Dining at Ojai Valley Inn: overview of on-site restaurants
Ojai Valley Inn has six on-site dining venues ranging from casual grab-and-go to a signature Californian-Italian dinner restaurant (Olivella). Options include The Oak for breakfast–dinner, Jimmy’s Pub for casual fare, Wallace Neff Heritage Bar for cocktails, Libbey’s Market and Spa Cafe for quick or light meals, plus poolside service at Pixie and Indigo and daily In-Room Dining.
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Dining at a glance
Ojai Valley Inn offers six primary outlets: The Oak, Olivella & Vine, Jimmy’s Pub, Wallace Neff Heritage Bar, Libbey’s Market and Spa Cafe. Menus emphasize locally sourced and garden-grown ingredients from the resort grounds.
Meals are à la carte; a full breakfast is available but is not included with the room rate. In-Room Dining is offered daily from early morning through late evening.
- Six on-site dining outlets covering breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Poolside food and beverage service at Pixie Pool and Indigo Pool & Bar
- In-Room Dining daily 6:30 AM–10:00 PM (limited after-hours menu)
| Venue | Cuisine / Notes | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Oak | California Coastal American; uses resort garden produce | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (see resort for daily times) |
| Olivella & Vine | Californian–Italian, seasonally driven menu; dinner only | Dinner Wed–Sun, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM |
| Jimmy’s Pub | Gastropub fare: burgers, pizzas, fish & chips | Daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Libbey’s Market | Quick-serve, grab-and-go sandwiches and ice cream | Daily 7:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| Spa Cafe | Juice bar and light fare; counter service | Daily morning–late afternoon (hours vary) |
The Oak — breakfast through dinner
The Oak serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on locally sourced ingredients from the resort garden. Seating is available indoors by the fireplace or outdoors beneath a vine-covered pergola overlooking the golf course and mountains.
Breakfast and brunch hours differ by day (weekday vs. Sunday brunch), and dinner service runs nightly—check current daily hours before you go. Dress code at The Oak is Resort Casual; pool wear is not appropriate for dinner.
- Breakfast hours begin early each morning (check property for daily times)
- Sunday brunch service has a later start and extended lunch hours
- Suitable for families and most daytime meals
| Service | Typical Times |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Morning (varies; earlier weekday start) |
| Lunch | Midday |
| Dinner | Evening, nightly |
Olivella & Vine — signature dinner restaurant
Olivella is the Inn’s signature Californian-Italian dinner restaurant with a seasonally driven, multi-course menu and an extensive wine list. It is open for dinner only Wednesday through Sunday, typically 5:30 PM–8:30 PM.
Olivella requests reservations and has a dress expectation of Smart Casual/Resort Casual for dinner; the restaurant is intended for guests 10 years and older. Cancellation or no-show policies may apply for late changes—confirm specifics when you book.
- Dinner service Wed–Sun only
- Intended for guests 10 years and older
- Reservation changes/cancellations often require 24-hour notice; late fees can apply
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Californian–Italian, seasonally driven |
| Age policy | Guests 10+ advised |
| Reservations | Recommended; cancellation policies in effect |
Casual and poolside options
Jimmy’s Pub is the resort’s casual choice for burgers, pizzas, wings and other gastropub items, open daily for lunch and dinner. For quick bites and snacks, Libbey’s Market offers grab-and-go sandwiches, drinks and ice cream.
Both the Pixie Pool and Indigo Pool provide poolside food and beverage service; Pixie is family-friendly and Indigo is adults-only. Private cabanas are available at both pools for an additional charge (availability and pricing vary).
- Jimmy’s Pub: daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Libbey’s Market: daily 7:00 AM–9:00 PM for grab-and-go items
- Pixie Pool offers family-friendly poolside service and activities; Indigo Pool & Bar serves adults-only pool food and drinks
| Outlet | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy’s Pub | Casual meals after golf or pool | Outdoor patio facing the golf course |
| Libbey’s Market | Quick provisions | Grab-and-go sandwiches and ice cream |
| Pixie / Indigo Pools | Poolside food & drinks | Pixie family-friendly; Indigo adults-only |
Wallace Neff Heritage Bar & evening drinks
Wallace Neff Heritage Bar occupies the original golf clubhouse and focuses on craft cocktails, wines and seasonal small plates. It’s open daily in the late afternoon and evening and is presented as a quieter option for pre- or post-dinner drinks.
The bar traces its name to architect Wallace Neff and is a common spot for guests to relax after activities; check opening times on the day you visit.
- Open daily in the late afternoon–evening (typical hours start around 4:00 PM)
- Good for cocktails, wine and light bites
- Located in the original clubhouse space
| Feature | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Cocktails & wine | Late afternoon–evening |
| Small plates | Available during bar hours |
| Setting | Original golf clubhouse |
In-Room Dining, Spa Cafe and practical notes
In-Room Dining runs daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM with a limited after-hours menu; breakfast, all-day and late-night menu windows are provided (confirm current menus with the hotel). Spa Cafe provides counter-service juice bar items and light lunches during daytime hours for guests using Spa Ojai or pool facilities.
Meals and drinks are not included in room rates; the property applies a nightly resort charge and separate daily parking charges that are added to the room folio. If you have dietary restrictions or need high-chair/children’s options, contact the resort ahead of arrival.
- In-Room Dining: 6:30 AM–10:00 PM (limited after-hours service)
- Spa Cafe: morning juice bar and midday light fare (hours can vary)
- Meals are à la carte; full breakfast is available for an additional charge
| Service | When to contact the hotel |
|---|---|
| Dietary needs | Before arrival or at time of reservation |
| Reservations for Olivella | As early as possible (dinner Wed–Sun) |
| Pool cabanas | Book in advance; fees apply |
