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This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.
Hours
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3000 CA-1, Albion, CA 95410
Phone: (707) 937-0282
Website: http://www.ledfordhouse.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Shreyansi Singhal
Can’t say enough good things about Ledford. From the ambience and beautiful vibes to the incredibly delicious food, everything was perfect. The service was absolutely fantastic—so warm and inviting.
We celebrated our 5th anniversary and they surprised us with champagne, which made the evening feel even more special. Such a classy place. It truly has my heart, and we’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe celebrated our 5th anniversary and they surprised us with champagne, which made the evening feel even more special. Such a classy place. It truly has my heart, and we’ll definitely be back.
Monet Thomas
Went to Ledford House on our final night on the coast and it was a highlight of the trip. I had the Bistro Special which is a daily 3 course meal which changes every day. The fish cakes were delicious and I also enjoyed the roasted beets salad.
… moreJen White
My wife and I have been to many fancy restaurants, but this one takes the cake. As soon as we walk in, they wished us a happy anniversary and sat us in one of the best seats available, at an ocean view window table. In addition, they offered us complimentary champagne for our anniversary. Tim was our waiter and he was one cool guy. We had a blast with him and he was always attentive and made sure we we’re full satisfied. The food was incredible. We had potato arugula soup, potato parsnip pot pie, a vegetarian tart, potato gnocchi, broccolini, bread, desert and amazing drinks. I highly recommend the Espresso Martini. As vegetarians we were highly satisfied with our meals. If I could, I’d rate Ledford a 10/10. Thank you for making our anniversary so special and a night to remember for the rest of our lives. Tim, we hope to see you again next time we come!!!
… moreCarmina Lindogan
We have been here a few times now and I really enjoy it. It is a little over 10 minute drive from the town of Mendocino. The bistro special is a really good deal. The menu changes daily and is $35 for a 3 course meal.
Tony the owner/maître d’ is so kind and welcoming. We’ve celebrated birthdays here and it’s always acknowledged. The homemade bread they give you is amazing. The duck pate is delicious. I enjoy a lot of the sauces for the dishes like the steak au poivre.
The view is spectacular. It actually reminds me of the view at the restaurant at The Harbor House Inn. They are also dog friendly on the heated patio.
… moreTony the owner/maître d’ is so kind and welcoming. We’ve celebrated birthdays here and it’s always acknowledged. The homemade bread they give you is amazing. The duck pate is delicious. I enjoy a lot of the sauces for the dishes like the steak au poivre.
The view is spectacular. It actually reminds me of the view at the restaurant at The Harbor House Inn. They are also dog friendly on the heated patio.
Tiana
Disappointing Service Experience at an Otherwise Beautiful Location
We visited Ledford House for dinner last night. The setting is undeniably lovely — ocean views, a charming flower garden, and a tranquil atmosphere. We arrived at 6:50 for a 7:00 PM reservation and were told our table would be ready right on time, even though we noticed several empty tables. Not a problem — we enjoyed a short walk in the garden and took some photos.
We requested sparkling water, but still water was brought instead. To their credit, the front man noticed and quickly replaced it.
Soon after, we were served bread, olives, and butter. I noticed that my fork was visibly dirty. When I pointed it out, the server wordlessly replaced it with a fork from a nearby table — no apology, no acknowledgment, which felt off for a place of this level.
For appetizers, I had the corn chowder, which was delicious. My husband ordered oysters — unfortunately, three of them were not properly detached from the shell, and each of them had shell fragments. Properly shucked oysters should be clean and effortless to enjoy. This lack of care in preparation is surprising at this price point, though the oysters themselves were fresh and flavorful.
Things went downhill with the main course. I ordered the eggplant Wellington — the dish was enjoyable, but the garnishes (potatoes and broccolini) were served cold, and the bell pepper sauce lacked seasoning. A more refined plate would have arrived hot and well-balanced in flavor.
