Ojai Rotie
Restaurant · Ojai ·
Flavorful rotisserie chicken & Mediterranean fare in a patio setting
Flavorful rotisserie chicken & Mediterranean fare in a patio setting
"Ojai Rotie is a fantastic place to eat outside in downtown Ojai. If you walk up to the massive front patio, most people will probably be eating the Lebanese rotisserie chicken platters. You should do the same, but also know that Ojai Rotie makes some great sides to go along with your meat. Focus on the tabbouleh salad and the rotisserie potatoes, which are like whole fingerling French fries. And if you’re not interested in tearing apart a roast chicken at dinner, the sandwiches are great, too, especially the grilled eggplant with cabrillo cheese. Grab a glass of wine from the bar, soak in the views of the mountains, and brainstorm ways to convince your boss to let you work part-time from Ojai." - nikko duren
"Rising as one of Southern California’s most compelling food events, Ojai Food & Wine announced a star-studded chef lineup — including Nyesha Arrington, Alice Waters, Grant Achatz, Eunji Lee (Lysee), and Jeremiah Tower, with local chefs such as Jon Yao of Kato, Michael Cimarusti of Providence, and Mei Lin of Daybird — and is scheduled to take place from March 13 to 16, 2025 in Ojai." - Matthew Kang
"As an alternate and equally tasty route I visit Ojai Rotie, Larry Nicola and Claud Mann’s French-Lebanese rotisserie where spice-laden roast chickens are the main event and should be paired with an array of veggies, dips, salads, and grilled manouch (flatbread); there’s no indoor seating, and eating outside at one of the many picnic tables is part of the appeal." - ByEmily Wilson
"A shaded, idyllic Ojai rotisserie offering Lebanese-style rotisserie chicken with a deeply developed, crusted skin, accompanied by excellent roasted potatoes and roughly chopped tabouleh; the quality justifies a premium price point, though diners should expect higher per-person costs for modest portions." - Eater Staff
"Ojai Rotie is a fantastic place to eat outside in downtown Ojai. Everyone is eating the Lebanese rotisserie chicken platters - which are very good, but they’re not the only things here you’ll like. They also have a bunch of choices for sides to go with your chicken, and you should focus on the tabouli salad and the rotisserie potatoes, which are like French fries, except whole fingerling potatoes. And if you’re not interested in tearing apart a roast chicken at dinner, the sandwiches are great, too, especially the grilled eggplant with cabrillo cheese. Grab a glass of wine from the bar, soak in the views of the mountains, and brainstorm ways to convince your boss to let you work part-time from Ojai." - Brett Keating
