Kyle Frazier

One of the most spectacular sunset locations you will find at a restaurant anywhere in the world. The setting above the mouth of the Russian River is truly stunning. We’ve had dinner and or drinks here several times and the food and service has always been top-notch. The drive from here to Bodega Bay is also breathtaking. It’s about 20 mins from Bodega and Guerneville so accessible from either direction. Highly recommend. Also, there is a pay phone here for unknown reason. I can’t think of another I have run across in the past few years.

Jeff Holman

River’s End is one of those rare spots that actually lives up to the view. Perched above the Russian River where it meets the Pacific, it’s the kind of place you plan a whole day around — sunsets here are unreal. The food’s just as good: fresh, creative, and clearly made with care. Service is warm but unpretentious, and the whole vibe feels like a perfect Northern California escape.

lynn harvin

Everyone especially Gabriel was warm, friendly and helpful. Bartenders and servers were exceptional! Our house was perfect. The views were too!! We had the filet mignon and salmon. Both melted in your mouth and the sides were delicious too

+1

Maria B

It was such an emotional day for me that I didn’t even take any pictures! 😄 The place is truly beautiful — all those photos with the stunning views are real. The ambiance is perfect: elegant but not pretentious, cozy but not too simple. I booked this restaurant for my husband’s birthday dinner after a long trip, and we weren’t disappointed! We ordered the 3-course dinner — everything was delicious. I especially loved the tuna tacos and the halibut, and the dessert was wonderful too. The service was exceptional, but I want to give a special thanks to Evan! He was amazing not only at his job, but after finishing his long shift, he helped us to start our rental car when the battery died right at the top of the hill ))) Thank you so much, Evan! It’s not just about that polite, professional “cold friendliness” you often see in service — it’s about genuine human warmth and kindness, which is so rare nowadays. Thank you, thank you to the entire team! I’ll never forget this day 😁💛

Shana Ganter

We rented the cypress room, with views of the Russian River to our left and the Pacific Ocean in front of us, amazing location! We watched sunsets from our bed! We also ate at the restaurant one night, great service, food is much better than expected.

Jack Feist

Absolutely phenomenal spot all around. Staying here was a fantastic experience. The room, staff, restaurant, and location all made the River's End a real can't-miss in California. The views were sublime, and the area was awe-inspiring.

Fred Burnside

Great restaurant for a special occasion. Beautiful view of the Russian River, Pacific Ocean, and wildlife. Great place to have a sunset dinner. I like the full service bar also.

Frika B

What an excellent establishment! We visited the restaurant bar on Saturday July 26th. Brian, the bartender, was super sweet and VERY knowledgeable with our drink orders. He prepared a delicious French 76, margarita and Old Fashion. We also ordered the clam chowder which was AMAZING!! I don’t even like clam chowder and it was fabulous! The chef must sprinkle crack on top. We also ordered the beet salad. Most beets taste like dirt. These did not. Far from it! I actually enjoyed the beets which is a miracle. We highly recommend this establishment. Beautiful location.

+2

Kerri

Stayed in 2 nights in surf cabin 2 and had dinner. I will return. I always enjoy the Cali coast but this place is special. Excellent accommodations, private, quiet, amazing views! Opening the windows each night and listening to the waves was perfect. Temps were fabulous. I really enjoyed having the fireplace. Sunsets on the balcony were fabulous! Dinner was great. Only suggestion I would make is offer a breakfast for guest like a B and B. Don’t hesitate to book here. This place has me looking at Jenner real estate.

Sarah Spivey

We stayed at the Headlands House and had dinner at Rivers End restaurant. The Headlands House has a view unlike no other! Beautiful view of the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean with wild life to watch. The food at the restaurant was top notch! All of the staff the owner were very friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend the restaurant and lodging and hope to return!

DJ

Views of the river and ocean were spectacular. We stayed in cabin 3 the pearl and had dinner at the restaurant our last night. What a delicious and memorable treat! Most vegetarian meals are an afterthought; the Vegetable Napoleon was a celebration of in season Carrots, asparagus, peas, Brussels and more and was delightful! Loved it!

Eve Page

PERCH Cabin #1 Review Note to customers: Please drive slowly. The speed limit is 25 mph in Bodega Bay. Deer and other wild life are depending on you driving slower than you normally would. It's very hard to see around the curves and the deer camouflage against the hill side. The GREAT: Gabriel was wonderful to work with. The location was perfect. The view was fabulous. The bed was super comfy. The WiFi password was room specific (great internet security feature). I would definitely consider coming here again or giving a hotel stay as a special gift to family members. This cabin is on my top two hotel rooms I have ever stayed at! This felt like a much needed once in a lifetime experience (hoping to come here again, though). The BAD: The price of the desserts were shockingly high ($18/ea - if you don't have money to burn, you'll want to check dessert prices before ordering!) The restaurant did not have plant milk nor a Vegan dessert available. I would have ordered two coffees but plant milk was not available. I learned after consumption that the non-dairy creamer powder in the cabin room was not Vegan; it's made with milk solids. Areas that could be IMPROVED upon: put a washable throw rug on the carpet (hotel carpet will feel gross to some guests), have an ice maker available for guests (I couldn't freeze my ice packs and didn't have ice available), add a small microwave in the room to reheat restaurant left-overs, and add an accessible outlet near the bed.

This is a review for the restaurant. Location is amazing location above where the Russian River meats the ocean. Food was enjoyable. We had the ahi tacos, clam chowder, ahi salad, and shrimp pasta. I would skip the clam chowder, as it was subpar. When celebrating a birthday, it is nice when restaurants bring you a free dessert. This place did not and lost a star for that. Prices are reasonable and they have a full bar where you can sit while waiting for your table or just go for a drink.

This will be a unique experience but worth it. We stayed in the Pearl Cabin 3. Upon entering you will probably feel underwhelmed as you just spent $300 to stay in a glorified shed. The bathroom was small and the bed took up most of the single room, but the view was well worth it. Plan to get a bottle of wine and enjoy watching the sunset. Location, location, location is the key here. You are paying for the experience and the view. Try it, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Moorissa Tjokro

Went there for dining only. Location of the restaurant couldn’t get better than it. We couldn’t see the sunset due to weather but if you could, go there before the sunset! Food had a great variety and was decent - we tried the clam chowder and duck rolls followed by the elk steak (recommended at rare or medium rare). The elk took about 40 mins to wait, but overall service was excellent. The bartender was particularly sweet and lovely!

+12

Julien Weber

I was really excited to try this restaurant because the reviews are glowing and make it sound great. Unfortunately my experience wasn’t so good. It started with a terrible parking situation. Their lot was full and they are a bit out of the town, where is one supposed to park? We ended up waiting for someone to leave to take their spot. Now I can forgive that if the food is good. But the food was kind of bad. It wasn’t inedible but for the price it was disappointing. We got the ceviche and the ahi tuna. The wine wasn’t great either. The atmosphere was nice, but more as a place to bring your parents than a date…