The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.8

366 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

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 2025
Join 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 fee
Optional wine pairing

Cafe Breakfast
Monday-Friday 8am-11am

Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 8am-1:30pm

Lodge Lounge
Tuesday-Thursday 3:30pm-8pm

Happy Hour
Friday-Monday 4pm-5pm

Dinner
Friday-Monday 5pm-8:30pm

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, South American, European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Bar Mon, Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(707) 869-0656 ext. 2
Website
https://dawnranch.com/dine/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Juliana Thorpe, Ignacio Zuzulich
Catering
We focus on locally sourced organic products. Our full service bar offers local beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. <br />For more details, please contact events@dawnranch.com<br />
Private party facilities
For parties of 8 or more, celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, or hosting a corporate event, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
16467 Hwy 116 (River Road), Guerneville, CA 95446
Neighborhood
Guerneville
Cross street
Brookside Lane
Parking details
We offer parking in our parking lot, along the street, or across the street in the Park & Ride lot.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's tasting menu
$154.38 per person
Multiple dates available
We are excited to announce our Chef's Tasting Menu, a specially curated four-course prix fixe menu crafted by our Executive Chef team. This exceptional dining experience is available for $125 per person plus 23.5% service charge, with an optional wine pairing to elevate your meal. The entire table participates in this shared culinary journey, which is designed to take approximately two hours. Reservations are encouraged, and we invite you to join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

Private dining

TAYLOR FLADGATE FINE RUBY PORTO$12.00
BIN 27 FONSECA PORTO$12.00
BANANA FOSTER COLADA$18.00
banana liquer, vanilla rum, licor 43, cinnamon, whipped cream
ESPRESSO MARTINI$20.00
360 madagascar vanilla vodka, mr. black’s coffee liquer, cold brew espresso, simple syrup
CARAJILLO 43$18.00
licor 43, retrograde roasters freshly brewed espresso

COFFEE & TEA

FIVE MOUNTAIN TEA$5.00
choice of bergamot black, pacific peppermint, english breakfast, zairai sencha green, spiced chai, nile valley chamomile
ESPRESSO$5.00
CAFE AMERICANO$5.00
CAFE LATTE$7.00
CAPPUCCINO$7.00

**A 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee is added to all bills

**A 20% service fee is added to all parties of 6 or more

What 366 people are saying

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Farm-to-table
Wine Country
Best Ambiance
Wine Country
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch offers a "cozy and inviting" dining experience with "exquisite" food, often described as "some of the best" in the area. The "beautiful setting" among redwoods enhances its charm. The service is "exceptional," with staff making guests feel "like family." Despite occasional inconsistencies, it's a "must-visit" for "memorable" meals.

366 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service and world class food. Don’t miss it.
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KathyC
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good. Nice people, good food. Enjoy the menu choices. Gain, always good.
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Laurel
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered and shared multiple entrees and appetizers, and all were excellent. The items cooked over wood fire were particularly good!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food! Drinks were meh. Service was attentive without being intrusive
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Erin
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem! I enjoyed the chef’s pre-fixed dinner menu and everything was fantastic. The presentation of each course was well done and all of it was delicious. It was hard picking a favorite! The service was wonderful too - friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
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Madison
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience all the way through. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing and everything was perfect. I’ve never had a tasting menu where I loved every single thing. Staff was lovely. The space is very beautiful. Will be recommending to people for a long time. One of the top 5 meals I’ve ever had.
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Jennifer
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience! The food was fun, surprising and most of all delicious! The staff were kind, engaging and very thoughtful. We were celebrating our 1 year anniversary and they were very celebratory with us. Including complimentary champagne. A Gluten free menu was provided for us and all the items were perfection. The atmosphere was cozy, comfortable and welcoming. A new favorite for sure, and we will be back!
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Michael
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Valentines dinner put on by The Lodge. Was a fun experience, our server Alex was great, the atmosphere was nice, the food was well put together and it was a great 6 course meal experience however I do think it was a little overpriced. The chocolate cheesecake was the best dessert I've ever had, that alone was worth any minor negative this place had.
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Kendra
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is really delicious and wait staff very experienced. The lodge it’s in is really lovely (tho it got hot eventually sitting by the fire with the heat on, even in February). We found the drinks the best and would go back to the extremely cozy bar for happy hour in a heartbeat. Also would return to try the testing menu when we had larger appetites. If you’re staying at the hotel like we were, in the morning it’s equally cozy for breakfast especially during the week when they’re just serving cafe style and not brunch.
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Sergio
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m so excited to see more upscale dining in this town I love. The lofted restaurant had a very relaxed and homey feel. The lighting and decor matched the exquisiteness of the food. The staff was amazing and so accommodating thank you Meghan and the manager for all of the amazing service. We ordered their signature sourdough with dill butter, endive salad, pasta and the star of the show - their wagu. Cooked to perfection in a buttery chimichuri and pear. Truly will be dreaming
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FAQs

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is rated 4.8 stars by 366 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

16467 Hwy 116 (River Road), Guerneville, CA 95446

Additional information

Cross street
Brookside Lane
Neighborhood
Guerneville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Bar Mon, Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, South American, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer parking in our parking lot, along the street, or across the street in the Park & Ride lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juliana Thorpe, Ignacio Zuzulich
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://dawnranch.com/dine/
Phone number
(707) 869-0656 ext. 2
Catering
We focus on locally sourced organic products. Our full service bar offers local beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. <br />For more details, please contact events@dawnranch.com<br />
Private party facilities
For parties of 8 or more, celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, or hosting a corporate event, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch can accommodate all of your special event needs.

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's tasting menu

Private dining

Fireside Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

Dessert

PEACH AND PLUM COBBLER$14.00

BRAZILIAN COCONUT CAKE (GF)$14.00

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$14.00

STRAWBERRIES (GF)$14.00

Night Caps

TAYLOR FLADGATE FINE RUBY PORTO$12.00

BIN 27 FONSECA PORTO$12.00

BANANA FOSTER COLADA$18.00

ESPRESSO MARTINI$20.00

CARAJILLO 43$18.00

COFFEE & TEA

FIVE MOUNTAIN TEA$5.00

ESPRESSO$5.00

CAFE AMERICANO$5.00

CAFE LATTE$7.00

CAPPUCCINO$7.00

**A 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee is added to all bills

**A 20% service fee is added to all parties of 6 or more

What 366 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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