I'm disappointed The Pinot noir was oxidized The lamb was tough and salty Not worth the price Totally disappointed read more

If you are capable of enjoying a real treat in these times then please take the time to head to the town of Elk and this exceptional establishment. Respectful of guests and their staffs health, a wine list that ranges from hyperlocal to hyper expensive, subtly prepared 3 hour meal with a distinct Japanese influence and a waiter that managed to be convivial behind his mask. A special thank you to the sommelier who worked with us to find three locally produced wines that complemented our meal perfectly as that is what we were looking for. And the setting....well look at the picture. If were hadn't been camping for days and looked like it we would have returned for lunch. Five stars. read more

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Truly enjoyed the location, space, wonderfully creative and delicious dishes from Chef Matthew, and service from Jason (wine pairings were fantastic), Nicole, and the whole team! Looking forward to coming back in another season! read more

I went into the lunch having really high expectations as I generally find the best food is at 1-2 star michelins as opposed to 3. I didnt find the food during the lunch service all that mindblowing, nor was the service. It honestly felt like I was just at any other restaurant in mountain view and not a place that's this hyped up. The cod was decently good but I found the texture to be uneven, and the seasoning wasnt fully absorbed by the fish. I'm pretty sure I was charged 20$ for a glass of wine that's 12$ a bottle but that's more of a fine dining issue and not so much something about this place. I will try to give this place another shot if i'm ever back in the area. I'd definitely want to put more time into experiencing the place and giving their dinner service a try. read more

There's no way to properly do Justice to this place without setting the scene a bit for our evening here, so bear with me. My wife and I booked a night here during a road trip starting from San Francisco. After three hours of driving, we arrived at the harbor house inn and I excitedly pop my trunk to realize I left our biggest suitcase, a treasured heirloom and 90% of our clothes for a week in the parking lot of the car rental at SFO. I have to tell my wife this. This is the absolute first thing that happens here. Imagine this is you. Harbor house inn made us forget. It's hard to know where to begin. We stayed in the oceansong cottage which had one of the most spectacular views we've ever seen from a private balcony as well as both the separate bedroom and the clawfoot tub in the bathroom. We had a Michelin star meal delivered into our room as room service which we ate next to the fireplace in our pajamas. We fell asleep next to the fire reading and drinking tea. The next morning they hit us with the breakfast. We were comatose at this point. In between the accommodations, food, and grounds, it was hard to believe we were still on the same plane of existence. Harbor house inn transported us to a time and a place where there there were no worries, no wants or needs, no lost luggage, just magic absolutely everywhere, a world of literal perfection. The best place I've ever stayed. read more

Harbor House Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Elk, California

I am French and grew up going in Michelin starred restaurants all over France. I was invited to the H H Inn, and I feel sorry for the person who took care of the bill. I do not understand how they rate restaurants here in the US, but paying such prices for ... pork? Tuna fish (full of heavy metals, so much for sustainability), dry tomatoes, bush beans ? (have those in my garden) No exquisite patisseries, no choice of organic breads like chestnut, quinoa, gluten-free, no kobe beef, no other meat than pork, no non-vaxxed duck, no foie gras, no choice of better fish other than halibut, What about exceptional cheeses? What do you pay for? The view only when the sun shines? Some organic produce and herbs? - well, I have the same ones at home - the local pottery, I have those too, from California and Southern France. What is really spectacular, out of the beaten paths, so exclusive, so creative and unique that it received 2 stars? I have not found yet. Michelin starred restaurants in the US are highly disappointing. read more

My daughter recently got married at Harbor House Inn. We rented the entire main house and cabins for the family. It was a wonderful venue. The staff was all very nice and the wedding dinner made by chef Matt was absolutely amazing. Every course was better than the previous. Thank you for making my daughter and her new husband's day so special. read more

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Stunning vistas, mouthwatering plates, thoughtful beverage pairings, and five-star service await at Harbor House. We booked a lunch tasting a few weeks back and we had a wonderful time; each dish was beautifully crafted, unique in concept and flawless in execution. When we finished our second-to-last course, our fantastic waitress asked if we wanted to take our last course outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. It was a thoughtful touch that really was the cherry on top of an already great experience. We will certainly be returning someday soon. read more

