I am a clam chowder "person". If it's on the menu, I order it! The Vue has, hands down, the best clam chowder I've ever had! Lots and lots of clams, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes and great seasonings. Excellent, wait staff was great, view was tremendous, loved the place. read more

This was the only place in town for seafood open on a Thursday. We were camping up the road and wanted to have clam chowder and fish tacos. This place had only the Boston chowder which was good and no tacos. The calamari was good, a little par cooked for my liking but, the sauce it on was delicious. I ordered the fish sandwich and even though it looked amazing it was lacking in flavor but still good. Fries a little over salted. The waiter rusty forgot my wine and didn't come back to check on us. The view and style of restaurant was nice. We probably won't be back. I'd like to explore other seafood places in town. I didn't think the food was worth the cost. read more

Vue Kitchen - Fish sandwich with fries - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

Finally! Been in Sea Ranch for 6 days and haven't found a good restaurant, until last night. Service was great. Medji was friendly and attentive. We loved the Calamari. My wife had the Clam Chowder, which was good, but not great. I had the Halibut special which came on a bed of fennel risotto, which was fantastic. We're here for 4 more nights and I can see us back there at least 3 more times. read more

Great place. The hotel/restaurant manager Chris is fantastic. Kelley served us and was fantastic. You couldn't ask for a better staff and food. The pickle barrel chicken sandwich is still something I talk about months later. read more

Vue Kitchen - Bar - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

The beet salad is almost Michelin star worthy. The broccoli soup was incredible, soup done with soul. The vegetarian risotto was flavorful and in the end left me wanting more. Worth every penny, I appreciate these types of places. The food has been on fire(or ive been lucky) in MendoNoma postcovid and The Vue exceeded my expectations exponentially. read more

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Service was very good I can't remember the name of the waiter but he was very cordial, the food was okay the crab cakes were not very warm but tasted very good. The calamari was not very crispy , the main course I had the pork shank and it was very good and my husband had filet mignon and it was very good. read more

I normally don't leave reviews, but the food here was so "meh" and yet so expensive that I feel compelled to. We ordered a few seafood items and it just wasn't impressive, portions were small, and, again, felt overpriced for the quality. Our waitress, on the other hand, was a delight! read more

will definitely come back next time i'm in town, so yummy. the food was so good. servers were kind and understanding. i always appreciate when servers can space appetizers from the entree appropriately. our server tried to do that but there was a miscommunication in the kitchen so it took just a little longer but ended up working out well so our food could settle. it was such a beautiful view outside too read more

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Amazing view terrific food. I recommend it any time of year From appetizer to entree to the specials and dessert Don't miss out when in the area read more

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A young man attended to us and did a fantastic job. Can't believe I didn't catch his name, but the staff in general was great. They forgot my clam chowder and I didn't remember until I got the bill. They apologized with sincerity, but I was so impressed with the filet they cooked up that I could care less. Not only was the service and food good, the ambience of the restaurant is perfect. Well done all around! My wife had the Mediterranean chicken that she is still raving about. Calamari was delicious! read more

This place is fairly new is my understanding, so they have no signature cocktails yet. They have a pretty extensive wine list though. We popped in for dinner on a Saturday and they seemed pretty packed. Apparently, they just had a wedding party show up and they were scrambling to accommodate all the patrons. It was ok though, we ended up at a spot by the bar. My hubs had the fish and chips, which he thought was really tasty. The coleslaw wasn't very good though. I thoroughly enjoyed my "Tipsy Sardinian" pasta. It's spaghetti with a white sauce that had chunks of fish and shrimp. The shrimp were ok but it was chock full of fish pieces and the sauce was so creamy good! It's to die for. Bartender was working overtime when we were sitting there. She needs a barback to help her out! read more

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Excellent view, however the server was impatient, table was ridiculously wobbly, and the catch of the day - halibut - was dry and rubbery, and served with instant rice and barely-edible carrots (for $47). We will not return - and recommend Cove Azul for much better food and service. read more

