Best on the South Coast. Limited hours but can find in Farmers' Market Gualala.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant
Kelan Daniel
The best bread and pastry in 100 miles - a truly unique bakery filled with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Grossman
Best bread and pastries on the coast... Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David L
The croissants look great but they taste awful. Was doughy and not well layered. Of course I’m a pastry chef and my standards might be higher than the consumer who does not know any better. ;-)
DrMikeBayArea
Tucked away from the bustle of its neighboring bar, Bird Café and Supper Club in Point Arena is nothing short of a delightful secret. Behind two large curtains, down a long hallway, you'll discover this enchanting spot that exudes a sense of exclusivity. What strikes you most about Bird Café is the consistently exceptional quality of the food. They typically serve a set three-course meal with a limited selection, which enhances the sense of dining as an event. The options may vary, so it is advisable to call ahead to understand the day's offerings. It's also a perfect place for dietary flexibility as they cater to varying preferences and restrictions. Reservations are a must due to the intimate setting, with only about seven or eight tables available. It allows for a unique dining experience that is both cozy and refined. The ambiance, though warm and inviting, can get a little breezy, particularly given Point Arena's cool climate. So, bringing along a jacket wouldn't hurt. Having frequented Bird Café over the past few years, particularly during the holiday season, I can vouch for the sustained high standards they maintain. The quality of their ingredients is top-notch, resulting in dishes that can stand tall among the best that San Francisco's dining scene has to offer. In conclusion, Bird Café and Supper Club is an alluring culinary experience tucked away in the charming town of Point Arena. For food lovers who appreciate an intimate dining experience paired with gourmet excellence, this is a destination you do not want to miss.
rbertolott
BEWARE: cash only. With tip, around $150 for dinner for two with small pours of wine by the glass. Nice wine list. Very noisy inside. Food very good and also good service good and friendly.
Lakegirl777
Finding this place is not easy…. You go through a long hallway off the street into a windowless small dark room. It was Oyster Wednesday and the oysters were just ok. They were out of the bread (at 6:30pm), but the salad was good, simple and large enough to share. We also had the goat cheese coquettes that were good (but there were only 3… hard to share!) Service was slow and the lighting is bad- I had a spotlight in my face which was quite annoying! Might have stayed longer and ordered more food if we were more comfortable and the ambience was better! This place is nowhere near a 5 star restaurant… it really was just ok. Not enough to draw me back again.
Joe Khoei
I got a loaf of their Rustica bread from Surf Market in Gualala. It was tasty but then it turned to incredible once I put a thick slice in the toaster oven. Now I am trying to figure out how to get my hands on some more of it! Super good.
Suzanne Dunn
I live on the coast and have given Pelican Bread several chances to be better. Today, 1/18/23, was the final straw! Rustic loaf, burnt & tough on the outside, and half RAW in the inside. Garbage. For what we pay for food here, it’s super annoying to get something made so poorly. Problems proofing or running their ovens way too hot? A bread bakery is a valuable resource to locals. Wish dearly they made edible bread…
Xochitl Gonzalez
We made it here on a Wednesday. We've had their bread before, purchased at the surf market. What we have not had before are their pastries. We got two almond croissants and two chocolate croissants. We had the almond croissants the next day and the chocolate croissants the following day. Even though they were day old and then two day old, these were excellent pastries! Would happily return for the pastries alone, but the bread is also delicious!
Their cardamom buns are perfectly balanced with sweet and have the exact right amount of spice (cardamom) in them. Lovely staff too.
susaneN4341WU
Small space which seats about 24 customers at a seating. Three course meal including salad or soup, main course and dessert. The salad was beautifully arranged and full of local produce. The butternut squash soup had a special savory flavor. My companions had the local halibut topped with fresh mussels. My main course consisted of the skirt steak which was incredibly delicious and tender.
WWilson007
My fiancé and I had the 3-course meal here on Saturday night. We each chose different appetizers, main courses, and desserts. All six courses were outstanding, some of the best food I’ve had at any restaurant, anywhere in the world. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was very responsive. The menu was limited but that is clear from the website. The price was very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food, as were the drink prices. The Bird Cafe and Supper Club is on our must visit list the next time we are in Point Arena.
leslieg320
My husband and I had a wonderful dinner. The food was outstanding, well beyond the usual restaurant fare. The Chef is excellent - all the dishes including the dessert were special and memorable. We cant wait to return!
Carolyn H
Bought a loaf of seeded rye today at the Ft Bragg Farmer’s Market. SO DISAPPOINTED!!! 1. Burnt….looks burnt, tastes burnt. (Came prebagged) 2. Has a giant hole running the length of the loaf just under the burnt crust. 3. The remainder of the loaf is wet, dense and undercooked. Can’t understand why they woul sell a product they HAD TO KNOW was inferior!!!
