We had the pleasure of dining at the Timberline patio last Friday night. The owner sat us and suggested some sugar free drinks for me as I told him I really wanted a cocktail but couldn't have any sugar. I went with a seltzer citrus infused gin. It was delish but I forgot to take a photo. We started with pork belly tacos and fried ravioli. Both were outstanding but those ravs and dipping marinara are making my mouth water even now! My husband had the chop, my youngest the salmon and my other son and I had the chicken. Wow, wow wow! That pounded out chicken was juicy on the inside while the crust was crispy and not at all greasy. The mash was handmade and that Texas gravy? Your Memaw would be speechless! It was hands down the best white gravy I've ever had. My husband gave me a bite of his chop and it was sinfully delish! My son with the salmon barely spoke during the meal as he thoroughly enjoyed his dish. To top off this wonderful dining experience, the owner gave my husband and I a nice bottle of local wine and bought my son's drinks when we informed him that our youngest son was leaving for the Army that Sunday. He spoke to my other son in great length about culinary arts and truly made us feel at home. Please, if you are in the area do yourself a favor and stop into this gem of a restaurant. The staff and owner were awesome, food is off the hook good and the patio is just beautiful. They are hoping to open the restaurant floor this fall. read more

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When you pull up and look at the building, it's a bit of a head-scratcher. It's very non-de script, with a couple apartments as part of it. The small restaurant is upstairs, and Larry, the owner, is as nice as can be. Larry is hard to miss -- he's the 7' tall guy in the room. :-) I went for prime rib night and both the food and drinks were great. It's a pleasant little space with a dedicated bar on one side. read more

Absolute treat coming here. We went to another place and their restaurant side was closed. So we were led here and we are SO GLAD!! The owner (Larry) was amazing and so kind to chat with. It was a slower night due to local Halloween parties, so we felt fortunate to meet and learn more about him. Small world! We got the coconut shrimp, generous salad, and amazing fried chicken. They have some Canadian based menu items so we knew it would be great. And it didn't disappoint! Larry also wasn't afraid to share some recipe tips with us of some favorites. They make everything FRESH, there sauces are all homemade and we HIGHLY recommend this place. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Awesome service, experience and food. The chicken is very good. A place to go back again Thank you read more

Timberline is a lot of things. On weekdays, they serve terrific small bites in the friendly Squirrel bar and the dog-friendly patio. On weekends you can get locally-sourced full dinners like prime rib, chicken-fried chicken, and wild-caught salmon. Veggie options too, and a full bar. Sunday night is the Sunday supper club, where you can pre-order dinner for the whole family. It's comfort food, cooked with care, and in generous portions. Co-owner Larry is a retired nurse and is insistant on having a clean, healthy, welcoming restaurant and dining area. Scott runs a mean and clean kitchen. Dinners and apps are cooked to order, so you might have to wait a few minutes for your meal, but it's worth it every time. Plan on having enough for leftovers. read more

I'm happy for the owner's retirement but sad that we're losing one of the best restaurants in town. Every entree is delicious and made with quality ingredients and care. As my partner says, "that Larry can cook his ass off"! The curry and chicken fried chicken are two favs. Don't share an entree. Take home leftovers instead as they all warm up well and make for a great next day meal. Love ya Larry. I hope the new owners are as proud, generous and talented as you are. read more

Great service, bird's eye view of downtown, delicious food in a quaint, small town atmosphere. read more

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I was traveling up from LA and love this part of CA. It takes you straight up to Avenue of The Giants. I stayed in a place down the street which was pretty nice. However, I was shocked by my food. It was really delicious. The salad and dressing were fresh (no wilted greens or bland dressing). The best part was the fish and chips. They were really delicious! I grew up in the PNW and it has the best fish and chips, hands down. However, this place was right in line with their freshness and it was prepared with the perfect amount of crunch. You will not be disappointed! read more

Timberline Restaurant - Fish and Chips! - Comfort Food Near Me - Guerneville, California

