We stopped here for breakfast on our way home from Mendocino. The staff was exceptional! Friendly, outgoing and helpful. The menu is limited but each item is done very well. Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection with a genuine Hollandaise sauce. Thin Swedish style pancakes with real maple syrup and thick sliced bacon. The dinner menu also looks good and again limited options. Better to have select items prepared well than a large variety of mediocre items. The 20% gratuity is added to your bill. They do not include the tax when calculating the gratuity. Sadly many restaurants do that these days. While we didn't stay for dinner, the menu looks good and the wine corkage fee is only $20. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was not crowded at all on the day that we visited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was slow, food was not great. Nobody came to check on us after the food was dropped off - we would have ordered another drink. We visited 2 years ago and had a much better experience. The fish tacos tasted like something was wrong with them and were saturated with a very wet pico de gallo and a cream sauce that tasted like thousand island salad dressing. I paid extra for a side of avocado and ate that with an extra taco shell for my meal. The whole fish was dry and flavorless. read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - Whole fish - American Near Me - Little River, California

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Staying in Albion, this is the best you're gonna get for food before 9pm if you don't wanna drive to Mendo or Fort Bragg. Called the hotel into order, the staff that answered was dismissive. I ordered 4 things, the calamari, little inn burger, clam chowder and burgers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I drove to the restaurant, parking was kinda crazy, the parking lot sloped down hill and there were no lights.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant layout was a bit confusing so I went into the main lobby to check in, where the same dismissive staff told me to go look for the podium to pick up my order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After waited 20 minutes, the host found me and asked me to pay for my order, which was fine but I found out they added a 20% surcharge on every tab even takeout so I was annoyed. So the total was $103 instead of $88. Food wise, clam chowder was on the runnier side, I prefer thicker so wasn't a fan, calamari was really good and crispy, and the fries were good, I'd recommend salting and peppering everything as it is a bit under seasoned. read more

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First time here on a girls weekend getaway. Our waiter was average at best. Our table of 7 ordered 3 salads & 2 apps, all delicious. However 2 of us ordered 2 different steaks. They were both cooked wrong and sent back. Although the two steaks were different, they looked very similar and were plated with the same mashed potatoes, broccolini and brown gravy. I would never put brown gravy ribeye, but they did. We ordered 3 desserts to share. Berry cobbler dessert was the best. I don't think I would go back in the future. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar has a fantastic view of the ocean however, the inside dining room was lackluster beside the big window.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The wall with mirrors should be open for better views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - Mule - American Near Me - Little River, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]When you enter the restaurant the vibe is cold, very cold.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With a reservation we were asked to wait even though several tables were available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then they seated us in the furthest corner table, away from everyone, like I was in time out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We requested we be seated to a better spot since there were lots of tables available, which they obliged. The service was mediocre but most places in Mendocino county are like that. But yes to add 20% gratuity is a bit of a stretch. The food was exceptionally good. Started with the clam chowder that actually had clams with shells. Also tried the shrimp with pineapple jicama salad, very good. The filet mignon was great. The fish and chips get a B+ For Dessert we had key lime pie, it was ok. The expresso ice cream with chocolate chips was exceptional. Wd I go there again, YES Just hope the service improves a bit. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Little River Inn restaurant needs reservations and is in a really beautiful location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Started with wine, the selection is small but the one we tried was really good. The Spanish prawns were out of this world n veg chermoula was decent, and the pasta from the kids menu was ok. For dessert, the chocolate mousse was amazing and a must try. read more

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this place is horrible the room was booked for 4 and when we got there and they said they booked us for 2 parking was terrible

The food was delicious, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we enjoyed it while sitting outside next to the fireplace, watching the sunset.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was incredibly helpful, always checking in. read more

The food was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]View was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and service was GREAT! All thanks to a man named teo. He was an amazing charming young man! And he should be rewarded for his work here. read more

We stayed at the Little River Inn after Christmas and through New Year's. We dined at the restaurant several times and had room service delivered. It did not disappoint. This was our second stay at the Little River Inn. Every dish we had was great! The servers are really knowledgeable about the specials and wine pairing recommendations. Super friendly and ensured we had everything we needed. They were really busy but it didn't impact our experience negatively at all. The restaurant is quaint with a bar area in front and two dining rooms. We were seated in all areas during our stay and each place was comfortable. We had the cheese plate with the house made olives that are amazing! Last time I purchased a container to take home. We also had the fish tacos and burger in the bar area one night. Delicious! We made a reservation for New Years celebration Eve dinner and had a wonderful dinner from their special menu. I had the Bouillabaisse which was very flavorful and filled with various seafood - shrimp, fish, clams. We also had the rib eye and the hot fudge sundae for dessert. Over our stay we tried a few of their seasonal cocktails that were really good. We had the Brakenwood daiquiri, Toasted Pecan Apple Old Fashioned, Chef's Kiss and several wine selections paired with dinner. All the cocktails were great. The bartenders were really engaging and knowledgeable. We had a dessert each time we dined as well. We had the bread pudding with red wine poached pears, vanilla bean ice cream, mulled wine syrup. It was really good and we wished we were not sharing. We had the special pumpkin cake that we fought over. It was dense with a good spice but not overpowering. I love pumpkin so this was one of my favorites. We also had the hot fudge sundae on New Year's Eve. This is one of my favorite places to stay as well as dine. It is not a question if we will be back but more so when. read more

