Have been visiting St Orres for some 30 years. Last night we had reservations for 7:30. We were not met at the front desk until 7:45. That was a warning. Table service was so slow we had to get up and get water. Our food arrived at our table at 9:00. The lobster dish was great as was the chili relleno. Salmon tacos fair. Seems there has been a change of restaurant management and they were understaffed and overwhelmed read more

Great place to stay. Bkfst provided every morning. Great place to relax. Good service and professional staff

Recently we headed for Gualala for an early summer break and a celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary. The area can be a bit of a challenge to get to using Highway One with twists, turns and repair delays. But once there we were told that we "had to" experience dining at St. Orres. The restaurant is designed with a nod to the Russian roots of the North Coast. We made reservation for 6pm on a Saturday night and our daughter joined us. The main dining room was mostly filled and a bit loud while the bar and garden area comparatively empty. By 7:30pm the main dining room was thinning out so maybe a later reservation would have been better for a more quiet experience. None the less, we had a good time, with good service and food. Matt, our server, was very friendly and attentive to our needs. We tried the Stilton cheese in phyllo and the Prosciutto and melon, both good. My wife and I had the lobster (check the St. Orres website for pictures) and shrimp. The lobster was good but I was more impressed with the shrimp - tasted more like lobster than shrimp. My daughter had the Beef Tenderloin, nicely seared, tender, and flavorful. For dessert the 3 of us shared the "Decadence" and cheesecake. The "Decadence" was more chocolate than anyone should consume and the cheesecake was smooth and creamy. Rosemary, one of the owners and a friendly person, is a dog lover so if you have a furry friend show her a picture. If she's not too busy she will return the gesture by showing you her furry friends. Matt, our server, even joined in with pictures of his dog. All in all a good experience, not inexpensive, but I think we will return for another celebration where a rustic setting intertwines with good food. read more

Came here for the Memorial Day weekend. Stayed in the Fern Canyon room. When we first arrived, our room literally looked like a tiny shack from the outside, however once we stepped in, it was wonderful. Tiny, but very cozy. There was a double sized bed, fridge, coffee maker, some kitchen utensils and cups, a small table with two chairs, and a shower that was in a separate room from the toilet which was nice. The balcony was HUGE! You actually have two balconies, one right outside your sliding back doors and then if you take some steps down there's a second balcony. We didn't see a river though so it must have been dried up at the time we were there. Breakfast was delivered in the morning to our doorstep. It was incredibly peaceful to have breakfast on our balcony in the morning. The breakfast was extremely delicious. I loved the granola and their quiche the best. This room was right across from the hot tub area. We used that one night and it was super relaxing. We stayed a bit past the closing time and the bubbles still worked. This is such a beautiful place and so convenient because the beach is literally a 5-10 walk down a trail which is not very difficult to get to. Lots of hiking trails nearby and the gualala river. Perfect mix of nature. Everyone here was very hospitable and friendly. We bought some of their granola to take home since they make it fresh. A little pricey at about $11/lb but nice to take back as a souvenir! They also have a few dogs on the property and they are just adorable. This place is fantastic if you're looking for an escape! There is not much reception here and no TV's so you really are one with nature. Amazing place to get away and just relax. You will definitely feel rejuvenated after coming to St Orres! read more

