Located at 457 E Ojai Ave in Ojai, California, The Dutchess is a welcoming Burmese restaurant that brings together flavorful dining, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you are joining friends for a leisurely brunch, stopping in for a quick bite, enjoying a business lunch, or settling in for a romantic dinner, The Dutchess offers a versatile setting for every occasion.
Its casual, cozy, and trendy character makes it equally comfortable for solo diners, couples, families, and groups, while its counter service and welcoming seating options make enjoying a meal convenient and approachable.
Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy the restaurant according to their schedule. The menu features comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, and quick bites, alongside coffee, tea, beer, cocktails, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.
Customers also praise the great cocktails, carefully selected wine list, excellent coffee, broad tea selection, and memorable desserts. With breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, and dessert available, The Dutchess is a dependable choice whether you are starting the day, meeting friends, celebrating a special occasion, or looking for a satisfying evening meal.
A fireplace adds to the inviting atmosphere, while the on-site bar gives guests another reason to linger.
Service is a central part of the experience, with customers highlighting the restaurant’s fast service and local specialties. The Dutchess is rated 4.40 out of 5 based on 628 reviews, reflecting a strong record of customer satisfaction. Accessibility is thoughtfully supported through a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet.
The restaurant also provides gender-neutral toilets and restroom facilities for added comfort and convenience. Dinner reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted, though guests should be aware that a wait is common during busy periods. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
To plan your visit, call +1 805-640-7987 or stop by The Dutchess in Ojai for a flavorful, comfortable, and memorable dining experience.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Dutchess
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Bonito Coffee Roaster's brewed coffee
Bonito Coffee Roaster's brewed coffee
1 part Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso and 3 parts steamed milk
chilled, brewed Bonito Coffee Roaster's coffee served over ice.
Double shot of Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso topped with hot water
Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso
Organic milk with your choice of whole or non fat
Equal parts Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso and steamed milk, also known as a Cortado
Bonito Coffee Roaster's house made cold brewed coffee
Organic milk with your choice of whole or non fat
Double shot of Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso topped with hot water
Bonito Coffee Roaster's drip coffee topped with steamed milk
Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso topped with a splash of steamed milk
Organic milk with your choice of whole or non fat
Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso topped with even layers of steamed and foamed milk
Bonito Coffee Roaster's house made cold brewed coffee
Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso topped with steamed milk and a light layer of foam
Organic milk with your choice of whole or non fat
Cold milk poured over ice and topped with Bonito Coffee Roaster's espresso
House made hot chocolate
Bonito Coffee Roaster’s decaf offering is a distinguished blend of the Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica varietals. The coffee is grown in the Unión Juárez region of Chiapas in southern Mexico. Upon harvest the coffee is fully washed and then dried in the sun. Before it arrives at Bonito for roasting, the green coffee is processed in Mexico by Royal Coffee to remove the caffeine content. The coffee is soaked in pools of water to expand its pores and to allow a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles to extract the caffeine. To maintain quality and flavor, the coffee is then redried and bagged before transport. The end result is a delightfully flavorful roast which is very versatile across brewing methods. In the cup you will find notes of nutmeg, vanilla, and dark chocolate. For a rich, smooth coffee experience without the buzz, order a bag of Bonito Coffee’s fully washed, sun dried Decaf today!
Origin: Madriz, Nicaragua and Ahuachapan, El Salvador Roaster’s Notes: Hazelnut, plum, toasted almonds 12oz bag.
cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, chili flakes, shallot oil, ginger, garlic
Dark chocolate dominates the front palate of this French roast and is highlighted by mid-palate notes of toasted nuts, before finishing with a pleasant hint of light honey. Dark Beetle accomplishes the impossible by balancing all of the best aspects of a dark roasted coffee with the subtlety of the washed Caturra and Catuai varietals. This is partly achieved by sourcing some of the most outstanding green coffee available in Nicaragua. Finca Las Brumas, along with its sister coffee farm, Finca Los Congos, is located in the region of Ocotal in northwestern Nicaragua. The staff on the farm are well trained in micro-lot picking, carefully combing the plants for only the ripest coffee cherries and leaving the rest on the tree to continue to develop. Small batch roasting then guarantees consistently great-tasting coffee that you will find yourself brewing repeatedly throughout the day, as much for the aroma as for the bold flavor.
