6 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Monte Rio

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.9

Exceptional(366)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Guerneville

Booked 9 times today

Amidst the ancient redwoods of Guerneville, California, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch redefines what it means to dine in Northern California. With visionary Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich at the helm, the menu is an ever-evolving exploration of the region’s most beloved and distinctive ingredients, infused with a spirit that is both rooted and restless. Here, Brazilian, Argentinian, and European flavors harmonize with vibrant produce and cultivated treasures, creating dishes that are as bold as they are nuanced.For parties over 8 please contact events. VALENTINE'S DAY 2025Join Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich for a special prix fixe dinner on Friday, February 14th. 6-course tasting menu$150 per guest + 20% service charge & 3.5% kitchen appreciation feeOptional wine pairing Cafe BreakfastMonday-Friday 8am-11amBrunchSaturday & Sunday 8am-1:30pmLodge LoungeTuesday-Thursday 3:30pm-8pmHappy HourFriday-Monday 4pm-5pmDinnerFriday-Monday 5pm-8:30pm

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2. Drakes Sonoma Coast

4.6

Exceptional(1244)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bodega Bay

Booked 19 times today

Fresh Sonoma Coast FlavorsDrakes Sonoma Coast celebrates the local bounty of Sonoma’s spectacular coastal region. Your dining experience will be highlighted by the seasonal availability of local, sustainably farmed produce, seafood, and meat. A large stone fireplace adds a warm glow to the dining room, while soft leather chairs and local artwork create an elegant yet casual setting. We encourage our guests to sit and savor expertly selected wines and beers from Sonoma County and beyond, or to enjoy one of our lovingly crafted cocktails. Drakes is the perfect place to fuel up for coastal adventures or unwind at the end of your day, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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3. Blue Ridge Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(438)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Sebastopol

Booked 9 times today

FEATURING A LOCALLY INSPIRED MENU , THINK CALIFORNIA CUISINE WITH A SOUTHERN DRAWL, IN A CASUAL UPSCALE SETTING Located in the Barlow in Sebastopol, Blue Ridge Kitchen is a farmhouse style wood grill and cocktail bar (cocktails coming soon). Designed for family style sharing, our menu is made up of large and small plates. BRK delivers the level of creativity and quality you would expect from a fine dining establishment, but with the approachability and comfort of a neighborhood staple.

4. Fern Bar

4.6

Exceptional(379)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sebastopol

Booked 17 times today

As a bar-focused restaurant, we craft garden-to-glass cocktails served alongside Chef Joe Zobel's modern American cuisine inspired by West Sonoma County's abundance of biodiversity. Along with our menu of innovative and delicious dishes, the bar features house-made beer and spirit-free elixirs, as well as locally-sourced and small-production wines by the glass. Fern Bar's airy, plant-filled space can be found within The Barlow, Sebastopol's popular shopping and dining destination. Our outdoor dining room is covered with a heater next to every table, it still gets cold so bring a layer. Awards:The Bohemian Best New Restaurant in 2020Best Bar 2020, 2021, 2022Best Cocktails 2021, 2022Press DemocratBest Bar 2021, 2022Best Craft Cocktail 2021, 2022

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5. Canneti Roadhouse Italiana

4.6

Exceptional(512)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Forestville

Booked 2 times today

Modern style Italian food with an emphasis on sourcing sustainable foods from local sources. This isn't your traditional Italian food. Canneti prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients available to create a unique blend of Tuscan and Californian cuisine.

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6. Farmstand at the Farmhouse Inn

4.3

Awesome(168)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Forestville

Booked 10 times today

The Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn offers an unparalleled setting of beauty and culinary talent for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the heart of the Russian River Valley. • Breakfast features elegance and comfort using local ingredients to prepare classic dishes accented with our chefs’ signature touches. • Lunch offers the perfect leisurely setting in our courtyard amongst oak trees and passionfruit bushes for both a quick getaway, or an entire afternoon of lounging. Lunch offers scratch made, casual picnic provisions for a day of healthful indulgence. • Dinner is the epitome of luxury with both a la carte offerings and a tasting menu featuring the best of most exciting products grown, fished, or raised both locally and internationally. Chefs Craig Wilmer & Amanda Hoang painstakingly prepare every item that reaches the plate with care and creativity, with each dish being a deep expression of both their own personalities as well as that of the season and the harvest.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

2. Drakes Sonoma Coast

3. Blue Ridge Kitchen

4. Fern Bar

5. Canneti Roadhouse Italiana

6. Farmstand at the Farmhouse Inn

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