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Inn Of The Seventh Ray in Topanga is a two star Californian restaurant. Located in the Topanga neighborhood, this inexpensive restaurant is one of the popular spots in the area. It's known for its vegetarian offerings. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Vegetarian award. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, breakfast, brunch, catering, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
We went for Sunday brunch and we were off to a bad start from the time we pulled in to valet park. We waited about 5 minutes for the valet guy to show up (it wasn't busy, but there appeared to only...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely GORGEOUS place. Amazing Sunday brunch with vegetarian, vegan, and traditional brunch offerings. You can get the vegetarian buffet brunch, traditional buffet brunch, or order off the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the most romantic place to have dinner! this place is a treasure!just do Not do this on Valentine's day-- it's way too cold and overcrowded (like every other restaurant on V-day), but it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cool place. outside dining nice and relaxing. kitties and cats can be found on the patio. very cute. love this place. a hidden gem. foods good too!!! love the store at the restaurant as well. didn't...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really nice, peaceful and romatic. It actually makes you forget about what's going on in your daily life because it's so serene. I had salmon and it was really yummy. The salad was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a wedding and enjoyed it for the location, but the first thing you pass on your way into the restaurant is a New Age bookstore, which creeped me out. The restaurant has a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My partner brought me here just for fun and it was amazing to find this place amongst the hustle and bustle of LA. Topanga Canyon feels like you're in the middle of Ojai or Big Sur.Anyway...the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is beautiful, period. For dinner, with the lights, canopy outside dining, and the silence, it's quite a treat still being in soCal. Their food was good, with the wild octopus...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a baby shower champagne brunch (not the mamas, of course!) and was absolutely smitten with the atmosphere! Carved out of the hillside, it's an elegant/hippie hybrid of a hideaway tucked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely, lovely place. It is a seemingly unpretentious place, the staff makes it a location worthy of the long drive. I love that they are an organic, all-natural restaurant, but the food is upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$36pp for a Sunday brunch buffet. Did we eat our money's worth? You be the judge.My Plate #1:A waffle segment with syrup and fresh whipped cream, a generous pile of lox, poached salmon with a green...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner at the Inn of the Seventh Ray was wonderful. Dined outside where the atmosphere is enchantingly romantic. Our waitress had a great sense of humor (nothing worse than stuffy staff) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a big fan. It is Zagat rated, which is why we went. There was an event going on, so their attention was elsewhere. The hostess was nice and efficient, but the service was spotty thereafter....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced and underwhelmed. Pricey, odd menu disguised as food. There are so many better and less expensive organic options. Don't bother. The septic smell outside tells it all.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple of times and found it consistent. The place is really cool--it's wonderful to enjoy your meal outside with trees surrounding you. The service has always been good. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to The Inn of the Seventh Ray with friends and family a couple Sundays ago to enjoy summer Sunday brunch. I was a bit skeptical, after reading some reviews, I thought it might be too hippy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional dining experience! I can't say enough. I brought my mother (a critical woman, to say the least) for dinner a week ago. The food was simply inspired, as if carefully crafted to compliment...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is very romantic. I really like their food and setting. The only thing that I feel costumer over emphasize is that it's not extremely decorated. I kind of feel like I'm outside in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant WAS a family favorite, for the beautiful outdoor setting (and the frogs croaking in the creek at dusk in spring), for the service, and the food. With two vegetarian daughters, this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Boy and I had brunch here on Sunday, and it was perfect. We got a mostly shady table for two overlooking the (now dry) creekbed. We sipped sparkling cider from champagne flutes and drank tea....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing ambience. High prices. Food good, but sometimes not as spectacular as it should be.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 but i will round up. nice place for brunch. that is really it. very quiet and serene. the food is what i would say organic hippie food. it is just alright. nothing that stands out. your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for af a brunch date! Picturesque and relaxing,this place is just too cute. The location is just so amazing that I really could careless what the food is like. I highly recommend this place if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go for the food - sure to disappoint and perhaps annoy you - it does it each time for me! Something about the theatrics with the new-age service: "this is certified organic filtered tap water"...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet leaves you feeling happily-full not guiltily-gluttonous.All you can eat is $30-40 and 1 time thru option avaiable for $15! Buffet has a selection of deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AS A RESTAURANT: Great vegan and vegetarian menu. If you're neither, they still have some good and tasty selections. I've eaten here several times for lunch and once during their Valentine's Event...