Sep 25, 2011
Pretty much describes this marvelous spot "Cuisine is cuisine but the Ranch House is original." Paul Newman 1996 One of the inventors of California Cuisine, since 1955.They have an on site herb garden,a Tea House & a bakery. The menu is very seasonal. Some of the bet items are:Shrimp Remoulade, Large prawns served chilled with a sauce made of green onions, celery, cilantro, dijon mustard and olive oil. Wild Mushroom Strudel Shitake, portabello & morel mushrooms sauteed with fresh herbs & onion wrapped in filo dough and baked - mushroom & wine cream sauce. Ojai Escargot Fresh Ojai escargot sauteed and served au cremè with garlic, white wine and parsley. Grilled Quail Salad A semi-boned quail marinated in red wine, dijon mustard, fresh thyme and honey, grilled and served with assorted baby lettuce & pine nuts tossed in toasted sesame oil & gingered rice vinaigrette. Rack of Lamb Rubbed with olie oil, garlic and rosemary - broiled and roasted served with an oyster mushroom cream sauce. Grilled Diver Scallops U-10 diver scallops grilled and served on lightly curried sweet corn sauce with dry vermouth - basil infused oil and shredded bok choy. You have to save room for dessert. Sorbets from Dallas,& baked items made in house and McConnell's Ice Cream from Santa Barbara.

Sep 25, 2011
Most of the 2 & 4 person tables are located outdoors surrounded by lush greenery & trickling streams.The Best Places To Kiss in Southern California (4 Lips rating)

Sep 25, 2011
The wine list is approximately 650 labels; which should please any wine fan.

Sep 25, 2011
Sunday brunch at the Ranch House is superb