Ojai & Ventura County Local Guide to Good Eats
CATERING (countywide)
Private Chef-Catering
Robin Goldstein is a California chef who works her culinary magic combining unique flavors and seasonal ingredients with classic techniques inspired by her extensive travel around the Mediterranean.
CAMARILLO
All Things Tea
European teahouse with certified Tea Specialist. Specialty loose leaf teas from the finest plantations and gardens around the world. Cream Tea, Afternoon Tea and High Tea.
In Paseo Camarillo Center 1300 N. Lantana St., #37 | Camarillo | 805-445-8327 | Tea-Liteful.com
Kay’s Coffee Shop
Family owned and operated coffee shop and bakery proudly serves locally roasted coffees and premium organic loose leaf teas. Homestyle baked goods are freshly made from scratch. Two convenient locations.
2364 Ventura Blvd. | Camarillo | 805-383-6005 | 1124 S. Seaward Ave. | Ventura | 805-641-1581 | KaysCoffeeShop.com
The Wine Closet
Wine lounge in Old Town Camarillo, featuring unique wines, craft beers, small plates, lunch and dinner. Weekly happy hours and featured wine tastings. Indoor and outdoor seating. The specialty market offers retail sales of fine wines, craft brews, artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
2423 Ventura Blvd. | Camarillo | WineClosetlnc.com
CONEJO VALLEY-THOUSAND OAKS, WESTLAKE, NEWBURY PARK
Chocolatine French Café
An authentic French cafe established in 2004 in the heart of Thousand Oaks, the family-owned spot pleases daily with breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks of homemade quiches, sandwiches, crepes, macarons, coffee drinks and more!
2955 Thousand Oaks Blvd.| Thousand Oaks | 805-557-0561 | ©chocolatine.california.
Flatiron Bagel Co.
All bagels are made in house daily with the best, freshest ingredients and no preservatives. Breakfast, lunch and sweet menus.
1817 Thousand Oaks Blvd. |Thousand Oaks | 805-370-5800 | FlatironBagelCo.com
Twisted Oaks Tavern
Great selection of 30 craft beers on tap from both our in-house brewery and guest taps; full bar; and scratch kitchen serving quality tavern fare with a twist. Happy hour menu served 7 days/week.
30105 Agoura Rd. | Agoura Hills | 818-735-0091 TwistedOaksTavern.pub.
FILLMORE & SANTA PAULA
Roan Mills Bakery
California’s first land-to-loaf bakery, Roan Mills grows the wheat, mills the flour, bakes the bread and makes the pasta. Stop in at their bakery in historic downtown Fillmore and taste the difference.
411 Central Ave.| Fillmore | RoanMills.com
OJAI
Ojai Deer Lodge
Serving Ojai for over 80 years, Deer Lodge works closely with local farmers to bring fresh seasonal produce from farm to plate. The bar has 20 rotating craft beer taps, pours California wines and offers locally distilled craft spirits. Full schedule of live local entertainment.
2261 Maricopa Hwy. | Ojai | 805-646-4256 | DeerLodgeOjai.com
Ojai Pub
This local’s gastropub features plant-based dishes paired with a craft beer list including renowned beers like Pliny the Elder from Russian River. Family and dog friendly. Play games on the patio with a cold local kombucha.
914 Ojai Ave. | Ojai | 805-669-7729 | OjaiPub.com
OJAI
Ojai Rotie
Chef/farmer-driven, casual patio restaurant offers Lebanese-French rotisserie chicken, freshly baked sourdough, innovative side dishes plus a wine list highlighting the “Ojai Appellation.” Features shaded landmark patio.
469 E. Ojai Ave. | Ojai | 805-798-9227 | OjaiRotie.com
Sage Mindful Meals & Elixirs
Offers beautiful outdoor seating nestled among the Arcade sycamores, happy hour in the Lounge or a quick bite at the elixir bar. The innovative healthful food and drink menu highlights local, organic, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
217 E. Matilija St., Ojai | 805-646-9204 | SageOjai.com
OXNARD & PORT HUENEME
La Dolce Vita Ristorante & 1901 Lounge
Features Italian and Mediterranean fusion cuisine, gluten-free options and 1901 Speakeasy Lounge. Serves lunch and dinner. Entertainment on weekends. Located in historic Heritage Square, and also offers on- and off-site catering and cooking classes.
740 S. B St. | Oxnard | 805-486-6878 | TheLDV.com
Tierra Sur at Herzog Wine Cellars
Ventura County’s highest rated restaurant, offering 5-star dining at a stylish and modern winery. Discover nationally awarded local wines, exquisite cuisine, private tasting rooms and a gift boutique. Sunday brunch.
3201 Camino del Sol | Oxnard | 805-983-1560 | TierraSurAtHerzog.com
VENTURA
Paradise Pantry
Food with a local emphasis, including great sandwiches, salads, mac ‘n’ cheese, gourmet goodies, a cheese counter and an extensive wine shop. Diners can also enjoy craft beers, wines by the glass or wine flights.
222 E. Main St. | Ventura | 805-641-9440 | ParadisePantry.com
Rumfishy Vino
Central American cuisine and specialty craft cocktails, with flavors and style of their original restaurant in Belize. Enjoy unique small plates, inspired main courses and desserts inside or on the patio. Daily happy hour.
34 N. Palm St. | Ventura | 805-667-9288 | RumfishYVinoVentura.com
