I stopped by Ojai Ice Cream on a whim whilst in town with my family! Since I had never been before,…read moremaking a decision on which flavor to choose was naturally difficult. However, they had free tastings which made it easier! I ended up opting for the honeycomb crunch. As soon as we paid, my family and I walked around Ojai whilst enjoying the ice cream. It was soooo good. The ice cream was creamy and adorned with crunchy bits of honeycomb. It wasn't too sweet and was gone all too quickly. Overall, Ojai Ice Cream was a quick but delicious visit. It's right in the middle of town which makes for an easy stop whilst in Ojai. Definitely give it a go if you're in the mood for a sweet treat!

Had unique flavors with their orange one being a fan fav…read more They offer a max of 3 flavor samples per person. Ended up picking heavenly honey flavor cuz it had a nice caramel/toffee like taste. Waffle cone is a $1.50 add on and a bit stale so prob a pass next time. Single scope was $6.50.

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.

Located on El Paseo Rd this secluded little restaurant is a gem in Ojai with a menu that changes…read morefrequently! I ordered Tagliatelle Slow roasted duck ragú, seasonal mushrooms. My son decided on the Anatra Pan-seared duck breast which came with mashed potatoes and a red cabbage. My wife's choices was Tortelli Sweet potato ravioli, piave fondue, brown-butter, sage My DIL chose the Fish Filet special that came with Black Rice. We ordered sides of Roasted Potatoes and their mixed vegetable blend! We ordered several wines and soft drinks to accompany our dinners. All the dishes were excellent and the in house made pastas were absolutely amazing! Service was excellent from start to finish.

We were on a girls trip and had reservations for dinner our first night in Ojai. I really enjoyed…read moremy cocktail - the Scotsman. It was well balanced and delicious. For food, we ordered a few things including the Cesare salad, Tortelli, scallops, seafood pasta, lamb shank, mushrooms, and one other special. Everything was ok, but nothing was particularly remarkable or interesting. All the food was well-prepared and the lamb was tender. The Cesare salad was good and so were the scallops. I wouldn't get the Tortelli again, it was plain. The service was poor. We had to flag the server down a few times. She didn't check in with us throughout the meal. My friend didn't like her cocktail and asked for a new menu and she ordered another drink. We didn't make a fuss and the server didn't ask about the full cocktail that she took away. I don't expect them to comp the drink, but the server should have at least asked what was wrong or why she didn't like it. Feedback is important and she didn't seem to want any. I expected better service at this restaurant, which is supposed to be one of the better restaurants in Ojai. Overall, I'd recommend going elsewhere if you're in town. The food was good, but nothing special and there are other great restaurants that are more affordable, with better service.

Really enjoyed the tuna sandwich Good flavor and texture…read more Bread was perfect - stiff enough to carry the tuna but very easy to bite through without crumbling. I got it at the recommendation of the person behind the counter and she was spot on. Helpful and cheerful. Ate at a little table outside and she brought our food and drinks to us quickly.

Best place for a sandwich in the county. I'm sure I could order anything off the menu, and be…read moreextremely satisfied. I'm not usually a fan of chicken breast, but even their chicken sandwich was delicious and I was thinkin about how good it was for the rest of the day. You can tell Gustos uses quality ingredients, and really takes the time & care to craft amazing food. The pesto burrata sandwich with mortadella!! Mmm. Just get itttttt

The Ojai Vineyard tasting room is one of my favorite places to visit in ojai. The atmosphere is…read morerelaxed, welcoming, and perfect for spending an afternoon enjoying great wine. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Their Syrahs are my favorite--they're consistently excellent and the reason I keep coming back. If you're a Syrah fan, I highly recommend giving them a try. Great wine, pleasant atmosphere, and outstanding service.

Angela & Alana gave us an incredible experience in Ojai. From the moment we walked in, they were…read morewelcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the wine. They took the time to walk us through each pour, making the tasting feel personal and elevated. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing--perfect for enjoying high-quality wines. If you're looking for exceptional wine tasting in Ojai, this is a must-stop. We'll definitely be back. Ian Lantz

we loveddddd our tour. soooo funn. best thing you can do in santa barbara is book this tour. and…read morerod was an awesome tour guide! great experience!

Had a great time with friends on our tour in SB! Amazing tour guides that had so much knowledge…read moreabout the places we got to visit!