My husband’s steak, however, was the real issue. One side was severely overcooked and charred, while the other side lacked any sear at all — clearly, the chef had overcooked one side and avoided flipping it to maintain the internal temperature. Still, one-third of the steak was well done — and they served it anyway. In a fine dining restaurant, such a steak should never leave the kitchen. Quality control from the chef or expeditor should have caught this.
My husband took one bite and left the steak on the edge of the table, cut side up — a universal sign something’s wrong. Yet, no one approached us for quite a while. The server, however, looked right at it, made eye contact with me, but did not come over. In professional service, servers are expected to check back within 3–5 minutes of delivering entrées to ensure everything is satisfactory — especially if there’s a clear visual cue that something is wrong.
Eventually, I had to wave to get his attention. When my husband explained the issue, the server responded: “What do you want me to do?” That’s not an acceptable response in any restaurant, let alone a fine dining establishment. Staff should be trained to offer a solution — replace the dish, offer an alternative, or involve a manager — without placing the burden on the guest to propose a remedy.
The situation escalated when the server took the plate and instead of going directly to the kitchen, he stopped at another table to chat. At that point, my husband chose to cancel the replacement, since I had nearly finished my meal. The server then commented: “Don’t worry, it didn’t ruin my day.” — an oddly self-centered and unprofessional remark.
We ordered dessert and coffee to close the evening. Dessert was delightful, but the coffee arrived without a spoon, was not hot enough and tasted mediocre at best.
Throughout the experience, the front man — who was stationed directly across from our table — never once checked in, noticed the returned plate, or addressed us. In fine dining, floor staff are expected to remain attentive and proactive, especially when things clearly go awry.
In summary, while the setting remains beautiful, the level of service has dropped noticeably. A restaurant cannot rely on ambience alone — attention to detail, professionalism, and thoughtful service are the pillars of fine dining. Sadly, none of these were upheld during our visit. It was deeply disappointing.
… moreWe visited Ledford House for dinner last night. The setting is undeniably lovely — ocean views, a charming flower garden, and a tranquil atmosphere. We arrived at 6:50 for a 7:00 PM reservation and were told our table would be ready right on time, even though we noticed several empty tables. Not a problem — we enjoyed a short walk in the garden and took some photos.
We requested sparkling water, but still water was brought instead. To their credit, the front man noticed and quickly replaced it.
Soon after, we were served bread, olives, and butter. I noticed that my fork was visibly dirty. When I pointed it out, the server wordlessly replaced it with a fork from a nearby table — no apology, no acknowledgment, which felt off for a place of this level.
For appetizers, I had the corn chowder, which was delicious. My husband ordered oysters — unfortunately, three of them were not properly detached from the shell, and each of them had shell fragments. Properly shucked oysters should be clean and effortless to enjoy. This lack of care in preparation is surprising at this price point, though the oysters themselves were fresh and flavorful.
Things went downhill with the main course. I ordered the eggplant Wellington — the dish was enjoyable, but the garnishes (potatoes and broccolini) were served cold, and the bell pepper sauce lacked seasoning. A more refined plate would have arrived hot and well-balanced in flavor.
My husband’s steak, however, was the real issue. One side was severely overcooked and charred, while the other side lacked any sear at all — clearly, the chef had overcooked one side and avoided flipping it to maintain the internal temperature. Still, one-third of the steak was well done — and they served it anyway. In a fine dining restaurant, such a steak should never leave the kitchen. Quality control from the chef or expeditor should have caught this.
My husband took one bite and left the steak on the edge of the table, cut side up — a universal sign something’s wrong. Yet, no one approached us for quite a while. The server, however, looked right at it, made eye contact with me, but did not come over. In professional service, servers are expected to check back within 3–5 minutes of delivering entrées to ensure everything is satisfactory — especially if there’s a clear visual cue that something is wrong.
