Saw Shop Bistro
The best restaurant in Lake County serves a California-cuisine menu of wild salmon and rack of lamb, as well as a small-plates menu of sushi, lobster tacos, Kobe-beef burgers and flatbread pizzas. Laid-back atmosphere, too. Reservations recommended.
Angelina’s Bakery & Espresso
The best baked goodies in Clear Lake, especially the giant decadent muffins and gooey cinnamon rolls. Also makes sandwiches to order and serves savory pastries. The coffee is the real McCoy, with a caffeine kick tha…
Kaz Winery
A cult favorite, supercool Kaz is about blends: whatever is in the organic vineyards goes into the wine – and they’re blended at crush, not during fermentation. Expect lesser-known varietals like Tannat and Lenoir, …
CINEMA IN CLEAR LAKE
Lakeport Auto Movies
Lakeport is home to one of the few surviving and wonderfully nostalgic drive-in movie theaters, with showings on Friday and Saturday nights.
Langtry Estate Vineyards
This winery has a stunning location on a hilltop overlooking the lake with picnic tables available for anyone who wants to pack a lunch. Visitors can opt for a wine tasting of six wines, a tasting plus tour, a viney…
Clear Lake State Park
Four miles from Kelseyville, on the lake’s southern shore, this park is idyllic and gorgeous, with hiking trails, fishing, boating and camping. The bird-watching is extraordinary. The visitor center has natural hist…
Studebaker’s Coffee House
A friendly, old-style diner with plenty of character, from black-and-white checker linoleum floors to old photos on the wall. Great sandwiches, including vegetarian options, plus Mexican fare such as quesadillas and…
Old World Tavern
Appropriately named, this place has an authentic ye olde pub atmosphere with its exposed brick walls and wood-paneled bar. Pub grub includes surf-and-turf options, gourmet burgers and peasant pie for the vegetarians…
Park Place
Simple but right on the waterfront, come to this bright and completely unpretentious eatery for basics like pasta, burgers and pizza made from sustainable, local produce at great prices. A local favorite.
Wildhurst
Looking like a Western movie set, downtown Kelseyville is where family-owned winery tasting rooms such as Wildhurst (tasting free) rustle beside hardware stores, soda fountains and cafes.
Kelsey Creek Brewing
A ‘hop’-ping fun local’s scene with excellent craft beer, peanut shells on the floor and a bring-your-own-food, bring-your-dog kind of laid-back vibe.
Farmers Market
An excellent farmers market selling delicious locally produced organic produce, as well as honey, preserves, fresh flowers, cheese and baked goodies.
Brassfield Estate
Remote, stunning Tuscan villa in the unique High Valley appellation surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens.