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.

Cool winery to check out…read more The staff are older, friendly enough. The red wines are really tasty. I love the private-ish tables. I mean you're close enough to hear your neighbors, but still have a sense of privacy with a nice view of the vineyard. Even though it was hot outside, underneath the canopy it was nice.

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.

Went to Ojai Valley Inn after meeting up with some friends for breakfast and someone recommended…read morechecking out their spa! WOW, such a little slice of sanctuary. We came on a Saturday early afternoon and started at one of their restaurants. The food was amazing, but service was definitely on the slower side. The resort is huge and has so many activities tennis, golf, bike rentals and more. After that, we headed over to the spa and spent the rest of the day relaxing by the pool. The vibe was so calm, mostly women just chatting, unwinding, and enjoying each other in this peaceful little paradise. We ordered smoothies poolside and omg...so fresh and refreshing. Service at the spa pool was great, everyone seemed to be working together seamlessly and checking in often without being overbearing. Definitely one of those spots I'd come back to anytime I need a reset from LA.

For many years, Ojai Valley Inn was one of my favorite destinations. I have stayed at the resort…read moreseven or eight times and always considered it a special place to celebrate important occasions. Unfortunately, after my recent experience, I do not plan to return. For Father's Day weekend, I booked what I hoped would be a memorable getaway for my husband and me. I prepaid $5,364.45 for a two-night stay in a Deluxe King with a View Room. In addition, I made dinner reservations at the resort's fine dining restaurant, scheduled a golf outing for two because my husband loves golf, and booked a couples massage. I was genuinely looking forward to a special and relaxing weekend. On June 5, I searched for Ojai Valley Inn on Google and called the phone number that appeared online. Unbeknownst to me, I was connected to a third-party reservation company called Hotel Reservations rather than the resort directly. I received a confirmation email that included Ojai Valley Inn's name, a confirmation number, an itinerary number, and proof of payment. After driving nearly three hours from Newport Beach to the resort, I was shocked to learn that Ojai Valley Inn could not locate my reservation. I presented all of my documentation and confirmation details, yet after nearly an hour of waiting, the issue remained unresolved. I contacted Hotel Reservations while standing at the front desk, and they confirmed that a reservation existed in their system. Unfortunately, the third-party company and the hotel were unable to reconcile the discrepancy. What disappointed me most was not the reservation issue itself, but the hotel's response. The front desk associate assisting us was kind, empathetic, mentioned they will have a room available for us, and appeared genuinely committed to finding a solution. However, when the front desk manager, Morgan Giuseponi, became involved, I felt that very little effort was made to accommodate us despite our circumstances. Given our longstanding history with the resort, our prepaid reservation, and the fact that we already had dining, golf, and spa reservations on property, I expected some attempt to help us remain at the resort. Instead, we were informed that the hotel was fully booked and were advised to seek accommodations elsewhere. Whether the issue originated with the third-party booking company or elsewhere, I had hoped Ojai Valley Inn would demonstrate the level of hospitality and problem-solving that luxury resorts are known for. Rather than allowing the situation to ruin Father's Day weekend, we chose to stay at Rosewood Miramar Beach instead. Fortunately, the experience there was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and proactive. The contrast in customer care was impossible to ignore. Luxury hospitality is not measured by how a property performs when everything goes according to plan. It is measured by how it responds when something goes wrong. In this case, I left feeling that Ojai Valley Inn was unwilling to help a loyal, repeat guest during a difficult situation. This experience was deeply disappointing and has permanently changed my perception of a resort I once loved. While the reservation issue may not have been entirely the hotel's fault, the lack of effort to find a solution certainly was. For that reason, I will not be returning.

I walked alongside the front of San Buenaventura City Hall recently. I enjoyed my visit. The…read morebuilding has beautiful architecture. There are some great landscape views from it. I would recommend taking precaution when venturing to or from the city hall on foot as there are some steep streets surrounding it.

This is a premier building in downtown Ventura, with Father Serra statue front and center in the…read moregardens below the building. Check out the friars' faces, all different, festooned below the roofline. This building is a classic, resisted being torn down in the 60s- if it is old tear it down and build a box- mentality. City offices are located inside, and strolling the lovely hallways is recommended. Parking is available in a side lot. Access to Grant Park above is via the narrow roadway on the left of the building. Even better, ample parking for the botanical garden trails is directly behind the building.