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Every now and again you end up with a perfect dining experience. Start with ambiance ( see photo), welcoming and great service ( thanks Josh and colleague), and of course the food (OMG good)! We shared the Vietnamese calamari salad and vegetable curry dish. The calamari is the finest I've tasted. LR uses a rice flour before they flash fry. The results are a crispy and flavorful morsel without the usual grease. Oh so Yummy! Add to that crispy cabbages and a sweet and spicy peanut sauce and it doesn't get any better my dear readers- that is until you try the curry dish. If you love the subtle taste of coconut, this is your choice. Flavors explode and the rice gives the mixture a hearty texture. Bowl-wiping good! Pair with a local brew and a Cali house blend red and you have arrived. Enjoy! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing place to stay, beautiful view of the ocean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant is also amazing, I had the Vietnamese Calamari Salad and it was so delicious. The staff I can't say enough, especially the bartender.. she was the best. I would highly recommend "The Little River Inn" to stay or drop by for a cocktail and dinner. read more

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We stayed in Little River for a week-long vacation and had two meals at the Little River Inn. This Inn and Restaurant is beautifully situated on a hilltop looking over the Pacific Ocean on U.S. 1. Our first meal was a birthday celebration dinner in the dining room and our second was at the bar. Truth be told, the food was amazing, but we came back for the Pecan Old Fashioned The people were warm and friendly, the food was delicious, and the view cannot be beat. read more

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I stayed in the victorian suite. The front desk was very helpful and accommodating. A lovely young lady. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room was perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view is incredible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would highly recommend this location. read more

We came here for my birthday dinner in June, this review is quite delayed, but I have been meaning to make it for a while. My husband's parents have been staying at this hotel since their honeymoon, so we were very excited for our dinner here on my birthday eve. We enjoyed our food and the experience on the property. They had a good cocktail selection and we enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant itself. Two disappointments, which is why I am giving less stars. The first is that I was wearing a beautiful white scarf my husband got me from India, for the first time. Our waiter dropped a fork from our dish on me while clearing plates. I know this was a mistake but it left a small hole and stain in my scarf, and even though he apologized, it was such a big oops I was hoping for something to make up for it. Secondly, it was my birthday and I had this written in our reservation. All throughout the night other tables got sang to and got a birthday dessert. We did not get anything, so my husband went up to the hostess to ask, and bless her heart, she brought me some fudge with a candle. But it was not the same dessert or song that the other tables were getting, so it was disappointing. When I go out to dinner to celebrate a special occasion, especially when it's on the day of it, I really appreciate when they make you feel special and different than any other night. This was lacking for us on this visit so I have taken away two stars. You can't beat the views or the location. The restaurant does what they can, but I just wanted to share the things that left me disappointed on our last visit . read more

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Great drinks, great food, our server Ashley was awesome. Overall, one of the most enjoyable dinners we've ever had.

The Gin Bee, the whole cod, the Vietnamese salad, Korean fried chicken and clam chowder? Omg! I stayed at a different hotel, but the items on the Little River Inn menu spoke to me! You cannot go wrong with this place! And the batenders Crystal, Tay and Josh? Amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not to mention watching the sun go down over the Pacific Ocean behind the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time, I will have to stay at Little River Inn. read more

