23 Best Seafood Restaurants near Valley Ford

“We love Rockers, great food and great service“

“They have MY favorite clam chowder on the bay.“

“Fish and chips were delicious! And the pickiest eater loved everything she tried!“

“Amazing place to get a bite. I’ve had Spud’s for a few years now. Their clam chowder is the best I’ve ever had. I live 2 hours away, but make sure I get down to bodega bay every few months. The location is awesome, parking can be not great if it’s the weekend and it’s busy. It’s also great they have specials and locally caught seafood. If you haven’t heard of Spud’s then I’m sorry for ya. 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone.“

“Perfect for honeymooning 🌝🌚“

“Love the food here, it's always delicious and fresh. Calamari is the best I've had in the county. Only complaint about the food is that the menu doesn't change enough. Apps are great, but limited entree options seem to stay the same and none wow me so I usually end up getting apps. Only real rub is the french waitress who we've had a couple times now. She's very prickly and always rushes away from our table before we're done speaking/ordering. This last time she even was taking our drinks at lightening speed and got my order, my dad's, and then skipped over my mom completely before speeding off 🥴 Is she overworked or just an unpleasant person? The bartender on the other hand is superb and very kind 👌“

“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!“

“One of my favorite all time places!! The food is spectacular - fresh and always so tasty and flavorful!! Fresh seafood, juicy burgers, and the best French fries in the ENTIRE world!! (And all 3 dipping sauces are the bomb! )“

“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.“

“Fabulous, fresh seafood to-go (or at the picnic tables) great service, too, just need to bring your own wine!“

“We sat at the bar and were there during Happy Hour. The fish sliders were delicious. The pan fried local fish was delicious. I had the Cajun pasta with blackened shrimp. The sauce on the pasta wasn’t as flavorful as I expected but it was still ok. The blackened shrimp were very good. Service was excellent. Definitely a great experience.“

“This is my favorite stop before heading into Bodega Bay!! Best Oysters in Town👌🏽💞“

“Excellent food- great wine and great service 👍“

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

“REALLY GREAT Carnitas!!! Al Pastor ON POINT!! FRESH/DELICIOUS house salsas!! (..just wish they could be spicier) AWESOME energy!! (thank you, Maria!) BEST homemade Jamaica I've had in years!!!! <3 ..Can't wait for Round 2!! ::)“

“Excellent. A place I frequented many times & would highly recommend The Bay View Restaurant @ ThevInn@ the Tides❤ The food & service was & is impeccable❤“

“I love coming here for the ocean feel and the delicious food. Drove 2 hours just to eat.“

“Always delicious!!! Gabriel is so sweet, too. :)“

“Must play !!! Sun, beach and golf“

“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.“

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

“We had a lovely experience here a few weeks ago... came here for our anniversary dinner and it felt very special. We sat at a small table righg next to the window, looking out at the water. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive and we appreciated the recommendations she made. Everything we ordered was perfect. Delicious cocktails and salad, we ordered two sides - the crispy potatoes and sesame green beans which were both outstanding but I will be dreaming of those potatoes!! And entrees were the Pork Chop and the black rice bowl. The rice bowl was good but was a bit light and didn't quite match the rest of the items... but the Pork Chop was perfection and the savory bread pudding on the side was very unique and we loved it. We kind of shared a little of everything. We also got dessert, a chocolate cake, which was delicious. We left feeling very full but extremely satisfied. The food was very high quality and prepared perfectly and presented beautifully. You can tell that there is a lot of pride that goes into this operation. Also, I felt that for the quality of the food, the price point was extremely reasonable. We will definitely be back.“

“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.“