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MacCallum House
Everything about the MacCallum House Restaurant and Grey Whale Bar & Café is warm and inviting, from the sunny wrap-around porch to the convivial bar and romantic fire lit dining rooms. Combining the town's charm, history, local life and flavors into one tasty package, the "Mac" is a great starting point for getting to know Mendocino. An exceptional staff makes you feel as if you've been invited over to dinner by friends.
In the restaurant dinners are served in the former library, graced by two river-stone fireplaces, candles and garden flowers on the tables or, informally, in the sunporch café.
All food is prepared to order with an emphasis on the use of sustainable meats and seafood along with organic produce to create delicious fresh cuisine.
The food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring local and regional bottles at reasonable prices.
There is a full bar and innovative cocktail list with seasonal cocktails and creative concoctions.
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24 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 24 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(12)
- romantic(11)
- fit for foodies(8)
- neighborhood gem(8)
- scenic view(6)
- notable wine list(5)
MacCallum House Reviews List
Review 1 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food good wait-staff needs training
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"while the food was good the wait-staff needs training: reaching in front of diner to pour water; the maitre d' seems to be an errand runner and doesn't know much about the menu or wine list. there are plenty of other places for fine dining in Mendocino..."
Dined on 04/19/2013
1999
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Review 2 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything was good until
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was good until our entree came. We took a little long with our appetizers so when the rack of lamb (especially) came, you could see the fat starting to solidify. My husband's sturgeon's sauce had a film over it (sitting too long under the heating lamp in the I think). I insisted having the rack of lamb redone cos of the fat and the meat was over cooked. I had to wait 1/2hr while my husband ate."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The Cafe Beats the Restaurant Here!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service in the restaurant was not as friendly or attentive as in the cafe! Food is the same, except fot the tasting menu. Salads are wonderful. Vegetarian options slim. However, in the cafe they feature great sieds that a vegetarian can make a nice meal out of... I highly rec one of the tables in the cafe...airy, views, unpretentious!
Since we did not order wines or expensive dishes...wonder if that made the service poor....we did order the 29 dollar saffron rissotto, and it was not worth the money.
Disappointing.
We'll stick to the great options in the cafe here!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2005
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Review 4 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This quaint little place is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This quaint little place is tucked under a hotel in an old-style home in Mendocino. The service was top-notch and they took care of me on a day that I wasn't feeling particularly well. The food was just incredible: a risotto that had a great balance of flavors with just enough acid, a steak cooked to a perfect medium rare with a sauce that helps it be better, with out stealing the show itself. The desert was just as good. We love this place and we always look forward to our yearly visit."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A Contrarian View of a Popular Spot
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Considering we were the only people in the restaurant at 8:00 PM, the ambiance rating may not be fair. We ordered the popular fried chicken from the cafe menu which was fine, but uninspiring, as well as a special, a duck ragu that had just a hint of duck and lots of different vegetables. There was no discernible sauce. The staff was warm, welcoming and accommodating, but that didn't make up for the rather dismal evening."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2007
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Review 6 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved Room 2 the McCallum House
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"McCallum House was perfect for our romantic getaway. The best for me was the huge claw foot tub. Fantastic!!!!!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 7 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The cuisine is excellent,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The cuisine is excellent, however portions are very large. A salad could have sufficed for an entire meal!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, however,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service, however, the staff tends to run around too much although the restaurant was not even half full. It was disturbing to the otherwise romantic ambiance. Food was good, but not great or innovative. Wine list used local varity. We stayed at the hotel and had a very good breakfast there."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our table was okay. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our table was okay. Food okay. There were two nice tables near the fireplace that the hostess said were reserved. No one was seated at them during our meal. I later heard her tell a customer that they did not reserve tables!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
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Review 10 for MacCallum House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a treat for us- as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a treat for us- as a Valentines Day- weekend dinner. The food(oysters, roast duck and crab cakes) was well prepared with excellent presentation and we were set in a corner table- quiet except for the traffic on the way to the kitchen. The wait staff was very attentive but not intrusive."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for MacCallum House
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate