30 Best American Restaurants near Monte Rio

“Super charming resort on the Russian River. Loved the kayaks available to use. Views are great and plenty of places to sit, sip and enjoy. Rooms are updated and clean with very small bathroom in room. Be patient with getting hot water for the shower. It takes a while but is done when it arrives. Restaurant was really good.“

“One of the most beautiful golf courses I've ever seen or played, staffed by some of the nicest people I've ever met at a golf course. My only regret is that I don't live nearby, so I can't come here 3 times a week. If you told me I could golf at Augusta for the same price, I'd do it, but I'd still love Northwood more.“

“Five stars in every way—the place, the service, the food. My wife had the steak – a ribeye, which was predictably terrific. I had the pasta with lamb sausage, spinach, peas, and feta, and it was outrageous. I don't think I've ever had a better pasta dish.“

“The ultimate delicious food exists in a quiet corner. I think no one would refuse to have dinner with the family in such a quiet environment.🥰“

“I have been going to River’s end restaurant for almost two decades and have always loved the experience. This time, I decided to stay a few days at the new Home collection lodging and the getaway was completely remarkable. I will make sure to come back more often in order to unplug and relax completely in this paradisiacal getaway.“

“Top notch and the perfect setting for a getaway.“

“We enjoyed our meal and would absolutely go back again. I had the salmon and my husband had the steak. Both were delicious!“

“Awesome diamond in the rough. Great food, friendly staff and all round great atmosphere.“

“The food at the new Sergio’s Mexican Restaurant at Pat’s International is classically prepared & delicious! Great service. Highly recommended! I’ll be back for the chicken flautas & carnitas dinner♥️“

“🍽Great food, large portions and the special was down right great! Good cocktails and fresh food.“

“GO BEARS!!! ? we stopped in after a long day on the river and the place was packed from walk to wall. we were worried we weren’t going to be able to grab a seat but luckily the group in front of us left and moments later a huge table fit for my group opened up, in other words, the stars aligned!! we all ordered different things. two folks honing in on the mac daddy hamburger and myself and another getting the banh mi salad. friendly staff. great food. highly recommend

would i come again?
ABSOLUTELY and for the baby back ribs ?

Vegetarian options: you’re also able to sub protein for tofu“

“The ultimate delicious food exists in a quiet corner. I think no one would refuse to have dinner with the family in such a quiet environment.🥰“

“Friendly service. Was a bit of a lunch rush so it was a bit of a wait. The chicken salad sandwich on Dutch crunch was a perfect lunch on the beach. They do have a nice patio to also eat on. There are some gift items and snacks for purchase along the register as well. Easy parking as well.“

“Cleanest restaurant anywhere! Friendly owner's treat everyone like family. Croissants and scones are so good...and I love there coffee.“

“6/14/25 I never give five stars, especially at a diner or drive in but here I must make an exception and here's why. Nostalgia, on a hot summer evening it's perfect. Let's go to the drive in. It was clean at 2:30 in the afternoon and they get business, today's Saturday. The bathroom was clean, which is hard to find these days, I mean really clean. Here is a big one, no flies. I don't put this in my rating factor but the your gal working here is drop dead beautiful which brings back the nostalgia thing. Oh to be young again. The prices are great, the food good and hot. I'll be back soon for it all. A must if you are on a river run.“

“Good food, decent price and very friendly staff! Highly recommend‼️“

“Great food and excellent service! Korean Beef Tacos were excellent. And the pork chop was one of the best I’ve had.“

“Great selection of food, wonderful service (all staff was extremely friendly), and an AMAZING view!!! Beef brisket sandwich was delicious & so was their clam chowder. The owner was very personable & so was the lady at the front counter. Will be back again! And my kids loved the magnets.“

“Wonderful staff,enjoyed it a lot🥘😃“

“I found this place while on vacation with my family and they insisted on coming back here every day of our trip.

This place makes some really unusual and delicious flavors like coriander raspberry and honey rose cardamom. I also loved the texture of the ice cream; it's light and not overly creamy or sticky.“

“My friend and I shared a wine tasting which consisted of three small glasses of tasting size. You get to pick the three wines that you want. Not a huge selection., but works. We decided to eat there and I got the crabcakes which were pretty tasty a spicy sauce on top, and there were bell peppers and with the crabcakes. My friend got salmon with the skin was very crispy which he likes but the inside was too rare and he had to ask them to cook it more. It came back, still a bit too rare, and we fed that to the seagulls….The couscous salad that came with it was the best thing of all. I would not run back there but if you’re hungry and in that exact area, it’s a convenient place to grab a bite to eat. They have a couple of different patios outside, and the staff was very friendly. The one remark my friend said was that if they’re going to leave the salmon that raw like they said they usually do, they should ask people how they like it cooked. He loves sushi, but it was too rare for him being that it was salmon. It was a great day to get away from the high heat of Sonoma. We went from the 90s to the 60s wearing a jacket. He had never gone by the school house from Alford Hitchcock The Birds, so we did that on the way out.“

“Very much enjoyed my time at the casino bar and Grill. The bartenders were very kind and Fantabulous at their job. The tamale pie was awesome. Love that it was a place where locals go. I felt like I was back in time when the days were Grandioso.“

“Just love their home cooked and hearty meals 💜“

“We love this place! The food is ALWAYS good; the service is always good, and we love that there is always a good band playing and we get to dance! Our first waiter was Ben and oh how we loved him so we always asked for him when we would go in. Sadly, Ben moved out of the area but then we got Danny! Another fantastic server and now we always ask for her! Can't vouch for the other servers but my guess would be that they are all good! Susie is the owner, and she is wonderful! She always mingles with her guests and even gets many of them up dancing! I hope she knows how much her regulars appreciate her! I'm so glad we found this place because we do not live out there. We live in Santa Rosa, and I must say it is always worth the trip out there for a great evening!“

“This place is outstanding! I had the Mexican mocha. It was so creamy and delicious. I’m literally asking myself why I go to SBUX. I had the big breakfast burrito. Was enough for me and my daughter. I love that they grill the burrito. Reminds me of home. (Texas) We had black iced coffee. Very good flavor. Hot chocolate was so good too. My husband had the 2 sunny side up eggs on sourdough. We love coming to Guerneville on the weekends to kayak. And now we have an excellent coffee and breakfast stop! Thank you ladies, for a wonderful experience. Will see you again, real soon.“

“we all had the steak frites ribeye. was delicious and our server Lauren was perfect outside patio was Devine!! can't wait to come back!!!!“

“Pro tip: don’t use the car wash next door it’s a dump.

Stumptown however… AMAZING pit stop. My wife and I stop here every time we’re in the area. Currently sitting down for our second time in two days as we enjoy a getaway to the river.

Food is on point. I don’t drink but they have excellent NA options (especially for a brewery). AND I know the beer they make is good too because I used to drink it years ago.

Wings are a delight. As someone who grew up not far from Buffalo NY, these are as official as wings can get in California.

Today we had the pork tacos and they were SO GOOD.

I will be back for many years to come.“

“Watching nature while eating terrifyingly good food. Such a pleasant experience! 🦀🦭🦀🦭“

“Watching nature while eating terrifyingly good food. Such a pleasant experience! 🦀🦭🦀🦭“