My boyfriend and I just enjoyed a truly wonderful meal and experience at Saddle Peak Lodge. \r
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SERVICE: The service, despite reviews below, was excellent. Our server was very personable and made sure to give us lots of details on the different dishes so that we could choose one that would be right for us (seems particularly important when serving game which many are uneasy about). She and the bus boys were very attentive to us all night - we did not want for anything - our water glasses were constantly refilled, if we asked for something it was brought promptly, etc. Our reservations were at 5:30 on a Sunday night so perhaps they were able to give us better service but it continued throughout the meal even though the restaurant became more crowded. \r
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FOOD: The food was absolutely delicious! We started with the butternut squash soup and the fuji apple salad both of which were very good but not spectacular. However, the main entrees were phenomenal. My boyfriend had the elk (which our server said was the chef's specialty) and it was awesome - similar in texture to a filet mignon but with better flavor. It was so tender! I had the venison which just melted in your mouth. Like the elk it was very, very tender and flavorful but without being very gamey (I was very nervous about that). The sauces that accompanied both the meats were wonderful - very rich but not overpowering. The portion sizes were large. Definitely go out on a limb and try something new here - it is well worth it! The desserts (molten cake and a version of a s'more) were good as well, but, like the appetizers, not out of this world. The prices are definitely steep but the entrees are worth every penny.\r
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ATMOSPHERE: Unique, fun and charming for a Sunday night dinner (animal heads on wall might be a little weird for some though).\r
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Overall, we had such a wonderful experience and definitely recommend giving this place a try!
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