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I found this place while staying in Gualala over a year ago. Since my guy and I were on vacation and had been drinking all day,we arrived a little buzzed, and thought the place seemed a but stuffy. But we quickly realized it was the other customers! HA. (Ok, we were more than a little buzzed) The dining room was very quiet, and there were only a few other tables occupied. Anyway, we sat down, examined the menu and were immediately in love w/ St. Orre's. They use a lot of local products, and have an interesting selection of game on the menu. We ordered an excessive amount of food and wine, and were probably a scene but we received excellent service and couldn't wait to visit again! So here I am a year later. After a long day of house hunting in Ft Bragg/Mendocino, lightning strikes! Lets go to St Orre's for dinner on our way back to Santa Rosa! This time we are dragging our friends along for the adventure. My guy and I hyped up this place for like 2 hours in the car when we had the grand notion to dine here. The menu wasn't much different but I did notice a few changes, like the Baby Blue Abalone appetizer. My only gripe about this is that I had to share this $20 plate. 3 of us shared a small piece of farm raised baby abalone w/ seared scallops & caviar. I almost stabbed my BF with my fork for the last piece. We all decided to get the more gamey options. My whole life I have been wanting to try Venison, so I figured this was the best place to do it. We also got the lamb and pheasant. Not sure it was a good thing, but our server remembered my boyfriend and I even though it have been over a year since our last visit. I would love to try one of the cabins some time. This place is beautiful, w/ Russian architecture and very peaceful. read more

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We just ate at St. Orres a few nights ago (8/21/07) and found it was a mixed bag... We loved the dining room, with the 3 story tall ceiling tower right above our heads, had a fabulous waitress, and really enjoyed the food. If we were rating just on food, ambiance and service (of our server) we'd be giving 4-5 stars instead of 3... So, what went wrong? After watching the recent "Restaurant Wars" episode of "Top Chef," the failures were all "front of the house" problems... When we first arrived (right on time for an early seating of 6:30pm) the only person in the large entry area was another lost-looking patron. She had apparently been standing there for several minutes herself, not even knowing if she was in the right place. After another minute or two, three employees filtered into the area. One must have been the greeter (who took our names, looked at the reservation book, then failed to greet us or even say, "Ah yes, the Foxes... Welcome to St. Orres, we'll seat you in a few moments."), another turned out to be the hostess, and the third was our excellent server... The hostess took the lost woman and her husband to their seats, and we were ignored as another group came in. The greeter took their reservation info, then answered a phone call for yet another reservation. Finally, about 5 minutes later, the server arrived again and we asked what was up. She seemed surprised that the hostess hadn't seated us yet, so she made that happen. The hostess let us choose our table, waited until we were seated, and then launched into her pre-recorded spiel of the evening's 9 specials that were not on the menu. I say "spiel" but actually it was closer to a robotic recitation given before a small auditorium for a 4th grade school play. She had it memorized perfectly, but her volume level was meant to fill a room many times larger than the nearly empty restaurant. Another guest at a nearby table caught our eye as she was stifling a laugh... I could write down the full menu here since we heard the identical recitation another dozen times throughout the evening. Even when the restaurant was full, her voice carried across the room, causing servers to lose their place in their own explanations, and our own conversation to falter. I don't fault the hostess. She was young (17), and this was probably her first job. It's the responsibility of the management to make sure their staff are properly trained and the presentation is professional. And why force not only the hostess to memorize 9 elaborate dishes, but the patrons as well? Why not offer a printed menu with the specials of the day as most restaurants do? We were able to make a selection after one run-through, but we heard many tables asking for the hostess to go over the details multiple times. A few other minor problems... the music playing in the background didn't match the atmosphere... it should have been classical, but was instead Motown. And my wife was surprised during the meal to find the hotel cat sniffing around her legs... On to the food, which we really enjoyed. Attractive and unusual towering presentations (to match the height of the ceiling?), great flavors. All of our dishes were wonderful. And our server was wonderful. Attentive, funny, knowledgeable. At $40/person for a 3 course meal, it was on the steep side, but not compared to restaurants in San Francisco... On the other hand, for a meal at this price, in the middle of nowhere, I'd expect the staff to be much better trained. We'll probably go back again, next time we stay in Gualala. Hope they've corrected the problems by then! read more

