Beautiful ocean view with excellent food with easy parking and courteous service. Definitely 5 starread more

Outstanding! We…read morestayed at the hotel and had both dinner and breakfast here, and was incredibly impressed with both meals. For dinner we really enjoyed the fresh vegetables and the salad and was knocked off my feet with the homemade pasta dish. Wine And cocktail selection was very impressive. For breakfast, it was impossible to settle on just one thing, but I absolutely loved the Turkish eggs and we also had to try the seasonal peaches and ricotta toast, which was truly unforgettable. The views are unbelievably stunning. Service is excellent and prices are on par with what they should be for a meal of this caliber.

We stopped here for breakfast on our way home from Mendocino. The staff was exceptional! Friendly,…read moreoutgoing and helpful. The menu is limited but each item is done very well. Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection with a genuine Hollandaise sauce. Thin Swedish style pancakes with real maple syrup and thick sliced bacon. The dinner menu also looks good and again limited options. Better to have select items prepared well than a large variety of mediocre items. The 20% gratuity is added to your bill. They do not include the tax when calculating the gratuity. Sadly many restaurants do that these days. While we didn't stay for dinner, the menu looks good and the wine corkage fee is only $20.

We each had freshly made clam chowder and separating the clams from the shell was pretty easy, and…read morefun too! I had fish and chips while my partner had a portobello mushroom burger with avocado slices. All were delicious! We got the best table in the restaurant with a windowsill view of the ocean! Our server was delightful and answered our questions, checking back with us to ensure we were happy with our meal. The Little River Inn and Restaurant came highly recommended by friends and did not disappoint! We will be coming back!

The food is exquisite! Service is friendly…read more Ambiance is easy going ! We went two evenings in a row because we liked it so much the first time and we're just as delighted the second time ! A must !

Food was really good and unexpected for this small town. Started with the goat cheese croquettes-…read morevery good and the radicchio salad was a nice compliment. Next we split an order of the hangar steak which was very splittable - in fact the picture was just my half. Accompanied potatoes were excellent and it also had broccoli and Brussels sprouts. That one dish was plenty of food for 2 people . The scallops were nicely seared with a lemon sauce - i would have liked a little more lemon sauce on them but they were good Finally the dessert was a Dubai bar - here i think they got a little lazy. They took a chocolate mousse and just sprinkled some crushed pistachio praline on top ( see pic). This should have been integrated into the layers . Overall a very good experience and the service was very good.

This is more like a 4.5 joint but honestly the generosity with the scallops makes it a 5. I…read moredefinitely think ordering off the specials menu is the way to go, which is what I did. I ordered a scallop and prawn fettuccini for around $30 fully expecting little bay scallops. Lo and behold I had around 8 large, juicy, well cooked scallops. A lot of reviews knock this place for service but I don't think anyone is rude, just maybe not as talkative as Americans are used to. Ambiance was great with the mood lighting. But real moral of the story is ORDER THR SCALLOPS

We're staying at the Heritage House, so thought we'd try 5200 out. It was May, midweek so not…read morecrowded at all - they did only use the back room (not the nice dining area with plush seating, as pictured in some of the yelp photos). The back room is very casual - it was "seat yourself" so get here early if you want to snag a table by the window(s). The food was mixed - started with one of the specials: "Red & Gold Beet Salad" @ $17 - it was beautiful, but the white truffle vinaigrette was flavorless so the salad was bland. Tried another special: "Steak Diane" @ $40 - ordered medium-rare and it was way undercooked. Couldn't bring myself to eat it. The Grilled Rib Eye was good - was also on the rare side but husband doesn't mind. It was a treat to have some live music (Kendall Dean) - she was super. Servers were friendly. Was nice, but wasn't impressed with the room, and just bummed the meat wasn't cooked to order.

A great spot. I was not expecting the level and magnitude of elegance and composition that I found…read morein the dishes here. Service is so friendly and I felt super taken care of. Pre-dinner popcorn is a great touch, and it's top notch popcorn - crisp and salted well. Carrot salad - loved this. Smoky carrots roasted nice and soft with some sweetness, some crunch, some creaminess, and a tasty dressing. Great dish! White bean soup - this is very savory and hearty, perfect on a cold day, and the portion is generous too! The sundae is such a great idea. Classic soft serve with pretty much every topping option you can think of. Thank you for the great experience and the great meal!

