This is the last place I would expect to eat the best burger! It was so tasty! How did they figure out to cook fresh meat, never frozen? It tasted better than others, by far. We came based upon the reviews. It did not disappoint. The local community enjoys this establishment. They were friendly to us, our server was talkative, and recommended places to see during our stay. The burgers and fries were out of this world. The beer selection is great. After trying my bf's French fries, I kinda wished I didn't get the burger and salad. Oh well. No wait. Fast service. Tasty food. Excellent prices. $-$$ read more

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We've been going to OBC for 3 years. Sometimes we get food to go, other times we eat there... in the side room dining area. We have always found both the food and service to be very good; tasty bar food! They have an excellent selection of draft beers as well as liquors. They even offer flights of bourbons! No TVs so be prepared to have conversations!! read more

Our food was good and the service was great. Great selection of beers. Interesting setup - when you enter you think you're in a bottle shop. Keep walking and you'll discover the dining area. While there, you can also pick from a huge selection of alcoholic beverages! My only complaint was the salad which had thinly sliced tri-tip which was almost impossible to cut and the dressing needs more flavor and less oil. Loved that our dog was welcomed with open arms. read more

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It's a little confusing inside. You can buy alcohol from the shop and take it home. You have to buy from the bartender in order to enjoy it inside. The menu is small & there's lots of fried & dairy options. I'm glad I opted for the fish tacos. I omitted cheese & sauce I asked for the avocado sauce that was on the vegan cauliflower tacos. The bartender was kind enough to bring it to me but told me it's usually a charge. (I get it everything has gone up. ) My fav part about this place is they have Apiary drinks. They are so light , crisp, and get u loose. I forgot which ones I purchased but they are sooo amazing!!!!!! read more

The Ojai Beverage - Fish tacos - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

I absolutely love OBC! Once I moved to Ojai, I started to slowly start venturing to new places, and this place has been my favorite since day 1! The best part is it is always perfect seating because it's a lot of locals here and not many tourists! Everything on the menu is incredible and there are great options that never disappoint. And the beverages of course, are even better! read more

Took a trip up the Ventura River Trail to Ojai & stopped in for lunch... Hidden behind the market is one of the better finds in town. Pronominal serve the burgers are off the chart, food was delicious. Beer, Cider, Fireball shots... This place is a must if you are in town I promise. Cheers Mates read more

The Ojai Beverage - Great Things on Tap - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

Had a great time eating the Famous Burger they got here, endless alcohol selections, informative and friendly staff, not a big menu, but you'd want that from small places like this that specialize in Tavern delights such as Burgers, Wings, and Brews. Good Wings here as well, if you're looking for a solid Burger, LOOK NO FURTHER! read more

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Yes. Yes, yes ....., give me another throwing back burger , Rose wine , and fries. With Parmesan truffle . Please let me have a larger stomach to eat another burger. So delicious, big portion, big size , I share my burger and it was enough for 2 . I order a ojai rose, and sparkling wine rose . Great selection of wines. read more

The Ojai Beverage - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

Wow, Beyond impressed with this place. This is a local tap house/ liquor store with really good food. I was beyond shocked with everything, especially the coleslaw. Get the coleslaw! Everything else 5/5! Our waitress was super friendly and recommended certain dishes. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

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I came here Mother's Day excited to venture back here as an old favorite. I sat down within a 5 min period which was nice but the server was scrambling and took twenty minutes to bring a drink. Ahi tartare came recommended with a big black hair in the middle , the server apologized but said , " it looks like an eye lash and no it didn't it was curly. I said well its Not mine as Im no dark in color. They replaced it and I got a dry chicken sandwich . The beer was okay but generally food was mediocre and service was lacking. read more

The Ojai Beverage - Ahi before I found hair in middle! Happy Mother's day no compd beer nothing . - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

This place was a cute little stopover on a road trip from Northern California. We chose it because they had grass fed beef burgers. As a Type 1 diabetic, it's hard to eat burgers because I can't usually find the carb count on the buns and depending on how the rest of my day has gone, I may not be able to take a chance on guessing the carbs so I can dose my insulin. That was the case here - there was no nutrition label on the burger buns, but the waitress kindly suggested that they make a great lettuce wrap burger, which I loved. She even had them put the sauce on the side for me because it had a wine reduction, which has natural sugars in it. We loved our waitress - she was so sweet and kind! The atmosphere here is all locals, and it was really lovely to witness the sense of community, which I don't see very often. One thing I didn't like is that the main dining room is super loud, but the back room was open thankfully so we could sit there, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to stay due to the noise. read more