Harbor House Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Elk, California

I had originally booked a three night stay at The Heritage House but after reading all of their recent bad reviews I thought I'd better look for somewhere else to stay! Somehow I found The Harbor House Inn and knew it would be perfect for our much needed getaway! The two women that worked the front desk while we were there were amazing so thank you ladies!! The grounds were stunning... The private beach was awesome! We did eat at the restaurant one night... it was a really cool dining experience! If you are trying to choose somewhere to stay on the Mendocino Coast this IS the place! It's a little far from civilization... Took us 20 minutes to get to Mendocino and 40 minutes to get to Fort Bragg but still well worth it!! read more

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Here is the brief update of our third visit for lunch on 12/19/2021 : We added 12 oysters on half shell to our prix fixe order, the presentation, quality, and taste were just amazing (see photo), setting a new bar for my oyster adventure. We enjoyed our lunch just as much as those previous dinner visits (lunch photos added). Service was flawless as always. I look forward to our next visit. read more

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I looked at website and got all excited about the pictures of this clean looking romantic inn by the ocean. It was a rip-off. My son was found dead in Mendocino county and I wanted relief from the terrible news that my son was found dead. What I found was an overpriced place that disappointed me. I did not eat anything at the inn that satisfied me. I would recommend you not eat here. The food was terrible and every food item was just a profit center for the owner. It was like they found a cheap way of going outside and selling people on seaweed and grass. Everything tasted terrible. I was so dissatisfied with the food. 2 Michlin stars it said Wow was I disappointed. What a mistake! All I got from this place is a terrible memory and the realization that this area is not safe. I will not ever return. The food was terrible and I just spent stupid money on a miserable experience. But if you like bugs in your food and bs about all nature... read more

We dined at Harbor Inn on a rainy night for a belated birthday celebration. They served us a total of 13 courses, each one incredible in its own way. The whole restaurant is centered around sourcing locally and sustainably. We didn't get the beverage pairing, but asked for the service team to pick for us, and they took into consideration the upcoming courses, so it was kind of like a beverage pairing and super fun to try different pairings together. Looking forward to returning soon! read more

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This review is LOOOOOONG overdue! We got married there almost a year ago and I know that I'm supposed to say it was magical and memorable and all that just because it was our wedding, but Harbor House was perfect in every way imaginable. During our entire stay, it almost felt like it was just our home (but like the coolest house imaginable) with the warmth and hospitality (homey-ness?) they provided. The process leading up (planning, etc) was made so easy / simple by their team. All pricing, options, and availability was very straightforward and up front. We owe a huge thanks especially to Bryon Parsons (not sure if he's still there) as he was basically a de-facto wedding planner. But if you don't care about the process of planning a wedding, I have good news - the experience the inn and restaurant provide are first class in every way. The building itself is gorgeous and very true to the age of the area - it can feel like you're either taking a step back in time or simply a step away from the digital world. Every day, we were amazed by the food - the quality, the ingenuity, the flavor, the presentation! My wife is a chef and she was constantly taking down notes. We did a group dinner on the patio after the ceremony and I think I lost count of the courses. We had two or three generations represented and yet the food was able to be appreciated and enjoyed by everybody. They somehow thread the needle of delicate, beautiful, and approachable food, yet not pretentious at all. The thing is, the food isn't just delicious or inventive or beautiful, it also represents an amazing ideal. When you stay at the inn, you get a real appreciation for the work and care that Chef Matthew Kammerer puts into everything. You might catch him walking the seemingly endless staircase down to the water to row out and forage kelp. During the dinner, for every course, he did a walk out to the garden to find some edible flowers to decorate each dish. At one point, he came by to chat and we learned that (I think) all of the sake cups were made by him as a side hobby and each one was unique. Harbor House is the perfect place to go and spend a weekend and imagine a slower, more thoughtful world where the emphasis is put on the experience. read more

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This is my second time spending a long enjoyable weekend at Harbor House to unplug and yet again the cuisine, service, room and ocean views are phenomenal! Panoramic ocean views from the deck are incredible. The weather was perfect and we walked down the private steps to the private beach which was so special and memorable. All the fine details of this Inn from the 2 Michelin Star rated restaurant with the Tasting Dinner Menu (with emphasis on the ocean and terroir) to the silky bed linens to the in-room hand written Welcome card, Zenology shampoo and hand lotion to the first class service (especially the impeccable service by GM Ashley) made our getaway a delight. Book and go! I also love that there are Tesla chargers available for guests, as this made the drive stress free. Charming Downtown Mendocino is a short drive North, offering scenic views, fine restaurants and shopping. Support local. Experience Harbor House! read more

