Ojai Mountain Farm is a farm-to-table restaurant at 242 E. Ojai Ave. in downtown Ojai’s historic Arcade, supplied by an organic regenerative farm on Sulphur Mountain. It opened to the public for dining on April 10, 2026, and its menu follows what the farm harvests each week.
Key Takeaways
- Ojai Mountain Farm is two places: a restaurant at 242 E. Ojai Ave. and a 65-acre farm on Sulphur Mountain, described in a 2026 Good Food Jobs listing as about 25 minutes from downtown Ojai.
- Published hours conflict across sources. Some report Friday through Sunday service, and a search listing for the official site also shows Thursday evenings. Confirm before you go.
- The menu is seasonal and tied to a weekly harvest. No source reviewed for this guide lists a fixed dish lineup or prices.
- Edible Santa Barbara identifies Tony Yanow as the person behind the restaurant, and the Ojai Vortex names Alex Hrivnak as co-founder and Farming Director.
- Coverage does not establish public tours of the Sulphur Mountain farm, so plan your visit around the restaurant.
- Ojai Vacation Home is a legally permitted, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom orchard house on Ojai’s East End that sleeps up to 5, with private chef dining available through yhangry.
Search results for this name tend to blend a downtown restaurant, a remote working farm, and unrelated Ojai businesses that also use the word mountain. This guide separates them, reconciles the conflicting hours that different outlets published, and shows how to fit a meal at Ojai Mountain Farm into a longer Ojai Valley stay.
At Ojai Vacation Home, a permitted rental on a citrus and avocado orchard in Ojai’s East End, guests ask us where to eat all year. A farm-driven restaurant that opened in April 2026 is now one of the first names that comes up, and we have opinions about how to approach it.
Timing matters here. Ventura County recorded 3.344 million visitors in 2026, with an average stay of 3.2 nights and an average party of 2.5 people, according to Visit California and Dean Runyan Associates. A long weekend is the typical Ojai trip, and a restaurant that serves mainly Thursday through Sunday needs to be planned for rather than stumbled into.
What Is Ojai Mountain Farm and How Does the Farm Connect to the Restaurant?
Ojai Mountain Farm is a farm-to-table restaurant and bar in downtown Ojai that cooks with produce grown at an organic regenerative farm on Sulphur Mountain. Local launch coverage reports that the farm is harvested weekly and that meals change with the season. Sol Haus Design describes the space as a seasonal kitchen, a bar, a small market, and a spirits shop.
Restaurant versus farm
The two halves of the business sit in different worlds. The restaurant occupies a historic arcade on Ojai Avenue. The farm is up on Sulphur Mountain, away from the foot traffic.
| Detail | Restaurant | Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Location | 242 E. Ojai Ave., historic Arcade | Sulphur Mountain, about 25 minutes from downtown (Good Food Jobs, 2026) |
| Size | Dining room, bar, small market | 65 acres, including 3.5 acres of mixed orchards and one acre in two vegetable gardens |
| Public access | Dine-in and takeout reported at opening | Public visits not established in available coverage |
The farm figures come from an employer description in a Good Food Jobs listing, not from a visitor guide, so treat them as a snapshot that may have changed. The same listing says the farm uses organic, permaculture, and regenerative methods.
Sol Haus Design says the interior draws on Scandinavian architecture and design. Set inside a historic arcade, that clean, pale look makes a deliberate contrast with the old downtown building around it.
Where Is the Ojai Mountain Farm Restaurant, and How Do You Reach It?
The Ojai Mountain Farm restaurant is at 242 E. Ojai Ave. in the Arcade, in the center of downtown Ojai. Edible Santa Barbara lists the phone number as 805-272-8217. The official website is ojaimountainfarm.com, and the Instagram account is @ojaimountainfarm.
Ojai Avenue is the main route through town, so you can’t miss the block. Our East End orchard house sits at the quieter eastern end of the valley, and the drive into town is straightforward. On summer weekend evenings, allow extra time for slower traffic and parking. If you plan to order from the spirits-focused bar, arrange a designated driver before you leave.
Parking and accessibility details were not documented in the coverage reviewed for this guide. Rather than guess, call the restaurant ahead if you need step-free access or have a large party. The Ojai dining guide covers other tables for date nights and big groups if this one is full.
The name is easy to mix up with other Ojai businesses that use the word mountain, such as Ojai Mountain Winery. Plug the street address into your map, not the name alone.
What Are the Ojai Mountain Farm Hours, and Why Do Sources Disagree?
Ojai Mountain Farm hours differ by source because the restaurant has adjusted its schedule since opening in April 2026. One local report gave 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, while a search listing for the official site shows Thursday from 4:30 to 11 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from noon to 11 p.m.
| Source | Reported schedule |
|---|---|
| Local launch report | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday |
| Edible Santa Barbara | 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday through Sunday |
| Official site (search listing) | Thursday 4:30 to 11 p.m.; Friday through Sunday noon to 11 p.m. |
| Ojai Vortex (launch coverage) | Friday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. until late evening |
The pattern is consistent even where the times are not: service concentrates Thursday or Friday through Sunday. No source reviewed lists Monday through Wednesday hours, so don’t plan a midweek dinner without calling first. Treat the official site as the tiebreaker, and phone 805-272-8217 if the page looks stale.
