Inn Of The Seventh Ray
310-455-1311
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
Topanga, CA 90290
Topanga, CA 90290
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Customer Reviews (118 reviews)
cjporkchop
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2009For prices like this, I'd expect the food to 'wow' me. At least a little. And it doesn't at all. Underseasoned, overcooked, bland bland bland. They seem to focus more on the food's woo-woo-magic than its taste. A... (more)
Sheauen
on Citysearch Oct 28, 2009My boyfriend brought me here for a little "getaway" one weekend. We went for their brunch and I must say brunch was a great experience. Except for the bugs, which i know kinda comes with the package. There were a lot of... (more)
jvs9932
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2009This place is a Topanga Cyn legend. It's been here for decades, nestled into one of the loveliest little spots in the hills. But that's where the magic ends. I am definitely a foodie but I only expect a few things when I... (more)
Jhoti
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009A little disappointed by the reviews I've read because I thought this would be a great place for our wedding ceremony & reception... but now - I am HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS about it. From the Health Dept. closure & bad service... (more)
JENNA1
on Citysearch Apr 01, 2009I went to dinner at the Inn of the Seventh Ray with a good friend of mine that I hadn't seen in quite some time. I specifically wanted to eat somewhere that would be not only tasty, but lovely and charming to make our... (more)
1marfields
on Citysearch Apr 01, 2009Excellent place to take a date. Very romantic. I am a wine enthusiast and was happy to see that the wine list was superb. Kudos to the wine director. Food was also good. I recommend it highly.... (more)
tmaz
on Citysearch Mar 17, 2009My husband and I were thrilled to be a part of a HUGE wedding hosted at the Inn -- a place we've been to many times over the past 20 years. Since virtually everyone arrived at the same time, there was a line of cars for the... (more)
robbysox
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2009Stay Away! We went there Friday night (3-13-09) to check it out as a possible place to host our wedding reception. At first the setting was great, great outdoor atmosphere, etc., but we quickly found out why only about... (more)
lottedixon
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2009Having read great things online, we were considering the Inn as a wedding venue and decided to check it out over Valentine's dinner. We arrived about 5 minutes early for our 9:30 reservation (the earliest we were... (more)
smiley21212
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2009Oh boy, went here on Vday and it was a DISASTER. Obviously overbooked, overpriced, and understaffed, this place is an embarrassment... A brief description of our first and last venture to this horrible... (more)
adamyansam
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2009I had the worst experience on Valentine's Day 09 at this restaurant. The waitress forgot to bring my wine, the valet parker almost blew up my car, almost everything we ordered and asked for was either wrong or... (more)
melindad16
on Citysearch Feb 13, 2009I was so excited when we pulled up to the restaurant because I have been wanting to eat there for 3 years. However, by the time our soup came out I was ready to go home. On Valentines Day, the busiest day of the year, the... (more)
Jenna1070899
on Citysearch Dec 21, 2008What a beautiful find this was! The restaurant is unique in that it tries to capture a country ambience, combining it with a vast organic menu. We had the Sunday brunch buffet, and although this is awefully expensive,... (more)
lucky87
on Yahoo Dec 07, 2008This place is absolutely amazing! Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere! Must try, their brunch has a great selection! (more)
lorelei60
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2008Beautiful place. Slooooow but mellow service. Raw food tasting menu was just NOT good. I wanted to love it but it was basically inedible. Ridiculously overpriced for such poor quality. I've been an off and on... (more)
middle
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2008I had been here many years ago and it was just ok then. I came back on a recommendation of friend. And I was sooooooooooo glad i did. What a difference!!! This has always been the best date restaurant in the LA area in terms... (more)
dukeinla
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2008Took my wife here for dinner on her 40th birthday. The setting was absolutely spectacular. On arriving the hostess went to seat another couple and disappeared for a good 10 minutes with no acknowledgement. We were... (more)
butterflymaiden
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2008This place is a haven fo me to unwind and be cared for. I have been going here for over 30 years and each time seems better than the time before. They are abreast of the latest tidbits of natural food offerings and I have... (more)
722
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008The Inn of the 7th ray was closed down by the health dept on Thursday July 25 2008 for unsanitary conditions (an infestation of r oaches). You can confirm this with the Los Angeles County Health dept or The Topanga... (more)
4everyoung
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2008I went to this place the other day for dinner. Had to wait too long to be seated and service was awful. Their motto? "Customer comes last". To all of you who plan on going there, make sure that they have passed all... (more)
healthynut
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2008I have been going to the Inn for 30 years and live in the community. I go there monthly and have had two weddings, a funeral and several birthday parties there. Two weeks ago their valet guy, Frank, inadvertently took my... (more)