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a serene, peaceful little place.Inn of the Seventh Ray is one of those places that will never get old to me. It's got it all: a beautiful garden and creek, romantic setting/food, and great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Natural and beautiful setting (we watched a coyote pass by during dinner) with a friendly and attentive staff. It's a pity the food isn't a bit more imaginative. It's fresh, it's mostly organic and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i heard they served a vegetarian brunch buffet on Sunday, but i was not expecting to be completely overwhelmed by the amazing eco-rich atmosphere. the perfect setting for a romantic meal with the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is truly amazing, so beautiful, so tranquil. As one other Yelper wrote, "Garden serenity, great food, creek, spiritual shop". Yes. that sums it up. So, about 5 miles up Topanga Canyon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely romantic atmosphere (chorus of frogs!) and the chicken main course was hands down one of the best meals I've eaten at a restaurant. Mike and I were convinced we were eating the god of chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very romantic creek side tucked away restaurant. You know the fish is good, when cats are hangin around. The sound of water flowing creekside is soothing to the ears. All organic and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place to take your girl for a romantic wilderness meal. If you go for dinner, expect a cozy evening outdoors complete with Enya-inspired soundtrack, a trickling stream below, perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place 4 stars were it not for the fact that half way through the meal a RAT, yes a little gray rat with a big tail, ran across the wooden beam above our heads!!! There is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really beautiful and could be great. You will read very shortly why this place deserves 1 star.I went there with my girlfriend and we both ordered the pre-fix menu along with the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a wildly expensive birthday dinner for two. The chef came out to go over the menu with us, and it turns out he's from an area of France where I have family. Schmoozing him in francais didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for you dreamers and suckers for ambiance (note: ME), this is a huge treat, and an absolute must -see. sadly, this is not a must-taste tho..i'm not vegetarian however, and this restaurant is geared...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easter Brunch was awesome. An all you can eat buffet served by a little stream complete with butterflies and birds. The food was very good too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Completely magical! The wine selection was fantastic. The food was tasty but the ambience was incredible. We were seated near the woods and could hear the creek thru the trees. 2 CUTE racoons came...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Excellent 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for my first anniversary with my girlfriend. Ambiance was great. Very Romantic Setting. We were seated by the creek. Despite being a chilly Spring LA night there were plenty of heat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, and they do cater to vegans. Any entree that has regular cheese in it, just ask for the Soy Cheese and they will put it i\n that dish. I went with one of my friends and she is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seven years ago, a boyfriend had me flown into LA from NYC to visit him on an extended business trip for who-the-hell-knows what reason. Perhaps he was unbearably stressed out. Maybe he was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here's my disclaimer: we went the weekend after Valentine's Day (last year) and didn't realize they were doing prix fix meals, so that definitely influenced my review. Okay, with that said, here are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is no joke. the location is serene and idyllic. the food is adventurous yet familiar to the palate. be prepared for wordy explanations of how incredibly fresh everything is :"the twelve...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Inn of the 7th Ray gets 3 stars because of the ambiance - beautiful location near the creek in Topanga Canyon, twinkly white christmas lights all over at night, gorgeous canyon nature vibe. Beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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My 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Stay 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really beautiful setting- apparently it used to be a dump site for old car tires and such. It is set on a creek, and the outdoor garden-like setting makes this restaurant truly unique. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I want so badly to write a glowing review of Inn of the Seventh Ray, but I cannot. My experience here on the night of Valentine's Day was so disappointing that it all but ruined the night. Here is the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah! The IoT7thR...at one point Los Angeles' most romantic restaurant. I remember the first time I went there in the early 90's. I felt like I'd landed in a Tinkerbell's homeland. I was so taken with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Having 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Having 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You'd think that a place that sells books about Karma would at least try to treat people decently... Maybe the Valentines Day overbooking and understaffing was a genuine mistake, or maybe the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Oh 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Oh 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My fiancA� and I had reservations for 9:45 on Valentine's day. He surprised me with the plans and having never been, I was thrilled. He specified preferred outdoor seating (under tarps with heat)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere here at Inn of the Seventh Ray. Its so beautiful. Its great anytime, dinner or brunch. The ingredients they use are really fresh. The variety for vegans & vegetarians is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The closest Los Angeles can get to the Awahee in Yosemite or Nepenthe in Big Sur. It's romantic and secluded, yet chic and delicious. If there is ever a special occasion, this is the place to go. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this cozy and romantic little restaurant nestled ourdoors in the rustic hippy town of Old Topanga. I love how you feel totally secluded in this cute little town yet you're so close to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why does it take an out of town guest to get me here? Brunch, lunch or dinner the food and service is top notch! It is truly hard to believe this place exists more or less than 30 minutes away from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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What 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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What 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the eve of my proposal to my gf, I wanted to take her to an intimate yet secluded restaurant that added fairy tale romance with a bit uniqueness. This place was the perfect location. We came on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf took me here for my birthday dinner. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! The trees, water fountains, lightings...It was like a fairy tale...:)))))))))
