Had some tasty oysters from here, I am not an oyster person but my family that did enjoy it loved them. So def go for the raw oysters! I myself and some other family members had the cooked oysters and some other items since we didn't want raw oysters. These were quite overpriced and tasted quite OK. The garlic butter oysters were quite delicious and well seasoned whereas the Japanese flavored ones were way too salty. We also got garlic bread (meh), shrimp tacos (way too much sauce and few shrimp), salmon bagels (standard), and clam chowder (too thick and overpowered by black pepper). Def recommend if you like raw oysters but if not pass! If you don't like them, bring your own food and have a picnic on their lawn with someone who does love oysters. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

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3.5/5 I ordered the Raw on the Half Shell - Taster Plate, which consisted of 1/2 dozen oysters (two of each type), as well as 1/2 dozen small Miyagi oysters. Raw on the Half Shell was more expensive, as they shucked the oysters for you. If you have the skills, I'd advise bringing your own tools and getting the Closed Shell. If you don't have shucks, you can rent one from them, which would still be a lot cheaper. You can get almost twice the amount of oysters within a similar price range, if you order Closed Shell. The oysters tasted nice and fresh, but I probably wouldn't come back unless I shuck my own oysters. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

Came here for some barbecue oysters because I saw People recommending this place online. It was quite a nice place, it's like a oyster bar inside people sitting here having oysters and beer, really chill. I thought barbecue oysters might be too salty to me, the Japanese style BBQ oysters are a little bit too salty, they added some crunchiness in which is good adding different texture, but overall it might be just cooked for a little bit too long. But if you like cooked oysters and no 'sea' taste , definitely a place to check out. read more

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It's crazy that you can do a bad oyster in Bodega Bay or in the Bay Area in general. The oysters and mignonette were fine. The cooked oysters were broiled nicely, the bread was good. The finishing of the cooked oysters, tacos and crab cakes felt rushed and like little thought was put into it. read more

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I'm not even an oyster person and I really enjoyed Bodega Bay Oyster Company! My husband wanted to come here for some raw oysters and clams. They didn't have clams due to the storms/weather that hit California in January, but we were informed they typically always have clams. My husband was struggling to shuck one of his oysters in their outdoor seating area when an employee came outside and helped him out. It was such a unexpected and extremely generous gesture. I feel like it's such a rarity to find genuinely kind people, and it really made my day. While perusing their Yelp page, I realized they also prepared grilled oysters (sold as six oysters on the half shelf. They also sell other items like chowder and tacos). Even though I typically dislike eating oysters, I figured I may as well try those while waiting for my husband to eat his raw ones. I ordered their taster plate so I could try each of the three various ways they flavored their grilled oysters: Poblano Crema, Thai Chile Lime, and Lemon Garlic Butter. Each were delicious! The flavors were really good and the texture had none of that slime that I hate when I've tried oysters other times. Highly recommend Bodega Bag Oyster Company for their above and beyond customer service and excellent oysters. Even if you don't like oysters, I'd recommend giving their grilled ones a try! read more

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We got the bbq oyster sampler with three "Japanese" and three "tequila lime" for $22 plus the small clam chowder for $14. The menu said the "Japanese" one was flavored with potato chips and green onion, but it was more like a sweet teriyaki sauce. My mom who is Japanese and from Japan said it didn't taste Japanese at all. I wasn't sure to be offended or not. The bbq oyster sampler ultimately did not impress. The tequila lime was more on the sour side with no hint of tequila, and I think it would have been better for the restaurant to just offer plain grilled oysters. We've done them on the grill ourselves in the past and we wanted something that would at the very least be one step better than what we could do on our own. The clam chowder was a bit pink with the bacon and paprika. Again we were hoping for something different and interesting with the price but the soup was just a bit odd. With all that said, service was polite enough, though we always feel a little weird as Asians traveling through this part of California. read more

