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    Spaetzle
    Jenny K.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Sarah's Kitchen last night. The couple who run the inn and restaurant are from Lübeck, Germany, and the food was authentic and delicious! We had the goulash, jägerschnitzel, spaetzle, and strudel, along with some dark beer. Sit on the patio for a lovely view of the Russian River. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good German meal!

    Red cabbage - so good!
    Mark K.

    I was surprised to find a German restaurant in a small town on the Russian River. We dined here on a Friday evening in April. They have outdoor dining. We sat inside because the evening was too cool. The indoor area is very spacious and there is a lot of room between tables. Yay! We ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel and the Bratwurst as entrees. For sides, we ordered the red cabbage and potato pancakes. The sides are served "family style". In this case it means that the red cabbage was enough for at least 3 people. The potato pancakes was enough for two people (2 pancakes). All of the food was better than I was expecting. My dining partner is from Germany and she really enjoyed her entire dining experience. There is a nice sized bar in a space next to the dining room. The servers are friendly. The food is hot and prices are reasonable. I will be back. I'd like to sit outside on the deck next time on a warm summer evening.

    Rob K.

    Stumbled onto this German food gem on a stormy Friday night. What a treat! The restaurant is on the ground floor of a small lodge, overlooking the Russian river. There's a mid-size cozyish bar area and then a big room that serves as both the restaurant and the Lodge's event space (for weddings, etc.). It's a cavernous room with vaulted ceilings, which gives it somewhat of a summer camp cafeteria feeling, but lends itself perfectly to a german food vibe, and it's appointed well with a mix of fourtops and long tables, and warm lighting. We were inside because of the storm, but they have a great deck overlooking the river, perfect setting for warm evenings. Service was great. We were immediately greeted and seated. They were a little bit heavy handed on the upsells, but our server was charming and fun. Service was attentive without being overbearing and food delivery was well timed. They have a very limited wine list (surprising for wine country) and feel they could pay more attention to improving that. But corkage was only $20 (thank you!), so would recommend you bring your own bottle. Food was impeccable. Everything we had - salad, sauerkraut, potato pancakes (a must!), jagerschnitzel, vienna schnitzel, bratwurst, and apfel strudel - was lick-the-plate-clean delicious. Schnitzels were the perfect balance of crunchy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside. Served with sides of capers, lemon and anchovy. So flavorful! Brats were super moist. Apfel strudel was flaky, tender, and served with a very generous side of whipped cream. This level of food for the price point is surprisingly rare for this part of Sonoma. Would definitely recommend making the trip to Monte Rio to check it out.

    Jagerschnizel
    Tom D.

    A hidden gem is a cliche used a lot for restaurants but Highland Dell is truly that, a hidden gem. Located in the village of Monte Rio with nice views of the Russian River. Highland Dell serves delicious German inspired food, everything homemade from scratch, who knew? Our second time here, had a 6:30 reservation. They have both a spacious indoor space and also a large deck that is relaxing and has great views. Started with the potato pancakes, fried to a golden brown and tasty. We are suckers for good potato pancakes and these are excellent. We both ordered the Jaegerschnitzel, lightly breaded and pan fried pork cutlet with a creamy mushroom sauce. Delicious entree and a large portion. We also ordered the German style red cabbage with apples, excellent with the entree. We were full but decided to split an apple strudel with whipped cream which was the perfect ending to the dinner. Highland Dell restaurant is part of the Highland Dell Lodge a small homey hotel on the Russian River. Service here is the best, like eating in your favorite relatives home. Don't expect fancy surrounding, Highland Dell is the perfect laid back restaurant. The food here is not only delicious but also reasonable. They serve wine, beer and cocktail, corkage, if you go that route (we did) is a reasonable $20.00. Enjoy!

    Apple Strudel - yum yum
    Ken A.

    This place is really good. The view of the river is awesome! The service was great - Cornelius was a rock star! Good authentic German food. For starters we had potato pancakes and the Spoetzl. We had the Bratwurst, Hungarian Goulash for our main course - both really good. For the finally - Apple Strudel. All very good dishes (I did pick up the JagerSchnitzel and brought it home before and it was probably the best dish). Pro tip - Tuesday nights they have specials. It get crowded so be sure to make reservations. We definitely will be making this place a regular stop.

    Rick teeing off at Northwoods.
    Susan M.