This was our first stop in Mendocino and we were looking for good seafood. We use to go to Wild Fish but they've shut down since 2021. The service at Little River Inn was super friendly and they made us feel very welcome like we were regulars. I ordered the whole fish and it was cooked to perfection with a super crispy rice flour crust. The Thai chili was just enough sauce that it didn't over power the fish. The view from the bar window was spectacular read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - Whole fried cod!! - American Near Me - Little River, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful setting over looking the Pacific Ocean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A 100 year establishment. Sounds great, right? We walked in and the hostess was not there, so we waited a while until she came back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a dog so we opted and expected to sit outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were in full view of the bar inside, so workers could see us. We were sitting in no man's land. After 10 -15 minutes one of the bar keepers came out to ask if we wanted anything to drink. We just gave him our total order right then and there. Tea, clam chowder, a pasta dish and vegetarian dish. It took so long in between dishes that we were there for 2 hours, outside with no heater. The clam chowder was good. The pasta over cooked, soggy and bland. I won with what looked like a bag of frozen vegetables put on a plate of rice, added some fresh parsley and a few chick peas...no they were not roasted...$27! Then we sat some more and never got the bill. Remember we were in full view of the bar staff. I walk inside and stood at the end of the bar. Not noticed. So I move inside to the center of the bar and asked to close out our bill and he asked where we were sitting...he took our order. I said Outside. Oh! Then as he handed me the cc receipt and he says a 20% gratuity had automatically been added. WHAT?! I said the service was not good, didn't even bring up the food. He did acknowledge that the service wasn't good and said he was sorry....and then took it off. That got them 1 more star. read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - My frozen birdeye veg on a bed of rice. No sauce, or other spices, just salt. A simple curry would of been nice - American Near Me - Little River, California

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Love this Restaurant! The location, the food, and the service are fabulous! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Go at sunset to the bar first, as the views are gorgeous![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They make you feel special, especially if it's your Birthday! read more

Great service and yummy dinner! Nice selection of entrees and bar. Seems to be a busy locals hangout. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very interesting location for dinner[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food was amazing and the service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were there at sunset. Beautiful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - The view - American Near Me - Little River, California

When the food is outstanding, it's easy to overlook all other things. Started with wine and a few appetizers leading up to our entrees. Shrimp tomatillo - delicious sauce Clam chowder - nice clams in shell, a little watery for me but hubby liked it Calamari - subpar, restaurant chain level quality; however, the honey mustard sauce instead of the usual marinara was a nice touch Beet salad - my fav! All about the mixed dressing that made it outstanding Cioppino - hubby liked it but I would've prefer more seafood, like crab, lobster and scallops Halibut with coconut curry - loved the creamy, tangy sauce! Fish was a little dry but I let it sit and drench up the sauce. Very tasty and creative dish. Berry cobbler - ok Service was fine, nothing really to complain about. She wished us a happy anniversary which doesn't mean much when they could've put a little more effort into the special occasion, complimentary dessert or rose pedals on the table would've been nice, especially since they're imposing a 20% mandatory tip anyway! Defeats the purpose of asking about a special occasion on the reservation when they aren't going to do much. read more

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Forgettable food, but what I can not forget is the 20% service charge added to the bill. Then the bill is folded so you dont see this, and only the empty tip line, and total. I would call that fraud. So if you eat there, make sure to stretch out the bill before you add your own 20% tip. We almost did not notice, and almost added 20% tip on top of the 20% service charge. That would have added up to 45% tip! read more

Food was amazing and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we were able to enjoy the most beautiful sunset while dining[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Our server Ashley was also the best! Highly recommend. read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Little River, California

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Amazing views. Terrific food. Staff was attentive and loquacious. My wife loved her seafood stew and I greatly enjoyed (and couldn't finish) my pasta after an enormous bucket of fries. The drive is wonderful from Mendocino. Would highly advise. (Bar opens an hour prior). read more

Little River Inn Restaurant has an ocean front and garden setting with a friendly vibe. It is a romantic and charming place. The food was very good, the fish was super fresh , like they just caught it today... really delicious and way better than we expected. The prices are reasonable and the server "Ashley" had the gift of hospitality, competence and she presented it all with a beautiful grace. Profound gratitude. Encore. read more

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Top knotch! Book a reservation if you can or wait for an opening at the bar, the views alone are worth the stop. Mom at I got there just before sunset and had a window seat. We split the seasonal salad that had yummy poached pears in some sort of sauce (cranberry?). We then had their chefs seafood special, which was a seafood stew. So good! The desserts though were out of this world, get the berry cobbler for sure! I will be back and hopefully staying there next time. So lovely. I also was lucky enough to see a few whale spouts in the distance! read more

We stayed at the Little River Inn and decided to give this place a try for dinner rather than driving away from the property - I'm glad we did! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was absolutely lovely, the greenery from the glass window was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our sever was friendly and attentive! The food was delicious we ordered the clam chowder and fish and chips. Fresh clams in the chowder and they've improved their batter to fish ratio, giving a hefty serving of fish. Definitely a must try place if staying at the Inn or passing thru on Hwy 5. read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - Clam Chowder - delicious! - American Near Me - Little River, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We stayed at LRI for a week, which was lovely and restorative.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Golf for him, spa and reading on the porch for us in the mornings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We dined in the restaurant every morning. The server had such a joyful smile for us throughout the service, he brightened our mornings. Breakfast is delicious, with some of the best bacon I've ever had. Amazing flavor and cooked right down the middle between crispy and chewy. We three decided to have bacon and a single fabulous pancake to split for the table each day, along with our eggs or fruit/yogurt. Our bolognese dinner was excellent as well. We wanted to go back again but had booked our week of restaurants throughout the town in advance. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cocktails in the pretty bar at sunset should not be missed for the view and ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very relaxing week.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food is fantastic and it's quite a relaxing atmosphere. A great place for breakfast and dinner if you're staying in the inn. Service is fantastic! Very friendly folks. read more

