This would have been a five-star review except for one thing; beers come with a head on them! Yelp…read morewon't let me give an extra half-star, so four it is. Being a craft beer aficionado, and living in Sonoma County - arguably Craft Beer Mecca - no respectable beer server put a head on a beer unless it's requested (some people claim to have a preference for a head on their beer, for various reasons), but North Coast has a policy of doing just that. At least that's what the bartender told me. An imperial pint glass holds 20 oz. A 3/4" head on that beer brings your 20 oz beer down to about 17-18 oz. Not horrible, but not what I paid for. To their credit, when I took my beer back to the bar (it had been dropped at our table by our server) and asked that it be filled to the top, it was. And the next one was delivered correctly filled. That's all the "bad". The good: I had the fish & chips, and the Beer Battered fish was some of the very best I've ever had! Fries were cooked perfectly as well. The fish was so good I was tempted not to put any lemon OR malt vinegar on it for fear of ruining such perfect fish, but in the end I added both and it just amped up the greatness. Overall, it was one of the best fish & chips meals I've had, flavor-wise. Portion was GOOD on the fish, not great, and there were lots of fries. The slaw is about as lackluster as any I've ever had. Some malt vinegar helped it, but couldn't really revive the bland mix. It was the fish that made it, great fries also made it better, bad slaw took off a point. My friend's cod sandwich was said to have been excellent as well. The beer was good, but not Russian River Brewing Company good. The highlight of the visit was the service. The bartender seemed surprised that I'd ask her to fill the beer, but did so without complaining, and remembered to do so on the second one. Our server, Abigail, was friendly and very efficient and helpful. Pleasant folks, those we interacted with. Excellent Fish & chips, excellent Cod Sandwich, two large beers each and a $20 tip brought the lunch total up to $100.29. Not cheap by any means, but I was happy with the experience.

Cool place with a rustic feel. Place is big with lots of seating. I got the clam chowder bread bowl…read moreand my husband got a fried fish sandwich. I enjoyed the clam chowder a lot. My husband said his fish sandwich could've used more seasoning, but still enjoyed his meal. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I couldn't tell you what beers my husband got because I forgot, but he said he enjoyed both drinks he got. I'd come back if I ever find myself in the area again.

Came here on a Friday night while staying in town for the weekend - great local small brewery…read more Doesn't serve food, but was able to bring some in from the burger joint down the block (see that review separately - Huck's). Large space, decent variety of beer on draft - I had the hazy ipa and wheat beer, enjoyed both. Fair prices and I appreciated that they serve 20oz pours. Fast and friendly bar service. They had a band playing the evening I visited -- band wasn't good, but it livened up the atmosphere. Definitely worth a stop over here in lieu of the big chain brewery.

Very welcoming environment with a solid selection of beer, ciders & seltzers…read more My husband and I were visiting Fort Bragg and were looking for a place to chill and found our way into tall guy brewing. It's a really nice ambiance. Dogs are welcomed. It appeals to all ages. They offer a selection of a board games, darts, foosball table, TV & lots of seating. They even have an option to order from a local slider place, and they'll bring the food over to you which we thought was convenient. The sliders were really good as well.

Great service, beer is great. Live music and outdoor seating…read more The Drinking Beer is a solid choice for anyone. Food is great here.

Sadly my favorite brewery is closed. Forget going to Tall Guy brewing not any where near as good.read more

The brewery was founded in 1988. There is on site parking and additional parking on the street. The…read morerestaurant is quite big with two sides. We sat on the bar side. I went with the fish & chips. It came with 3 pieces of crispy cod. As sides, there was slaw and I upgraded my fries to garlic fries. The fries were full of garlic and crispy as well. The beer sampler was $10 for 4 samples, which seems reasonable compared to other breweries. There are 15 year-round beers to choose from. The waitress was pleasant and nice, but I did wish my water was refilled. Overall, we had a nice lunch.

Came here on a rainy Mendocino weekend and was grateful for the cozy, living room-esque feel. The…read moreflights were so reasonable that we got two (trying 8 beers between the two of us) and were sufficiently buzzed! We didn't get any food, but it looked like typical pub food (not too many vegetarian options). The waiter rang us up for beer to take home at our table, then we just grabbed them from the fridge near the front. I highly recommend trying the seasonal brews - they ended up being our favorites!

We sat outside in the beautiful garden area. The service was fantastic and they checked on us…read moreoften. I ordered the Hamburger, which was very good. The only downside was the bun. Which was fresh and great tasting, but a bit too much bread for me. I had a side salad with a fantastic home made dressing. My wife ordered the Chicken panini and potatoes. It was also very good. The special of the day was the Red lentil Carrot coconut soup. Again, it was fantastic. For desert we had the Hokey Pokey sundae. The hot fudge tasted homemade also and I really enjoyed the honeycomb ice cream.

