Just go and order their buttermilk pancakes and a mimosa. Heaven. Best dang pancakes I've ever had, super spongey not cakey, and you can tell they make from scratch with tons of that amazing buttermilk flavor. read more

A cozy little restaurant in the middle of Bolinas with decent food and a good place to have a beer and relax.

Yum. The food was great, the service was great. We sat outside with our dog and enjoyed all of it.

My favorite place! Huevos rancheros are my go to but also love the specials. Everything local and fresh. Always great service!

I love this place. I love Bolinas -- it's authentic, unspoiled west marin. You can't beat that. And the coast cafe has good food, can always seat you and has a great ambiance. It's wooden inside with old wooden surf boards lining the ceiling. It's like a mini-surfing museum. They are always so nice there too. read more

** Edited on 6/28/08 ** After my second visit to the Coast Cafe, I'm unfortunately dropping my rating a star. I still love this place and I want to go back to give it another chance but honestly... in our last visit my waitress was loopy and absentminded and the food just not what we expected. Our waitress forgot several items in our order, served us the wrong food, and it took her a good 20 min to find and figure out our check. The food we did eat just wasn't as enjoyable as we had hoped. Don't order the pork special. Ah well... hopefully it will be tastier next time! --- Original post --- Love this spot. Much enjoyed. After enjoying an afternoon on Stinson beach on a gorgeous spring day, we set out to find a local place to grab a tasty meal. We had heard of a yummy spot in Bolinas so we hit the road, heading north to find the only restaurant in the small coastal town. If you aren't in the know, be sure to watch the map. There are no signs pointing to Bolinas -- the locals like to keep the spot a secret. We shared a crab and a salad on the special list. The crab was certainly all it was cracked up to be. The restaurant doesn't fool around with clumsy crab crackers -- the meal comes with real pliers to help you get the job done. My only regret is not saving room for dessert. They had a blackberry pie on the menu and that's an opportunity I rarely pass up! read more

You'll feel like you're on the set of Deadliest Catch - lots of hippy/scruffy locals but some of the freshest, well cooked food to be found. Honestly, it started with the bread and butter... yum. He had fish & chips (halibut $18) with a salad for the slaw - the best in his life. I had the chicken sandwich and fries - also tasty! The pies (apple and berry) were OVER THE TOP HOMEMADE GOODNESS! I didn't partake in the wine, but saw they were generous with samples/tastings. Seriously, if you're hiking/biking in the area - check this place out - it's fantastic and defiantly worth the drive/scavenger hunt (we had to double back as there was no sign - apparently it's frequently removed by the locals!) read more

Wow! I wasn't sure what to expect when stumbling into this cozy cafe. At first it seemed like a typical sit down eatery that catered to tourists, which it does, but it surprised me. I ordered the clam chowder as a starter and was very impressed. I was going to get the Crab (bargain at $19) but wasn't sure I could eat that much so I got the Fish N Chips which was absolutely delicious! I did sampled a crab leg and it was AMAZING!!! For dessert we got the chocolate cake. WHOA! Outstanding! Serves 2 easily. Had some of the creme brulee as well, Incredible! I'm actually thinking of going back next weekend. Just be sure to drive safely down there. The roads are windy but the view is AMAZING! The owners David & Roseanne are awesome. Recommending this place to everyone. read more

What a lovely place- we came in smelling like sage because the locals were having a smudge ceremony throughout town. The room was cozy and happy and our long family table was perfect for our group. It seemed not to matter at all that my daughter was only in socks because her shoes were too wet from the beach to wear. The service was wonderful and the waitress even helped my daughter put catsup on her fries. The calamari was excellent and also came with a really nicely dressed field salad garnish. My husband's meatloaf was very savory and delicious. I would have loved more fish with my fish and chips but everything was very fresh and the coleslaw was nicely seasoned. Top it off with a piece of blackberry pie and then we went back out into the cold sage air to view the full moon rising over the ridge. Beautiful night. read more

If you happen to be passing through Bolinas, The Coast Cafe is not to be missed. In the summer, they have amazing BBQ ribs and oysters not to mention the BEST garlic bread I have ever had. My boyfriend and always make sure to stop here for dinner whenever we spend the day in Bolinas. The fish is always fantastic (and often there is a local option), and the salads are so fresh it's like drinking a glass of water. It's the kind of place where you can actually taste the love in the food. Hands down best restaurant in West Marin. read more