Had the privilege of eating a meal from Timberline. This is a magical garden delight being run by Larry. BEAUTIFUL outside area!! Wonderful meal of mouth watering Cod - "fish & chips"..and oh my goodness...the slice of Prime Rib for my dog smelled like heaven and got my dog eating again!!!! Loved the cod, but may have to indulge in the prime rib next time (smelled so good)!!! Compliments to the chef. Last but definitely not least ...a wonderful, kind man...I was so happy to be able to share a moment with Mr Larry. A treasure..a quality person who cares about others. Business well worth supporting!!! And great food. Thank you Larry... Warm regards, Sharine & C read more

Not sure what's going on with this place. We had reservations for dinner and when we showed up it was closed. I think it's struggling for sure... I supposed you can give it a try if you want but there's better places to go in Guerneville. Also, I looked at the pictures on Yelp and the food looks like hospital cuisine. read more

I came here for my Birthday with about 9 friends. We had made a reservation and it was not busy on A Friday night in June. The owner (fun fact - he is 7' tall!!) takes great pride in his restaurant, and it shows. He wants his drinks and his food to be the best. We ordered the deep fried ravioli (MOLTON HOT!) and we all ordered cocktails...which were HUGE! I had read the reviews about the chicken fried chicken and that it was enormous (all the portions here are hefty), and I decided to split it with my hubby - we struggled to finish it. It was really good and the green beans that came with it were a surprise too. I tried someone's meatloaf, very good, and one of my favorites at the table were someone's sweet potatoes with ginger (stealing that recipe). No one got the pork chop - which I would like to have tried The owner brought out a lemon curd dessert for my birthday that was super tart and a nice finish to the meal. The total for 9 of us (all with a cocktail or 2) was very reasonable about $400 without tip. I will go back, and recommend to others! read more

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Well what can I say the owner and his son were quite nice however the food was mediocre . I had the chicken fried chicken and my partner had the pork chops . The mash potatoes and gravy were absolutely my favorite. The chicken fried chicken was over fried dry and quite really unedable . The pork chops were dry and well blah . The broccoli was good . If I would eat here again I'd have the broccoli and mash potatoes with gravy . But I would it come here again unless that what I wanted . I did want the prime Rib However they were sold out was I lucky or unlucky ? The place was a bit old and dirty however the bathroom was horrendous do no I would not recommend this place so unappetizing. read more

Four of us ate dinner here while visiting Guerneville the last weekend in July'. Our food was infected with e coli all four of us were sickened by our meals. Hospitalized. Attempts to communicate this were rebuffed and ignored. Complaints are being filed to the health department. Eating here caused 30,000 in medical bills for four people, who were severely sickened with symptoms including diarrheaa vomiting, stomach pains, body aches. We all required stay in hospital. Due to those symptomsa The "Owner, waiter dishwasher" hovered over our tables during the meal, sitting down as if he were an invited guest. He kept begging us for a positive yelp review. We must admit he was charming at first,. But when he did not get our signal that we we wanted to talk amongst ourselves he was a bit of a nuisance. The chicken fried steak got us so sick it was horrifica The food took a long while to get to our table. It was infected with e coli. The table was dirty when we got to it. Garbage overflowing with flies and maggots near our table was very repugnant. This place is a disaster. A letter to the health inspector is sent a week ago We look forward to their looking into this mattera A formal complaint is issued to the health inspector. Eat at your own risk. A several adays severely I'll, missed work, hospital bills for an overpriced poorly executed meal, maggots crawling out of the garbage, rats running around their garden. The bussing tray stacked over the garbage. Utterly disgusting. Worst meal we ever had! Doug Roseman, Micheal DeMolay,. John Skowronski, Dr. Curtis Scribnera A A Do not eat here! read more

Timberline Restaurant - Micheal, and My Son in Law John Skowronski, after being awarded his Juris Doctors in Patient Law - Comfort Food Near Me - Guerneville, California

Timberland has the best full bar, prime rib and Hawaiian shoyu chicken! The owner of the restaurant is the best.

