Ojai, an idyllic and stylish little town just
up the mountain from Ventura, offers natural beauty along with an array of amazing restaurants. From farm-to-table, family-owned to upscale dining.
A little Upscale Ojai Eateries
Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club Road Ojai
We love The Oak for Breakfast or lunch. Jimmys Pub is a go-to for an early dinner or appetizers with the family by a fire pit! The kids have plenty of room to roam, and the views are incredible.
Rory’s Place Ojai
139 E Ojai Ave, Ojai
Live fire cooking, charcuterie, natural wines, raw bar, downtown Ojai.
Nocciola
314 El Paseo Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
Dinner featuring standard Italian bistro fare and drinks.
The Dutchess
457 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
Freshly baked bread, pastries, treats, and pre-made sandwiches, with breakfast and lunch dishes from the kitchen from 8 am-2 pm. Nighttime shifts into an energetic restaurant featuring Burmese fare, farmers’ market-driven cocktails, craft beer, and wines.
Tres Hermanas
334 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
Quality food and delicious cocktails inspired by the state of New Mexico, Located in Downtown Ojai.
Casual Ojai Dining
Bonnie Lu’s
328 E Ojai Ave, Ojai
Great homestyle breakfast spot right in Downtown Ojai. Whether you grab a table with friends or a stool at the counter, you are in for a healthy dose of home-cooked deliciousness. Classic breakfasts, such as fluffy pancakes, or Eggs Benedict, and their famous biscuits and sausage gravy. Breakfast is available all day every day, and it will get crowded on the weekend!
Farmer and the Cook
339 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai
A nice stop for a healthy smoothie or vegetarian lunch!
Ojai Tortilla House
104 N Signal St, Downtown Ojai
Ojai’s best-kept secret! Open from 11 am until they sell out. Homemade tortillas that will make this a regular spot!
Boccolis
3277 E Ojai Ave, Ojai
A go-to family spot with great outdoor seating! Italian food that uses ingredients from a local farm for pizza, pasta and salad. Save room for Strawberry shortcake during Strawberry season!
Izakaya Full Moon
928 E Ojai Ave, Ojai
Japanese Izakaya (tapas) in a sweet little family-owned restaurant. Authentic plates vary from fresh sushi, daily ramen, and my favorite, the chicken and shrimp wontons! A must try: the Corn Kaki-age (Corn Tempura)!
Agave Marias
106 S Montgomery St, Ojai
Large menu with traditional Mexican food! Great Ojai Pixie Margaritas!
Zaidee’s Bar And Grill
1033 E Ojai Ave, Ojai
Dining with a view at Soule Park Golf Course. The best breakfast spot in town and did I say full bar?
The Nest
401 E Ojai Ave, Ojai
Focal-pointing local produce and organic and sustainable ingredients, The Nest pushes the boundaries of classic comfort food with innovative menu items and weekly specials. Great lunch spot, early dinner or Sunday Brunch.
Ojai Rotie
469 E Ojai Ave, Ojai
Rotisserie chicken, Freshly baked homemade sourdough, plus wine and beer!
Ojai Pizza Company
(805) 646-7878
2 locations, Ojai and Oakview that deliver or dine in!
Sea Fresh Ojai
533 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
Breakfast, lunch and dinner with an extensive menu.
Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery St, Ojai
Vegan sandwiches, salads & bowls served with smoothies in a minimalist counter-serve cafe.
Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai
As the oldest restaurant and tavern in Ojai!
Farm-to-table dining in a lodge setting with a fireplace and outdoor seating. Great fried chicken and Bloody Marys!
Papa Lennon’s
515 W El Roblar Dr, Ojai
Casual pizzeria and Italian spot.