Their pizza is the best pizza I've had in the states! We randomly found this place 4 years ago when…read morewe first stopped in Mendocino. Now it's our must stop each time we visit the town! You can't go wrong with any pizza really - all of them taste AMAZING. I've tried their butternut squash and tomato soup too - tasty as well!! They have local drinks to choose from - I always find something new to try there. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, very nature-y and relaxing. Our routine is always to eat at one of their tables and become one with nature:) I absolutely recommend this place to everyone!

The food was OK, not as gourmet as the hype. They automatically add a hefty "tip" to the order that…read moreyou must opt out of. Strange, considering there is no service from the staff after the order is placed at the window. The water in the bathroom was dangerously scalding hot. I told the mistress at the counter and she complained about the management not doing their job, and scoffed at me for suggesting they at least put a sign up to warn the poor dirty souls who soil their hands with grease and whatnot. The garden atmosphere is lovely, a redemptive quality to the unsettling experience.

Great food Excellent service…read more We stopped by after our dinner at Cafe Beaujolais and they gave 2 choices of time- 5pm or 7:30. We picked the later time. We were there probably until 9:30/9:45 pm and they were still sitting people! Our table oversaw the garden are.

Luna Trattoria is such a cute and cozy spot! The decor gives off a lovely cottage-core aesthetic,…read moremaking the whole place feel incredibly warm and inviting. We were definitely there for the vibes! This place serves simple, mostly authentic, and genuinely great Italian food. This is what we tried: Calamari: Crispy and perfectly delicious. Caesar Salad: A solid classic and you really can't go wrong with it. Tortellini Funghi Porcini: The absolute star of the meal! It was incredibly flavorful and absolutely delicious. If you only order one thing make it this. Fettuccine Gamberi Zucchini: It was good, but it didn't blow me away quite as much as the tortellini did. The staff were very nice and helpful throughout the evening. It is a bit on the pricey side, but completely worth it for the beautiful ambiance and experience. Highly recommend this cute spot if you're in the area!

Amazing experience! You can pet some llamas, feed some…read morechickens, eat some delicious pizza and seasonal salads. Would recommend making a reservation. It was such a fabulous time! The server was so so sweet, the place is so cute. I want to stay a night at the lodge sometime! 10/10!! I didn't take any pictures of the food, but seriously it was amazing! And the Sauv Blanc is delicious.

Most of the food and drink was fabulous!! The focaccia was old and not good…read moreThe pizzas were fabulous and the local wine selection was great! We also loved getting to walk through the garden and see the lamas Our dogs were able to sit with us at dinner (they could not go into the garden and lama area)

Tried the chocolate chip walnut cookie (it was okay)…read more Also got the bagel that was really good but they don't toast bagels. They also only give a small portion of cream cheese. It's the mini size Philadelphia cream cheese brand. It was a good experience overall but I was disappointed on cleanliness... As I was ordering the employee sneezed all over the bagels and still gave me the one closest to where they coughed.

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.

Cafe Beaujolais is THE Sunday brunch spot for this area. I don't even need to try the others to…read moretell you. As an annoying contrarian, I really hate giving anything 5 stars, especially a place that I think already gets enough love. But the food was just too good here. I really want to give it 4 stars because of the slight mishaps, but I just can't get the omelette out of my head enough to do it. If I had to describe the meal, it's normal brunch food on steroids. We ordered the mushroom omelette, pork belly fried rice, and a fruit cup. Sounds pretty normal right? Well, the mushroom omelette certainly looked normal, and then proceeded to light up all my taste buds on the first bite. The way they've seasoned this thing is just wonderful. FULL of butter and cheese, with this really immensely pleasurable saltiness throughout. And the mushrooms were not the ordinary brown and white button tops you normally get. It didn't have a single basic-ass mushroom in it. It was filled with enoki and oyster mushrooms, all fried beautifully with none of that watery gross taste. I'm not normally a mushroom fanatic at restaurants, but I absolutely gobbled this down. And plus, the potatoes on the side, as the picture shows, were gorgeously roasted. The pork belly fried rice was something else... much more in-your-face boldness in terms of flavor, almost too much for a breakfast dish and quite heavy. But very addicting. I was really pleased to find that all the rice was actually crispy, like it would be at the bottom of a hot stone bibimbap. They also do NOT skimp on the pork belly and shrimp pieces in it. It went down a treat. I was definitely not expecting to be impressed by a damn fruit cup, but I think the picture speaks for itself. It included nectarines and figs, which was a surprise, all perfectly ripe and fresh. My girlfriend also ordered the highball cocktail. It was not too sweet and pretty refreshing. The bad: Coffee was garbage, way too bitter. And the restroom situation isn't that great. But overall, the food was just too good to remove a star. The bill ended up being around $71 before tip. Book well in advance and don't skip this place. Next time, I'm trying dinner here!

We had a special back room for 18 and we had a great time! Food, service, private dining area was…read moreperfect. The capture was fantastic and the black cod was memorable. We also had coconut pie which was pretty fabulous! Loved it.