A friend and I tried Timberline for dinner last weekend and we're so glad we did. Larry greeted us at the door and told us that all of the food was made with local ingredients, fresh that day. We ordered popcorn shrimp to start. Then we had the green salad (large enough to share), one fried chicken with mashed potatoes, and one salmon w tomatoes and mashed potatoes. Plus, Larry made us the BEST margaritas! The building is rustic, the staff was so friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious. We'll be back! read more

So disappointing. Got the $40 prime rib dinner and it was served on a paper plate. Meat was very fatty and FAR from prime. We also got the salmon, and it was ok, but nowhere close to what other reviews said. This place may have been great at one time, but you couldn't pay me to dine here again. read more

Really enjoyed this place! We worked directly with one of the owners/managers for a big group birthday dinner of about 25 people and they were more than accommodating. They have a really cute back patio with market lights and picnic tables which we had all to ourselves. The service was extremely hospitable and they made us feel like family. We felt very comfortable and the food was delicious and the prices were more than reasonable. Thanks for taking such good care of us! I will definitely be back! read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Timberline tonight. The food was the bomb. Awesome prime rib and meatloaf. The fried zucchini was yummy too. Well worth it. read more

Timberline Restaurant - Prime rib - Comfort Food Near Me - Guerneville, California

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I loved the food! Come hungry because the plates are large its basically a two for one! We seen their wonderful reviews and drooled over the pics so we went on fathers Day. My husband and I split the fried chicken and it was everything! It felt like an old fashioned home cooked American style meal my mom would make. Beware The gravy is very naughty its made with butter and cream read more

If you want some classic comfort food dishes that your mom always made, This is the place for you. They don't have a very big menu, but what they do make on that menu it's really good and rich. This place has "heavy" food, meat and potatoes covered gravy. It's good ol' fashioned comfort food. read more

I cannot say enough about this food! Unbelievably delicious! They somehow take comforting favorites and take to the next level, and nothing beats picking up a full meal on Sundays. I can't recommend it enough! read more

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Larry and Scott catered my sister's surprise 50th birthday party for 14 people and let me tell you, what an incredible and memorable dinner!!! We are still talking about this food a week later. The experience planning the dinner was smooth. I truly appreciated Larry and Scott's input on which dishes would compliment each other and which dishes they do not recommend, unless served right away . Here was our menu below. Every single dish was absolutely delicious: Apps -Coconut Shrimp -Fried Ravioli Mains: -Pork chops with mash potatoes and buttered roasted brocolli with a tasty sauce -Feta, spinach, and tomato stuff chicken with orzo -Mixed green salad with a yummy inegarette -Sweet Portuguese rolls with butter Thank you Larry for stopping by our cabin rental to deliver the meal and to explain each dish. That was super special! We plan to be in Guerneville again next month and will for sure stop by the restaurant to try the other items on the menu. Thanks again!!! read more

My family and I went here after we spent 6 hours canoeing on the river. To say we were tired and hungry is an understatement. We pulled up to Timberline, it was easy to find parking. Once inside (which is actually outside due to covid) we were greeted by a really kind and friendly person who helped us with our order. Very charming place, with a nice home cooked meal. Food hit the spot. I got the chicken parm, and my mom and partner got the fish and chips. Her mom got the chicken fried chicken. Will def come back here the next time we are in town. Highly recommend the poutine!!! read more

Awesome Place ! Larry is a lead man here and creates some amazing food. Portions are very generous, and well described by owner at the restaurant. Definitely will return for the prime rib !! We unpackaged it and to our delight he had included two complementary cookies for dessert. When we got home, we placed it on a cutting board and shared it by the fire.... Thank you Larry for anotawesome dinner Liam & Cindy read more

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A low key gem of Russian River. Completely non-pretentious with food that will food that will surprise you in the best way. Half the price of a place like Boon with double the portion size. If it's a busy night, you may have to wait but it's always worth it. The owner is usually around, super friendly guy. And if you're hungry on a Sunday, the supper deal is a winner! read more

If you want good down home cooking, look no further. I get the chicken fried chicken every single time, it is absolutely delicious. There are huge portions. The customer service is amazing. read more