Tamai Farms strawberries, organic sugar, organic lemon juice, rose geranium
cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, chili flakes, shallot oil, ginger, garlic
Dark chocolate dominates the front palate of this French roast and is highlighted by mid-palate notes of toasted nuts, before finishing with a pleasant hint of light honey. Dark Beetle accomplishes the impossible by balancing all of the best aspects of a dark roasted coffee with the subtlety of the washed Caturra and Catuai varietals. This is partly achieved by sourcing some of the most outstanding green coffee available in Nicaragua. Finca Las Brumas, along with its sister coffee farm, Finca Los Congos, is located in the region of Ocotal in northwestern Nicaragua. The staff on the farm are well trained in micro-lot picking, carefully combing the plants for only the ripest coffee cherries and leaving the rest on the tree to continue to develop. Small batch roasting then guarantees consistently great-tasting coffee that you will find yourself brewing repeatedly throughout the day, as much for the aroma as for the bold flavor.
Single-Varietal, washed Catuai from Mauricio Paguaga’s farm Finca L’Andrea, in the region Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. Grown at an elevation of 1350 meters. This coffee is a crowd favorite as an approachable and consistent cup from Finca L’Andrea. The region is known for its high quality small lots of coffee. This coffee is wonderfully balanced and approachable with a nice acidity and sweet caramel backbone. As a kid, Carlos would venture away from his home and ride his bike to swim in the waterfalls located in the area, right above the town of Mozonte, meaning people between the water and the hills. Roaster’s Notes: Caramel, malt, grapefruit. Medium to full-body, medium acidity. 12oz bag.
Bonito Coffee Roaster’s decaf offering is a distinguished blend of the Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica varietals. The coffee is grown in the Unión Juárez region of Chiapas in southern Mexico. Upon harvest the coffee is fully washed and then dried in the sun. Before it arrives at Bonito for roasting, the green coffee is processed in Mexico by Royal Coffee to remove the caffeine content. The coffee is soaked in pools of water to expand its pores and to allow a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles to extract the caffeine. To maintain quality and flavor, the coffee is then redried and bagged before transport. The end result is a delightfully flavorful roast which is very versatile across brewing methods. In the cup you will find notes of nutmeg, vanilla, and dark chocolate. For a rich, smooth coffee experience without the buzz, order a bag of Bonito Coffee’s fully washed, sun dried Decaf today!
braised local greens, cal rose rice (vegan, gluten-free) Allergies: legumes, coconut, allium
tandoori yogurt-marinated organic half chicken, zucchini and romano beans, creamy tikka masala, cucumber raita and coconut cumin rice (gluten-free) Allergies: dairy, allium, nightshade
braised local greens, cal rose rice (vegan, gluten-free) Allergies: legumes, coconut, allium
Rosie's tandoori yogurt marinated chicken, garlic confit, tikka masala, gai lan (gluten-free)
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
This tart & jammy, deep crimson potion is blended masterfully as a healing potion high in vitamin C while being deliciously caffeine-free.
Organic Magic Hour Dutchess Blend ice tea
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that america loves.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Organic Magic Hour Dutchess Blend ice tea
This tart & jammy, deep crimson potion is blended masterfully as a healing potion high in vitamin C while being deliciously caffeine-free.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
8oz. of Ojai grown, freshly squeeze orange juice
1L Bottle of San Pellegrino sparkling water
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
1L Bottle of Acqua Panna still water
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that america loves.
A naturally caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich and mood-boosting tea consisting of organic cinnamon, organic chicory root, roasted carob, organic dandelion root, organic ashwagandha, organic milk thistle, cocoa nibs, natural, plant-derived flavor extracts.
Organic Magic Hour Coconut Chai with your choice of organic milk or house made almond milk
Magic Hour's Ti Quan Yin Tea with the enlivening scents of orchid, peach and cherry blossom and hints of lotus & fresh rain, is world famous for its elegant flavor and mood-heightening qualities. It is highly prized for both its refinement and wellness benefits.
Round, bold & rich with hints of chocolate & vanilla. Perfectly balanced blend of Puerh probiotic-rich black tea blended with bright Biodynamic Sri Lankan tea then sprinkled with sunshine from Rwandan black teas. Bourbon vanilla & pomegranate extract create a subtle & harmonious healthy and deeply satisfying alternative to your morning coffee.
Caffeine-free Mantra Mint Herbal Tea is a rejuvenating and relaxing elixir combining adaptogenic Ashwagandha, cooling Peppermint, sweet Rose and comforting Vanilla to nourish the body, and enhance your ability to go with the flow, adapting to changing times with ease & grace.
This rare offering is produced from carefully selected leaf sets, consisting of buds and tender first-leaf sets. It is then scented with the highest quality jasmine blossoms, which are later painstakingly removed to ensure that the quality of the leaf is represented in the cup.