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here earlier in the year around spring time for a birthday dinner date. i was definitely impressed with the choice of restaurant- with my date, not so much. :) although i ended up having a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! Outdoor seating to make sure you go during the spring, summer or fall for the best scenery. I went for their Sunday champagne brunch and they have so much to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Beautiful 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Beautiful 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Took 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our friends had their wedding here last weekend. Beautiful outdoor venue with enough seating for 80 comfortably. A fountain is set in the center of the courtyard, and the whole area is covered by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Sunday brunch. Mandatory valet parking is annoying, like we're not leaving enough money behind they have to milk us for another $6. They have a big lot and plenty of space for people to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Just wonderful! Carole, the wedding coordinator, is so helpful, professional, friendly, responsive, etc. She answered all of our questions by email promptly. On the wedding day, I was able to sit back and...
weddingwire.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful place! The outdoor setting is definitely one of the best in LA. The creek was dry when we went, but I'm sure when there's water, the experience must be magical. Unlike many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been debating between three and four stars all day. I went with three. My in-laws took us here for dinner last night. We had a nice drive through the canyon and parking was simple. Luckily it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Closed for roaches, It was so bad the asked the patrons to stop eating and leave the place immediately. The food was really expensive and the service was terrible we asked for a refill of our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recently was closed for health code violations. I believe they are working hard to fix the damage though. I've had decent experiences there, but it's very pricey. Good place for fancy dates...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like to call this place: "Hippie meets foodie".This is the place where my husband DIDN'T propose to me seven and a half years ago. (Don't worry, he proposed two days later - it would have been a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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I had a beautiful wedding and reception at Inn of the Seventh Ray. You can't ask for a more beautiful place to get married. Pros: We had a very small wedding (30 guests) and had a difficult time finding a site...
weddingwire.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend and I wen here last night for our 2 year anniversary. It was absolutely beautiful. We were immediately greeted by the most peasant hostess i have ever encountered. As ww wondered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hippie-dippy, but in a good way. I've been here twice now, once for brunch and once for dinner, both times birthday celebrations.And it's a very nice spot to celebrate-the mostly al fresco dining...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear, it was as if we had a big honey comb in topless neon lights planted on top of our table or something. For some reason, all the bees and flies loved to swarm around our table, dip in our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Closed? I love this place but I checked out the rumor and it's true. But why are people surprised? Don't hippies and granola types love all creatures big and small?And I quote, "Local Eateries Shut...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. I went for the first time on July 18th for my birthday with my husband. It is very romantic and very earthy, all things I love. The seating is mostly outside on the patio with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: I just got a highly OFFENSIVE & MEAN message for writing a perfectly legit complaint which I have now deleted. Go ahead and question my intelligence. But sorry, I HAVE NO TIME FOR THIS CRAP....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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i 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I 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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I 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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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i 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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My 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Went 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Inn is a great place to bring a date (but perhaps not a first date, because the check will set you back quite a bit). The food for the Sunday brunch is spectacular; brunch comes with one glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was married in late April 2008 at the Inn of the Seventh Ray. Actually, I had not eaten there for years at the time we booked our date but I was planning from my new home in Atlanta and based on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my first experience at this place was pretty great but that was 2.5 yrs ago. tried the place again last night and the food was average, nothing special (especially the artichoke appetizer, really bad)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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The location is stunning and the staff is sweet. Carol Grogan was very helpful as a wedding coordinator. The food was amazing. My only complaints were that we ended up paying for meals we never saw, even...
