22 Best American Restaurants near Bodega Bay

“Great experience last night! Crab cake was delicious, duck was perfect, rock shrimp and Italian sausage pasta was delicious and petrale sole was also amazing. Had the carrot cake which was served warm with a light creamy topping. So glad we tried it. Definitely will be back!“

“The food is great. Most meals can be shared which 4 of our party of six did. The service was fantastic. And what can you say about atmosphere when on the coast. It wasn't noisy the Wednesday evening we went but it probably could be if the place was crowded. This evening was a 5 star night but other times it was a 4 star night.“

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

“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.“

“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!!“

“Must play !!! Sun, beach and golf“

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

“October 28, 2025 is the 3rd year we've celebrated our anniversary at Drakes Sonaoma. We going back which means this restaraunt is Fantastic. Everyone from the the Host/Hoestess, to the bussers want to do thier best for us. We are remembered by all each time and they stop by our table to wish us the best. Like being visited by family. Love it. Prices are very reasonable for the high quality food received.“

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

“I have been going to River’s end restaurant for almost two decades and have always loved the experience. This time, I decided to stay a few days at the new Home collection lodging and the getaway was completely remarkable. I will make sure to come back more often in order to unplug and relax completely in this paradisiacal getaway.“

“🍽Great food, large portions and the special was down right great! Good cocktails and fresh food.“

“Had lunch at Jilly’s today and it was delicious. We had the Smash burger, fries, clam chowder, and Mac n cheese with brisket. All were very tasty. Staff was super friendly and efficient. We highly recommend it.“

“The service is fantastic and I highly recommend if your in the area you should stop in for the Breakfast Burrito!! Is a meal and a half and is TOTALLY worth it“

“Fabulous place to stay. On the river with a private dock with kayaks and paddle boards. Lots of day beds and lounging areas. Really good restaurant and bar. We listened to live music and had a great time. Very relaxing. We go every summer. Can't wait until next year“

“Nice place with great food and staff. An establishment with cool atmosphere and it's well run by friendly and hospitable folks. I highly recommend hanging out for the fresh seafood and cold craft brews on tap.“

“I loved the fried chicken sandwich it was a perfect mix of sweet and savory it had a realy unique flavor and crunch 😋 I highly recommend it and the mango cider goes great with it the service was realy friendly I do wish they took orders from the tables only because I like to pay if I invite people and i had company that paid before I noticed oops“

“Perfect for honeymooning 🌝🌚“

“Purr-fect Tacos at Out the Door

We had a claw-some taco feast at Out the Door! Tried the fish taco, mushroom taco, and schnitzel taco—each one was paws-itively delicious and packed with fur-midable flavor. The ingredients were meow-velously fresh, and every bite was bursting with a paw-some blend of textures and spices.

The fish taco was light and zesty (a real catch!), the mushroom taco had a savory richness that was un-fur-gettable, and the schnitzel taco was a meow-sterpiece with a fun twist that totally worked. It’s clear the team here knows how to whip up purr-fectly unique and memorable dishes. Highly recommend for anyone craving bold, fresh flavors!“

“Wonderful staff,enjoyed it a lot🥘😃“

“Everything about Valley Ford Cheese Company is awesome! Highly recommend.“

“Very much enjoyed my time at the casino bar and Grill. The bartenders were very kind and Fantabulous at their job. The tamale pie was awesome. Love that it was a place where locals go. I felt like I was back in time when the days were Grandioso.“

“Just love their home cooked and hearty meals 💜“