Restaurants
Restaurants are family owned and are sometimes closed unexpectedly for personal reasons. Some hours are seasonal and its always best to call ahead to confirm availability.
Quick Links:
Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay Thai—great selection of dishes with vegan options available. Has some limited hours, so plan ahead! Beer, wine available.
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday-Saturday 4:00-7:00
Anchorbaythai.com
707-884-4141
35517 Shoreline Hwy 1
St. Orres – Stunning restaurant and bar for romantic assignations. Steak, lobster, and other goodies along with full bar. Reservations for dining room are required, bar is walk-in. Grab the cozy booth for two in front of the fireplace!
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Thursday – Monday 5pm – 8pm (Monday nights seasonal, call ahead)
707-884-3303
Saintorres.com
36601 Shoreline Hwy
Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay Thai—great selection of dishes with vegan options available. Has some limited hours, so plan ahead! Beer, wine available.
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday-Saturday 4:00-7:00
Anchorbaythai.com
707-884-4141
35517 Shoreline Hwy 1
St. Orres – Stunning restaurant and bar for romantic assignations. Steak, lobster, and other goodies along with full bar. Reservations for dining room are required, bar is walk-in. Grab the cozy booth for two in front of the fireplace!
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Thursday – Monday 5pm – 8pm (Monday nights seasonal, call ahead)
707-884-3303
Saintorres.com
36601 Shoreline Hwy
Gualala
Cove Azul Bar & Grill—large assortment of dishes with vegetarian options. Located on the second story which provides some lovely views of the bay. Indoor and outdoor dining. Beer, wine, and full bar.
Open daily 11:30am-9:00pm
707-884-1835
39102 Ocean Drive
Vue Kitchen—beautiful views of the water with both indoor and outdoor dining. Upscale casual atmosphere, menu has vegetarian options. Beer, wine, and full bar.
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday-Sunday 5:00-9:00
Vuekitchen.com
707-884-9180
39300 Shoreline Hwy 1
Upper Crust Pizzeria—to go orders only. Fresh baked pizzas.
Monday-Friday 3:00-8:00
Saturday 12:00-8:00
Sunday 2:00-8:00
Uppercrustgualala.com
707-884-1324
39331 Shoreline Hwy 1
Trinks Café—breakfast and lunch only with desserts and espresso. Rendezvous recommends the quinoa burger! Order at the counter with patio and outdoor dining and beautiful views of the water. Beer and wine available.
Sunday – Thursday 8am – 3pm
Friday & Saturday 8am – 4pm
Trinkscafe.com
707-884-1713
39140 Shoreline Highway 1
MiraMar—Mexican restaurant with one heck of a view. Standard but wide range of Mexican fare, in addition to breakfast in the mornings. Reservations and walk-ins welcome. White/blue building across from Cypress Village in Gualala.
Closed Mondays
Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 – 8:30pm
707-884-9136
39080 Shoreline Hwy 1
Black Door--offering breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Standard breakfast options and typical Mexican fare. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Beer and wine available.
Closed Mondays
Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 8pm
Sunday 9am – 7pm
707-884-9695
38411 Robinson Reef Dr.
Gualala Seafood Shack--Fish tacos, burritos, and other seafood items available for dine in or take out. New oyster bar! Beer and wine available.
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
Wed & Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm – 7pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Gualalaseafoodshack.com
707-884-9511
38820 S Hwy 1
Gualala Pizza & Bakery--Surprisingly some of the best Mexican food in town. Pizza by the slice, bakery items, and ice cream also available. Located inside the Sundstrom Mall next to the Gualala Supermarket. Take out only, some tables available for dining.
Monday – Sunday 6am – 7pm
707-884-4055
Gualalapizzabakery.com
39225 CA-1
Gualala
Cove Azul Bar & Grill—large assortment of dishes with vegetarian options. Located on the second story which provides some lovely views of the bay. Indoor and outdoor dining. Beer, wine, and full bar.
