Saddle Peak Lodge
419 Cold Canyon Rd
Calabasas, CA 91302
+1(818)222-3888
www.saddlepeaklodge.com

After wine tasting, at a Malibu winery, we decided to return to Saddle Peak Lodge, a restaurant I was introduced to years ago, by a musician friend. What a surprise. The atmosphere I like: warm and cabin-style. It is hidden away in the Santa Monica Mountains, and it is unique and special. For those who like hunting or the mountains, it could be very enjoyable.

Think of an American fare menu, like you’ve never seen before. And, maybe you won’t see again, until you return to the Saddle Peak lodge. The menu can remind you of the mountains or open range, famous for wild game. My grandmother was fond of wild game, and that passed to me through generations. Honestly, I did not want to leave this place.

Saddle Peak Lodge is rich with history, that spans 100 years or more. Think of the Pony Express, a roadhouse for cowboys, a place for hunters to relax, a location for Hollywood film shoots, and actors like Mary Pickford, Charles Chaplin, and Clark Gable to rest in the Santa Monica Mountains, after a film shoot. All of this is part of the mosaic, that makes this place special.

It is one of a kind. A script writer or art director, could not invent a better setting. Over the years, the owners have changed, but the charm continues. Put it on your “must do” list. It is another hidden treasure.