4.5 Stars Highly recommend their Sunday brunch - the selection is quite extensive, from seafood, to made-to-order omelettes, to pastries, to lunch items like pasta. The highlight for me were the giant cocktail tiger shrimp - so plump and tender, and those alone made the cost worth it for me! Be mindful that unfortunately there are flies and bees which may approach your food, especially if you have seafood shells - you can ask a server for one of the fans at your table to keep away those bugs. We also had a slight hiccup with our OpenTable reservation where in our communications with the restaurant they told us they could accommodate an earlier time but the hostess told us that it did not update in their system - fortunately we were still able to be seated at the earlier time, but at a slightly less ideal table further from the view. read more

The Oak - Sunday brunch - American Near Me - Ojai, California

Enjoyed everything about this restaurant! It is conveniently located in the middle of the hotel with 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! read more

Location: Amazing. The restaurant is out in front of the golf course so you have amazing views. Was hoping 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. read more

The Oak - Old-fashioned donut bread pudding with marionberry ice cream and a lemon-blueberry compote. - American Near Me - Ojai, California

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What a beautiful place, got to come here for dinner in late August. Food was good but for the price , should be exceptional, glad I had the experience and the views were beautiful. Definitely worth my visit, I can say I been here and had the experience. read more

The Oak - The catch of the day (sea bass) - American Near Me - Ojai, California

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Very late review but I was feeling nostalgic going through old pictures of my last visit to Ojai. I didn't stay here but I really wanted to visit to at least check it out to stay at a later time(that's still in the works) we had brunch here and it was such a lovely place to dine. Service was good. The food wasn't that memorable but it was a lovely lunch spot with nice view and if and when I return to Ojai I would definitely enjoy returning to this dining spot. read more

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We had Sunday brunch with beautiful views of the golf course, attentive friendly service, live band performance & delicious buffet food with many gluten free options. They had breakfast dishes like hash brown, sausage, bacon, pancakes, french toast, muffins & make your own omelets. They also had lunch dishes like pasta, oysters, shrimp cocktail, crab, veggies & meats. If you have Amex you get $35 breakfast credit per person. read more

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We ate here for dinner & breakfast. The servers are the BEST. Knowledgeable and very friendly. Views are incredible and, overall, the resort is unbelievable. Everyone was so sweet and the vibes were so relaxing. I had salmon for dinner and the next day, a lemon poppyseed mini Dutch baby. I loved it with the mascarpone and lemon curd. I thought, overall, the food could have been a bit better but the amazing service and ambience made up for it! read more

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Upscale dining with a view of the golf course and mountains in the distance. There is free valet at this nice inn and the campus is very beautiful. The staff was friendly and interesting though the check-in area with the hostess is in the back of the restaurant. We were seated promptly and the wait staff was all very friendly. Like other reviews mentioned the food was good and tasty but not amazing. As a vegetarian they had 1 thing which was a stuffed squash with raisins, capers. Off menu there is a pasta primavera it seems. Waiter said it is the same price as the meat pastas on their menu at 37 which I think is pretty high. I tried their squash and it was tasty and I didn't taste raisins which was what I was worried about. Steaks don't come with a side so that's another order. I tried their cheesy Mac which was good. Al dente and just the right amount of sharpness. They didn't ask for the cook of the steak and we forgot to mention so it was medium well. It was cold at night and there weren't heating lamps near every table so we were cold and asked for the lamp to be turned on nearest to us. However, since the table next to us didn't want it on...we were just left cold. Overall it's 3 stars because food was decent and view wasn't as good as I thought. In addition to the heating and price, this place is A-OK! It's nice to see this nice inn and walk around too! read more

Absolutely would recommend this place for a dinner! It's so so beautiful and outdoors which makes it perfect. The service was great and everyone was so friendly. The food was insanely delicious and so well prepared. Each of our entrees were fresh and seasoned so well. It felt like a gourmet meal and I'm so glad we chose to come here for dinner. read more

