The Oak - Ojai Valley Inn

The Oak - Ojai Valley Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jane

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 24, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is good but service is very, very poor. Made a reservation well in advance and they didn't hold the table we'd asked for so we had to wait 30 minutes; not the end of the world and we had a good time at the bar. Service at the table, however, was sooo careless and slow, even after letting our server know we only had a few hours to spend at dinner. Several items (sugar for tea, more bread, etc) were forgotten, we had to ask to put in food, ask for a dessert menu, etc. Nothing was ever offered, dishes weren't cleared before each course came out, and we often couldn't find the server. I felt like I managed the dinner. The server just seemed checked out and unconcerned with providing any kind of decent experience for guests. He was pleasant when he spoke to us, and didn't seem to realize that his service was bad. It was disappointing, especially since it's such a pretty setting and the food is generally really good.
   

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   Devin

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve wanted to try the restaurants at this Inn for a while now and The Oak was lovely! The service was attentive, the cocktails were fresh and fun, the menu was well diversified, and most importantly to me, the filet was on par with my favorites I’ve had in the area. Thank you Taylor and staff for a great experience.
   

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   Andromeda VIP

   Orange County22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had dinner there one night and lunch the next day. Both meals were fantastic! Staff were genuinely friendly and kind from start to finish, and the menus offered a great selection of items. The price point is a little steep, but we wouldn’t expect otherwise when dining on property at a resort. At least all the food was delicious and the portions were good. The view is beautiful during the day, and at night they’ve got heat lamps to make you comfortable.
   

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   leslie VIP

   Central Coast5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Ojai Valley Inn is always wonderful. The food and the service are both excellent-the restaurant never disappoints. The restaurant is outdoors and the weather was cool and drizzly-but we still very much enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere thanks to efficient heaters.
   

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   David VIP

   Los Angeles32 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good but my wife is vegetarian and there were limited options. The restaurant was very open to modifying the dishes to meet her dietary choice.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   More than anything you pay for the location and ambience. The food is just OK for the price. My friend and I split whipped goat cheese/beet salad and the BLT with avocado. The sandwich was on a soft, brioche type of bread that didn’t really stand up to the hardiness of the Bacon. The avocado was more like guacamole that squished out of a sandwich when you took a bite. The bacon was good, cooked well and thick. Not too salty. Our table shared the pixie tangerine meringue pie. Way too sweet overall and not enough pixie flavor.
   

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   Didde

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Sunday brunch at OVI is memorable and delicious. I highly recommend it.
   

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   Mike VIP

   Phoenix23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Very comfortable outdoor dining experience! Friendly waitstaff, too. Only negative was that we had to ask twice for bread (rolls) and they took several minutes to arrive.
   

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   Candice VIP

   Central Coast4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just a great brunch in a beautiful setting. Would love to return.
   

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    Jeff VIP

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fantastic Saturday lunch spot. Our new Favorite. .
    

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