Gnar Bar — Restaurant in California

I’ve been holding onto this review for a minute as I got choked up writing it 😢. Got to stop and try a fun new addition to our exemplary culinary choices, this one was in Mendocino, the Gnar Bar. It's in a great location that’s had many different choices in its history, I’m not sure any was more interesting. It was my last lunch with my boy before he left for college. As we entered we were greeted with an amazing selection of drink choices and I chose the milk tea. Next was the cold selection of ready made choices like seaweed salad, california rolls and more. Then comes the hot counter. I'm a corn fan and adored the cheese corn. The chicken sandwich was tasty too. They specially made the deep fried salmon roll for us, it was fresh and full flavored. The spam musubi was fantastic, my son's first experience with this dietary staple. It’s a great people watching spot. Great service, we will be back.

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Just dropped here for grabbing lunch. We were willing to wait for 30 mins for our order.

The person taking the order just walks away in the middle of writing down our order. Thanks for being rude 👍 Don’t know why this place is so highly rated

Edited to reply to Debra “from HR” -

We waited for a really long time in line to have our order taken at the counter. I would say about 20 mins. We were informed that the waiting time is 30 minutes for the Tofu order, we said “yes” we can wait, when the cashier on the counter walks away midway of taking your order and doesn’t come back for another 5 minutes leaving us clueless, that is rude behavior and not me being “impatient”. So do not judge me or conclude otherwise. I know it was the Memorial Day weekend and I was willing to wait and waited for a...

We’ve visited 4 times now and I’ve been meaning to leave a review since the first visit. What a welcome addition to Mendocino! The food is delicious, reasonably priced, a close walking distance to the beach and headlands, and the service is warm friendly.

They have a great selection of grab and go takeaway- both hot and cold. Or you can order off the menu. We’ve tried the: kimchi, edamame, rainbow roll, basil friend rice, lemongrass chicken, chicken karage, sticky wings, and spam musubi- all delicious! I’d say the standouts were the sticky wings and lemongrass chicken, but nothing disappointed. All fresh and flavorful!

Gnar Bar is now our family’s go to spot. Even our more “discerning” teenagers’ palates approve. Keep it up Gnar Bar! You guys have a good...