Earthy, spicy with a hint of sweetness. Using Pondicherry black turmeric.
Organic Magic Hour Matcha with your choice of organic milk or house made almond milk
An unparalleled quality tea for the bright and bold, consisting of organic Rwandan black tea, organic puerh, organic idulgashinna black tea, organic yin zhen silver needle white tea, and essential oil of bergamot.
Queen of the Tropics is an energy-boosting and cleansing blend of gorgeous tropical fruits, wild roses, and Garcinia Cambogia. Sip the best alternative to Rosé wine hot or iced any time of day to unleash the Queen in you!
Caffeine-free Mantra Mint Herbal Tea is a rejuvenating and relaxing elixir combining adaptogenic Ashwagandha, cooling Peppermint, sweet Rose and comforting Vanilla to nourish the body, and enhance your ability to go with the flow, adapting to changing times with ease & grace.
Magic Hour's Ti Quan Yin Tea with the enlivening scents of orchid, peach and cherry blossom and hints of lotus & fresh rain, is world famous for its elegant flavor and mood-heightening qualities. It is highly prized for both its refinement and wellness benefits.
This rare offering is produced from carefully selected leaf sets, consisting of buds and tender first-leaf sets. It is then scented with the highest quality jasmine blossoms, which are later painstakingly removed to ensure that the quality of the leaf is represented in the cup.
A naturally caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich and mood-boosting tea consisting of organic cinnamon, organic chicory root, roasted carob, organic dandelion root, organic ashwagandha, organic milk thistle, cocoa nibs, natural, plant-derived flavor extracts.
Queen of the Tropics is an energy-boosting and cleansing blend of gorgeous tropical fruits, wild roses, and Garcinia Cambogia. Sip the best alternative to Rosé wine hot or iced any time of day to unleash the Queen in you!
An unparalleled quality tea for the bright and bold, consisting of organic Rwandan black tea, organic puerh, organic idulgashinna black tea, organic yin zhen silver needle white tea, and essential oil of bergamot.
Whole grain mustard, white cheddar, & black forest ham.
Cream cheese filling, guava butter, fresh passion fruit.
Fat Uncle Farms almond frangipane, brandy soak.
Goat cheese, dill, and chives.
curried potatoes, cilantro, and split peas - served with housemade tomato jam.
House laminated butter croissant.
cinnamon, brown sugar, orange zest
Housemade spiced apple butter, cider glaze.
Valrhona 66% chocolate.
wok-fired yellow sweet corn, yellow wax beans, fermented black bean paste, garlic chili crisp, fresh lime juice (vegan)
fermented tea leaf salad, cabbage, tomatoes, Burmese nut mix (vegan, gluten-free)
rice salad, cabbage, Burmese nut mix, spicy herb chutney (vegan, gluten free)
Weiser Farms Piel de Sapo melon, Regier Family Farms yellow peaches, cantaloupe, Burmese nut mix, pickled ginger, makrut lime leaf-chili vinaigrette (contains fish sauce) gluten-free
Butter, sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, spelt flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, 68% Tcho chocolate.
pressed chickpea, tamarind chutney (vegan, gluten-free)
Weiser Farms potatoes, herb aioli, masala spice (av, gf)
tandoori oven bread, garlic herb butter Allergies: Dairy, gluten, eggs
tandoori oven bread, garlic herb butter Allergies: Dairy, gluten, eggs
pressed chickpea, tamarind chutney (vegan, gluten-free)
yogurt, mint, cilantro
spicy ghee, fried shallots (gf, av)
Organic petaluma butter
braised Darby's farm gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with garlic and chili (gluten-free)
(v, gf)
Weiser Farms potatoes
house made sourdough bread with seasonal jam
long grain basmati rice
organic Petaluma butter
yogurt, mint, cilantro
Gluten Free, Nut Free Allergens: Dairy, Egg
Naturally leavened sourdough baguette.
1kg house made sourdough loaf.
