Mendocino Coast Fine Dining
Finding Mendocino coast fine dining and eateries close to the Lighthouse Inn is easy with our innkeeper recommended restaurant guide. If you're interested in a particular cuisine, just ask us for our recommendations. Menus from various restaurants are in every room to help narrow your choices. Whatever you decide, the cuisine found along our coastline is memorable and diverse. Oceanfront views and intimate tables make fine dining in Mendocino County an experience to remember.
~Fine Dining along the Northern California Coast ~
Our favorite upscale restaurants in Mendocino are listed below, complete with distance from the Inn and contact information for your convenience. Some places suggest making reservations a few days ahead of time, especially on weekends, so you may want to think about reservations before you arrive. Contact us if you need any assistance with this, we're more than happy to help.
Sharon's by the Sea - This local hot-spot is the premier restaurant in nearby Noyo Harbor - just 8 miles North of the Inn along Mendocino County 's fabulous coastline. Serving local and international seafood dishes that make the stop worth it, their Fish & Chips has been highly reviewed at Tripadvisor.com. Along with a great kids menu, they feature fabulous views of the Harbor. Zagat Surveys have listed Sharon 's as one of the top 100 Wine Country Restaurants. They are located at 32096 N. Harbor Drive , Ft. Bragg , CA 95437 and you can reach them via telephone at 707-962-0680 for reservations. Visit their website for more information and sample menus.
Café Beaujolais - Just 3 miles south of the Inn and near the center of the town of Mendocino, Café Beaujolais features fine dining French and American accents. Numerous major California newspapers have featured them as one of the best places to dine in Mendocino. Located in a renovated bungalow at 961 Ukiah St , Mendocino, this charming bistro provides romance and scenery. Call to make reservations at 707-937-5614 or visit their website for more information.
Ledford House - Just 10 minutes from the Inn - on the Albion Headlands - the Ledford House offers a wide variety of vegetarian friendly dishes along with special selections for any carnivores among us. They emphasize botique cuisine from the Mediterranean touched with subtle Asian and Latin undertones. Perched on a bluff, Ledford House features panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and spectacular sunsets. Located at 3000 North Highway One, you can make reservations online or call the restaurant at 707-937-0282.
Mendo Bistro - The town of Fort Bragg is located just 12 minutes from the Inn and is home to excellent Mendocino coast fine dining and gourmet restaurants. The Mendo Bistro is one such establishment. Chef/owner Nicholas Petti offers a seasonal menu that is guaranteed to include finest in local seafood, produce, and beer and wine as well as artisan pasta - made in-house for every evening. Featured in the prestigious Zagat survey and the Insider's Guide to California Wine Country 2006, reservations can be made by calling (707) 964-4974. They are located at 301 N Main St # J, Fort Bragg.
