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Oak Pit

820 Ventura Ave, Oak View, California

3.0

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This stick-to-your-ribs joint on the road between Ojai and Ventura is worth building up an appetite for. The rust-colored shack doesn't have much going for it -- just some gingham curtains, a few tables indoors and out, and stacks ... more on Frommers

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Have eaten here several times and it's a small local place with very good BBQ food. more on TripAdvisor

The interior, while clean, gives the appearance of a carefully-adjusted rustic barn. more on insiderpages.com

There's a stage in the back outdoor eating area sometimes they have live music in the summer. more on Yahoo! Travel

The Oak Pit cleaned up and remodeled. more on Yahoo! Travel

It may be possible to eat a healthy meal there if you get a salad and unsweetened tea, but I wouldn't recomend it. more on insiderpages.com

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Very good BBQ on the way to Ojai. Have eaten here several times and it's a small local place with very good BBQ ... more on TripAdvisor

The RibEye sandwich is good, the waitress was attentive, so why only give 1 star? I called on Friday before Christmas to see if they have Gift Certificates to purchase for my father who lives nearby. ... more on TripAdvisor

Very good BBQ on the way to Ojai. Have eaten here several times and it's a small local place with very good BBQ ... more on TripAdvisor

The RibEye sandwich is good, the waitress was attentive, so why only give 1 star? I called on Friday before Christmas to see if they have Gift Certificates to purchase for my father who lives nearby. ... more on TripAdvisor

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Love it!: Real authentic Texas style barbecue! Our familes love to come visit so we can go to the Oak Pit! It is always ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Oak Pit Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Now occupying a building that I knew growing up as Cuddles' Doughnuts this is one of the best things in Oak View. Can't go wrong with any of the food here. Excellent ribs tri tip and roast pork. There's ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Oak Pit cleaned up and remodeled. It's warmer inside and there are waitresses now. Sadly the original Oak Pit's character left with the peanuts and the sawdust. We still stop ... more on Yahoo! Travel