Highly Likely Ojai

My daughter was the sweetest and she took me and her brother to dinner. We were seated outside, beside the sun(darn u sun) it was beautiful, the huge tree in the center made it even better..the server was kind. The food was yummy. Especially the apps. We had the harissa carrots oh my lord those were so good, in sauce..youll love it, if u like carrots and some spice..the artichoke arugula dip with the chips, oh boy. That was amazing, it almost had a meaty texture. So good. And mix alittle with the sauce of the harissa. WOW.. My daughter got the seedy schnitzel, it looks heavy but its very light indeed. She ordered a side a fries with that. My son decided on just the shrimp cocktail and buttered noodles. And i ordered the steak frites au poivre. It came with a side of fries..it was ok. Definitely order the Crimson Crush, its nice and refreshing. I highly likely recommend it😊

Amazing food and service! The butternut dip was incredible, the perfect amount of sweetness with crispy chips, highly recommend ordering! Also ordered the veggie pasta and added chicken, super delicious. For dessert I had the bread pudding with tahini sauce, the perfect combination for something not too sweet. Highly recommend checking out this new place, staff were kind and food was fabulous!

Food: I ordered the Pibil bowl. Nice presentation, flavor, and texture with the crispy tortilla, fried egg, and sauce. The dish would feel more complete if they included some bread/carb to make it more filling and soak up the sauce. The dish could also use more salt to bring out the flavors fully. Atmosphere: Contemporary, minimalist, and chill vibe. Tasteful decoration and music.

First time here and it was amazing. We sat outside under a big tree and was really a nice setting. Got the deviled eggs for apps, they were absolutely delicious. Then I had the burger and fries, my wife got the salmon. Both of us were so happy with our meals and we shared them. I loved my burger but the salmon was on another level. I highly recommend this place, the service was great also.

Came in with some friends just for drinks and our bartender Tyler made it an incredible experience! The drinks from the menu were all delicious and Tyler even helped us tweak them to meet our preferences. He gave us samplers of new drinks he was testing out as well. We all loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and want to go back to try the food menu.

If you're like us and you seek out a special avocado toast for breakfast, reward yourself with something different and savor the Maitake Tahini Toast, and add avocado . The combination of roasted mushrooms, earthy tahini, and bub and grandmas sourdough make for a rich journey of the senses. Pair it with an iced matcha, which gets an honorable mention. The farro salad with sheep's cheese olives radicchio and dates was scrumptious, sweet and savory. And now, the main attraction, the black sesame waffle with fried chicken and hot honey . Praise to the culinary genius who was thought to mix black sesames in a fluffy buttery waffle, but the combination of miso butter , hot honey, and maple syrup makes for a slathery sensation that transports the taster to a faraway fantasy land. This is the first meal we’ve had in a while where the conversation focused solely on the pleasure and complexity of each bite. Shout out to Christina who held our hand and made us laugh through the whole experience. Honestly, when the apocalypse finally happens, it's highly likely we will shelter here, lock the doors with likeminded hedonists, and savor the ecstasy of each dish as the world goes to hell in a hand basket. *UPDATE* Thankfully the world hasn’t ended yet, so we came back a second day in a row 🤗

Love it! There are so many restaurants on the strip that either overprice and under deliver that we were beginning to think that this was simply the way Ojai is… We discovered Highly Likely on our last day of a 5 day visit and it was our favourite! Great service, great food, healthy portions, and a beautiful garden to hang in. Good music too! Highly recommended, which should be worth something coming from me who rarely gives 5 stars to anything. The only thing that I’ll say is that I wish they didn’t have a no cash policy as it’s exclusionary.

My friends and I stopped in here to grab some cocktails and they were delicious! Tyler, our bartender, was very friendly and had some great drink recommendations. The atmosphere was beautiful. We will definitely be coming back.

Cash only. Super cute and comfortable ambience. The Mediterranean breakfast was delicious and filling. The chilaquiles was delicious too!

Went for dinner. The food was just ok. The bolognese was too salty and the pasta was overcooked. The chicken was on the dry side and overcooked. Service was very friendly and the food was served quickly. Portions way small for prices charged. This is a new way to charge more without raising prices. Dissatisfied, but the ambiance is nicely done... modern and understated. Patio seating is great. Perhaps the breakfast is their strongest value. Will we come back? not likely.

