santa barbara WINERIES

 

EATS

Farmer and the Cook

  • 339 W El Roblar Dr.

  • (805) 640-9608

  • Budget-friendly organic market and eclectic vegetarian Mexican restaurant, offering local produce, ready-made sandwiches, fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, and an ever-changing list of desserts. Vegan upon request. Live music every Sunday.

Hip Vegan Cafe

  • 201 N Montgomery St.

  • (805) 669-6363

  • Serves vegan and organic soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, quiche, raw food, baked & raw desserts, etc., most of which are gluten and soy-free. A delicious menu that even non-vegans will love.

Papa Lennon’s

  • 515 W El Roblar

  • (805) 640-7388

  • Family-owned Italian restaurant serving an array of pizzas, salads, pastas, and paninis.

Izakaya Full Moon Restaurant

  • 928 E Ojai Ave.

  • (805) 707-4704

  • Make a reservation to this well-loved Japanese pub that serves Japanese-style tapas, sushi, and ramen.

Beacon Coffee

  • 211 W Ojai Ave.

  • High-quality coffees that are sourced directly from family-owned farms worldwide. Enjoy pastries and a minimal food menu.

Ojai Rotie

  • 469 E Ojai Ave.

  • (805) 798-9227

  • Casual picnic vibe serving delicious French-Lebanese style rotisserie chicken, freshly-made bread, and salads/sides to complete the meal. Order family-style and make it a true picnic.

DRINKS

Ojai Beverage Co

  • 655 E Ojai Ave.

  • (805) 646-1700

  • Pass the liquor store at the front and head to the back bar, which serves 50 rotating beers on tap and a simple menu of burgers, wings, etc.

Tipple & Ramble

  • 315 N Montgomery St.

  • (805) 319-9496

  • Part shop, part wine bar. Not a huge selection of wines, but definitely a pretty setting to have a glass (or 2) with your girlfriends.

Topa Topa Brewery

  • 345 E Ojai Ave.

  • (805) 798-9079

  • Hang out and have a beer or 2 while listening to live music, playing backgammon, and eating the Southeast Asian-inspired food from Little Sama (located in the back of the taproom).

SEE & DO

Bart’s Books

  • 302 W Matilija St.

  • (805) 646-3755

  • A magical indoor-outdoor bookstore that’s filled with used and new books, and outdoor sitting areas to browse through their selections.

Meditation Mount

  • 10340 Reeves Rd.

  • (805) 646-5508

  • 32 acres of beautiful landscapes to take in and inspire meditation time.

Ojai Olive Oil Co.

  • 1811 Ladera Rd.

  • (805) 646-5964

  • A family-run olive farm that offers self-guided tastings and a short tour every ½ hour. They also have a shop that offers a variety of oils, balsamic vinegars, and beauty products.