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Cafe Beaujolais

4.0 (833 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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CAFE BEAUJOLAIS ATMOSPHERE

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Outdoor seating

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Dori N.

Well, in Mendicino for a friend's birthday and girls weekend, I dined here for my first time. The restaurant is cute and the server was wonderful. I had the duck confit. The table shared two scallop entrées as our appetizers, which were good, but they plated them together, so we didn't get two full servings of the risotto to share. I was looking forward to a cocktail with my dinner, but they only have aperitifs. Overall it was a nice dinner.

Gnocchi
Davis Y.

Friends , family, and strangers alike - if you are visiting Mendocino then you must make this part of your dining itinerary. Would recommend reservations. Started the meal off with their special of a meatball on top of a perfectly balanced polenta. Cleared the plate and then some. I decided on duck and my wife had the gnocchi. As a pasta connoisseur and someone who has traveled the Italian coast, my wife said this was some of the best gnocchi she has ever had. Myself? This duck, and I kid you not, was the best duck I have ever had in my life. To me, duck has either been any or just not good. This duck? 10/10. A beautiful crust and an even more beautiful cook and then treated with a smoky and sweet sauce - paired with perfectly cooked potato. No notes. *chef's kiss* Almost went there two nights in a row. The ginger molasses cake was superb.

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Melissa G.

A local recommended Cafe Beaujolais, and I'm so glad that we decided to have brunch here! Cafe Beaujolais accepts reservations; however, we didn't have to wait too long for them to set up a table for two. Inside is very cozy, and all the tables have white linen table clothes, which makes the rustic interior feel more elevated. My partner and I ordered the Tour de Mendocino and the Granola & Fruit Bowl with a side of sausage. I was really impressed with the food, and the bowl was packed with seasonal fruits including peaches, cherries, figs, and strawberries. My partner enjoyed the French toast and noted that the scrambled eggs were good too. This is a must-stop if you're in town, and I'd recommend making a reservation if you're planning to dine in.

Carrot and coconut milk soup was perfection.
Steph C.

An excellent choice for an anniversary celebration dinner. All of our selections were top notch in taste, quality, uniqueness, and freshness. Service was superb and attentive. It's rare to have every expectation met on such an important day. Either we're lucky, or Cafe Beaujolais is just that good. Take a look at my photos. Every dish was impressive and our server was so wonderful. The employees here work as a well oiled machine and help each other out to make sure things run smoothly. There's a story about the restaurant origin on the front cover of the menu. Come visit to learn about their cool history. It's a small dining room and they pack a lot of tables. Even so, my hot date and I were seated at a three top and had plenty of space. We ordered a lot of food but it was served at the perfect time, never crowded on the table. There's a really clean bathroom located outside and down the stairs. I'm daydreaming about coming back soon.

8 hour bolognese
Jabez P.

Nice vibes here, service was pretty good. The food was tasty and nicely presented. Star of the night was the mussels in wine it was so tasty with the bread. The 8 hour pasta was also tasty the meat sauce was rich but not too overpowering. Duck breast was decent definitely had better but still rich and fatty. Would like to try other things in future make sure to have reservations

Olive Oil Cake
Janet C.

Must Try!! Busy Saturday with no room until possibly 8pm - BUT they had a little bar next door with drinks AND you can order food there!! We chose to wait for a table and had an amazing culinary experience!! We had the following dishes and they were all amazing!! Starters: Crab Cakes Main Course: Pasta bolognese Sides: brussel sprouts, beets, mushrooms Desserts: olive oil cake and cobbler

Beef tartare
Lucy D.

Cafe beaujolais resides in a Victorian house. The rooms are transformed into dining rooms giving that intimate setting. We were seated in the back dining room. The table for 2 was slightly cramped. Staff was friendly and attentive. Beef tartare - this was our least favourite dish. The tatare was served on warm bread, heating up the meat slightly. Overpowering mustard flavor, very strong balsamic tartness. The condiments stole the show and we couldn't really taste the natural flavor of the meat. Sweet potatoes agnolotti - creamy delicate filling in agnolotti, the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes were enhanced, delightful Braised pork cheek - fork tender pork cheeks pairs perfectly with creamy risotto, the sauce was slightly salty and felt one dimensional Duck breast - the absolute star of the show, crispy skin envelops tender meat, beautifully seasoned with five spice. The quinces are pleasant touches to the dish, each bite bursting with sweetness

Mole
Grace M.