Got their KISS (Keep it Simple Salad) which was actually surprisingly light and delicious. Nice citrusy flavor without overwhelming, good amount of parm and crunchy croutons. I had their Chagaccino iced which was so excellent and refreshing on a hot summer day. My friend got some oatmilk matcha drink with cold foam which I don't remember the name of now. That was also delicious! The banana matcha cocktail was skippable. It sounded so delicious but ended up tasting just kind of cough syrup-y. Also the sesame waffle with miso butter was rather dry and the miso butter just tasted like regular butter. Service was great though and the outdoor patio area had a beautiful view of the mountains! Great ambiance!

I was excited to try our new coffee / food place. Ordered a cold brew only to discover they don't have half & half. What?! Folks are friendly. It's nice inside. Entrance is awkward, especially if there's a line. But no half & half = not a real coffee place. Bummer.

My friend, who is from Ojai, took me to this restaurant and I loved it. First, lovely ambiance. The service was good and friendly. They have outdoor seating Suitable for couples, families, and groups of friends. At the first visit, I ordered a Lavender Honey Latte. I ordered an Iced latte, but they gave me a hot one. I didn't mind, so I had it, but they gave me an iced one later when they noticed it. The second time, I ordered a Good Turkey Sando, which was delicious. The pickles on the side reminded me of Japanese pickles. I could taste the good quality of all the materials. Please note that they only accept card payments. I didn't mind it because I always pay with a credit card. . This restaurant is conveniently located near the Westridge Midtown Market, allowing you to stop by after your grocery shopping. Parking is in front of the restaurant.

Absolutely loved coming here for breakfast! Ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage and breakfast sando. Both were very good but the breakfast burrito was my favorite. The chai latte here is also delicious. All the servers here are friendly and loved service we had. The establishment is dog friendly and the interior decor is beautiful inside. They also have plenty of patio seating in the back which is great. Would totally come back!

Love this restaurant! It has been very busy lately but unfortunately half the place is taken up by squatting lap top rats. Single people taking up whole tables with a coffee and their office. I just can't deal with buying a big meal with friends then having to search for a table not in the hot sun. Unfortunately these people have taken over restaurants as well as cafes. At the bar they are spaced out with single seats between them. We do love the food here and the cocktails are excellent. The farro salad was great , fish sandwiches is really tasty too. I wish we could be assured of a seat when dining here but too many people hoarding tables to spend money and get a crap table

We were asked to step aside and wait to be seated. We stood in a hallway where servers were walking in and out. We saw two parties being seated and heard one say, we don't have reservations. Not sure what the deal was as it was not crowded. Once seated it took way too long to have the waitress come over. We ended up leaving passing her on the way out. Highly unlikely...

The service was super friendly and attentive. We walked in on a busy Sunday midday and the host made use a reservation for 15 min later. The wait staff were super upbeat and helpful. We had a matcha lemonade with coconut cold foam- unique and delicious! I had the hippy Crunchwrap- the crispy rice was great, and the broccoli and carrots were crunchy - I didn't notice any avocado in my wrap(which was disappointing) and it could have had more tahini and more chili crunch - but overall it was tasty. My friend had the kale salad with fried chicken added--she said it was fantastic especially the chicken. I was really impressed with the staff and Love the changes made to restaurant- the outdoor space looks amazing! The coffee drinks and the cocktails looked amazing- Will have to try them next time!

Such a cute and comfortable cafe! They have a good sized parking lot with indoor and outdoor seating, a bar and nice cushy booths. The style of this place is so chic and modern. They have a good range of food to choose from. Sandwiches and bowls and breakfast and classics like fish and chips and chicken fingers. I really loved my chicken! That's the god tier of chicken breading, very crispy with juicy insides. Comes with 3 sauces!!!! Sauces are the way to my heart and Kat got me. Hot honey is in right now and it was perfectly sweet and spicy. The yizu aioli was bright and creamy and the classic ketchup too! I had plenty of dip for all my needs! If i lived near this place, I'd be here every week, but i was visiting a friend in the area. She'll be back. She got a bowl and thought it was good but too soupy and not like a dry rice The service was friendly and the line moves pretty quickly. When i was waiting for my food, kat, who was on top chef most recently can't by to check on me and handled it like a pro. It was such a comfy place to have a good lunch.