This is really the only game in town- literally, if you are looking for a sit-down meal, although I think Smiley's across the street does hamburgers. Anyway, they have a nice sunny patio dining area, and outside seating out front. The interior is comfy and feels kind of seaside, old english pub-like. Located right in the center of this little tiny town of Bolinas, so if you've ventured all the way here, you're looking for more than just food to throw in your belly (or you should be), you're after the full experience. And this is a nice experience kind of place. We noticed lots of internationals around us, various different groups and parents with young-un's speaking in different languages (some unidentifiable so we're not talking the usual french and Italian here). Everyone was kicking back and enjoying the sun. The prices are high, and that's my main reason for the 3 star rating and not something higher. We ordered a mixed green salad...just the usual mixed greens with shredded carrots and very lightly dressed-nothing special and really just your average serving, that was $9.95, a half-size was available for $6.95. Then we ordered the fish and chips, which was breaded and deep-fried local rock fish. The fish was really very good, 3 pieces, flaky and tender, the breading was fairly light and not greasy, the tartar sauce was excellent, and the fries were perfect. The coleslaw was rather bland, and hubby kept going on about the knife cuts -should have been a finer shred (he's into that :). Anyway, it was a great fish and chips, but over-priced at $17. The real secret gem here is the beer, a well-stocked assortment, and included a pint of guiness for $4.00! Hello, just give me the beer, the nice patio, great relaxing small town vibe and people watching scene. read more

Food was excellent. Service was good! The kids LOVED the pancakes !! I highly recommend

Great little place, nice surf decor, friendly folks. Fish Tacos are pretty darn good and the bred pudding was the best I've had in a while!

The service, ambience, and food are five stars. Prices are expensive even by local standards. At the end, the experience was worth it. One of the best brunches I have had in years. read more

I like Fish & Chips and the place is my Bench Mark for the best. I think most of the time the fish is sourced locally. The fries, cowl-slaw & ice tea are great also. The service is excellent. The option to eat outside on the street side is the best. Fun to watch the world walk by. Dogs are welcome also. read more

When in Bolinas, the Coast Cafe is pretty much the only sit down restaurant in town. The place is very cozy and comfortable, and on nice sunny days, they have a nice patio in back. I've only had the hamburger the few times I have been there and it was extreamly tasty. It is a nice half pound burger. I add cheddar cheese. The other food looked good as well and they have one of my favorate beers - Lagunitas India Pale Ale. read more

Absolutely fabulous! Even on a rainy day on the coast. Still a super down homey chill californian vibe with EXCELLENT grub. Can't wait to go back! read more

I don't care how great or bad the food is: their radio commercials are so horrible they are painful! I did eat there once last year- ordered a chicken salad to go- the chicken was undercooked - inedible. It's too bad because they are the only restaurant in town- tons of potential & it has a cute front porch & back patio. I would go back if they would only stop with their ridiculous radio commercials! read more

Great LOCAL flavor, food & friendly service...LOVE curling up next to the fire & sipping on a glass of wine or beer after a nice surf! (Oh, and the best fresh fish & chips around) read more

I'm shocked that this place has an overall rating of 4 stars. The service was horrible...very disorganized. We had to ask for our coffee multiple times. I mean, how long does it take to pour?! Took forever for our dishes to come out. And when my BLT came out, I was very disappointed. Bread was super crunchy! And oh yeah, clam chowder was nothing to rave about...it was probably from the can! U think they would have better clam chowder being near the water. But no, they don't. It was $5 for a small cup.Don't waste your money on this place. It is overpriced for the quality they serve. U are better off packing some food. read more

Bolinas makes for a nice quick retreat from San Francisco. Brunch at the Coast Cafe made for a fun destination. We ordered the special, crab eggs benedict, and the huevos rancheros. Both were very good and the ambiance was very relaxing. read more

Been here now three times in the last four months and very happy with all my visits. They have a great gumbo dish that is a steal at $15 for lunch and lots of good beer choices. Solid kids menu with all the items at $5. Not sure why others have reported bad service, I have nothing but good interactions and there is no way I would every be confused with a local... read more

Holy yum!!! Loved all the fresh local foods! Everyone we went with enjoyed every bite.

The kale salad with goat cheese and crunchy quinoa was amazing! There are plenty of delicious options for vegetarians and it was a hard choice. We also got the potato latke with crème fraîche. Absolutely delicious!!!! read more

Perfect oasis at this picturesque seaside village. We had the kale, beet, crispy quinoa, raspberry vinaigrette salad with the grilled fish option. In this case locally caught wild salmon and halibut were available - yum! read more

Good food. Had fresh local rockfish and they cooked it hot and juicy. Harder than some people realize. So easy to overlook fish. Thursday is live music. The music was excellent. No amp, no mic.(wish more people would get a clue on that) small room and he filled it well. B.R. Lively. Never heard him before but he's got a great feel. Mostly original...to top it off the waitress was both sweet and professional. Great spot for a relaxed dinner. read more

