The bartender makes all the infused liquors, the margaritas are fantastic. And the lady that makes…read morethe food can cook!!! A combination that you really need to try.

Cute vibes. Honestly, we came here because the place next door had a wait and I didn't want to…read morewait. Would return and recommend for similar reasons. If I could, would give this 3.5 stars. Know before you go, you have to order at the bar. I didn't know, so I had to ask, but when I asked the bartender I got the sense he had to make that clear frequently which I get can be annoying, but he wasn't the friendliest when answering my question or taking my order. Meanwhile another bartender on the other end of the bar was audibly nicer. Maybe it was my bartender's demeanor or maybe the price tag, but I ordered and closed out my tab. Made my way over to my table with a cocktail and water (also self serve, don't ask) to await my food. The Paloma was strong but not particularly tasty. Luckily the food came out shortly after. The stars of the show were the curried cauliflower tacos that were much tastier and filling than expected and made me wish they were always on the menu. Runner up was the queso fundido even though it was a bit hard on the edges and required some scraping. Can't remember if the chips came with the queso or the ceviche but as someone that would order chips and salsa as one of my last bites on earth... these chips were very disappointing. Not because they tasted, bad but because they were the hardest chips I've ever had in my life. While this was bad, the ceviche was worse. Again not because of flavor but because of texture. The shrimp was overdone and I had literally just had better seafood minutes before as I was basically restaurant hoping fueling up on appetizers to sample a bit of everything. I'd come back for the ambiance, maybe a drink. Would order other bites but not come here hungry as it seems hit or miss.

Amazing!! We had a…read morestaycation @ Dawn Ranch and did their tasting menu (This and That) for our wedding anniversary (: The cost was $115 per person, total 8 dishes: 3 starters, 3 mains, 2 desserts My favorite was the dadinho de tapioca and the dates dessert! Everything is also cooked to perfection, especially the fish and steak. There was also a fancy tea demonstration, I would say one of the best teas I've ever had. First off, the service is top tier! I was pleasantly surprised, this definitely was equivalent to a Michelin star experience. Amazing service and attentiveness, and were also in sync haha. The restaurant itself is beautiful and cozy, love the tree in the middle. I also love the dessert experience of taking us to the patio, even more cozy! with the fire and stars above, blankets included (: We also ate breakfast here twice -- I would recommend the burger for brunch! But service / ambiance is totally different and casual, you order first and then they will bring out the food to whatever table you choose. Definitely recommend to stop here if you're in Guerneville!

Stayed at Dawn Ranch and enjoyed the smaller tasting menu for dinner one night then breakfast the…read morefollowing morning. Both meals were excellent, as was service. Dinner has two set menus. "This or that" for a shorter tasting menu for $80 pp before gratuities or tax. The "all that" tasting menu offers more variety for $140. You can also opt for a la carte by sitting at the bar and ordering off the bar menu. Everything we had in the "this or that" tasting was delicious. There were three small bites to start (raw oyster, scallop on blue corn tortilla, fried tapioca cheese square) then two appetizers (squash 3 ways, sashimi on passion fruit sauce). You get your choice of entree. I got the catch of the day which was a Mt Lassen trout which was perfectly cooked. My husband got the picanha which was also perfectly cooked medium rare. For dessert I got a basque chocolate cheesecake which was rich but not overly so, while he got the buffalo milk panna cotta which was refreshing with citrus. Breakfast is ordered at the bar which becomes a cafe in the daytime. The smoked ham and Brie on medialuna (basically a croissant with a sweet honey glaze) was the perfect combination of savory and sweet. I'm still dreaming of this breakfast sandwich! We also got the dawn ranch burger which comes with thicc fries with pillowy soft potato center. Both taste great with their tomato relish. The dining room is gorgeous with a rustic wood cabin feel yet cozy by the crackling fireplace. Our servers were extremely professional and friendly.

