43 Best American Restaurants near Occidental

“Wonderful staff,enjoyed it a lot🥘😃“

“Terrapin Creek is a first class dining experience! The food is outstanding, the ambiance warm & friendly and the service is exceptional. I had the Cauliflower/Octopus salad, the King Salmon (cooked moist & to perfection). The bread was yummy and fresh, the deserts were great and the wine selection was tremendous! Blaise Lo“

“Extensive lunch menu offers multiple salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. Outside nice atmosphere too.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Absolutely-Not-Normal Stars for The Hole in the Wall! Let me tell you… The Hole in the Wall didn’t just feed me. It spoke to my soul. I ordered three street tacos—chorizo, chicken, and steak—and that steak taco? Buddy… it tasted like someone grilled the most excellent steak known to mankind, whispered words of encouragement to it, motivated it to reach its full potential, then sliced it into bite-size greatness. The salsa inside? So good I considered taking it home and introducing it to my family. My son ordered the happy hour cheese quesadilla, which came out perfectly toasted—crispy golden edges, soft cheesy center. Basically a work of art Picasso wishes he painted. Then we shared the habanero wings, which came with a medley of tomatoes and sliced cucumbers so fancy it felt like they were auditioning for a cooking show. The dressing? Absolutely delicious. I briefly thought about drinking it like a tiny salad smoothie. I didn’t… but I thought about it. In conclusion: If you’re not eating at The Hole in the Wall, are you even living? 🌮🔥🍗“

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

“First time eating here! Good, healthy breakfast. Atmosphere and restaurant very nice. Servers on point and friendly!! We will return!“

“The service is fantastic and I highly recommend if your in the area you should stop in for the Breakfast Burrito!! Is a meal and a half and is TOTALLY worth it“

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

“Went for live music and had amazing bbq’d burgers made on the grill in front of me. Friendly staff, great food, excellent music. They were knowledgeable and able to accommodate my celiac requirements. Highly recommend!“

“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♥️“

“Nice place with great food and staff. An establishment with cool atmosphere and it's well run by friendly and hospitable folks. I highly recommend hanging out for the fresh seafood and cold craft brews on tap.“

“Staff was super friendly and polite, quiet little burger joint with quality food, the burger was better than in n out the patties are kind of thin. Krinkle cut fries were decent and they serve more than enough! Someone said this was better than sequoia burger and right down the road however I’d rate this burger a 4 compared to the full 5 star sequoia burger in comparison“

“Beds ate very comfortable! Amenities and location on the river is amazing!

Staff was incredibly kind. Beautiful set up and decor inside and outside. I have stayed a few times, and I love it. So relaxing among the redwoods. :)“

“Inventive food and the best bartenders!“

“They have a very clean accessible ladies bathroom with changing table, high booster stools, kids menu available, friendly staff and delicious food. It was a birthday and they surprised us with a birthday sign, a candle and a song at the table! Thank you!“

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

“Tisza is well worth the visit! I’ve tried most of the mains on the menu, and my (pescatarian) girlfriend loves the salmon latkes to death. We love supporting a local couple-owned business independent of any restaurant group. Their beer and wine are excellent, the atmosphere and service are warm and authentic, and you can’t find E. European food like this anywhere in the area. Tisza is always on my short list when out of towners ask where they should eat.“

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

“Everything about Valley Ford Cheese Company is awesome! Highly recommend.“

“My wife and I had a very nice experience at Drake's Restaurant. The food was great, and the staff was on point with everything. They were attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back again.“

“Always greeted with a warm welcome, attentive service and hearty portions of great tasting food especially when accompanied by a crackling fire by the fireplace. Been going there since the mid 80's and love the rustic ambiance! 🥰“

“I was really impressed with the deli and the vast selection that was offered. The best part is the outside seating area to me. I'm told the BLT sandwiches are really really really good. The salads looked like standout additions, delightfully prepared. An excellent place for a soda and bag of chips to grab while you explore guerneville if you just want to lay back in a woodsy retreat.“

“One of my favorite all time places!! The food is spectacular - fresh and always so tasty and flavorful!! Fresh seafood, juicy burgers, and the best French fries in the ENTIRE world!! (And all 3 dipping sauces are the bomb! )“

“All around good place. Great service“

“The cook and the drummer is an amazing, extremely professional, well organized and resourceful catering company. They catered a 100+ event, connected me with local vendors such as florist and musicians; they know how to adjust to budget constraints at the same time they have a vision to make your event as impactful and amazing as you want it to be. Also their staff is very well trained. I highly recommend working with them. Our family celebration ended up exceeding our expectations. And the food was delicious!“

“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.🥰“

“Had an amazing brunch at the Omelette express! My daughter said "best omlette I've ever had!" I'd have to agree ! :) �“

“GF enjoys their clan chowder, I went with a pulled pork sandwich. Was very messy but overall a tasty eat. They don't have a fryer (!) so no fries or fish and chips but they seem to have other good options. I wouldn't call them cheap but they aren't expensive either. We ate outside and enjoyed our day away from the heat.“

“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.“

“The golf course is beautiful, and dog friendly! We got paired up with some really nice locals, and the workers were extremely nice. We cannot wait to come back!“

“My pickleball friends enjoy dining at Windsor's Applebees frequently. On Friday, June 19, 2026, it was a delight to be greeted cordially and welcomed personally by the manager. A suggestion - staff said they could not turn down the music. Yikes - we 9 diners had to speak quite loudly. Hope this can be changed in the future. Finally, truly love the menu! Choices and tastiness are superb.“

“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 💜“

“The idea of Americana is wonderful. At this day and age when 95% of resturants, high end fine dinning or regular moms and pops, all source their food from the same source. Disgusting, unhealthy, and inhumane factory farms and major produce- ridden with pests and GMO sickbess- wholesalers. (Sysco, buyrite and jetro)

Americana has real food. Not from a far long chain supply coming from all over the world, but from here in their county. Locally sourced, no seed oils, no poisons. Just regular normal and real food. Eat with ease and confidence knowing that your food will be nutritious, filling and tasty wonderful.

And the staff and wonderful. Thank you.“

“Excellent fish sandwich with super fresh cod! We have been back several times to have just that. Good portions really crispy fries. Please don't stay closed for very long, we can't wait to visit you again asap!! When should we expect your re-opening????“

“I am a huge ice cream lover and evaluator. The quality of ice cream here is incredible! It was extremely cold and melted in your mouth! Other places (even Salt n Straw), make it too creamy and sugary. You really don’t get better ice cream than Nimble and Finn’s. I had the vanilla, coffee single scoop split. I savored every drop and will be back next summer to bask in the deliciousness.“

“Let's go walking Yes ok.“

“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!“

“We had a 7:45 reservation and we're not sat until 8 pm. It was noted on the reservation that the dinner was our anniversary celebration, but we were sat at a tiny table in the middle of the restaurant and absolutely no acknowledgement of our celebration was made during our visit. Clearly a table had not been reserved. A woman walking through the restaurant actually sneezed on us as she passed by - we were in the middle of traffic. The appetizers were delicious and my husband's cod dinner was very good as well. I got the NY strip and it was so insanely tough that I could not cut through it. We had to ask for a sharper knife and even then, after sawing for a conical length of time, the piece I got off was too tough to chew. The waiter finally addressed the issue and refunded the steak but that wasn't until after the dinner was over so I didn't get to eat a main course. I would visit again for the other good dishes, but not for a special occasion as it was a subpar experience overall.“

“Must play !!! Sun, beach and golf“

“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.“

“I’ve been coming here for over a decade (though only in fits and starts). Every time, I am very happy. I sit on the deck looking over the river, order a drink and a meal, and chat with friends and locals. I leave satisfied.

The staff? Good at what they do and occasionally exceptional at banter. The food? Average to outstanding. The menu has changed over the years. But it hasn’t gotten worse. If anything, it is what you would expect from bar food in this area and priced fairly. The wait time? Not sure why people are harping on this. Do you have a prior engagement at the opera? The beers? They are fine. The mixed drinks? They are also fine. The atmosphere? Unforced local/townie (and I don’t mean that as a slur). Sure, there are some ‘interesting’ people hanging out. But what do I care? I am a guest. Don’t poke the bear and don’t get the reaction. Poke the bear? Be prepared to engage with ‘interesting’ people who live here. Seems like common sense.

This last visit, I was with a group of nearly a dozen people. Some had been here before. Some hadn’t. Everyone had a great time. That is what a place like this, in a place like this, should do. Support locals. Get out-of-towners to spend their money and leave happy.

Next time I am in this neck of the woods, I will come back. What does that mean? Recommended. Thanks for a great time.“

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