New American Restaurants near Bodega Bay, CA

“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.“

“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.“

“We've eaten here several times. It's a favorite of ours when we're in the Bodega Bay area. My husband and I like to share a cup of their (in our opinion) delicious chowder along with each us having one of their huge and tasty breakfast burritos.

This last time we went, we actually didn't get a chance to eat because their power had just come on after having been out since 10pm the night before. They had noticeable signage out front and they politely let us know when we pulled in. Unfortunately, our young son had gotten car sick on the drive up, so we took a moment to clean him up before leaving. The man working their offered to let us in to use the restroom to clean him up, and while I was taking that offer up, he offered my husband some towels to clean up the car (we had some, but still appreciated the offer). We just wanted to let people know that the customer services here is awesome, even when they aren't able to take customers.“

“Must play !!! Sun, beach and golf“

“While the Blacked Salmon Sliders on pretzel rolls were my favorite, everything was delicious including the margaritas. Happy Cinco de Mayo indeed. Gorgeous views with a magical sunset. The outdoor seating with super warm fire pit was perfection. Highly recommend.“

“We had a fantastic experience at Drakes Sonoma Coast, enjoying both dinner and breakfast during our stay. I really appreciate my friend arranged this amazing trip.

The restaurant has a great balance of relaxed coastal atmosphere with an upscale dining feel. For dinner, the menu stood out with fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes featuring organic vegetables and high-quality seafood. Everything we ordered was well-executed, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Breakfast was just as impressive, with a wide variety of options that made it hard to choose. From lighter healthy dishes to more indulgent comfort-style plates, everything we tried was fresh and satisfying.

Service throughout both meals was excellent, attentive, friendly, and smooth without feeling rushed. The overall vibe is warm and welcoming, making it a place you naturally want to linger a little longer.

A great spot for anyone looking for coastal dining that feels both refined and grounded in fresh, local ingredients.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Boho Manor hosted our women's retreat this year and it was fabulous! We loved the moody, luxe vibe of the hotel and the lounge. We did a full venue buyout and it was so wonderful to be able to spread out and enjoy every nook and cranny of this beautiful hotel. Yoga overlooking the Russian River was one of the highlights. We saw a blue heron skimming the water, a mommy ducky swimming with her babies, and the sunrise was magnificent. The food was divine and the staff took such good care of us. We will definitely be back!“

“Came for a burger at the recommendation of the Marin Burger Club. Almost everything about the burger was superb, except the bun to patty ratio. With how large, dense, and flavorful the bun was, it slightly dominated the burger. The entire time I was eating it, I couldn't help but wish that the patty were 50% larger. Even so, the view, and the ride to get to the restaurant, made up for it. Looking forward to coming back, though next time I'll explore the rest of the menu.“