HARBOR HOUSE – Seafood
On a bluff above the Mendocino coast in Elk, the restaurant at Harbor House Inn cooks a nightly tasting menu built largely from what the property and the shoreline give up — farm rows, wild greens, seaweed off the rocks below. The kitchen leans Japanese in technique and Californian in ingredient: Dungeness crab with chawanmushi, black cod smoked over bay laurel, halibut grilled slowly with bush beans and smoked tomatoes, desserts turning on amazake custard and candy cap mushrooms. The Michelin Guide has recognised it with a star and a Green Star for sustainable gastronomy. Remote, deliberate, and worth the drive.
5600 South Highway 1,Elk, CA 95432 (561) 447-3000 https://www.theharborhouseinn.com/our-menu0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at HARBOR HOUSE
Dairy-Free at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dinner at the Harbor House. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 1 halal-tagged dish on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner, Dinner Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pairing and Lunch Beverage Pairing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner, Dinner Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pairing and Lunch Beverage Pairing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 1 low-sodium-tagged dish on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at HARBOR HOUSE
HARBOR HOUSE in Elk has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at HARBOR HOUSE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Menu | 59 g | 39.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Tasting Menus
- Lunch Menu - $150: Sample items: HH Ranch cucumber salad, Sourdough bread, Slowly-grilled halibut, House-made pork sausage, Amazake custard, Grilled zucchini cake Available at: lunch
- Dinner at the Harbor House - $350: Full Experience tasting menu. Sample items: Savory infusion of sea vegetables, Dungeness crab, Abalone poached in sake, Maitake mushroom, Black cod smoked over bay laurel, Lamb, Strawberries and amazake Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- In-Room Dinner - $175: Prix-fixe 6–7 dish family-style meal delivered to your room Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner
Beverage Pairings
- Lunch Beverage Pairing - $95: Curated wine and beverage pairings for lunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Dinner Beverage Pairing - $300: Curated wine and beverage pairings for dinner Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Dinner Hybrid Pairing - $225: A mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Dinner Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pairing - $125: Curated non-alcoholic infusions and juices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about HARBOR HOUSE
- Is HARBOR HOUSE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. HARBOR HOUSE has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including In-Room Dinner.
- What can I eat at HARBOR HOUSE on a dairy-free diet?
- In-Room Dinner carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does HARBOR HOUSE have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including In-Room Dinner and Dinner Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pairing.
- Is HARBOR HOUSE gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at HARBOR HOUSE?
- Lunch Menu, at roughly 39.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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