The owner does his very best to make this a great place to eat in an area where that is not easy. We enjoyed the prime rib and the Salmon. Also some nice wine and whiskey. read more

The portions are huge! Great value for the money. Home cooking feel to their entries. The fried ravioli are especially amazing. read more

just visited Timberline this weekend for the first time. the restaurant itself is rustic and welcoming, with knotted wood walls and a casual decor. The menu is small but thoughtful, with something to please everyone in our group. I had the salmon and it was out of this world! The cocktails were definitely a crowd pleaser for our group, made with an old school flair. The owner was very nice and engaging. we had a wonderful time and I would definitely visit again! read more

We ate here Sunday night when we were in town. We ate downstairs in the rustic bar although the full main restaurant upstairs menu was also available. In the bar, they serve small plates along with a full bar of course. They've also turned a parking lot into a cute little garden with seating. Bring a jacket at night. I had the caprese salad which was made with thick slices of heirloom tomatoes. It was so good I kept on eating it as dessert long after I was full because I just could not leave bite of those exquisite tomatoes. I suppose that's a summer only thing. Maybe we will get lucky and they will make put up some relish with those tomatoes. we also had the street corn which was equal delicious and I didn't want it with chips but they nicely made me some crudites to go with it. I have the salmon and the mashed potatoes and the salmon was very well cooked and tasted good I have to say the mashed potatoes were incredibly smooth and decadent. I think about them in my dreams. i'm not even supposed to eat that stuff anymore but I just couldn't help myself. Also the bartender Rosemary made me the best virgin bloody Mary of my entire life when I challenged her. I don't usually have virgin drinks but I have been on a cleanse so I didn't want vodka. It was so incredibly good. Real horseradish. I drink two. The host Larry is one of those people who's so kind and friendly that you feel that his life would not be complete if you didn't have a good meal. Even though it was a cold Sunday night everyone kept coming in and asking to sit in the garden. Brrr. Really a delight I will definitely be back. read more

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Larry, the owner was very pleasant and personable. The food was delicious. We recommend his restaurant. We totally enjoy his beautiful garden. read more

Timberline Restaurant - Comfort Food Near Me - Guerneville, California

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Been here during Covid Times DINED OUTDOOR and TAKEOUT What I like: *Larry and his staff are sweet and want you to have a great experience. *Get the prime rib it sells out! *fish and chips are bomb too! read more

Authentic people with amazing food! My girlfriend and I were blown away by the tapas plates especially the Korean street tacos. They also have bigger meals that I can't wait to try next!! Owner was our waiter for a good amount of time and he was so enthusiastic about his creations. read more

Timberline has been a few different places over years, but I think we finally found a hit. The food is comfort with a touch of southern. The food was traditional, but well prepared. It's not perfect, but better than average. The menu is small but has some food favorites. They have locally made pie for dessert. I personally hated the pie. Timberline has a full bar. The service was good. But at times she was getting overwhelmed and thus service slowed. The young bus boy was cute and attentive. The cabin decor fits with the area. Parking is available in front of on the street. read more

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We were lucky to stumble upon this lovely restaurant. The service was as friendly as possible. The food was phenomenal and the portions were so large that we took home enough food for an entire other meal. read more

tourists and locals looking for a good place to eat don't have to look or venture far. let's get the basics out of the way. 1) excellent customer service 2) excellent friendly staff 3) easy to find 4) and parking! you are promptly seated and greeted by the owner. an appreciation comes your way by the owner thanking you as he is handing over the menus. everything is quick. water is immediately dropped off. if you ordered drinks, they arrive sooner than expected. okay, here comes the food review. OMG! you receive a huge portion. the food is not only delicious, it is exceptional. a home cooked meal with enough to take home for another meal later that night or the next day. they do not skimp on anything. a great personal touch, which is important when it comes to restaurants in general, is the owner remembering you. unlike other restaurants in the area, they see $ in place of the customer, Timberline sees customers as people spending their hard earned money at their restaurant. as i noted above, appreciation is appreciated. this restaurant stands above others. it has survived quite a bit while others folded. i expect it to continue knocking down others with no comparison. "TIMBER" read more