WOW. Just WOW. **California Gold in San Rafael** is an absolute gem, and our experience was taken…read moreto the *next level* thanks to the incredible bartender **Víctor**. From start to finish, he was beyond amazing--warm, welcoming, insanely knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about his craft. Every single drink was PERFECT. Not one miss. We enjoyed **all** the drinks, and each cocktail somehow got better than the last. On top of that, Víctor is just an awesome human being who makes you feel genuinely taken care of. The **location is beautiful**, the atmosphere is fun, vibrant, and incredibly enjoyable--one of those places where you instantly feel relaxed and excited to be there at the same time. Great vibes, great energy, great people. This place is a MUST, and Víctor is the reason we'll be coming back again and again. Do yourself a favor: sit at the bar, trust his recommendations, and enjoy an unforgettable night.

Service was terrible. Ordered a drink asked for an adjustment due to food allergies. Was told it…read morewould be well balanced. Bartender was annoyed and was rude. Had a food reaction and I asked if I could choose a replacement. They told me no and wanted me to pay for another drink. A patron offered me a replacement drink and he shouldn't have to do that. Was excited to check this place out from out of town. The entire drink was left at the bar and I left the establishment. The bartenders had terrible customer service skills.

Quaint spot with little to no wait and great prices for the quality. The food was…read moredelicious--highly recommend the Brussels sprouts and pork shoulder!"

The service from the maître d' (Kelly) was exceptional! Watching her juggle multiple tasks while…read moremanaging hords of guests both outside and inside of the restaurant was nothing short of incredible. Her customer service, warmth, and enthusiasm flowed throughout the evening and was a large contributor to our positive experience. We ordered the Beet Salad, Mac n Cheese, Bistro Steak, Black Cod, and for dessert had the Bread Pudding. Pretty much everything was absolutely delicious. The Mac n Cheese deserves a special mention as it was perfectly creamy and flavorful. The one thing I could not get over was the amount of broth in the cod dish. It was simply too much and overtook the dish. The cod itself however was buttery and cooked to perfection. All in all, boone eat + drink was a great experience and I would definitely return and recommend.

I love this place. My wife and I really enjoyed the wine selection, the person who served us…read morebehind the counter and especially the location. Sipping wine and watching the fog slowly roll in and out, watching kayakers in the water was a perfect Sunday afternoon. The live chello music playing in the background was a nice enhancement to the ambiance. What was not a positive to the afternoon was the eccentric older lady pestering all the patrons to tip the cellist. I don't think she is associated with the business itself and if she is then a note to them that she's damaging the calm that you've worked so hard to provide your patrons.

A sweet outdoor wine bar near Cafe Aquatica, overlooking the Russian River…read more We stopped in recently on a sunny weekend day after hiking Jenner Headlands Preserve. We bought wine and they let us bring over food from Cafe Aquatica (two doors down in the same building), as long as we removed our food trash. Very cool of them! It was quiet at the wine bar when we were there, but I imagine it's livelier when they have live music going on. Their back patio area connects to Cafe Aquatica's, so we enjoyed the music coming from there. Staff were super friendly and kind, telling us about the smaller production, local wines they offer. I enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc while soaking in some sunshine and river views. Friendly dogs on leash are welcomed! Cheers Friends!

Super lovely small town bar. Even if you're not staying at the hotel. Staff was wonderful! Locals…read morewere wonderful! Went in for karaoke and had a blast!

The place is a bit dumpy, But it's always open! And the woman bartender today made me some killer…read moremargaritas with freshly squeezed orange juice. The prices are good! I would come back!

A recent collaboration with Chef Sam was amazing. Together we banded up with local mermaids to put…read moreon a community dinner. Sam wen out of his way to open his kitchen to us to do a dinner. We had originally rented the Guerneville school to do the food there. Power outages foiled us last minute, so a make shift feeding line was established under the business to put out turkey, ham, Sam's lasagna, mashed taters, veggies squash, and more. What a pleasure to work with this team, and push, baby push. We served hundreds of locals lacking power, random families, the unhoused. Guys like Sam are needed more and more in this world . I'm glad we met and made some positivity in this amazing aftermath of the recent storms. Oh the wind and the rain!

The 5th Star is for the awesome Live Band! Thank you so much for making us feel welcome!!!…read more We so enjoyed out visit here! Food was great, drinks were on point and service was fast, attentive and friendly. We ordered many things on the menu and everyone was happy with what they got.

Wonderful food in such a special environment. We received the BEST service from Pam! She's a gem,…read moreand she made our dinner even more memorable than we could have hoped for. Pam, thank you for everything, and Chee-Hooo!!!

