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The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.3
4.3
189 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Agriculture Public House at Dawn Ranch focuses on locally sourced organic product. Our full service bar offers local beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. For parties over 8, or for special events, please use our Private Dining feature below.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Farm-to-table, Comfort Food, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Happy Hour Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (707) 869-0656 ext. 2

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

  • 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 Susan Bischoff at: susan&#64;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, Agriculture Public House at Dawn Ranch can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Food and Beverage Manager: (707) 869-0656 ext. 205

  • 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.

  • Entertainment

    You may provide your own band at our historic poolside band shell.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. BobbiB

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    This trip was very disappointing. We sat at the bar and the drinks were good and the bartender was attentive. But the service was abominable. We ordered 2 courses and it took a while before our first course came. But then it was over an hour before my second course came. And my husband’s never came. By this time, the entire place had emptied out. So we left without eating our main. Don’t really know what to say about the food…
  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Newly renovated. Beautiful. Menu has been updated as well- very good!
  3. Erudite

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent ambiance, delicious food, outstanding service. Well done!
  4. RobinG

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Brunch and had a lovely time. The food and service was excellent!
  5. LoriB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Beautiful restaurant!! Well be back. Kinda pricey for our budget. May have to be a special occasion next time.
  6. BrittanyS

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Atmosphere was great, drinks at the bar were very good and service was outstanding. I had the steak and my husband had the fish. I would not recommend the steak, it wasn’t good and had an odd gravy on it. My husbands fish was ok, he also wouldn’t recommend his dish. We would recommend this place for drinks only.
  7. PerlaC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sarah and the whole crew were AWESOME! Thank you :)
  8. BrendaE

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere. Service was wonderful. We definitely want to go back.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful xmas eve dinner! Such a gorgeous spot! Cant wait for next visit
  10. JacquelynneO

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    While the ambiance is nice at Agriculture Public House, the food was disappointing. Especially for the price. Hoping they can improve the flavor profiles as the menu descriptions suggest wonderful dishes.
  11. MaureenB

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with friends at Dawn Ranch. We all agreed the service was excellent and the food wonderful, particularly the calamari.
  12. Hank

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Thoughtful, careful California cuisine in a beautiful setting remindful of a petit Awhanee hotel restaurant, but on the Russian River in Western Sonoma County rather than Yosemite.
  13. WeTwo

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, excellent service.
  14. BothCoasts

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    A recently updated gem in Guerneville. We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving afternoon dinner at Agriculture Public House. The atmosphere was lovely. Our server, Kendrick, was fantastic. The food was hit or miss, but it was a special Thanksgiving menu. We look forward to returning and ordering off the regular menu.
  15. Brent

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Nice to be back on the 'ranch'. After a nearly 3 year hiatus (while they remodeled and updated) it was nice to be back in their 'ranch style' dining room. The food was really good, nicely presented and well served. From a décor point of view, the place needs a little 'punch up'. Nothing that deft lighting, white table cloths, white napkins and real candles [just hate these little LED candles--yuck) couldn't solve. The black napkins and table cloths seem more at home in a swanky city dive not a country river side bunkhouse themed place. The LED candles, and black on black theme makes the room look 'flat' and subdued.
  16. Poppy

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Bartender and service were great! Live music was a sweet touch. The steak and chicken breast were both a bit dry and chewy. Sides were great-focaccia and a pretty design on the soup. Our cocktails were outstanding! Lots to look at. Everyone friendly. Beautiful architecture and grounds. We'll definitely go back, but order different main courses. The bar bites menu looked tasty
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Good food, nice place. Super hot and service was iffy at best. Food was good.
  18. rickd

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creamy burrata, tender pork shoulder with polenta, fantastic sole, large portions. Incredibly attentive service.
  19. ChrisB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The waitress wasn’t engaging or as attentive as she could have been. It didn’t ruin the experience. The food and presentation was wonderful.
  20. LornaSF

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely setting. Warmly greeted by the host and shown to a lovely table in the corner by a big window. Our server, Sarah, was a a delight! She was attentive but not intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, suggested substitutions were needed and a joy to talk with.
  21. LizJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh, delicious and presented beautifully. Server was knowledgeable and made us feel very welcomed. The warm lighting in the room exposed the beauty of the wall finishes and ceiling. While it was still daylight you could see the landscape of the property through the windows. It was calming and peaceful. Liz and Jeff
  22. CindyG

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful birthday dinner for my husband. Great overall experience.
  23. GloriaH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Pork chops were outstanding. Melt in your mouth good. Take mushroom dish off of the menu and look for a better vegan offering. Watch how long you cook the cod. One was cooked to a perfect doneness and the other was over cooked.
  24. Jess

