Rory's Place
Rory's Place serves California farm-to-table cooking with a raw bar, natural wine, craft cocktails, and Michelin Plate recognition from 2024 through 2026.
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- Address
- 139 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
- Phone
- (805) 798-9207
- Website
- rorysplaceojai.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
California farm-to-table raw bar
California farm-to-table with raw bar frames Rory's Place around coastal Californian cooking, sustainable seafood, and local sourcing. Natural wine and craft cocktails make it fit a planned dinner.
Seafood Tower and caviar pasta
Seafood Tower, caviar pasta, roasted half chicken, hanger steak, and charred cabbage with bottarga give the menu range across seafood, pasta, meat, and vegetable plates.
Esquire #13 and Michelin Plate run
Esquire placed Rory's Place at #13 among Best New Restaurants in 2023. Michelin Plate recognition followed in 2024, 2025, and 2026, making the recognition sustained.
Booking and Cost Snapshot
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory's Place | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Downtown Ojai, California Farm-to-Table with Raw Bar | |
| The Dutchess | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Downtown Ojai, Burmese-Californian with Indian Influences | |
| Hip Vegan | Downtown Ojai, Organic Vegan Café | $$ | , | |
| Ojai Rotie | $$ | , | historic downtown, French-Lebanese Rotisserie | |
| Nocciola | Old Town Ojai, Authentic Tuscan Italian | $$$ | , | |
| Olivella | $$$$ | Ojai Valley, California Italian Fine Dining |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
Michelin · 2026 Michelin Plate
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Esquire Best New Restaurants #13
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At a Glance
- Rustic
- Trendy
- Lively
- Bohemian
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Terrace
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Natural Wine
- Craft Cocktails
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Natural Wine
- Sustainable Seafood
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm rustic aesthetic with wide plank wood floors, exposed ducts, hanging pendants, custom woodwork, and a lively dining room filled with chatty patrons and nineties music; back patio with potted plants and string lights creates a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe.