Ledford House (update), Albion, CA., 5/8/24

exterior – 3000 CA-1, Albion, CA 95410

Ledford House was visited in July of 2022.  The basic set up hasn’t changed much except that the large sign out front by the road blew down in recent storms and hasn’t been replaced.  That visit we ordered a la carte but this time we tried their Bistro Special menu which is a 3-course meal for just $35 that changes daily.  The same couple, Tony and Lisa Geer run the place and she was in the kitchen while he welcomed us and showed us to a lovely window table.  However, he is the breadmaker. The wine list features many local wines at a moderate price point and there is a full bar.  The view from every white cloth covered table is lovely with the Pacific Ocean rippling over the many rocks and providing the place with a good breeze.  They are open Wed – Sun and if you find yourself anywhere near Mendocino I’d make a reservation to dine here. Continue reading

The Ledford House Restaurant, Albion, CA, 7/6/22

entrance – 3000 N. Highway 1, Albion, CA, 95410

The Ledford House Restaurant is south of Mendocino on a bluff overlooking the Pacific ocean.  They can serve 65-90 people in 2 adjacent dining rooms that both are lined with windows looking through to the coastline.  It is owned by a couple Tony and Lisa Geer, where she manages the kitchen and he the front of the house.  The cuisine is influenced by southern France and the Mediterranean with an emphasis on using sustainable sources.  Open Wed – Sun for dinner, they have nightly live music but not sure when it begins as it wasn’t happening when we were there, but we were in early.  In addition to the menu, they have a 3-course bistro special and nightly appetizer and entree specials.  There is a full bar with seating and people were eating there too.  Both rooms had fireplaces and piped-in music in the background. There was plenty of parking out front and tables somewhere outside.  Inside had open windows.  Staff were all friendly and efficient.  It’s not a wow place just good solid food with fun choices. Continue reading