fried, smashed Weiser potatoes, garlic aioli, salt (av)
housemade lentils and jasmine rice (v)
fried, smashed Weiser potatoes, garlic aioli, salt (av)
housemade lentils and jasmine rice (v)
2 fried tenders with jasmine rice
Weiser Farms potatoes, Niman Ranch bacon, tomato chutney, sourdough toast, two sunny side eggs
chicken broth rice porridge, green onion, garlic chili crisp (gluten free)
sunny egg, gruyere, arugula, pickled onions, horseradish-garlic aioli, sesame bun
roast eggplant and bell peppers, pickled red onion, hummus, persian cucumber; served on a grilled naan wrap (contains: allium, gluten, nightshades)
fermented tea leaves, napa cabbage, tomatoes, peanuts, fried shallots, fried garlic, serrano chilis (vegan, gluten-free) Allergies: allium, sesame, legumes, peanut Can be removed: sesame (no sesame)
chopped Darby’s Farm lettuces, shaved carrots, peanut tamarind dressing (vegan & gluten-free)
Marinated chicken breast, avocado, cucumber (gluten-free)
curried red lentils, Calrose rice, Burmese nut mix, sesame seeds, garlic chili crisp (vegan & gluten-free)
Rosie's organic boneless chicken thigh, lemongrass buttermilk brine, cabbage slaw, pickled onion, Yangon chili sauce, sesame milk bun. Served with Darby's lettuces & creamy peanut dressing
organic yogurt, seasonal fruit, house-made granola, chia pudding, strawberry butter, Bill's Bees Honey (gluten-free, available vegan)
Hear from our valued guests
This is a MUST VISIT restaurant if you are in Ojai. We ordered the naan bread, crispy rice salad and pork belly with noodles. So delicious and savory and the ethnic collaboration is just fantastic. Don't miss out on the fact that they also have an amazing breakfast menu available as well! Our server, Gabriel, was fantastic and did a great job highlighting the details of the menu.
Love these breakfast here. Their homemade sourdough bread is tasty, moist and spongy. Ask them for chili oil it is good on any dishes.
My bff and I came here, and we had rice, spicy chicken, lentils, and a chicken burger. This restaurant has a Michelin star, and the food was outstanding. It's clean, well-organised, and roomy. The employees put forth a lot of effort, and their service is outstanding. Some of the dishes are a combination of Californian and Burmese cuisine, and I think you'll love them. Highly recommended.
Great food, great waitstaff! The restaurant looks small from the outside but surprisingly huge inside with outdoor seating as well.
Michael was a wonderful server, we sat on the back patio and enjoyed a shared plate. Spicy Chicken & Scallion Waffles were a perfect mix of sweet and savory. A must if you’re in Ojai, call ahead and reserve a table. Insider trick.
Honestly, this lunch meal was EXCELLENT. We got the fried chicken sando(I didn’t know fried could taste so FRESH) and cod salad, plus a lemon pistachio cake…the environment is eclectic and homey all while remaining upscale. The staff was kind and helpful too. I’d eat here every day if I could. You can tell the owners and kitchen really care about the food as an experience not just flavors fumbled together. I highly recommend stopping by for a unique and balanced meal you won’t forget.
This is a beautiful spot with friendly wait-staff, good food, and lovely pastries. We've had coffee, pastries and entrees there. All delicious! We did feel they didn't check on tables at all except to bring food, and when a tip is for service, it didn't seem adequate. When my friend got eggs with runny whites, she had to bring it in and find someone to tell so they could cook them a little more. We enjoy the atmosphere and options.
After a long work trip, ending the day at Duchess in Ojai felt nothing short of magical. What a beautiful restaurant, the food was absolutely delicious, and the staff went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. Every detail was on point exactly what I needed to unwind. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food and amazing service in a peaceful setting.
Outstanding food quality and service. Tomato chutney was the star of the show. Tons of options for gluten free pastry. Lovely wine selection.
The hype is real. The food is phenomenal. Get the Burmese fried chicken sandwich and add an egg! The Burmese flavors and chili flavor really compliments the chicken. I couldn't decide between the chicken sandwich or the chicken and waffles so we got the scallion waffle on the side. Really glad we did bc the waffle was savory, one of a kind. The ambiance of the patio is also really nice and relaxing. There was a beautiful flowerpot next to our table that invited a beautiful hummingbird to join us for brunch. 3 stars on service bc it took a long time to get drinks after we sat and idk if we changed waiters but ultimately we had to flag down multiple people besides our original waiter to get service. It was very busy so I imagine the wait staff are juggling multiple tables. This place also imposes a 4% "health fee" for employees. I'm always annoyed at seeing this as a separate line item, just include it into the price of the food.
Common questions about The Dutchess
The Dutchess is located at 457 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023, United States, Ojai, CA, United States.
You can reach The Dutchess by calling +1 805-640-7987.
The Dutchess has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 628 customer reviews.
The Dutchess features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Dutchess features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
The Dutchess features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Dutchess features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Dutchess features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Dutchess features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Dutchess features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Dutchess features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
The Dutchess features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy.
The Dutchess features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
The Dutchess features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
The Dutchess features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Dutchess features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Dutchess features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking.
The Dutchess features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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