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Welcome to Joplins, your go-to spot for a lively casual dining experience! Here, the music is loud, the drinks are flowing, and the food is exceptional. Under the guidance of Chef Saw Naing, known for his work at The Dutchess and Tallula’s, our menu features mouthwatering burgers , BBQ and outrageous milkshakes that are sure to impress. Enjoy our extensive non-alcoholic options alongside a great selection of beers and wines. Join us at Joplins for a fun night out filled with fantastic food, refreshing drinks, and an atmosphere that’s always buzzing. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 715 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 798-9053
Website: http://joplinsojai.com/
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Harold Champion Jr
As soon as we park in the back, I know we where at the right place for BBQ, there was a stack of red oak and huge smoker as you walk to the front. You order at the window before you sit down. We had 1/2 smoked chicken with coleslaw and cornbread, with lemonade. The chicken was moist and fell of the bone. I usually don’t like coleslaw but this was good, and cornbread was just the way I like it.
… moreJoel Dixon
My husband and I came in right when Joplin’s opened, and instantly fell in love with the gothic rock-and-roll vibe. It’s such a true reflection of the owners—cool, welcoming, and absolutely full of personality. This is the kind of place where you instantly feel safe and included, where all people are welcome (yes, even the pop lovers).
Now, the burger… yes. It’s so good I genuinely considered ordering a second while I was still eating the first. They know how brisket should be made, they know their sides, and they clearly know what they’re doing in the kitchen.
Ojai is lucky to have these two dedicated hospitality talents. They’re bringing a much-needed edge to the community, and you can feel how much heart they’re pouring into creating something special for everyone to enjoy. Highly recommend.
… moreNow, the burger… yes. It’s so good I genuinely considered ordering a second while I was still eating the first. They know how brisket should be made, they know their sides, and they clearly know what they’re doing in the kitchen.
Ojai is lucky to have these two dedicated hospitality talents. They’re bringing a much-needed edge to the community, and you can feel how much heart they’re pouring into creating something special for everyone to enjoy. Highly recommend.
Lailani Pua
The food was divine and made to perfection – shoutout to Chef Saw! Brittany was so nice and very funny – that lady has got some jokes up her sleeve. Music was banging and the projector was a nice touch! Loved seeing all the pictures and records on the walls. Joplin’s is the place to go for tasty BBQ!
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Concerned…showed up in Ojai at noon on a busy Saturday. Entered Joplin’s to find it empty??? The waitress was very nice and I placed my order for their 14 hour smoked brisket, some corn bread, and some potato salad. Very dark inside by the booths with fairly loud classic rock playing. Fine as I am a fan, but would have been an issue if I was trying to have a conversation. I think a blues vibe would have been better. JMO. Ok, so I know good BBQ (been to all the top spots in Austin,TX and other similar areas). So I was excited to hopefully find some great locally smoked brisket; the meat was tender, juicy, good smoke, but way too salty for my taste. Probably the bark. An easy adjustment that should be investigated. I did not care for their potato salad. Too much going on here. The highlight was their cornbread. Loved it! I honestly think the prices were the culprit causing the empty house. Maybe if we’re talking Franklin’s or Terry Blacks… I’ll give the ribs a try next time.
… moreBill Hornstein
Hidden in plain sight in Ojai like a well-kept secret shared only between vinyl freaks and carnivorous mystics, Joplin’s BBQ hits like a blues riff in the middle of a séance. You don’t just walk in—you slide in, through the sound of Janis Joplin howling from the speakers and the warm hum of a Guinness draft poured by someone who knows damn well what they’re doing. This place doesn’t pretend. It lives.
The walls? A shrine. Photos of rock ’n’ roll icons stare down at you with the cool detachment of legends who’ve seen some things. Janice. Hendrix. Joan. Keith. You’re not eating in a BBQ joint—you’re dining in the Church of Feedback and Char. And the bathrooms? Let’s just say you’ve never seen anything like them. Part art installation, part fever dream. More soul in those stalls than most cities put in their downtowns.
And the smash burger? A full-blown epiphany between two buns. Seared edges that crackle like vinyl static, flavor tuned to some primal frequency you forgot existed. Nothing overdone, nothing predictable—just beef, fire, alchemy. It didn’t taste like any smash burger I’ve had, and I’ve eaten enough to be on a watchlist.
The staff? Like roadies who’ve retired into hospitality—chill, sharp, and dialed into the vibe. No fake script, no chain-store grins. Just humans doing it right, with rock in their veins and smoke in the air.
