Best Western El Grande Inn
- 15135 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422, USA
- (707) 994-2000
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Upscale inn in an oceanfront 1916 Craftsman house with a private beach, dining & genteel quarters.
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5600 CA-1, Elk, CA 95432, USA
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Yaku Niku
The Harbor House Inn delivers a solid, beautiful experience with incredibly fresh, local ingredients, though some of the courses fell a bit short on execution.
The non-alcoholic pairing was a major highlight. It was incredibly flavorful, impressive, and paired very nicely with the dishes, even managing to replicate the characteristics of certain wines at times.
The meal started strong with the seafood and cold courses. The fish was exceptionally fresh and handled with a lot of care. The sourdough bread paired with their signature seaweed butter was excellent, and the grilled vegetables were a highlight, showcasing a perfect char that really brought out their natural sweetness. The salad was fresh and crisp, though the greens themselves lacked the natural sweetness I was hoping for.
The main disappointment was the pork course. Texture-wise, the meat was rather rough and chewy, which was a letdown for a kitchen of this caliber.
To finish, the dessert was pretty middle-of-the-road and didn’t leave a strong impression.
Overall, it is a very good meal and offers great value for a two-star Michelin establishment, especially with the stunning coastal views. The technical execution on the vegetables and seafood is definitely there, even if the meal as a whole wasn’t entirely memorable.
Isabel Washington
had an awesome stay at Harbor House Inn last week! i got engaged there, and though i didn’t plan directly with the hotel (my partner did), I was told Adrianne was incredibly helpful, responsive and greeted us directly when we got to the hotel! she continued to be incredible throughout our stay and wish we didn’t live so far from this hotel so we could frequent it more often!
this is a very romantic, quiet hotel, definitely best situated for couples! a great stop on a trip up PCH or if you’re looking for a great mini-moon or babymoon destination.
TahoeDreamin
It’s such an exceptionally rare treat to find an experience like the harbor house. All the Michelin stars in the world couldn’t encapsulate this little slice of heaven. The interior design of the space is elegant and understated, the staff so immediately warm and effortlessly intimate and inviting. The food was so intensely fresh, local, with every bite and morsel a perfect showpiece of the beautiful land that surrounds the property. I feel I’ve been given a gift having had the opportunity the experience the place. Thank you to everyone involved with making this place what it is; it was so, so wonderful to experience it through the lense you provided.
Fine Dining Auditor
Harbour House Inn – The Best Two-Michelin-Star Dining on the California Coast
If you are looking for the best fine dining in Northern California, the Harbour House Inn in Elk is an absolute must-visit destination. Perched on a cliff overlooking the rugged Mendocino coast, this Two-Michelin-Star and Green Star powerhouse offers one of the most unique high-end gastronomy experiences in the world.
The elegant atmosphere of the dining room provides a front-row seat to the Pacific, but the real magic is the hyper-local “cove-to-table” menu. The sourdough bread made with sea water and served with house-cultured sea lettuce butter is a technical masterpiece and a true highlight of the meal.
Other standouts included:
Local Red Abalone: Served with umami-rich offal sauce and Koshihikari rice—the ultimate expression of coastal terroir.
Maitake & Sea Urchin: A perfect structural contrast featuring fresh, local purple sea urchin (Uni).
The Foraged Finale: A stunning array of mignardises, including Douglas Fir infusions, Candy Cap mushroom macarons, and Umeboshi caramels.
The world-class service is intuitive and perfectly timed, making it the premier choice for a special occasion, romantic dinner, or luxury getaway in Mendocino County. This is an authentic Michelin-starred experience that sets the gold standard for sustainability and technical precision in California.
Tiffany F
We had two delightful dining experiences at Harbor House Inn— a magical dinner on Friday, followed by a lovely lunch with the breathtaking ocean view on Saturday. The team is so warm and friendly. The ambiance is cool. The grounds are beautiful with a path down to the beach and enjoyable vistas to sit and enjoy the view along the way. Looking forward to coming back with dear friends. So many places nearby to explore and hike as well! Hope you enjoy treating yourself to these dining experiences on your next Mendocino County adventure!