Eventually, I had to wave to get his attention. When my husband explained the issue, the server responded: “What do you want me to do?” That’s not an acceptable response in any restaurant, let alone a fine dining establishment. Staff should be trained to offer a solution — replace the dish, offer an alternative, or involve a manager — without placing the burden on the guest to propose a remedy.
The situation escalated when the server took the plate and instead of going directly to the kitchen, he stopped at another table to chat. At that point, my husband chose to cancel the replacement, since I had nearly finished my meal. The server then commented: “Don’t worry, it didn’t ruin my day.” — an oddly self-centered and unprofessional remark.
We ordered dessert and coffee to close the evening. Dessert was delightful, but the coffee arrived without a spoon, was not hot enough and tasted mediocre at best.
Throughout the experience, the front man — who was stationed directly across from our table — never once checked in, noticed the returned plate, or addressed us. In fine dining, floor staff are expected to remain attentive and proactive, especially when things clearly go awry.
In summary, while the setting remains beautiful, the level of service has dropped noticeably. A restaurant cannot rely on ambience alone — attention to detail, professionalism, and thoughtful service are the pillars of fine dining. Sadly, none of these were upheld during our visit. It was deeply disappointing.
Nora Rabah Rodden
Beautiful views – really can’t be beat! Service was very good too. I personally thought the food was good but nothing extraordinary. I got the market fish (salmon) which was cooked well but I found the flavor a tad lacking. We also got the brownie and ice cream for dessert which is usually my favorite, but for some reason I really didn’t like this one. Overall pretty expensive, but I think you’re paying for the views!
… moreAndrew Roberts
Great restaurant with a great view. I’ll say it is pricey but everything was fabulous!
I did the three course bistro special. It came with a blackberry salad, Gnocchi with rabbit sausage, and a chocolate crème dessert.
All three were fantastic!
My wife got the filet, it was cooked perfect and overall she liked it. The seasoning used on top was different but good she said.
We ordered and shared a bottle of wine. You get more instead of buying by the glass. Plus what you don’t drink you can take back with you.
It’s worth the visit!
… moreI did the three course bistro special. It came with a blackberry salad, Gnocchi with rabbit sausage, and a chocolate crème dessert.
All three were fantastic!
My wife got the filet, it was cooked perfect and overall she liked it. The seasoning used on top was different but good she said.
We ordered and shared a bottle of wine. You get more instead of buying by the glass. Plus what you don’t drink you can take back with you.
It’s worth the visit!
Maureen Swartfager
This place was recommended by our friends to celebrate my birthday. The food was excellent! The staff was great. The fog was in, so we didn’t have a view of the ocean. I imagine sunsets are amazing from this restaurant. The interior is somewhat dated, but it was fine.
… moreKit Veerkamp
We’ve dined twice here over the last 2 years and both times, everything was fabulous…the cocktails, food, service and the ambiance!! Last night we started with cocktails and baked oysters, followed by a beet salad. For our mains, we ordered the duck breast and cassoulet. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and my cassoulet (a French white bean stew with duck confit, sausage and rabbit) was a perfect savory dish for the rainy, cold weather we’re having right now. The staff are attentive and courteous and as everyone mentions, you cannot beat the ocean views from almost anywhere inside the restaurant. We will be back again next trip.
… moreManuel Navedo
Found this place by chance searching on Resy. Did a reservation not expecting much, even though reviews were solid. Came to the place about 30 minutes before reservation, yet they sat us in a nice window table with an amazing view of the Pacific. Most tables have this amazing view. The service was friendly, on time and helpful. The food was amazing. I ordered the Filet Mignon, and I cannot remember when I had such a great piece of meat. It was tender almost to the point to melt in my mouth. The outside was charred but the inside was almost butter. I had it medium-rare. The shank was superb too. The vegetables and potatoes were super tasty and complemented the proteins nicely. The restaurant will be a superb alternative for anyone visiting the Mendocino area. I cannot recommend enough.
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