    This place is in a beautiful setting and the owners run it in a very European style. The breakfasts include these croissants that are the best I've had outside of Europe. They are so warm and flaky, with a crunchy outside and so much butter that the bottoms are caramelized with it. Seriously, I may come back again just for those croissants! The River Rooms consist of two rooms, and to accommodate more guests they've furnished both rooms with queen sized beds, complete with European style duvets covers. I love when duvets have separate covers like they have, that are laundered each time. There is also a nice balcony overlooking the river in these rooms. I had the best time just walking through the redwood forests throughout the neighborhood. It was just gorgeous and brought back childhood memories of this place. If you are golfers, do not miss the Northwoods 9 hole just a few minutes away. Seriously, it's the most beautiful public course I've ever played because it's in the middle of giant redwoods. We rented clubs there, and they include a few balls and we had a blast. Again, I want to come back again just to replay that course.

    Complimentary continental breakfast 8-10am
    Chelsea V.

    What a gem! Already looking forward to returning. Reservation made online and the couple times I called with a question the phone was answered by a friendly woman. Large parking lot right outside the hotel, check in was easy. Rather than having a dingy "dated" look that some hotels have, Highland has a vintage old world charm to it. I was pleasantly surprised by how bright and beautiful our room was! Hardwood floors, bright clean walls and crisp white bedding on the queen bed. The shower was bright and clean as well, with decent water pressure! We had a balcony overlooking the river to enjoy coffee and a book. Theres a large smart TV you can log into your Hulu, HBO, etc on. My only two wishes would be a mini fridge and a sheer curtain layer for light and privacy (they have blackout curtains great for sleeping in), but these aren't important enough to ding any stars. We dined with them and oh my goodness the service, food, and ambiance were great. We sat on the deck but the dining hall is stunning with its sky high ceiling and beautiful wood beam design. Partner got the Jaegerspaetzle and I got the Goulash beef stew, both were divine. They also have a full bar. What made the dinner extra special was our warm friendly server Jo. What a sweetheart! She was genuinely touched by our anniversary and she shared local recommendations. She checked on us often to make sure we were happy and didn't need anything. Thank you Jo! They have a breakfast buffet that was honestly the best I've ever had for a complimentary breakfast. Great coffee, toasts, bagels, croissants, fruit, yogurt, meat and cheese cuts (apparently very European), hardboiled eggs cooked to perfection. This runs 8am to 10am. Lastly, there are great spots within short walking/driving distance. We walked ~5 mins down to the river where families and ducks played. We visited Armstrong Redwood Forest which was absolutely beautiful. Find the redwood theater for a quiet place to sit and read. We had lunch and window shopped in Guernville and dinner at the Boho Manor which is a 2 min walk from the hotel. Excellent all around, will be returning!

    Split Pea Soup (Tuesday Special)
    Delia K.

    I've lived in the area for almost three years now and only recently found out about the Highland Dell from a neighbor. The location is really rustic, and the place is beautiful. I've never stayed the night so I don't know what the lodging is like, but I do know that the food is delicious. On Tuesdays, there is a locals special, chef's choice three course meal for about $20 per person after tax. The first time Boyfriend and I went was the week of St. Patrick's Day. They served split pea soup, corned beef and cabbage, and I don't remember what the dessert was because I gobbled it up so fast. The second time we went, they served a blue cheese salad, pork schnitzel, and an apple crisp dessert. Every time we've gone, we've been very impressed by the meal and the servers. We will definitely keep coming back on Tuesday nights. We have yet to try anything on the regular menu.

    View of the hotel from the bridge. Simply breathtaking.
    Lang B.

    Oh, Highland Dell...you've completely stolen my heart. The hospitality of this hotel is impeccable. Everyone is just so friendly and open-hearted. It's like stepping foot into your own home and seeing family members everywhere. My boyfriend and I came here this past weekend for a little getaway from the bustle of the Bay Area and to celebrate our first valentine together and it was a-ma-zing. The slower pace of life and the sweet nature of the locals really pulled us in. We woke up every morning at 7 am to fresh air and beautiful nature surrounding us. The river is literally right at your doorstep and it was stunning. The rooms are small, but immaculate. The sheets were clean and the pillows fluffy. Even the bed was perfect. The shower always had hot water and the pressure was just right. The sink is located outside in the room versus in the bathroom which other guests seem to not care for but I found so convenient and kind of cute. The breakfast offered daily was delicious and if they were out of anything, more would be whipped up at the first sound of request. This place is really an absolute dream. We enjoyed every moment of our stay and truly cannot wait to come back. The only issue we ran into was that the walls really ARE paper thin. You most definitely can hear conversations in the rooms next to you as well as conversation out in the hallway. We ended up getting used to this and it didn't end up being too much of an issue anymore. Thank you, Highland Dell! You were magnificent!

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    Very kind and welcoming staff. The place is clean and welcoming. I would easily stay there again.

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    Wonderful hotel. Beautiful location on the Russian river. Would love to go back . Service was great and very comfortable.

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    The owners are very kind and warm. The food is delicious and authentic. They have a relaxed and peaceful environment with great service.

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