Food choices are limited here in Point Arena, especially during the week so we decided to give this…read moreplace a try since they had a jazz quartet performing and pier place was closed. The place is lively, the vibes are great, and the service attentive- however, the food is another story. We started out with a michelada and a sangria - both were decent. Next ordered the bean dip that came with a beet hummus and a black bean dip plus bread to eat it with. The dips were just ok flavor wise, but the bread that it came with was burnt, overly salty and just not enjoyable. We were hungry and hoping this was just the wrong item to order. So we ordered the buffalo wings that took FOREVER to come out and it's probably because they were busy overcooking them- super dry chicken meat and the most unpalatable potato wedges that I have been served. Several pieces looked rotten and they were completely drenched in oil. No crisp, overcooked- disgusting. Paid $70 + tip and left hungry. Unfortunately, once we left there no other food places were open. Won't be back.

Four of us stopped by for breakfast last week while on vacation. Even though it was packed, our…read morewait for a table was very short. We loved all the local art on the walls. It was all very nice. Our server was really good until it was time to pay. I think either his shift ended or he was on a break. No problem though. Another server immediately assisted us once we asked. The food was all really good. During the trip I had a bagel with salmon twice. The one at GoodLife was substantially better than the other one. I never realized the same breakfast dish could be so different in quality. Everyone in our party enjoyed our breakfast and we actually tried to rework our schedule to have lunch there. Unfortunately, we weren't able to make that happen. If we ever get back to the area we will absolutely stop here.

This place was recommended by locals in Mendocino, and there was a long line out the door…read more Personally, the items we ordered didn't stand out very much and felt like things we could make at home. Maybe we didn't order correctly -- we also didn't get any of the fresh bakery items, which looked really good. We had café items instead: one was a turkey sandwich, and the other was a breakfast sandwich. The breakfast sandwich seemed like an omelet inside two pieces of sourdough bread, and there wasn't much more to it -- I would have liked a bit more texture and flavor. The avocado in the turkey sandwich was too hard and hadn't been cut before being put into the sandwich. The lettuce didn't feel super fresh, and the turkey didn't stand out either. Great staff and such a lively place, though -- I think we may have just chosen incorrectly.

The food was amazing as expected. Every single one of the savory dishes were innovative and unique…read morewhile being delicious, although very veggie forward. I did feel there was perhaps a bit too much focus on tomatoes (although it's probably because I don't like tomatoes lol) but even the tomato dishes were good! The first course was especially impressive with all the greenery and so many delicious bites. Service was solid (everyone seemed to know our name!) although I felt they didn't truly go above and beyond for the price point. Still, no complaints there. The only thing that we didn't like were the desserts. The majority of the desserts were just okay, none were incredible, and one of the desserts I couldn't take more than a tiny bite of (I hate goat cheese and the entire dessert was very overpowering goat cheese). Also, how I wish they gifted us a menu so we could put it on our fridge! Instead you have to buy a menu.

Our dining experience at SingleThread on September 6, 2026, was seriously disappointing. For…read morecontext, our party of four had dined at The French Laundry two days earlier, which may have heightened our expectations. That dinner was exceptional and showed us what truly outstanding hospitality can feel like. By comparison, our experience at SingleThread fell far short of the standard we expected from a restaurant of this caliber. The issues began as soon as we arrived. Despite several emails exchanged beforehand and repeated references to personalizing the experience, the staff initially got my name wrong. We were then directed to look through a small kitchen window without any explanation, context, or narrative about what we were seeing. After a few minutes, a small tea drink was served through the window, but we were then left standing in a cramped entry area for roughly 20 minutes with no meaningful interaction from the three people at the desk. During that time, we watched other parties arrive and be escorted elsewhere while no one checked in with us or explained the delay. Eventually, someone from the dining room asked whether we would like to be seated. By that point, I was already frustrated. Once seated, our server quickly described several small dishes arranged on a flower-and-moss-covered faux log, then left before we had any meaningful sense of the menu, the number of courses, or the direction of the meal. When the sommelier arrived and asked us to choose wine or pairings, I felt unable to make an informed decision because I did not know what food was coming. I ultimately chose the wine pairing simply because it seemed like the safest option given the lack of information. The service throughout the evening did not reflect what I would expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. There was little storytelling, little hospitality, and very little sense that the experience was being guided with care. A server attempted to clear my plate while my fork and knife were still in my hands. Another server bumped a member of our party with a plate. Most concerning, the staff appeared to lose track of a guest's allergy and served me her plate instead. To be clear, we caught the mistake; the staff did not. That kind of lapse is difficult to overlook. We also consistently had difficulty hearing the descriptions of the dishes as they were presented, which further diminished the sense of connection to the meal. At a restaurant centered so heavily on the progression, story, and precision of each course, that lack of clear communication mattered. The food itself showed creativity, skill, and technique. There were several good courses, a few that felt unusual or less successful, and a couple of truly strong dishes, including the best duck I have had to date. Unfortunately, it was difficult to fully appreciate the food because the service failures were so distracting and so far below expectations. The one clear positive of the evening was the sommelier. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in discussing each pairing and in making recommendations to other members of our party. His service stood apart from the rest of the experience. We will not return. For us, the evening did not feel personal, polished, or worthy of the reputation attached to it. It felt like highly engineered cuisine paired with service that did not meet fine-dining standards. We left The French Laundry two nights earlier talking about every detail with admiration. We left SingleThread frustrated and deeply disappointed.

