The Oak - Ojai Valley Inn

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   Lisa

   Palm Springs

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Our server Victor and sommelier Toshi made this a special experience.
   

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   J

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   It's a short walk from the lobby, but on a cold or rainy day get a ride from a golf cart shuttle. The tortilla soup was excellent, just a bit spicy. The falafel bowl was meh, nothing special. We had to wait quite a while for a server to acknowledge us. Once she arrived she asked if anyone had taken our order, as our menus were still on the table. When we said no one has she asked what can she get for us. Not apologizing for the long wait and inconvenience. For a high-end resort, the server should have been more mindful.
   

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   Mike

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Taylor is the best!! Always a great experience at the Oak and Ojai Valley Inn.
   

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   Linda

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

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

   We came early to experience "the Ojai pink moment" when the mountains turn pink just before the sun sets. It was so beautiful! Along with all those swaying, lighted lanterns in the old oak tree, roaring fires along the slope of the lawn firepits , twinkling lights everywhere & happy crowds... What a wonderful ambiance! We sat by a cozy fireplace indoors first to stay warm & enjoy champagne & nibbles while awaiting our table on The Oak terrace. When seated, we had the perfect view & our meal lived up to the rest of the experience. We shared two entrees that seemed perfect for the cold night. Perfectly braised diver Scallops with puree of Butternut Squash & Pappardelle with Duck & mixed Mushrooms. Our dessert was a lovely not too sweet Panna Cotta embellished with a few perfect berries & coulis. Afterwards, we stopped at a beautiful fireplace set into the walls along out pathway to the car for just a few more moments in order to savor the bright warmth of the fire, the dark skies full of sparkling stars & our great good fortune to be right there at that moment in time. Thank you to Ojai Valley Inn for such a memorable evening!
   

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   Bob

   Los Angeles

   37 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

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

   The Oak (and the bar area inside) are gorgeous four star establishments. On a night that didn’t seem totally packed the service was pretty awful, especially considering the prices. Very slow and inattentive. But when the food did arrive it was delicious.
   

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   DPFoodie

   San Francisco

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 12 November 2024

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

   Food was delicious. Beautiful view. Very friendly staff. Only problem, not in their control was a rude family with a little dog that barked through the entire meal. If the dog was not there, it would have been perfect!
   

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   Gail

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   The food was plentiful and delicious. The service was excellent. The view was amazing. We enjoyed every minute.
   

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   Larry

   Central Coast

   40 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on 5 November 2024

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

   Great ambience, service and good! What more could you ask for?
   

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   Steve

   Los Angeles

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

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

   Cooked foods were warm not hot. Service was slow.
   

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    Larry

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

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

    An excellent outdoor dining experience. The food and service was very good.
    

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