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The property itself is beautiful with stunning views and an amazing golf course--definitely a great place to relax and unwind. Our first night was spent in a lovely room with an ocean view and a real fireplace, which added a lot to the ambiance. However, our overall experience was affected by the hotel's front desk service and room management. Due to unclear availability shown on their website, we were surprised to learn we couldn't keep the same room for the second night. We were moved to a smaller, lower-priced room with only a partial view and an electric fireplace. We asked the reception team if they could help us stay in the original room or assist with a smoother transition, but they were not accommodating at all. To make things more inconvenient, we had to check out at 10 a.m. and wait until 4 p.m. to check into the new room--even though we were already on the property. The lack of support and flexibility from the front desk left a bad impression. Would recommend for the location and scenery, but be cautious with room bookings and don't expect much help from reception if things go wrong. read more

We got the burger and fish. Good presentation. Flavor was okay. Our server was absent most of the time. They could do a lot better at that. Nice looking dining area, lights were a bit too dim, historic looking paintings all around, acoustics were good. read more

We were so excited to return to a favorite memory for brunch. Breakfast was mediocre quiche, serving way small eggs and bacon and hashbrowns so so coffee good bloody Mary pretty good - wah. Service was cheerful, but will pass next time. read more

Was okay. Not many options in area so had to make do. The staff was pleasant. The bar area had better ambiance

This is a super quaint dining experiencing connected to the Little River inn. Appetizer: Blistered shishito peppers - I wish these were actually "blistered" more - they were barely cooked and the sesame miso aioli/sauce was extremely watered down and runny. There was little actual flavor to it as well. Main courses: Rock cod with grits- overall had good texture and was not over cooked. Grits were normal average flavor - slightly saltier than usual. Fish and chips- French fries were typical restaurant style fries - minimal salt which was nice. The fried fish came out extra fresh and had great flavoring and texture. My only grip was to have kept it frying for one extra minute to reduce the batter from being a little mushy around the fish. Our waitress was nice but very very quiet - I had to ask her to repeat herself a couple times because she didn't speak up. She also forgot our second round of drinks after asking prior if we wanted anything else. Staying here, this is an average spot to eat however, may not be one to stop by if I am just rolling through to Mendocino and fort Bragg. Will consider trying other dishes like their pancakes that they are known for. read more

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I'm not sure what I enjoyed more, Ashley or the food. Ashley was the cherry on top for my birthday staycation at the Little River Inn. Thank you so much for providing Pierce and I with such amazing service. read more

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The service and view were incredible the food was also outstanding I would come back to this locale and eat!

This place is a dream getaway! Setting is beautiful with dramatic ocean views. Rooms are spotless, beds & pillows comfortable. This visit we chose the bar for dining-friendly & charming. Naté is a gem!....friendly, super efficient & a memory for every detail. Food is always delicious. Try the fish tacos & hamburger. Staff is always gracious & helpful. Close driving to Mendocino & Fort Bragg. Don't miss the Botanic Garden. Really, our very favorite getaway. read more

Little River Inn Restaurant - View from our room. - American Near Me - Little River, California

So, first off, staying at the Little River Inn means you sorta/needa go to the bar, have a drink, watch the ocean and when applicable, have dinner there. That was us. We've had some great meals in Ft. Bragg but we were looking for something that was easy and hopefully, great. The Little River Inn Restaurant did not disappoint. First off, the service is always 5 star so there you go. The bar and restaurant staff is friendly and engaging and make an excellent drink. 2 down. Now for the food. I had the Brazilian Seafood Stew Moqueca - yes a little pricey - but wow. So flavorful. So on point with the seafood. It was cioppino with some kick. Really fantastic. My wife was on a burger roll to compare burgers across the trip and this placed 2nd out of 4 and this was very tough competition. Again, the fries were on point. Someone has trained Ft. Bragg on how to make tasty, crisp fries in this town. We are 5 for 5 on meals on this trip - which is saying a lot since we've been changing up the types of cuisine and price/locale of the various places. Ft. Bragg has some killer food - that's for sure! read more