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Chef Matt is a legend. Jacqueline the server is a legend. Their food is insane. Their service is insane. I am a well travelled, picky foodie and this restaurant is one of the absolute best in the world. Get the booze pairing, eat everything and go home happy. read more

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More like a 3.5 star, and overprice for the experience. So I found this place through Chase travel and after doing my research I was very excited and wanted to stay here so I can check out the one Michelin star restaurant inside the Inn. I couldn't get reservation on Tock but guessing maybe if you are the Inn guests you can get a table since most hotel accommodation would feed their guest. I was wrong! So we book one night stay figure that all I would need to eat a meal. Harbor House Inn is probably the most expensive stay on Mendocino Coast . They charge us $576 for Friday night for one of their cheapest room available. The ocean view room can only be book direct on their site and was going for $750 that same night. So I booked through Chase and used my points perhaps because I used my point we got the least favorable room on the property. The picture I saw when I booked and the room upon arrival was definitely different. I asked to pay the difference for upgrade but she said they don't do upgrade and if we want other rooms I need to book direct. Ok..so that's how the rule work here. I asked if they were 100% book at time of check in she said 60% meaning there were room available but they will give me this street view room though name Meadowview you really only see the roof and the street. I personally hate street view since it's noisy, stressful and not something I would call a getaway to. But she said no to all my question I supposed we will have to stay with the price we paid using point. Did not get a tour of the property or anything, just straight to our room she pointed out the complimentary champagne which is a nice touch and left. After check out our 6x6 bathroom with a 3x3shower stall and a very ding up sink we decided to go out and look at the view and asked about dinner. Turn out that there is no dinner service on Friday since they didn't sell enough ticket so no food and Sat the 25 seat dinner is sold out at $180/ person prepaid. We then asked if we can check out the view. The library was dark, not welcoming, the fireplace was not on, the door to the deck was lock with the drapes closed mind you it's around 6:30pm She said yes and unlock the door for us to go out on the deck with us at that point we asked her about a walk to the beach and she pointed out to us how to go down. My husband then asked if can we hangout in the living room after we come back from dinner? She said yes but quiet time is at 10 o'clock. Well it's already look and feel unwelcoming to me so I am not sure if I want to sit down there for any reason. There were no hot water for tea if you may want a cup, there were absolutely nothing but a few boards game that if you can hush in silence you may sit in the dark to play! Although we each choose a different set of menu one chef choice and the other traditional both of our breakfast was chef choice. Ok since it was good I didn't complain but truthfully they fail in reading customer preferences. So we each got a cup of orange juice the steam 2 eggs with shiitake mushrooms and some wild flowers, 2 baby croissants, one slide of cheese, a small plate of bacon and a small bowl of tomatillo. One things I appreciate was the steamed foam milk they brought for my husband coffee. Truly a nice touch. But breakfast feel like we were on a budget. The table next to us ask for some break little to have more eggs than bread proportions so she brought him literally once slice of toast cut diagonally. We wanted more bread too but after seeing what was brought out we were like forget it. Regardless the one thing we do enjoy was the private cove that they have 275 step from the garden and you can be right in front of the Wharf Rock, explore tide pool and listening to the wave crashing through the caves. But then again there are so many beaches and coastal trail in Mendocino that you can have almost the same sense of nature and can be as private if you know where to go. So overall I wish I can give this place more star but through all the years of luxury hotel stay this gotta be the least accommodated place as far as amenities and comfort. The bed was the only thing that feel comfortable at the Inn. Though my sleep was interrupted by a crying animal must have gotten run over on the highway as it cried into a painful death for 10 minutes ( so the window must not be double pane) since the building is old, you will definitely hear your neighbors coming in and out of the front door, well for sure from my room I could hear it all. Then the worst part is the bathroom was so small you have very little place to put your toiletries luckily we brought our own q/tip and cotton balls since there are non available. they did sent us home with 2 rosemary shortbread for the road to make up Incase breakfast was not fulfilling . read more

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It's beautiful place! Lunch was delicious and the view was unbeatable. Would definitely come back again!

