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

Wonderful place! Great food, ambience and service! Love it!…read more I ride out from LA just to come here. The best!

The rustic atmosphere at Deer Lodge is great, and we were really looking forward to trying it…read more Unfortunately, the food and overall experience didn't match the setting. When we arrived at 6 PM, we were told the restaurant was already out of most of the menu items and planned to close in about thirty minutes. The menu was also completely different from what was shown on their website. We ordered the tri‑tip with string‑cut fries, but the beef we received was extremely old, dry, and tough -- definitely not fresh, and certainly not "farm to table." On top of that, instead of the string‑cut fries we ordered, we were served a large pile of waffle fries. After the fact, we found a review mentioning that the restaurant changed ownership in November 2025, which explains the drastic shift in quality and menu. I'm writing this updated review so others won't be caught off guard the way we were. Our bill came to $84, and honestly, even a basic chain diner would have been a better meal.

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!!!

It was our first time visiting Ojai and we decided to stop by from some pre dinner cocktails around…read more5:30. We met Sam the owner who was behind the bar and his craft cocktails are exceptional. He told us about the live music and band playing that night so we decided to come back here after dinner. It was a full house with the live band. My husband and I love small local bars like this. My husband and I own and run our own small business...so it's so refreshing to see another local establishment ran by a husband and wife team. This is definitely a great bar to visit! They also have a small food selection and boy their chili really hit the spot. We look forward to coming back again the next time we visit Ojai.

Absolutely incredible experience at Joplins in Ojai--this place is a must-visit…read more The smoked pork belly rice bowl was outstanding--packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and incredibly satisfying. Every bite hit. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here, and it shows. And the banana pudding... next level. Easily one of the best desserts I've had in a long time--rich, balanced, and impossible to stop eating. What really elevated the whole experience was the service. A true 10/10. A special shoutout to the owner, Brittany, who was amazing--so accommodating, friendly, and clearly passionate about what she's built. This is one of those places you leave already planning your next visit. Highly, highly recommend.

Disappointing experience. We stopped here after visiting a local art gallery and decided to share…read morethe pork ribs and cucumber salad. When we asked the server for a recommendation between the beef and pork ribs, she gave a vague answer about both being "bone-licking good," which wasn't helpful. The food itself was a major letdown. The portion was tiny (just three small pieces of ribs) and the meat was undercooked, greasy, and mostly fat. The cucumber salad was essentially a strange-tasting cucumber soup filled with soggy cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Glad we only ordered one dish to share, because this definitely ruined my appetite for ribs!

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.

OK, all you vegans out there! You may be surprised to find that this is an amazing place for a…read morevegan sausage... loaded. In addition, they're serving a an ice cream cookie that is all vegan, which was absolutely transcendent! The prices for the bottles of wine are fabulous. Live music almost every night. You do not want to miss this if you're in Ojai.

The best part about the Ojai Pub is the workers...cheerful, helpful, trying their best to give…read moreservice. Carlee, Jamie (spelling?), and Jim are a great team out front, and the cooks in the back are so much more consistent than in past days. And manager Heidi, despite being a new mom (congrats!), is the backbone of a now stable operation. Add in some live music or a trivia night, and you've got a place where one can go and have fun and a nice night out...and all the way until midnight! Is the food amazing? Well, not so much...but there is a nice variety on the menu, and the food turned out is better than OK. All in all, Ojai Pub is an uplifting experience...nice bartenders, decent food, good entertainment....worth a trip in to check it out and have a good time!

Vibes: Chill, rustic, bar/high table seating inside and outside…read moreCrowd: Can get crowded but lots of seating Menu: Large beer selection, great bar snacks Value for price: 5/5 (great prices, large servings) Service: Friendly, recommends beers Parking: Street parking (downtown Ojai) Stopped by Topa Topa with a friend around 5:30P on a Friday evening. The brewery is super cute and cozy, with wood/black accents and a boutique shop in the corner featuring local artists. There is plenty of places to sit inside or outside or at the bar. The bartender helped me pick a beer, and it was happy hour, so I only spent $5 on my 16oz pour :) We shared the Krupuk and pickle plate. Krupuk = airy tapioca chips, melt-in-your-mouth or crispy, with two flavorful sauces. It was a pretty large bowl so great for sharing. The pickle plate was lovely, 4 types of pickled vegetables (cucumbers, red/white onions, and bell peppers) which went great with the krupuk. Great place to pass the time!