My Wife and I had our Rehearsal Dinner here and we liked the charm of the place right away. We had about 19 guests. Every guest got a soup, a salad, an entree and desert. My Mom brought wine, and they only charged $20 for a cork fee, which was nice. Almost everyone at our table got the lobster, and the person next to me got the lamb. Everything overall was excellent. I would have liked my side of mashed potatoes to be a little warmer. But the Lobster, and Yams was perfectly cooked. By the time our table was completely done eating was when our last table started getting served. About 30 or so minutes went by before the last table started getting the main entree. For desert I had the Huckleberry Bread Pudding and it was one of the best deserts I have ever had. The ambience and the waiters, and servers were all very friendly. They could have done a little better at refilling the waters and drinks, but considering how much was going on it was understandable. Rosemary who sometimes runs the bar, one of the nicest people there is why we had the Rehearsal dinner and we plan on coming back. The older gentlemen who served us was also equally as friendly. The last table who got their food, said the food was soo great it was worth the wait. That's why I am still giving it 5 stars. That being said I think the time could have been shortened, and more people could have gotten their food faster. But that's about it. Thanks for a wonderful evening. We plan on coming back in future anniversary's and we are happy we accidentally stumbled on this place. For $50 a plate what we got was really worth it. read more

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I would give two stars for "meh", but just the restaurant and staff itself are so interesting, the experience adds a star. Staying in Gualala at the nearby Mar Vista Cottages, I thought it would be fun to come into town for an evening and this place is certainly the best (rated) restaurant in the area. We are so spoiled living near SF, the food is a little average in taste though fancy in appearance. I remember the warm bread being the most memorable. The chilled pear soup seemed more like dessert rather than a starter. My quail was pretty, but average. Everything tasted better with beer and wine and the alcohol offerings were long. (Refer photos for entrees.) We were greeted by ferocious-sounding dogs whose bark was most certainly worse than their bites (we were nowhere near bit). There were miniature schnauzer puppies running around, not yet potty-trained. The hostess happily wiped the puddles with tissues talking about crate-training and "pissing" while ushering us to our table with unwashed hands. The waiter was super nice and I've got to believe his hands were washed as he delivered appetizers (chile relleno), three courses, drinks and desserts. Some of the incidents that evening wouldn't fly most any other place, but it added to the strange ambiance. The art kept us wide-eyed and giggling (refer to photos) and the conversations we couldn't help but overhear kept us talking about the place long after we were gone. At some moments I expected to hear, "You're on Candid Camera." I wouldn't return, but I'd say try it once if for nothing else, to talk about it for years to come, especially when you run into someone else who has been to St Orres. The establishment is certainly a conversation piece. read more

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We made the mistake of ordering takeout from the St. Orre's cafe yesterday, two orders of crab cakes with organic greens, for which we paid $38 for each order plus a 20% tip. The crab cakes were okay, though there there was no aioli to serve with them and just plain greens with 2 strawberries in each order and three slices of avocado. Again, no dressing for the salad. A tremendous ripoff, and I'll never order anything there again! Terribly disappointing. read more

This place is amazing. Best rooms ever, very romantic views of the ocean. Nice jet tubs in room and sauna. Very nice grounds . Beautiful trees and nice beds The restaurant is extremely magical. The food is so so beyond delicious !! This is a must go and go now !! Can't wait to go back. Also super nice beach right across the hwy. Rosemary was a great host read more

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Room was dirty, there was poor service and the food was nothing special. Not worth the money for what is offered/advertised. The food was mediocre at best. Our room was dirty. Overall, this place is not well kept. It is advertised as a relaxing place to come and visit the CA Coast. We ended up checking out after the first night and finding accommodations elsewhere. read more

"Unique structures that echo and honor the romantic Russian heritage of the area." Restaurant website (www.saintorres.com) is right and the food is delicious (recommend the Rack of Venison). BTW pay attention to Mile Marker 3.33 going south on Highway-1 (makes a lot more sense when you get there...lol). read more

