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Azu

457 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023-2818
805-640-7987
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Ranked #15 of 66 restaurants in Ojai
Price range: 31 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: Tapas
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Fox St.
Transit: Bus stop across the street.
Description: Azu Mediterranean Restaurant - fine dining in the heart of the beautiful Ojai Valley. Chef Laurel Moore has created an eclectic California Spanish Menu inspired by traditional Spanish and Mediterranean Cuisine with fresh local California ingredients. Whenever possible Chef Moore grows her own produce in the Azu vegetable garden and carefully selects her meat and produce from local Ojai farms and ranches as much as possible. Serving an expansive wine list of local and international wines, featuring 25 wines by the glass and a vast, creative Spirit Selection. All Bread, Dessert and Gelato are made in House.
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Oxnard, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We loved this place the first time we went, but the second time not so much. The first time, the food was good and the server was attentive and helpful, but the second time we were stuck in the back dining area with lots of people and poor service.

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The Woodlands, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The hotel where we stayed did not think this restaurant would be a good option for our family, but we decided to chance it and eat there anyway. This is mostly a tapas restaurant with reasonable portions. They do offer meals for children such as pasta with red sauce or olive oil and cheese. My girls loved the pasta and... More

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Cardiff by the Sea, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Had lunch here with friends while on vacation recently and my only regret was that I live too far away to dine here regularly. Wonderful food, excellent service -- attentive without being intrusive, and a nice wine list. It was a perfect dining experience.

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Columbus, Ohio
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We enjoyed our meal and drinks - the restaurant was pricey but as we were there during happy hour it was a bit cheaper. Some of the tapas were excellent - dates, shrimp and lamb; others less so - the potatoes served with aioli were undercooked.

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Los Angeles, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The tapas are outstanding and the entrees perfect. Great ambiance, excellent service. A winner all around.

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Laguna Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had cocktails and appetizers here. We liked the atmosphere and were sorry we had plans to dine somewhere else. When we return to Ojai, we'll plan to eat here. The martinis were good. The margaritas were a bit weak. The calamari was superb.

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San Luis Obispo, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

During our 2-day trip to Ojai, we searched Yelp and Tripadvisor for restaurant recommendations. We find Yelp useful, but the reviewers are frequently pizza and hamburger oriented. Fortunately, we stumbled upon Azu, which was right up our alley: more upscale, adult in taste, high-quality food nicely presented in a tasteful refined atmosphere. (PLEASE don't bring your young children if they're... More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Had a very enjoyable dinner. The small plates are generous and everything well done. Nice atmosphere and attentive wait staff. We received an incorrect entree but it was quickly corrected and handled very nicely with complementary dessert. 30 percent off wine on Monday!

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connecticut
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37 reviews 37 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

just had dinner at azu with my wife and adult daughter. we shared a variety of small plates, as well as a larger salad and an entree. the dishes were all well prepared and flavorful. the mussels and the mushroom ravioli were standouts, and the chile relleno unique. highly recommended.

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Santa Maria, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Great place for dinner - our hostess was very friendly, the rolls were wonderful & warm, we had the seafood paella, and the artichoke caprese appetizer - both were wonderful. You have to try Laura's Mojito - the BEST drink I've ever had.

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