The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

Name: The Lodge at Dawn Ranch
Address: 16467 Hwy 116 (River Road), Guerneville, CA, United States, 95446
Telephone: (707) 869-0656 ext. 2
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

342 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

20:30

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

HOLIDAY OFFERINGS
Christmas Eve Dinner
$150/guest +20% service charge + 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee
5-course prix fixe menu

NYE Dinner
$180/guest +20% service charge + 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee
6-course prix fixe tasting menu
Please email dining@dawnranch.com to book your holiday table

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

With locally sourced ingredients from abundant NorCal valley, Fernando Trocca's fine dining experience leverages the unstudied quality of open-fire cooking & bold flavors from South America. 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.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Argentinian, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Bar Mon, Fri–Sun 16:00–20:30 Tue–Thu 15:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 16:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 17:00–20:30
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
Area
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
US$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.
Christmas Eve Dinner
US$185.25 per person
24 Dec 2024 only
Join chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich for an unforgettable dining experience at Dawn Ranch By reservation only – contact dining@dawnranch.com $150 per person + 20% service charge, 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee 5 course prix fixe holiday dinner Optional wine pairing menu available
NYE Dinner at The Lodge
US$180.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the new year with chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich’s unforgettable dining experience and New Year’s Eve celebration at Dawn Ranch. Dinner followed by dancing, a midnight toast & late night treats. By reservation only – contact dining@dawnranch.com Live entertainment with https://cellojoe.com/ $180 per person + 20% service charge, 3.5% kitchen appreciation fee 6 course prix fixe holiday tasting menu Optional wine pairing menu available

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

Mains

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

Sides

CANELÉ AND CAVIARUS$34.00
kaluga caviar, crème fraîche
CUCUMBER SALADUS$18.00
honeydew, yogurt, herbs, peanut salsa macha (V/GF)
LITTLE GEM SALADUS$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 342 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."

342 Reviews

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Tim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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 6 December 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 6 December 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 3 December 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 17 November 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 15 November 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 11 November 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
VIP
Charlotte
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 9 November 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 2 November 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 1 November 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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FAQs

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is rated 4.7 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

20:30

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Brookside Lane
Area
Guerneville
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Bar Mon, Fri–Sun 16:00–20:30 Tue–Thu 15:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon, Fri–Sun 16:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Fri–Sun 17:00–20:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Argentinian, 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 booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's tasting menu

Christmas Eve Dinner

NYE Dinner at The Lodge

Menu

Starters

HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH BREAD US$10.00

TOMALES BAY OYSTERS (6)US$25.00

SEARED SEA SCALLOPSUS$28.00

CRUDO DO DIA US$25.00

BLUEFIN TUNA TOSTADAUS$24.00

DADINHO DE TAPIOCAUS$18.00

Mains

RICOTTA GNUDI US$36.00

HOUSE MADE RAVIOLI US$36.00

CATCH DO DIAUS$38.00

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMSUS$38.00

NEW YORK STEAKUS$48.00

16oz WAGYU RIBEYEUS$130.00

Sides

CANELÉ AND CAVIARUS$34.00

CUCUMBER SALADUS$18.00

LITTLE GEM SALADUS$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 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Lodge at Dawn Ranch restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

Dining areas

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