Best on the South Coast. Limited hours but can find in Farmers' Market Gualala.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant
The best bread and pastry in 100 miles - a truly unique bakery filled with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best bread and pastries on the coast... Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The croissants look great but they taste awful. Was doughy and not well layered. Of course I’m a pastry chef and my standards might be higher than the consumer who does not know any better. ;-)
Tucked away from the bustle of its neighboring bar, Bird Café and Supper Club in Point Arena is nothing short of a delightful secret. Behind two large curtains, down a long hallway, you'll discover this enchanting spot that exudes a sense of exclusivity. What strikes you most about Bird Café is the consistently exceptional quality of the food. They typically serve a set three-course meal with a limited selection, which enhances the sense of dining as an event. The options may vary, so it is advisable to call ahead to understand the day's offerings. It's also a perfect place for dietary flexibility as they cater to varying preferences and restrictions. Reservations are a must due to the intimate setting, with only about seven or eight tables available. It allows for a unique dining experience that is both cozy and refined. The ambiance, though warm and inviting, can get a little breezy, particularly given Point Arena's cool climate. So, bringing along a jacket wouldn't hurt. Having frequented Bird Café over the past few years, particularly during the holiday season, I can vouch for the sustained high standards they maintain. The quality of their ingredients is top-notch, resulting in dishes that can stand tall among the best that San Francisco's dining scene has to offer. In conclusion, Bird Café and Supper Club is an alluring culinary experience tucked away in the charming town of Point Arena. For food lovers who appreciate an intimate dining experience paired with gourmet excellence, this is a destination you do not want to miss.
BEWARE: cash only. With tip, around $150 for dinner for two with small pours of wine by the glass. Nice wine list. Very noisy inside. Food very good and also good service good and friendly.
Finding this place is not easy…. You go through a long hallway off the street into a windowless small dark room. It was Oyster Wednesday and the oysters were just ok. They were out of the bread (at 6:30pm), but the salad was good, simple and large enough to share. We also had the goat cheese coquettes that were good (but there were only 3… hard to share!) Service was slow and the lighting is bad- I had a spotlight in my face which was quite annoying! Might have stayed longer and ordered more food if we were more comfortable and the ambience was better! This place is nowhere near a 5 star restaurant… it really was just ok. Not enough to draw me back again.
I got a loaf of their Rustica bread from Surf Market in Gualala. It was tasty but then it turned to incredible once I put a thick slice in the toaster oven. Now I am trying to figure out how to get my hands on some more of it! Super good.
I live on the coast and have given Pelican Bread several chances to be better. Today, 1/18/23, was the final straw! Rustic loaf, burnt & tough on the outside, and half RAW in the inside. Garbage. For what we pay for food here, it’s super annoying to get something made so poorly. Problems proofing or running their ovens way too hot? A bread bakery is a valuable resource to locals. Wish dearly they made edible bread…
We made it here on a Wednesday. We've had their bread before, purchased at the surf market. What we have not had before are their pastries. We got two almond croissants and two chocolate croissants. We had the almond croissants the next day and the chocolate croissants the following day. Even though they were day old and then two day old, these were excellent pastries! Would happily return for the pastries alone, but the bread is also delicious!
Restaurantji Recommends
Their cardamom buns are perfectly balanced with sweet and have the exact right amount of spice (cardamom) in them. Lovely staff too.
Small space which seats about 24 customers at a seating. Three course meal including salad or soup, main course and dessert. The salad was beautifully arranged and full of local produce. The butternut squash soup had a special savory flavor. My companions had the local halibut topped with fresh mussels. My main course consisted of the skirt steak which was incredibly delicious and tender.
My fiancé and I had the 3-course meal here on Saturday night. We each chose different appetizers, main courses, and desserts. All six courses were outstanding, some of the best food I’ve had at any restaurant, anywhere in the world. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was very responsive. The menu was limited but that is clear from the website. The price was very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food, as were the drink prices. The Bird Cafe and Supper Club is on our must visit list the next time we are in Point Arena.
My husband and I had a wonderful dinner. The food was outstanding, well beyond the usual restaurant fare. The Chef is excellent - all the dishes including the dessert were special and memorable. We cant wait to return!
Bought a loaf of seeded rye today at the Ft Bragg Farmer’s Market. SO DISAPPOINTED!!! 1. Burnt….looks burnt, tastes burnt. (Came prebagged) 2. Has a giant hole running the length of the loaf just under the burnt crust. 3. The remainder of the loaf is wet, dense and undercooked. Can’t understand why they woul sell a product they HAD TO KNOW was inferior!!!
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