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We went to Ojai for our wedding anniversary last month and stayed at the new Hotel El Roblar. This was the right choice for a romantic getaway, but I was curious to see the Ojai Valley Inn. We ended up going for lunch at The Oak on our way out of town. My father-in-law lives in Santa Barbara, and I guess he comes here periodically just to eat lunch. This makes sense to me, as it feels like a place a retired doctor would like, a casually upscale restaurant with an airy patio and a view of a golf course, not unlike eating in a country club. It was quiet and pleasant on a random Monday in September. There was complimentary valet through the hotel, and we walked through the elegant property on our way in. We made a reservation but it hardly seemed necessary. We were seated right away, and received very good service. We had a glass of wine each, both going for the 2022 Sanguis "Whale Song" Chardonnay. This was lovely, and went well with our al fresco lunch. The food was good, starting with a complimentary bread service of Parker House rolls with rosemary and butter. We then shared the chilled prawn cocktail and the whipped goat cheese and roasted strawberries. The prawn cocktail was great, plump and snappy, served over ice with horseradish, lemon, and cocktail sauce. The goat cheese was almost dessert-like, creamy and sweet, with those roasted strawberries, white balsamic, and mint. I think it would've been better with a little more vinegar, but it was quite tasty, spread onto the neat golden toasts that came on the side. I got the Thai shrimp bowl for my entrée, and this was solid if not that memorable, with shrimp, brown rice, avocado, red cabbage, cucumber, pickled onion, lime, and fresh herbs. I liked it a lot for the first several bites, but there was a sweet sauce on the shrimp that I got tired of eating after a while. This was a nice lunch and I'd be happy to go back on another trip to Ojai. I wouldn't drive an hour just to eat at The Oak, but I'd recommend it if you're already in town, whether or not you're staying at the Inn. read more

5 stars for the lovely golf course view and al fresco dining on a warm spring day in April (the 'Ojai Pixie Month'). 4 stars for the food. Excellent salad and Jimmy's smash burger, both large shareable portions. Steller service as befitting a fine dining establishment. Only wishing the menu had more seafood selections. Will have to come back for weekend buffet brunch! Sure it's expensive but you are paying for some of the best views in Ojai. Parking - self parking or valet, (slow) EV charging for valet only. read more

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The atmosphere here is top notch, every corner you turn is gorgeous. This restaurant has a nice view of the valleys and the golf course, and service is really great. Food here is alright, it's nothing special, but it's good enough considering how gorgeous the grounds are. read more

The Oak - Salmon bowl - American Near Me - Ojai, California

A beautiful location in the ojai valley inn. They have both valet and self park options. We sat outdoors and it was beautiful! We had a gorgeous view of the resort and oak tree that lit up at night! Kerian came over right away and greeted us and got our water, he was wonderful checking on us throughout the night! Our server Richard was great too! All of the food we got was fantastic! The hamachi was so refreshing! I loved my filet it was so tender and the Demi glaze sauce it came with was fantastic! I tried some of the tomahawk and it was fantastic! With the great views, food and service we will be back to enjoy again! read more

Good food. Good service. Nice view of the golf course. (I left a review on Ojai Valley Inn for the Oak restaurant so don't want to repeat everthing here.) Will be back for brunch in the future. read more

Inside the Ojai Valley Inn, it's quite fun to walk around the property and look at the cockatiels right outside the restaurant. Food is delicious, I usually don't like kale but the freshness in the apple and kale salad was amazing! The view of the golf course is gorgeous but they do have heaters outside if you're worried about the weather. Overall, the quality of the ingredients are at such a high level if you aren't used to Ojai freshness. A great place for a lazy brunch! read more

The Oak - Complimentary bread and brunch buffet - American Near Me - Ojai, California

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There's a reason the oak is located within the iconic Ojai Valley Inn. They have an excellent selection of breakfast, dinner and drinks menu items. During our stay at the inn, we exclusively visited the oak for breakfast, it was so good! The service is just impeccable - Michelin level tbh! Please try their avacado toast! Our last night we tried dinner at the oak. We were pretty full from a day of snacks all around Ojai. We shared many menu items including a filet mignon and Brussels sprouts which are our fav. The filet mignon sauce threw us off. It was giving A1 sauce. However, the steak was very tasty. The brussel sprouts... let's just say we left the whole plate at the end of our meal. They were so crispy and burnt, they fell apart at the touch. It was odd that it was never cleared from the table. Another thing to keep in mind is the price. Expect to be spending $$$ per person. Overall it's a great experience, the food, the people, and the scenery. read more

