This is the last place I would expect to eat the best burger! It was so tasty! How did they figure…read moreout 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. $-$$

Restaurant located inside liquor store, towards the back. Has a bar area and patio area. TVs…read moreplaying the games. Friendly service. Have a blackened chicken sandwich and the barbecue hamburger fries all delicious.

Walked in party of three sat down immediately.Megan was our waitress, did an amazing job.It appears…read morethat the food is farm to table, very fresh, very flavorful, no complaints. We ordered two buck porn breakfasts and a breakfast burrito. I ordered the honey butter biscuit melt in your mouth.Coffee was extremely fresh, and the strawberry jelly was to die for!!! Hey must stop if you're passing through!!!

Many have done the roadtrip from the Central Coast to Bakersfield via Hwy 166. And Cuyama Buckhorn…read moreis a favorite stop along that route. You can't miss the huge "Coffee" sign visible from the highway. We recently had to drive said route and decided to finally visit. And we were happy we did. Cuyama Buckhorn serves tasty American dishes from biscuits and gravy to burgers. It was lunch, so we had the burgers. Very good! We tried the apple pie as well and it was nice. We stopped by again on the way back home for some coffee. Good stuff. Not a fan of the matcha drink ( but too much milk) Great location for travelers, friendly service. Fun diner vibe. If you're traveling via the 166, definitely stop, have a coffee and a bite to eat.

My boyfriend and I stopped at Padaro Beach Grill during an afternoon drive up the coast…read more Immediate impression: it reminded me of Hawaii in the best way. The outdoor seating area, the architecture, the sounds and smell of the ocean right there. Immaculate vibes. We went on a Friday around 3:30pm, so it wasn't crazy busy. We found a table without issue and there were always at least a few others available. However, I imagine this place gets extremely popular during peak hours. We ordered the Baja Fish Tacos and a side of French Fries. All were delicious - no complaints! Although the tacos are so loaded, they can be a challenge to eat! Would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

Dear Hubby and I have been long-time fans of Padaro Beach Grill. As such, we wanted to introduce…read more(maybe re-introduce?) Sweet Granddaughter to the place on a Saturday as summer is winding down. Am not sure if there's been a change of ownership, but there did seem to be a change of results of the experience of visiting. Noting that in a previous review I mentioned live music. Several other reviewers did, too. When we were there this past weekend in the early afternoon, there was no music to be found. We caught the ordering line at the right time; it wasn't too long and it didn't take but a few minutes to get to the counter. After that, it went downhill to some extent. The main disappointment was the food. I mean, it's a restaurant, right? That's kind of the point. The ambiance is still fun - beachy casual, like you're a guest at a private beach club. But the food used to be much, much better. I made the mistake of ordering the tri-tip sandwich. It was served with grilled onions and smothered in BBQ sauce. It would normally also come with cheese, but I had that left off as cows' milk cheese and I do not get along. I would have much preferred to leave out the BBQ sauce and have au jus on the side instead to let the flavor of the beef come out. Alas, that's not an option. There wasn't anything else on the menu speaking to me at the time, or I could have / should have ordered something else. I thought about the fish tacos, but I'm not a huge fan of cabbage. In any event, the tri-tip was cut too thick. That made it tough to bite / and overly chewy. To the point where it wasn't a happy eating experience. I only finished half the sandwich and gave the rest to DH to eat later. I didn't choose to add any fries or onion rings as I wanted to give fried foods a rest. So I had half a sandwich, and half a very overpriced and underwhelming chocolate chip cookie for dessert. For me, the food was bordering on a failing grade. Barely a "C". DH, on the other hand, really enjoyed the fish and chips he'd ordered. I had a bite, and while the fish was really fresh, the batter coating was undercooked, which made for a mushy exterior texture. It was also extremely greasy. SG ordered her favorite meal of chicken nuggets and fries. She'll never turn down fries, so that made her happy. The chicken pieces were not that flavorful, and not that great a texture, either. We also spent the meal dodging ants which were running over the picnic tabletop. A tabletop which looked like it hadn't been cleaned by human hands in a very, very long time. Which likely explains why the ants thought it was fair game - they were on the hunt for missed crumbs. I can bet good money that when we ask SG if she remembers eating at Padaro Beach Grill, she will recall that it's the outdoor place where the ants were trying to eat our food. There aren't enough umbrellas for all the picnic tables, and there's not really any other source of shade on a warm, sunny afternoon. We were lucky enough to get one of the lawn-area tables with an umbrella, but we ended up feeling crowded when mid-way through our meal, a group of seven people took over the adjacent table. By then, we were ready to finish up and go. In past visits, lingering and enjoying the tropical vibe was part of the experience. Not during this last visit. A shame.

Locals' hangout. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Normal prices. Fun vibe. Historical hub…read more Pub's attached. ** OUR BRUNCH ** Food was hearty and it came out quickly. I ordered the breakfast MACHACA, which was served with Spanish rice, black beans and warm flour tortillas. My kiddo enjoyed the KID'S BURGER. He happily squeezed every last bite into his little mouth and gave it a two thumbs up, full of ketchup. ** HIGHLIGHTS ** - FRESH SALSA BAR with several choices ranging from picante to habañero hot - Chips & homemade salsa go well with drinks at the PUB/BAR next door - The KID'S BURGER had some weight to it with fresh lettuce & tomato - B&W PHOTOS around the restaurant paint a picture of early Ojai days - Repeat customers were back for more (so you know it's not a tourist trap) Lotsa food. Real meals. Mmm-mmm, good. Comfort zone. Food coma.

