Saddleback Grill

"My husband and I spontaneously decided to have a quick overnight getaway in Lake Arrowhead. We booked a cozy cabin at the Saddleback Inn, where we were pleasantly surprised to discover an onsite dining option called the Saddleback Grill! What excited me even more was finding gluten-free options marked on their online menu. Inside, the ambiance was warm and inviting, a welcome respite from the cold and snowy weather outside. Although the menu in the restaurant itself didn't indicate gluten-free options, we simply referred to the online menu. Additionally, the chef graciously came out to our table to discuss my allergies in detail, ensuring that my meal would be prepared safely. After careful consideration, I decided on the filet mignon served with mashed potatoes and carrots, all of which would be cooked separately in clean pans with clean kitchen tools. Every bite was delicious, and I felt completely at ease knowing that precautions had been taken to accommodate my dietary needs. My husband also ordered the onion soup and said it was the best he has ever had. Not gluten free though. Meanwhile, my husband, who doesn't require a gluten-free diet, opted for the pork schnitzel, which he described as amazing. We also enjoyed a beet salad, which left a lasting impression and is something I would definitely order again. The drinks we ordered were the Paloma, and an old fashioned which was a bit sweet and had crushed ice. My husband had a manhattan later in our evening and he said that was the best of the drinks. Overall, our dining experience was exceptional, and I wouldn't hesitate to order the same dishes on our next visit. We're already looking forward to returning to Saddleback Inn soon for another memorable getaway!"

"The 12 oz New York strip steak was very tasty and the green beans on the side were very tasty! The garlic mashed potatoes were tasty as well. My wife ordered the crusted double pork shop and enjoyed it. For dessert I ordered sea salt caramel gelato with chocolate truffles and absolutely loved it."

"I live up here on the mountain and can say i’ve tried most restaurants, none were very great. But Diane’s Saddleback grill is probably the best food i’ve had from any restaurant i’ve ever been too. This will be our new date night place"

"Good food in a nice venue. Everything was pretty much ..good. Nothing great. Given a lower rating based on value because for those prices you'd expect a lot more. The menu is heavy handed with thick sauces. It's like no dish can stand on it's own without being covered in some gravy of some sort. They even feel compelled to put whipped cream on the espresso martini. The vegetables tend to be string beans, the starch mostly mashed potatoes and rice. Food comes out lukewarm. This is the kind of restaurant parents loved in the 70s. True to that the drinks were surprisingly strong and and large and therefore a good value. The other plus is that likely due to it's prices and menu selections it's not so much of a family restaurant as so many of the other places on this lake are, hence it's much quieter and more intimate. If you want a nice quiet intimate dinner in a nice setting with some strong drinks and maybe a couple of appetizers to share it will serve that purpose well"