Fog Bottle Shop is a cozy little wine shop/wine bar with a good selection of wines that lean more…read morenatural/minimal intervention. About 25% of the labels were local offerings while the rest spanned the rest of California, Italy, France, and other countries. They had some excellent producers: Waits-Mast, Occhipinti (Sicily), Marcel Lapierre (Beaujolais), etc. Retail prices were really reasonable as well. You can open any bottle for retail + $10 corkage, which is a nice option if you want to share a bottle or two among friends. They have a small selection of bites--marinated olives come with each corkage paid--mainly cheese and charcuterie focused, however when the Cafe is open, it's possible to order a small selection of bites from the Cafe as well, which is a really cool option. I heard if the cafe is a bit slow, they'll even allow ordering off the full menu. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. We'll definitely pop in again on our next trip out to the coast.

The honey brut drink was super good. The guy running the shop looks like the main character in the…read moreshow The Bear.

I only live 20 minutes away from the winery, but I visit frequently due to its spectacular view…read more It might have the best view on the Mendocino Coast. My wife and I always bring our out-of-town guests here with a picnic lunch. I typically order a bottle of red wine to go with our lunch or snack. Make sure to walk along the bluff to check all the views and check out the beautiful garden.

Definitely worth the visit for the beautiful views. Personally, I wasn't a fan of their wine, but…read morewe did end up purchasing a bottle of their signature "It's My Fault" in the white to drink while we were there. I've had better $10 wines, but that's just my opinion. They do sell some charcuterie items in their store which we did purchase. There was packaging from the items we purchased along with plates and napkins that were handed to us. It was odd there no trash cans on site. We had to dispose of our trash in the small restroom trash they had. I'd say visit for the view, do a tasting for $15 (light on the pours though) and stay to soak it all in.

Great organization of vendors, easy passing between vendors and attendees. Loved that covered…read moreseating available was provided on an especially hot day.

Killer Wines, Killer Prices, Killer Vibe…read more Mendo Vino is where Mendocino's wine scene really shines. The wine selection is absolutely fire. This place contains all the local gems, thoughtfully picked, and honestly some of the best around. When I stopped by, Michael was so nice and welcoming. He actually took the time to chat with me, listened to what I liked, and helped me find exactly the right wine no pressure, just genuine advice. Seriously, it felt like having a friend guide me through the shelves and I went home with just the right flavor of wine. And now to the prices. Shockingly good. You get amazing quality without having to empty your wallet. The vibe is cool, chill, and totally unpretentious, perfect for kicking back with a glass and soaking in that Mendocino magic. If you want great wine and a friendly, relaxed spot, Mendo Vino is where it's at.

We had dinner at Petite Percebes/Good Bones on a trip to the Mendocino area in April…read more The service was pleasant and friendly, the space felt comfortable with both tables and couches (no live music at the time we visited), and everything we ate was delicious and nicely presented! Our favorites were: + Broiled oysters with bone marrow butter, Parmesan crema, and breadcrumb: although I'm not usually a huge fan of oysters, I did enjoy these particular ones! + Lemon cream pie with tangerine, lemon curd, brown butter graham, citrus marigold Chantilly: we split one slice of this pie, but I could've eaten a few more slices of the pie by myself (if my stomach had space left). Perfect ending to the meal. + Primavera panisse: crispy chickpea fritters topped with a variety of greens and flower petals. + Yuzu marigold kombucha (Wilder x Petite Percebes collaboration): this was a refreshing, lightly sweet complement to the heavier dishes of the meal. We also tried the cassoulet (which had roasted chicken thigh, Roundman's garlic sausage, pork belly, Heirloom beans - a heartier meaty dish); and the potato chowder with oyster mushrooms, spring greens, and wild nettle pistou (we loved the mushrooms in it). This spot is worth stopping by!

Loved visiting Good Bones! A hidden little gem among the coast…read more I visited on a Sunday morning with a small group of friends for a quick bite to eat before we headed off for a hike. Inside was huge! Giant bar, tons of tables for dining, along with a stage where it looked like they hosted live music! We ordered our meals up at the front counter and took a seat in the dining area. I ordered a Golden State Mighty Dry cider and their grilled cheese sandwich with added caramelized onions and mushrooms. We were the only people inside, but food came out quick. Everyone was a huge fan of their meals. I loved my sandwich, the bread was absolutely delicious. Also was a huge fan of those mushrooms they used! We ended up leaving with a fresh baked loaf of bread when we left too for home. Service was great, food was on point, and loved the vibe they had going. Would love to come back to see some music one of these days.

