The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

16467 CA-116, Guerneville, CA

★★★★★4.5(89 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in a charming redwood setting near Guerneville, this lodge restaurant crafts bold, sophisticated cuisine with creative presentations that rival Michelin-starred dining, anchored by an exceptional multi-course tasting menu experience. The rustic-elegant atmosphere paired with genuinely attentive service makes it feel like a special occasion destination, whether you're a hotel guest lingering over breakfast or arriving for an ambitious evening of culinary exploration. Reviews consistently highlight the fresh, inventive dishes and the kind of hospitality that goes above and beyond—the sort of place where you'll want to linger over every course.

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings.

MeetingsTraditional drinksOutdoor seatingSpecialty drinksSlow sitSignature drinks

Google Reviews

T G
★★★★★3 months ago

We just randomly dropped in for a Steak. Was pleasantly surprised with how fancy this restaurant is. Chip…… Hooked it up, even though we were not part of “The Tasting” Thanks again Chip. 5 Star Service for sure.

Julien Weber
★★★★★3 months ago

We stayed at the hotel, so we ate breakfast and dinner here. We also tried the bar. The restaurant with the tasting menu is exceptional. I would say it was a lot of food as I was very full at the end. Would really recommend and gladly come back when staying here. Breakfast is…

Sarocha Kloytamwong
★★★★★4 months ago

Charming restaurant, Great location in the redwoods giving rustic nature vibes. We had such a wonderful dinner here with our friends. The food was fantastic with bold flavors. Gorgeous presentations, very impressed with the fire cooking skills and aromatic depth of each courses.…

Jonathan Wood
★★★★★4 months ago

This review is for the restaurant. High skill, sophisticated cooking. We did the full tasting menu on one night and the pre fix the next. Every dish was delicious; we especially appreciated the excellent sauces that came with most dishes and skillfully blended cultures. The…

Angela Liu
★★★★★4 months ago

Incredible tasting menu at the Lodge. Every course was fresh, delicious, and creative, and genuinely better than many Michelin restaurants I’ve been to in the past. Amazing service as well. I would go again in a heartbeat!

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