LOVE this place. Yes Pete was funny. The evening staff was adorable all the old guys were so nice sooooo over priced but all of Bolinas is! I still adore Bolinas and the coast cafe though. read more

By far, the best fish and chips I have ever had. the fish was fresh and the batter was perfect. I got a chance to talk to the owner David. He was full of stories about bolinas, it's history and it's people. He was really cute to in a very rugged seaman sort of way. I can't wait to go back and eat there. The portions are huge and well worth the price. It's only an hour outside the city. a great day trip. It's their slow season right now so seating was not a problem. They are much busier in t he summer. Me and my friend Nikki had an awesome time. read more

Stopped in with the family on a busy Saturday. Good little place and the Mahi Mahi Fish & Chips were great. But, clearly too many tables for what the wait staff or kitchen could handle so a little slow. And they never did bring the appetizer we asked for. But hey, you are in Bolinas, you are not here for snappy service exactly so all in all a good place considering it is the only place in town open for lunch. read more

Considering it's pretty much the only place to sit down and eat something in Bolinas, the food is pretty darn good!! It's a lovely little pace to sit and admire the quirky local crowd at the bar across the street and we were very pleasantly surprised about how tasty the food was!! We had breakfast and dinner here and were very pleased with both! Friendly, talkative staff and nice small town ambiance. Nice wine list and delicious coffee!! read more

Good for coffee, mimosas & fish and chips (yum!). Don't expect city service - this is beach town life. Do look for great beers on tap, a pretty good wine list and some yummy food in a cool coastal setting. read more

Just what I was looking for. Live music thurs and Sunday. Good food. Good service. Funny little town. Bar across the street with more live music. Great. read more

This review is for the coffee kiosk outside the front door of the cafe. The chorizo breakfast burrito was delicious! Best quick ready made Chorizo breakfast burrito I have ever had! Patty, the barista was super sweet and very charming. She warmed our hearts with the cute heart design on the top of the hot chocolate foam. The dirty chai we also ordered was decently spicy, and perfect for the rainy weather we were experiencing. I will definitely be stopping at this kiosk any time I am in this area. read more

My daughter, Dan and kids rented a little house in Bolinas for the first time last week. They had "Fish & Chips" (fresh Halibut), Ceveche and Coastal Seafood Stew that was all very good....they can't wait to get back there next summer. My daughter told us to drive over for the day and eat there.... from Davis, Ca....about 2 hours. read more

The food here is always fine, but the service is very "Bo", if you know what I mean. As long as you're not in any sort of a hurry, relax and enjoy breakfast -- this place is so comfortable, you'll want to stay for a long time anyway. read more

If you are a vegetarian, i wouldnt trust this place. my vegi burrito came full of rice and refried beans even though the menu said it was made with black beans. when i asked the waitress if they use chicken stock in their spanish rice, she assured me that in the vegetarian burrito there was no chicken and not even cheese. it was full of cheese. the food had a lot of sugar in it. also over priced. better off getting a sandwich next door. read more

Come here every time we vacation at Stinson Beach. First night we all had the Halibut fish and chips a bit pricey but excellent. The menu said caught locally and I wondered about that and chatted with the owner a bit about it the local fish and he said the next night was thresher shark. Well, just one hour earlier we saw a local fisherman bring in a thresher shark and when I mentioned that he said yah we just bought it. So we had to go back the next night to have it, and it was on the menu as locally caught which was true since we saw the fisherman bring it in. Anyway the fish was cooked perfectly and it makes a great story. Wine by the glass very good, my only real complaint was service was slow and not very attentive but no so bad that it ruined the dinner or anything. read more

Food always great, wine choices fun and don't feel taken advantaged of with price . Service can be slow sometimes ,not always, but hey your at the coast eat slow, drink wine, relax . read more

Just had dinner there. It was clean, friendly, filed with happy families with kids. The food was fresh and delicious. My husband and I both loved our meals. He had fried oysters and a salad, I had fish n' chips. Maybe all the bad reviews have helped them clean up their act? Not sure, but this place was awesome. read more

this place is mediocre at best...food was not great and service is amateurish! ordered 2 glasses of the same red which were corked,no problem as it can happen and waitress replaced the wine with a new bottle. we had the beet and goat salad as a starter,ok but not great..we found what seemed like a piece of walnut and a little sprinkle of goat cheese. Now for the main courses, I had the pasta putanesca which was anything but, broth was like hot water with anchovy flavor. Calamari was the only ok thing we had so to resume the situation..in the summer go there for a beer or a glass of wine but run away before you get hungry!!!! "Hey Bolinas with a restaurant like this one you won't have to worry about people coming back!" read more