Intimate dining experience in an old house with French inspired dishes. They're happy to make your night special for any occasion including rose petals for an anniversary and birthday confetti. The service is sleek and knowledgeable. We ordered the heirloom tomato caprese salad, pan seared Hokkaido scallops, and the chicken mole and for dessert the chocolate pot de crème . All the food was delicious and we left full and satisfied.

Beaujolais Benedict
Anthony W.

A new favorite breakfast spot of mine in Mendocino. So after going to Mendocino a bunch of times we've had to hone in on the breakfast options. After all, breakfast is the wifey's favorite meal. So we've been trying Cafe Beaujolais since it's usually near one of the Inn's we like to stay at, and my is it tasty. I like how it's open somewhat early too. 9:30 isn't too bad. The goal is usually to get to breakfasts spots right when they open so we can avoid peeps but even though this place usually fills up right as they open the doors, I do love the vibe. There is an elegance to it which goes with the name. But yet at the same time it does also have a homey feel like an old mom and pop breakfast spot in the Bay. For some reason out of all the times I've gone, theres always this older gentleman who seems like he's a customer but he's always just walking into the kitchen. Luckily he's never too loud or obnoxious. I just figure he's a regular who is close to the people that work here. Ultimately he always looks like he is having a good time. I mean when you think about it, the food can't be half bad if I continuously see this dude here... But the food is actually really really good. Ive come here a few times and the food always goes above and beyond. I really look forward to the breakfast every-time I go because I know it's always going to be a good meal. That's just how consistent they are. Recently I tried Benedict and I was super impressed. Both of the eggs oozed out the golden goodness when you put the knife through. The Hollandaise sauce was light, lemony and creamy. I loved the amount of Ham they give you too. Potatoes are scrumptious. The portions are pretty solid. Great service too. Everyone who serves us has always been good. I can't really think of anything that bothers me about this Cafe Beaujolais. I feel like this may be a place that flies under people's radar in Mendocino. It's definitely away from all the usual dining stuff downtown but I think people should check it out. It's classy yet homey at the same time.

Spanish shakshuka (brunch)
Ilana V.

Came to Cafe Beaujolais for dinner on a Thursday and Brunch on a Sunday and while overall pleased, left with some thoughts. For brunch: I would come here again and again for their pancakes. I don't even like pancakes very much and I so rarely order them but their special had peaches and I'm a sucker for peaches... turns out I'm also a sucker for slightly crispy pancakes and Cafe Beaujolais delivered! Mine were delicious but I also had a bite of a blueberry pancake from a friend and I believe those were somehow even better! The eggs Benedict was so so. The flavors were excellent but the eggs were inconsistent (one was runny, one was overcooked). The sourdough was tasty but slightly difficult to cut/eat. For dinner: The octopus had an excellent char but was over salted. The tuna crudo was perfect. The duck was delicious The salmon was absurdly delicious. The strawberry rhubarb crumble was insensibly large and just fine (maybe they should call it a dessert for 2) The financier was also just fine. Some reviews say service is slow, I didn't experience that at all. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and the location feels homey and cozy. My key takeaways: Order pancakes for brunch For dinner: order entrees, skip dessert

Classic cioppino
Sophie C.

Weeknight spontaneous dinner as tourists from the Bay Area. We were lucky to snag a table with about a 15 minute wait. Vibes are romantic old cottage, special occasion dinner type so dress accordingly. We felt a little out of place not as dressed up, but we were hungry after finding out the Italian place next door was completely booked and so here we are. It's a pricey establishment, similar to NYC or more fancier SF restaurants. That kind of set some expectations before any of the dishes arrived. Thankfully everything was good, and as a party of 4 plus a baby; we tried a variety of food. Everything was plated beautifully. Flavors were above average, and can tell the kitchen staff know what they're doing. Even the walnut financier and berry cake for dessert were yummy and not your average 'i see this everywhere' type of desserts. The walnut flavor was there, and the financier had a slight hard crisp exterior while the inside was heavenly soft and warm. The berry cake was bursting with fresh berries, and was a very out of cookbook berry purple color (not yellow sponge cake layered w/fruit pebble type) so kudos to the dessert chef too! Service was very attentive and friendly. Only a minus star because the bill had an automatic 20% gratuity. Maybe I missed the fine print.

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Ask the Community - Cafe Beaujolais

Is it casual dress?

Yes, it is casual dress or you could dress up if you want, but most people are casual

Do you have gluten-free pancakes French toast or waffles? And or do you have a gluten-free pizzas?

No breakfast except light pastries at coffee shop connected to the restaurant called the Waiting Room. Yes there is gluten free pizza

Is it dog friendly?

I was there today with two dogs who were welcomed to be with me in the outdoor seating area.

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