21 Best American Restaurants near Bodega Bay

“We love staying at the Bodega Dunes Campground and walking to Terrapin Creek Cafe for dinner. The charred octopus salad is an amazing appetizer, which complimented our seafood stew and roast duck entrees. The waitress was wonderful and helped us select delicious wines. Be sure to reserve a table.“

“Very nice to relax in a comfortable chair looking at Bodega Bay. Ronny was a great waiter, very accommodating and helpful. The Black Rice Bowl was delicious and very light . The French 75 was crisp and bright and a perfect accompaniment to the Halibut that I added to the rice bowl“

“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.“

“GF enjoys their clan chowder, I went with a pulled pork sandwich. Was very messy but overall a tasty eat. They don't have a fryer (!) so no fries or fish and chips but they seem to have other good options. I wouldn't call them cheap but they aren't expensive either. We ate outside and enjoyed our day away from the heat.“

“Must play !!! Sun, beach and golf“

“We dined here yesterday and today for lunch Little different than yesterday The margarita was not as good. I didn't drink it but didn't send it back since. It later turned up on our bill I feel bad because it was great the other day I liked my husband's “Long Story “ so I ordered that and it was made not by the bartender but by our server . Still it was good The Cuban sandwich is what we can back for. So good. Again different than yesterday's but just served a little different There was at lunch time too many servers. Pretty much bumping into each other and no one asking if we cared for our drinks, the Cuban or if they would get us something The view is great and next time I will inquire how they make their margaritas and definitely have the Cuban The menu is limited FYI“

“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“

“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.“

“Beds ate very comfortable! Amenities and location on the river is amazing!

Staff was incredibly kind. Beautiful set up and decor inside and outside. I have stayed a few times, and I love it. So relaxing among the redwoods. :)“

“Perfect for honeymooning 🌝🌚“

“We came to Coastal Kitchen at Dillon Beach Resort to celebrate my mom Angela’s birthday, and everything about the experience was outstanding: warm service, delicious food, and one of the most beautiful coastal settings anywhere.

But what really made the visit unforgettable happened after the meal. My motorcycle ran out of fuel, and the team went far beyond what anyone would expect to help us. First the restaurant staff jumped in, then the gift shop team, then the maintenance crew. Together, they found an old hose, helped us fashion a siphon, and got us back on the road. They genuinely cared, and they stayed with us until we solved the problem.

As the owner of Angela’s Organic Ice Cream and Iggy’s Burger, hospitality is something I think about every day. My name is Iggy, and together with my mom Angela, we’re Sonoma and Petaluma locals. We know great hospitality when we experience it, and what we received at Coastal Kitchen was exactly the kind of service we strive to deliver ourselves—treating guests like family.

Thank you to everyone on the team for making my mom’s birthday so memorable and for going so far out of your way to help us. We’ll absolutely be back and will be recommending Coastal Kitchen to friends and family.“

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

“I always enjoy my time at the Jenner inn. The tree house cottage was the perfect, private space for a night of relaxation. The room has 1 queen bed a Kitchenette with a sink, mini fridge and microwave. Satellite Tv and WiFi. Looking forward to my next stay.“

“Just love their home cooked and hearty meals 💜“

“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.“

“Wonderful staff,enjoyed it a lot🥘😃“