weddingwire.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I appreciated the foresty, romantic, classy atmosphere of this restaurant, but I didn't necessarily appreciate my $58 bill for lunch. Lunch that consisted of arugala, chicken and flatbread. And a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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This 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
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very romantic...and very organic, hehe.The drive there was awesome. If you like the twisties, you'll have alot of fun driving there. This place is also hidden. It's in hidden in hills! But that's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Ok, 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Ok, 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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First 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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We chose this restaurant because it's in a beautiful environment and has several vegan dishes my husband and i like (we're both vegan, so our wedding was a vegan one). Unfortunately, we were VERY disappointed...
weddingwire.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for mother's day -- mobbed, as to be expected, parking lot packed with porches and priuses. Beautiful creekside location, kids can gambol and chase the lizards as you sip your organic OJ...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had gone to this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, its very scenic. But the location is somewhat hard to find, especially since its difficult to slow down and find the place. I can see why...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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We 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
imagine a brick walkway winding gently through a casual arrangement of white tables with matching chairs which resemble the magic pumpkin carriage from cinderella in their art nouveax decadence.the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NAME: Inn of the Seventh Ray ("A Woodland Restaurant")TYPE OF CUISINE:ADDRESS: 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, California 90290PHONE: 310.455.1311RESERVATIONS: A good idea! You can make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here to eat for brunch with my girlfriends.HOWEVER, whenever I am in Topanga area, I ALWAYS stop here. Even after a hike all sweaty I'll make a pit stop here.The little gift shop and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for the Sunday Brunch and well, it's just ALRIGHT. It gets stars for the great ambiance and the amazing scenic drive to this place but that's pretty much it. The food is average...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Impress your favorite sweetie with your favorite bottle of wine at this rustic hideaway. On the lovely lush patio that feels miles away from the city, diners feast on a variety of seasonal inventive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's gets a star for ambience. And I tried, I really tried to find something else redeeming about this place ordering two appetizers (including the tapas plate), two entrees, two desserts and spending...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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If 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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If 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for dinner on Valentine's Day immediately after getting engaged while visiting LA. This place did it's best to kill our buzz. The service was terrible! Our reservations were for 9. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps it was a frame-of-mind thing. You know, the vacation you just returned from was the BEST EVER. And the last (quality) meal you had was the BEST EVER. But damn... That was tasty. I came...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am always cold and they do a nice job w/ the heaters outdoor of making it warm on a 50degree night. thanks.wine -- nicesoup/salad - very well donevegan ravioli - YUM and portion not too large that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants! A Magical & Beautiful place to go to day and night!Good for your soul, body, heart, and mind~!Come here for the ambiance and healthy organic food. The ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This must be where reformed vegan hippies go to breed. And that's not a bad thing! They're located way up in the hills of Topanga and they have an outdoor seating arrangement next to a dried creek...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Targeted toward the crunchy granola set, this is still a place even non-Birkenstock aficionados can enjoy. Twinkling lights, fresh flowers, and a Buddha greet you as you pass under the entrance...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Inn of the Seventh Ray is the first place I took my girlfriend out to eat. Unfortunately, that night it was pretty damn cold... and dry. But regardless, we loved the place. We were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After my first dinner at this restaurant, I knew I would keep it in the back of my mind for that 'someone special' because of it's unique charm and character. The setting is very green and natural,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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We 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find it a bit difficult to be objective about the Inn of the Seventh Ray. For starters, the outdoor ambiance and beauty of the area is captivating. It will be tough to find another restaurant in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I used to call this "The Inn Of The Seventh Barf" when we were kids, because, according to our kid-legend, the whole place makes you want to barf seven times. As an adult, my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you grew up in the 60's/70's you know Topanga. It's where all the hippies are; if you didn't, well, now you know.Purple is the color of the seventh ray, hence, the decore.The Inn has an earthy,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in all of l.a. i haven't been in several years- but i still feel that i can write a good review about it :)this place was voted one of l.a.'s most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK... let me start by saying that my wife and I were married here and it was almost perfect. The setting, the food, the ambiance and even the service (not the same crew as the restaurant) were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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It 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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my Favorite restaurant out of all the places in Cali .ORGANIC ,QUAINT , QUIET ,GREAT SERVICE ,ROMANTIC pretty much i can go on and on about this special spot its location is beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review based on visit long time ago...Was very good food and very romantic setting especially outside (but not in winter I imagine), hopefully it still lives up to past visit.