I have to start by saying that having an experience like going to Olivella is not something we do…read morefrequently. For us, this is reserved for birthdays or anniversaries. This visit was actually to celebrate my birthday. We were slightly hesitant because of the set course menu, not knowing if we'd like the offerings and leery of the value. Let me put this to rest right of the bat, it was totally worth it. We left very satisfied with both the offerings and the portion sizes. We were seated promptly and were immediately greeted by Alana who was our server. She was warm and knowledgeable, friendly yet professional, attentive but never intrusive. I had notified the restaurant during the reservation process that I needed to avoid onion and garlic because I get intense reflux. Alana confirmed this before we began discussing the courses. She assured me that she would guide me away from offerings that would upset my system. There are actually 6 courses, not just the 4 on the menu. They bring an amuse-bouche and then bread to start, before the first course. I won't get deeply into our courses because the menu changes daily, but there were a couple of things we were told that are often on the menu that were soooo good. For the pasta course, both the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe and the Rigatoni Bolognese were phenomenal. We both had different fish offerings for our main course which were excellent as well. We were so impressed with Alana that I asked to speak to the manager on our way out to express our gratitude. I feel that so often people only speak to management to complain, so when we receive exceptional service, I feel it's important to express appreciation.

I missed a couple of photos of items we ordered, but this might be the best restaurant I have ever…read morebeen to. We were given complimentary appetizer of fried artichoke hearts with lemon. Which was a perfect bite to start the meal off while we enjoyed our cocktails. My girlfriend and I each ordered an appetizer, pasta course, and entree. Each of which came out within a reasonable time of each other to enjoy the food and have some time to discuss the course. Also enough time to build up anticipation for the next course! Our server Keegan was super knowledgeable about all of the items on the menu and was able to accommodate my girlfriend's dietary restrictions. Additionally he gave me the perfect recommendation for a glass of wine to accompany my pasta course! For me the highlights were the Rigatoni Bolognese, The Elders cocktail, and the Pacific White Prawns (unfortunately not pictured). Highly recommend to anyone looking to have a special night out.

While my friend and I were spending the day in Ojai, there was one stop he refused to let us skip…read more Whenever he's in town, Boccali's Pizza & Pasta is always on his list, and he wasn't about to let me leave without trying their homemade strawberry shortcake. We settled in with a couple glasses of Raywood Cabernet Sauvignon while we waited for dessert. Looking around, it was easy to see why this place has become such a local favorite. The red-and-white checkered tablecloths, vintage family photos, and easygoing atmosphere make Boccali's feel like it's been woven into the community for decades. When the strawberry shortcake arrived, it was immediately clear why people make the drive. Fresh strawberries are piled generously over a warm shortcake and topped with an enormous cloud of fresh whipped cream. The contrast between the warm shortcake, cool whipped cream, and fresh berries made every bite memorable. Despite its impressive size, it never felt overly heavy. Boccali's has been serving this seasonal favorite since opening in 1986, and it's easy to see why it has become their signature dessert. One thing I especially appreciated is that it's only available during strawberry season. Knowing I was enjoying something that isn't on the menu year-round made the experience feel even more special. The next time I'm in Ojai, I'll know exactly where I'm going for dessert.

We're back at Boccali's! Last time we did a driving cruise through Ojai and we stopped by here for…read morelunch. This time, we're camping in Ojai and we decided to come here for lunch before heading to our campground at Dennison Park. This time around, we ordered: - Antipasto Salad (good) - Medium Spinach Pizza (yummy and cheesy) - Lasagna (good and cheesy) - Pasta Alfredo (yummy and creamy) - Ravioli in Pesto Sauce (ok, we could have skipped this) - Strawberry Shortcake (yummm) Before we got seated, we had a long wait since they skipped our name on the wait list. Booo! We went up to ask them and got seated shortly after. By then, we were all hungry for food! Good thing that the food was delicious.

Highly recommend stopping in for a tasting if you're in the area. My husband and I are no wine…read moreexperts... But we enjoy our fair share of wine and really enjoyed the wines here. So much so, that we signed up for a membership! Pricing is more than reasonable, in my opinion. Especially for natural and organic wine... That is so hard to find here in the states! Aaron (who I believe is the manager?) led us thru a great tasting and shared a few nice stories about the wine and the winemaker and the history of The Naturalist. Lastly- you're always going to win my heart over when you invite our dogs in!

The Naturalist is a tasting room in downtown Ojai. They offer a selection of wines produced with…read moreorganic grapes grown in the Santa Ynez valley. Their wines are produced in their winery located a few miles from Ojai. I had a glass of their red blend, my wife had a glass of their Cabernet Sauvignon; both wines were quite good. I just wish they would sell some snack food items! Bottom line, this is a laid back tasting venue offering wines by the glass or tastings for a very reasonable price.