Spectacular views - we saw a whale spout and a bald eagle hunting in the river…read more Food was delicious, rich and thoughtfully prepared. Chowder - one of the best I've had, lots of texture. Seafood Pasta - a little spicy, creamy pasta dish with clams, halibut, shrimp and mussels. Yum! Halibut Special - fingerling potatoes, al dente (ie. not overcooked) veggies Fries - hot salty crispy outside, soft center goodness There was no room for dessert. Our waiter was a sweet guy who answered all our questions, checked in but didn't smother us. Will go back again!

First time trying this place. The service was amazing! Our waiter was super friendly and kept…read moremaking my baby smile. It made my mama heart happy. Food was really good. Definitely going to come back here next time I come into town.

Great martinis and an awesome bartender!! Such a tiny town but still has a great bar! And the wings…read morefrom next door were delicious!

Great little spot. Came here on a whim on a Sunday night. Casey is great she hooked it up with…read moredrinks and is very good at pool. Definitely one of those small town bars where you stand out if you're from out of town but was welcomed with open arms

We had such a great dining experience at the restaurant!…read more The food was fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully prepared. The flavors were amazing. Our server, Lila, was very friendly and attentive! She made us feel completely taken care of throughout the entire meal. It was one of those meals that feels special without trying too hard. Definitely a highlight of our time at Sea Ranch, we'll absolutely be back.

The Sea Ranch Lodge is absolutely gorgeous. The views from…read moreour room were spectacular. And the grounds were amazing. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean. My son even saw a whale. We came here for a family wedding and everything was just perfect. The staff was friendly. The rooms very comfortable (minus the fact that there was no AC, but it was cool enough at night not to be an issue) and spacious, and there was lots of room for parking. The biggest surprise was the outstanding quality of the food. The food during the breaks and the dinner reception was fantastic. And for a large party that's not an easy feat to achieve. Kudos to the kitchen staff! One minor hit was that the cleaning staff entered the room to clean even with the do not disturb sign was on. Other than that 5 stars all over.

Pretty cool bar with lots of friendly people. Great view too! Good food, drinks and service at a…read morefair price for the area.

Attentive service and great fish tacos. There's not a lot of options for food around this place…read moreespecially with it being out of season. This place didn't disappoint.

Live music on Fridays!…read more Met up with some friends for burger night at Shindig. We arrived a little after 6:00 pm and the place was already packed! I queued up to order and was fortunate enough to snag the last burger of the evening. Ended up making friends with other diners who shared their table space until the early arrivals began to clear out. Made me so happy to see such a sweet community space thriving! The food, ambience and musical performances were everything you would hope for at a local wine bar. Definitely a fun way to spend your Friday night in Sea Ranch!

Great place, great vibe and great food. The owners have created a lovely welcoming space, often…read morewith live music. Get on their mailing list of follow or social media to stay up to date on their events ... including special pop-ups with local chefs. I appreciate they always have some delicious vegetarian options in the mix.

We were so pleasantly surprised by this little Thai spot in Gualala on a weekend trip. We weren't…read moreexpecting much but this place might actually be one of my favorite Thai restaurants I've been to in California. We got the pad thai with chicken and green curry with chicken and a side of brown rice. The brown rice was the fun kind with that great texture, super yummy with the green curry. Green curry was super flavorful and packed with veggies and chicken. Thai tea with coconut milk was a little sweet for me but still very very flavorful. Don't skip this place on your next Mendocino County weekend getaway :)

From reading the reviews, it seems that one's experience is completely dependent on what day you…read morego. For us? We went on a Tuesday night in November 2025. Arrived at 5:30 pm. The place was surprisingly busy for what we thought would be a quick, early dinner. Nearly all tables (maybe there are 15?) were full, and as the night went on: they all filled up. Problem #1 was there was only one waiter to work the entire front of the house. He was greeting and seating people, waiting on all the tables, taking take out orders over the phone and manning the cash register for the endless stream of takeout pickups. There was a second woman who was bussing tables and handing out menus, but not doing much else we could see and contributing nothing to expedite anything. It took 30 minutes before we were asked to order. Then when we did, we were told they were out of three of the 5 items wanted on the menu. How does a Thai restaurant run out of Pad Thai at 5:30? No more house salad? And then to top it off, we ordered two different beers, and when he brought them back 10 minutes later, we find out that one of the varieties we ordered was also out. Would we like something else? But our menus were taken so I'll just have what she's having, I guess. Giving 2 stars as the food was edible (nothing mind-blowing) and we did eventually eat. Getting the check paid was another ordeal of hunting down someone to help. It should not take 90 minutes for two people to each get served an entree and a beer, but on this night it did.