hyeff
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2008i took my wife here, and it was the first time for us and it pretty much was a horrible. from beginning to end. we waited 5-10 min. for the hostess to seat us (we had no idea where she was while we and others just waited. they... (more)
akla
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008My boyfriend took me to the Inn for my birthday - it was highly recommended by some of his colleagues. We arrived on time for our 8:30 reservation - to find that there was no valet parking that night - luckily we found a... (more)
nt50120
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2008Went there for Sunday brunch. Wonderful place/ atmosphere. Menu is very limited and food is horrible. The owner should be ashamed to serve what they call a fruit salad! It's a shame that such a nice place doesn't have a... (more)
llivelovetoeatall
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2008This restaurant has not been reviewed in 2 years and the new chef cyril comes along and fancy that...some rave reviews..no one cares about this place ..nice job friends and fam of cyril.. it was too obvious... (more)
Gigi1001
on Citysearch May 30, 2008Ok, it was my birthday, but I was surprised that my husband, who is a foodie, would choose Inn of the Seventh Ray, not always known for its haute cuisine. He said, "Honey, I got a hot tip - they hired a new chef three weeks... (more)
metrolauren
on Citysearch May 18, 2008The allure of the inn?s is undisputed, the environs have always made up if the food was found lacking. No lack allowed now with the arrival of a new chef Cyril who has skillfully and and artistically interpreted ?raw?... (more)
Jodestarmoore
on Citysearch May 17, 2008First time visit and we will be back again. We arrived on the spur of the moment, very casually dressed on a Sunday. Seeing people leave we were concerned we were under dressed but were treated as valued customers by... (more)
LinnC
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008We went with friends Saturday night to celebrate our joint wedding anniversaries. Reviews we read had been very mixed so we were not sure what to expect. The entire evening was fantastic! We had opening time... (more)
Canuck2000
on Yahoo Apr 19, 2008This is my absolute favorite place to have brunch on Sunday's. Fresh wholesome food & a wide variety. It's the best! (more)
weecyff
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2008If you are planning a relaxing or romantic meal, this restaurant is perfect. I went for lunch the other day with my sister for the first time and was first impressed that customers seat themselves anywhere they want,... (more)
vgrange
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2008I know this restaurant is suppose to be amazing and so quaint and romantic. However somehow this magic place turned into the worst restaurant experience on valentines...and its seems that in the back of their mind... (more)
abd1350
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2008This restaurant encompasses Topanga's hippie and fairy-like atmosphere. All the food is fantastic AND healthy, and the service is lovely. This is the place to go if you are in no rush and want to relax in a beautiful... (more)
bluesman64
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2008We have been to dinner on several occasions and fell in love with the people and the place. The restaurant is one of a kind and magical. We loved it so much that we ended up getting married there and the food and atmosphere... (more)
dseeker
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2008It seems as if people love this restaurant or hate it.... to me this is not for the ordinary person or the ordinary palate.... so I just wonder. Since my tastebuds are not coated with chemicals, preservatives,... (more)
sandychoi1212
on Yahoo Sep 09, 2007This place is extraodinary! A number 1 recommended place to get married or just have a pity party. It's so simple you just have to try it! (more)
missviolet76
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2007To be verrrrry honest, up until a month ago, I thought I may never go here again. Over about the last year and a half, the quality of the food had been on a steady decline, which saddened me greatly. On a whim last month, my... (more)
ultimatefoodie
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2007If you're trying to plan a party, hopefully you won't call at the wrong time of day. I was shocked by how rude the person on the phone was. If this is a service industry, where is the service. It was a quick question of... (more)
montrealgirl
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2007One of my close friends introduced me to Inn At the 7th Ray a few years ago and it was love at first sight! We always treat ourselves to the Sunday brunch after a long hike! Relaxing and serene are good words to... (more)
auracom1
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2007A few things that really annoy me with evening dining in LA is: * Overly descriptive copy writing in menu's * Poor customer service * False projected environments It's one thing where the food tastes better... (more)
veggieppl
on Citysearch Jun 15, 2007I was looking to take my girlfriend to a nice vegetarian dinner and when we got there the ambience was nice but it took forever for anyone to come to the table once we were seated. We got an appetize which tasted decent but... (more)
livefully
on Citysearch May 31, 2007The Inn of the Seventh Ray is an absolute treasure, but certainly not for everyone. The setting is amazing, and not even these silly people on here complaining can argue that. The food is outstanding and completely... (more)
spooky91601
on Yahoo May 28, 2007more then 5 stars: in my humble opinion I find everthing about the Inn of the seventh ray as being excellent. (more)
ssmucker
