Mendocino Coast Glove Box Guide
Updates through January 2002
Many changes have occurred in visitor-serving businesses since our May 1997 edition. This sheet provides the latest information on new accommodations, listed by town. The star (*) indicates our favorites. (Accommodations that have closed are listed at the end.)
Little River
STEVENSWOOD RESTAURANT
8211 N. Hwy One, Little River
937-2810
B: $6-10, D: $25-39
Dine in armchair comfort by the fireplace, surrounded by deep woods. Fresh, creative cuisine with Mediterranean accents, complemented by a choice wine selection.
Daily, B: 8-10 am, 'til 1pm on Sunday, D: 5:30-9 pm, except Wed.; res. advisable; all CCs/checks; beer/wine; seats 36; well behaved,mature children only; wheelchair access
Mendocino
BREWERY GULCH INN $235-285
9401 Hwy One, Mendocino
937-4752, 800-578-4454
Open April 2001, this remarkable new inn with grand views was crafted from virgin redwood salvaged from Big River. Its dramatic entry and exquisite public and private rooms lie in a secluded setting only H mile from town.
10 new rooms; full breakfast; res. advisable; min. stay 2 nights wknds, 3 nights holidays; V/MC/AmEx/checks; offseason rates; phone/tv/dataport/fireplace/tub/ocean views/ fireplaces in room; most rooms w/private deck; jet tubs in some; gardens; adj. to hiking; wine bar; wheelchair access
C.O. PACKARD HOUSE $95-249
45170 Little Lake St, Box 1065, Mendocino
937-2677, 888-453-2677
This 1878 Victorian in the carpenter's gothic style is centrally located in the village.
NICHOLSON HOUSE INN $75-225
951 Ukiah St, Mendocino
937-0934, 800-962-0934
7 rooms; guest kitchen; some ocean views, tubs; families welcome; 2 night min. in high season; all CCs, checks; gardens; tv/vcr in room; adj. to restaurants, hiking
*THE RAVENS' RESTAURANT
at Big River Lodge
Hwy One & Comptche-Ukiah Rd
Box 487, Mendocino
937-5615
B: $49, D: $9-25
Mendocino's acclaimed vegetarian restaurant, featuring northwestern and ethnic dishes, offers food for all tastes inspired by the freshest organic ingredients.
Daily, from 8 am & 5:30 pm; res. advisable; all CCs/checks; beer/wine; seats 72; wheelchair access
Fort Bragg
*WELLER HOUSE $95-165
524 Stewart St, Fort Bragg
964-4415
This 1879 Victorian provides sumptuous guestrooms, English gardens, and a big breakfast in the famous ballroom.
8 rooms; full breakfast; res. advisable; some fireplaces, ocean views, bathtubs; 1 in-room Jacuzzi; 1 room esp. for families; weekend 2 night min. June to Oct.; all CCs/checks; midweek rates; phone in room; gardens
OLD STEWART HOUSE INN $70-115
511 Stewart St, Fort Bragg, 961-0775
Cozy rooms in Fort Bragg's oldest house, built 1876, a short walk to Skunk train, beach.
6 rooms; full breakfast; res. advisable; 2 night min. stay summer wkends; all CCs; some fireplaces, bathtubs; hot tub; tv in room; gardens; families, pets welcome;wheelchr access
BEACH HOUSE INN $59-150
100 Pudding Creek Rd, Fort Bragg
961-1700/888-559-9992
30 rooms; min. stay holidays; all CCs; winter & midweek discounts;estuary views; adj. to hiking; phone/tv/refrig/tubs in room; some fireplaces, ocean views; wheelchair access
EMERALD DOLPHIN INN $59-150
1211 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, 964-6699
43 rooms; cont. Breakfast; all CCs, checks; winter discounts; phone/tv/refrig/tubs/saf/coffee in rooms; some Jacuzzis, ocean views; pets OK;wheelchair access
*MENDO BISTRO
Upstairs at the Company Store
Main & Redwood Sts, Fort Bragg
964-4974
L: $4-7 , D: $7-20
This new eatery with a friendly atmosphere features fresh seafood and pasta, plus a unique menu option that allows diners to choose the ingredients, preparation and sauce. Dine with a view of downtown.
L: Tu-Sat 11:30-2:30, D: daily 5-9; res. only for parties of 7+; allCCs/checks;beer/wine; seats 90; families welcome; take-out; wheelchr access by elevator
CAFE VIENNA
120 S. Main St, Fort Bragg
964-8674
B: $4-7, L: $4.50-6.50
This European-style coffeehouse serves good espresso drinks and breakfast daily. Their lunches include great salads and hot entrees: homemade soups, veggie dishes, sausages, wienerschnitzel... and more.
Daily, 7-5 M-F, Sat: 8-5, Sun: 8-3; checks; seats 30; families welcome; X
PIACI PUB & PIZZERIA
120 W. Redwood St, Fort Bragg
961-1133
L, D: $4-18
Custom gourmet pizzas & focaccias. Featuring premium beers and wines.
M-Fri 11:30-2, daily 4-9, 'til 10 Fri; V/MC/checks; seats 20; wheelchair access
Anderson Valley
BEIJA FLOR $250
Box 45, Philo
895-3455
This country retreat, first opened as a resort in 1888, has gardens and a swimming pool.
2 cabins; res. essential; 2 night min; checks; closed seasonally; wood stoves/fireplaces; cooking facilities; tv in room; adj. to hiking; wheelchair access
INDIAN CREEK INN
9050 Hwy 128, Philo
895-3861
CAFE GLAD
14111 Hwy 128, Boonville
895-3038
B, L: $3-8
Fresh baked pastries, cakes and confections, plus light lunch, coffee and espresso drinks. Mon-Fri 7-4, Sat 8-3 (closed Sat in winter); checks; seats 20; families; take-out; wheelchair access
Accommodations that have closed or changed:
Point Arena: Bookends closed.
Elk: Roadhouse Cafe reopened as Queenie's.
Mendocino: Mendocino Mercantile, Good Taste and The Book Loft closed. Sears House Inn is now part of Sweetwater Spa & Inn.
Caspar: Caspar Cafe has closed.
Fort Bragg: Goody's Fountain, House of Subs, Old Dock Cafe, B&L Espresso Deli, Thanksgiving Coffee Cafe and Picciani's Pastry have closed. Laurel Deli moved into the Depot Mall. Cheri's by the Seashore is now Sharon's by the Sea, serving dinner, 962-0680.
Cleone: Another Roadside Grill closed.
Leggett: Bell Glen B&B, Eel River Redwoods Hostel, and Bell Glen Pub closed.
Humboldt County: Hartsook Inn closed, acquired by Save-the-Redwoods League.
Anderson Valley: Toll House Inn has closed.
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