Who doesn't love dinner with a view!? Vue Kitchen is a great addition to the Gualala area providing a nice meal, beautiful atmosphere, and attentive service. We made reservations to ensure a window seat and we able to choose at of the ones they had when we got there. We started by ordering a bottle of wine. The wine list is what you would expect for a higher end restaurant. An array of styles and price points. They also have cocktails and beer but they didn't have a menu for them. My boyfriend loves oysters so he ordered one of each to start off the meal. It is nice you can order them in any quantity. He shared they were fresh and worth every penny. For an entree I got the Cod and my boyfriend got the Pork Chop. The cod came over rice, with bok choy, and a poached egg, was good but missing a little something. The Pork Chop was stuffed and came over a bed of mashed potatoes. I believe the Pork Chop would have benefited from being served with some sort of vegetable. The plate seemed a bit incomplete. We were too full for dessert but they sounded very good. Our server was such a delight and made sure we were taken care of, even refilling our wine glasses. I would recommend trying this place out for dinner or even a drink in their beautiful open bar. When the weather is nice they also have a small patio you can have drinks on. read more

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The Vue Kitchen was right next door to the hotel we were staying and pretty much one of the few sit down restaurants in the area. We had a reservation but given the small town vibes probably okay without it. This place is definitely worth a try during the day given the location and views. We were here for dinner so didn't get to enjoy that. Overall, the service and food was good. We enjoyed an appetizer and two of their specials of the day. (Review from early March 2020) read more

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My daughter had her rehearsal dinner here a week ago. General Manager Chris spent several weeks answering all of our questions and with head server Tina made the evening go flawlessly. From the champagne toast and charcuterie trays to the pre-ordered entrees and lemon cake the food was delicious and the service was amazing. The Vue was the perfect venue for our celebration! read more

Food was amazing!!!! We are so glad we found this restaurant near our hotel! Our server was very attentive and gave good recommendations on food! Steak and pork were amazing! They also had the best clam chowder! read more

Vue Kitchen - Skirt steak frites - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

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We had a wide variety of personal tastes in our party of 6 and the Vue did not disappoint. It was a super crowded Saturday night on Martin Luther King holiday but we felt like our server Rachel did a great job taking care of us. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food and the wonderful double chocolate gelato and flourless chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream capped off our meal perfectly. Prices were reasonable. The ambiance was warm and casual. We will be back! read more

Stumbled across this place while attending a friend's wedding, and did not expect to find such a gem. The braised short rib and the flat bread we got were awesome, and the ocean views and ambiance we're great as well. read more

Great atmosphere. Great service. The hostess was friendly, welcoming, and efficient. Shantel , our server, was polite , sweet , caring, and attentive . This is a very high end restaurant for a rural coastal location. They did well. The food was above average. Their clam chowder had a good flavor but could have been thicker and less spicy . We would visit them again and would recommend them to others. read more

Vue Kitchen - Must try this crab cake. Meaty and flavorful! - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

The view is great. The service was terrible. The food... pretty good but not amazing. It took 15 minutes to get a glass of water, if that gives any indication (and 20 mins to get the manager to turn on the heat lamp). I was basically ignored by my server and occasionally would get the attention of another server. But the location is magical outside, so that bumped up my experience an extra star. Some of the other servers seemed vastly more attentive! read more

Vue Kitchen - Gorgeous spot. - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

The food was pretty good, the view and location was stunning, unfortunately the portions were tiny and overpriced. Service was very good. There are not a lot of restaurants to choose from in this cute town. Stop bye for dinner if you are looking for an overpriced meal with a view read more

We had a very expensive meal. Entrees were served on small plates and were bland and were just nothing special. The waiter was passive aggressive. Great view though. read more

Dropped in to celebrate my wife's birthday. A short wait (less than 5 minutes) and was seated at a table with an amazing ocean view! Food was incredible! Osso Buco with polenta & Braised Short Ribs with garlic mashed potatoes. Stunning preparation, presentation & taste! I knocked a star off because service was off. We were brought a glass of water (8 oz) that was warm. Ordered a glass of wine & a cocktail - 20 minutes- ouch! Appetizer & food arrived promptly and hot. We were forgotten after that. I'm hoping it was just a glitch. Planning on visiting them again! THE FOOD IS AMAZING! We watched the chef go out a harvest fresh herbs from their onsite greenhouse! read more