Highly Likely is a superb addition to the Ojai scene. While it is an expansion of an LA mini-chain, the tasteful decor and setting feel tailor-made for the town and not merely a transplant. The Kale Salad is already a favorite in the Ojai Salad Pantheon: fresh and complementary ingredients, properly dressed, different textures to keep it interesting, a surprising (and welcome) hint of spice and a decent portion. The airy atmosphere and cheerful service complete the picture (I was grateful the server was able to keep certain ingredients off the dish). The Kale is overall phenomenal and already a mainstay, but the feedback I would offer is this: cut the kale more evenly/thinly as there were some large and unwieldy pieces; put more squash in! (it needs to be a hero flavor, not a sidekick); mix the salad a little more vigorously so the dressing doesn't clump and make certain bites more intense. My only other wish is that they offered the Kale Salad for dinner too. Maybe add that on, Highly Likely team???

Steak : pretty good, cooked really well but not the biggest fan of the sauce but that is just personal preference Big Bean Appetizer : pretty good but wouldn't order again, a bit too lemony, bread that came with it was pretty good Endives Caesar : okay, wouldn't get again Overall the quality of the food was there, the flavor was okay but I was underwhelmed Will try the breakfast and lunch before writing this place off but won't be back for dinner

Order before you grab a seat. The cashier was helpful and offered recommendations from their unique take on classic brunch food. Recommend the Chilaquiles, breakfast sandwich and passionfruit Matcha. The Kyoto bowl was very salty, I would not get it again. Beyond that dish, my next trip to Ojai, I would come again!

Excellent honey lavender latte! Cute ambiance, indoor and outdoor seating. Service was very kind.

So, we finally made it here. We waited a bit because our daughter and some of her friends went here pretty soon after opening and they said that there were still some kinks that needed to be worked out. The kinks have still not been worked out. Our server got our drink order, asked if we were ready to order food (we were not) and then forgot about us. I had to call him over (20 minutes later) and remind him that we had not ordered. I got the Mediterranean eggs and my husband got the fish and chips. I'm a salt lover, but the Mediterranean eggs were salty even for me. The fish and chips were acceptable. The crust on the fish was great, but the fish was dry. And the chips were cold. We will definitely try this restaurant again, but there are major improvements that need to take place

Terrible. The burger was so overcooked (in spite of ordered medium rare), the sauce slopped on the plate was unidentifiable, and the bun was so dry. The fries were floppy and tasteless. Ack. My fault. I knew it was going to be overrated, but thought I'd give it a try. The hot bar buffet at Westridge would've been a better choice.

The food is great. The salads are definitely the best bang for your buck! Such a fun and hip atmosphere as well.

Very aesthetic restaurant with great tasting food is a tough combo to accomplish, but Highly Likely succeeded in this. We thoroughly enjoyed the deviled eggs, cesar salad, and steak! The green banana cocktail was also delicious. We found that not much is open late during our stay in Ojai so we grabbed a couple of cheeseburgers to go for a late night snack, and even those were great and hit the spot! A must try.

Holy universe they did a great job with this place. The outdoor seating has a ton of shade under a spectacular Chinese Elm. Smiski liked the menu. Lots of vegan options. The vegan Caesar was awesome. I would not get the falafel again (it's yellow inside, not green). Of the things my companions tried, the spicy grilled cheese was voted best. The passion fruit matcha drink is odd (the cold cream is vegan). Highly recommended. It's easy to eat here 2 days in a row.

Incredible matcha lattes that are ceremonial grade! The food was yummy also. Beautiful outdoor seating that was pup friendly with nice bits of shade in the summer heat.

Service was friendly food was outstanding, Chilaquiles with perfectly cook sunny side up eggs!