Wife had the day off so we treated ourselves to lunch at The Harbor House inn. We drove through hwy 128 which was beautiful. Arrived about 30 minutes early and they suggested we wait in the garden. I wish I had asked for a drink for the wait as the garden was an amazing place to hang out. For lunch we ordered additions in advance. We ordered 2 popcorns, 6 oysters, and an order of bread. The waitress applauded us ordering our own popcorn and I am glad we did. The serving is plentiful but it is too good too have to share. I'm going to say it. It's the best popcorn I've ever had. The oysters were fantastic. Very fresh tasting. I usually drown oysters in hotsauce but these were perfect as served. The bread. Wow. I wish we had ordered two servings so I could have eaten the whole dish. The seaweed isn't overwhelming at all and makes for a memorable bite. I ordered their champagne by the glass for these starters, it was perfect . The wife, who is pregnant, ordered a NA beer from their list and enjoyed it. First dish was a delicious salad with house made buttermilk dressing. Hands down the best salad I've had. So simple but so beautiful. Second dish, was oil poached lingcod on a bed of wheat berries. I'm not a big seafood guy and this was my favorite course. The wheat berries were new to me and were a filling addition to the delicious ling cod. Third course, dessert, was a pavlova meringue. Its texture was amazing and the tartness was a perfect finale for the taste buds. I paired the three courses with a half bottle of Brundlmeyer brut Rosé. This was the most memorable meal of my life. We will be back for dinner. read more

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We had a magical one night stay and amazing dinner here! The chef's tasting menu was so inspired and a feast for the eye and palate. The whole place is a jewel box! We had a beautiful room with stunning views, my ONE and only complaint is the bed. If you have a bad back....bring an extra mat to roll out on to the bed, because there is zero give. We are definitely coming back read more

Phenomenal dining experience. From start to finish, every bite and every second of the meal was so beautiful. True fine dining service at it's FINEST. You can truly feel the beauty of your surroundings through all senses. 100% would drive up from LA for another dinner here in the future. Thank you Harbor House Inn for an epic tasting for our first wedding anniversary. read more

This is a fantastic place to stay and eat. The views alone make it worth it. But the food is exquisite and the cottages are cute and private. The dinners are definitely the highlight with most of the produce coming from their gardens and some of the seaweed and seafood coming from their cove. Our only real complaint, being we wish the tasting menu would go on and on as we did not want it to end! read more

Harbor House Inn - The view of the garden and the cove - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Elk, California

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Looking for a romantic weekend getaway with an amazing romantic view and delicious course meals? Look no further! Harbor House Inn was designed to make your significant other say I do. PS: Their seaweed butter is to die for. read more

Probably just not for my taste, but everything here was pretty mild in flavor and while nothing was bad, I don't think anything stood out for lunch. It felt almost too healthy and green and maybe I was just expecting something a little fancier. Views are nice, but don't think it's worth the $125 lunch. read more

We had the pleasure of staying and dining at Harbor House Inn. Multiple friends had visited and told us great things about it, and it did not disappoint. There's nothing like walking downstairs from your super cute ocean view room to enjoy dinner on their deck facing the Pacific Ocean. They only have 1 seating at this time, and the timing was perfect - it was surprisingly warm when we sat down at 5:45pm, and then as it got colder, they turned on the heat lamp, and it was chilly but comfortable. The dinner is pre-paid on Tock, and the menu is hyper local, focused on seafood and produce. For wines, they have a nice list, and we did a half bottle + the tasting ($150). 1. To start: - Fried maitake mushroom with Boon spice (local esplete from Boonville): this was my favorite of the 4 - it had tons of flavor, and having something freshly deep fried during covid is just such a luxury - Hood of octopus with douglas fir vinegar - Lace lichen with nori and sesame - Cured rockfish crudo with yuzu and radish Pairing: a German Riesling 2. Sourdough bread with sea lettuce and cultured butter: served warm, great chew and crumb 3. Savory hen egg custard with Fort Bragg uni and daikon Pairing: sake 4. Paciifc oysters: lightly smoked in hay, with abalone mushrooms, New Zealand spinach (very unique!) and a sake kasu Pairing: sparkling wine from Oregon (Corollary) 5. Daikon: poached and grilled with this amazing umami poaching liquid, served with foraged spring vegetables: onions, nettles, bracken fern, pickled cabbage, and miner's lettuce Pairing: Beaujolais 6. Asparagus: grilled, dressed lightly in shio koji and rolled in fried ground pork, served with this amazingly tender and flavorful marinated artichoke. Pairing: Gruner veltliner 7. Abalone: tenderized and roasted in kelp - it was amazingly tender and not rubbery at all. It was served with an abalone offal sauce for dipping, and on the side was a really good calihikari rice topped with abalone liver, egg cake, shiitakes, and mustard flowers Pairing: an orange wine from Slovenia 8. Local pork shoulder: dry aged for 7 weeks, smoked over Monterey bay pine cones, served with leeks and a lettuce and almond puree Pairing: Pinot from Drew (where we went for a tasting earlier in the day!) 9. Palate cleanser: citrus marigold soda with oolong tea oil 10. Grilled wakame ice cream with matcha: loved this dessert - complex, not too sweet Pairing: Ratafia 11. Tea: infusion of douglas fir and ginger, served with a bundle of flowers and herbs to help you transfer grilled honey into the tea 12. White chocolate namelaka with fried sunchoke bits: great texture on the namelaka Dinner was a wonderful experience. The food perfectly highlighted local ingredients, and staff was friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. The view was incredible, and it was such a luxury to be able to just walk back upstairs to the guest room following a 4 hour meal. To follow, we had an equally satisfying breakfast tray delivered to our room the next morning with baked eggs with leeks, toasted sea lettuce bread with butter + homemade orange marmalade, blood oranges, housemade coffee cured bacon, a nice chocolate cookie (be sure to sprinkle the special salt on it), and coffee. Harbor House Inn is definitely worth the trek to Elk. It's such a unique and luxurious, food-focused getaway! read more