My friend and I decided to check this spot out which by noontime had a fairly healthy number of…read morepeople standing in line thirstin'. Plenty of seating inside the building and out. Their selection of brews are pretty extensive, so we selected a couple of samplers. I got The Tux, a nitro milk stout, and a seasonal cider (something with Harvest in the name), while my friend got the Good Good and Light Hike. Everything tasted great, though I'd probably ordered the cider again. We also ordered food from Sama Sama, a serving of their Wagyu Beef Sando and Chicken Sando. Wait time was roughly 10 minutes and was surprisingly served with a side of prawn crackers. I kept thinking that the wagyu was incredibly easy to eat and was done before I knew. Portion-wise it's a bit on the small side, but it had great flavor. All in all, a good place to past the time.

Food was amazing! Our server Jessica was awesome and made us feel welcome and was so warm! The…read morerestaurant was so cute and coming at sunset was so pretty! We sat outside and the weather was perfect! We got the yuzu deviled eggs and salmon crudo to start and to say they were delicious is an understatement. For entrees we got the seedy schnitzel, the branzino, and the bucatini beet arabbiatta. Would definitely return and recommend to anyone visiting Ojai.

This was was our on restaurant list for Ojai and we finally got to try it out. The outdoor seating…read morewas nice and refreshing! I got the Chicken Caesar Wrap and Matcha Latte. The wrap was delicious, but the chicken was pretty dry. I couldn't finish the second half of my wrap because of that. The matcha was honestly more milk than matcha. I actually had to ask for a side of vanilla syrup to pour in, but ended up making it sweet than I'd like. Service was great! I loved the outdoor seating because the big tree in the middle also provided some shade. Overall, it's a nice place to have brunch! I'd probably look at different menu items though.

Cute spot just a bit off the main road! There's parking in the back a the spot itself has a decent…read moreamount of seating outside, as well as a poool table inside and other games to play outdoors. The bartender was great and friendly. There's both beer and wine to choose from, and you can get glasses or tasting of either! You get to choose which 4 you want in your tasting. I opted for wine and my boyfriend beer. As a dark beer fan that one was his favorite, and I enjoyed all of mine but liked the Syrah best. Good vibes and I can see how this place probably gets packed in the summertime. We will be back!

Of all the days we decided to visit Ojai. Labor Day weekend and to top it off, a freakin HOT…read moreweekend. After seeing how crowded the main strip was, we wanted to get away from the crowd and have something nice and cold. We could have just done our usual at one of the tasting room's nearby but a nice cold beer was definitely needed. This place popped up on maps while trying to find something cold. It's a couple min drive from downtown or a nice walk if it wasn't that hot. Hidden on a side street, we came upon this cute little gem. Brewery itself was quite big in size. There's a small parking lot along the side as well as street parking. When we arrived it was mellow. A couple of people sitting outside. They offer a nice big patio with picnic style tables and covered umbrellas. It's also pet friendly which was perfect as we had our little pup with us. Not only beer, there's wine tasting as well. When we walked in, there was a pool table which was being utilized by one of the staff or owner. A sweet gentleman. Having a round while it was mellow. The bar area, pretty big in size with counter seating. The selections of beer and wine were nice. Also size options available. A good selection to choose from but we narrowed it down to the Mexican lager and hard lemonade. I know, completely different but it was worth the try. Both very refreshing and went down really well with the heat. Within 10 minutes or so after we sat down, it started to pick up with people coming in. Good thing we found a seat as it was getting pretty full. Not only that, there was a band setting up. Could be the reason that's what brought people in for the show. They also happened to have a food vendor on hand. Shuck Brothers, fresh oyster and seafood. Everything on the menu sounded delicious but we literally ate half an hour prior. But they had me at oyster. Half dozen of the west and east coast shucked right there for you. The gentleman working was a hoot. Very sweet and friendly and even through we just meet, it was like chit chatting with a friend. First taste, very fresh and tasty. There's also all condiments on hand to add to your oysters. It was great and would definitely order more. The band was quite nice. I'm not sure how often a band performs but they did bring a nice crowd with them this afternoon. Overall, we were glad that we found this gem. Would we be back, definitely. Pet friendly, great service, friendly vibe. What more to say.