Great vibe - good(ish) food! The interior design is undeniably beautiful, service was great, food was okay! I got the chilaquiles, the flavors were good but my chips were so soggy not a single one was crisp and by the end it turned into an oatmeal looking situation. My partner got the avocado toast and loved it! That being said, I would definitely go back and try something else on the menu!

I'm someone who randomly doesn't like eggs for months at a time and rarely orders them from restaurants. I got the breakfast burrito and it was one of the most amazing things I've ever had. I also shared the chicken tenders with my boyfriend and the yuzu aioli was to die for. We didn't plan on drinking but the cocktail menu was SO ENTICING that we had to get some. I don't recall the names but my boyfriend said his was the best drink he has had in the last year. Right away, the host made sure we were aware of wait times (very considerate). Our server, Bri, did a dance when we told her how much we loved everything. I think that shows how much the staff care about what they do. We also had two bussers that were so attentive to us. Even though I live in Santa Barbara, I want to come here all the time!

Came in for an afternoon glass of wine after driving in from LA - the hostess immediately asks me before I'm sat if I still want to be sat bc food will take a half hour. I said it was just fine, I ask to be sat outside she says it's full and asks me if I will sit at the bar even though the entire inside dining room is nearly empty. I say no thanks I'd like a table. I'm sat at a table, run to the restroom, the inside waitress walks past me twice without greeting me, no water service, even though I'm trying to make eye contact with anyone who works there to order. An older woman walks by and gives me water says someone will be with me soon, I ask if it's possible to sit outside even though there are about 4 open tables. Someone comes back and says even though there's availability it's not possible bc the servers are so overwhelmed. I say no problem but I'm gonna leave since the vibe is so weird and just not welcoming. From the hostess at the start asking if I really want to be sat, not being helped in an empty dining room, and then the very award exchange with the hostess's when I said it was fine but I'd rather not stay. It sucks I go to the HL in LA all the time and was looking forward to just posting up for a glass of wine before a show here in Ojai. I ended up going to Pinyon down the street, great food and wine !

I have lunch in Ojai every week when I visit my mom. I have been doing this for many years. I have been to almost every restaurant in Ojai many times so I decided to try this newer restaurant in Ojai. There were no positives. It is extremely overpriced. The French fries had a strange taste. The beverages were served in small short glasses. We had to request straws, napkins, utensils and water.

Food was incredible and the service excellent. Nice addition to the Ojai experience. We have the Caesar salad made with endive and the flank steak.

Too many flies both living and dead inside. We ordered drinks and they were out of tonic despite being located between a grocery store and a liquor store. Disappointed.

Enjoyed the lunch at this spot in Ojai. The bowls are tasty. The falafels are the best ever.

Great food, great service, lovely location. Perfect spot to chill outside and have some delicious healthy bites.

Tyler was such an amazing and talented bartender. I had such a great time visiting here on vacation with my family. He had so many creative cocktail ideas that weren't on the menu that he made just for my group. Will definitely be back!

I've eaten at Highly Likely several times now and have had a couple of decent meals there. The food overall though has been extremely inconsistent. Just when I think I've landed on something I like, it tastes different, comes out cold (when should be a hot, or at least warm) and/or tired and wilted. Some really nice people who work at HL, though often not very attentive or available unless dropping off food/drinks at the table. Potentially good.. just hope they get it together better soon. Nice air conditioning.

The food was AMAZING! I loved the menu (Different than the other Locations but just as good) Beautiful restaurant and I LOVED being able to order at the counter, it made it so much easier to split the bill when ordering with friends. The whole restaurant is such a vibe Great Job Highly Likely Team! Y'all crushed it again!