Fabulous Food, Wine, Ambience, service and the view is outstanding! The seaweed bread is so delicious I have a hard time sharing. read more

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Hubby took me here for my birthday dinner, and we had an evening well-spent in a beautiful dining space. I love that the table is yours for the night. It's also an intimate space, with each table so fixed, and only about nine tables in the room we were in. We were fortunate to have the most gorgeous sunset as well -- loved taking in the ocean breeze and view part of the way through our meal. Spacing of each dish felt a bit prolonged, but then I may have been too hungry when we first sat down. In sum, I would describe our meal as approachable fine-dining, like French Laundry with a Japanese twist. None of the dishes resulted in us venturing out into new territory, but were comforting flavors or textures and temperatures that were well done. The gigantic abalone shells were probably a highlight for me. Also, the tea with grilled honey at the end is signature and absolutely delicious. read more

This is a sophisticated and remote stay on the rugged CA coast. The king room was nicely appointed, plenty of room with an ocean view. Very comfortable bed. We did have the 13 course dinner and it was one of the most memorable experiences I've had. Worth the splurge. They do serve breakfast in your room, which was also very gourmet -so elevated and fresh. My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and we will never forget it. read more

We stopped in for their picnic style lunch and it was so good we ended up going back the next day. The meal was exquisite - all the food well prepared and the flavors wonderful. It is pretty sweet when you walk up and they are picking the lettuce for your salad out of the garden - they grow a lot of things on site and use local for almost everything. We sat in the lawn/garden area, enjoying one of the best lunch views ever, watching the whales and the Red Tail Hawk soaring above. read more

My partner and I had our small, immediate family only wedding at the Harbor House Inn last summer and I couldn't sing more praises about the staff or the property. Of course the food is incredible, but it's the warmth and friendliness of everyone who works there that makes this spot one of our happy places! It's the best way to treat yourself and experience the beauty of Mendocino. read more

There is little question that venturing out into the uninhabited areas of Mendocino County is one of the most enjoyable detours possible, particularly when it leads to the dining room of the Harbor House Inn. The food is quite innovative because to the chef's mastery of many techniques and his commitment to using only environmentally friendly ingredients. When it comes to using hyper-local and foraged foods, Chef Matthew Kammerer is a firm believer in doing things the right way. A silky-smooth egg custard that was decorated with fish roe and leeks that had been gently cooked was one of the compelling inventions that has been shown. The exquisite combination of cabbage and wild mushrooms in a light cream sauce is evidence that in his hands, even the most unassuming ingredients can be elevated to a new level. The fantastic sourdough has bits of seaweed scattered throughout it. After that, seaweed may make a comeback in the shape of ice cream with bay nut, quince, and shiso, displaying an amazing combination of sweet and salty flavors in the process. Bed & breakfast, restaurant with an oceanview, wine tasting, quaint inn, historic architecture, locally made and unique artwork, and gorgeous panoramas are some of the amenities offered. This historic logging lodge provides guests with a superb dining experience, elegant accommodations, and breathtaking vistas, making it the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world and enjoy some peace and quiet. There is no additional charge for the breakfast that is included with the accommodation fee. Although this is a review of the restaurant at the Harbor House Inn, one of the things that we enjoyed was learning about the history of each dish. The elegance that comes with having a restaurant that has been awarded two Michelin stars and looks out over the water. read more