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First of all, the best thing about my experience at the Oak were the views. As a guest of the Inn, the views are always a best part wherever you are on the property. The service was ok. I felt that the waitress had a bit of an attitude, but that could have just been me. The food..Well, the OJ is not freshly squeezed and the food was mid. For the prices you pay, I think the guest could get better quality service and food. read more

$$$$ A very nice breakfast: the macro breakfast bowl sweet potatoes, kale, sunny side up egg, avocado, tomato, feta 26 but hardly any kale, a few bits. The pork sausage & eggs were good but would prefer better quality eggs. For dinner we had the salmon, light & nice. The Mary's chicken was over spicy (pepper? Cayenne?) and the gravy was just broth. All ok, but food quality not up to the caliber of a resort like Ohai Valley Inn. Service & view was impeccable, lots of birds & bees competing for food, pesky but didn't bother us. read more

Food and service was exceptional! Their brunch was probably one of the best; perhaps the best! The quality and flavor of ingredients were outstanding! The service was excellent. Kate made us feel welcome and we appreciated her. To compare - way better than Terranea Resort and Pelican Hill. Reasonably priced - you get your money's worth. Place was beautiful and the best thing was it's pet friendly. We'll definitely taking our dog next time. Cozy and friendly environment. It's like Pebble Beach but you don't need to drive far to get the wholesome experience. Pretty awesome read more

The Oak - Our view - American Near Me - Ojai, California

Great location and good service, but fairly average food. Most items were quite bland, skimping on dressing and spices. Somewhat disappointing experience. read more

My wife and I received a gift card to the Ojai Valley Inn, so we decided to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary and stay at the Ojai Retreat for the night which was great and have dinner at the inn. Wow. What a treat. It was a very hot day, but sitting under the shade with a view of the golf course was a perfect choice. The weather was beautiful and was quite comfortable on the patio. They greeted us with a glass of prosecco which was a nice touch. Then a martini for me and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for my wife delivered with impeccable service. We started with a Caesar salad which we ordered because my wife wasn't sure if there were any sides with her salmon. I had the filet and added the lobster tail and we ordered the mashed potatoes on the side. Everything tasted amazing. The salmon did come with a vegetable side which made my wife happy and my filet came with an amazing wine reduction sauce. The potatoes were great too. Now granted, the gift card allowed us to splurge but we were really looking forward to this dinner and it did not disappoint. Wonderful caramel, chocolate and cream bar for dessert also wonderful and then a few minutes to walk around the grounds before sunset topped off the perfect night. Thank you the staff for making this evening so memorable! read more

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We came here for a post-Christmas dinner. This was supposed to be a fancy and special experience, a treat from my husband, as this was our first time on vacation in Ojai. Our entrees took over an hour to arrive. There were no glorious views because it was night time and dark. Where we were seated, my back was freezing from the cold draft coming from the kitchen side, while my face was cooking hot from the heat lamp above. When the entrees finally arrived an hour later, they were okay. Not great; not worth the high prices. The only praise I have is for our server who offered us free dessert to make up for the lateness. Would not recommend. read more

I'm going to give The Oak the benefit of the doubt; while my meal was a letdown, my dining partners' non-vegetarian entrees looked excellent so it feels unfair to judge on a salad and a side. Even so, the squash in my salad was significantly undercooked and the overall flavor wasn't very strong or precise, other than the phenomenal sun-dried tomatoes. But my main gripe was that it took over an hour for our food to arrive. Hunger overwhelmed my ability to enjoy the food to the max or to assess it fairly. read more

The Oak - Winter Squash Salad - American Near Me - Ojai, California

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We had our anniversary dinner here and it was great! The staff was friendly and helpful. They even put a special cheese plate together to go with our wine (it was off menu). We had the filet minion and scallops which were perfectly cooked. After dinner, they let us take our drinks to relax by the nearby fire pits. It was an evening well spent! read more

The Oak - American Near Me - Ojai, California

I'm eating this for Sunday brunch...I've never eaten here for dinner. The brunch is very good well worth the money. My advice is to get in early...maybe 9:30a, because by 10:30 or so, it's a long wait even with reservations. And yes, get a reservation. There is a meat station with lamb, tri tip, turkey breast and ham. It's tender, well cooked and good sized portions. The seafood section has oysters, huge shrimp, and crab claws...all amazing quality. There's tons of options for breakfast as well local garden favorites. If you can, wait for the tables nearest the golf course side because of the views. I'll eat this every time I'm here. read more