The Ojai Beverage - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

I really like the food here. Beers were great the service by Rebecca R was just ok. We tried the Tri Tip Panini, it was pretty good. The Ribeye Melt was yummy, the truffle Fries were amazing. I like the ranch dressing here. Place is cute with western vibes. read more

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The food is Excellent. The beer, wine selections are yummy. . Bartenders are personable and knowledgeable. Delicious cocktails

We have dined all around Ventura County and still seem to keep coming back to OBC. You would never expect to find a great little bar and excellent food in the back of a liquor store, but maybe that's the point--OBC will exceed your expectations. The menu is somewhat limited but makes up for it in creativity. Special shoit out on the artichoke appetizer which is a must get. The food quality is exceptional regardless of what we have had--and we have had a lot--and the prices make OBC the best value in the area, or at least tied for first with Fluid State in Ventura. The service is awesome. Special nod to Jonathan who is fast, friendly, and knows the food, beer, and wine well enough to make perfect recommendations. read more

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Wife and I decided to enjoy the day in Ojai on Christmas Eve. We figured most things would be closed, but so glad we discovered The Ojai Beverage Company. Drinks and Food were amazing, and well priced. We for the Cheat Day Burger which has a menagerie of proteins from beef patties, to crab and lobster. Our nephew was with us and got delicious Mac and Cheese and the fries are top notch. Jonathan the server was super friendly, did a great job checking on us, and they were great with our reserved 4-legged son. The ambiance has a wooden restaurant feel on the patio, but plenty of locals were dining there so that adds to the charm. Definitely a great place to eat if you're in Ojai. read more

The Ojai Beverage - Cheat day burger - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

Super tasty burgers and French dip. Very cozy and warm place. It's nice without being pretentious. Yeap all food is gone. Service is good. read more

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I was here yesterday and had such a good experience that I came back again today. After a disappointing meal at Joplin's, I wanted to come back for their Throwin' It Back Cab because I loved it yesterday. Thankfully, today did not disappoint either. I also tried their WhistlePig and highly recommend it. Great drinks and a great atmosphere! read more

To sum it up: Food: good. Service: good. Ambiance: that of a liquor store or a small pub. The layout of this place is a little odd as you walk into a liquor store and head toward the back to get to the restaurant. We were given the option of the covered patio or the tables right in the store. We opted for the covered patio that has much more room. Our drinks came, a Roy Roger's and Shirley Temple, mainly ice with a tiny bit of soda and grenadine. Then came the food. The kids chicken bites filled my mini-me up. The fries looked a little dark but were pretty good, not burnt at all. They have kid menus and Crayola crayons to entertain children (yes "crayola" not some cheap knockoff). My kid enjoyed his chicken bites to the last bite, which is rare for him. We ordered "The Q!" and a Western Drunk Burger. The Q is a heart stopping sandwich that will have your doctor cringing no matter how healthy you are, but it's worth every bite. The Q is a pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese and bacon on sourdough. I was lucky enough to get to finish half of this sandwich after finishing my burger despite not having much room left in my belly. My Western Drunk Burger was a hearty heavy perfectly cooked piece of beef, with onion straws and bbq sauce on a brioche bun. I got mine without the coleslaw as I've never been a fan. One bite of this burger and I knew exactly why this place came so strongly recommended. Up until that bite I wasn't impressed with a sticky table and ice filled drinks. One bite after another I couldn't put the burger down until finished. I found myself licking my fingers after contemplating a second. We both got the truffle fries at a cost of $2 more per meal, which we could've done without as the regular fries were better. The truffle fries were crispier but too light in flavor. Overall everything was reasonably priced, and pretty good. We will definitely be coming back. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating. read more

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Food was ridiculously delicious. I had The Q, which is Mac & Cheese, pulled pork, and fried onions (pictured). My husband had the Western Drunk. I personally did not try it but he swore it was THE best burger he's ever had. My son had their kid's chicken bites and he cleared his plate so that should tell you something. The service was awesome and all around an enjoyable experience. Our first time here, but it definitely won't be our last. read more

The Ojai Beverage - The Q with Parmesan truffle fries - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

Service was wonderful. Food was delicious, I had the ribeye french dip. So yummy. Definitely going back.