Restaurant is amazing and worth a visit! Two stars is due to inn management and their handling of an unfortunate situation with a room reservation. I'll start by saying we booked a cottage months in advance in anticipation of staying at this beautiful property. Due to a septic issue (totally out of their control), our room was cancelled and I was notified one day before a group of us were to arrive to celebrate my wife's milestone birthday. I expressed my disappointment in the situation due to the ripple effect of this trip being with a group and everyone traveling would have to cancel as we found a new location to celebrate. 30 minutes later, I was called back and informed they were able to work out a room for us, albeit a smaller room in the main house. We happily accepted. The next morning, we are packing to leave, and was called by a manager stating "our employee last night should not have told you they got you another room". By this point our group has already departed to Elk. The manager states she called hotels and airbnbs around and there are no rooms within 20 minutes of the property where our group was staying. Fortunately, we searched ourselves - even though we figured management would have local relationships that would yield better results than a simple google search. During our own search, we found a room close to Harbor House, saving the group trip to Elk. Management offered nothing due to the inconvenience and their mishandling of the situation. I expected more acknowledgement and ownership from a high-end spot like this. Ultimately, we stayed at a wonderful spot "Elk Cove Inn and Spa", which is a much more laid back vibe and has access to an epic beach that is great for lounging during the day and lighting bonfires at night. Due to our overall experience with Harbor House after quite lofty expectations, we will not be coming back. read more

Just returning from this amazing birthday celebration, my boyfriend surprised me with staying and dining at the Harbour House Inn. The restaurant: They serve dinner at 6pm and expect to have around 3 hours of exquisite food with a mix of fresh from the farm and fresh from the ocean. The food delivered on expectations with delicious seafood, vegetables prepared in a very creative way and very flavorful. Standouts: the mussel, the smoked trout, the crab and egg custard (YUM), black cod and lìttle did I know I liked leak so much. Very creative bread with seaweed. The tea at the end of the meal was very special. My birthday desert was such a nice surprise! Service: the chef Matt serves many of the dishes himself which is really an amazing experience. Our two primary servers were great, very friendly and always catering to our needs. The only part of the service that was not at the same great level was the sommelier. She came by once or twice just to take the order without offering any additional information or advice one the wine. Overall it was an unforgettable dinner in a super cute wooden room and wIth the sound of the ocean. The Inn: at our arrival, we were delighted to find out that we've be upgraded to an ocean view room. Probably the best view I've ever had in a room and I've traveled quite a lot. The room was bright and with a nice fireplace. A nice bottle of champagne was waiting for us and a Happy Birthday note ( how cute was that?). The property and location is exceptional: all the beauty of the North Coast of California outside your window. The breakfast in the room had some great croissants, coffee and some porridge. I have to admire that was hoping for some seafood or eggs. However, upon our request they made us some delicious eggs. As we were getting ready to leave the room, around 11.15am, a lady came by to tell us that the checkout was so actually at 11am (which we didn't know) and she informed us that we could be charged extra if we stayed longer. Since we were ready to leave and thought that checkout was at noon, that comment was a bit unnecessary. Totally worth the drive and the experience, Matt thank you for this amazing dinner, we will be back!! read more

