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Saddle Peak Lodge

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419 Cold Canyon Rd
Calabasas, CA 91302

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Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
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Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA
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I have been going to Saddlepeak lodge for almost thirty years. I have gone on dates, had family celebrations and birthday celebrations. The last two times, however, have been di...

NEEDS LOTS OF IMPROVEMENT 1/22/2007

Saddle Peak has declined to the point where not even the lovely setting or interesting decor can justify a visit. The service is non-existent but I recommend you save yourself the effort of complaining because no one really seems to care. \r \r We were there in Dec. 06 and had to wait 45 minutes for reservation table. We then waited almost another 2 hours for our entrees, most of which arrived cold. The best they could do was to offer to take them back to the kitchen and""warm them up"". My ""foie gras"" appetizer ($21.) was a tasteless, refrigerated slice of gelatin. My husband reported that the caeser salad he had the day before at Disneyland was better than Saddle Peak's ($12). The ""hot granny smith apple pie"" was also served cold. We had to keep remining wait staff to bring niceties such as water, butter and silverware.\r \r On an amusement level, we were all entertained by staff members who devoted much effort to moving large pieces of furniture to and from the main dining room during prime time. Folks waiting in the bar had the best seats for this extravaganza as it involved moving large arm chairs up and down stairs.\r \r Finally, for those of you who enjoy camping, ( or are just tired of waiting for service) you may want to consider joining a Valet's family who appeared to sleeping in a running car parked next to his station. more
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Less than satisfactory. 12/23/2006

I was there in August 2006 for my daughters birthday and the service and food need improvement. Dinner for 4 was in the low $400's and I don?t mind paying for excellent food and service - which was not the case. The waitress was slow and forgetful. I asked the manager how long the waitress had been employed at the Lodge and his answer was many months and yes, she could improve - keeping an employee who is not cutting the mustard is just bad management. I had to ask at least three times for different condiments-water-and other beverages, the food was less than satisfactory the meat was chewy, the bus staff was slow. We dined outside and the scent of summer evening was nice but when I walked back into the Lodge the smell of old food was heavy in the air. The plants / trees need more attention, there was some type of plant / tree that had long thorns, and you guessed it, due to poor trimming / pruning I was hooked in the side of the face. I mentioned the injury to the manager and his comment was ""We pay a lot of money to have the plants and trees pruned and trimmed."" It is not how much you pay; it is how well you MANAGE! The location in the mountains and ambiance as a lodge is very good. Overall I would rate Saddle Peak Lodge as having less than satisfactory management (as per the Saddle Peak Lodge web site Ann G. Ehringer, Ph.D.\r is the owner), and absolutely less than satisfactory food and service. Thank you for taking the time to read this review. Pros: Nice Lodge, nice location Cons: Less than satisfactory management, service, and food more
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Less than satisfactory. 12/23/2006

I was there in August 2006 for my daughters birthday and the service and food need improvement. Dinner for 4 was in the low $400's and I don?t mind paying for excellent food and service - which was not the case. The waitress was slow and forgetful. I asked the manager how long the waitress had been employed at the Lodge and his answer was many months and yes, she could improve - keeping an employee who is not cutting the mustard is just bad management. I had to ask at least three times for different condiments-water-and other beverages, the food was less than satisfactory the meat was chewy, the bus staff was slow. We dined outside and the scent of summer evening was nice but when I walked back into the Lodge the smell of old food was heavy in the air. The plants / trees need more attention, there was some type of plant / tree that had long thorns, and you guessed it, due to poor trimming / pruning I was hooked in the side of the face. I mentioned the injury to the manager and his comment was "We pay a lot of money to have the plants and trees pruned and trimmed." It is not how much you pay; it is how well you MANAGE! The location in the mountains and ambiance as a lodge is very good. Overall I would rate Saddle Peak Lodge as having less than satisfactory management (as per the Saddle Peak Lodge web site Ann G. Ehringer, Ph.D. is the owner), and absolutely less than satisfactory food and service. Thank you for taking the time to read this review. Pros: Nice Lodge, nice location Cons: Less than satisfactory management, service, and food more
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Going Down Hill!!! 12/18/2006

I have been to this restaurant over the years but the service and food have gone down. My last visit this past Friday was so terrible that I almost got up a few times. The service at every level is terrible. Its a management problem. The poor waitress we had, was serving 10 tables with parties of 8 or more. Way too many and the bus staff just stands around looking. They are very unflexible with any alterations on the menu. I am not sure who the executive chef is but it maybe the Soup Guy from Seinfeld. Also, be careful not to be seated in the new "tent" outside. Cold and not very comfortable. Thank god we did not sit out there but I could only imagine paying over $100 a person and sitting in the cold. This restaurant is poorly run from the top down. Pros: Great Lodge Feel and Nice Decor Cons: Terrible Service !!! more
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Going Down Hill!!! 12/18/2006