Joplin’s is a mood, a memory, and a meal all wrapped in one. You come for the burger, you stay for the music, and you leave wondering if you dreamed the whole thing.
… moreThe walls? A shrine. Photos of rock ’n’ roll icons stare down at you with the cool detachment of legends who’ve seen some things. Janice. Hendrix. Joan. Keith. You’re not eating in a BBQ joint—you’re dining in the Church of Feedback and Char. And the bathrooms? Let’s just say you’ve never seen anything like them. Part art installation, part fever dream. More soul in those stalls than most cities put in their downtowns.
And the smash burger? A full-blown epiphany between two buns. Seared edges that crackle like vinyl static, flavor tuned to some primal frequency you forgot existed. Nothing overdone, nothing predictable—just beef, fire, alchemy. It didn’t taste like any smash burger I’ve had, and I’ve eaten enough to be on a watchlist.
The staff? Like roadies who’ve retired into hospitality—chill, sharp, and dialed into the vibe. No fake script, no chain-store grins. Just humans doing it right, with rock in their veins and smoke in the air.
Joplin’s is a mood, a memory, and a meal all wrapped in one. You come for the burger, you stay for the music, and you leave wondering if you dreamed the whole thing.
Ruben Cortez
Payed a visit to this new gem because the great BBQ hunt continues. Stopped in for lunch Sunday afternoon and from the moment i stepped out of the car I could smell the intoxicating aroma and hear the incredible playlist. For those complaining about the music you would probably do better eating in your car at the crystal gallery down the street. Was greeted by the friendly staff and they walked us through the menu highlighting some of their proud favorites. My wife and I brought our appetite and we settled on a bevy of meats and sides. The sausage link had the best snap, the brisket was unctous, the ribs were delicate. Both bbq sauces changed the flavor profile of each bite allowing us to enjoy our meal in different and incredible ways. The sides…I can probably write a whole chapter on just how fabulous the sides were. I’m sorry if folks expect smoked beans out of a can or your mema’s yellow mustard potato salad, but these sides HIT! The potato salad was giving me samosa. The slaw was bright and acidic. The kimchi crushed your typical bread and butter pickle. Even though we were stuffed, we couldn’t step away without trying what the server touted as “the best milkshake”. It’s called the Thunderstruck and my wife and I polished this bad boy so quickly I think I swallowed the straw. The Namari (a complex N/A Amari) brought the wow factor in this decadent dessert. Please please please get this milkshake because she may have been write. This isn’t Lucille’s, this isn’t Texas, this isn’t what you expect from BBQ joints. This is just delicious food that feels like a love letter to smoke, meat, and punk rock.
… morechadwick bennett
Stopped by Joplins for lunch. We had brisket garlic noodle special, kimchi, cornbread, Marsala potato salad and a pulled pork sandwich. The food was incredible the standouts were the brisket noodles cornbread and potato salad. The pulled pork was tender and moist great sandwich the noodles were just plucking on my heart strings. The potato salad had an awesome flavor. We will be back!
… moreDavid Grondona
This was my first visit to Ojai, and I was fortunate to eat at Joplin’s! The Giant Beef Rib was in fact giant, and very delicious. I’m a big eater but I couldn’t finish the plate in one sitting haha. I tried three different bbq sauces, and three different hot sauces. I loved the mustard bbq sauce, and the jalapeño hot sauce.
The corn bread was phenomenal, unlike any corn bread I’ve had.
The air conditioning inside the restaurant was cold, the restaurant is super clean, plenty of off-street parking in the back, the music was great.
Perfect bbq restaurant in Ojai
… moreThe corn bread was phenomenal, unlike any corn bread I’ve had.
The air conditioning inside the restaurant was cold, the restaurant is super clean, plenty of off-street parking in the back, the music was great.
Perfect bbq restaurant in Ojai
Erich Groos
We have been exploring Ojai for 10 weeks of the last year and love this addition!! Pulled pork (we are from Tennessee’s and know our BBQ, especially pork) was fantastic. Sauces amazing, cornbread and banana pudding? OMG!! And to top it all off, a stir fried noodles and brisket that defied both the Asian and BBQ roots. Going to become a staple for us!!
… moreWilliam Burnette
Surprisingly good bbq (to not be in the South). Excellent choice of sauces. Great fries. Corn bread is a buttery winner. Better bok choy kimchi than your run of the mill bbq spot!
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