About Callahan's Mountain Lodge
Callahan's began on March 23, 1947, when Don Callahan, back from World War II, opened a small wood and stone café cut into the hillside, and his wife Nilde wrote an Italian-influenced menu. The state removed the original motor lodge in 1963 to widen Interstate 5, and the family reopened in 1965 at today's site in the Siskiyou Mountains, close to the Pacific Crest Trail and Mount Ashland. After a fire in 2006 the lodge was rebuilt and reopened in 2008, and Mark and Lisa Cleaner, the third owners since 1947, bought it in 2020.
The restaurant is open year-round. Breakfast runs 8 to 10:30 am daily, with dishes such as a Dutch baby and a PCT skillet; an all-day menu starts at noon; and evening plates include duck ravioli, fish puttanesca and filet mignon, with prime rib and coq au vin on weekends. Wally's Bar opens at 2 pm, and live music plays Friday through Sunday from 5 to 8 pm. Reservations are given priority, so call ahead for dinner.
Families and dogs are both welcome here. There is a kids' menu, and a small menu for dogs, and the lodge is pet friendly. Guest rooms range from modest to penthouse, some with Jacuzzi tubs, and the lodge hosts weddings of up to 250 guests. Mount Ashland, Emigrant Lake County Park and several wineries are within about 15 minutes, and on November 26, 2026, the lodge serves a Thanksgiving buffet.
Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm near Jacksonville is about 40 minutes away, so a summer trip can pair lavender in the Rogue Valley with dinner and a night in the mountains.
What to do
- Eat on the outdoor deck by the waterfalls
- Hear live music Friday through Sunday, 5 to 8 pm
- Order weekend prime rib or coq au vin
- Bring your dog; there is a pet menu and pet-friendly rooms
- Stay overnight in a Jacuzzi room near Mount Ashland and the Pacific Crest Trail
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Restaurant and lodge open year-round
- Hours
- Posted on their website (checked October 2026): breakfast daily 8–10:30 am; all-day menu noon–9 pm; dinner 5–9 pm; bar from 2 pm
Good to know
- Dogs
- Allowed (pet-friendly lodging and a dog menu)
- Reservations
- Recommended for dinner; call the lodge
Tips for your visit
- Call ahead for weekend dinner, when live music draws a crowd
- Prime rib and coq au vin are only on Saturday and Sunday
- Check mountain driving conditions in winter, since the lodge sits high in the Siskiyous
- Book the Thanksgiving buffet early if you plan to come on November 26, 2026
Pair it with a lavender farm
Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm · about 40 minutes away
Dos Mariposas near Jacksonville is about 40 minutes away, so you can pick lavender in the Rogue Valley and come up the mountain for dinner.
Getting there
Questions
Is Callahan's dog friendly?
Yes. The lodge is pet friendly and the restaurant has a small menu for dogs.
When is there live music?
Friday through Sunday, 5 to 8 pm.
Does Callahan's serve breakfast?
Yes, daily from 8 to 10:30 am.
How old is Callahan's?
It opened as a café in 1947 and moved to its current site in 1965.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
