We had the most wonderful meal and enjoyed the company of the owner and cook. Jerry and Sarah Ewen from "The Beach House Inn" told us about this place. We met them there and had the greatest time ever. The food was great and the company was even better. We had a great view of the boats and the seals... more

Absolutely the worst salmon dinner I've ever had! First of all, I ordered a "grilled" salmon. This salmon was cooked in a pan. The cook later explained that they don't grill because it's too messy on the grill! He said that he intends to have the word "grilled" removed from the menu. They could have told me that when I... more

We decided to dine at this place on the recommendation of our motel manager and what a mistake it was! The salad was ok but the rest of the food was the most bland and tasteless I have ever eaten. If thats "Italian", I would rather eat a can of Spaghettios. To add insult to injury,they served my beer warm.... more

My wife and I stopped by Fort Bragg on our journey up the coast and drove down to the harbor. Carine's Fish Grotto was first place we saw entering in. We stopped, saw that it was very small, aged (which is not a problem with us) and went inside. We were greeted and seated (yes they say take a seat... more

On a trip through Fort Bragg my family and I happened into Carine's Fish Grotto. It was one of the most unexpectedly delicious meals we've ever had! Having had a lot of seafood dishes in San Francisco, we were ready for something a little different. Boy, did we find it at Carine's! Having ordered our meal, "Mama" came out of... more

We were on our honeymoon and saw the sign that said fine dining...perfect, right? We walked in and were told to sit wherever we wanted. There isn't much choice when every table is covered with KMart red and white table cloth then covered by a dirty clear plastic that I tried not to touch. We ordered the crab cakes and... more

I walked in and was greeted by Mama. Chalk board had specials with no prices. Menu was extremely expensive. Only reasonable item was the hamburger. I ordered the Captains platter. 19.99. Another review said bread was safeway I don't think even that good. My "platter" came... shrimp,scallops and cod (??). That was it. No slaw or even fries. Never had... more

Should you find yourself in Noyo Harbour then call in to Carine's. Being from the UK we have bad associations with the description Grotto attached to anything near the sea, but this spectre was laid to to rest at last. Carine's is a real Italian experience, complete with family welcome, and food like Mama used to make, because she still... more

As soon as you walk in this place (which doesn't look much from the outside) you are treated like one of the family. 'Mama' and her sons will guide you through the menu, and make suggestions about what's good that day. The clam chowder and the meatballs are dishes they are particularly proud of, and deservedly so! Mama will do... more