Open daily 11:30am-9:00pm
707-884-1835
39102 Ocean Drive
Vue Kitchen—beautiful views of the water with both indoor and outdoor dining. Upscale casual atmosphere, menu has vegetarian options. Beer, wine, and full bar.
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday-Sunday 5:00-9:00
Vuekitchen.com
707-884-9180
39300 Shoreline Hwy 1
Upper Crust Pizzeria—to go orders only. Fresh baked pizzas.
Monday-Friday 3:00-8:00
Saturday 12:00-8:00
Sunday 2:00-8:00
Uppercrustgualala.com
707-884-1324
39331 Shoreline Hwy 1
Trinks Café—breakfast and lunch only with desserts and espresso. Rendezvous recommends the quinoa burger! Order at the counter with patio and outdoor dining and beautiful views of the water. Beer and wine available.
Sunday – Thursday 8am – 3pm
Friday & Saturday 8am – 4pm
Trinkscafe.com
707-884-1713
39140 Shoreline Highway 1
MiraMar—Mexican restaurant with one heck of a view. Standard but wide range of Mexican fare, in addition to breakfast in the mornings. Reservations and walk-ins welcome. White/blue building across from Cypress Village in Gualala.
Closed Mondays
Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 – 8:30pm
707-884-9136
39080 Shoreline Hwy 1
Black Door--offering breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Standard breakfast options and typical Mexican fare. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Beer and wine available.
Closed Mondays
Tuesday – Saturday 9am – 8pm
Sunday 9am – 7pm
707-884-9695
38411 Robinson Reef Dr.
Gualala Seafood Shack--Fish tacos, burritos, and other seafood items available for dine in or take out. New oyster bar! Beer and wine available.
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
Wed & Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm – 7pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Gualalaseafoodshack.com
707-884-9511
38820 S Hwy 1
Gualala Pizza & Bakery--Surprisingly some of the best Mexican food in town. Pizza by the slice, bakery items, and ice cream also available. Located inside the Sundstrom Mall next to the Gualala Supermarket. Take out only, some tables available for dining.
Monday – Sunday 6am – 7pm
707-884-4055
Gualalapizzabakery.com
39225 CA-1
Point Arena
Zack’s—currently take out only. Dining room opens summer 2024. Smash burgers, fries, and soft serve ice cream.
Thursday-Monday (closed Tuesday/Wednesday) 11am-9pm
Zackspointarena.com
250 Main Street
Izakaya Gama--Japanese restaurant highlighting local, seasonal ingredients, with a carefully curated sake and beer list. Make sure to order the Karaage Chicken (best fried chicken ever).
Reservations recommended (available on open table).
Wednesday-Sunday 4pm – 9pm (summer hours 5pm – 10pm)
707-485-9232
Izakaya-gama.com
150 Main Street
The New Museum Brewers & Blenders--Fresh brewed beer, local wine, delicious tacos and THE BEST NACHOS. Occasionally have live music and smash burger specials.
Friday 3pm – 8pm
Saturday 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 12pm – 4pm
Thenewmuseumbeer.com
707-356-8232
Pier Place - Located in the Arena Cove and a great place to watch the sunset from their upstairs patio. Fresh local seafood and oysters. Beer and Wine available. Turn left onto Port Rd right after entering Point Arena and follow it down to the Arena Cove. Located on the second floor. Live Jazz on most Friday nights.
Friday – Monday 12pm – 8pm
707-271-3080
Pierplacepointarena.com
790 Port Road
Point Arena Pizza – Brick-oven pizza, local, organic salads and soup. Whole pies or by the slice. Gluten-free options. Beer and wine. Limited indoor dining, comfortable outdoor deck with beautiful view.
