My wife brought me here for Father's Day to enjoy some local wine, and it turned out to be a…read morewonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The venue was busy enough to feel lively without being overcrowded, and the staff made us feel welcome right away. We started with two tasting flights, and based on the staff's recommendation, I ordered a glass of the "Helmet" Pinot Noir. It was exceptionally smooth, full of flavor, and paired perfectly with the pita bread and hummus, our charcuterie plate, and the delicious pizza we enjoyed. During our visit, we also learned about their VIP membership program. What stood out most was that there is no membership fee--just a commitment to purchase a bottle each month, along with member discounts on purchases. It's a fantastic value and a great way to support a local business while enjoying quality wine. Overall, this was one of the best dining and wine-tasting experiences we've had. We look forward to returning often and making the most of our new membership. Highly recommended

Such a great experience here! The wine was delicious, and we ordered three of their flatbread…read morepizzas--every single one was amazing. Our server, Jessica, was incredible and made the whole visit even better. She mentioned their pizzas were better than Toppers, and honestly... I have to agree! The outdoor seating area is cozy and intimate, with string lights and heaters that made it super comfortable. Everything from the food to the atmosphere to the service was on point. We'll definitely be coming back for the pizza, wine, and top-notch customer service!

Beautiful outdoor setting for their wine tasting. They have multiple seating areas, some of which…read moreare like small cabanas (albeit not entirely separate from each other) though it feels intimate, with a gorgeous view of their vineyard. Friendly staff, nice wines - with a small selection of food/snack choices.

Been here many times and it's definitely one of our favorites. However, this was our first visit in…read moreover a year and this experience just wasn't quite the same. Customer service was still great, but I noticed a few changes that took away from the experience for us personally. I do like that the tastings are no longer in the plastic tubes, although the tubes did feel like they held a little more wine. What we didn't enjoy was that when multiple people ordered the same tastings, they were placed into the same shared glass/container. In our party of four, three of us had the same six tastings and had to share. I appreciated the bow on the glass showing the pours, but I preferred the previous setup where everyone had their own individual tastings. It may seem small, and thankfully our group was fine sharing, but it made the experience feel less personal and honestly made us less interested in doing tastings again on future visits. Some people also may not feel comfortable sharing containers or touching the same glass. Nothing terrible at all, just some feedback from longtime visitors who loved how it used to be. On this visit we actually ended up ordering a bottle afterward instead, and moving forward we'll probably just continue doing that rather than the tastings.

Last December, a friend came across The Cave while looking for a place to have lunch in Ventura and…read moresuggested we give it a try. I'm really glad he did because it's the kind of place I probably wouldn't have found on my own. The first thing that caught our attention was the self-serve wine dispensers lined with bottles ready to sample. We had a lot of fun walking back and forth, looking over the different selections, and deciding what to taste next. Being able to sample wines by the ounce before committing to a full glass made the whole experience feel interactive. I especially liked that I could compare different Cabernet Sauvignons side by side, which isn't something you get to do very often. After trying a few different Cabernets, Chimney Rock ended up being my favorite. The dining room added to the experience. The cave-like ceilings, warm lighting, and comfortably spaced tables made it easy to settle in, enjoy our lunch, and catch up without feeling cramped or rushed. If you enjoy trying different wines, it's easy to lose track of time here. We started with a cheese plate, which turned out to be much more generous than I expected. It came with a nice assortment of cheeses, crisp apple slices, grapes, candied walnuts, crostini, and a savory relish on the side. It was a great dish to share with our wine. My friend ordered the tuna poke tower, and we shared the cheese flatbread and sweet potato fries. I went with the Original Cave Salad with salmon, which came with a generous piece of perfectly cooked salmon over fresh greens, apples, grapes, walnuts, and blue cheese. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous enough that we left completely satisfied. One thing I appreciated was that we never felt rushed. Lunch naturally turned into an afternoon of catching up, comparing notes on the different wines, and deciding which pours we wanted to try next. Before we left, we wandered through the wine shop one more time. If you discover a favorite during lunch, you can pick up a bottle before heading home, which is a nice touch. I'm really glad my friend found this place. The next time I'm in Ventura, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Had a baby shower scheduled on a Saturday and left completely disappointed. Firstly, we scheduled…read morethis event and paid a deposit well over 6 weeks ago. The day before, the owner Michele couldn't seem to find the paperwork where we discussed menu, family style, decor, budget etc. Thankfully, we went in the day before to double check everything. Not only were we met with a misogynistic retort to everything we talked about but he did not clarify any details that we later found out would be important. The day of the event, we accidentally hit a bottle of wine bringing in the decorations. Total accident! During the party, we had to constantly find our server (super nice guy but terrible service) to take drink orders, to take food orders, and to clear the table and bring to go boxes. Drinks weren't refilled. We cut and served the cake we brought. Then our bill comes and surprising to us, we were charged a room fee (which I confirmed they DID NOT have prior to booking), charged a cake fee (just for them to store it in their fridge and NEVER told there would be a fee for bringing a dessert, despite Michele asking the day before if we were bringing our own or using them for dessert), and he charged us $50 for the bottle we accidentally broke. With all these extra charges, in addition to already paying a deposit, we were way over the previously discussed budget. I never would have agreed to his idea of everyone ordering individual dishes instead of family style plus his outrageous extra fees had I know it was going to blow the budget. He had every opportunity to tell us there is a cake fee (never have I EVER had to pay a fee to bring a cake- even our server said he felt it was in poor taste to charge us for that). We refused to pay the room fee because we already put down a deposit and were never told there would be these extraneous charges! The terrible ending happened when I slipped and fell (8 months pregnant) in the front of the restaurant RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE OWNER, who stood over me as I was on the ground, and said "you must have slipped on the wine you spilled." Never offered concern, never offered to help me and never apologized. A staff member from the kitchen ran out to help me despite Michel being an arms length from me, looking down on me. Such a disgrace. My dress was dirtied from their floor and I was left with bruises on my knees the next day. No wet floor sign, clearly the floor wasn't cleaned up properly or dried. We will never patronize this restaurant again. What was meant to be a beautiful event turned into a calamity met with a chauvinist owner who lacks customer service and compassion.

