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Little River Inn

4.4(210)
Restaurant

About

Little River Inn offers a bright, airy dining experience with garden views just steps from the Mendocino Coast. The restaurant serves standout seafood and breakfast dishes, including highly praised clam chowder and rockfish, all paired with a well-priced wine list by the half bottle.

The inn combines historic charm with modern comfort, featuring over sixty rooms with ocean views, fireplaces, and luxurious tubs. Its event spaces, like Abalone Hall, provide a scenic, turnkey setting ideal for business gatherings and corporate retreats amidst coastal redwoods and ocean vistas.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners with ocean views
  • Team breakfasts & casual offsites
  • Multi-night corporate retreats with coastal charm

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Setting
Garden views from a bright, airy dining room
The restaurant offers a light and open atmosphere with views overlooking the inn’s garden, creating a peaceful backdrop for business meals. While ocean views are limited to the bar area, the garden setting provides a distinctive, tranquil
Culinary Quality
Highly praised seafood and regional dishes
Known for standout dishes like clam chowder, rockfish, and bolognese, the menu delivers flavors that have impressed guests accustomed to luxury dining. The food quality consistently earns high marks for taste and portion size.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 210 reviews