Always a good time. That's not to love: great food, solid service and an amazing selection of alcohol to purchase all under one roof. read more

The Ojai Beverage - Bloody Mary. Spicy and delicious - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

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This place is awesome, for sure coming back here again. Food is great, drinks are great and the staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable! read more

This is one of my favorite haunts and we do lots of birthday events here whenever we can. Total comfort food that is absolutely DELISH. It can get a bit noisy at times since it's a popular busy place, if you're pressed for time I'd get there a bit early at peak times. Great drinks, beer on tap and food. Did I mention I love this place, lol? My big family visits here at least once a month, more often if we can afford it. The staff is super friendly and handles busy periods with grace and professionalism, highly recommended! read more

This is one of my boyfriend's favorite places, we decided to have dinner, and this was my first time to come here. It looks like a normal liquor shop but they have many selections, it was fun to see different kinds of liquor. I felt as if I was at the liquor museum. lol The cashier at the store was very nice and friendly. There is a space at the back of the store where you can eat and drink. I had a sandwich, South of the Border, and he had Mac N Cheese with lobster. The sandwich had a deep-fried chicken breast, which was very crispy and delicious($15) The Mac N Cheese was very creamy, comfort food($14). I thought the prices were reasonable Maybe it's just fun to have drinks only.... There is a parking next to the store. Dog friendly. read more

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As an Ojai local, I have no idea how I have not tried this place sooner?!... AMAZING food, drinks & ambiance. My favorite pick from our dinner was definitely the Thai Chili Wings in combo with an IPA. Plus we received really warm and welcoming service from multiple staff members. Can't wait to come back and try other yummy things on the menu! read more

The Ojai Beverage - Mac n Cheese with Bacon, Fried Pickles, Thai Chili Wings, Garden Salad & Chief Peak IPA's. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

After seeing other pictures of the STACKED burgers here, I HAD TO make this a stop during my vacation. I didn't have the highest hopes because I wasn't sure how a liquor store's food might taste and the seating near the bar looked unassuming, but I was blown away by everything here. We came around 6PM on a Saturday and were immediately seated. There was tons of seating available. Parking also wasn't too much of an issue around this time and area. The liquor area we passed was pretty big, with a huge selection of various liquors at reasonable prices. Food is in the back. Our server, Finn, is the best! He is so attentive and kind. He checked up on us a lot and provided great service. So many things on the menu sounded good to us, so we really took our time ordering. We had a wine flight which was great. We also tried both of their sparkling wines and they're both delicious. For food, we got the South of the Border and the Firehouse. Both were soooo good!! They were also HUGE and there were tons of super crispy fries. I did find things a little bland, but there are salt and pepper shakers on the table. Next time I'm in Ojai, I'm definitely coming back! read more

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While visiting Ojai we stumbled across The Ojai Beverage company restaurant. The locations is right on the main road, and parking is around back and even though it was packed we found a spot in the lot instead of having to park in the street. The restaurant is located inside of store that sells wine, beer, and all kinds of alcohol and spirits is a little restaurant in the way back, that has a wide variety of food options on their menu. The server that took our to go order was very friendly. She made sure that we got plenty of napkins and some utensils with our to go order too. We decided on a burger and salad as the side, and the Q pulled pork sandwich and salad as the side and the bucket of fries. The burger was cooked to a nice medium as requested and was very tasty. The Q pulled pork, mac and cheese, sandwich was delectable and hit the spot. Comfort food at its finest. The Caesar salad for the side was pretty tasty and a decent size portion, plus the dressing was not a heavy dressing at all. The bucket of fries was a very large size. The fries were good, not my favorite style, I prefer more homestyle fries, but they were good. You get to choose 2 dipping sauces and those were great, we chose BBQ and Blue Cheese. Definitely a comfort food spot, the prices were not too bad especially considering the large portions and the great taste. read more

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Really good burger and music. The fries, not so good. The service was nice too. Will definitely come back, just order a different side. The fried pickles were good too. read more

The Ojai Beverage - Empty plate. Fries no bueno. Burger bueno - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

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Cool spot to check while visiting Ojai. Check out my visit here, https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-6qB-gpP7c/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

Hidden gem. Amazing beers on tap and everyone LOVED their meal - B-Real Chicken sandwich (add avo), Salmon Melt (best coleslaw we've all ever had), Cubano, great fries and Caesar salad side. Helpful, attentive and nice server. Great vibes! read more

What a dope space, beverage shop in the front offering you beer, wine and liquor with a wide array of wines. Doze off to the back corner with the bar and food. All their food is delicious. We got artichoke poppers, the Q (a grilled cheese with pulled pork and Mac and cheese) and an arugula beet salad with hidden tri tip - what a nice surprise. We mentioned to Jonathan, our great waiter, that we were splitting everything so they brought us separately portioned plates. Super friendly spot (even for doggies) - I see why they have such great reviews! read more