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Rarely do I ever think I need more Stars than just 5 especially for a Brunch! The Oak in Ojai definitely does deserve more! Sal our server was excellent and kept the endless Mimosas flowing along with the coffee. The menu OMG Jumbo Shrimp oysters 2 different Crab Claws Tri-Tip, Ham & Roast Turkey and assortment of Starches along with Egg Benedict's, Waffles, French Toast & Pancakes Salads of all kinds along with assortments of fruits, danish, pastries and desserts. Dinning on the patio with a terrific view of the golf course and the Ojai Mountains what else could you ask for except they served the best Black Forest Cake ever! read more

The Oak - Our Blue Grass entertainment! - American Near Me - Ojai, California

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My friend and I stayed at the resort. Waking up in this transquil property, we were looking for a nourshing brunch place just steps from our room. For breakfast we had the two eggs any style and the ojai omelet. For a plate that costs 30 something I was expecting the potatoes to be more than small, dried pieces at the bottom of the tray. The bread was also toasted so much it was slightly burnt. The ojai omelet was decent. The ambiance is really what you're coming for. It is also all organic and local ingredients which is amazing. There are ample heating lamps keeping you warm in chillier mornings and cute, little sparrows flitting in and out. The servers are also calm and professional, befitting the whole experience. read more

I suppose there's a certain premium you pay for the view, but even accounting for that, the food is overwhelmingly underwhelming. We split a BLT, of which the 'B' might as well have stood for 'Boring,' 'Basic,' or 'Bet you were expecting a better sandwich for twenty-five American dollars.' I sure was. We also split the steak frites, which arrived unseasoned, poorly seared, and served at a balmy room temp--for forty-four bucks. With all the dining options in Ojai, I'd consider making lunch reservations just so you can pop onto the resort grounds to enjoy the view, and gawk at the wealthy in their natural habitat, before cancelling said reservations and saying Oh-bai to this overpriced theme park for golfers. read more

Such a great restaurant! Our service was fantastic; our assistant server Eli was attentive and our main server Rudy was so welcoming and helpful. The heaters made the patio nice and warm. The steak was a standout dish and we had a half bottle of Chablis and some of their delicious signature cocktails. read more

The Oak - Steak - American Near Me - Ojai, California

We went on a company team building event with MediZoom Medical Transportation to Ojai and had opportunity to visit The Oak at Ojai Valley Inn & Wallace Neff Heritage Bar & the grounds for our company team building exercises. Had an amazing time. People like Jeffery and Richard from the Oak Restaurant made a lasting memorable impression and our service with Jenna at the Wallace Neff Heritage Bar was amazing! We will definitely be back again next year for the same company retreat and again this year for a personal visit! Thanks for the great service and a place to remember experience, service, food!! read more

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Date Night!!!!!!! With 6 kids date nights are few and far between during this era of life so for this one we decided to finally get over to the Ojai Valley Inn and have dinner at The Oak. Now this was the first time we had gone down Country Club dr and it was night so it was a bit confusing with the dark roads and no moon light. We finally made it and parked to find a sprawling resort, so much so there are shuttle carts and stops to help deliver you to your desired location. We got to the restaurant and checked in for our reservation. We were promptly seated with a beautiful view of an oak tree light up beautifully with floating lights on the branches. The evening was cool but had tons of heaters to stay warm. The staff was amazing from hostess to bus boy, waitress and servers! It bummed me out to see people talk down to the staff or even worse just ignore their existence so we made sure to give as much praise to these employees as possible. The menu was amazing because everything possible was sourced from local Ojai farms and ranches!! I'll support that all day!! The menu has about 4-5 options for each category which is nice and easier to decide. With the ability to order a little something from all sections and course it out you can get the full experience. With complementary Parker house rolls we decided to get the fried chicken bites, the NY strip, Ribeye, Truffle Fries and Roasted Brussels sprouts. The rolls were warm and fluffy with butter on the side, the chicken bites crispy juicy with an amazing honey sauce on the chicken and slightly spicy citrus dipping sauce. The steaks were cooked perfectly to choice, with the NY Strip served with a peppercorn jus that makes your mouth water and has to be one of the top two steaks I have ever eaten!! The Ribeye with a garlic butter pad to flavor the beefy fatty ribeye! The side dishes are massive each one easily shared by two so mix and match to your desire. read more