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bride's WEDDING Checklist:1. bridal dress - check2. invitations - check3. WEDDING VENUE -- CHECK!!!Oh. I forgot to add:4. groom - unchecked. Opps. Despite the fact that I don't have a fiance... okay,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Having every hope that the Inn would live up to the scores of wonderful experiences relayed to me by friends and reviews I'd read, I spent my one year wedding anniversary here and could not have been...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite spots when i visit my dad in LA. absolutely charming and unique, with top-notch food. i highly recommend the buffet brunch, the salmon scramble off their breakfast menu, the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I worked here in the early '90s, when LA Weekly had rated the Inn, "the most romantic restaurant in Los Angeles." And, another publication (maybe the Weekly) called it "great food, with waiters from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently, Leslie Bremmer of the times was out of her league here. I've eaten at just about every top restaurant in California, and this was as good as any of them. Including, the French Laundry,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for dinner on a Sunday evening. (Apparently, if you want to eat dinner there on a Sunday, it's good to have a reservation because they often have weddings).So, the good:--Tasty food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
are we there yet? are we there yet?i liked it because it was outdoors. we were in another world outside LA. deep in the mountains. they had a champagne buffet which was decent. ~$40. id say not worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Bewarned that yes, the outdoor garden is charming with a seasonal creek; however that does not excuse the Denny's quality food at 4 star prices. I have had lunch there and was talked into going to brunch on a...
menupages.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will start off with only one little complaint...new age music coming out of the fake rock/speaker behind my head. I know, I know, this is a new age-y place. What should I expect, right? But,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of my brought me here a few years ago and it remains my of my favourite places to enjoy brunch.We normally go on a 5-6 mile hike in Topanga to work up an appetite before coming here so we can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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To 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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To 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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One 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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If 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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One 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, this amazing place took us 1 hour to find. I totally ADORE flowers which were in abundance here. They also had a very lovely setting.Great dating place!
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our friends Beta and Christian held their wedding reception here in the beginning of July and it was absolutely amazing. The wedding itself was down on Topanga Beach and was equally beautiful....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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A few things that really annoy me with evening dining in LA is:* Overly descriptive copy writing in menu's* Poor customer service* False projected environmentsIt's one thing where the food tastes better than...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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A 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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I 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...
menupages.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Inn of the Seventh Ray is incredibly attentive to food allergies to the point of being insane. This is the place to go for your loved ones with auto-immune disorders, which if you ingest as much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To quote my brother:"REAL men take their ladies to Inn of the Seventh Ray".This from a conversation about how spago and a hotel room are cheesy and lame, but that inn of the seventh ray and then a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of those places that makes you forget you're in los angeles. it's tucked away in the hills over malibu and we all know i love the outdoor dining/secret spot killer one-two punch combination!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my most favorite place on earth to eat.Everything is well complimented. Veggies to meat!The filet is the most mouth watering buttery piece of goodness I've ever had.I've been many times and always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE funniest meal I've ever had. Seriously, only in California! Only in LA! Remembering the family meal we had here a couple of years back makes me laugh every time. My family of British...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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My 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to start by saying I hate pretentious organic/vegetarian restaurants. And though Inn of the Seventh Ray might have the prices that scream snob, I can assure you that two minutes within this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To take a hint from acceptance-speech-artist extraordinnaire, Hugh Laurie, Inn of the Seventh Ray smells of new-mown grass.Or, rather, trees. This escapist gem in the corner of big ol' dirty Los...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you heard of www.tastyla.com? I'm not a member, but when I googled this restaurant, and an ad for tastyla.com came up with these "dinner for six" dinners and it was at Inn of the Seventh Ray....