St. Orres is a little slice of eclectic heaven. I've been here twice in the past year. Once last year with the (then) boyfriend for a romantic dinner for two and just last week with my (now!!) fiancee and his parents for dinner and a sleepover. Both experiences have been really fantastic. This time we chose to stay in the Ocean View rooms in the inn. The inn is European style, with shared bathrooms and the most charming little rooms you have ever seen. The beds are all fluffy feather tops and piles of soft blankets and down comforters. It was a chilly and foggy night and sliding into the beds at the end of the night was my favorite part of the trip (no snickering!). The shared bathroom thing sounds a little strange I realize, but there are 6 guest rooms and 4 bathrooms right across the hall and we were the only overnight guests there so there was actually one bathroom for each of us. It was no big deal really. The inn itself is really interesting in both design and decor. As you are driving along Highway 1, out of absolutely nowhere rises the form of St. Orres. A strangely large and Russian inspired building that is strangely at home amongst the beach town buildings of Gualala. Once you arrive, you are met by one of the e owners, shown your room and given a little history tour of the place. The property has a rich history of over 150 years. So to get down to brass tacks, the real reason we drove 3 hours was to eat dinner at the St. Orres restaurant. The food is unbelievably good. My boyfr - er fiancee!! - has been talking about the dinner we had there last December just about every day since last December. He has often suggested it as our destination on those "what do you want for dinner tonight conversations we have every day". Seriously he thinks we can just jet up for dinner, but his lack of direction of geography is not the subject here. So the food. First of all, everything is locally grown or raised. Fresh fish, venison, veal, rabbit, quail, beef, duck...you pretty much name a game item and its on their menu. But actually there really is no menu. The waitress recites (how? how?) the available entrees for you (OK for us she did it 4 times) and you pick your entree and you have a choice of type of soup and type of salad. All meals are prixe fixe at $40 each. yes, $40 each - for five star food and atmosphere. We had the venison, duck and beef fillet and they were all superb. Dinner is finished off with the most amazing hand crafted desserts. You don't know whether to eat them or to take a picture. If you are looking for an unusual, beautiful and scrumptious experience, St. Orres is definitely the spot! read more

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We went again!! So amazing. We didn't eat at restaurant this time. Stayed in cabin. Brought our own snacks. Drove into town for crab and brought back to cabin. Cabin had plates, crackers to crack crab. Wine openers and glasses. Very clean. When we arrived, the heater was on. Which we really appreciated. Fireplace was ready to go. All we had to do was light the paper. The gentle knock in the morning, notifying us breakfast had arrived in our cool wooden box, is so magical to us. Stay always seems short. Definitely will be back. Thank you very much St. Orr's. See you soon. read more

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A fairytale on the coast, a few minutes north of Gualala. A vision of onion domes, of shingles and copper. The bar and solarium and roaring fire in the lobby greeted us. The dining room is a bit more eighties, all pink with waterfall of indoor ivy, with groovy psychedelic art. We came for brunch, with our toddlers. There's only one high chair, btw. Little dogs from the property run about, so kids, while not a natural fit, are no more or less a nuisance! We had the very rich mushroom ravioli, stuffed french toast, and the rolled pancakes stuffed with whipped cream and berries, and the huckleberries with champagne, a "ramosa." Delicious! Afterwards, be sure to stroll the grounds, the charming little cabins in the woods. read more

I would give no stars if that was an option. Absolutely the worst service EVER! Stopped in to order food to-go and was told "I'm only one person". Not the least hospitable. We would have been happy to wait, but the incredible rudeness made us loose our appetite. I've traveled the world and have never been treated so badly. Wish them well in this trying time, but they need to remember the customers are the reason they're there. read more

*This review is for the restaurant only, not the hotels or cottages* This meal was fantastic. Firstly, the ambiance and architecture is gorgeous. We were seated in the tower with super high ceilings and green plants water falling down. I noticed a side-by-side table right by the fire that seats two. I was with a party of 4 but I'd recommend requesting that table on a cold night. The duck breast was a standout, and had a delicious strawberry glaze. The mushroom ravioli and red pepper soup were also excellent. I'd highly recommend this place and will stop by next time I'm in the area! read more

