The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.7

338 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

With locally sourced ingredients from our abundant NorCal valley, Fernanda Trocca's fine dining experience leverages the unstudied quality of open-fire cooking and bold flavors from Argentina and Uruguay. Serving both breakfast and dinner, The Lodge is a welcoming yet elevated venue to begin your day or dine as the sun descends over the hills to the West. Fresh juices, local wines, craft spirits, artisan beers, and vibrant cocktails. For parties over 8 please contact events.

Monday
8:30am-11:30am Breakfast
4PM–5PM Happy Hour
5PM–8 PM Dinner

Tuesday
8:30AM-11:30AM Breakfast
3:30PM–8PM Bar

Wednesday
8:30AM-11:30AM Breakfast
3:30PM–8PM Bar

Thursday
8:30am-11:30am Breakfast
4PM–5PM Happy Hour
5PM–8 PM Dinner

Friday
8:30am-11:30am Breakfast
4PM–5PM Happy Hour
5PM–8 PM Dinner

Saturday
8AM-1:30PM Brunch
4PM–5PM Happy Hour
5PM–8:30 PM Dinner

Sunday
8AM-1:30PM Brunch
4PM–5PM Happy Hour
5PM–8 PM Dinner

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Argentinean, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:30 am Bar Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue, Wed 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 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
Fernando Trocca
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.

HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH BREAD $10.00
with dill butter (V)
TOMALES BAY OYSTERS (6)$25.00
cucumber water, green apple
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS$28.00
roasted cashew cream, sea beans, finger lime, garum (GF)
CRUDO DO DIA $25.00
raspberry leche de tigre, cilantro (DF/GF)
BLUEFIN TUNA TOSTADA$24.00
garden herbs, tatemada (GF/DF)
DADINHO DE TAPIOCA$18.00
tapioca fried bites-aged gouda, parmeggiano, , chili jam (V/GF)

Mains

RICOTTA GNUDI $36.00
green pesto, chili oil, bone marrow
HOUSE MADE RAVIOLI $36.00
eggplant-cashew ricotta filling, heirloom tomato, basil, capers, kalamata olives (V/DF)
CATCH DO DIA$38.00
moqueca, cilantro, coconut (GF/DF)
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS$38.00
chicken thighs, lobster mushrooms, chives, crème fraîche (GF)
NEW YORK STEAK$48.00
tomato relish, potato dauphinE
16oz WAGYU RIBEYE$130.00
masami ranch wagyu, chimichurri (GF/DF)

Sides

CANELÉ AND CAVIAR$34.00
kaluga caviar, crème fraîche
CUCUMBER SALAD$18.00
honeydew, yogurt, herbs, peanut salsa macha (V/GF)
LITTLE GEM SALAD$16.00
black sesame dressing, parmigiano, crispy capers (V/GF)
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
bonito tuna, green onion, basil (GF/DF)

**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 338 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Farm-to-table
Wine Country
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is an enchanting dining destination tucked away in a picturesque setting. Reviewers rave about the "phenomenal meal" and "amazing ambiance," with dishes showcasing exquisite flavors and creative presentation. The welcoming staff, including standouts like Lynette and Tate, enhance the overall experience, making it a memorable visit.

338 Reviews

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morgan
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
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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Rachel
Charlotte
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting and cozy ambience. Excellent cocktails and local wine selection. Food is innovative and delicious. They are moving from a traditional coursed dinner menu to a selection of "small plates" and "large plates" but don't seem to be fully committed to it. The value for money is my only complaint, but it is still worth the splurge once in a while.
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Amanda
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and great environment! We adored Jessica!
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Daniel
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Superb cuisine. The menu did not effectively convey the dishes we ordered. We were fortunate that we picked right, thanks in part to the maitre d (tarot card reader).
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Antonia
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmosphere are wonderful! The menu is very exciting and unique to this part of the world, yet still approachable. This was my second time dining here and I was happy to try the new seasonal dishes, in addition to getting my favorite things again (the cheesy tapioca bites)! The menu is designed to be shared among your table, which is great because it allowed us all to order and try more things. I was so pleased that there were many vegetarian options! Our server Anna was delightful, and also when I dined there before we were served by Tate, who was also wonderful! Thank you for our experience! We will be back again!
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Iris Lyn
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and wonderful service and ambiance. We celebrated a birthday and they helped us making the evening so special. Definitely going back whenever we’re back in Guerneville!
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Angelle
New Orleans
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a meal we will never forget. We ate outside; the setting is exquisite. The menu is varied enough for the adventurous, but familiar enough to be accessible. DO NOT SKIP THE BREAD. EVER. So many details on every dish, and the staff is hospitality itself. We cannot wait to return!
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Jimmy
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’re so fortunate to have such an amazing place to dine here in town. Thanks to the wonderful team, we love you
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FAQs

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is rated 4.7 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross street
Brookside Lane
Neighborhood
Guerneville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:30 am Bar Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue, Wed 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Argentinean, American
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
Fernando Trocca
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

Starters

HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH BREAD $10.00

TOMALES BAY OYSTERS (6)$25.00

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS$28.00

CRUDO DO DIA $25.00

BLUEFIN TUNA TOSTADA$24.00

DADINHO DE TAPIOCA$18.00

Mains

RICOTTA GNUDI $36.00

HOUSE MADE RAVIOLI $36.00

CATCH DO DIA$38.00

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS$38.00

NEW YORK STEAK$48.00

16oz WAGYU RIBEYE$130.00

Sides

CANELÉ AND CAVIAR$34.00

CUCUMBER SALAD$18.00

LITTLE GEM SALAD$16.00

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

**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 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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