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: 4.8

4.8 (385)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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

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2 people

Jun 2, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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.

For parties over 8 please contact events.

Cafe Breakfast
Monday-Friday 8am-11am

Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 8am-1:30pm

Lodge Lounge
Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30pm-8pm

Happy Hour
Thursday-Monday 4pm-5pm

Dinner
Thursday-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, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–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
$154.38 per person
Multiple dates available
The longer menu features twelve creations, all individually plated. It begins with a series of small bites, followed by individual composed dishes and mains, and ends with a pre-dessert and a final dessert. 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.
Short Experience
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The shorter menu includes seven creations presented across four stages. It begins with three small bites served together, followed by two shared dishes, then one individual main, and finishes with a dessert. This dining experience is available for $75 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 1.5 hours.

What 385 people are saying

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Farm-to-table
Wine Country
Best Service
Wine Country
Best Ambiance
Wine Country
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch offers a "fabulous dining experience" with "excellent, beautifully presented" dishes like trout, Dungeness crab pasta, and pork chop with mole. The ambiance is "lovely" and "relaxed," complemented by "impeccable service" and a "well-curated" wine menu. Highly recommended for special occasions and memorable dining.

385 Reviews

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Roz VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place! The food is unreal and the drinks are perfect
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Janice VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delicious relaxed dinner celebrating our anniversary. Each dish was a highlight, namely trout, Dungeness crab homemade pasta, spring peas, Dadinho de Tapioca and burrata. We appreciated the Maitre d’ asking if we would like to enjoy our drinks on the deck a bit past our reservation. We also appreciated the server who produced a Russian River Chardonnay by the glass that was not on the menu, at our request. The service was just right and we did not feel rushed. Highly recommend!
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JESSICA VIP
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely upgrade to the restaurant that used to exist last time I was there years ago. Food was gorgeous and delicious. Stand outs were oysters, potato caviar bites, and the crab pasta. Service was impeccable, so friendly and approachable. Wines were great and interesting selection. We look forward to dining again next we are in Guerneville.
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David
Philadelphia County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an incredible meal. I highly recommend the tasting menu. I normally don't go for tasting menus because I prefer to pick and choose, but I wouldn't have picked correctly with this menu as some seemingly normal dishes like the snap peas were out of this world good. The portions were all perfect for the menu and it had some fun surprises as well. Service was A+ and the wine menu was well curated and interesting. The interior is really cool too with kind of a living room vibe in a relaxed way.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dining experience at the Lodge. We dined 2 nights in a row and tried most of the sharing plates plus some entrees. All were excellent, beautifully presented and served in a delightful manner. Catch of the day was a delicious Alaskan Trout and the pork chop with mole was fabulous. The ambience was lovely, we were never rushed, drinks were great and the servers were first-rate. If you’re looking for a fine dining experience in a lovely relaxed setting you won’t be disappointed.
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Shoshana
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful all around. Their date dessert was out of this world.
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Louis VIP
San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great restaurant. The service was impeccable and food outstanding. Every loved their meals and the preparation was unique. Highly recommend.
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Xande
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really loved it. Chef Ju and crew were terrific and damn that Picanha and Dadinho were so so so good. Thank you for the hospitality. We’ll be back!
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David
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience in a beautiful space. Perfect for a special occasion.
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Bonnie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely exquisite dining experience from quality of the food and sauces to the service and the room itself was beautiful
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FAQs

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is rated 4.8 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 2, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 13 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, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Chef's tasting menu

Short Experience

Breakfast

Breakfast Parfait$12.00

Morning Toast$16.00

The Classic$20.00

Pastries

Chipa / Muffin$6.00

Croissant$6.00

Cinnamon Roll$8.00

Medialuna / Almond Croissant$7.00

Espresso & Such

Espresso - Double Ristretto$4.00

Americano$4.00

Cortado$4.50

Cappuccino$5.00

8oz Latte$5.50

12oz Latte$6.00

Cold-brew Iced Coffee$5.00

Coffee / Hot Tea$4.00

Morning Libations

Virgin Mary$8.00

Bloody Mary$14.00

Classic Mimosa$14.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$6.00

Assorted Juices$4.00

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