Although I liked the gift shop, and the location, this establishment does not take its oyster shucking and serving seriously. Ranging $21-24 for half dozen oysters on half shelf, the oysters come w only Frank's hot sauce and a little of mignonette and quarter pieces of lemon. Large forks provided instead of oyster eating sized forks so can't get oysters out of shelf especially since they do not properly shuck them so they do not slide off. Oysters are not sitting in their natural oyster juice and are instead completely dry in shell and at room temperature when arrives to table. Oysters were not the freshest either and visible guts are dark brown. Seems quality is less important as they cater to tourists and do well due to location. read more

First time trying raw oysters! Amazing experience albeit pricey. Not the type of spot you go to if you're super hungry. My favorite were the extra small. I went on a Monday and it was nearly empty unlike when we drive by on weekends. Seating inside was very comfortable. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Oyster sampler - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

i wanted to give constructive criticism: Perhaps lock the left side of the building so customers are forced to use the right side front door and they are stream lined and funneled to the dining area after ordering. maybe also have a door greeter who can make first time customers have a smooth experience. read more

Found this gem on my way to Occidental! The staff were so friendly and the oysters were delicious! We got the fresh sampler plate and the grilled sampler plate. There's a huge picnic area outside which is perfect for when the suns out! Everyone once in a while we got smells of cow manure and seaweed. If you don't like that smell sit inside! read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Tasting Plates - Fresh and Grilled - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

The first time I purchased oysters here the majority were filled with mud. Figured that may have been a one off situation and tried again this past Friday. The Miyagis I bought again had mud in about a third of them and they were all spawning. Extremely disappointing. Not inclined to stop here again. At the "other" oyster spot they're always set in fresh seawater to clear the mud and I've never had them pass me spawning oysters without notice. At least they were all quite fresh. read more

Sometimes a business is too hyped up. Unfortunately this is one of them. While the food wasn't bad, it wasn't the greatest in terms of making the food yourself so I guess they makes me slightly biased already. $5 for 2 pieces of cheesy garlic bread which I expected to be small portions--check. Seafood chowder was a small bowl--too many chunky carrots and not even seafood--it was alright. Grilled oysters with lemon garlic butter--again, nothing out-of-this-world. Half a dozen of the small Miyagi--again, it was alright. Service was quick and friendly. Option to sit outside was nice along with self service for utensils and water. Nice variety of beer and wine but Probably won't be back. read more

Bring back the bbq onion sauce. Ask for Joe's BBQ sauce oysters! Yummy! Thanks, Joe!!

Great place to visit! Food was amazing. Staff very friendly and inviting. They explained every oyster . Very educational for us. Oysters were fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

we used to love coming here for the outside seating and dog friendliness - but it seems that dogs are no longer allowed?!? can you please tell me what happened, and if this is temporary or permanent. complete bummer to hear... read more

We visited twice in mid October and loved it here! From the Yelp reviews, it seems like people are having pretty extreme experiences, either wonderful or terrible. While I understand a bad oyster is a bad oyster, I still think the atmosphere is a unique kind of "Bodega Bay" charming that you don't want to miss, and the customer service and dedication of the staff is pretty clear to me. On weekends they have "backyard barbecue" and you can have your oysters grilled. They serve them up a few different ways, and whichever ones we had, we wanted more. The raw were of course fresh, cold, and delicious. The grilled were charred and buttery and garlicky. The horseradish, cocktail sauce, and mignonette were all thumbs up. We ate outside at a picnic table and enjoyed the sun. The little shop itself has all kinds of snacky, charcuterie-type goodies for sale. Chips and olives and such. They also have seafood chowder and grilled cheese and ciders and wines. You can shuck your own oysters, if you want! Not something I'm really interested in doing, but a pretty interesting attraction I think. I mean it doesn't get any fresher than eating an oyster immediately out of its shell as soon as it's opened. Do that here!! read more