Made reservations here to have dinner on NYE. We booked through Opentable, which I would NOT recommend, as the restaurant seems to have some issues with that system. They couldn't find our reservation when we first arrived, and when I told the hostess that we had booked online, she rolled her eyes and sighed like it was a common problem they had been having with the site. However, she said she would make sure to find us a table, but that we might have to be a little patient as they were packed on this evening. In the next room, they were also hosting a drag queen show, which made everything even more hectic. However, within a matter of 5 minutes, she was able to get us seated at a prime window spot. Our dinner service started off a little slow as there were only a few waiters serving a bunch of tables, and the staff kept apologizing to us for the delay. We were fine with the wait because of how they handled it - I like when people acknowledge the delay and do something to make up for it. We got a free apple pie a la mode and a cup of coffee on the house at the end of our meal, which was great. For the rest of our meal, we started off by ordering the coconut prawns and for our entrees, I ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken while the bf got the Prime Rib, one of the specials of the night. This place gives you big servings - you definitely get your money's worth here. The steak was nice and grisly, and full of flavor. The Chicken Fried Chicken was perfectly fried - not too greasy, and the gravy that paired up with it was delicious. The only point of complaint I had was that the coconut prawns was advertised as coming out with 5 pieces, and we only got 4. This was a minor detail, and did not take away from the overall experience of the meal. I would definitely come back to Timberline next time I'm in the area. read more

Timberline Restaurant - Chicken fried chicken - Comfort Food Near Me - Guerneville, California

You have to try to the chicken fried chicken. I came back to Timberline for a second night in a row to enjoy the chicken fried chicken once more... The next morning we came back with a large group of bicyclists and the chef got up especially early for us at 5 a.m to cook us breakfast. I love this place and will keep coming back every time I'm in Guerneville. 16 beers on tap, plenty of good options for wine and very reasonable prices. The food portions are silly - you should get a price if you finish the CFC (see photos). Thank you, Larry for looking after us and I can't wait to see you again. read more

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We had the pleasure to be here for Thanksgiving. There was an all-you-can-eat "turkey + the trimmings" option or the prime rib. Because the restaurant's ad adopts a modest tone, my expectatIons were low... and I was startled by how adeptly made the food was. Their handling of veggie sides (the crisp-tender green beans, roasted brussel sprout, sublime sweet potatoes) was masterful, and their meats succulent & well seasoned. Ambiance (that night, at least) seemed to be a nice mix of visitors with a healthy sprinkling of locals. Everyone seemed relaxed, and we were soon chatting with neighboring tables. This was a really cool, comfortable place to eat a lot of well-made food. (Some reviewers complain about the prices, but be aware that ALL the restaurants in this wine region tend to be expensive.) read more

Service. Food. Location. Tucked away in the town of Guerneville, the newly opened Timberline restaurant is an excellent addition to the growing local eateries. The moment you walk upstairs to the main dining area, you start to think, "what is the restaurant going to make me experience?" Right off the bat, we were greeted by Christine who confirmed our reservation and seated us in a great spot in the restaurant. Friendly and inviting, good start. Our server, Dana, was knowledgeable of the menu and offered great entree suggestions. We took advantage of their specials, prime rib, pork chops, just to name a few entree specials. Served with either Polenta or Mash Potatoes and off course, sauteed green beans. Comfort food, perfect, right in my wheelhouse. We enjoyed the entrees, well seasoned, temperature, fresh, a welcome surprise. Local ingredients infused, why not? Your in wine country, Sonoma. This restaurant has potential staying power if they continue to maintain attentive service, create thoughtful and simple menu, and keep a great stump town vibe for new and returning customers. Kudos to the owner, Larry. Although, it's a fairly new restaurant, I'm sure they will sharpen their restaurant's decor, ambiance to become a favorite dining destination, Sonoma style. Insider note: Restaurant may potentially open for brunch. Perfect place to catch visitors finding a place for brunch for hitting the road. read more