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I'd host a LOTR costume party and dress up as Galladreal, Queen of Rivendale! I imagine Arwen meeting Aragorn here for a nice romantic, intimate dinner, while seated at one of the more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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I'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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excellent 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i remember the avocado was a little weird and sour, but the ambience at this place more than makes up for it... welcome to shangri la. nice hearty vegetarian meals can be found here, with great wait...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the prefect place to take Non-Californians to show them just how far out there they can be. The Sunday Brunch is good and the creek side atmosphere is nice. Personally I like screwing with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for my wife's birthday on the actual day which was a weeknight. Starting from the 101, the place is all the way down this curvaceous Old Topanga Canyon Road, we were almost in Pacific...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a spiritual experience at this restaurant -- anyplace that lists the items on their menu in order of their "vibration" gets my vote for coolest snack joint. All the Christmas tree lights make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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$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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is amazing and a fabulous vegan and vegie selection. Real meat, too, and all organic/free-range. Stick to appetizers and desserts. Note: fake duck only for the true-blooded tofu lovers.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have people in your life who wear purple, believe in faeries, and occasionally talk of cleansing your aura, nothing can stop you from having a wonderful meal and an unforgettable dining...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where rich ex-hippies and foodies come to indulge...Ive been going to the Inn of the 7th Ray for years and years for Father's Day brunch and it consistently impresses. The brunch buffet is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am regrettably obligated to give the "Inn" a 5-star rating for the simple reason that I actually had the best meal of my life there, and I would hope others might have the opportunity to experience...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ps It's not vegetarian!I think it's a combo of Harbin hot springs, Chez Panisse, Byron Bay, and Santa Cruz. :) Just 15 minutes up the hill from Malibu. Vibrant organic fresh foods in the most bucolic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh the most relaxing and tranquil place in all of LA LA Land.Whether it's for a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday or a bridal shower, Inn of the Seventh Ray is perfect. The menu is lovely, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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The 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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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They 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Slow service, seating and bad service overall. Dont take a chance like this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience alone is worth the trip. You're sheltered in a secluded area of a green forest and bodies of water. It's so peaceful there. I went to celebrate a friend's birthday, and found the place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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i 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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hi,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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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hi, 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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Well 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't the best meal, but the ambiance is so fantastic that you really must try this Topanga treasure at least once. Go on a sunny evening in the summer and sit alongside the dried up creek.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to breakfast here regularly for the calm and sun-speckled creek-side setting. The food is healthy and interesting if not delicious. The kitschy decor and adjacent hippie retail counter are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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we 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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not 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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On 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A unique dining experience in the heart of Topanga Canyon. The outdoor seating near the creek is very refreshing. Just know that although the atmosphere is great, the food isn't delicious- it's very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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We 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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I'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A magical place. There's something exceedingly angelic and romantic about The Seventh Ray, and you'll feel it as soon as you arrive, my darling munchkins. A fantastic place for brunch... the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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Had 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2005
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Went 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2005
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Service 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance in the canyon location is wonderfully serene and romantic. This acclaimed restaurant gives you organic greens & grains, naturally raised poultry & meats, mimimal use of dairy & teflon, &...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2004
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2004
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2004
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Stopped 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2004
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I'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2004
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If 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2004
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I went with a party of 8, and there were raves for the steaks ordered, and good for the lobster. I had the vegetarian tasting menu, which I considered [along with the meat tasting menu] to be a bad value, as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2004
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Other reviewers must have gone on an off night because I found this to be a wonderful spot. The food was excellent and presented well. The service was attentive without being overbearing. The location is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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This place is extremely overrated. I trust and VALUE all citysearch recommendations but this place was horrible. I was looking for a nice place to dine with my new girlfriend and decided to take the drive from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2003
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You are surrounded by nature in this hidden spot! You can see coyotes and dragon flies while you dine. The food is all organic, however, the taste is not as good. This is a good place to take a date if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2003
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I Find it funny that this Place is being listed as a top place to go for a holiday meal. I refuse to go to this place even if my friends love the areaand the place(not for it's food).
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2003
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I Find it funny that this Place is being listed as a top place to go for a holiday meal. I refuse to go to this place even if my friends love the area and the place(not for it's food).
