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The Moosse Cafe

390 Kasten St, The Blue Heron, Mendocino, CA 95460
707-937-4323
Ranked #4 of 16 restaurants in Mendocino
4.0 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Price range: $0 - $20
Cuisines: American, Californian
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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84 reviews from our community

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lmhickey100
Halifax, Canada
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

My wife and I decided to check out the café for lunch while spending a couple of hours in the village. About half of the 15 tables in the front room were full when we arrived, and we were seated quickly. The lunch menu is relatively limited and basic but the ingredients are local, fresh and complemented each other. We... More

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sonofdragon
San Jose, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

We have been coming to this place for many times now, and we always enjoy their food, service and the ambience of the place, esp sitting by the fireplace while enjoying your wine and the talk. We were there on Dec 2010 and the experience we had was above and beyond, and we truly felt at home. However, this time,... More

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FuriousToast
Contributor
17 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Stopped here for lunch. Nice place, lots of light and good service. I had the cioppino, which was excellent, though the portion was a little on the small side given the price. Enjoyed it though, and I would go back. More

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leigh l
oaklad,ca
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

cosy,friendly, friendly service, unique menu--delightful space More

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PATTY M
San Jose, California
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2011

We didn't have a reservation but they managed to fit us in. This food was absolutely wonderful. We'll be returning, I'm sure. More

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LVIEJO
Carson City, Nevada
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2011

This Cafe is a real gem on the North Coast of CA. Carolyn and her staff,Maritha included, run a tight ship.The menu will please just about everyone-turly with North Coast flavor; the beverage list is pleasing and well presented. The background music enhanced the dining experience. More

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brodmktg
New Jersey
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17 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

If you could combine the food at the Moosse Cafe with the much nicer decor, ambience and lighting of the nearby Cafe Beaujolais, I'd give them both a Very Good. But the lighting, close proximity of the tables and poor choices for artwork at the Moosse kept me from rating it higher. More

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DougP39
San Jose, California
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011

The ambiance and portions seem more suited to a tea room than a restaurant. The food was fresh and flavorful except for the homemade strawberry ice cream which was without strawberry taste. Don't go here hungry, my sandwich came with a "small Caesar Salad" which wasn't much bigger than a teaspoon. More

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Mendo2CA
California, USA
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2011

We have been dining at the Moosse Cafe for years, visiting about once a month this year. It is consistently our favorite restaurant in Mendocino. The food is excellent. The menu is creative and varies enough to keep us coming back. The service is very good and the staff are friendly. It's a small restaurant so seating is cozy. There... More

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secluded
Brookline, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011

A local (and tripadvisor reviews) told us this was considered one of the best restaurants in Mendocino, but we found the food inconsistent. Some dishes were great, but some had significant flaws. We expected better, given the reputation and the not-cheap prices. The space is lovely and the service is friendly. Specifics: The grilled fruit salad would have been very... More

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