Ojai Deer Lodge

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"Pool tables, antler chandeliers, and a dark wood interior are what define this rustic, off-the-beaten- path saloon. A local favorite for soul-filling barbecue, where tri-tip and pulled pork are slathered in the lodge’s backwoods sauce, the place is always a good time. Check the calendar to pop in during a musical performance." - Meaghan Clark Tiernan

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"Most restaurants that look like hunting lodges have some giveaway that they’re not actually hunting lodges like a veggie burger, or the fact that they’re located in the middle of a large metropolitan area. But Ojai Deer Lodge is the real deal. It’s up the hill in Meiners Oaks, just outside of Ojai proper, and is the most fun place in Ojai to drink a bit too much after a hike. There’s a fantastic beer selection, solid cocktails, and live music most nights. The food is good enough to serve its purpose—get the tri-tip nachos—but the best time to come is on the weekends when there’s a smoker out front, and they’re serving pulled pork, ribs, and tri-tip sandwiches." - nikko duren

Ojai Deer Lodge - Review - Ojai - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Most restaurants that look like hunting lodges have some giveaway that they’re not actually hunting lodges like a veggie burger, or the fact that they’re located in the middle of a large metropolitan area. But Ojai Deer Lodge is the real deal. It’s up the hill in Meiners Oaks, just outside of Ojai proper, and is the most fun place in Ojai to drink a bit too much after a hike. There’s a fantastic beer selection, solid cocktails, and live music most nights. The food is good enough to serve its purpose—get the tri-tip nachos—but the best time to come is on the weekends when there’s a smoker out front, and they’re serving pulled pork, ribs, and tri-tip sandwiches." - Brett Keating

An over-the-top cheesy American bar up the hill in Meiners Oaks, with live music most nights.