Wednesday – Sunday 3pm – 8pm
707-882-1960
Pointarenapizza.com
Arena Cove
Cove Coffee – Organic coffee, espresso, smoothies, bagels & hand pies which can be enjoyed while watching the waves at Arena Cove. You can also find gifts, apparel, backpacks, surf accessories, fishing tackle & bait.
7am – 3pm Daily
707-882-2665
Arena Cove
Franny’s Cup and Saucer – Delicious and exotic pastries, espresso drinks and unusual ephemera. Take out only.
Wednesday – Saturday 8am – 2pm
Sunday 8am – 12pm
707-882-2500
Frannyscupandsaucer.com
213 Main Street
Rollerville Café—On the way to the Point Arena lighthouse. Homestyle cuisine in a family-owned café serving breakfast and lunch. Delicious milkshakes!
Wednesday – Monday 8am – 2pm
707-882-2077
22900 Highway 1 (on the corner of Lighthouse Road)
The Good Food Club—to-go window with local, organic, gluten-free and vegan options serving brunch Sunday & Monday. Special Tuesday dinners featuring beautifully crafted exotic cuisine with local ingredients. Dinners must be ordered ahead of time online.
Sunday & Monday 10am – 2pm
Tuesday 4pm – 8pm
707-513-0034
Thegoodfood.club
235 Main Street
Pelican Bread—Stone milled organic flour magically transformed into the most delicious breads and pastries. Only open to the public 2 days a week and an absolute must if you seek the perfect croissant.
Wednesdays & Saturdays 8am – 11am
Email for info: [email protected]
40 Port Road
Arena Market & Café--Organic co-op grocery store plus café and deli counter. Terrific sandwiches, bagels, salads, soups, and other delicious treats. Beer and wine available.
Monday – Saturday 7am – 7pm
Sunday 8am – 6pm
707-82-3663
Coastalorganics.org
185 Main Street
Center Street Market – Delicious deli sandwiches, craft sodas, hot & cold drinks, groceries, ice cream, snacks, wine & beer. Soft serve ice cream available on Fridays & Saturdays.
Tuesday – Saturday 7am – 6pm
707-972-6929
235 Main Street
Black Pearl Grill at Garcia River Casino – Delicious burgers and other fare grilled up to order. Take away or dine in. Breakfast available on weekends. Beer and wine available. Test your luck and try a slot machine!
Tuesday – Saturday (closed Sunday/Monday) 12pm-9pm
707-467-5320
Thegarciarivercasino.com
Sign of the Whale Bar—neighborhood dive bar with beer, wine, and craft cocktails. Pool tables and jukebox. If you see Cowboy Al, he might just show you a pool trick.
Monday – Thursday 2pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday 2pm – 12pm
707-882-2259
194 Main Street
Point Arena
Zack’s—currently take out only. Dining room opens summer 2024. Smash burgers, fries, and soft serve ice cream.
Thursday-Monday (closed Tuesday/Wednesday) 11am-9pm
Zackspointarena.com
250 Main Street
Izakaya Gama--Japanese restaurant highlighting local, seasonal ingredients, with a carefully curated sake and beer list. Make sure to order the Karaage Chicken (best fried chicken ever).
Reservations recommended (available on open table).
Wednesday-Sunday 4pm – 9pm (summer hours 5pm – 10pm)
707-485-9232
Izakaya-gama.com
150 Main Street
The New Museum Brewers & Blenders--Fresh brewed beer, local wine, delicious tacos and THE BEST NACHOS. Occasionally have live music and smash burger specials.
Friday 3pm – 8pm
Saturday 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 12pm – 4pm
Thenewmuseumbeer.com
707-356-8232
Pier Place - Located in the Arena Cove and a great place to watch the sunset from their upstairs patio. Fresh local seafood and oysters. Beer and Wine available. Turn left onto Port Rd right after entering Point Arena and follow it down to the Arena Cove. Located on the second floor. Live Jazz on most Friday nights.