Had a great time with our servers as well as the starters we opted for after a long drive over from…read moreSan Ramon. The scallops and pork belly hit the spot. Shared the Monterey bay squid. And my partner had a very generous ceviche, part of which made it back to the hotel for snacks tomorrow. The aspect of a gluten free menu made my partner very happy. The bread has gluten but we were offered the gluten free option which we passed on this time. Also offered a substitute local sav blanc which paired well with the pork belly. Need to take pics next time. Next time was the next day, the gluten free thing made this an easy decision and I remembered to take pics beforehand. Grilled Octopus was tasty. We shared the seared ahi tuna and holy crap it was the bomb. The wasabi aioli and chili crunch was over the top yum. Just enough heat and the mixed berry sorbet will sort you out if the heat gets you. Also got the gem salad which was a great complement and breather between the starter and entree

I had a grand time here! they had 2 large parties and a bunch of smaller tables. for some reason…read moreone chef working that night, so there was a very long wait for the food (maybe an hour?). the servers were doing their best given what they were working with. the seafood platter was delightful. oh my goodness the oysters I got were so creamy and such high quality! what! such a nice treat. the garlic butter mussels were insanely tasty. I licked all the garlic off of the shell. inside seating. there's also outdoor seating which is under a tent, a bit humid butyou get used to it. the train runs through maybe every 15 mins and it is crazy loud. it commands the whole room's attention, everyone must look at it, because you just cant talk over that loudness. it was fun to wave to some passsngers. the semifreddo dessert was wonderful! a frozen mouse, chocolate flavor with strawberries on top.

Awesome start to the weekend Hubby and I slid into the last…read more2 open spots at the end of the bar to enjoy Happy Hour. Friendly attentive bar staff serving up delicious drink to accompany the yummy food. Our cups were never empty and our bellies were full. You can't go wrong with the guac but the miso twist is surprising and soo good. The chicken wings were crispy juicy perfection. Hubby ordered the mushroom taco that was light juicy and flavorful.. Busy Friday night but never felt rushed just fun watching the bartenders mixing up cocktails and enjoying lively conversations

Love the food - every time I visit Santa Rosa I make an effort to come here…read more Ordered the bone marrow, Dino short rib and matzah ball soup. Bone marrow portion was great however the marrow came out cold and I wish there was something more to cut the fat - more pickled slaw or crackers maybe? Dino short rib was amazing. Huge! Juicy! Flavor bomb galore. Bring your appetite, this thing is called dino short rib for a reason. Can def taste the smoky taste and it wasn't dry at all. I think the rib is smoked first and then sous-vide afterwards. Service was solid. Friendly staff and the hostess was able to seat us inside after we realized sitting outside was too cold for us. On an earlier warm evening, I'd opt to sit on the deck -- great dining experience if weather behaves and it's not too chilly/windy. Btw, always order dessert. The sundae was superb.

The food and hospitality at Offspring are truly above and beyond. You can feel the care in every…read moredetail, from the flower arrangement out front to the simple, elegant food and attentive service. My friend and I were visiting a nearby winery and stopped by for a quick bite, and we were genuinely blown away. The tuna crudo, duck pâté, wines, desserts, and small bites all felt on the level of highly praised spots in San Francisco, but with incredible value. If you're traveling through Anderson Valley or heading toward Mendocino, I can't recommend Offspring enough. Excited to come back.

I realize this is a very small town with a very small market. However, considering that it…read moreattracts and caters to tourists, a bit disappointed that they didn't have better gluten free options considering the significant progress in GF pizza crust technology. The kale and cabbage salad was innovative with a fermented garlic vinaigrette dressing with crispy kale (never had that before) and marcona almonds. It was a substantial salad for two and was delicious - not too much dressing, the dressing wasn't overpowering, the cabbage was crisp - it all worked really well. Because they didn't have gluten free pizza crusts, got the asparagus, green garlic and speck pizza toppings over polenta, which came out sizzling hot in a pan. It probably was great as a pizza, but not great over polenta. The pizza's looked large, so instead of getting a pizza that would only be half eaten, ordered the radiatorre pasta with pork ragu as the second entree. The pasta was fresh, substantial and delicious. The ragu was good, not too saucy, but a little bland. It could have benefited from some fresh basil and a little more... oomph. The local wines - barbera and granache - were not our favorites so we ordered a bottle of sangiovese. Fairly pricey - it all came out to over $200.