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    Mendocino Cafe

    3.8 (764 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Seafood, Wine Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Christine C.

    A intersection of Thai, Mexican and American fusion! Indoor and outdoor seatings available. We ordered crab cake burger with clam chowder and fish tacos which are soothing and comforting in a chill day! Service with smile was a pleasure:)

    Steve W.

    An easy going lunch place to hang out and order some healthy comfort food. The crab cake sandwich is tasty and well prepared. The tortilla soup warms you up on a chilly day. The clam chowder is good but not outstanding. They have a nice selection of beers and wines. The patio is lush with lots of vegetation. The staff is friendly.

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    James W.

    A lovely restaurant with both indoor and patio dining that offers a good selection of American and a few Thai-inspired dishes. I really liked their clam chowder, which is one of their specialties. They also had delicious sandwiches with filling portions. All the sandwiches come with a soup of the day or their homemade potato salad. The staff are friendly, attentive, and bring out the food rapidly!

    Cup of lentil soup
    Sandra T.

    Cute cafe with a rustic patio. Not a fancy place however the food is delicious accompanied by good service. We were happy to see the vegan options for us. Food came out fast. I had a cup of lentil soup and Vietnamese salad.

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    Anthony H.

    The fish sandwich was my favorite! The fish tacos were good too. This place is so cute with the garden yo my can eat in! The service was really good even with how busy it was so that's impressive.

    Kelly H.

    This place was so adorable and the outdoor garden area is very beautiful. We ordered the fish tacos and blackened cod sandwich. Both were excellent and delicious. There was no wait to get a table even though it was still busy.

    Prawns in Thai roasted garlic blistered tomatoes
    Martha A.

    We had a delicious anniversary dinner at Mendocino Cafe!! The service was attentive, the garden patio relaxing, and the food delicious!!! Can't wait to return to Mendocino and dine here again!!!!!

    Devi B.

    Stumbled on this place on a sunny day after a walk. The mocha was amazing, clam chowder was out of this world, and the pasta was really good. Def worth it.

    Clam chowder and delicious bread

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    Real good food and wine. Fair price and great quality. Clean and well trained staff. Will go back again

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    The pastries are out of this world! Great place for breakfast, lunch and (best of all) grabbing a coffee before walking the headlands.

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    The food was amazing it was so fresh and filling the staff was so kind and they were very helpful. I would 110 percent eat hear again

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    I would give more stars if I could! Fantastic dinner! Service with a smile, in a lovely peaceful atmosphere! Thank you!

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