Reservations, patio and takeout
The Ojai Vortex reported that the restaurant took no reservations at opening and offered dine-in or takeout. That is launch-era information, not necessarily current policy. The same feature said a patio was still forthcoming. A City of Ojai Planning Commission item surfaced in research reports that a proposed outdoor dining expansion was denied as presented, so verify the outdoor seating situation before you count on it.
Our advice: go early on a Friday or Saturday if walk-in seating is still the rule, and bring a plan B for a long wait.
What Does Ojai Mountain Farm Have on the Menu?
The Ojai Mountain Farm menu is seasonal, built around produce harvested weekly from the restaurant’s Sulphur Mountain farm. No published source reviewed for this guide lists a fixed dish lineup or prices. The current menu on the official site is the only reliable reference.
That is why we won’t name a signature plate. A dish praised in an April 2026 social post may be gone by autumn, and recommending one by name would send you in looking for something that no longer exists. Ask your server what came off the mountain that week and order from that answer.
What the farm grows
The Good Food Jobs listing describes 3.5 acres converted to mixed orchards and one acre to two mixed vegetable gardens. No crop calendar has been published. Orchard fruit tends to arrive in the cooler months, while vegetable gardens turn over faster, so expect the menu to feel different from one visit to the next.
Sol Haus Design also describes a small market of sourced goods and a shop focused on organic, locally distilled spirits. If you want to bring something home, ask what the market currently carries.
Who Owns Ojai Mountain Farm Restaurant?
Edible Santa Barbara identifies Tony Yanow as the person behind Ojai Mountain Farm and describes his goal of bringing sustainable, community-facing food to the downtown Arcade. The Ojai Vortex names Alex Hrivnak as co-founder and Farming Director. Roles can change over time, so treat these as the ones reported around the 2026 opening.
Having a farming director among the co-founders suggests the farm is part of the business, not an outside supplier. That helps explain why the kitchen is tied to the weekly harvest instead of a fixed menu. It also means a quiet week on the mountain can shape a busy weekend downtown.
Can You Visit the Sulphur Mountain Farm Behind Ojai Mountain Farm?
The Sulphur Mountain farm behind Ojai Mountain Farm is a 65-acre working farm, roughly 25 minutes from downtown Ojai, according to a 2026 Good Food Jobs listing. None of the coverage reviewed establishes public tours or drop-in visits. Treat the restaurant as the public entry point and the farm as a private working site.
The listing describes views of the Pacific Ocean, the Channel Islands, and the Topa Topa mountains. It also mentions two farm dogs and a small chicken coop, which gives a sense of the scale: a working farm, not a visitor attraction.
Do not drive up the mountain looking for it. Directions and access were not published in the sources reviewed. If you want to see the land, call the restaurant, ask whether any farm events are scheduled, and wait for an invitation.
For a public walk with open views, use the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s Trail Finder instead. It maps preserves and routes you can walk without asking anyone’s permission.
What Is So Special About Ojai Beyond One Great Dinner?
Ojai is a small Ventura County valley town known for citrus orchards, the Topa Topa mountains, and the pink moment, the rose-colored glow that settles over the ridgeline near sunset. Ventura County travel spending reached $1.947 billion in 2026, up 1.9% year over year, according to Visit California and Dean Runyan Associates. Ojai takes a modest share of that, and it shows in the pace.
Ojai Mountain Farm fits the valley’s farm culture. Orchards, small growers, and seasonal markets are part of the landscape, which is why a restaurant cooking from a mountain farm feels at home here. Our guide to seasonal harvest festivals near Ojai covers the wider calendar.
One honest caveat: downtown Ojai gets busy on weekends, and the same Thursday-to-Sunday window that suits the restaurant suits every other visitor too. If you want the pink moment without a crowd, our guide to the best place to see the pink moment in Ojai has quieter options. For local trip planning, Ojai Visitors is the tourism resource to check.
How Do You Plan a Day Around Ojai Mountain Farm?
A day built around Ojai Mountain Farm works best as a morning outdoors followed by a late lunch or early dinner downtown. The restaurant’s reported hours run from late morning into the night Thursday or Friday through Sunday. Follow these steps for a relaxed Saturday.
- Confirm the day’s hours on ojaimountainfarm.com or by phone at 805-272-8217.
- Walk a flat morning loop at Ojai Meadows Preserve. Our Ojai Meadows Preserve guide covers the trails and birding, and the Trail Updates page lists closures.
- Stock the house with breakfast supplies using our Ojai grocery guide before the afternoon fills up.
- Arrive downtown for an early lunch or dinner, and ask what came from Sulphur Mountain that week.
- Walk the Arcade afterward and check the market for anything seasonal to take home.
- Return to the East End for sunset and, if the weather cooperates, the pink moment over the valley.