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My parents really, really wanted oysters. And I always want free food lol. So we drove the 2.5hrs to Bodega Bay Oyster Company. And it was worth it! We ordered the grilled oyster sampler, garlic bread, and seafood chowder. They were all so delicious! I don't even like oysters, at least raw. But having them grilled was so yummy. I assume the sampler changes, but ours that day were Japanese (like a soy vinaigrette with tempura flakes), lime cilantro, a seaweed one, and garlic butter. I liked the garlic butter and Japanese ones the best. I usually don't like the texture of oysters, but having the grilled have them a meatier texture I can handle. The seafood chowder was comfort in a cup on such a cold day. I remember it had tilapia, but I can't recall the other seafood. Nonetheless, if it's available, definitely get it. And also the garlic bread too for dipping. I did buy the salmon roll to share after we finished our "first course." No regrets because I was already stuffed, and it was also delicious! I'm pretty sure it had celery in it because I could taste hints of it. Now, I hate the taste of celery. But this sandwich was so good, I didn't mind it at all. There's indoor and outdoor seating. We had to sit outside because of our dog, but we didn't mind. The food also came out pretty quickly. And the people there are super friendly. And don't forget to do some shopping. They have some kitschy stuff, food products, and of course oysters. My parents bought medium-sized oysters for grilling at a party the next day. We served them with a lemon butter sauce and chili water (and it went so well with the briny-ness of the oysters). I could've eaten the entire order, but that would be rude to the other guests lol. I know there are lots of places to get oysters, but definitely check out Bodega Bay Oyster Company! read more

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Those oysters were fresh and so delicious. Can't wait for the next time to eat them more. read more

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Pass. Stopped in for a quick bite and we just weren't all that impressed. The food was ok. The grilled oysters were tasty enough but over $3 each is high in my experience. The grilled shrimp had no seasoning at all, not even salt and pepper. The blue cheese cranberry walnut salad was fine but small. Small wine and beer selection but we didn't partake this time. More than that we were surprised with the apathetic service. Barely a hello and frankly an unpleasant overall vibe of annoyance. I wouldn't mind higher than normal prices if there was a compelling reason to return but, sadly I don't see one. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Grilled oyster sampler - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

Went for a dozen oysters & more today on way to Korbel along the coast, but the prices were steep & the service sucked, the girl behind the register forgot to relay our grilled oysters order and the rest of the staff that were preoccupied and making allot of noise but not assisting, in our order, The dozen oysters, paid for turned out to be 16, but 6 were full of mud and or dead & oysterman had no clue about our grilled order, food we had was good but we ended up asking for a refund 45 minutes later and getting to Korbel just as they closed . Wasted day with horrible service ,I was in the oyster business for 10 year and new Martin who started this business, Terrible way to run there business and will not be returning! read more

We always see bodega bay oyster company every time we head up to spud point crab company. Always wanted to stop by to check it out.. bodega bay oyster offers a varietal of different oysters shucked or unshucked. The family ahead of us purchased 300 oysters to take home. Something to think about on the drive back after crab sandwiches!! Lol! We tried the half dozen Kumimoto..very tasty, fresh and sweet. We also tried the bbq and garlic butter.. I preferred the garlic butter as the oyster had a creamy texture. The location has both indoor and outdoor seating.. they also offer to host private events as well. Nice spot. Will have to check out Hog Island oyster further down r read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Garlic butter and Bbq. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

I ordered a dozen of the medium sized oysters, they were live (very fresh) and delicious. They came in a bag with ice so if you are not planning on enjoying them there they will stay alive in an ice chest. Service was very friendly, they even showed me how to shuck an oyster with an oyster shucker since I was struggling with a butter knife. There are picnic tables and 1 BBQ so you can eat the oysters fresh. There is a small store that carries all the essential items and sides to enjoy the oysters fresh (lemon, seasonings, hot sauce, etc.) Clams were not in stock when I visited so I will need to come back to enjoy fresh clams. They also sell BBQ oysters and alcoholic drinks. Prices for fresh oysters and clams are consistent with the other farms in the area. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Fresh medium oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

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This place is hateful. There's a waitress/bartender there named Catherine... that lady is a nightmare. I walked in and requested a menu. I guess that was enough to flare up her attitude problem. I see other reviews on here mentioning a rude cashier, and I'm almost certain it's the same witch. Needless to say management may need to consider letting a certain someone go for the sake of business. Will not be returning. read more

Always fresh oysters and relaxing outdoor settings. Multiple oyster type and price options. Friendly service. read more