I am sad to say this was absolutely one of the worst meals we have had in a long time. My wife and I were staying in Gualala for our anniversary and planned a fancy dinner out. After looking on Yelp and speaking with others who were familiar with the area we decided St. Orres would be our most extravagant option. Decoration-wise the place was pretty funky, which we liked. It did smell a bit like mildew but that can be hard to get away from on the coast. I'm not sure if there are other options for dinner, but we did the Pre-Fix Meal. First course was a "salad." And by salad I mean half of a baked pear, a thin slice of salami, 4 candied nuts, and a drizzle of a very sweet strawberry sauce on the plate. We had a little chuckle over how bad it was and how the flavors didn't really go together. I think I even took a photo of it, if I can find it I'll post it (I'm not really big into taking pictures of my food but this one entertained us). I had an octopus appetizer that was not seasoned and pretty much had no flavor. Fortunately it was not rubbery andI was able to eat it so that was sort of a win. There were two options for the soup course; a red pepper soup and a sweet soup that sounded like dessert. We both opted for the red pepper soup and while my wife didn't like hers enough to eat much of it, I thought it was okay and finished most of my bowl. Yes I've had better soups from a plastic quart container at the grocery store, but it was once again edible. Definitely not good enough for the price and the experience we were expecting but fit the bare standard of edibility. Little did we know this would be the last edible option of the night. For main course my wife opted for the Lobster and Prawns while I got the Venison. My wife's lobster and prawns were so overcooked and that horrific and someone should be prosecuted for what they did to this seafood. I thought she might have been exaggerating so I bit (tried to) into one of her prawns... about 1/3 of the way my teeth rebelled at continuing through this rubbery, fishy smelling, piece of MAYBE-used-to-be-fresh seafood, and I tossed it back onto her plate. The lobster was not any better. When our waiter was exiting the kitchen with her dish the lobster apparently "jumped off the plate" and the waiter had to pick it up and head back to the kitchen. Perhaps they were washing it off with really hot water and overcooked it? I'm being generous, and that wouldn't account for the age of the prawns. We aren't the type to send dishes back but there was no way we were going to eat or look at this travesty, so back it went. The waiter didn't hesitate or seem surprised; I believe we weren't the first. As for my venison, I did not send it back. I definitely should have as I didn't have more than two tiny nibbles and found I couldn't eat it. The word that came to my mind at the time was "rancid" but that might be going a little too far. The only reason I didn't return the venison is I already felt a little bad about sending her plate back, and (okay two reasons) I hadn't had venison for a long time and there was a very slight possibility that it was on me and in reality I just don't like venison. I discovered later that this isn't the case it and was just that theirs was very very bad. Our waiter saw that I had not touched my plate but did not mention it; just cleared it away for me. Not the best customer service but we weren't expecting much of ANYTHING at this point. So pretty much all around a horrible experience. I was going to say it was a bad experience for the amount of money it cost, but it would have been a bad experience if it had only been $14.99. We would have been better off hitting one of the local taquerias but that didn't feel like an anniversary option. Don't make the same mistake we did. read more

My spouse and I stayed in the Sea Pines cabin in winter. The fireplace was very cozy, and the cabin was small and intimate. A new-ish looking bathroom worked well, and funky looking main room and entrance only added to the charm of the place. Big windows look all around, with the ocean front and center, brick pathway to the front door, lots of firewood and kindling for the fireplace, and breakfast came on time. We were glad to have options for breakfast so that each of us could get full without eating everything. We will return in the future. read more

Skip it! Bad drinks, food, and service. Honestly IKEA's salmon and Swedish meatballs are so much better. read more

My wife and I stayed in Fern Canyon with our small dog in late August. Though the room is small, it is so well thought-out with so many seemingly minor details that are very caringly considered. The enormous decks, immersive views into the forest of redwoods and ferns, and sense of privacy all serve to create a wonderful experience. We were further delighted to the great breakfast and amazing cuisine at the restaurant. Rosemary is a warm, welcoming, and thoughtful host as well as a fantastic chef. The ingredients she uses are stunningly fresh and beautifully and deliciously put together. A couple of years ago, we stayed at Tree House and had a similarly fabulous experience. I highly recommend a stay at St. Orre's! read more

