We are locals in the Ojai Valley and used to enjoy the Deer Lodge. It changed ownership approx. five years ago and its just awful now. Poorly managed and under-staffed. Food quality is very un-even & over-priced fro what you get. Can't recommend it now but we hear that its is changing ownership and we're hoping for the best. More

We used to love eating here on Thursday nights when they had their fried chicken special, complete with a variety of dipping sauces & their wonderful jalapeno cornbread. A country/Western or bluegrass band played that night as well, making it a very fun evening. After not going for a while, we recently tried it again on a Thursday evening &... More

Rustic and olde world! Lots of Bikers on Sundays. Great Food and wonderful atmosphere. Something a little different! More

We have been going here for years for dinner. it has changed hands a few times in the past so many years but now it has not changed for the better. the environment and some of the staff is still really good but the feel and atmosphere is not the same. the menu has changed... some for the worse. prices... More

OK for a quick drink. Crowded with bikers and others. Food poor. More

After we were done with dinner, our party wanted to stick around for just a few more minutes because live music was almost ready to start. The manager came to our table and told us to move somewhere else after he saw we paid for our dinner. He lost my whole family as customers and not a good review from... More

Want to feel like you've gone 1000 miles from L.A....come to the deer lodge. Food is always tasty and fresh and the atmosphere rustic and charming. Prices are fair and service has been good every time I've been there....which is often over the years. More

You can go into any back woods countryside and expect your roadhouse. That's what this place is. Very few times you will find a five star restaurant in an area located on a two lane highway nestled in a very suburban neighborhood. That restaurant WON'T have the traffic required to stay open very long. The old fashioned rough hewn wood... More

I tend to go to this restaurant (and biker stop) on Sunday afternoons when most of the biker crowd shows up. In general I like the food whether it be from the regular menu or from the special BBQ menu they serve on Sunday afternoons. The atmosphere is rustic and reminiscent of a hunting lodge. It's especially nice on a... More