The following is a list of some popular dining establishments close to Thomas Aquinas College, California, based on recommendations from members of the College’s faculty and staff:

 

Santa Paula (5 miles Southeast of the College)

  • El Pescador — Mexican and seafood
    322 S. Peck Rd
    805-525-8846
  • Enzo’s Italian Restaurant — Italian and continental cuisine
    Glen Tavern Inn
    134 N. Mill St.
    805-933-5550
  • Chapala — 75-year-old, family-owned Mexican restaurant
    245 S. 10th St.
    805-525-2813
  • Garden Market — small Mexican grocery and butcher shop, famous for takeout burritos
  • 449 N. 10th St.
  • Hozy’s Grill — American cuisine, cozy atmosphere
    1760 E. Lemonwood Dr.
    805-525-1068
  • Rabalais Bistro — Cajun cuisine and coffee shop
    861 E Main St.
    805-525-2109
  • Tia Babe’s Restaurante Grill — family-owned Mexican restaurant
    125 S. 10th St.
    805-525-5441
  • Tlaquepaque Restaurant — casual Mexican dine-in and take-out
    120 S Mill St.
    805-933-5535

 

Ojai (12 miles west of the College)

  • Azu — fresh local menu inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine
    457 E. Ojai Ave.
    805-640-7987
  • Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta — Italian
    3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd.
    805-646-6116
  • The Deer Lodge — “farm to table dining,” lodge experience
    2261 Maricopa Hwy.
    805-646-4256
  • Ojai Cafe Emporium — breakfast and lunch only, bakery and coffee bar
    108 S. Montgomery St.
    805-646-2723
  • Papa Lennon’s — casual Italian and pizza
    515 West El Roblar
    805-640-7388
  • Rainbow Bridge Ojai — all-natural deli and food store
    211 E. Matilija
    805-646-6623
  • The Ranch House — gourmet cuisine, garden setting
    102 Besant Road
    805-646-2360
  • Sea Fresh — seafood, oyster and sushi bar
    533 E. Ojai Ave.
    805-646-7747
  • The Village Jester — Pub and restaurant, live music
    139 E Ojai Ave.
    805-640-8001

 

Ventura (20 miles southwest of the College)