The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.7

346 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Every dish tells a story, weaving together cultures, seasons, and the essence of the land and sea, making this restaurant in Guerneville a must-visit for food lovers.

For parties over 8 please contact events.

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
$167.64 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.

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 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Farm-to-table

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled among the Russian River trees, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch offers "amazing food and wonderful service" in a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "exquisite" menu crafted by chef Juliana Thorpe and the welcoming staff. Although some mention high prices, the overall dining experience is "worth every penny."

346 Reviews

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Ali
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most amazing time at Dawn Ranch it was so cozy with a wood burning fireplace. It felt like home but better.
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Emilee
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend.
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Darianne
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal, in every way! The entire space is stunning, inviting, and so relaxing. Every member of the staff was so engaging and genuine. Our server, Meagan, was amazing. She was so helpful and always there if we needed something but gave us all the space and time to enjoy our experience without interruption. The cocktails were fantastic, perfectly balanced and delicious. The food was incredible! We had the sourdough bread, little gem salad, oysters and the duck. Would get every single item again, but none more so than the oysters. Absolutely unforgettable. Must order! We loved everything and can’t wait to return. Thank you, Meagan and the whole staff and chefs!!
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Tim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is, without question, the best dining in Guerneville.
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Laura
San Francisco
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting. Nice addition to the community. Inventive menu
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Bill
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. I had the catch of the day and it was cooked to perfection. The seasonings in each of the dishes was unique and delicious. The dining room was intimate and comfortable with a fire in the fireplace on a winter’s night making it warm and welcoming.
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Joe
San Francisco
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Let’s start with the dining experience which was absolutely fabulous in every way; food, service, timing…perfection! Now let’s visit the bar…our friends arrived early but it took them 15 minutes to get their drinks. The hostess asked if we wanted to have a drink before going in. It took 15 minutes to be acknowledged by either bartender and 10 more minutes to get a drink. We were the only 4 people at the bar…hmmmm, not good.
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morgan
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was top notch and the food was spectacular. We will definitely be returning for another visit.
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Randy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding server named Meghan, who made our entire dining experience very memorable. She was warm, friendly and had a great sense of humor. The food and ambiance was wonderful, but Meghan took things to a whole new level. We will definitely be coming back and hope Meghan will be there to greet us.
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Maureen
VIP
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Some of the best fried bread I’ve ever had in my life! Incredible pumpkin spiced espresso martini
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FAQs

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is rated 4.7 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's tasting menu

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 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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