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GOOD QUALITY oysters overall! We got 50 kumoto oyster - got about 6-7 empty ones but also were given about 10 extras, so it's about the same overall. They have a spacious backyard sitting area, so you can cook or open your own oysters. *BRING YOUR OWN oyster knife! Do not order half-shell oyster as they are double-priced! Will visit again, but will only get closed-shall oysters. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Kumoto oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

Was so excited to try this place after reading the reviews and hearing great things. However, it was not a good experience. The service was lackluster and it seemed like no one cared if you were interested in the oysters or not and seemed like they were all annoyed to be working there. My family of 6 were celebrating a birthday, we came in ordered one wine flight, two assorted oyster flights and one of the baked assorted. The order was delivered and just set on the table with no care or explanation on what wine/oysters were which. The Chardonnay tasted off, other two wines were good, figured out which ones were which on my own. The baked oysters were pretty decent in flavor but gave us stomachaches later on which was a little worrisome. We waited and waited for the other two oyster trays since they never arrived and staff didn't seem to notice or care. Finally went back to the ladies at the register to ask and the rest of our order was completely forgotten. No apology really after those were delivered. Your oysters are good your service just needs to match. We almost bought another round of fresh oysters but I chose not to due to the hospitality, so you lost out on some revenue there. At this point I would not return or recommend Bodega Bay Oyster Co. based on the service received and warn and prepare others for what they may experience. read more

Bought some oysters Togo and they were soo good! The person at the cash register was also very nice. Very cute store that also has a restaurant side. Prices were reasonable. read more

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My husband and I came here on our mini-moon at the referral from our catering chef for our wedding. We are so happy that he did! We ordered the seafood chowder and variety of oysters. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. The chowder was probably one of the best chowder's I have ever had. There were various chunks of meat and it was well seasoned. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely be back. read more

While visiting the Tomales Bay area, it is surprising that you would come ALLL the way over here for oysters....BUT this place is (an unlikely and) solid spot for oysters. Sure, you don't get the views of the ponds and bodies of water that the oysters are being raised in, but you get pretty solid deals for FRESH oysters! I opted for a dozen of the extra small Miyagi's and was happy to discover a few extra oysters. I brought them home to show off my shucking skills and enjoyed them ASAP. They were delicious and fresh! Definitely enjoyed the speed and price of this oyster shop! read more

Fresh oysters available to-go or shucked right on the main road! Great location, super convenient. Oysters are fresh and delicious. Not the "cheapest" spot to grab oysters, but the quality is there (especially if you're not looking to shuck your own). About $20/dozen for small miyagi oysters to-go (ie. Not shucked). They throw them on ice in a plastic bag and you can find a nice sheltered cove to shuck and enjoy! Would swing by again the next time I'm headed to Bodega Bay. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Miyagi small oysters (we took to go and shucked at home) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

5 stars, 5 stars, 5 staaaars! YEEESSS! And let me tell you why: Not only are the oysters the bomb diggity, but the SERVICE is just stellar! Passed by Bodega Bay Oyster Co on the way to the beach this past weekend, and couldn't stop thinking about oysters once I made it to the beach. I decided to drop by on my way back home to get some oyster goodness. This shop is conveniently located off hwy 1 on the drive to and from Bodega Bay. It's smallish inside, but this little baby stocks everything that you need when it comes to oyster land. So let me tell you a lil' bit about myself; ya girl is SPOILED when it comes to oysters. Up until now, I had never shucked my own oysters before. Always ordered them on the half shell and called it a day. I was about ready to do the same thing when I got here until they told me that they stopped selling shucked oysters at 4 pm. At first I was kind of disappointed, but I was so determined to get my oyster fix. I purchased them anyways. My next mistake was trying to order the "large" oysters like I knew what the hell I was talking about. The young lady at the counter immediately told me that the large oysters were humongous. She even showed me what they looked like in the case and recommended that I stick with the small size. Of course I took her advice! The smalls were actually a great size. But, can you believe what just happened here? Homegirl saved me from making a big mistake. Most people would probably just give me what I asked for without even questioning me. I mean, the large oysters are a lot pricier. But she was so honest. She told me that they had oyster shuckers for sale there for $20. Yeah... wasn't trying to pay $20 for that little tool when I could probably get it for half price. So, what did she do instead? She let me borrow their glove and oyster shucker, and I went out on their patio and shucked those bad boys! My first time EVER shucking my own damn oysters. Oh, how liberating it was! I don't know what it was, but I just felt so damn accomplished. And it was fun! Oh yeah and by the way; these oysters were so incredibly FRESH, meaty, and effing delicious!!! Wow! Ain't nothing... NOTHING like some freshly shucked oysters boooooy!!! I mean Geezus. Got a dozen for $16 which seemed like a great price to me, but I can only compare it to what I've paid for shucked oysters (we all know those cost an arm and leg). Shoutout to them for throwing an extra oyster in my bag!!! Yep. I noticed that too. It's the little things that make a big difference sometimes. The people here are the friggin' friendliest and their patio is so cute and quaint. I'm sure it doesn't get nearly as packed here as it would at Hog Island or Tomales Bay, but that's what I think is an advantage here. Came back home and slurped those puppies down in pure enjoyment. I mean damn... what a GEM! I've been thinking about this place ever since I left and have already started planning my next visit. It's 100% worth the stop sooo do it, do it, dooo it!!! So for all of you oyster fanatics out there; add Bodega Bay Oyster Co to your list! They definitely won't disappoint. read more

