Restaurants in Bodega Bay

“The food was amazing at this lovely restaurant. We loved the Petrale Sole and the Chocolate Panna Cotta. These dishes were not the usual presentation, and we were still talking about how wonderful they were the next day. This place is a rare find. Hope to go back soon.”

“They have MY favorite clam chowder on the bay.”

“Sourdough bread bowl was excellent! Fish taco were gluten & dairy free... loaded with fish & fresh toppings! Very hearty servings!”

“Amazing place to get a bite. I’ve had Spud’s for a few years now. Their clam chowder is the best I’ve ever had. I live 2 hours away, but make sure I get down to bodega bay every few months. The location is awesome, parking can be not great if it’s the weekend and it’s busy. It’s also great they have specials and locally caught seafood. If you haven’t heard of Spud’s then I’m sorry for ya. 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone.”

“Huria's Pizza catered for our wedding in August 2025 and we loved it!! Adriana was responsive, professional, and knowledgable when it came to emailing and planning logistics for the day. The pizza trailer arrived right on time and set up efficiently. My wife and I didn't even have to think about it! Their decorations and presentation complimented our redwood forest venue nicely. The food was delicious! We had three types of pizzas and two side dishes. The pizzas were freshly cooked. Chef Mohaimen and his team were able to feed 120 of our guests in a timely manner. I would strongly recommend catering with Hurias for your wedding or big event.”

“Always one of our favorite places to eat fish and chips! Fresh, delicious and plentiful!!!!”

“Good food, decent price and very friendly staff! Highly recommend‼️”

“Excellent. A place I frequented many times & would highly recommend The Bay View Restaurant @ ThevInn@ the Tides❤ The food & service was & is impeccable❤”

“I love coming here for the ocean feel and the delicious food. Drove 2 hours just to eat.”

“My friend and I shared a wine tasting which consisted of three small glasses of tasting size. You get to pick the three wines that you want. Not a huge selection., but works. We decided to eat there and I got the crabcakes which were pretty tasty a spicy sauce on top, and there were bell peppers and with the crabcakes. My friend got salmon with the skin was very crispy which he likes but the inside was too rare and he had to ask them to cook it more. It came back, still a bit too rare, and we fed that to the seagulls….The couscous salad that came with it was the best thing of all. I would not run back there but if you’re hungry and in that exact area, it’s a convenient place to grab a bite to eat. They have a couple of different patios outside, and the staff was very friendly. The one remark my friend said was that if they’re going to leave the salmon that raw like they said they usually do, they should ask people how they like it cooked. He loves sushi, but it was too rare for him being that it was salmon. It was a great day to get away from the high heat of Sonoma. We went from the 90s to the 60s wearing a jacket. He had never gone by the school house from Alford Hitchcock The Birds, so we did that on the way out.”

“Must play !!! Sun, beach and golf”

“Fabulous, fresh seafood to-go (or at the picnic tables) great service, too, just need to bring your own wine!”

“I had my intimate wedding dinner catered onsite at Ginochio's on 10/10. From the early planning conversations with Patty, to her family's kindness and accommodation on what turned out to be a rainy day (Patty and Alicia put out prayers to the rain gods that it would stop for us!), to the INCREDIBLE food AND service, we fell in love with the Ginochio family. Patty and her family were so gracious with our party, as they are with the local community (if you know, you know!). Everyone in our party RAVED about the food and the service. We had a wonderful experience here and will definitely be back during future Bodega trips to experience the regular menu. Thank you again!!”

“The food was very good and the atmosphere was very nice. The waitress was terrible, she never came back to ask how things were, but was fast with the check. The bus boy was better at working than the waitress.”

“This place has the some of the best Mexican food in the north Bay Area

Edit: Raised their prices after the summer months. Still a great place to eat, but too expensive for Mexican”

“This place is so cute!! It was very clean and the staff was super nice and welcoming. There’s no indoor seating but lots of outdoor seating. I got a latte and a breakfast burrito and it was super yummy. I will definitely be coming back on my next trip. :)”

“I saw a post with pic of snickers cupcake and couldn’t stop thinking about them. Contacted Lana and ordered. Yum! Yum! Yum!! Moist chocolate cupcake with a light peanut butter frosting, drizzled with caramel then topped with bites of snickers! Even better than I thought they would be - thank you Lana! I will definitely be ordering again!”

“The best coffee in the world.”

“The Manila clams and halibut were prepared to perfection. The service was first rate: attentive without being intrusive; well informed about both the food and wine selections; very amiable in a welcoming way. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back.”

“My husband and I had dinner here last night, and it was easily the best meal of our trip.

We were able to make a reservation the same day. They were running a little behind when we arrived, but it was no issue for us and absolutely worth the wait. The host walked us over to the lounge bar, where we enjoyed drinks while waiting for our table. I ordered the Spiced Merchant, which was excellent — I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy rum.

The food is priced on the higher end, but the quality, flavor, and portion sizes make it well worth it. My husband started with the Gem Caesar salad, and I had the beet carpaccio, which was incredible (and a must if you love beets). We also added a bread basket, which was a great addition.

For our mains, my husband ordered the pork chop with mushroom bread pudding. He really enjoyed it, and the bite I tried was delicious. I ordered the ribeye. It doesn’t come with a traditional side, but we shared the sautéed mushrooms, which paired perfectly. My steak was cooked exactly right, and the chimichurri was outstanding.

We finished with the crème brûlée special for dessert, which was fabulous and a perfect ending to the meal.

Overall, the service was great and the food was even better. It’s definitely a splurge, but worth every penny. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend making a reservation and dining here.

The only downside is parking if you’re not staying at the hotel (we weren’t). I suggest arriving a little early to allow time to find a spot.”

“Watching nature while eating terrifyingly good food. Such a pleasant experience! 🦀🦭🦀🦭”