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Deer Lodge


3.5 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Hamburgers, Steakhouse
  • 2261 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023-1616
  • (805) 646-0611
  • Price range: €5-11 ($7-$16)

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4 of 5 stars
dllittle   2 contributions
Arizona
Oct 13, 2009

When we pulled up to the Deer Lodge, the exterior was much more primitive than we expected. Once we viewed the menu, and enjoyed our meals we had a completely new impression. The food selection was quite impressive and everything we ordered was outstanding. I'll definitely stop in again when in Ojai. more

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3 of 5 stars
mickey1991   53 contributions
Los Angeles
Aug 29, 2009

Have eaten here a couple of times and it's nothing special. The atmosphere can be really off the wall at times. more

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4 of 5 stars
Darktoo   1 contribution
Ventura
Jun 10, 2009

Meandering rustic sooth and sun-swallowed echoes seem to drizzle down over the heavy gray stone entry ways. There is a shimmering glitter of scooter jewelry adorning the shoulders of the 33 on most afternoons and leather and denim armor adorns those who slip from the highway's smile to stop here for a glutton's feast and to sip something cold enough... more

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1 of 5 stars
FindingOjai   6 contributions
Ojai, CA
May 28, 2009

I live in this town and there are tons of great places to eat and drink. The Deer Lodge is not one of them. We've been here a handful of times and always had a mediocre experience. The last straw for me was this past Monday night. We came in, the bartender said "Sit anywhere," handed us menus from across... more

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3 of 5 stars
jwojaiarts   1 contribution
ojai, CA
May 8, 2009

My family & friends were looking forward to going to The Deer Lodge but we're extremely disappointed. The waitress was not pleasant and it took forever to get our food. Then we had to listen to this guy playing the guitar and sing. It was actually embarrassing sitting there while this so call singer/musician performed. We ended up asking to... more

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1 of 5 stars
cree8joy   1 contribution
Santa Barbara
Feb 3, 2008
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The food was good, but it was hard to even notice considering the service was absolutely non-existent. I had made reservations for 5:00pm, as it was a special family occasion. We walked in right at 5:00, there were only 2 tables taken-- one being the table I had requested. The employees seemed unphased that we had reservations and were clueless... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 20, 2007

Definitely has its own style, but if you like Biker Chic... more

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5 of 5 stars
ameejana   1 contribution
ojai
Apr 8, 2007

The Deer Lodge is awesome! So authenic, fabolous service, and amazing food! They have an awesome bluegrass night too every Thursday with live bluegrass music, and a "dixie chicken fry" menu. Weekends they also have great live blues, funk, classic rock bands. Food is always great-- my favorite is the steak specials, and their seared ahi tuna appetizer. Here's their... more

Wonderful
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5 of 5 stars
meeshb   11 contributions
moorpark,ca
Jan 2, 2007

We have eaten at the Deer Lodge several times in the past and decided to spend New Years with them this year. Wow it was wonderful! It is an old hunting lodge turned restaurant. Dinner is always outstanding New Years was no exception. They served an exquisit lamb, the biggest lobster I've seen in ages and the filet was out... more

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Deer Lodge Address

2261 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023-1616
Tel: (805) 646-0611
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.