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Restaurants with Great Views
Breathtaking views are a staple of Mendocino County life and, when combined with great food and drink, can make for an unforgettably romantic experience.
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Flow Restaurant and Lounge
It’s hard to beat the view at Flow, perched as it is up two flights of stairs and overlooking Mendocino’s majestic headlands and the broad expanse of the Pacific. But the brunch is great too, with your usual staples made with care and local organic ingredients.
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The Wharf
Located in the still-active fishing harbor of Fort Bragg, The Wharf connects visitors to the town’s past as a fishing-and-logging mecca but with an updated, modern twist. Look out over the ocean where your meal came from.
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Albion River Inn Restaurant
Come for the spectacular oceanfront view – wonderful on a sunny day when the sun glints over the blue waters and perhaps even better with a moody, evocative autumn sea and its rolling waves – but stay for first-rate fine-dining coastal cuisine.
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Ledford House
It doesn’t get more “oceanside” than the Ledford House, an elegant fine-dining restaurant just off of Highway One across from the rustic, hidden community of Albion. For cocktails, expect fun twists on old favorites.
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The Harbor House Inn
If your budget allows for a little luxury and you don’t mind a majestically memorable ocean view, try this impressive establishment, with multiple Michelin star wins and a James Beard nomination. Sometimes, you get what you pay for, and chef Matthew Kammerer’s 8-12 course tasting menu will be a night to remember forever.
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Pier Place
Down in the Point Arena cove you’ll find this unpretentious gem where you can sit and sample the local seafood while watching the endless activity of the Pacific Ocean.
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HarborView Bistro & Bar
Enjoy the elegance of the Craftsman-style hotel perched on the bluffs, the fine-dining menu, and, if you time it right, a sunset out of a fairy tale.
