What do you do when your birthday falls between Christmas & New Years in the midst of an unusually hectic season? For us it was to take a drive through Malibu Canyon to one of our favorite restaurants, SADDLE PEAK LODGE.
Just being seated in this high ceiling-ed log cabin of a room, strewn with lights, and under a canopy of mounted deer, brings the relaxation that comes with the feeling that you are "away". Also adding to the ambiance is the gracious and expert service by well trained waiters such as David...knowledgeable, with a heartfelt passion for food and presentation, helpful and attentive yet discreet, with the manners to know not to interrupt a conversation. SO appreciated these days!
Adding to the relaxing elegance is the table decor with fresh flowers and hurricane candles.
Being a pastry nut I was overjoyed at the "goodies basket", so much so that we had eaten half of them before I remembered to snap a pic! Everything in the basket is freshly made that morning on the premises. Ours included a warm, iced cinnamon roll, amazing cheddar apple scone, pear tart, and fresh muffin. Just divine!
My grilled salmon was perfectly prepared and served on a bed of butternut squash puree along with a mini pitcher of lemon buerre blanc sauce, in the French manner.
Dale enjoyed his favorite, eggs hollandaise.
Now about the bacon. This item right here, the apple-wood smoked bacon, a $5 side order, was worth the price of admission. Honestly this was the best bacon either one of us has ever had. IN OUR LIVES. I almost considered making it my Facebook profile pic.
One of the many things we love about this restaurant are the rooms upstairs. Over the years we have dined in all of them. This is the view from the 2nd level. Just look out those windows!
We have also enjoyed this little romantic table on the 3rd level.
After your meal a walk around the grounds beckons.
Fresh air, along with canyon views, abound.
Take the path over the creek...
which will lead you to a view of the saddle peak mountains.
Back inside, at the bottom of the stairs, you will find a bushel of perfect apples in case you would like to grab one for the road.
Ahhh, Saddle Peak Lodge what a wonderful destination you are! Happy 30th Anniversary to you!
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