The best pizza/calzone in California. Steven, Greg, Pat, Shelly, you are BOMB ASS in customer…read moreservice. Consistency- EVERY TIME!! Perfect food. Beer-ice cold consistently perfect. Great vibe!!!

We order a large flying pig…read more The pizza smelled so good! However once we opened the box. We were disappointed to see the toppings only placed in the middle. Pizza 8/10 loved the dry jalapeños. Sorry forgot to take a picture! The service was great. Would definitely go back for another pizza!

Sit by the window and seal watch! This is my first time here in years and since they have remodeled…read moreand it now being under The Beachcomber Hotel Group ownership. They did a great job remodeling, although when you first walk. Up to the building it was not obvious to me to go upstairs. We came at 11 on a Saturday, we were the first ones to sit in the bar. Staff were friendly and service was prompt. Our Bloody Marys were tasty. We had the cerviche which came with what seems like homemade chips- it tasted fresh. We also had the grilled cod tacos with black beans and rice which were good. I'd go back!

We have been loyal patrons of this restaurant for over 30 years and were excited to bring our large…read morefamily group, including children, after the recent remodel. While the new decor is nice, it became painfully clear that changing the atmosphere means little without competent management and staff who prioritize customer safety. Our expensive dinner was completely ruined by a loud, heated argument between a man and a woman seated near us. The situation rapidly escalated, drawing in other bar patrons with foul language and physical confrontation including a man pushing his wife out the door. The bartender tried to intervene and wanted to call the police, but the manager overruled him. One man at the center of the dispute stayed seated while chaos unfolded around him. When we notified the manager, who was sitting nearby watching the entire incident she refused to contact the police, dismissing it as a matter of "private property." We suspect this inaction was because the disruptive, intoxicated patrons were staying in the restaurant's on-site hotel rooms, with profits apparently taking priority over patron safety. I reminded her that restaurants have the right (and responsibility) to refuse service and remove disruptive guests. Servers ultimately had to escort the intoxicated patrons out, unnecessarily putting both staff and other customers at risk. Restaurants have a legal duty of care under premises liability laws to protect patrons from foreseeable harm, including violence from other customers. Failing to intervene in a clearly escalating situation involving intoxicated individuals, overruling calls for police assistance, and allowing threats to continue outside the premises raises serious safety and potential liability concerns especially in a family-friendly, high-end establishment. As we left, the ejected men were waiting just outside, openly planning what they would do to the other individual when he exited. We have never experienced anything like this in a restaurant charging premium prices, including $12 for a simple loaf of bread and butter. The food was good and our server worked hard, but the disturbing incident, the manager's complete lack of concern for customer safety, and the unsafe environment have cost this establishment our business after more than three decades of loyalty.

The Waiting Room in Mendocino is a cozy, welcoming spot that feels like stepping into someone's…read morewarm living room. There's a fireplace, a relaxed vibe, and genuinely friendly staff. I waited about 30 minutes for their breakfast sandwich (which I had heard was amazing) while sipping a matcha latte and it was absolutely worth it. Easily one of the best I've had... rich, flavorful, and totally addictive. The pastries were also phenomenal across the board. Chill, quaint, and memorable in the best way. A must-stop breakfast spot in Mendocino

A cute little cafe next to and affiliated with Cafe Beaujolais. Lots of comfy seating both indoors…read moreand out. The place seems to do a good business and stopping by for an afternoon coffee was perfect. We ordered two large lattes and they really quenched the thirst for a pick-me-up coffee. While watching the patrons order and file through we noticed baked goods continually brought out and offered. When the chocolate chip cookies arrived we did a quick dive before they were snatched up. The baked goods seemed to disappear quickly. The cookies were delicious. It's a pleasant enough space and they have an amazing antique type stereo system playing classics. Very nice background music. This is definitely a place for a coffee or similar type cafe offering.

Our special Anniversary Celebration . Staff all incredibly…read moreskilled and welcoming. Views to die for ! We both had a filet mignon and let me tell you it was the best steak I've ever had period. A nice bottle of Pinot Noir from local winery was outstanding. This place made our trip exceptionally wonderful. Thanks to all of you!

Ledford House in Albion delivered one of the most spectacular sunset views on the Mendocino coast…read moreon this trip. The view from the deck was absolutely unforgettable and worth the visit alone. The food and service were solid overall, though nothing particularly stood out... except for the bread pudding, which was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. The menu also had rabbit, which everyone talked about but no one at our table actually ordered. Great atmosphere, memorable setting, and a perfect place to watch the sun drop into the ocean. A strong 4-star experience.