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The Moosse Cafe

390 Kasten St, The Blue Heron, Mendocino, CA 95460
707-937-4323
Ranked #3 of 16 restaurants in Mendocino
4.0 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Vegetarian, Californian
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Tracy, California, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We loved the romantic back patio that over looked their garden. The clam chowder was good and my husband enjoyed salmon paddies on a cucumber salad. YUMMY! More

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Danville, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Fresh well prepared meals with a beautiful garden. I wish it were a little more dim in the evening though, More

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See 2 more reviews by Reina C for Mendocino
California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Fresh, fresh, delicious - that's what you'll find at this little gem for lunch or dinner in the heart of Mendocino village. Ask for the window seat between the fireplace and the door, with a view of their charming little garden and the ocean. Then sit back and enjoy. More

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Redwood City, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is one of our go-to restaurants in Mendocino. The food is always fresh and reasonable. Boulliabase and rack of lamb are excellent. The menu is limited so walk by and check out the posted menu which changes regularly. This is a small place so if you want a table with a view call for reservations More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We always stop at the Moosse Cafe when in Mendocino. The food, staff and setting are wonderful.Beautiful gardens. Small menu but all selections are excellent. Good fuel for an afternoon walk along the many coastal trails. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Liked the staff, liked the garden view, and loved the Salad Trio for lunch: Farro with cucumber, red onion, olive; Curried chickpea, carrot, currant; Celery root rémoulade. Each one was intriguing and tasty, the combination of flavours was perfect. This is from their Spring menu, but if they make other foods like they make this salad, you can't go wrong. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A real culinary gem. Excellent varied menu reasonably priced and well executed by the chef and staff. Good wine list. Serving staff in front of the house was extremely friendly and informative about the menu and wine selections. A great dining experience. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Fabulous Food and they even have a menu for our dog!!! More

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See 3 more reviews by paskyfouts for Mendocino
Berkeley, CA
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Plainly elegant, great service (mostly) and excellent, fresh food, great cioppino. The staff was wonderful the other night, accommodating our little picky requests beautifully. There was a while there that we encountered a woman on the staff who was a bit testy and short but last night the young man at the desk couldn't have been more gracious and the... More

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Missouri
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We ate two of three dinners here while in Mendocino. Our first dinner, we both ordered cioppino. It was the best I have ever eaten! Delicately spiced, so you could taste the fennel. The salad was fresh butter lettuce with marinated fennel, citrus sections and goat cheese; also wonderful. The next night I had an asparagus salad with goat cheese... More

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