Friday – Monday 12pm – 8pm
707-271-3080
Pierplacepointarena.com
790 Port Road
Point Arena Pizza – Brick-oven pizza, local, organic salads and soup. Whole pies or by the slice. Gluten-free options. Beer and wine. Limited indoor dining, comfortable outdoor deck with beautiful view.
Wednesday – Sunday 3pm – 8pm
707-882-1960
Pointarenapizza.com
Arena Cove
Cove Coffee – Organic coffee, espresso, smoothies, bagels & hand pies which can be enjoyed while watching the waves at Arena Cove. You can also find gifts, apparel, backpacks, surf accessories, fishing tackle & bait.
7am – 3pm Daily
707-882-2665
Arena Cove
Franny’s Cup and Saucer – Delicious and exotic pastries, espresso drinks and unusual ephemera. Take out only.
Wednesday – Saturday 8am – 2pm
Sunday 8am – 12pm
707-882-2500
Frannyscupandsaucer.com
213 Main Street
Rollerville Café—On the way to the Point Arena lighthouse. Homestyle cuisine in a family-owned café serving breakfast and lunch. Delicious milkshakes!
Wednesday – Monday 8am – 2pm
707-882-2077
22900 Highway 1 (on the corner of Lighthouse Road)
The Good Food Club—to-go window with local, organic, gluten-free and vegan options serving brunch Sunday & Monday. Special Tuesday dinners featuring beautifully crafted exotic cuisine with local ingredients. Dinners must be ordered ahead of time online.
Sunday & Monday 10am – 2pm
Tuesday 4pm – 8pm
707-513-0034
Thegoodfood.club
235 Main Street
Pelican Bread—Stone milled organic flour magically transformed into the most delicious breads and pastries. Only open to the public 2 days a week and an absolute must if you seek the perfect croissant.
Wednesdays & Saturdays 8am – 11am
Email for info: [email protected]
40 Port Road
Arena Market & Café--Organic co-op grocery store plus café and deli counter. Terrific sandwiches, bagels, salads, soups, and other delicious treats. Beer and wine available.
Monday – Saturday 7am – 7pm
Sunday 8am – 6pm
707-82-3663
Coastalorganics.org
185 Main Street
Center Street Market – Delicious deli sandwiches, craft sodas, hot & cold drinks, groceries, ice cream, snacks, wine & beer. Soft serve ice cream available on Fridays & Saturdays.
Tuesday – Saturday 7am – 6pm
707-972-6929
235 Main Street
Black Pearl Grill at Garcia River Casino – Delicious burgers and other fare grilled up to order. Take away or dine in. Breakfast available on weekends. Beer and wine available. Test your luck and try a slot machine!
Tuesday – Saturday (closed Sunday/Monday) 12pm-9pm
707-467-5320
Thegarciarivercasino.com
Sign of the Whale Bar—neighborhood dive bar with beer, wine, and craft cocktails. Pool tables and jukebox. If you see Cowboy Al, he might just show you a pool trick.
Monday – Thursday 2pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday 2pm – 12pm
707-882-2259
194 Main Street
Destination Restaurants
The Harbor House – A 20 seat dining room gazing down to the Pacific below and the rocky shoreline. A true experience – this 2 Michelin star restaurant offers both a lunch and a dinner service that focus on fresh, local ingredients and inspiration. Reservations must be made in advance and all menus are set prix fixe. Located in the town of Elk.
Lunch: Thursday – Monday 12:00 – 1:00
Dinner: Thursday – Monday 5:30, 6:00, & 6:30pm seatings
707-877-3203
Theharborhouseinn.com
5600 CA-1, Elk
Greenwood Restaurant & Elk House— Greenwood Restaurant is fine dining focused on local ingredients. Enjoy the patio or in the dining room. Arrive before sunset to walk the gardens and enjoy views of the stunning coastline. Reservations recommended. Elk House – breakfast and lunch menu featuring comfort foods, a great place to stop on your way up the coast. Walk-ins only.