I tried to walk in and was asked if we had reservations, which we did not but as local people we wanted to check it out since it's a new place in our town. We walked around and there were about 10 tables open, but we were still told we needed to have reservations. I understand that Ojai is a tourist area, unfortunately, but with 10 tables open and not being able to sit down is insane. Definitely don't think I'll be back

Overall, Highly Likely is a welcome addition to the Ojai dining scene. The food is creative and delicious, and it is fairly priced. (Yes, it's not cheap, but it's definitely not overreaching). I've been three times - twice for lunch and once for dinner. While I liked both, lunch is definitely the move. The lunch menu is more fun and varied IMO, and it is significantly less expensive. I've had the Levantine sandwich with paneer twice - strong recommend - and the side salad with the yuzu dressing is excellent. Dinner was also great. The artichoke fritto app was incredible. Chicken schnitzel was good - nice twist on the classic. Ambience is gorgeous, and the patio area is lovely. Nice minimal yet fun aesthetic. Once you are seated, the service is really friendly, but I've also picked up on a bit of an "LA" vibe when getting seated. (Yes, I know their other two locations are in LA). In LA, you can get away with making diners feel grateful they can eat at your restaurant, because good restaurants are always packed, it's hard to get a table, and LA thrives on exclusivity. You can't do that in Ojai. The tourists are only here Fridays and Saturdays, and you need local buy-in to be successful. I think a little extra friendliness at the host stand and ordering counter would make this a home run.

Food was amazing and the spicy Bloody Mary was delicious. Matt the bar manager made the experience even better! So friendly and gave us some great hiking recommendations!! Thank you Matt!!

Interesting place, seems like they are trying to "fit in" to ojai and mainly serving trendy, unique menu items and throwing their spin on versions of common cocktails. Not my cup of tea personally but i could see why tourists like it. I think they still need some fine tuning.

Amazing food and service. The steak au poivre was incredible. There is a patio, inside tables and a bar. They had both cocktails and mocktails making it perfect for our group. It's not highly likely I'll return... it's guaranteed.

Beautiful decor, nice space to hang out, nice employees, good coffee, nice patio, typing til I get 85 characters.

We had dinner tonight for the first time at a Highly Likely and... we were really impressed with the food, drinks, ambiance and service. All be it, they don't have a large menu but everything on the menu is or looks interesting... in a good way. We started an espresso martini for my wife and a Manhattan (up) for me. Both drinks nicely prepared and presented. For starters, we had an order of olives and an order of their chicken liver mousse. The olives were fine, the chicken liver mousse was very good! For entrees, I enjoyed the Hanger steak au poivre (medium rare) and my wife had the mushroom picatta. Both were very good! For dessert, we shared the Yuzu meringue pie (a deconstructed key lime pie). FYI, everything was nicely plated and presented. Highly likely is just what we needed here in Ojai. So.... Why not 5 stars? I'm fighting grade inflation. Highly Likely is a solid 4.4 stars if that was a scoring option. Looking forward to coming back and taking pictures to share.

Great new addition to Ojai. Friendly wait staff, good food, relaxed atmosphere. Loved the patio. Good range of dinner options - something for everyone. Prices are reasonable. We will be back again soon.

Pretty place. Limited menu. Service is out of control. Having customers seemed to befuddle them.

Went for the first time last night for dinner at 7:30. Had a reservation and sat outside. The service was great. I like the green and orange color scheme and the outdoor area. I was debating between the schnitzel and the fettuccine bolognese and went with the pasta and was happy with it. My husband had the burger & fries and said the burger was good. I munched on a few fries. Liked them. The cocktails looked interesting, but we each had a glass of wine. Oh! We started with the artichoke dip. It was tasty! I think we will be going back.

I've been here three times now and can't believe the 3.5ish current rating on Yelp. The food is great, the service is friendly and attentive, the interior and patio are beautiful and comfortable. Some of my favorite dishes are the beans and the farro chopped. The ultimate "girl dinner" spot. I understand what some people are saying about the initial host experience being unfriendly - they can improve on that for sure. They're very particular about "you have a 6:30 reservation, we'll seat you at 6:30" (and not 6:29, even if your table is ready). Idk what that's about, I hope they loosen up a bit there. But, that tiny flaw is made up for in the wait staff service. It's relaxed, so not super fast and anxious, but still attentive. In particular, Matt the floor and bar manager was so great when we were there last night. Spent a while explaining to us how they stock their back bar and why sometimes things (eg, Mullholland Gin) run out, but that it doesn't mean they aren't stocking it anymore, etc. Our waitress (I didn't get her name sadly - my bad!) noticed a gift next to me on the bench and asked if we're celebrating anything - so observant! Definitely deserves more credit than Yelpers are giving this place so far!