BEST NIGHT EVER! Our team was just here last Friday to celebrate the holidays. Jan was an absolute…read moregem! From monitoring the weather, to seating arrangements, and making sure that we have the best fun! The weather was against us but that didn't spoil our night. Her entire team was amazing. I could not fault them at all. Jan was very easy to negotiate with. Even gave us discounts because we could not get our deposit back. That was very generous of her! We will be back!!! We love White House Beach Club!!!

I spoke to Jen, the owner of the venue after we text several times. I was thinking about having my…read morewedding at her place. I had arranged for my friend to go look at her place since I'm out of town. After reading the reviews on here on Yelp, google and FB. I felt it was best to not waste anyones time to even look at it. I did not want to chance being doubled booked and sent over to some steak house. I would be mortified if that happened to me or another couple. My friend called her to let her know she wasn't coming. Apparently, Jen was rude to her. Her unprofessionalism didn't end there. She called me, which I didn't take her call so she text me to talk smack about my friend. Now let's get realistic, who am I going to believe? I good friend I've known for 30 years or someone who has a ton of bad reviews. Time to look in the mirror and take some business lessons. Never be rude to the customer! Before you book here, I would google this place, FB and yelp review here. Look elsewhere first, you may not get what you are looking for!

Beautiful event space! Attended two weddings here in the past. Awesome setup with an area that can…read morebe used for a formal ceremony and then later on as a dance floor. There's enough space for car parking for guests. Sometimes the ground is uneven and dusty/dirty, but that comes with most outdoor events.

When my husband & I were engaged & touring venues we came across this cozy little location in…read moreVentura. We were so excited about hosting our future wedding here. We did our tour with one of the gentleman from the property which went great. We got paper work together & decided on this location. Within the next few months when it came time for us to book this location, the contacts we were given were silent. We called, text & emailed multiple contacts over a few months span & never received any communication back. We were devastated! We tried so hard to get in touch with someone for months until we had to move on with our next option. It seems that this was a sign from the universe. We went with a different location & it was amazing. In the end I'm glad we ended up going a different route that worked out better than we could've imagined!

I had the fried chicken sandwich add bacon and hot honey. Was a recommendation from the bartender…read more My life will never be the same. Absolutely delicious. My gaaaaawd! beers were delish too!

I work at Kaiser and decided to try this place since it was doing a trial to open during lunch and…read moreit was such a disappointment. First, we walked in and no one greeted us or acknowledged us for about 10 minutes. Our food came out fairly quickly, that was the next disappointment. Food was incredibly bland and it was pretty much just a bowl of Kale with a few pieces of overcooked cauliflower. I went with another colleague who ordered the same thing and he also agreed that he would never return. There was only one other table, it was quiet and overall disappointing.

I went to a retirement party. The food was ok, fun atmosphere. He food, flower arrangements and DJ…read morewere all from external sources

Still deserves no stars!! Never received my money owed! I've complained to BBB! Don't use this…read moreplace unless you want to throw money away

We have had two quinceañeras at Oceanview Pavilion this past year, and boy, Sharon and her staff…read moredeliver! At Oceanview Pavilion, you plan your own party! You don't buy a package and get stuck with things you "kinda" like... you get to pick everything yourself and bring in your own outside vendors (food, music, etc.) You choose your party hours, floor set-up plan and get to bring in your own alcohol (for their bartender to serve)! Even though the venue can fit 300 guests, you only pay for the guests you'll actually have. Sharon worked with us to customize every detail to our liking. She is very easy to work with and extremely helpful at keeping track of everything and following up to make sure we have everything for the day of the event. I really appreciate the flexibility at Oceanview Pavilion and highly recommend them for anyone looking for a nice, affordable party venue in Oxnard/Port Hueneme.

Nice surprise. Went with friends to see a cover band Fleetwood Mac and it was a wonderful evening…read more We got tables right up front and we're able to get food /coffee from food truck. There is also a bar. Place is clean and plenty of parking at Port Huaneme Beach. Definitely will return.