When we arrived we were greeted by a curt, unfriendly host. We were also told no tables were available for our party of 3, except for the bar seating on the patio. However, there were several 4-seat tables that sat empty the entire time we were there. Our server was friendly and tried to help up as much as possible. We ordered the vegetarian risotto and the Sardinian pasta dinner entrees. Unfortunately, both entrees were not cooked properly and the presentation left much to be desired. The vegetarian risotto was soggy because there was too much water from the blanched spinach. The Sardinian pasta dish was only average and the linguine noodles appeared to be store bought. While the server did her best, the the host and the poor quality dinners ruined what we had hoped would a nice vacation dinner experience. We would not go to this restaurant ever again. read more

The best friend and I dined here in mid December. The service was wonderful as was the steak, fries and all the dishes we had. The atmosphere is upscale-ish and relaxed. Our server, Arturo (aka Oliver) was a great listener, responsive and really just a very good/delightful server! He really made us feel welcomed and attended to! I would def recommend. read more

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Service is good. The food is always great and it has a lovely view to the ocean as well, clean restaurant, and nice atmosphere.

This afternoon I visited The Vue kitchen. They sat me and my family down we got some drinks everything and appetizers everything was alright going amaz balls the big juicy hot wings Then one of our servers I think her name was Andrea oh my God when I talk about amazing service I have never in my life been treated the way Andrea treated me at my dinner tonight. I was extremely blown away by her serving skills and techniques. Our other service was also amazing but I had to personally shout her out please if you ever come to this beautiful restaurant and she's your service TIP Her as big as her heart. Thank you Andrea read more

Vue Kitchen - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

Wonderful dinner and desserts for my mom's birthday.. we had the fresh beet salad, melt in your mouth ribs, and just made strawberry cheesecake! Our waiter Tina was amazing..she was knowledgeable and treated our party like family. Best Sea Ranch dining. read more

Vue Kitchen - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

Had the vue board, grilled chicken breast, Manhattan drink, and the cheesecake. Will edit later, the food was average. The service was excellent. read more

Vue Kitchen - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

Tina, Chantel, Courtney and Chris.. You folks are Awesome!!.. Just popped in for some late dinner with no expectations and left super impressed.. Tina- Apparently she was just filling in at the bar area where I sat but she was wonderful. Great personality and company from the moment I walked in. And she was no substitute behind the bar in my opinion. Great job/drinks Tina! Chantel- Super sweet with just the perfect amount of attentiveness without interrupting the experience. Thanks for the amazing service Chantel! Courtney- I was originally sat in her area but quickly realized it wasn't going to work for me with the crowd I was joined by in the back. So I made a quick dash back up front with Amy. Luckily I got to chat a bit with her as well when she joined the rest of us in the front at the end of the night. What a sweetheart. I wish you and your furry friend at home nothing but the best Courtney! Chris- He's "The Boss" but really came across as a peer and colleague with the employees here. I have seen it all when I am out and pay attention to the interactions between managers and employees. Chris is definitely the kind of guy people want to work for. And don't let the small town fool ya. This guy has big city experience and knows how to run the show. In summary food, drinks and service were all excellent. Super fun group. My only regret was that the whole crew couldn't join me and my new friend Cory that we met there that evening for a night cap. I'll catch you guys next time! read more

We went a month ago and dinner was very good, lots of flavor and fresh tasting. So we decided to return this last Saturday July 13th. I ordered the pasta pescatore and ordered no clam but extra prawns, my dinner came with 2 prawns total, extremely disappointing. My husband ordered braised beef shirt ribs and the meat was fatty and the mashed potatoes tasted like they were instant potatoes, the whole plate was bland. Then we ordered a chocolate cake which was very dry (tasted like it was thawed from the freezer) and the whip cream didn't taste fresh and it was watery on the plate. Overall very disappointing date night and we do not plan to return anytime soon. View is always amazing and the service was fine. read more