I have been to this restaurant over the years but the service and food have gone down. My last visit this past Friday was so terrible that I almost got up a few times. The service at every level is terrible. Its a management problem. The poor waitress we had, was serving 10 tables with parties of 8 or more. Way too many and the bus staff just stands around looking. They are very unflexible with any alterations on the menu. I am not sure who the executive chef is but it maybe the Soup Guy from Seinfeld. Also, be careful not to be seated in the new ""tent"" outside. Cold and not very comfortable. Thank god we did not sit out there but I could only imagine paying over $100 a person and sitting in the cold. This restaurant is poorly run from the top down. Pros: Great Lodge Feel and Nice Decor Cons: Terrible Service !!! more
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Love, love, love this place! 11/24/2006

Wonderful every night, but the absolute best place in LA for Thanksgiving dinner. Four-course prix fixe menu with both traditional and out-of-the-ordinary options. Service is awesome. We had to wait a little (under ten minutes) for our 7:30 reservation and they gave us free drinks. Pros: interesting food, great atmosphere Cons: far away more
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Love, love, love this place! 11/24/2006

Wonderful every night, but the absolute best place in LA for Thanksgiving dinner. Four-course prix fixe menu with both traditional and out-of-the-ordinary options. Service is awesome. We had to wait a little (under ten minutes) for our 7:30 reservation and they gave us free drinks. Pros: interesting food, great atmosphere Cons: far away more
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Best of the Year??? 9/27/2006

Let's hope they've severly improved. My dad took me out to Saddle Peak Lodge a few years ago for my birthday. The hunting lodge atmosphere was interesting. I remember the wine being good, but the food was terrible. They had great atmosphere and service, but they totally forgot the food. My good natured dad laughed as he paid the est. $150 dinner bill saying he wondered what they would've done if he'd asked for a McDonald's hamburger. Our steaks were tough ... like chewing on rawhide but we did enjoy the wine over a nice atmosphere, however, that experience prompted me to never go back for a second try. Pros: Interesting atmosphere, good service Cons: terrible food, terrible food, terrible food more
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Best of the Year??? 9/27/2006

Let's hope they've severly improved. My dad took me out to Saddle Peak Lodge a few years ago for my birthday. The hunting lodge atmosphere was interesting. I remember the wine being good, but the food was terrible. They had great atmosphere and service, but they totally forgot the food. My good natured dad laughed as he paid the est. $150 dinner bill saying he wondered what they would've done if he'd asked for a McDonald's hamburger. Our steaks were tough ... like chewing on rawhide but we did enjoy the wine over a nice atmosphere, however, that experience prompted me to never go back for a second try. Pros: Interesting atmosphere, good service Cons: terrible food, terrible food, terrible food more
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Wonderful for a special occassion 5/29/2006

I took my husband here for his birthday recently and was very impressed by everything, but especially the staff. I used OpenTable for the first time to book my reservation and was very pleased with the entire process. I called the restaurant to make sure they had all the information. They were friendly, considerate and very professional. They even called me the day before to reconfirm again. My special requests were handled very efficiently with no fuss. The food was nothing less than excellent. The mushroom/duck in puff pasty appetizer was delicious and flavorful. The buffalo short rib osso bucco was cooked to perfection--the meat falling off the bone. However, I didn't even approach finishing it...the portion was very large and I wanted to save room for a dessert. My husband enjoyed his English split pea soup, venison, and apple pie (more like a tart, actually). I ended the meal with the banana bread pudding and a nice coffee. Overall it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it for special occassions as it's a little beyond our ""everyday"" dining prices. Pros: Wonderful staff, Great atmosphere Cons: Valet only more
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Wonderful for a special occassion 5/29/2006

I took my husband here for his birthday recently and was very impressed by everything, but especially the staff. I used OpenTable for the first time to book my reservation and was very pleased with the entire process. I called the restaurant to make sure they had all the information. They were friendly, considerate and very professional. They even called me the day before to reconfirm again. My special requests were handled very efficiently with no fuss. The food was nothing less than excellent. The mushroom/duck in puff pasty appetizer was delicious and flavorful. The buffalo short rib osso bucco was cooked to perfection--the meat falling off the bone. However, I didn't even approach finishing it...the portion was very large and I wanted to save room for a dessert. My husband enjoyed his English split pea soup, venison, and apple pie (more like a tart, actually). I ended the meal with the banana bread pudding and a nice coffee. Overall it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it for special occassions as it's a little beyond our "everyday" dining prices. Pros: Wonderful staff, Great atmosphere Cons: Valet only more
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Great Evening 4/3/2006

