Location: Bodega Bay
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Find out what American restaurants to try in Bodega Bay. Bodega Bay is a town and census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,077 at the 2010 census. The town, located along State Route 1, is on the eastern side of Bodega Harbor, an inlet of Bodega Bay on the Pacific coast.
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10. Hazel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By mjmccoymd
A cute, family-run spot, very friendly service and generally tasty food. The octopus salad was the more disappointing choice of our meal. While the octopus itself was tender, there were too many competing flavors and items in the dish, drowning out the flavor of the octopus (including fennel, oranges, olives, peppers, and greens. Far too many muddled flavors...).The crab Benedict was much better, with a tasty hollandaise sauce and perfectly cooked potatoes. The pepperoni pizza was very good, and with a very thin crust that had good flavor. The mozzarella on top would have benefited from a bit more browning (top heat: perhaps another 10 seconds of doming).The wine list is decent, and the brunch cocktail option of a mimosa hit the spot just fine. $90 for two with tax & tip.
9. Howard's Cafe Bakery & Juice Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By nonnajudi
I was exploring Occidental around lunch time -- needing a place to relax, have some lunch and read my book. Howard's Cafe looked inviting -- a porch to sit, just enough energy to say "good food here." I was not disappointed. I had a salad -- enough to take half home -- and iced tea. I was encouraged to just sit as long as I wanted -- which I did. My only disappointment was that I wanted to bring my grandson back to sample their milkshakes and they were closed at 2:30.
8. Drake's Fireside Lounge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By designerlka
Our visit here was in the morning for Breakfast. Beautiful atmosphere, awesome view - even on the cloudy gray foggy morning that we were here. I so badly want to come back to try other items on the menu for other dining times. As well as experience the view at different times. Great service and overall lovely experience!
7. Bluewater Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By MarshBruce
Great breakfast idea for the weekends. Rather hidden away in the new Bodega Harbour South housing development. Bar downstairs. Food service downstairs and upstairs. The better view is upstairs. Good soup. Very nice sandwich for lunch.
6. The Tides Wharf Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 964 reviews
The beautiful setting and views at the Tides Wharf Restaurant will be the highlight of your visit to the Sonoma Coast. You'll enjoy our bright and airy dining room, large menu and attentive table service. The Tides is a favorite of first-time visitors and
Reviewed By CARLOS G
The Tides Wharf Restaurant is an excellent choice for breakfast or dinner. I had the corned beef hash and poached eggs with sourdough toast for breakfast. I went back for dinner and had the swordfish. Another great meal to my satisfaction. Most seating has a view of the bay.I highly recommend if you are in the area.
5. Gourmet Au Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Open since 1995, Gourmet Au Bay is the quintessential Bodega Bay restaurant to experience coastal wood oven cuisine. Wander into our waterfront venue and be welcomed by our warm ambiance. Enjoy a Wine Surf® of our small-production, award winning wines and
Reviewed By Signsofthejoker
We were staying at the Lodge and needed some variety. Gourmet Au Bay was recommended by the local winery on PCH. We ordered to go the flatbread pizza and crab cakes. Crab cakes were very delicious! We took food back to the Bodega Bay Lodge and ate on our patio. Great food! Try them out!!
4. Lucas Wharf Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 684 reviews
Great food, friendly service and spectacular views await you at Lucas Wharf Restaurant in Bodega Bay. We are a waterfront seafood restaurant on the beautiful Sonoma Coast, about 1-1/2 hours north of San Francisco and just minutes away from the wine countr
Reviewed By warrenfamily09
The food wasn't bad but not the best. We had a friendly waiter who was attentive. The dipping sauce for the calamari wasn't good at all. I appreciate they tried doing something different but it just wasn't working. It's nice to sit inside and look at the sea lions and relax while eating dinner.
3. Drakes Sonoma Coast
Overall Ratings
4 based on 397 reviews
Drakes Sonoma Coast celebrates the local bounty of Sonoma's spectacular coastal region. Inspired by the farmers, cheesemakers, and artisans of Sonoma County, Executive Chef Brendalee Vialpando seeks out the finest Sonoma Coast ingredients to create a Cont
Reviewed By DianeBill
We celebrated our 40th anniversary with the folks at Drakeâs. I would call ahead for a reservation, we liked the booth arrangement. Nice view and not near the glare and sun near the window seats. We had their soup special, beet salad and they split the salmon entree for us. The choices for wine, entrees and dessert were varied but not overwhelming. The staff was professional and friendly. Enjoy!
2. Fisherman's Cove
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Fisherman's Cove is a local, family-owned seafood shack and fishing-marine supply store specializing in fresh local oysters that are grown on Tamales Bay. We serve them on the half shell or barbecued with your choice of six different house specialty sauce
Reviewed By intrepidtraveler23
This is a little dive place on the water but not even really a restaurant. There are shared tables and countertops where people just sit and wait for their food. To give you an idea, they also sell bait, tackle, lifevests and other items needed for being out on the water. You stand in line and place your order and then are given a number you take to where there is a place to sit. No real silverware or glassware or anything even remotely close. Paper cups and plastic is all you are getting in this place. But both my husband and I had barbecue oysters, two different types I had the chorizo and lemon butter. I honestly canât remember what he had but we both absolutely loved the food. And we both had bowls, not cups, of clam chowder. I used to live in New England so I know clam chowder fairly well. Never tasted anything like this. Absolutely amazing! I have never tasted minced carrots and celery which seem to be raw to me that were dumped into the clam chowder before it was served. These were a little teeny specks of vegetables that were crunchy. I just loved the contrast between the creamy chowder and the crunchy veggies. And speaking of creamy, thatâs what it was not clumpy. So often when I order clam chowder it is so thick with additives that it is almost like oatmeal. True clam chowder, in my opinion, should be creamy, not watery, but not oatmeal either. This place hit it out the park. Not cheap either. I think 4 barbecued oysters were $17, but worth every penny! Would go back anytime! Note: I did not comment on Service since there was no service!!!intrepidtraveler23, we're beyond happy to read that the BBQ oysters and clam chowder really blew you out of the water! We do things a little different here, and we're so thrilled you appreciated the veggies in the chowder as well as the simplicity of it all. We really hope you make it back our way again soon!All the best,Fisherman's Cove Team
What to do and see in Bodega Bay, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. Terrapin Creek Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By Karen M
This is our 10 th dining experience here and it remains outstanding! Lovely, warm, fabulous service and incredible food. This visit we ordered the sweet corn soup, shaved vegetables salad, the scallops and the clam, chorizo pasta - all perfectly presented and delicious - wines and desserts all great. This is a must dining spot if you are nearby.
Bodega Bay Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bodega Bay