Ate there on a Sunday night. The food was quite good and the service was efficient and friendly. But... They let a family in with no masks, who waited around got up and went to the bathroom, etc. No masks.. I thought no mask = no service. Not sure I'll go back. read more

Called in my order and paid with credit card when I got to the restaurant during shelter in place. Had the Osso Bucco and the Braised Short Ribs. A little salty but both were really good. Couldn't eat in the restaurant but from what I saw, it looked nice inside. The service I received was excellent, everyone was really friendly. read more

This is my first time back in Gualala in over a decade and I decided to try every local restaurant near and this is by far the most excellent! I ordered take out and they went above and beyond for me -- more than any restaurant EVER! Amazing hostess and bartender -- both lovely and polite! The food -- amazing! I had the flatiron steak frites and it was the most delicious, bursting with flavor entree I've ever had! Whenever I come back I will definitely be going here! (Plus who doesn't like a nice view?) read more

Vue Kitchen - Lounge area. - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

Wow! This is fine dining in a gorgeous setting. Amazing food, try the crab cakes! The owner was a little stand offish while we were there, and made the staff nervous. There is a cool outdoor grassy area for seating that they aren't using. Maybe it's the staffing shortage? Also the wine list is very small, but overall fantastic experience! read more

This restaurant was our go to restaurant the entire week we stayed in Sea Ranch. Chris and staff made my wife, dog and I feel welcomed each night. We were lucky enough to dine on the patio and experienced beautiful sunsets and views of the whales in the water. Thank you all for a very memorable week! read more

Vue Kitchen - Sunset from their patio. - New American Near Me - Gualala, California

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I'm guessing just an off night on the day after Christmas. Or perhaps a person who didn't like my humor. The positive... Caesar Salad was a 10! Asked for the Clam Chowder, got the pumpkin bisque (I had even made a joke about having ALL seafood tonight) Took it back and brought the tasteless chowder (all potatoes, no clams... or salt). Next the crab dim sum... ouch! Deep Fried to death sour cream mixture with no crab) Oh, forgot to mention when the chowder came she brought a mini sugar spoon, NOT a soup spoon.,More levity on my part with no positive response. The capper, the Fish 'N Chips.... edible almost but fish was raw and cold in middle and waaaay too much batter. The final positive??? The Fries "Chips" were well above average! I hate giving bad reviews but... read more

Absolutely excellent dinner. Top-notch service. Oliver was our server and he is so warm and cute and charming. We just loved him. We sat out on the deck, which has a convenient windbreak in plastic, and watch the sunset as the seagulls played in the bay and out on the ocean.It was absolutely gorgeous. The food is excellent, all the seafood is extremely fresh. Oliver told us they catch it right up off the coast a few miles north and bring it down to the restaurant. My personal favorite was the chowder of the day. It was clam chowder with bacon and very smoky and delicious. We also had the ceviche, which was very fresh and crisp and we paired it with their Pilsner. The catch of the day was sea bass in a Chardonnay lemon sauce, and I'm wary of the fishiness of Seabass, but this was a very light weight delicate fresh fish that didn't taste fishy. We also had a calamari, which was breaded and fried very lightly with just a hint of spice and reminded us of Napa Valley Celadon. Prices were reasonable enough, 14$ for the calamari and 34 for the catch of the day. Would definitely come back again. read more

had dinner here Aug 17, 2022. Eat on the patio. Glorious sunset. Food was good, tasty and simple. Casual dinner. The setting is the win here! We had a great time! read more

Views views views! We arrived just before 5:00 and there was a line forming out front, once we were inside the lavender candle(?) welcomed us and made it all the more sweet to be there. I had the tipsy Sardinian seafood pasta and my husband had fish & chips with truffle fries. Excellent. We also enjoyed some calamari and clam chowder, very fresh. We were seated outside with a view of the beach at Gualala point. The wind was blocked by plexiglas which made it a really relaxing dinner. Would have liked a roll or small bread basket to have with the saucy pasta. We'll be back! read more

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