Solid Japanese style restaurant serving beautifully curated and thoughtfully prepared small dishes…read morein a seemingly unexpected location on the Mendocino / Sonoma coast ! We recently relocated to Sonoma county (The Sea Ranch) from Silicon Valley (Menlo Park) and have had some nice meals along the coast since we moved here FT (Harbor House, Ledford House etc) but this little spot is a real gem. Friends recommended it so we had a double date night and filled the table with all sorts of goodies. Great evening and food. Highly recommended. Small, simply situated on a very quiet street in Point Arena. A few doors down from a decent locally sourced weed shop (also worth a visit BTW), and a local fish monger (Point Arena is a commercial fishing port) and solid local bakery (Pelican), this excellent restaurant serves up a variety of rotating locally sourced small plates and yakatori style grilled meats and veggies as well as some raw fish and stews as well. Highlights were the sashimi, the fish roe on rice, the grilled pork belly, the grilled cabbage salad, the tempura shrooms and the fried chicken oysters as well as the grilled chicken thighs. All excellent. They have a nice selection of saki's as well (we had 2 small bottles to share $20/each) and to close the meal we had the Matcha ice cream with passion fruit ! All in for 4 people including tax and tip $250...which in today's world seemed very fair to me. Great meal and great vibe overall. Chef/owners apparently have strong training and work experience in Japanese settings and fine dining restaurants- which may explain why this place does very simple things so well... Make a reservation on the weekends otherwise you'll miss out or end up eating at the bar. There are certainly worse things to do than that...however, trust me. Visit here and thank me later. Well done Izakaya Gama ! We will be back. This will undoubtedly be on our regular "locals dining out rotation" now. Bravo Izakaya Gama !

Izakaya Gama was a fantastic surprise, especially for the location. The food was genuinely…read moredelicious, and I'd even argue it's impressively authentic--no Japanese staff, but absolutely Japanese-level execution. Every dish landed. Fried, grilled, steamed, raw... not a single miss. We were staying just up the block on a short getaway, and this ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the trip. At one point we were talking about Rintaro in SF, and the chef overheard us--she mentioned he knew the folks there and spoke highly of them. Honestly, after eating here, I think Gama is better, and at a much friendlier price point. Warm atmosphere, great food, and a chef who clearly cares about what they're doing. This place is a win all around.

Just a great bar with cool bartenders and good pours. We come here anytime we come into town.read more

This was a great stop on a Saturday evening in Fort Bragg. They offer pinball machines and a couple…read morebilliard tables for guests to play for a fee. Shuffleboard was free, and we certainly took advantage and had a blast. We weren't really keeping score, but I won (10-3) if anyone is counting. On top of that, the live music set the mood, awesome indie tunes being performed on stage and an even better sound system. There's a jukebox on site too, to go along with the quirky decor and dim colored lighting creating an inviting setting. Also, service at the bar was excellent as we ordered a couple different cocktails. The whiskey sour and strawberry lemon drop were made well and quite tasty. So of course, we had seconds. Needless to say, I'm a fan of this place.

Pizza was great. Staff was friendly. Kids were given drawing tools . Highly recommended. Veggie…read morepizza options were also great !!

Pros: location, price, staff, selection, pizza crust…read more Cons: the pizza. I mean, it's fine but not any better than delivery or Digiorno. Thin sauce.

I love this place. My wife and I really enjoyed the wine selection, the person who served us…read morebehind the counter and especially the location. Sipping wine and watching the fog slowly roll in and out, watching kayakers in the water was a perfect Sunday afternoon. The live chello music playing in the background was a nice enhancement to the ambiance. What was not a positive to the afternoon was the eccentric older lady pestering all the patrons to tip the cellist. I don't think she is associated with the business itself and if she is then a note to them that she's damaging the calm that you've worked so hard to provide your patrons.

A sweet outdoor wine bar near Cafe Aquatica, overlooking the Russian River…read more We stopped in recently on a sunny weekend day after hiking Jenner Headlands Preserve. We bought wine and they let us bring over food from Cafe Aquatica (two doors down in the same building), as long as we removed our food trash. Very cool of them! It was quiet at the wine bar when we were there, but I imagine it's livelier when they have live music going on. Their back patio area connects to Cafe Aquatica's, so we enjoyed the music coming from there. Staff were super friendly and kind, telling us about the smaller production, local wines they offer. I enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc while soaking in some sunshine and river views. Friendly dogs on leash are welcomed! Cheers Friends!