We stopped in Mendocino for a visit and had to swing by GoodLife for some treats. We got there…read moreriiiiiight before they were going to close at 2 pm (with still a line outside of the cafe waiting for seats), and while the cashier said the kitchen was still open and I could order food, I had already eaten lunch, and I just wanted to pick up some pastries and a drink to go for a snack later and/or breakfast in the morning. While waiting for my order, I wandered around the restaurant to look at all the merch for sale and found bags of yummy looking granola so I had to get that as well. The interior is very rustic themed, there's also outdoor seating on the patio beside the main indoor area. I love their business philosophy of helping the community and profit sharing with their employees. Perhaps this is why the price of the food is so high. While I didn't eat lunch here, I did peruse the menu and most items run at least $20+. (I.e. A wrap costs $21) I ordered the spicy Mexican Mocha with Almond milk. OMG...that drink certainly has a kick! More kick than I expected or prefer, it has a very strong chili flavor, so it wasn't something I enjoyed. I even asked them to try and dilute the drink with more almond milk but it didn't really help. I also picked up: Fig and almond roll Tahini Chocolate Chip (vegan) Cowboy Cookie - also so good! Banana Cream Tart Peach Frangipane tart Chocolate Croissant I enjoyed everything except the fig & almond roll - it was too dry for me. But the Tahini Chocolate Chip cookie was my favorite of the bunch! The parking situation is dire... not much parking in the area. My husband had to circle the streets while I jumped out of the van to run into the shop. So if you plan on stopping here for lunch, be prepared to wait in line for a while and cross your fingers for a parking spot!!

Overall positive experience at GoodLife Cafe. It was a serious wait, about ~40 minutes before we…read moresat down, and the process of getting on the wait list was quite chaotic. The food itself was overall quite good. The benedict was very good, and the waffles were decent, though the syrup didn't taste like real maple syrup. Overall recommended!

What a great market/general store! It has everything your desires and more…read more I got here right when they opened in the morning and primarily the locals were in getting things for the day. The store is much larger than I anticipated and they have an amazing array of fresh produce, just as you enter the place. It's best to scope out the store and check out all that's available. The aisles meander and you may find things were It's least expected. They have a good looking meat counter and lots of typical market items, plus local things too. I was on a quest for breakfast things and amazed to fine very nicely packaged breakfast sandwiches and burritos made by the store in a refrigerator case. I grabbed several. The store is a bit rustic yet clean and well organized, and there's lots beyond just food items at one end of the store. The woman who checked me out was very pleasant and friendly. If you're looking for something to eat, or fill up on groceries, this is it.

A great local market in Mendocino!…read more My wife and I were in Mendocino for a few days staying at a nearby Bed & Breakfast. When we first checked in, we were told about this market and given directions to it. We were glad for that as we found it to be a well stocked and reasonably priced place to get food for our picnic on the cliff and snacks for the other days of our stay. The selection is great and the prices are very reasonable.

The food is exquisite! Service is friendly…read more Ambiance is easy going ! We went two evenings in a row because we liked it so much the first time and we're just as delighted the second time ! A must !

Food was really good and unexpected for this small town. Started with the goat cheese croquettes-…read morevery good and the radicchio salad was a nice compliment. Next we split an order of the hangar steak which was very splittable - in fact the picture was just my half. Accompanied potatoes were excellent and it also had broccoli and Brussels sprouts. That one dish was plenty of food for 2 people . The scallops were nicely seared with a lemon sauce - i would have liked a little more lemon sauce on them but they were good Finally the dessert was a Dubai bar - here i think they got a little lazy. They took a chocolate mousse and just sprinkled some crushed pistachio praline on top ( see pic). This should have been integrated into the layers . Overall a very good experience and the service was very good.

This place is the epitome of a pub. They had quite a selection of beer and booze. Better than that…read moreis their menu which included seafood dishes, as well as excellent sandwiches. I tried the French dip and it was delicious. The au jus added the perfect amount of flavor. The salad that accompanied it per my request was also delicious. You can also choose to have fries instead- with multiple choices (garlic, truffle and more). I enjoyed a bloody Mary, which was made from scratch. The restroom is clean and unisex, and the decor is fun. I sat at the bar, but they do have an outdoor patio with a ton of seats. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

Great old school bar. I had my dog he wasn't allowed inside but allowed in the outdoor seating…read morearea. It had several tables with wood chips on the ground and a small stage for live music but when I went there was a tv playing. I went for a late lunch and they had lunch specials before 3pm. So I ordered their smash cheeseburger which came with a pickle slices, a side of tater tots and special sauce. The cheeseburger burger was basic and the patty was a little. But it was tasty. The tater tots were a decent portion, crunchy and fluffy. I also ordered a cup of their tomato bisque which was creamy and with flavorful tomato chunks. The service was great two servers came by a lot and they brought my dog a bowl of water. If I ever return to Mendocino I will definitely come by and try their other dishes. Recommended!

MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant in Mendocino has a lot of charm and history, set in a beautiful…read morehistoric building right in the heart of town. The atmosphere feels classic coastal New England meets Northern California, with a cozy, old-world vibe. The restaurant is solid overall with well-prepared dishes and a nice menu, but a few items felt a bit uneven for the price point. Service was good and the setting really carries the experience. Worth visiting for the history and ambiance alone.

Very disappointed with their service. When we check in they…read moretold us there were flowers in the room that I ordered. I told the person I did not order the flowers ($95). She insisted I did and would not compromise on the situation. When we return home I wrote them an email explaining the issue. They did not reply so I attempted to contact the manager by phone and left several messages to contact me, they would not return my phone calls. I asked for a refund for the flowers and they did not have the courtesy to contact me. I would say if you should have an issue with them don't expect a reply.