MacCallum House

We really loved this place, but the restaurant was shut on the night and morning we stayed. And eating in town is limited due to restaurants being closed on certain days. So microwave dinners it was

However, the room was amazing. We had the most incredible view of the ocean. The stairs to the room are a killer, but worth it.

We did the "tasting" for dinner which is a 5 course meal paired with wine or whiskey. We had done this before and it was really fun. Not so much this time. It started off fine, but between courses 3 and 4 there was suddenly a 45 minute wait. All told, the two of us were there 2.5 hours. When the check was delivered, it was a shocker to see an additional 30.875% tax was added to our bill. The 20% mandatory tip was added first, then that plus our meals were taxed at 7.875% (yes, the tip was taxed), then an additional 3% tax on just the meal for their hungry families program. We ate in Fort Bragg the next night and there were no additional fees. How was the food? It was okay. Loved the oysters, the duck was dry, but the rest was fine. So you decide- we won't be back-when the tip is mandatory, the service seems to suffer. And taxing a mandatory tip? Ummm, no.

We went for the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings (there is also a whiskey pairing option). The food was phenomenal and the service excellent. Costs about $175 per person to do this option (after tax and gratuity) but we enjoyed every minute of our leisurely 2 hour meal.

Very nice staff. Best dinner I have had in a while.

Someone in town recommended this place to us. We had noodles and fillet steak and they were so good. I like the ambience here with a beautiful architecture. Also, the staff were very friendly.