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A fish market, deli and great place to eat with reggae as the soundtrack, an outdoor deck near the water and an expansive menu that includes colorful and…
Must-see restaurants in Coastal Highway 1
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Mendocino’s iconic, beloved country-Cal-French restaurant occupies an 1893 farmhouse restyled into a monochromatic urban-chic dining room, perfect for…
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Forget everything you think you know about vegetarian food and the cuisine of the American South. Fog Eater challenges your perceptions of both by taking…
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Fort Bragg’s must-visit pizzeria is known for its sophisticated wood-fired, brick-oven pizzas as much as for its long list of microbrews. Try the ‘Gustoso…
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Chef Aaron Peters works with farmers and ranchers to create locavore Mendocino cuisine, pairing it alongside a stellar list of Anderson Valley wines…
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Although it may look fairly run of the mill, this is an exceptional Japanese restaurant. The owner is a former grader at the Tokyo fish market so the…
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This is the kind of North Coast coffee shop you’ve been dreaming of: fresh pastries, fog-lifting organic coffee and chatty locals. The expansive view of…
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This fancy spot offers a choice of dining experiences. The Drakes Sonoma Coast Kitchen offers breakfast and dinner, the latter concentrating on such…
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Enjoy a stunning view of the bay and an upscale atmosphere. Seafood is the emphasis here, but pasta and meat dishes are also available. The black-and…
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Located right on the water, this place specializes in sophisticated seafood options, with ingredients such as roasted cherry tomatoes accompanying dishes…
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Follow the boardwalk lit with fairy lights to this cozy and casual northern Italian restaurant where the bread and pastas are homemade, portions are…
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant
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This upscale restaurant is run by a husband-wife team who espouse the slow-food movement and serve local dishes sourced from the surrounding area. Comfort…
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The cutest patisserie on this stretch of coast is run by Franny and her mother, Barbara (a veteran of Chez Panisse in Berkeley). The fresh berry tarts and…
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Sit on the veranda or fireside for a romantic dinner of all-organic game, fish or risotto primavera. Chef Alan Kantor makes everything from scratch and…
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A packed hole-in-the-wall that serves the best Mexican on the coast. Chips are homemade, the guacamole is chunky and the dishes, from the fresh fish tacos…
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In the classic tradition of dockside crab shacks, Spud Point serves salty-sweet crab sandwiches and real clam chowder (that consistently wins local…
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One of Mendocino’s few fine dinner spots also serves lovely alfresco lunches on its ocean-view deck surrounded by roses. Try the Thai burrito or the …
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Part of the Sacred Rock Resort, sweet, little Bridget Dolan’s serves straight-forward cookin’ like pot pies, grilled cheese melts and bangers and mash.
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Located just north of Salt Point State Park, this may be the oldest continuously family-run business west of the Mississippi (it opened in 1868). New…
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A real-deal Italian restaurant with no-fail traditional dishes, plus a few with a Californian tweak, such as butternut-squash lasagne and artichoke…
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There is no Sicilian-style simplicity to these pizzas, they are pure Californian with piled-high organic ingredients such as cremini mushrooms, Canadian…
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Given its position, overlooking the docks, you would expect this to be a swanky oysters-and-champagne sort of place. Far from it. The decor is stuck in…
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Tucked into the corner of a strip of shops with a seaview terrace, the overstuffed sandwiches are good value here. Be sure to leave room for a slice of…
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Ravens brings haute-contemporary concepts to a completely vegetarian and vegan menu. Produce comes from the idyllic organic gardens of the Stanford Inn &…
Princess Seafood Market & Deli
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Sit at picnic tables by the docks and chow down on sustainably-caught ocean-to-table delicacies, including Dungeness crab cakes, fish tacos and oysters on…
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The deli at this fully stocked organic co-op makes excellent to-go veg and gluten-free options, including sandwiches, with ingredients generally sourced…
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Here's where locals and tourists mingle in an unpretentious, noisy and cozy cafe setting. Get bakery goods and fair-trade coffee for breakfast and comfort…
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Fort Bragg's best cafe is in the middle of the historic downtown, with high ceilings and lots of atmosphere. The menu gets raves for the Belgian waffles,…
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Though dishes like ceviche and seafood polenta demonstrate that they take the food as seriously as the bevvies, it’s the burgers and garlic fries that…
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Watch the water pound the rocks and the sun set out of the Mendocino hubbub (8 miles south) at this friendly Cal-Med bistro. Try the cassoulet or the…
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Unwind in style at this picture-perfect restaurant, perched on a cliff overlooking the river’s mouth and a grand sweep of the Pacific Ocean. It serves…
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Enjoy the Wizard of Oz theme as you tuck into one of 50 varieties of omelet, crepe or burrito, some with local Dungeness crab. Predictably enough, there's…
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Everyone swears by this excellent, retro-chic classic diner for a creative range of breakfast (try the wild-rice waffles) and lunch treats, including a…
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Make a stop here for gourmet foods, gifts, Mendocino County wines and a great deli menu with build-your-own sandwiches, burritos, bagels and wraps, and an…
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Excellent farmers market with lots of variety of produce and almost exclusively organic. Also has plants, baked goodies and a convivial welcoming…
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One of the best grocery stores in town with a wide selection of organic produce available and conveniently long opening hours.
Coastal Highway 1
Good farmers market held during the summer months with plenty of fresh produce for sale, plus a juice bar and baked goodies.
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This grocery store specializes in organic produce and products, with a superb range including baked goods and deli items.
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Grab a window table at sunset to enjoy the ocean views. The cuisine here is varied, ranging from French onion soup to pasta dishes with a touch of…
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The menu consists of just a few things – usually fish tacos, fish 'n' chips, chowder and a few salads. Barbecued oysters are available seasonally. Order…
