It was nice to sit outdoors with adequate heating. The outdoor portion was dog, friendly. Service was friendly, but they did seem to be always in a rush.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wood Roasted Mussels
Jennifer Hayes
This was a surprise! I didn't even know this is what I wanted to eat...lol. We grabbed a pesto and basil pizza to start and it was the perfect amount of cheese and flavors...paired with wine and pliney, we continued on with the cauliflower that was out of this world and the decadent paella! Wow! We'll be back. Service was great too...didn't hurt we had a front row seat to the bay...but the pizza is the one and only pic I took! That says a lot.
Our favorite neighborhood eatery, superbly delicious cuisine, impeccable presentation, and outstanding service. If only they extended their hours for dinner, we'd frequent it even more.
As a person who lives in the Midwest and rarely gets fresh seafood, this place was a dream. My husband and I shared a smoked clam pizza and the paella (multiple different seafood included) and both were INCREDIBLE. The pilsner on tap was good, too. The service was great, and looking out on the Bay was also great! Would definitely come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella
Allan Hanley
The food was great we noticed so if you’re not local, seems like they gave more attention to the local regulars atmosphere was
We used to love going to Gourmet Au Bay every time we stay in Bodega Bay but the order and pay before you eat is getting old. We pay and tip before our food is served, on our last experience they brought our food & drinks in 5 minutes, no one came back to check on us. What happened to the wood fire pizzas? The menu is very limited. I order the roasted Caulifower w asparagus with herbed tahini sauce which was delicious but realized after I left there was no asparagus. My husband always gets the seafood paella which is really good but it would be nice with some bread to dip in the tomato sauce (I thought we got some flat bread last time). The menu is limited and for the price w not much service it's a let down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Kelley Sharp
Wine flight was excellent. Beautiful view by the water. Great food
James Foster
Since our last visit the menu has been severely ristricted, portions are extremely reduced, especially for the price. The paella for $24.00 was just a small 4-5" dish, the oysters were only three small oysters for $12.00. All of the dishes were served with no bread to soak up the wonderful juices.All in all the food tasted great,the service was great, and the wine was great but the portions for the price were lousy. Will have to think seriously if we will come back. Very disappointed.Also some of our previous favorites are not even available now but are listed on the comment section below.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gianninne Bedoya
I hate to write bad reviews but people need to know. We came Bodega for the oysters. They served over warm salt. Not ice. They were small and overpriced. The crab cakes were horrible. I mean, horrible. Came out in about 5 minutes. Fast food at its best. So so dry and barely any crab. The paella had no flavor an barely any seafood. Service was meh. We had to get up and get our own salt and pepper (yes that’s how bad food was). I you’re from out of town, consider another place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eric M
Perfect small plates, and the Shishito peppers were such a delightful (and delicious) surprise!
Great food, great service, great atmosphere ,great view!!! we were treated so kindly and warmly!! Thank you!!
Coastal29999297576
We went for a nice drive on the coast and stopped for lunch. Gave this place a try but I won’t be recommending. Service was fine. Order and pay prior to sitting. Ok with that too. The food was good but nothing special. You don’t see what you are ordering but you know the dish. Prices were horrible for what we received. 28 dollars for crab sandwich the side of a third of a deli sandwich was surprising. 24 dollars for basic paella was also disappointing. It was the size of a one person appetizer. Don’t mind paying high prices but you have to make an attempt to be fair with the product. Local beer and wine was ok and the service was ok. Sorry to say we won’t be returning which is sad because it has good potential.
Mandy Morris
Absolute GEM. we work in napa valley at the most famous restaurant estate and this spot is where we eat when we visit bodega bay! Love the beans so much and the kids meals are always perfect. :) can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Drayer
Huge prices and really small portions. The $17 summer salad was delicious but on a small plate. Loved the pizza dough but not much substance to the rest of it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Flat Bread Pizza
Juliet Walters
Just a littlw gem of a restaurant. The Salmon and grits was superb.Salads delicious. Wonderful wine selections. Don't miss this place.