The New Philly Smashburger they added to the menu was not available on the online order portal so…read morewe had to go in and order and wait. Hopefully they can get that updated soon. I asked for no pico-de-gallo on my alota tostada, but it was on there. The food is generally bland, but in the best way. They don't go over the top. It's simple flavors which is how I like it. It sits easily in the tummy. This place is for a comfort Mexican meal. Not the fancier foo-foo style you might expect at a destination restaurant. That's why this place is a go-to for the local crowd.

My favorite Ventura brewery in Ojai!! I was on a business trip and we were hungry and wanted just a…read moresmall beer . So, I suggested Topa and we ordered dinner at Sama, that shares their space. It wasn't too busy on a weeknight at either place and we sat outdoors. I got my usual, Tux Nitro Milk Stout. Great end to our day!

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 am now a huge fan of Yard Bar & Grill. (Visualize beautiful fireworks going off and no pet is…read moresad. Just pure happiness. I was part of a party that reserved the back patio. We were celebrating retiring teachers and staff! The service was fabulous! Shout out to Hannah! I am 96.4% sure that is her name. Smiling, always around to take orders, make suggestions, clear plates, etc. I thought she was terrific. The drinks were great. The table where I sat raved about them. The food was yummy. I loved the caesar salad and the onion rings. The tacos and chips were the bomb as well. The cookie with ice cream dessert was an incredible surprise. The menu description did not do it justice. It was a large chocolate chip cookie cooked in a small cast iron skillet with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. Scrumpdidlicious I can see Yard Bar & Grill as part of my new fun thrift store routine. Shop til I drop and then reward myself with a beverage and that fab cookie skillet ice cream thingy. In summary, if you have a group celebration call the Yard Bar & Grill. You will be so pleased. They even let us decorate! #grateful

Any place that has Tater Tots and my rule is they automatically get 4-stars. Kidding but not…read morereally. Service was good, prices were decent and the timing of it all was not bad. the ambiance was like a pub, which was wierd foe a Thursday at lunch but it was during the World Cup and they had both games on!

Had a wonderful dinner at Rory's - we came here on a Saturday night (very busy, would highly…read morerecommend reservations) with a reservation and were sat almost immediately. We were seated in the back patio area. Food: 5/5 - We ordered the broiled oysters, caesar salad, crudo of the day to start and they were all delicious. For entrees, we shared the raviola alla vodka, steak with chimichurri and the Japanese sweet potato side. We also had the passionfruit pavlova for dessert - everything was fantastic. Service: 4/5 - Our server's name was Thayer and she was attentive, though she seemed very busy. The food did take quite a bit of time so I would not recommend coming here on an evening night out if you are in a rush or have somewhere to be after dinner. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - It was a cool restaurant for sure, the inside was better decorated than the outside. Not much decor outside. Bathrooms weren't maintained well during dinner service (again, I imagine because they are busy) - they were out of paper towels, toilet paper, etc.

The restaurant is cute - moody lighting and aesthetically pleasing. Staff is so so, but honestly…read morenot surprised lol We were a larger party and the main server seemed like she had no patience for us. I ordered the hanger steak which was actually pretty tasty. It was probably the best thing I ate all weekend. The aguachile was also great.

We stopped by for a quick bite and it did not disappoint! The food and service were great! The…read moreGordita de Chicharon sooo good! Would recommend!

Would not recommend. Menudo was gross and smelled bad. It's very expensive $20 just for that- you…read moreexpect better. Service was good but could not make up for that meat My kids did like the torta and burrito though. Black beans not pinto. It was over $100 bucks for torta (which they gave me the wrong one), burrito, pozole, menudo, birria plate- very dry, and three drinks. Very expensive.

Great tavern! The lemon bass and the chicken veggie bowl were very tasty and good portion too. My…read morefriends were also very pleased with their food. They loved the coconut shrimp and the tomato soup with grilled cheese. The guests next to us recommended the chicken wings. We'll try them next time ;) The service and ambiance were great as well. We sat by a window and the view of the sunset was beautiful. We will definitely be back to try their breakfast! :o)

Casual dining on a Sunday afternoon in the hinterland of Lake Hughes. There was country music in…read morethe back, and a very small craft festival on the property too. The dinner menu starts at 4:00. We ordered from the lunch menu, The bisque,tomato soup, and grilled cheese sandwich were pretty good., as was the chicken cutlet on a bun. The French fries were excellent. The young waitress was very busy, but we had our meal in no time. We waited for her to pick up the payment, but another woman took the cash payment. Hope she was the owner, as she stated. It was a nice change of pace venue.

The food is off the charts and service is the best in the town. The owner is the nicest guy and…read morereally cool. 10/10 would recommend to anybody in town. The best service in ojai!

Really appreciate the dog friendly restaurant, it's a little gem in ojai …read more Their wagyu burger is great, if you want give your dog luxury treat, you can order patty so salt. Staff is friendly, it's clean and delicious