Highland Dell Lodge Restaurant

Had a wonderful experience there. Service is the key for me, and it was excellent. Our meals were very tasty, and the apple strudel is the best I've ever had. I love the Dell!! Service: 5 Location: 5

A quiet weekend on the Russian River after the Summer crowds have gone. Could not have asked for more. Kudos to great staff. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Great view, Romantic, Quiet

The Highland Dell is amazing. Even without the incredible views of the river and opportunities to see amazing sunsets against a stunning backdrop of the redwoods. The food is authentic German with great care in the flavors and presentation, but my favorite part of this place is the option to cozy up with a few pals at the bar or enjoy dinner with a large group of friends in the huge main room. It’s a great place to see friends, meet new people and listen to live music.

What a gem! Already looking forward to returning. Reservation made online and the couple times I called with a question the phone was answered by a friendly woman. Large parking lot right outside the hotel, check in was easy. Rather than having a dingy dated look that some hotels have, Highland has a vintage old world charm to it. I was pleasantly surprised by how bright and beautiful our room was! Hardwood floors, bright clean walls and crisp white bedding on the queen bed. The shower was bright and clean as well, with decent water pressure! We had a balcony overlooking the river to enjoy coffee and a book. Theres a large smart TV you can log into your Hulu, HBO, etc on. My only two wishes would be a mini fridge and a sheer curtain layer for light and privacy (they have blackout curtains great for sleeping in), but these aren 't important enough to ding any stars. We dined with them and oh my goodness the service, food, and ambiance were great. We sat on the deck but the dining hall is stunning with its sky high ceiling and beautiful wood beam design. Partner got the Jaegerspaetzle and I got the Goulash beef stew, both were divine. They also have a full bar. What made the dinner extra special was our warm friendly server Jo. What a sweetheart! She was genuinely touched by our anniversary and she shared local recommendations. She checked on us often to make sure we were happy and didn 't need anything. Thank you Jo! They have a breakfast buffet that was honestly the best I 've ever had for a complimentary breakfast. Great coffee, toasts, bagels, croissants, fruit, yogurt, meat and cheese cuts (apparently very European), hardboiled eggs cooked to perfection. This runs 8am to 10am. Lastly, there are great spots within short walking/driving distance. We walked ~5 mins down to the river where families and ducks played. We visited Armstrong Redwood Forest which was absolutely beautiful. Find the redwood theater for a quiet place to sit and read. We had lunch and window shopped in Guernville and dinner at the Boho Manor which is a 2 min walk from the hotel. Excellent all around, will be returning!

The owners are very kind and warm. The food is delicious and authentic. They have a relaxed and peaceful environment with great service.