I ate a lunch in the courtyard and a dinner in the dining room, both very pleasant experiences…read more The ambiance is relaxed and casual with an extremely friendly and engaging staff. The look is very much a country cafe vibe, yet somewhat upscale too. The lunch outside was so enjoyable. The space and garden is delightful. Seating is far enough apart so you don't feel cramped. I started with the soup of the day which was wonderful. Then I chose the Rock Fish Tacos and oh my goodness, some of the best tacos ever. I liked that they didn't automatically fall apart when you picked it up. Plus the flavor and tenderness of the fish was spot on perfect. For dinner during a subsequent visit sitting inside at a cozy table was equally enjoyable. Four of us had a tough time choosing entrees as everything on the menu looked appealing. We started and shared the cheese board which was fabulous. Local cheeses were the highlight and ever so good. For my entree I chose the Gnochi with vegetagles. I very much enjoyed the overall dish but the gnochi were somewhat sparse and not that good in texture. Surprisingly that didn't impact the overall impression as everything else in the dish was satisfyingly delicious. It was an adequate portion and the price point good for the quality. We went through two bottles of wine, one suggested by the server. It was spot on. This is a delightful restaurant and if you're in the area definitely make it a stop for either lunch, when available, or especially dinner.

Loved this brunch spot for our sleepy Sunday morning in Mendocino. My husband and I had the…read moreBeaujolais Benedict which comes on crunchy sourdough and the Beaujolais breakfast sando which comes on a spicy cheddar biscuit. Both plates came with a healthy side of crispy home potatoes which were deliciously seasoned. Our fave was the Benedict with its perfect poached egg and creamy take on sauce (not quite hollandaise, but still yummy). The sando was huge and the flavors are more elevated (Gruyère, spinach) than a classic fluffy breakfast biscuit. I would look forward to trying the chilaquiles next time. Our server Rusty was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Shoutout to the host Lucy for getting us in early for our reservation and being super sweet! P.s. they've got a cafe next door, too. One stop shop!

What probably is the best restaurant in Mendocino this longstanding quanit establishment is full of…read morecharm and exceptional cuisine. Four of us visited and we had a reservation which I highly recommend. We waited about ten minutes after arriving and a line of people behind us did stack up. The place isn't large and we got a cozy table in the center of the dining room. The menu is interesting and the wait staff was very helpful and professional. I started with some soup which was delicious. It was a corn based soup and perfect for the season. My entree was the black cod, which seems available in these parts, and it was prepared perfectly. So tender and delicious; seasoned just right on a bed of greens, mushroom, beets and a light emulsion sauce. I was quite pleased with my selection. Although the place is supposed French cuisine I would offer that it is more French influenced than traditional French. Overall it was a truly great experience with top quality food and great service in a pleasant, cozy setting.

Was looking for some oysters and crab rolls. And happen to come across this lovely place run but…read morewoman only. They offer oysters, tuna, crab and salmon. We opted for 12 oysters for $30.95 and crab rolls. If you don't want too much oyster you can get smaller portions. They offer 3 oysters for $9.95, then 6 oysters for $15.95 and the last option of 12 oysters for $30.95. They also offer 3 different types for flavors ( garlic butter, chipotle bourbon and one other sauce. We got the two most popular flavors of 6 chipotle bourbon and 6 garlic butter. The crab rolls were made of fresh meat with light mayo tomato. It was really nice and refreshing. Light lemon flavor. You can taste the freshness without the sea or sandniess. I wish the portion for the crab roll was a bit bigger. But overall I loved everything. Will definitely come back when in the area for the oysters.

チョッピーノの材料をこちらで購入しました。ムール貝は足糸が付いておらず、貝の砂抜きもされていたので、軽く2回ほどすすぐだけで調理できました。貝類はすべてきれいに開き、新鮮でした。私はお腹が弱いのですが…read more生牡蠣を食べても問題ありませんでした。魚もとても美味しかったです。 We bought some ingredients for Cioppino (mussels, clams, and rockfish). I appreciated the labeling of the source and all mussels and clams opened/alive/fresh when I cooked it. I wish I bought more (like shrimp and scallops). Oysters were fresh, plump, and salty in a good way. The lady was very nice and flexible (great service). We parallel parked in front of the outdoor eating area and the vibe was good.

What a great little place to snag a tasty breakfast. Lucky to find this place on Yelp. Be advised…read moreit is a cash only. You can always tell a great locals spot and this place was filled with them. We were happy to score a table so we could enjoy our breakfast. We ordered the Belgian Waffle which is the dish they are known for. In addition, we ordered the breakfast burrito, fresh squeezed orange juice, and a hot chocolate. We loved both of our dishes but the Belgian Waffle did steal the show. It was probably the best Belgian Waffle I have ever tasted. The burrito was also good. Loved the OJ as you just can't beat freshly squeezed. Service was helpful but not too over the top. The space is small but there are quite a few tables if you come early. This place is easy to locate in downtown Ft. Bragg and parking is on the street. I would definitely recommend and return here again.

Saw the sign as you walk in Cash Only! Kinda wanted some…read morecoffee, so I went to the ATM in the back. Had to wiggle my way past the band that was playing. Went to order and the lady said Sorry the Expresso machine was broken. So I left. Ended up paying a $3.service charge for the ATM for nothing. Won't be going back