gillandmary's Profile
Seeking the best food in the Mendocino/Fort Bragg area
Having just stayed at Stevenswood Spa Resort in Little River, Mendocino I can tell that they have their act together! The food was sublime and the service flawless. At every step the attention to detail and passion for their craft was visable. Our suite was nicely appointed and a bargain at $ 200. The area is known for shabby inns and lacking B&Bs but Stevenswood breaks that mold.
Our first night there we were warmly invited to join the owners for a wine tasting on their deck with sweeping ocean views. Nice guys with a sincere desire for every guest to enjoy their visit -- you can just tell they enjoy what they do.
I counted 11 different staff people and later learned that they actually employ 28 people; for a 10 unit lodge! That's nearly 3 people for every room. No wonder the service is impecable.
After wine we had a fabulous meal in their small dinning room, The Restaurant at Stevenswood and it lived up to their famous reputation for award winning food in an atmosphere of luxury without being stuffy.
I had a crab martini that was creative, delicate and delicious; served in a chilled martini glass, with a cocktail fork and even an olive :)
Mary had the pine nut crusted salmon that literally melted in her mouth!
The best part for me was the dessert -- Pumpkin Creme Brulee that I will cherish memories of forever.
To top it off, we had one of the best breakfasts I can recall the next morning --oh, did I mention it was FREE!?
Check them out, small, but they make up for their size with service and quality unmatched for the region.