I wish I could give the cabins 10 stars and the restaurant 3 1/2. Cabins- we stayed at Osprey Island cabin, we got a good deal because we cruised by later in the evening. The place is FANTASTIC. Three bedroom two bath with two ocean view patios and a hot tub. The inside has a stocked kitchen and there is a wood burning stove. It was such a relaxing place, we didn't want to leave. They deliver a delicious breakfast to your door, we got stuffed French toast, fruit and homemade granola, so great. Restaurant- Great service and an interesting menu, tomato salad was delicious, as was the ravioli, philo, and steak. The only thing that was not up to standards was the halibut, it could have been a bit more fresh. Overall it was a really enjoyable stay. On a side note, the main building is so crazy cool looking, it's worth a fly by just for that. read more

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Before booking a night here over the weekend I had read some very mixed reviews but decided that we would form our own opinion and try it out for a night and we could not be happier we did. Our cabin even though it was smaller and not the amazing ocean view like some it was perfect in every way. It was very clean, the bed was extremely comfortable and the porch was amazing to take in the fog rolling in. We had dinner at the restaurant but before we had to try the infamous basil martini which did not let us down nor did the chipper bartender making it. Dinner was absolutely delicious especially our abalone appetizer. The food was beautiful and very tasty served by a very friendly waitress. The end to our fabulous stay was the breakfast brought to you cabin served in a wooden box that was very good and included in your stay with fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh fruit, homemade granola and a yummy egg quiche. We had a fabulous time and can't wait to come back! read more

Unique, beautiful petite hotel on the Mendocino Coast. Lovely and interesting menus. The B and B is comfortable and gracious. Worth a visit. The coat here is gorgeous! read more

We stayed 3 nights in the Johnson House. It was fabulously peaceful. We used our private spa on the deck at least twice a day. The noise from PCH can be heard on the deck but it didn't bother me. The dog loved running around and smelling all the smells from the turkeys and deer that roamed the grounds at least twice a day. The morning breakfasts were always very well prepared. Now that we're home I miss the breakfast fairy the most. The house was old but well maintained. There was an internet modem in the living room but it didn't work. read more

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My husband were able to sneak out for a date night while vacationing in the area. Frequented by locals, including many from nearby Santa Rosa, and tourists this place is a beautiful stop along Highway 1 with unique dinner entrees like boar, duck, lamb, and venison, just to name a few. The architecture is so unusual and fun, feels Russian (which is true to the history of the coast) yet so much of the design came from locals. The beams were recycled from the railroad tracks and the turrets are made from the gold of old computer chips. Meals range from $40-$60 and includes soup and salad. Service was great, everyone was very helpful as it was a team effort running this dining room with so many patrons. My husband ordered the venison, which he enjoyed, and I had the salmon. Every time something came out of the kitchen you could hear the oooo's and ahhh's as everything was plated so beautifully. We enjoyed both chilled peach soup (which could be considered dessert) and a hot parsnip soup. We also had a beautiful tomato, pesto and mozzarella salad. I noticed that many ordered the abalone and scallops as an appetizer, which looked amazing, just couldn't bring myself to order. They have a full bar and Bartender makes speciality drinks. Wine list offers many wines local to the area. This time I choose to enjoy a Basil martini, which was fantastic, not too sweet and not too sour. The other favorite special being ordered was an apple peach ginger martini. Dessert was an extra addition to the meal, but we'll worth the wait. There was a large group that just came for drinks and dessert. We ordered a praline and espresso chip ice cream. The praline was actually melted brown sugar that created a beautiful shell for the ice cream. (Similar to the heated sugar on top of a creme brulé) In review, it is a great stop off the highway for an extravagant dinner. You can't beat the scenery and beautiful coast view out the window either. read more