If you’d like wine on the same trip, the wine tasting guide for Ojai explains rooms and reservations. Book tastings for earlier in the day and keep dinner for last.
Where Should You Stay When You Visit Ojai Mountain Farm?
Staying on Ojai’s East End is the best way to pair a downtown meal with a slow evening in the valley. Ojai Vacation Home, nicknamed Pixie Palace, is a one-story ranch house with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and room for up to 5 guests, set on a working citrus and avocado orchard with views of the valley and mountains.
The orchard is a real one. It includes pixie tangerine, Meyer and Eureka lemon, and orange trees, plus pomegranate, a hachiya persimmon, and macadamia nut trees. Passion fruit vines grow along the tennis court fence. The vacation rental covers almost 2 acres, and the house is not shared; the lower acre is a separate nursery.
After a long dinner downtown, you’ll appreciate the 8-foot redwood hot tub, fire pit, fireplace, and hammocks. A clay tennis court and ping pong table cover the daytime. The home also has an EV charger, BBQ grill, washer and dryer, and pet-friendly policies. Organic bedding and towels, purified drinking water, and whole-house filtered water are standard, which helps because Ojai water is very hard and leaves mineral residue on dishes and fixtures.
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11 am. The property allows no parties and no smoking. Cancellations within 24 hours of booking receive a full refund; after that, bookings are non-refundable. The house can also be booked as a one-bedroom or two-bedroom configuration, and the one-bedroom setup sleeps 3.
Permit status is worth checking for any rental here. The City of Ojai says rentals of 30 days or less are prohibited in its residential and village mixed-use zones, with hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts exempt. Our rental is legally permitted through Ventura County, and unpermitted rentals risk being shut down. If you are comparing options, our guides to where to stay in Ojai and legal Ojai house rentals explain what to look for, and life on an Ojai ranch shows what an orchard stay feels like day to day.
On nights when you’d rather stay put, guests can arrange private chef dining through yhangry, from gourmet breakfasts and brunches to multi-course dinners, casual family meals, and BBQ feasts. It is a good fallback if Ojai Mountain Farm is closed on your arrival night. We are also happy to recommend restaurants during your stay.
Is Ojai Mountain Farm Worth Planning a Trip Around?
Ojai Mountain Farm is worth building a weekend around if you value seasonal cooking tied to a real farm. The restaurant at 242 E. Ojai Ave. opened in April 2026, runs mainly Thursday or Friday through Sunday, and has no fixed menu, so check the official site and call before you go.
Whatever brings you to the Ojai Valley, a clear plan for hours, access, and where you’ll sleep makes the difference between a good trip and a memorable one. After a morning on the trail and a dinner downtown, a quiet orchard property on the East End to return to improves the whole experience. As 2026 continues, expect the restaurant’s hours, patio, and policies to keep settling, so verify them close to your travel date.
If a quiet orchard escape sounds like what your group needs, the hammocks at Ojai Vacation Home are where guests tend to end up after a late dinner downtown. You can check current dates here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there vacation rentals, houses, or Airbnbs available for lodging in Ojai, California?
Yes. Ojai Vacation Home is a legally permitted vacation rental on Ojai’s East End, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house that sleeps up to 5 on a citrus and avocado orchard. The City of Ojai prohibits rentals of 30 days or less in residential and village mixed-use zones, so confirm permit status before booking any listing. Availability on booking platforms changes daily, so check current dates at ojaivacationhome.com.
What wine events happen in Ojai, California?
Wine events in Ojai change from year to year, and the research for this guide does not confirm a specific 2026 calendar. Ojai Visitors and individual tasting rooms publish current dates. Our wine tasting guide for Ojai explains how rooms and reservations typically work.
What is the official Ojai Mountain Farm website?
The official website is ojaimountainfarm.com, and the Instagram account is @ojaimountainfarm. Edible Santa Barbara lists the restaurant’s phone number as 805-272-8217. Use the official site for the current menu and hours.
Is Ojai Mountain Farm open today?
The answer depends on the day, because published schedules differ. Sources reviewed list service Friday through Sunday, and one search listing for the official site also shows Thursday evenings. None list Monday through Wednesday, so check ojaimountainfarm.com or call before you travel.
Does Ojai Mountain Farm take reservations?
At opening, the Ojai Vortex reported that the restaurant did not accept reservations and offered dine-in or takeout. That was launch-era information and may have changed. Call 805-272-8217 to confirm the current policy and whether outdoor seating is available.
Where should you stay near Ojai Mountain Farm?
Ojai Vacation Home is a permitted, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch house on a working orchard in Ojai’s East End, close to downtown, with an 8-foot redwood hot tub, a clay tennis court, and room for up to 5 guests. It suits couples, families, and small groups who want privacy after dinner. Other lodging options are covered in our where-to-stay guide for Ojai.
Can you book a private chef at Ojai Vacation Home?
Yes. Guests can arrange private chef dining through yhangry, from gourmet breakfasts and brunches to multi-course dinners, casual family dinners, and BBQ or grilled meals. It is a useful option on nights when Ojai Mountain Farm is closed or you’d rather stay on the orchard.
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