Great service! The young lady serving drinks was awesome and made us drinks not on the menu (coffee…read moredrink) this place is CASH ONLY no Debit cards. First time going and I didn't know. Guy served me the beer and I only had my card. He said it was on the house but I ended up scraping up enough cash for the drink and really appreciate him for that. Had fun with my friends here. Played pool and enjoyed the vibe. Definitely going back again. Thanks The Hut !

WOW! Came from out of town and was blown away. I love a good dive bar, but some of them just can't…read morecompete with the hut. The ambiance was amazing, great vibes. I think what really topped it off was our bartender. Joey went above and beyond for us and re-wrote my expectations for a dive bar. He was cracking jokes and serving cold beers, what more could you want? Anyway, give the Hut a try you won't regret it!

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.

We visited Libbey Bowl for the first time to see one of our favorite bands, the legendary…read more THIEVERY CORPORATION. The venue was interestingly intimate. The layout reminded me of Santa Barbara County bowl, only smaller. The people were Uber chill & the sound system was top tier! especially during the acoustic guitar performances! They had $5.00 mini tacos (chicken & beef) w fabulous deep fried potato tacos . We tried them all . The beer & mixed drinks also flowed throughout the nights fun, a bit pricey, but that's expected at live venues. The staff was great, as was the experience. Wouldn't mind coming back. Thanks!!

I was pleasantly surprised to see ole Billy Blue Eyes (Bill Burr) was going to be so close to my…read morehometown performing in little Ojai and immediately grabbed tickets. The venue was so beautiful! It's small and quaint and not a bad seat in the house. The small outdoor amphitheater definitely became one of my favorites. They had a great little food truck with a good variety of reasonably priced food, I had good interactions with the venue staff and the show was so good! Bill's opener, Dean Delray was hilarious and Bill was hilarious Bill. I hope to see more shows like this in the future.

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!!!

We almost skipped this place because of the reviews and I'm SO glad we didn't…read more Yes, it's cash only. Yes, it's a dive bar. That's literally the charm. The Hub has that old-school, no-frills, local hangout vibe that feels like it's been there through a thousand Ojai sunsets. It's cozy, unpretentious, and genuinely fun. The drinks were solid, the atmosphere was relaxed, and it felt like one of those places where you can actually exhale and just be. The service was perfect! Rob was the absolute best! If you're expecting craft cocktail theatrics and curated Instagram lighting, this isn't your spot. If you want a cute, classic dive with personality and good energy, it absolutely is. Support local. Bring cash. Enjoy the vibe.

Favorite dive bar in Ojai. Across from the Libby Bowl. Enjoy a concert, head to The Hub, and…read morecontinue the fun. Important, they'll stay open until 2 a.m. No other place in town that does. Pool table, bar, tables & music. I like my beverages potent. I can get a true heavy pour. Bar tender does the job. A local hangout, tourists can be annoying on weekends & holidays.

The last time I went to this auditorium was 35 years ago when my older Cousin Amy performed at a…read moredance recital and here I was last night all those years later and little has changed , it's a quaint theater and quite frankly reminds me of the old movie theaters. The air was heavy as in no air flow quality at all, so if the audience was warm can you imagine what the girls dancing their hearts out must've felt like. I've said this previously about older theaters ...if you want flashy go to Los Angeles, Ojai at heart is a small town that wishes to preserve the history and I for one commend them for that, which is rare because Ojai & I rarely agree on anything. Parking was a nightmare though, I ended up parking 3 blocks away, the show was from 7-10 and by the time I left there was little to know lighting on the sidewalks to make my way back. Thanks to my trusted iPhone flashlight I made it to my car. Most of all I was just so happy to see my Baby cousin perform, it was a fun night.

Saw a concert last night, David Lindley…read more Sound quailty is ok, I would go back. Parking sucks, and they have the school parking gated off?? They could have open the parking lot up. Of course people in Ojai are pushy and stareat you if they do not know you, so just have to pretend they do not exist. They over sold the venue so they were putting up chairs in the front row, as the muscians were playing?? Just so "special" people who came late didn't have to stand. Ummm someone is playing on the stage? Ojai people live in a world of high drama. Snack truck was out front, pleanty of restrooms. Just get there early for good seats (and parking) and please don't sit in the specially marked seats.

