22 Best American Restaurants near 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.“

“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.“

“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! 🦀🦭🦀🦭“

“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.“

“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“

“Best place to stay! It was magical and a great experience. The rooms are decorated in the best of theGatsby style. The employees were so friendly and made the stay great too. Thanks to Lori, Sasha, Melissa, Curtis for all the shared history and for making this a stay that was beyond perfect. I LOVE IT HERE & WILL BE BACK MANY MORE TIMES & FOR YEARS TO COME. Iam literally in my Heaven & Happy place.“

“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.“

“We were hoping to try the Coastal Kitchen Dillon's Beach before leaving our glamping trip, Oct. '25, at Lawson's Landing. It was surprisingly Sooooo GOOD! The place is tucked away and only open 4 days a week. Ray had the Best Burger & Fries. I had the Fish Tacos! Outstanding. The clam chowder was so good, we picked up 2 orders to go. Service was excellent, setting Five Stars, cafe was clean! We will definitely make it a top priority when we return next year.

P.S.Congratulations Coastal Kitchen on making the Saturday CBS Nightly News tonight, where a Marin County Hamburger Club voted you one of the Best Burger & Fries! Well deserved!- Nov 8, '25 Request? Offer more days of being open please???“

“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 💜“