North Coast & Redwoods
Everybody loves Larrupin, where Moroccan rugs, chocolate-brown walls, gravity-defying floral arrangements and deep-burgundy Oriental carpets create a…
Must-see restaurants in North Coast & Redwoods
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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…
Restaurant at the Boonville Hotel
Along Highway 101
Food-savvy travelers love the constantly changing, adventurous tasting menus dreamed up by renowned chef Perry Hoffman. His distinctive haute cuisine is…
North Coast & Redwoods
Sit at the long redwood bar at this rustic-chic establishment and watch as experts shuck local oysters and top them off with intriguing sauces like…
Coastal Highway 1
Mendocino’s iconic, beloved country-Cal-French restaurant occupies an 1893 farmhouse restyled into a monochromatic urban-chic dining room, perfect for…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
North Coast & Redwoods
Tucked into an intimate, warm-hued and bohemian-tinged setting, this spot is almost always busy. Choose from thin-crust pizzas, delicious salads (try the…
North Coast & Redwoods
Gyppo injects a jolt of youthful energy into this aging community, brewing a dozen of its own ales and showcasing them alongside local wines and ciders…
Along Highway 101
Yes, there are arty pizzas with toppings like braised duck and wild boar sausage, but there are also amazing salads, pastas and meat dishes – the heritage…
North Coast & Redwoods
This low-lit nautical-themed restaurant on the plaza promises sustainably harvested seafood, locally sourced produce and thoughtfully crafted cocktails…
Along Highway 101
The best restaurant in Lake County serves a California-cuisine menu of wild salmon and chili-rubbed flank steak, as well as a small-plates menu of harvest…
North Coast & Redwoods
Easily the most happening place in town thanks to its inventive pizzas, creative salads and appealing barn-like atmosphere. Oh, and did we mention the 12…
Along Highway 101
Founded by Dutch bakers, Schat’s makes a dazzling array of chewy, dense breads, sandwiches, wraps, big salads, dee-lish hot mains, full breakfasts and…
Coastal Highway 1
Chef Aaron Peters works with farmers and ranchers to create locavore Mendocino cuisine, pairing it alongside a stellar list of Anderson Valley wines…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
North Coast & Redwoods
This unexpectedly trendy restaurant has livened up Garberville's culinary scene with seriously delicious 'Asian soul food.' Gluten-free and vegan options…
Coastal Highway 1
This fancy spot offers a choice of dining experiences. The Drakes Sonoma Coast Kitchen offers breakfast and dinner, the latter concentrating on such…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
North Coast & Redwoods
Pies are the mainstays here, ranging from chicken pot pie to Mexican chocolate pecan pie. Savory empanadas also shine and include everything from vegan…
North Coast & Redwoods
Housed in a wonderful early-20th-century mansion, try and grab the table on the front porch if you can. Inside, two cavernous rooms with sage walls, local…
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant
Coastal Highway 1
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…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
North Coast & Redwoods
At the tip of the South Harbor pier, this joint is renowned far and wide for its fish and chips: batter-caked golden beauties that deliver on their…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
Along Highway 101
Shoulder your way through the locals to get Ukiah’s best sushi, noodle bowls and oco (a delicious combo of seaweed, grilled cabbage, egg and noodles). The…
Coastal Highway 1
In the classic tradition of dockside crab shacks, Spud Point serves salty-sweet crab sandwiches and real clam chowder (that consistently wins local…
North Coast & Redwoods
Part of the excellent Carter House Inns, romantic, sophisticated 301 serves a contemporary Californian menu, using produce from its organic gardens (tours…
Coastal Highway 1
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 …
Along Highway 101
Foodies flock to excellent Patrona for earthy, flavor-packed, seasonal and regional organic cooking in super stylish surrounds. The unfussy menu includes…
North Coast & Redwoods
Head here for the best breakfast in these parts, ranging from a hearty bowl of organic black beans with avocado and poached egg to moist and delicious…
North Coast & Redwoods
Creamy and wonderful flavors inspired by organic seasonal ingredients. Try the vanilla almond rose. Check out the carousel-style rocking 'rabbit' and…
Katy’s Smokehouse & Fishmarket
North Coast & Redwoods
Makes its own chemical-free and amazingly delicious smoked and canned fish, using line-caught, sushi-grade seafood; the tuna has been voted number one in…
Coastal Highway 1
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.
North Coast & Redwoods
Tops for vegetarians, this tiny storefront serves fab frittatas, pancakes and curries, and big crunchy salads.
Coastal Highway 1
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…