Greenwood Restaurant – Friday – Monday 5pm – 8:30pm
Elk House – Friday – Tuesday 8am – 4pm
5926 CA-1, Elk
The Ledford House – Another stunning view as enjoy the fresh Parisian style cuisine. Owned and operated by a husband-wife duo, their commitment to service and experience is paramount. Absolutely worth the drive to Albion (hit it on your way back from wine tasting in the Anderson Valley!) Reservations recommended.
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday – Sunday 4:30pm – 8:30pm
707-937-0282
Ledfordhouse.com
3000 CA-1, Albion
The Sea Ranch
The Sea Ranch Lodge – Beautiful food and an even more beautiful view. Gaze out on the water as the sun sets while enjoying a cocktail and the local, seasonal cuisine. Dining room requires reservations, bar and fireside lounge are walk-in. While relaxing in front of the fire you can spin your own vinyl from their classic rock collection.
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Thursday – Monday 5pm – 9pm
Lunch service Saturday & Sunday 11am – 2pm
The Sea Ranch Lodge Bar - bar and fireside lounge are available walk-ins. While relaxing in front of the fire you can spin your own vinyl from their classic rock collection.
Open Daily 4pm – Closing
The Sea Ranch Lodge Café – Order food at the counter and enjoy a table by the big windows, or outside on the deck.
Open Daily
Breakfast 8am – 11am
Lunch 11am – 2pm
Lodge contact info:
707-579-9777
Dining room reservations available on open table
Thesearanchlodge.com
60 Sea Walk Dr.
Shindig – Natural wine bar also offering beer and artisan teas in addition to finger foods & rotating dinner menu in a stylish room up Annapolis by the fire station. Fridays offer live music at 6pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm – 9pm
Sundays 9am – 3pm
707-791-0735
35590 Verdant View
Two Fish Bakery & Stewart’s Point Store – Fresh pastries, breads, sandwiches and calzones, as well as a coffee bar. Enjoy on their outside patio or grab something to go for a picnic while exploring the Sea Ranch trails.
Wednesday – Sunday (Closed Monday/Tuesday) 7:30am – 3:30pm (Fridays until 4pm)
707-785-2011
32000 CA-1, Sea Ranch (Stewart’s Point)
The Sea Ranch
The Sea Ranch Lodge – Beautiful food and an even more beautiful view. Gaze out on the water as the sun sets while enjoying a cocktail and the local, seasonal cuisine. Dining room requires reservations, bar and fireside lounge are walk-in. While relaxing in front of the fire you can spin your own vinyl from their classic rock collection.
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Thursday – Monday 5pm – 9pm
Lunch service Saturday & Sunday 11am – 2pm
The Sea Ranch Lodge Bar - bar and fireside lounge are available walk-ins. While relaxing in front of the fire you can spin your own vinyl from their classic rock collection.
Open Daily 4pm – Closing
The Sea Ranch Lodge Café – Order food at the counter and enjoy a table by the big windows, or outside on the deck.
Open Daily
Breakfast 8am – 11am
Lunch 11am – 2pm
Lodge contact info:
707-579-9777
Dining room reservations available on open table
Thesearanchlodge.com
60 Sea Walk Dr.
Shindig – Natural wine bar also offering beer and artisan teas in addition to finger foods & rotating dinner menu in a stylish room up Annapolis by the fire station. Fridays offer live music at 6pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm – 9pm
Sundays 9am – 3pm
707-791-0735
35590 Verdant View
Two Fish Bakery & Stewart’s Point Store – Fresh pastries, breads, sandwiches and calzones, as well as a coffee bar. Enjoy on their outside patio or grab something to go for a picnic while exploring the Sea Ranch trails.
Wednesday – Sunday (Closed Monday/Tuesday) 7:30am – 3:30pm (Fridays until 4pm)
707-785-2011
32000 CA-1, Sea Ranch (Stewart’s Point)