on Citysearch May 11, 2007I recently had a horrendous experience here. My husband and I took our mothers here for a Mother's Day brunch. Our families were visiting from the East Coast. We had enjoyed dinner at Inn of the Seventh Ray many times,... (more)
atru
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2007I truly can't fathom some of the rave reviews on here. Maybe customers were too swept away by the ambience to care about the horrible service and even worse food. I consider myself to be a foodie, but I also eat very... (more)
georgevince
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2007My husband and I went to this place for a special occasion. We had a lobster dish and a fish dish. Uhm, the lobster dish was the best i ever had. It's just so mouth-watering experience. Our dinner was ended with some... (more)
courbu
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2007I came here after hearing so many good things, and I was horrified at how bad the food was. I have literally never had a worse dining experience and have never wanted to walk out of a restaurant mid-meal. I also never... (more)
carygordo
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2007I have to agree with the prior reviewer. I had such a bad experience last night that I finally signed up to citysearch to give this review. My girlfriend and I came expecting an extremely romantic Valentine's dinner... (more)
babycakesluvo
on Citysearch Jan 18, 2007excellent location, food and decor. I would recommend the free range chicken with lentils and the cucumber/avocado soup. Also, if you can reserve ahead, a private Gazebo in the gorgeously lit garden with stream.... (more)
iloveshira
on Citysearch Jan 18, 2007I've had dinners all over the world, Greece, Israel, Mexico, China, South Korea, London... but Inn of the Seventh Ray has to be by far one of the most romantic places I have ever had dinner. Secluded amongst the Santa... (more)
Susan F
on Yahoo Jan 10, 2007Twenty years and I still love it: This restaurant is good for the soul. The casual elegance, excellent service and fresh, not overly seasoned food is completely refreshing. After a visit here I feel as if I have been to... (more)
GeneH
on Yahoo Jan 05, 2007Play on the 60's: If you never left the 60s where everything is beautiful you'll tolerate this place. However, it's overated by those wishing it were, everything beautiful. (more)
gilmv2
on Citysearch Oct 01, 2006I have been going out to the Inn of the 7th Ray occasionally for about 2 years now. I have to say the food and the service has come a long way. My last review was placed while the restaraunt was under the last Chef, his food... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Sep 09, 2006Horrible Food, mediocre ambiance: Everyone seems to have loved this restaurant, but I strongly disagree. Not only was the "ambiance" nothing compared to restaurants such as "IL CIELO", it was worse than typcial... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Sep 09, 2006I'll never go back: Inn of the seventh ray was a complete waste of my money. Not that I'm especially frugal about spending my money--its just that I wasted my money on tasteless food. We started off with the dairy soup... (more)
mccartjt
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2006$80.00 bill for lunch & all that was available were sandwiches, along with cheap cuts of meat & fish?? I have heard of rave reviews of this restaurant from friends. It didn't pan out for my wife & I. Food was very poor,... (more)
ninaemkin
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2006The good first: the waitstaff is really helpful, the food is healthy and the ambience is to die for. It's so lush, so romantic -- there are always proposals happening when I eat here. It feels enchanted, almost. The... (more)
charlie101
on Citysearch May 21, 2006They believe that the customer is wrong... that is not how business is done in LA. I dont believe they are still in business with an attitude like this. Setting was decent but not the service and the unpleasant owner. A... (more)
constzi
on Citysearch May 21, 2006Slow service, seating and bad service overall. Dont take a chance like this... (more)
infinitiangels
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2006i heard some really good reviews and went to check the place out for an anniversary dinner. the service was really good and the filet and chicken were out of this world! servers seemed very interested in making sure we... (more)
leronr
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2006hi, nice location but in my humble opinion a little overrated as far as the food is concerned then again it was valentines and the quality all over drops due to quantity. nice presentation, nice atmosphere,... (more)
chefholzman
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2006Well I finally made it up to this Long standing LA oasis and wow, Leave the city behind for the night. Just fifteen minutes from Santa monica the restaurant feels like a completely different world. the service was warm... (more)
margie2265
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2005we came here for my birthday once, and when speaking of the surroundings and ambience, you can't get much better. the food, on the other hand, could use some improvement. all the food seemed to be a little...blah.... (more)
zendinning
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2005This memory will last forever....the pure food without the contaminents to drag you down afterwards you leave, the excitement in a menu of creative dinning, the lights, the frogs, the coyotes, the joy on the wait... (more)
austindolly
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005not for the food or service. I've been here 3 times spread over a 10 year period, every time hoping things have changed. It is a beautiful location, but so is going for a hike. At least then you can bring along food that is... (more)
melfotog