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This place is def. interesting The outside is a cute little building and when you walk in you'll see the little bar area and the restaurants on the other side. We were able to get seated earlier than our reservation so it was nice we didn't have to wait too long. It's a set menu course of $50 starts off with a hot or cold soup, the hot soup was a lentil I believe and the cold is a peach soup. The soup was a little too thick and something about the flavor was off. Wasn't very warm either. After came out a little salad which was basically some slices of tomatoes with little balls of mozzarella with some pesto. My entree I ordered was the lobster with prawns. Lobster tasted pretty good not too dry, the prawns were a little over cooked slightly rubbery. The mashed potatoes were cold and flakey almost ( everything overall tasted cold) It's a small little town so not many options for dining, but $50 for the quality of food wasn't worth it. read more

What a great surprise, just north of Gualala sits a culinary gem that rivals all the fine eating establishments I've visited. Aside from the beautiful architecture of the building, the service and friendliness of the staff was exceptional. The menu although concise should satisfy any appreciative palate. All entrees share a common price and is fair for the quality and presentation of their dishes. The vegetables served with the main dishes are wonderful and the serving sizes were very filling. Thank You St. Orres for a great dining experience!!! read more

(Review for the restaurant only) The first time I've been back to the restaurant in over 10 years. My first time was a good experience and I looked forward to returning. The building is still joyfully eclectic. The menu seems to have changed. The main menu (there is a less expensive 'cafe' menu available) is a fixed-price $50, with soup and salad included. Tonight's (Saturday) soup choices were red bell pepper, fresh apricot or fuck off. Neither of the selections appealed to me, so I was told I could pay full price for the clam chowder. Considering that both soups were a bit off-beat, I expected *something* as a back-up ($50!). Nope. This set the mood for the rest of the meal. Ok, so I declined the soup. Trying the S.O.'s apricot soup, it was much like the waitress described, "Like a melted smoothie!" Yup. Desert-y. Yuck. The "salad" was the biggest disappointment. Half of a tomato, sliced and served with pesto and a few pearls of fresh cheese. Wow. I usually expect this kind of crap from restaurants that have at least one Micheline star under their belts. The pork chop was rather generous, somewhat juicy, somewhat flavorful but tough. The dull knife they provided struggled to cut it. Considering that I effectively paid $50 for this pork chop and some piped mashed potatoes, the chop was underwhelming. 2/5 stars for overcharging and under-delivering food-wise. Service was 3/5 stars (expected level for the price-point). Ambiance 4/5 stars. Long-story short, a $20 meal and $30 of presentation. I shall find other places to have dinner. read more

We absolutely love this place !! We stayed in the Tree House Cottage awesome view ,,breakfast is brought to your door,,dinner was delicious!! We highly recommend this place when you want to DISCONNECT from the outside world ...deer in the lil meadow next door ,, partial ocean view you can hear the waves crashing as you're sipping coffee on the patio . read more

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Spent just one night here for our anniversary. The late afrternoon was spent at Cooks beach with just enough sun to enjoy the sunset. We had the Tree House cabin. It was really quiet and a comfortable spot. The soaking tub was kinda funny, not really a tub, or a shower. Made a little fire in the wood stove. Very nice. The restaurant was good. We sat in the lounge and had a couple great cocktails. Breakfast the next day delivered to the door was fine, very convenient.. Good coffee, muffins, and fruit. Overall really liked it. And when we forgot a small bag with some hiking boots in it, they very nicely mailed those to use a couple days later. We brought the dog, and he was welcomed everywhere. Nice trip! read more

My husband, a visiting friend, and I had a fabulous dinner at St. Orres last night. We chose to order from the small plates menus and we weren't disappointed. We started with perfectly chilled martinis and salmon tacos to start. Then the prosciutto dish with pomegranate seeds, blackberries, apricot jam and melon balls. YUM! We then each ordered a different dish with plans to share. Our charming waitress brought plates for sharing with each course. Our friend ordered the Stilton cheese in phyllo with candied walnuts and an apple arranged as a swan...a beautiful touch. I ordered the shrimp quesadilla which came with guacamole, salsa and sour cream. It was a large serving and very tasty. My husband ordered the scallops, which came with micro greens. There were three scallops, perfectly cooked. All in all, a perfect night out. Bravo to all at St. Orres! read more