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Wonderful experience we had here. The resort was beautiful. I would say come before your reservation to just enjoy and view the property. All of our food was very good. The hummus is a must. We enjoyed our meals and would return. It's a very nice city to enjoy when trying to escape the busy city. We will plan residing at the resort next time. Valet complimentary when arriving to restaurant, may also self park read more

The Oak - Hummus - American Near Me - Ojai, California

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The best Sunday brunch around! We had 3 consecutive meals here during our stay and enjoyed each experience even more. Beautiful views, warm service and delicious fresh food. We shared a filet for dinner and for lunch we had the fried chicken sandwich and salmon bowl. Recommend them all. The Sunday brunch is an incredible value, a great experience with love music and delicious breakfast and lunch options. We most enjoyed the omelette bar, seafood and fresh fruit. I felt lucky to spend my birthday weekend here! read more

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Absolutely recommend going for the breakfast buffet; reasonable price for a great amount of high quality food! For dinner, highly recommended the chicken; honestly, might be the best I've ever had. read more

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Nice ambiance and pretty good service but the food was mostly just alright. It's good for convenience while you're staying at the resort but honestly going into town isnt too far so if I came back, I'd probably just go into town or get a quick pastry at the coffee shop For dinner: - the salsa served with the guacamole was not good, really lacking flavor - the mushrooms served in the middle of the Acorn Squash dish were way too salty. Bummer because the squash itself was quite good - the risotto served with the Scallops dish was undercooked! The rice grains were still kind of hard and my mother couldnt finish eating it - enjoyed the lobster pasta dish For breakfast: - the avocado toast was alright but without any toppings, I can't justify the price - the breakfast potatoes were way too salty - the chai latte was not good. Too sweet and not enough spice / tea flavor - the frittata didnt have much flavor on its own, had to keep adding the salsa - the acai bowl was too sweet after a while because of the toppings, like the sweet granola - the lavender lemonade was unbearably sweet, they put way too much lavender simple syrup in it read more

The Oak - Acai bowl - American Near Me - Ojai, California

Great restaurant on the resort property. Primarily outdoor seating but they have heat lamps for when it's cold. Excellent waiter (Kameron) for dinner service! Overall solid menu with tasty apps, entrees, and dessert options. The mushroom ravioli was amazing, and I highly recommend! Plenty of wine, cocktail, and beer options. Great view of the golf course during the day. Overall I highly recommend if you are staying at the resort. Make reservations on Open Table in advance. read more

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We ate there twice for breakfast and once for lunch. Each time I informed the staff of my son's allergies to gluten and nuts (true allergy not a preference). The first breakfast was great, at lunch I told the Manager and my Waiter each about the allergy... they ensured me the staff is aware. They brought out a grilled cheese that looked way too normal... I asked them to double check and they said "oops we gave you the wrong one". Would have gotten 5 stars but their lack of attention and training on this matter were really disappointing. Nothing on their menu is marked gluten free despite having many options which makes it even harder. Be super careful if your child has allergies read more

You can't beat the ambiance of this place and the drinks and the wedge salad were very good! Service was spotty at best and the market fish was okay for how much it was. I had asked for the NY Strip Medium Rare and they served it to me at medium. I'll def change it up next time I go read more

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The ambience on a sunny but chilly January day was the main draw. We also enjoyed the fantastic service (thank you Manny) and the tasty food (crispy chicken sandwich and spaghetti pomodoro were delicious). It's not haute cuisine, but it is very pleasant and peaceful setting. read more

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I love the Ojai Valley Inn so when my friend said she was spending the weekend there I decided to meet her for lunch. Alisa and a young gentleman were helping us and service was fantastic. The lavender lemonade was a great start. I ordered the steak salad and my friend had the smash burger. I would order both of these again. My steak came out as a perfect med rare. For desert I had the strawberry shortcake which I give an A+. Then I tried my friends sorbet which was delicious but the raspberry was a little too tart for me. I love the ambiance and the view. Great lunch spot! read more

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