My husband and I went to this restaurant for lunch. The restaurant was almost completely empty with about 75% of the tables empty. We were told it was going to be a 45 minute wait and we asked why they said the kitchen was backed up. So we decided to wait. After our 45 minute wait we were seated at a table next to the bathroom before I even sat down. I said can we please have another table and the hostess said no there's no other tables available. However there was over 75% of the tables open. The hostess gave no reason and just walked away. We had heard the food was good so we decided to stay and stick it out. This was a mistake. After less than five minutes at sitting at our table, 3 other couples were seated at tables outside and inside. So I do not see how this was the only table available right next to the restroom with people walking back back-and-forth. I ordered a Diet Coke to drink, and my husband ordered their yunnan black tea (the black tea was just plain black tea and it was five dollars would not order it again.) The Diet Coke was delivered in a small 8 ounce glass bottle with a glass of ice on the side. The bottle was already opened, which gave me concerns about cleanliness. I believe the bottle should've been opened at our table, which is how it's usually done. My husband ordered the fish and chips and I ordered the BTLA. I asked if the sandwich came with fries and it did not but my husband's lunch did, so I just asked for a side of ranch. The waitress inform us that they don't offer ranch but they do offer homemade other sauces so I asked for the garlic aïoli. The food arrived 30 minutes later. My husband's food came out five minutes before my sandwich. The fish was amazing and so was the coleslaw! However, the fries were extremely salty. When my food was brought out, there was no side of garlic aïoli. I tried to catch the waitresses attention several times, but she just seemed to be extremely busy and unable to get to our table. When my sandwich arrived, it looked amazing. However, the taste was a different matter. The sandwich was made with focaccia bread and fell apart on the first bite. It was such a mess. The only thing that was good about this sandwich was the bacon and the mustard sauce. There was no flavor to this sandwich at all. The bread was extremely thick and dry. I ended up having two bites of the bread and ate the bacon and that was it. I was extremely disappointed. We had high hopes for this restaurant. The outside area looks amazing and the inside was well decorated. However, there's one issue the flies. There were some flies buzzing around and on the tables we believe this is because of the waste staff going in and out to serve the outside area.

My wife and I went here for her birthday. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Service was great too!

First ever yelp review because 4 days later this is still sitting with me. Owner was so rude to a group of lovely women excited to have brunch in the new Ojai spot. She ushered them out and told them to wait outside and closed the door while they decided what to order. Can understand not wanting to block the entrance, but the tone and demeanor used was hard to watch. Took 10 + minutes to get a not so good flat white to go. Bummer at the service, born and raised in Ojai - definitely didn't feel the Ojai spirit here. Hoping they bring more of the Ojai community spirit into their practice. Cashier and barista were very sweet though!

We've had great food here a few times, though they do have a pretty limited menu and sometimes run out of items, especially at breakfast. The service on weekdays is order at the counter and food delivered to your table. The dinner service is table side. The renovations and ambience are great. They've done a lot to upscale the dining room and outdoor area. Great music and cocktails, too.

I wanted so badly to like this new restaurant nestled in the old Carrows building but the whole facade came crashing down after our very rude welcome. It was as though they couldn't care less about having us as customers. This place did not have the Ojai vibe at all. On top of their general snobbish attitude, they rudely demanded that we either stand in the corner or get outside while we wait for a table. We politely obliged and stood awkwardly in the corner. Then they seemed to forget about us while we waited and waited despite plenty of open seating. We were about to walk out when they finally came to seat us. They acted as if we were being greatly blessed by them that they had deigned to give us a table. The menu wasn't very appealing. We left. Will we be back? Highly unlikely.

The restaurant was empty (10% of the tables were filled) and sent us to their off-store of Urban Outfitters, filled with overpriced junk. They have benches outside so that people (30m that's their waiting time for everybody regardless of how full the restaurant is) can advertise their empty restaurant. It is a corporate business pretending to be cool and hip indie restaurant. The only good thing was our server, she was very sweet and attentive. I would come back only because of her. It would be a great place if they wouldn't have the corporate mandate to keep people waiting to buy junk or advertise their business.