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My boyfriend and I decided to head up to Mendocino Coast for the weekend so we can go off to shore for Sea Urchin plucking! We booked a night at Harbor House Inn and opted in for dinner service that night. We heard so many good things about the service and dinner is said to be amazing! (After all, can't go wrong with a Michelin 3 Star chef!) We arrived around noon-ish was greeted right away by Amanda. She checked us in and was able to accommodate a early check- in so we're can freshen up! Amanda took our request for breakfast. You can either have it in-room or out in the dining room (how cool is that? Boyfriend opted for dining room) After we were check- in. We was lead out to the back patio with a welcoming drink. (Tea with fresh herbs from the garden) Tea with a beautiful view? I can get used it this! The room itself was beautiful. It had a huge bed and with sitting area and fireplace. The table had a welcoming card and little treats (so good!) After we dropped off our stuff. We headed to the Elk Store for some sandwiches (so bomb!) We proceeded our day at the beach. Low tide was approaching...we succeeded in finding the sea urchins! We was so lucky to be able to find a red urchin just stuck to the rock! After our little beach adventure, we headed back to Harbor House Inn to freshen up. We had booked our dinner service at 6:30pm. We don't know what's on the menu but it ranges from fresh vegetables from the garden to local seafood. We are in for a surprise and in trust of our Chef! We were seated at 6:30pm. All the wait staff was so welcoming. The dinner consists of 10 courses, everything was perfectly timed in coming out. The presentation of each dish was absolutely beautiful, almost too good to eat! The taste of each dish was unique and absolutely delicious! I don't know how to cook...so I would never be able to put all these unique flavors in each and every bite. We both had a glass of wine recommended by Corrina, the Sommelier. She poured us a local wine to accompany our dinner. Our dinner lasted about 3 hours which gave us time to chat in between and enjoy the view (too bad it was foggy that night, so we didn't get to see the sun set but it was still a nice view!) Upon waking up..(slept really good! The beds are so comfy!) We walked downstairs to the dining room and was seated. There's fresh-made pasties waiting to be devoured! We had our orange and tea served. We took in the the beautiful morning view while we waited for our breakfast to arrived. We both opted for the egg dish. (Soooo bomb!) After breakfast, we went back to the room and slowly gathered things together. It was time to leave this beautiful place.. Our overall experience was really wonderful! It's a nice, quiet romantic getaway. Away from all the big city lights and noise! Will definitely be back in the future! read more

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We had dinner here and it was incredibly expensive (yes, yes, I know you're paying for their Michelin star) and the food *was* mostly quite good, but it wasn't worth the price. Of the 10 courses, I'd say 7 were amazing, 1 was only OK, and 2 (both of the dessert courses) were bad. The paired drinks were about half amazing and half only OK. The view was lovely of the sunset and the ocean and the cove and rocks and the staff were nice enough. The spaced out tables on the back deck was quite nice too. read more

This review is for the restaurant: Oof. I was really expecting to love my experience here a few weekends ago, but I unfortunately didn't. My issues with this place were mostly around the pacing of service and then the food itself wasn't particularly noteworthy. I give kudos to otherwise incredibly friendly service--my boyfriend and I enjoyed chatting with the gentleman who was our main server that evening. We were told we should show up to the restaurant at 5:30 or 5:45 pm so we could enjoy the grounds of the restaurant/inn before the restaurant's single seating at 6 pm. We showed up at 5:45 and quickly settled onto the porch to take in the beautiful view. We expected we needed to be close by at 6 to be ushered into the dining room, but guests were selected one by one to sit down and it appeared that they may have started the process a bit late, in fact. In any case, we were one of the last groups tapped to move into the dining room, and it was 40 minutes past 6 pm! The amuse bouche first got to us at 6:48 pm, and the first course at 7 pm. This isn't of course a crazy time to start dinner, except for the fact that we were told to come early and we had expected dinner to begin at 6pm, and it felt sooo slow for the number of courses: 2nd course arrived 16 minutes later, 3rd 14 minutes, 4th 25 minutes, 5th 20 minutes, 6th 25 minutes, 7th and main course 25 minutes, granita palette cleanser thing 29 minutes, dessert 16 minutes. Let me tell ya, when you've been budgeting your calories for the evening, those 15 minute intervals for each morsel felt like eternities! As the 4th dish arrived we asked the server when we could expect dinner to be finished, since we had a 30 minute drive ahead of us and he said 9:15-hmmm I immediately internally recalibrated for a 10:15pm departure. We ended around 10 pm. At a certain point maybe after the 5th course they brought a piece of bread bread as if it were a course unto itself. I've been to many Michelin-rated restaurants with bread equally as interesting, but they typically will serve it after the 2nd course and with 2-3 choices of bread and butters. We were starving and had to beseech our server for another piece of bread. Now the food itself--I would say that the food was fine but I wasn't particularly impressed with any dish except for maybe the kohlrabi and oysters--I feel like I've had similar flavor profiles elsewhere. Frankly a lot of the food felt like it was from a solid Japanese izakaya--not from somewhere with a $180 price tag. Aside from abalone, there wasn't any "luxury" items--no uni, lobster, crab, foie gras, or truffle. I suppose this is part of their local focus, but it goes back to the value question. I think my overall gripe with my time at the restaurant is the value delivered: it's quite a high hurdle one must clear if you're going to charge me $180 and then take 4 hours for ~8 courses--the opportunity cost is real. read more