on Citysearch Oct 12, 2005On my last visit to this place there was actually a line for the hostess to complain. It was like Christmas at Costco. Now there are two places I will never go to again,but at least the employees of Costco are not rude... (more)
mcenut
on Yahoo Sep 28, 2005Great for that special night out: Fabulous food and ambiance combine to make this restaurant one of the brightest gems in the area. Great for that romantic evening with someone you care about and even better with a... (more)
Bruce
on Yahoo Sep 26, 2005Reward your spirit at Inn of the Seventh Ray: This is my favorite resturant on all of the California coast. The ambience is a touchstone to the heart, falling in love is very easy here. Each bite of food nutures your body... (more)
DianaD
on Yahoo Sep 26, 2005Fabulous Romantic Outdoor Dining: Great for lunch or a romantic dinner, The Inn of the Seventh Ray makes the best of its rustic Topanga Canyon locale. The sound of a nearby creek and birdsong intertwines with... (more)
Barbara
on Yahoo Sep 26, 2005Our favorite place to eat: This spot is still the most romantic place ever. My husband and I went there first on our wedding anniversary-found it by chance driving through topanga and thought we would try it. All the... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Sep 26, 2005Just love it!: just simply love it ... very romantic ... food is great... (more)
Michael
on Yahoo Sep 25, 2005Out of this world: Great ambience , fountains ,candles and little buddah statues ! (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Sep 24, 2005Romance Galore: There is no where else like it if you're looking for romantic dining. The food is quite pricey and not your basic meat and potatoes, but if you're into healthy fare, you'll enjoy!... (more)
Keith
on Yahoo Sep 19, 2005Amazingly delicious and healthy food: One of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. Inn Of The Seventh Ray is so beautiful and tranquil and the food is wonderful. They have a wonderful menu for everyone including... (more)
landleaj
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2005We have never ever encountered such rudeness, arrogance and insensitivity on the part of a restaurant hostess. First complaint letter ever written to an owner was responded to with excuses concerning logistics.... (more)
Susan
on Yahoo Sep 13, 2005Atmosphere Abounds: I went to the Inn of the 7th Ray for a romantic birthday meal and was not disappointed. The ambiance was definetly the highlight of the Inn, which is nestled in the Topanga canyon woods. Most of the... (more)
mindfixer
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2005I've been going to the Inn of the Seven Rays, once every couple of years, for the last 15 years. It's been consistent. The food is always mediocre, and the ambiance exceptional. I returned a few days ago, and found a... (more)
Ivet
on Yahoo Jul 27, 2005Beautiful place: Great ambiance and service. Food is not so great but I guess just for the ambiance is worth it. They also have a little shop that sell lots of spiritual things like candles and stones.... (more)
athena714
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2005The food and the ambiance are the best in LA. Creative dishes served creekside. However, the service is slower than molasses. The staff is always very nice, but a dinner can easily take three hours, and while that's OK... (more)
la_food_hipster
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2005Had the most romantic V-Day at this well lit outdoor courtyard in the middle of the canyon. The prices are reasonable, the food is pretty good, the service is decent, but the atmosphere is very quaint and super... (more)
tttp5
on Citysearch Jan 31, 2005Went there on a friday night, food was good, but it was a tiny bit pricey. The atmosphere and setting is the best part, very intimate, like in the middle of a small forest clearing. You need to be in the right mind and mood... (more)
pingy1
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2005Service was non-existant. Food was terribly disappointing - bland and mediocre. Ambience was the only thing it has going for itself. Such a shame to waste a beautiful place with lack of care in food and service! Being... (more)
mike13241
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2004I had never heard about this place until we went there for my mother's gradutation. People who have writen bad reviews mention waiting forever. Maybe it was because it was a Sunday, and lunch time, but we didn't have to... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2004<b>The Scene</b><br>Burning incense and trees strung with twinkling white lights set the lushly romantic mood. There are even a few secluded gazebos perfect for popping the question. Other tables are clustered... (more)
smiley_face13
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2004I wasn't sure what to think when I read the previous reviews, but after visiting the restaurant, I have to say it is a very nice restaurant for dining. I think it may depend on what one orders, but the free range chicken I... (more)
osakajohn
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2004Stopped in just for wine, salad, and an appetizer after hearing much about the place and wanting to check it out. We arrived 15min before our reservation but were proptly seated. After the "oohs and ahhs" over the... (more)
mightygolem
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2004I've been a strict vegetarian for almost 15 years, and waiting to try out this hallowed restaurant that promised to be an herbivore haven for the three since I've moved to LA. Imagine my disappointment to report we... (more)
fankla
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2004If you like new things, I think you'll enjoy this place. It has all natural foods no artificial stuff. The vegitables were great and so was the steak. Certain foods I never liked tasted good. The food was prepared very... (more)