Dance Ojai at the Ojai Art Center is INCREDIBLE. I found out about them online when I was looking…read morefor activities for my friend's bachelorette party. I reached out to Isha from their website, and was blown away by how kind and helpful she was. I was toying with the idea of doing a private dance class, and she was eager to help, but unfortunately the timing wasn't quite right. In the end, we decided to attend the Beginners Bollywood Dance class together. I could not believe it was only $5. If I lived in Ojai, I'd be there every week, and telling all my friends about it! The class was energetic, approachable, fun, and a great work out. We had SO MUCH FUN. And Isha was an incredible instructor. She helped us take some cute pictures before the class began, and allowed our group to do the choreography together just us so we could record it. I cannot recommend Dance Ojai highly enough!

Free museum with interesting artwork from local artists. We met & spoke with two of the artists. It…read morewas fascinating speaking with Ted Gall, a well known sculptor in Ojai. He's 83 years old & he's still creating art. He told us a little about his life & his artwork. He even let us touch one of his sculpture in the glass case. We saw his art at the Ojai Valley of History and Art & the OVA arts store too. We spoke with his sister Laurie Byrne & learned about her art displayed, technique & inspirations.

An interesting attempt at being creative. I would call it a strange experience…read more Picture walking into a beautiful Japanese inspired garden that's been there for many many years, bamboo and lush gardens, and sitting down for an elegant meal. Then the music is turned on and I'd call it 1960 English rock mixed in with other genres from all over, a little too loud and not really be fitting of the environment. We mentioned it to the waiter and he said it's the chef's jam so to speak. The food was certainly adventuresome. It just missed the mark too often. Either a bit too acidic or a bit off on a funny flavor profile, or in the case of the tuna really inedible as it was very tough. When all 4 ppl leave most of it, you'd think the server(s) would inquire but they just cleared the plates as if it were normal. I really hope the restaurant makes it and of course being a prefix menu we might just have been in on an off night. The plating was beautiful. The dishes were beautiful and unique. There was certainly thought put into it and the service was very nice and attentive. Wine pairing was nice and generous. If you do go here, it's worth adding it on as an option. Overall It just missed on too many flavor profiles that didn't quite go together. They do say the chef likes to combine all types of different cuisines and he certainly did that. I'm just don't know if they blended well. I probably would give it a 3 1/2 if that were possible.

Beautiful Setting, but the Experience Misses the Mark…read more We were excited to dine here and enjoy dinner in the garden. From the moment we arrived, though, the atmosphere felt off. You walk into a peaceful, charming space only to be hit with loud punk rock music. It was jarring. We thought it must be a mistake. We love music, but this didn't fit the setting--it drowned out conversation and clashed with what should have been a serene dining experience. When we politely asked if the volume could be turned down, our server explained that it was the chef's personal playlist and he'd need permission to adjust it. For a restaurant charging $200 for dinner, that's disappointing. The server later returned to tell us it had already been turned down earlier because another guest had complained. In other words, it would stay as is. It sent the message that the chef values his own preferences over his guests' comfort. To be clear, the servers were wonderful. They spoke passionately about the history of the property and described each dish in impressive detail. It was obvious they were trying to bring the chef's vision to life. They were warm and professional, even when it was clear their hands were tied. The drink menu was another miss. Plenty of bottle options, but few local wines by the glass--a surprise in the heart of wine country. My partner ordered a Manhattan, only to be told the chef doesn't allow it. That's a first for us. It added to the feeling that this place is about control, not hospitality. As for the food: some dishes were inventive and delicious, others fell flat. There's creativity, but at this price point, the experience still feels uneven. We both agreed that if we hadn't prepaid, we would have left soon after sitting down. The music made it nearly impossible to relax, and we honestly couldn't wait to get out of there. We were told the chef is aiming for a Michelin-star experience, but after dining at Caruso's the night before, this restaurant has a long way to go. Caruso's delivered exceptional service and food, but more importantly, made every guest feel valued. Here, we felt more like intruders in someone else's artistic experiment. The setting and history are beautiful, and I genuinely wish them success. But the chef's attitude--toward both guests and staff--suggests he's not ready to take real feedback. When he asked how our meal was as we were leaving (after paying), it felt more like a formality than genuine curiosity. In short: stunning venue, talented servers, flashes of culinary creativity--but an overall experience built for the chef, not the diner.