It was nice to sit outdoors with adequate heating. The outdoor portion was dog, friendly. Service was friendly, but they did seem to be always in a rush.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wood Roasted Mussels
This was a surprise! I didn't even know this is what I wanted to eat...lol. We grabbed a pesto and basil pizza to start and it was the perfect amount of cheese and flavors...paired with wine and pliney, we continued on with the cauliflower that was out of this world and the decadent paella! Wow! We'll be back. Service was great too...didn't hurt we had a front row seat to the bay...but the pizza is the one and only pic I took! That says a lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flat Bread Pizza, Paella, Roasted Cauliflower
Our favorite neighborhood eatery, superbly delicious cuisine, impeccable presentation, and outstanding service. If only they extended their hours for dinner, we'd frequent it even more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flat Bread Pizza, Pepper, Salmon Ceviche, Crab Cakes, Wood Fired Salmon
As a person who lives in the Midwest and rarely gets fresh seafood, this place was a dream. My husband and I shared a smoked clam pizza and the paella (multiple different seafood included) and both were INCREDIBLE. The pilsner on tap was good, too. The service was great, and looking out on the Bay was also great! Would definitely come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella
The food was great we noticed so if you’re not local, seems like they gave more attention to the local regulars atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Flat Bread Pizza
We used to love going to Gourmet Au Bay every time we stay in Bodega Bay but the order and pay before you eat is getting old. We pay and tip before our food is served, on our last experience they brought our food & drinks in 5 minutes, no one came back to check on us. What happened to the wood fire pizzas? The menu is very limited. I order the roasted Caulifower w asparagus with herbed tahini sauce which was delicious but realized after I left there was no asparagus. My husband always gets the seafood paella which is really good but it would be nice with some bread to dip in the tomato sauce (I thought we got some flat bread last time). The menu is limited and for the price w not much service it's a let down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Wine flight was excellent. Beautiful view by the water. Great food
Since our last visit the menu has been severely ristricted, portions are extremely reduced, especially for the price. The paella for $24.00 was just a small 4-5" dish, the oysters were only three small oysters for $12.00. All of the dishes were served with no bread to soak up the wonderful juices.All in all the food tasted great,the service was great, and the wine was great but the portions for the price were lousy. Will have to think seriously if we will come back. Very disappointed.Also some of our previous favorites are not even available now but are listed on the comment section below.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hate to write bad reviews but people need to know. We came Bodega for the oysters. They served over warm salt. Not ice. They were small and overpriced. The crab cakes were horrible. I mean, horrible. Came out in about 5 minutes. Fast food at its best. So so dry and barely any crab. The paella had no flavor an barely any seafood. Service was meh. We had to get up and get our own salt and pepper (yes that’s how bad food was). I you’re from out of town, consider another place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Perfect small plates, and the Shishito peppers were such a delightful (and delicious) surprise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, great service, great atmosphere ,great view!!! we were treated so kindly and warmly!! Thank you!!
We went for a nice drive on the coast and stopped for lunch. Gave this place a try but I won’t be recommending. Service was fine. Order and pay prior to sitting. Ok with that too. The food was good but nothing special. You don’t see what you are ordering but you know the dish. Prices were horrible for what we received. 28 dollars for crab sandwich the side of a third of a deli sandwich was surprising. 24 dollars for basic paella was also disappointing. It was the size of a one person appetizer. Don’t mind paying high prices but you have to make an attempt to be fair with the product. Local beer and wine was ok and the service was ok. Sorry to say we won’t be returning which is sad because it has good potential.
Absolute GEM. we work in napa valley at the most famous restaurant estate and this spot is where we eat when we visit bodega bay! Love the beans so much and the kids meals are always perfect. :) can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Huge prices and really small portions. The $17 summer salad was delicious but on a small plate. Loved the pizza dough but not much substance to the rest of it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Flat Bread Pizza
Just a littlw gem of a restaurant. The Salmon and grits was superb.Salads delicious. Wonderful wine selections. Don't miss this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes