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

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.

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!!!

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!

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!!!

Four of us walked to the bar to have some drinks and an appetizer. I was very excited at first,…read morebecause the vibe in there is unique and I loved the way it looked inside. The wait/bar staff were rude and a little gruff. The drinks took forever and we ended up just paying and leaving before the appetizer even came out. They were not busy. As a former restaurant manager, I will say that anyone can work behind a bar, but not everyone should. Those employees need to brush up on what good service is, because that's pretty important if you're working in the service industry...

Absolutely delicious Thai rice noodle salad with grilled chicken and an equally delicious weekender…read moreIPA. We got to sit and chat with some of the locals who were absolutely lovely and very welcoming. This is a perfect little spot!

Love the vibe of this spot! Great place to grab a drink while walking around the area. Bartender…read morewas so nice and well informed! Open air and more seating than you'd think. Drinks on tap always taste better!

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

Jeremy was super chill…read more I visit Oja Valley Brewery with my family and my little fur friend and it was definitely a hot day. Super dog friendly and they have a dog beds under the pool table. Our dog Goro was panting pretty hard and Jeremy offered us that we can try to wash him down in the sink which I was very touched as lot of places are not like this. When we walked in the live band was setting up to leave but very spacious place and they have a great selection of beers and wines. Jeremy said he makes beer and his wife makes wine there. He even had the TV set up for the World Cup game. We ended up sitting inside due to heat but outside was super cute spot to sit. They have firepits and plenty of seating areas. We tried Pixie and J.F.B. and opted in for the large beer. Definitely a pot that we will return if we ever go back to Ojai.

Visited Ojai Valley Brewery recently and had a fantastic experience! The staff was incredibly…read morefriendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They took the time to answer questions and make recommendations, which made the experience even better. We tried the Spritz and the Accidental Belgium, and both were incredibly refreshing and full of flavor. The beers were well-crafted and perfect for a warm Ojai day. The atmosphere is relaxed, comfortable, and inviting--an ideal spot to unwind with friends or family. Great brews, exceptional service, and a laid-back vibe make Ojai Valley Brewery a must-visit. We'll definitely be back!