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My husband and I (prior to pandemic) typically went out to a restaurant nearly every weekend. In the past 2 years we mostly haven't, to ensure we wouldn't get Covid. Now after being fully vaxed and boosted, we decided to restart our date night tradition. One of our very favorite restaurants in close proximity is St. Orres, just north of Gualala. It was like coming home -- we were warmly greeted and escorted to our favorite table, and the food and service was as impeccable as we remembered, maybe even more so. We had our favorite entrees and desserts - crème caramels - which were absolutely outstanding, and personally brought to us by Rosemary, the team leader of the equally outstanding waitstaff. It truly felt like coming home to be pampered and delighted the whole evening. We are already looking forward to going back again, and highly recommend it. read more

Rosemary and her food are the same same as I remember them. It has been five years since we have been to sea ranch and St Orres Restaurant, but she does one heck of a job taking care of people and their desire for phenomenal food! Thank you Rosemary for a great time and food for my wife's birthday! read more

We have always wanted to have dinner here. We have read and heard good reviews about the food and service. Well the service is good, our waitress was very pleasant and with a good sense of humor. The issue was she was the only waitress for the dining room, clearly too many tables for any one person. The food presentation was lovely, the food itself was terrible. Each dish was over cooked. The salmon was dry, hard and tasteless. The venison was overcooked and needed seasoning. The scallop dish was passable. The filet, while not over cooked, was tough and chewy. Definitely not what we expected. A very disappointing and very expensive evening. Stay away from this restaurant for fine dining. read more

St. Orres is a beautiful building to begin with. Rosemary is the amazing lady who run the show and was our waitress. She is so sweet and has been there for years. We had some super fresh oysters and i order the lobster which was SO good. It came with mashed potatoes, prawns, veggies and a squash! Would highly recommend getting dinner here. read more

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I don't get to St Orres often but when I do, it has always been a fantastic experience. Super friendly staff. Very fresh and artistically prepared meals. read more

Since I didn't have an option for 0 stars had to select 1. I didn't even get in the front door. Called to make a reservation directly with ROSEMARY CAMPIFORMIO*CO-OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF as instructed on the website. What I got was a frustrated ROSEMARY CAMPIFORMIO*CO-OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF on the end of the line after waiting on hold for 5 minutes. Said I would like to make a reservation for today & the sighs of frustration from ROSEMARY CAMPIFORMIO*CO-OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF asking me how many in my party etc as they are just about all booked up was very surprising from my end to receive. I asked her, how are you today. She said fine. I said well you sound frustrated & Rosemary said yes I am. To make a long story short I did not make a reservation & I hope anyone that dines in her establishment tonight does not get the short end of her very short fuse. Nice job ROSEMARY CAMPIFORMIO*CO-OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF on making a first & lasting impression! Yay You & your bad attitude! read more

Lovely cottages overlooking a magical canyon of redwoods and ferns -- so peaceful and cozy! The delicious food at the restaurant is a huge plus! read more

My husband and I have been going to St. Orres since our 10th wedding anniversary, 25 years ago! It has never failed us. We love the e unique cottages, the quiet setting and that they allow us to bring our dog(s) with us for a very nominal fee. Each cabin/cottage has it's own charm and one of our favorites is Guest House which despite it's slightly slanted floor, is a perfect retreat especially during the rain when you can build a fire (endless free firewood) and cosy up on the couch, arm chair or window seat with a favorite book. The deck is a perfect spot to sit in the afternoon enjoying a glass of wine and watching nature, all while listening to the ocean in the background. We always join Lupe in the bar for her famous handmade drinks and lovely, varied, fresh and delicious bar menu. The atmosphere is of a European pub with everyone chatting with one another. I suppose it's not for everyone, however we love it and go several times a year for a long weekend. We'll be there for Thanksgiving trying the Black Chantrelle for the first time. Stay tuned we'll be sharing our experience when we return. I'd say, "give it a try". read more