Canyon Lodge American Grill (formerly Ben Brown's) is just minutes away
from the bustle of downtown Laguna Beach and light years away
in setting, ambiance and dining experience. Canyon Lodge American
Grill offers traditional American cuisine served in an upscale
yet utterly relaxed atmosphere.
Located in the wonderfully secluded Aliso Canyon just off Pacific
Coast Highway, the restaurant's fare emphasizes grilled and roasted
dishes accompanied by "fresh, natural and regional"
ingredients. Canyon Lodge American Grill continues the Brown family's
tradition of attentive service, superb food and a warm, inviting
setting.
Canyon Lodge is custom-furnished in classic rustic "mountain
lodge" décor complete with fireplaces, beamed ceilings
and a vibrant color palate of reds, blues, browns and greens.
The nationally known restaurant design firm, Hatch Design Group,
created the restaurant's "national park lodge atmosphere
with an upscale blend of American West and California Mission
craftsmanship" says Jeff Hatch.
The restaurant is a "mountain get-away in the canyon by
the beach" says owner Vi Brown. "We don't want glitz
or gimmicks. Canyon Lodge is a comfortable relaxed kind of place,
where you would gather with friends."
We
proudly feature the culinary creations of Chef de Cuisine Don
Dastrup (pictured at left). Chef Dastrup previously worked under
Gregory Short at the Montage Resort and Spa.
Canyon Lodge offers private dining rooms, banquet facilities
and patio dining. The bar and lounge feature a "living
room" atmosphere and a 20-foot long oak inlaid bar. Views
overlook the chaparral-covered canyon walls and landscaped greens
of the surrounding Aliso Creek golf course.