Old Place
Steak house · Los Angeles County ·
Hearty American eats in a rustic Western film setting
Hearty American eats in a rustic Western film setting
"Whenever we need a break from the chaos of Los Angeles, we drive up to Old Place. It’s in the Santa Monica Mountains, located on the grounds of a 19th-century general store-turned-saloon and steakhouse, complete with a Wild West aesthetic that reminds us of the movies our dad loves to watch. The menu is packed with American comfort foods like bone-in ribeyes, glorious apple crispy, and something called a “noodle and cheese bake,” a mac-and-cheese type dish that’s made with thick egg noodles smothered in parmesan, goat cheese, and mozzarella." - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
"There are few places that feel as special as the Old Place, a hideaway Western hangout known for its wood-grilled steaks, rustic sourdough bread, syrupy berry cobblers, and ambiance. During recent wildfires, the restaurant was threatened but not permanently affected. Amble up into the endless Malibu canyons for a taste of Los Angeles history. It’s a good celebration spot for a group, too." - Eater Staff
"LA’s concrete expanse is well-documented. But sometimes we all need a reminder that we’re surrounded by beaches, mountains, Dr. Seuss-esque deserts, and vineyard-filled valleys. Look no further than The Old Place for a change of scenery. Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, this saloon-ish steakhouse occupies a dusty former general store that’s been standing since the early 1900s. There’s usually a guy playing banjo in the corner, a retired ceramics teacher handing out friendship bracelets, and a parade of old-timey comfort foods from the kitchen: thick chicken pot pies, fruit cobblers baked in cast-iron, and oak-grilled ribeyes the size of your head." - brant cox, garrett snyder, jess basser sanders, nikko duren, sylvio martins, cathy park
"This iconic steakhouse/saloon in the Santa Monica Mountains has been open since the '70s, but the building itself dates back to 1915 when it was a general store and post office. Needless to say, these walls have seen some Westworld-adjacent things, and if you keep your eyes peeled as you eat a perfectly cooked steak and the best mac and cheese in LA, you probably will too." - brant cox
"Whenever we need a break from the chaos and congestion of LA (as well as this century), we take a drive to The Old Place. Up in the Santa Monica Mountains, it’s located on the grounds of a 19th-century general store-turned-saloon and steakhouse, complete with wooden fixtures and a Wild West aesthetic not unlike Pioneertown. The menu changes every so often, but generally involves American comfort staples like bone-in ribeye steaks, mashed potatoes, and glorious fruit cobblers. There’s full service in the dining room Thursday through Sunday, or you can eat outdoors, which is more of a to-go operation where you grab a bench and watch flocks of peacocks stroll the grounds." - brant cox, sylvio martins