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This was a good place to stop in after being at the beach for the whole day. There were options to sit outside and enjoy the outdoors and eating your oysters. We were pretty tired from our time at the beach, and with still 2.5 hours to get home, we opted to get the extra small oysters to go! It was enjoyable and I am glad we stopped by!! read more

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Bodega Bay Oyster is THE best place the get fresh oysters. Whether you're dining in or picking up some to shuck at home, you really can't go wrong. On our recent trip to Sea Ranch with the fam, we stopped by to buy some fresh oysters... and left with 3 dozen oysters, lemons, homemade cocktail and mignonette sauces, and an oyster shucker. It was the perfect one stop shop for all our needs. Service was friendly and they always give you a few extra oysters in case you come across some bad ones! I rarely (if ever) run across a bad oyster from this place. We love the Kumomoto and Extra Small Miyagi and will definitely be stopping by next time for these little guys. read more

Bodega has convenient hours of operation despite covid. Ordered 50 oysters, purchased baguettes, two sets of gloves, gave our ID's to rent shuckers - and our party of two was having a fantastic afternoon self-shucking oysters for late lunch. Pick up us also an option if you don't want to stay on site and do the shucking. Or for a little extra the staff can shuck a dozen or so too. The picnic area is open with proper social distancing. Clearly don't show up with 20 people - that won't fly. Easy parking. Fresh oysters. Will definitely come back! read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

Fresh jumbo option sized oysters for the win here! The oysters were so fresh and meaty! Great to drop by and pick up some while being along Bodega Bay! Scenic route to get to and from here! Hipster decor and products! read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Oysters jumbo sized yum - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

Hands down some of the best fresh bulk oysters available. Smack a few down while your picking up a few dozen for that dinner party. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

Great oysters! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Great place to hang out. Cool stuff in the shop.

I really highly recommend this location. Everything is so fresh and delicious. Nice place to sit outside and Chuck oysters. . Nice break to eat and relax. read more

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Tiny little oyster house with a variety of oysters served fresh on the half shell or grilled. They also have a small selection of wine and beer. Very friendly staff. They have picnic benches outside so you can either dine in or take the oysters to go. We opted to try one each of the fresh and grilled sampler platters. The oysters were very fresh and flavorful. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Grilled and fresh oyster samplers - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Fresh beer, wine, food items and gifts and, of course, oysters! What a great way to end a day drive! A friend and I stopped in coming back inland from the coast for some oysters. 1/2 a dozen shucked oysters cost around $20 - yes, 12 oysters costs around $40, and they were yummy. All of the standard accoutrements were offered - horseradish, cocktail sauce, mignonette (with no onions in it because they use a squeeze bottle to pour it out... you can't win them all, I guess), etc. We got there pretty late in a Sunday afternoon so no one was around. You bus your own table, too. All in all a pleasant experience! read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - Miyagis and kumamoto on this trip! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

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