Point Arena

My Mexican Restaurant (update), Point Arena, CA., 8/22/24

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building – 206 Main St, Point Arena, CA 95468
We visited the Mexican Restaurant in Point Arena in Nov. of 2023 and had a fine meal so we popped in for a snack.  I noticed it’s now “My” Mexican Restaurant but you’ll know it when you see the “Uneda Meat Market” sign on the building.  The place hasn’t changed except that in addition to the radio on the TV was also playing and unmuted.  It’s a small place with little staff -one in front and one in the kitchen.  Things are made to order and are of good quality.  I will gladly stop by them again when in need of a Mexican food fix.

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Mexican Restaurant, Point Arena, CA., 11/2/23

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Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican food with many parts house made.  It was a small place with half dozen tables and doing a healthy take out business    They serve no alcoholic beverages and charge an extra fee to pay with a credit card.  Service was efficient and friendly. If you find yourself in the Mendocino area and want a tasty Mexican fix, this would be a great choice. Continue reading →

Izakaya Gama, Point Arena, CA., 11/1/23

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entrance – 150 Main St, Point Arena, CA 95468

Gama calls itself a coastal Izakaya, which is a type of Japanese pub where small plates are served with alcoholic beverages.   They have a large sake list as well as beer.  The good sized space was divided into two rooms by a short light wood divider.  One side has the bar seating and the other has tables.  Music was in the background and lots of windows brought in even more light than the already bright house lights.  Service tried to be helpful but our server hadn’t worked there long enough to know a lot about the food.   I was surprised that they bill themselves as highlighting local products but only one locally caught fish was on the menu.  The pair that were behind the opening were seasoned restaurant people with a desire to bring Japanese flavors to the area.   I’m not sure if it was having a server new to the place without good experience to guide us or that Japanese cuisine is mild in flavor, but this felt like an off night.  I think the place has much more potential than what we saw.   Continue reading →

Franny’s Cup and Saucer, Point Arena, CA., 7/8/22

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building – 213 Main St., Point Arena, CA, 95468

Franny’s Cup and Saucer is a tiny shop on the main street of Point Arena.  There is no seating inside or out but don’t drive by because it’s filled with wonderful bakery treats.  It was opened in April 2006 by Franny and her mom who is an experienced, professional baker.  Franny bakes too but she also has picked out some trinkets to sell and fill out their small space.  They have sweet and savory baked goods as well as coffee and tea, but all items are to go.  They are open Wed – Sun and accept only cash or check.  If you are in the area, definitely go by.  We sampled a salted caramel pecan brownie and an oatmeal anzac cookie.   The cookie was huge, crisp, thick and filled with oatmeal, raisins and lots of other flavors.  The brownie was very fudgy and moist with nicely roasted pecans on top and inside.  The texture was great as was the flavor.  Can’t wait to go back and try more items. Continue reading →

Rollerville Café, Point Arena, CA., 3/12/22

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building – 22900 Shoreline Hwy, Point Arena, CA 95468

Rollerville Café is a classic café serving lunch and breakfast in Point Arena, CA.   It opened in 2007 and is adjacent to a Lighthouse Pointe Resort that both claim to be the last stop before going to Hawaii and for fueling up to tour the nearby lighthouse attraction.  The interior is small but there is a patio with additional seating outside.  Some of the well spaced tables have fun salt & pepper sets as decorations.  There was faint music in the background – possible a radio in the kitchen and plenty of light in the room from all the windows.  There were daily specials for breakfast and lunch but serving time seemed to be divided by 11:00 am or noon on the weekend.  Service was friendly and efficient. It’s worth a visit. Continue reading →