    Exclusive

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Waited over 20 minutes before we were even acknowledged at table. Our first drinks were delivered after first course was allready delivered and finished. Food was mediocre.. WAY overpriced for what you get... Will never go back and i am a local and would love to support them. Total disappointment
  25. AdamE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our 21st wedding anniversary on 9/22/22 and was VERY impressed! Our first time here. Ambience was great, there was live music and good weather. Food was well portioned and tasted great. We had the Calamari appetizer, Cod over a bed of greens and Scalloped mushrooms. And a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. The service was great as well. Our waitress and her assistant were attentive and fun to talk to. Thank you for a memorable evening! We will be back!
  26. JeffC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service food and music great experience Would definitely come back
  27. JesseM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Outdoor seating was very nice.
  28. Eindo

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails, beautiful scenery, food was perfect and staff is extremely nice and accommodating. Inside smells like cedar with a proper cocktail bar, outside surrounded by redwoods, fire pits and a large deck. Will definitely go back.
  29. dmeister

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Had a good dinner, good manhattan, nice server
  30. MissLou

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Such a great night! A birthday celebration, we had a drink at the bar with a very gregarious bartender who was funny & very helpful. Our table server was outstanding and the food was stellar!! I HIGHLY recommend Agriculture!!
  31. MargoE

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a delightful evening. Because we had a 7:30 Sunday night reservation the restaurant was out of items we would have order. This is only reason I didn’t give five stars for food. What we had was delicious and nicely presented. We will definitely return.
  32. JenniferL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We ate outside on the deck on a slow evening and it was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the gorgeous views of the mountains and trees. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was farm fresh and well prepared. I had the veggie pasta with chicken and it was delicious--the pasta was freshly made, the vegetables were cooked al dente, the chicken was savory and the sauce was tasty, not too heavy. I will eat there again the next time I stay in Guerneville.
  33. Mario1232000

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Our meal started with being admonished for showing up at 7:05 for a 7:15 reservation and didn’t get better from there. Service was cold and awkward, and the food was heavy and inconsistent (our beet salad had rock hard undercooked beets and pasta was mushy and overcooked). They also seemed to be struggling with handling the volume of diners on a Saturday night. I’d recommend skipping and checking out Boon
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    This wants to be an upscale restaurant, but wastes a beautiful bar and outdoor patio on ridiculously overpriced, tasteless food. One stuffed poblano chili pepper for $35! It was supposed to have cheese, spinach and a sauce, but only had quinoa and some kinda of tomato sauce (thankfully, after complaining it was removed from check). Daughter’s chicken was horribly dry. Honestly, the Guerneville taco truck down the street was a far better (and economical meal) or really any of the local restaurants on the nearby blocks.
  35. JenniferG

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Both the food and the drinks were delicious. Definitely order the fried calamari!!!
  36. BigTurkey

    Acapulco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the hanger steak and the cod so we could share and both were delicious. The grilled veggies were an excellent side accompaniment. Our waitress was appropriately attentive and we had a nice chat at the end of our meal. We were the only diners eating inside, but the patio was full and lively. There was live music from a woman singing on the stage down below. The grounds are beautiful. The bar is very nice. Our meal did not disappoint. We will return for sure. Cheers! Brian & Laura from Cazadero
  37. Son2SF

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The setting was quintessentially rustic Russian River. The service was outstanding with Lynette. The food was divine - the flank steak was prepared to perfection and the substitution of pomme frites over the fingerling potatoes was definitely the way to go! Even the desserts were spectacular. We will be going back over and over and over.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Really wanted to like this. I had been to this location in a prior iteration and was truly hopeful because the setting outdoors is beautiful. Unfortunately, they just don’t seem to have things down yet. The staff was awkward and the food was only ok. My husbands pork chop was bland and dry. My stuffed poblano was good but very small.
  39. katie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the vibes was great! A must go!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    I was really looking forward to this place based on previous reviews. I took my husband there for his 60th birthday. The service was not prompt. We were seated in what appeared to be an outer area (by the fireplace), so restaurant staff were rarely there. Most of us ordered the pork chop. One of our guests specifically ordered it pink. All of us received dry, over-cooked pork. The other plates were unremarkable. We won’t return.

FAQs

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is rated 4.3 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

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

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Brookside Lane

  • Neighborhood

    Guerneville

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Happy Hour Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Farm-to-table, Comfort Food, 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

  • Entertainment

    You may provide your own band at our historic poolside band shell.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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 Susan Bischoff at: susan&#64;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, Agriculture Public House at Dawn Ranch can accommodate all of your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Food and Beverage Manager: (707) 869-0656 ext. 205

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