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2003
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I have had their vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare and both are esquisite in presentation and taste. Their vegetarian duck is prepared so well i actually thought they had got my order wrong and served me...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2003
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I have had their vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare and both are esquisite in presentation and taste. Their vegetarian duck is prepared so well i actually thought they had got my order wrong and served me...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2003
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Well contrary to most comments I read before going to the Inn on Valentine's Day my experience was incredible. The food was excellent. The portions could have been bigger. The service was excellent. I at one...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2003
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The food and the atmosphere are fantastic. This is one place that is definately on the A list. The food is some of the finest one can find. Combined with a running stream that you can walk down to from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2003
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After hearing such rave reviews on this restaurant, I begged my fiance to go. It was the first & LAST time-the menu choices were sparse and strange (you'd have to be a ritzy health food nut to appreciate the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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Can you imagine stepping into a magic forest? The trees strewn with thousands of tiny white lights, tables glowing with candles. Your enter like royalty, descending down the stone steps with intimate tables...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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The Inn of the Seventh Ray is as beautiful and romantic as described in the review, but the food was a huge disappointment. My boyfriend and I are both vegetarians, so, of course, we had the only two entrees...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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This is where my Husband preposed to me. It is the most romantic restuarant I have ever been to. If your going to do it in a restaurant this is the place. I will say the food is not good. We thought it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Soft murmuring of the canyon river, quite rustles of the old trees, deep sky, candlelight, and relaxing music This restaurant is a perfect combination of remarkable service and untouched nature. As pure and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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Love was enough to inspirate us in our romantic date, but being there, sitting by that stream, at the light of candles in their fairy tale's terrace, added the perfect set to a perfect script. Marvelous.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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My family and I have enjoyed many fine meals at the Inn of the Seventh Ray. In our recent visit, we dined from the Raw Foods menu and without exaggeration, I believe the dishes are the best the restaurant now...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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The food was tepid and the service was horrible. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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I might return for a glass of wine to soak in the lovely ambience. Truly a romantic environment. However the food was mediocre and for the price you'd expect better. Even the desserts were blah. For $30 for an...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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This is probably the fanciest vegetarian restaurant in L.A. The ambience and outdoor dining in the summer is truly the best...They also do a really nice Thanksgiving dinner....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2002
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There is nothing like the smell of the air after many hours or days of rain. If you have the chance sit on the patio at night and be serenaded by nature's own beautiful music. Crickets chirping, leaves...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Someone told me this place was very romantic but the service was not that good. Said he had only gone once. Having been in the restaurant business myself, knew we all have good days and bad and one persons...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2002
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this restaurant has a romantic outdoor setting AND great food. Can't beat the combo when everyone else only has ONE of those.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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I just adore this place! Very romantic, good food! Its menu is a little steep, but well worth it!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Yes, the atmosphere is beautiful It's set in the mountains and the outdoor dining area is beautifully lit with strings of Christmas lights. I even got to sit in the Gazebo which was a nice treat. But I'd never...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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If I were rich I'd eat here every night. The atmosphere, the food, the people, I don't know what to rate first. I've always had a wonderful time here. Don't be taken aback by the Vegetarian restaurant heading....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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If I were rich I'd eat here every night. The atmosphere, the food, the people, I don't know what to rate first. I've always had a wonderful time here. Don't be taken aback by the Vegetarian restaurant heading....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. It's better to go on less crowded days, and bring a coat if you go in the evening. It can get cold in the mountains. The menu is different from most...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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If you are looking for a cozy date idea that is sure to impress, this is a perfect spot. A quiet little creek cuts through the restaurant's patio and twinkling white lights set the mood. Arts lovers: pair up...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2002
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The atmosphere--the sounds of running water from the nearby creek and hundreds of white lights strung through the trees--won't disappoint. Sit in one of the stone booths at the far end of the outdoor deck and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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Some friends brought me here for a birthday brunch. Two of us opted for the pricey full buffet and regretted it. The food was bland and very disappointing. Our server couldn't seem to remember our drink orders...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2002
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This former church in the beautiful (some say spiritual) Topanga Canyon oozes "aura" and is the perfect setting for a romantic dining experience, far from the bright lights of the city. About half of the...
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a secret garden...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this restaurant is reminiscent of something a throwback to the...
dine.com - user review
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enter a near-nirvana state as you walk down the steps into this delightful outdoor setting. romantic, candlelit tables overlook a quiet brook creating a truly unique dining experience. inventive vegetarian,...
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this new age, outdoorsy hideaway tucked into rustic topanga canyon has managed to survive despite countless surrounding brush fires. unfortunately, many people dismiss this place as little more than a refuge...
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After an hour wait, they stuck us in the back corner. It took about an hour before we got our food. All we wanted was to eat, they kept pushing the appetizers and wine. After repeated attempts to
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