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Tara's Tavern

4.7 (29 reviews)
ModeratePubs
Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Juke Box
Loud
Casual
Good for groups

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a pool table and bar
Darla A.

Found this great local place while exploring the mountain roadways. We had to come back the next week to enjoy some karaoke . Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Warm classic bar vibe, and great drinks. Thank you Tara for being so fun to visit with, and your mad drink slinging skills. Thank you to the KJ and the Frazier folks for a taking us in and sharing an outstanding night.

Patio dining out back
Steve H.

I love finding authentic small-town places like this. Cool stone building dates from 1925. There really is a Sue; she's owned it for 17 years. She was friendly and there were sociable locals hanging out, and a nice, helpful staff, as well. COVID update as if September 2020: They're serving simple, inexpensive (like, $7) meals to legally stay open, out back on their dirt "patio." Ribs was the meal of the day but they made me a vegetarian version with coleslaw, potato salad, and some fettuccine. Not gourmet by any means, but I felt fed and cared-for, and enjoyed my visit. I'd like to come back when things normalize and we can go into the old-time interior (now it's just a peek when you use the bathroom).

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1 year ago

Great service and friendly bartenders. Reasonable prices. They have my favorite beer on tap. Calle blood orange squeeze.

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3 years ago

Good watering hole for the area. Bartender was super nice. Definitely a local bar, so don't ruin it for the regs and respect the vibe.

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4 years ago

Cool spot for a few beers and listening to music. Fast and friendly service. Would return when in the area.

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7 years ago

If you want the best Bloody Mary you've ever had ask for Jenny, she's very professional and never disappoints!!!

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11 years ago

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13 years ago

Clean fun and good hearty locals. Bartender was full of energy and locals play pool. Good local bar for good warm, hearty laughs and fun.

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7 years ago

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8 years ago

This place is awesome. All the bartenders are pretty and smell nice. Good drinks and nice people....except for Ryan...Ryan is a butthole

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Ask the Community - Tara's Tavern

What nights is there a live band? What nights are Karaoke? Is there dancing?…

Live bands every other Saturday night. Karaoke every other Friday night. One week offsets the other. There is a dance floor. Occasional schedule changes, but not often. Phone is 661/245-1100. Thanks for for inquiry.… 

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Review Highlights - Tara's Tavern

“Lovely Sue stopped by to see how I was doing and she expressed a genuine interest in my current world travels.”

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4.0(118 reviews)
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We were staying on the property and after trying the brunch, this was super close (literally next…read moredoor)! Food Fennel sausage: we ordered the fennel sausage which is white sauce pizza. Hamburger and fries: The burger was really good and the skinny fries? So good with ranch. Recommend. Margherita pizza was delicious. Get this. Maybe add sausage for added protein. Ice cream cookie dessert: Love the ice cream on the warm cookie dessert. Salsa and guacamole chips: Delightfully crispy and flaky. Amazing to sit outside overlooking the golf course. We enjoyed this more than The Oak. The service was also casual and friendly.

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

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