Inn of the Seventh Ray – Dining in Fairytale Land

Do you believe in magic?

Fairy or sprite sightings would not seem out of the ordinary at this Topanga Canyon restaurant. The fairy tale-like setting in a woodsy canyon next to a trickling brook feels more like Middle Earth than LA.



Twinkling lights, fresh flowers, and a Buddha welcome guests as they pass under the Inn of the Seventh Ray’s entrance archway.

From the entrance, a staircase winds past tables tucked away into nooks that are surrounded by shrubbery. At the bottom, there’s a central, brightly lit fountain surrounded by tables graced with freshly-cut flowers. A small gazebo nearby houses another table.



The restaurant is unusual in that most of the seating is outdoors. It can get chilly at night, but judicious use of heating lamps makes it comfortable. And in case of rain, it’s covered by a clear tent top lit up with twinkling white lights. A small indoor dining area is available, but it’s nowhere near as spectacular as the outdoor section.

What really makes this restaurant special is the trickling brook that runs alongside the dining area. It is lit up at night to give guests a better view. Sometimes, you can even spot deer drinking from the stream.

The menu, filled with plenty of vegetarian and organic selections, perfectly complements the outdoorsy atmosphere. Fresh salmon, organic greens dressed in an herb and lemon vinaigrette, goat cheese stuffed portabello mushroom with apricot puree, butternut squash risotto, etc. Also worth noting is the restaurant’s pride in accommodating those with special diets, such as gluten-free or vegan.

On your way out, don’t forget to stop in the restaurant’s accompanying gift store, filled with organic cookbooks and handmade jewelry.

Inn of the Seventh Ray is something I don’t share easily. It’s not gimmicky or Disneylandesque. To me, it’s elegant, natural, and spiritual and it holds a special place in my heart because my husband and I celebrated our wedding day here.

May you enjoy this magical place as much as I have.

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Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, California 90290
310.455.1311