Based on other reviews, we decided for my in-laws 40th anniversary dinner to try this place out. What a great evening! The food was excellent, atmosphere was great, valet parking was quick. Don't expect a cheap bill - we averaged just over $60/person, but if you include appetizers, desert, complimentary bread and soup, and our oversized main courses, I'd say you get what you pay for. We'll definitely return for another visit - the elk was to die for. Pros: food, atmosphere, service Cons: price, valet price more
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Great Evening 4/3/2006

Based on other reviews, we decided for my in-laws 40th anniversary dinner to try this place out. What a great evening! The food was excellent, atmosphere was great, valet parking was quick. Don't expect a cheap bill - we averaged just over $60/person, but if you include appetizers, desert, complimentary bread and soup, and our oversized main courses, I'd say you get what you pay for. We'll definitely return for another visit - the elk was to die for. Pros: food, atmosphere, service Cons: price, valet price more
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Very Impressed 1/20/2006

We went to Saddlepeak for the first time on New Year's Eve (early seating). The ambiance, food, and service were awesome; an incredible place for a romantic dinner. We had the sampler plate with elk, antelope, and buffalo. They were among the best tasting meat I've ever had. We shared the dessert sampler and I think they included more than were indicated on the menu because of the occasion. We took our own bottle of wine ($20 corkage), had two appetizers, two entres, dessert and coffee and the bill came to $180 with tax and tip. A little pricy, but well worth it. I especially appreciated the lack of jacked-up New Years Eve prices!! Will be back for sure. Pros: romantic, unique menu, attentive service Cons: a bit pricy more
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Very Impressed 1/20/2006

We went to Saddlepeak for the first time on New Year's Eve (early seating). The ambiance, food, and service were awesome; an incredible place for a romantic dinner. We had the sampler plate with elk, antelope, and buffalo. They were among the best tasting meat I've ever had. We shared the dessert sampler and I think they included more than were indicated on the menu because of the occasion. We took our own bottle of wine ($20 corkage), had two appetizers, two entres, dessert and coffee and the bill came to $180 with tax and tip. A little pricy, but well worth it. I especially appreciated the lack of jacked-up New Years Eve prices!! Will be back for sure. Pros: romantic, unique menu, attentive service Cons: a bit pricy more
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You'll feel like you're out of LA... 11/6/2005

This was an awesome experience (but be prepared to leave with a lighter wallet). I had medium-rare elk with bacon-asparagus in a great sauce, with a duck/mushroom on a perfectly toasted bread of some sort. The food was awesome. The scenery on the way is awesome. The ambiance is awesome. If you haven't had elk or antelope in a while...it might do some strange things to your stomach! Pros: Everything but $$ Cons: Expensive more
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You'll feel like you're out of LA... 11/6/2005

This was an awesome experience (but be prepared to leave with a lighter wallet). I had medium-rare elk with bacon-asparagus in a great sauce, with a duck/mushroom on a perfectly toasted bread of some sort. The food was awesome. The scenery on the way is awesome. The ambiance is awesome. If you haven't had elk or antelope in a while...it might do some strange things to your stomach! Pros: Everything but $$ Cons: Expensive more
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Nowhere else like it 9/14/2005

Tired of the same old places? The drive is part of the experience, give this a try. It in an old hunting lodge in the mountains. Elk, buffalo, stuffed quail, wild mushroom patries, fua gros (spelling?), caviar. Service, atmosphere, you won't forget this place. Ive traveled everywhere, Saddlepeak is special. Pros: Game menu plus, very romantic, beautiful location Cons: fine dining is, expensive. you get, what you pay for more
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Nowhere else like it 9/14/2005

Tired of the same old places? The drive is part of the experience, give this a try. It in an old hunting lodge in the mountains. Elk, buffalo, stuffed quail, wild mushroom patries, fua gros (spelling?), caviar. Service, atmosphere, you won't forget this place. Ive traveled everywhere, Saddlepeak is special. Pros: Game menu plus, very romantic, beautiful location Cons: fine dining is, expensive. you get, what you pay for more
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Magical Evenining 3/1/2005

A great night. I especially liked our service - none of the smarmyness of like-priced restaurants, and extremely attentive without being obtrusive. The wine list is mostly domestics, with some rare meritages and some great values in each varietal. The food was excellent, truly the best meal I have had. Don't dare leave without ordering some of the game dishes. Overall, a great experience, and my top 'price-be-damned' location. Pros: Environment, Food, Service Cons: It ain't cheap! more
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    Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains just north of the Pacific Ocean, this rustic carnivore's haven is unique even among L.A. restaurants. First opened over 100 years ago as a...

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  • Hours: Wednesday - Thursday: 6 - 9 pm Friday: 5:30 - 10 pm Saturday: 5 - 10 pm Sunday: 5 - 9 pm Sunday Brunch:10:30 am - 2 pm
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