Been a member for two yrs Great place, great staff!…read moreDefinitely check out. Everything feels good here and we're happy to be here

Majestic Oak Vineyard was one of the highlights of our trip to Ojai! From the moment we walked in,…read morewe were greeted with warm hospitality and a relaxing atmosphere. The Sauvignon Blanc was delicious. We also ordered the Dirty Boy Cabernet and that was good too. It was full bodied and strong. We were seated upstairs on a long table that accommodated 11. The setting is beautiful and peaceful, making it the perfect place to slow down, sip great wine, and enjoy the scenery. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and never made us feel rushed. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing afternoon, Majestic Oak Vinyard is definitely worth a visit. We had such a wonderful experience and can't wait to come back the next time we're in Ojai. Highly recommend!

Perfect wine bar with generous quality wines by the glass or bottle from around the world. The…read moregarden setting is magical, it feels as if you are in a friend's lush backyard with the fountain drowning out any nearby traffic. Parfait, the all around perfect owner, host, server, and chef, will charm you as a newcomer or welcome you back as a regular. I love the salads, pâté, penne with various sauces, and he offers pizza and desserts if you have room for them. Only open for 2 more nights, so call and make a reservation to enjoy this fabulous experience before he closes!

A very charming restaurant unlike others in Ventura area. Reservation is a must since there is…read morelimited seating. I really liked the vibe and the atmosphere. I felt I was in Europe! The owner is very hard-working. From opening the door once you ring the doorbell, to seating you, and serving. We ordered two types of pizza and two types of pasta. They were all very good. The pizza is very thin crust. Do not be in a rush. If you are going to the restaurant, expect a slower pace. We will definitely be back !

Came with some friends for a nightcap after being impressed with the Yelp photos of this spot and…read moretheir unique cocktails on the menu. On a Thursday night it was pretty dead but we didn't mind, WE ARE the party! The restaurant/ bar is surprisingly spacious which wasn't outright apparent from the outside. Once you walk in there is a nice long bar on the right hand side. A couple of booths and plenty of tables. It was actually a lovely evening (plus our group gets loud & rowdy) so we decided to sit outside on the high top patio table. It was perfect as it could fit the seven of us no problem. Initially i worried how service would be as we were alone on the patio but immediately my concerns went away as we had a fabulous bartender named Jordan helping us out. Despite making the drinks inside and engaging with customers at the bar, he was very attentive to our outside patio group. The drinks were brought out at an impressive pace and we felt valued as customers. Jordan gave great suggestions for shooters for us to try and also was overly accommodating, by allowing us to all pay separate/individual checks per our request. I grow to appreciate that more nowadays because some businesses do give patrons a hard time about splitting tabs. I was grateful despite being a big group he was willing to accommodate us. We only came for drinks, so I can't speak for the food but this spot is a solid bar. They have some interesting cocktails and I liked that they had a couple of shooter/shot options. Good selection of beer and even some wines. I really enjoyed both my Mexican candy shot and the purple heater shot that Jordan recommended for me and a friend. Drinks were cold and they kept flowing. Easy to give this spot 5 stars as the service was good, atmosphere was welcoming, and reasonable prices for being on Main Street. I'd definitely come back and would be happy to try some appetizers next time to see how the food is. My only baby upgrade is that the patio cushions on the chairs need a good wash or to be replaced. Otherwise everything else was clean from the tables, to the bar area, to the restrooms etc. The patio just needs a tiny bit of TLC which a couple of us noted. We had a great experience here though and I'm glad we stumbled upon this spot.

Fun place to hang with friends. This spot does need a bit of TLC…read more Service was great. Friendly staff! Did not taste the food but would be willing to come back. Very chill on a Thursday.. not busy.

Had a phenomenal 60 th birthday here. The band sang Happy Birthday to me Thank you Lester family ,…read moreespecially Elissa, for such a memorable experience. The band was great!

Great wine tasting experience and even better owners/patrons. They have fun events and good wine.read more

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