Really nice vibe the moment you walk through the front door. We were seated straight away by Rebecca, who served us. With 50 brews on tap, it's likely you'll find something to please your palate. We went with a Pizza Port red and flight of Transmission Brewing flight of lager, IPA and porter. The lager was crisp and refreshing. If you like citrus IPAs, this one is for you. My favorite was the porter. Loads of coffee flavor without being heavy. Pizza Port brews are consistently good and Shark Bite didn't disappoint. Turns out their pretzel sticks are outstanding and come with a flavorful aioli. We went with the pulled pork sandwich and Throw It Back Cab burger with mushrooms added. The burger was closer to well done than medium, which is what I ordered. However, the burger was really nice. Recommend asking for medium rare if you want medium. Their pork was roasted to perfection, tender, moist and packed with flavor. And the fries? Simply outstanding! For dessert, I opted for their flight of bourbon. Decent pour on all three. The Balcones Texas was a pleasant surprise as I didn't expect a balanced mash blend that leaned toward sweet. Bourbon drinkers know what to expect from Old Forester. But the cask strength Elijah Craig was an unexpected treat! The barrel was hand picked by Conrad, the in-house whiskey sherpa. And if you're a fan of bourbon, chat this guy up. He is incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. If we lived in Ojai, hands down, this would be our regular hangout. Great service. Great beverages. Great food. If possible, we'll be back! Cheers! read more

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One of our favorite places to eat in Ojai! We visited the Friday after Tday for the day and the town was busy! Service staff were attentive and the small indoor dining area at noon was full (we got the last vacant 4 top) and others who arrived after us were seated in the patio area. All 3 of us really enjoyed our meals. My adult son practically inhaled his ;-) Despite being in a market for primarily adult beverages, the dining area has a chill ambiance too. read more

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Incredible quality to price ratio!! The food is delicious and affordable compared to other Ojai restaurants. The food came quickly and our waitress was super nice. I got the Mac and cheese with lobster and my dad got the ahi salad. Both were delicious!! read more

The Ojai Beverage - Mac and cheese with lobster and an ahi salad - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Ojai, California

It's an interesting place with it being a liquor store with a small bar in the back and a side room that is a restaurant. We went on a Sunday and they don't turn on TVs which disappointed the men in my group that wanted to watch Sunday football. I had the Q sandwich which was amazing - pulled pork, Mac n cheese and onion string on grilled sourdough. I would come back for that sandwich alone The service was good read more

Great place to hang out with friends and family while getting some delicious food. In my opinion, the fried artichoke and Cubano sandwich were the favorites of the table. Service was great! Only bummer, you can't bring purchased beer/wine into the restaurant. Besides that, I'd be back for sure. read more

Love OBC. Haven't been there for a while but I've never had a bad meal there. Four stars because it's very good, but the toilet near the front dining bothers me quite a bit. I always request the downstairs dining area. read more

This place is a gem. Hidden behind an amazing liquor store. What more could one want? Inside/outside patio is dog friendly. The fish tacos with homemade tortillas. Out of this world! Burgers looked pretty yummy, maybe next time. Rebecca is wonderful, attentive and personable. Such a shame that I live 4 hours away. But it was worth the drive. read more

You know it, my experience my review. Came to visits Ojai for a Father's Day get away. Beautiful drive from Los Angeles. When we arrived our bed and breakfast was ready for check in. We took a little walk to the Main Street and as we were walking we discovered this location. We decided to try it out and it did not disappoint. We were a little hot so we each had a beer to cool off. We also decided to share some chicken wings. I'm not gonna lie they were crazy busy because the waiter took a while to get our order. Also there were three waiters so I really don't know why it took so long. When the wings came out they were warm and really delicious (or maybe we were just hungry) but the beer was a great accompaniment. The locals were very friendly and we had a reservation to an Italian restaurant but after a wonderful conversation with a lively older lady she suggested a Mexican restaurant instead. Thank you for this recommendation. Will come back here again in the near future because even though I waited a long time the food, drinks and ambiance was great. read more

We visited Ojai for the 1st time. Our hotel concierge recommended Ojai Beverage as a local who visits frequently. It's not fancy but perfectly casual for us. The small bar ambiance at the back of this liquor store was a pleasant surprise. We ordered to-go a smash burger w/fries which hit the spot. Service was quick and the employees were very friendly and helpful. We will be back! read more