Harbor House Inn offers a superb, intimate, gastronomically creative, beautifully choreographed dining experience with gorgeous accommodations and exemplary service. We went for two nights over Valentine's Day in 2022. The location, situated above a spectacular cove on the Pacific Ocean with interesting sea stacks in the foreground, sets the stage for a truly memorable experience. We took a short but dramatic climb down to the beach, enjoyed their coastal gardens and sat by an outdoor fire pit. We dined in the restaurant one night, and the other night we had a fantastic "room service" dinner. Good thing we took a nine mile hike at Van Damme State Park so we could fully indulge in the meals! read more

These folks are fantastic. I was running on empty on my motorcycle, and they gave me the gallon of fuel they had for their lawnmower so that I could get to a gas station. Class act all around. read more

EDIT: Thanks Bryon the Manager for the comment below. Clearly he hasn't comprehended his service failed at the very basic level - there was really no opportunity to request anything "once-in-a-lifetime" given that attitude, so not sure what "expectations" he was referring to lol... And to further emphasize, the extremely horrible experience was caused by him solely - it was not related to the physical venue, the restaurant, or other staff. In short: the new (started in 2020) hotel General Manager Bryon provided the worst customer service we've ever seen. It was so bad that we had to cancel a well-planned hotel and restaurant buyout event. If you are just planning to eat at the restaurant or stay at the lodge, the following experience might not apply to you. I was actually lured to select this venue due to so many wonderful reviews online. The initial planning of the event with Bryon went fine, but everything started going downhill drastically after we paid the deposit and secured the space. Here are a few examples: 1. Zero professionalism. We had reached out to him three weeks in advance to schedule a site visit with an agreed date and time. Out of an abundance of caution, I emailed again two days before to double confirm the meeting, and he actually forgot about it. Over the phone, it sounded he did us such a huge favor to meet us at another time on the agreed date. We didn't mind, since we didn't have other things planned that day anyway. When he greeted us onsite, while we already decided to forgot about the mishap, he taught us another lesson in a condescending manner, stating how he worked 11hrs a day and how he "squeezed" us in given the "short" notice. He told us, the customers, to appreciate his time, even though we were the ones who drove 8hrs roundtrip to the site. We weren't looking for an apology but we also weren't looking to pay $20k to someone who was so remote from being professional. 2. Lies. Before booking the event, I was concerned about the seating arrangement and the Manager suggested they could either do a few smaller tables or a long table. On the day of touring the restaurant, I mentioned the seating arrangement again and suddenly a long table became not possible because the outdoor canopies were bolted down and the indoor room was not big enough. Our friend who had visited the restaurant a few months earlier said nothing had changed, so I wonder why I could have got different answers. 3. Before visiting the venue, the Manager repeatedly said we would be "escorted" across the property during our visit. For sure it sounded unwelcoming but we understand the rules. However, when we arrived, the front desk staff (who was nice and helpful) recommended us walking the ground ourselves while waiting for the Manager, and some other groups were actually doing the same. Not sure if our age, color, or sexual orientation had a play in the attitude we received? Of course this is just conjecture so please make your own judgement. In addition, over the course of the event planning, the Beverage Director also didn't bother to reply to my email or acknowledge it at all. This never happened at any other venue that I contacted during the same time. Dear owners of the Harbor House Inn, please carefully consider the people you hire as the "face" of the establishment in the future. read more

This place exceeded all expectations. The service was absolutely impeccable, the food was amazing and the view can't be beat. Usually you get great food OR great views, and this is one of the few places that has the best of both. The menu changes daily, so I won't go into what our favorite dishes were, but I would always trust this chef. read more

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My wife and I had lunch which is likely a very different experience than dinner. The setting is very intimate and serine . Great service. The prix fix lunch is chef's choice. The salad was basic. The lamb confit was very interesting and flavorful. Strawberry marange desert was unique. The fog lifted for just a moment, revealing perhaps the pretties view I have ever seen at a restaurant. Unbelievable backdrop. read more