My husband wanted some oysters so we gave this place a try, and I'm so glad we did since we went…read moreback the next day for more! We had a tasty lunch with raw oysters and a jalapeño mignonette sauce, smoked trout dip, and a bowl of the chowder. The smoked trout dip was pretty good with the chip and pickled onion (my least favorite dish). The raw oysters with the mignonette sauce were fantastic...we went for two rounds! My favorite chowder in Bodega Bay was Spud's, but I think this one knocked it out. I enjoyed the smoky flavor to it! Our kids aren't seafood fans so I really appreciated their kids menu that had butter & cheese pasta. Their Bloody Mary was solid as well! The following day, we had the Wedge Salad and calamari along with a bowl of chowder. The salad was crisp and the combination of ingredients was perfect with all the textures and flavors of the bacon, cherry tomatoes, shoe string onion rings, and blue cheese dressing...the best wedge salad I've ever had! I loved the lightness of the calamari batter as well! This is a nicely decorated and clean restaurant. It was romantic with the view of the bay. I felt the customer service was a little off, but eventually our servers were nicer as both lunches went on. There was a Hispanic man that was very friendly and kept our water filled. We enjoyed talking to him. The customers sure were friendly with lots of smiles towards our kids. This is my favorite Bodega Bay restaurant. I look forward to bringing family and friends.

Wow! I did not expect to have the best Chicken Sandwich ever! Bar tenders/servers are awesome. He…read moreran out of the ingredients for the NA Cocktail, so he whipped me up some other wonderful concoction .

Ive lived in town my whole life and this place goes through phases where its okay, and then…read moreterrible again. I went here for a birthday dinner for my mom with my dad and boyfriend. My mom order the chicken fried steak and before the server even left the table she knew she had to send it back. The mashed potatoes were cold with a load of dark congealed gravy on top - the "steaks" was one piece of fried steak that looked like a thin small rubber strip. She decided to just share my plate with me instead - I got the nachos with tri tip for 22 dollars. They were cold, unseasoned and every single chip was burnt. We ended up throwing them away after a few bites. My boyfriend's burger he ordered medium rare was way past well done, but somehow cold served with cold cheese. The same with my dad's chicken sandwich. It's not an exaggeration to say that was some of the worst food I have ever received at a restaurant. To finally top that off my mom and I both got food poisoning that lasted two full days. My stomach is still hurting. Avoid. There are many other spots in town.

My husband and I came here a couple of weeks ago for our anniversary and we were very happy with…read moreour stay. Although our timing was off as heavy rain had just passed. We were unable to enjoy the river or any of the outdoor areas too much. I would love to try this place again during warmer weather. There was a small electrical problem in our room and they put us in a bigger room with no additional charge. Very kind of them as I'm pretty positive any other place would have tried to get some kind of up extra charge out of us even though it wasn't our fault. I appreciate the honesty and it's very refreshing! We ate at the restaurant twice and the food was amazing. The eggplant appetizer is something I'm going to be thinking about for a long time! Their cocktails are also delicious and just strong enough. It's a pretty small menu, but it makes it easy to get a taste of everything. Especially if you go more than once! I do feel like it might be little overpriced for what it is. However that seems to be true of the entire area so I can't really hold that against them. All in all, I was happy with our stay and I highly recommend it. We will be back here someday for sure!

I stayed here recently for a little weekend getaway. The…read moreproperty: - Absolutely beautiful, right on the river. - Location is a bit secluded but I wanted that. - - -Lots of restaurants and bars within 10 minute drive. - Lots of outdoor seating to relax. - There is no longer a dock. - There is no longer a hot tub, was replaced by a mini pool which was not heated. - I definitely did not appreciate that they play outdoor music on speakers until after 10pm, it was super loud in my room. - Sadly the restaurant and speakeasy closed last minute due to staff emergency. I was all dressed up with no place to go. The room: - I was in River View Studio 26. Room was a decent size. Bathroom was TINY! If you sit on the toilet the sink is in your lap. The shower had no place to put my soaps and water took a really long time to heat. The windows do not have screens so just be aware of that when you leave windows open, the bugs will come ( to be expected given the location). - Mini fridge, coffee maker, seating area. - Room key is a code they email you.