the new table and turned the heater on. We were at the front of the patio and had a gorgeous view, again out over the golf course. The staff were all fantastic. From the hostesses to bussers to wait staff, everyone was highly attentive. Ok well all that is 5 stars for sure, but on to the food. Bread and butter were tasty, the rosemary butter was awesome. Our stomachs were a little bigger than their eyes and we ordered two entrées and FOUR sides. Lamb chops and Rib-eye were both cooked perfection but didn't blow me out of the water (especially for the price). The mashed potatoes were my favorite, perfectly seasoned and buttery smooth. Broccolini was also cooked perfectly, the lemon garnish helped to bring out a little flavor, but I do think it could've used something else, a little pepper or some Parmesan. The Mac N Cheese was good but mild for my taste. A little more of the crumb topping or a dash of salt and pepper would've helped make it pop a little more. Then there was the one big miss, which was the mustard greens. I feel like I've had them before, but I've certainly had many other types of similar greens and they had one single flavor which was extreme bitterness. It was just completely devoid of any other seasoning, salt, acid, SOMETHING, although with how better it was, I'm not sure much could be done. I just can't imagine that was the way it was intended to taste. For dessert, we had the old-fashioned doughnut bread pudding, which had a delicious marionberry ice cream on top and a sharp lemon blueberry compote on the side. All in all, it was a wonderful experience and I definitely return to celebrate a special experience although I'd probably be a little more selective on some of my food choices next time.

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    Brunch buffet

    The Oak - Seafood

    Seafood

    The Oak - Apple Pastry Dessert

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    Apple Pastry Dessert

    Ojai Deer Lodge - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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