The Dutchess

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $20,000 for off-peak dates, and $25,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 125 seated guests

About this venue

We're an all-day bakery, café and Burmese-Californian restaurant housed in a 1927-era building on the site of Ojai’s first bakery. Daytime features fresh breads, pastries and seasonal breakfast and lunch fare, while nighttime shifts into an energetic restaurant showcasing Burmese cuisine, alongside farmers’ market-driven cocktails, regional craft beers and small production wines. Everything is crafted from beautiful ingredients, with the majority coming from within 50 miles. The entire restaurant features historic-inspired pieces sourced from local sellers, California flea markets, antique stores and more, all balanced with a fresh, clean and airy look. The extensive and flexible layout makes it a perfect destination for hosting private dinners, cocktail parties, weddings and more, with the back dining room, bar and patio seating up to 125 or the entire restaurant accommodating up to 170 people. The bakery and kitchen can provide off-site catering for your celebrations.

Seated guest capacity

10-125

Venue type

Restaurants, Breweries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

457 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023

Our event spaces

Back Patio

A whimsical escape in the heart of Ojai

This partially-covered outdoor space features colorful Burmese umbrellas and twinkle lights strung above a brick patio.

Guest capacity

Up to 36 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Baraat, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Back Dining Room, Bar & Patio

A fun and whimsical culinary oasis in the heart of Downtown Ojai

Includes the entire back dining room with a dedicated bar, pool table and full patio.

Guest capacity

Up to 55 Seated

Up to 80 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Front Dining Table

Intimate and memorable, culinary experience in the heart of downtown Ojai

Located in our airy, light-filled front dining room, this is a lovely spot for intimate brunches, lunches and dinners.

Guest capacity

10-22 Seated

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Full Buyout

A whimsical, culinary oasis in the heart of downtown Ojai.

Includes the entire restaurant, with two bars located in the front and back, a back dining room with a pool table that can be arranged as a lounge-like space and the covered, back patio.

Guest capacity

Up to 125 Seated

Up to 170 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Back Patio

A whimsical escape in the heart of Ojai

This partially-covered outdoor space features colorful Burmese umbrellas and twinkle lights strung above a brick patio.

Guest capacity

Up to 36 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Baraat, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Back Dining Room, Bar & Patio

A fun and whimsical culinary oasis in the heart of Downtown Ojai

Includes the entire back dining room with a dedicated bar, pool table and full patio.

Guest capacity

Up to 55 Seated

Up to 80 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Front Dining Table

Intimate and memorable, culinary experience in the heart of downtown Ojai

Located in our airy, light-filled front dining room, this is a lovely spot for intimate brunches, lunches and dinners.

Guest capacity

10-22 Seated

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Full Buyout

A whimsical, culinary oasis in the heart of downtown Ojai.

Includes the entire restaurant, with two bars located in the front and back, a back dining room with a pool table that can be arranged as a lounge-like space and the covered, back patio.

Guest capacity

Up to 125 Seated

Up to 170 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat