The food is tasty. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. The staff is friendly. And the views are exquisitely beautiful. Whenever we are in the area, we make it a point to stop by. read more

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Not that great.... Unseasoned food. Very limited menu but probably suits their clientele.

The view was amazing! Ordered fish and chips, clam chowder and beer. The beer was delicious the clam chowder had so many clams there was a tasty treat in every bite. The fish and chips were really good. A little greasy but I polished off everything on my plate so not greasy enough to stop me from finishing it. The store that is connected serves soft serve ice cream that everyone seemed to enjoy. read more

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Pleasant staff, friendly,sociable and polite. Burger, fried chicken sandwich, salad, crispy fries , donut hole with caramel apple dipping sauce all were all very good and flavorful. Highly recommend. read more

This place is amazing. Staff here is extremely sweet and attentive. Food is great quality for what you are paying for. You can tell the chef here prepares everything with love and passion. 10/10 read more

Clam chowder is one of our favorites especially after a hike up in the hills. The view from the outdoor dining patio is scenic. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Food is great and refined relative to a casual seaside fish and chip shop. But you do pay for that refinement! The vibe was casual and super relaxed, if a bit commercial, with the gift shop etc. read more

Coastal Kitchen is connected to the Dillon Beach general store, making it convenient as a one stop shop. We showed up around 130 ish on a summer Saturday afternoon and got seated right away. The location has inside seating, as well as outside seating that faces the ocean. The venue itself feels trendy and modern, yet cozy and welcoming at the same time. The friendliness of the hostess and servers helps with the welcoming vibes! We shared the fish and chips with a bowl of chowder, in which both tasted extremely fresh. Loved this little place so much! read more

As a full time resident of Dillon Beach we are very happy with the results of Coastal kitchen. We have been there for dinner 8 times now and all good. Last night Sunday 6/2 after a nine hour drive back home it was a delight to have a great meal 2 minutes from the house. Ellen the waitperson is great. She knows us and her welcome is always warm. We are super happy with staff and also the store. Great job all around read more

This place did wonders with the seasonal fruits and vegetables! Peach and corn salsa was fresh, sweet, and refreshing (Altho the chips were slightly salty). The ahi tuna was beautifully prepared, and the avocado toast was cleverly paired with beets. The best dish of all has to be the shishito peppers with corn pudding, corn, and tomatoes. The corn pudding was creamy and sweet, and provided excellent contrast to the shishito peppers. The ingredients used here are fresh and thoughtfully paired. An amazing and healthy meal with a beautiful ocean view! read more

Soak it in they will take care of you here. Full tummy's and happy hearts. Thank you to the staff read more

Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dillon Beach, California

We had our daughter's graduation dinner with 12 guests here and could not have been happier. The menu is limited but everything was absolutely delicous. Manager Marla set us up perfectly. Our server Jennika was such a pro and fun as well! She even put up some party decorations that I dropped off the day before for us. You can come in your flip flops or dressed up and feel right at home with very happy taste buds for sure. All the staff that we encountered were delightful. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g32298-d2324846-r789134348-Dillon_Beach_Coastal_Kitchen-Dillon_Beach_Marin_County_California.html# read more

Excellent meal at very fair price point. Menu changes weekly. We shared the Romano beans, clam chowder and burger/fries. All were wonderful. Burger had very nice seasoning and was cooked just as we asked for it. Finished with soft serve ice cream with hardened chocolate topping (served in a bowl). Nice selection of drinks, too. A Henhouse IPA was one of the several beers on tap tonight and I really enjoyed it. Service was very attentive. read more

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What an amazing rare treat it was to step in here. Brand new location featuring very interesting and talented, dare I say hipster owner, with a nice eclectic menu, that has something of a French Laundry vibe of If You Built It They Will Come. Nice place. Very crisp ! read more

We were looking forward to this restaurant experience but unfortunately, the manager made it a very unpleasant experience by lacking people skills and not training her staff very well. Two salmon dishes were inedible due to rawness, and ignored our requests concerning food allergies. We won't be going back. Take the drive and go somewhere else. read more

We are thrilled to have a quality dining option at Dillon Beach. Love the simple, beach decor, fabulous views of the beach but highly recommend dining at sunset. They will soon add high chairs outside and a Bbq during warmer months. Our son ordered the chicken and fries. He loves it and wouldn't share. Thick hand cut fries and likely local chicken. They change the menu daily based on what's locally sourced. They also have local Marin kombucha! The store next door has a kombucha bar. Yes! We also ordered the Vietnamese baby broccoli which had a lot of spice, grilled lime, soft boiled egg. That was my fav. Hubby got steak and roasted veggies and he shared! Perfectly cooked. Another home run was the clam chowder. Very unique! Whole potatoes, lots of herbs, clams in the shell. The broth was rich and delish. The fresh squeezed lemonade also a hit and was not being shared by our son! The oysters were fresh and light, not the typical Rockefeller. Pricey but worth it. Spend the day at the beach and end with a romantic sunset at this great new local resto. read more

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I have been looking forward to trying this place ever since it opened. It's a perfect place to go after the beach. The food is all super fresh and delicious. Everything came out super quickly and service was great. Our server was super knowledgeable and helped us to pick our dishes. The chef even came over to check in on us. We felt very well taken care, loved the food and can't wait to come back and try more things! read more

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You don't have too many options to choose where to go eat in this area but I just would pass by to the next city. Menu is very limited basically Fish and Chips and if that is the only thing they're going to serve it should better be good... unfortunately, fish and chips were swimming in oil very greasy you would have to wrap up the fish in napkins to remove some of the oil!!!! Let you be the judge!!! where did their Chef went to school??. read more

We first went to Coastal Kitchen when it was ran by the iconic Todd Shoberg and always enjoy the clam chowder-even though it has had several iterations. The burgers are amazing and the fries are crispy and just right. Staff is super nice and friendly. Coastal Kitchen is a must-go for the wandering traveler and for those who want to escape the chaotic cityscape. read more

Beautiful upgrade from the previous café, and guaranteed to be foodie-approved as each item is quality, fresh, and made to order. Was just there yesterday and realized there's bacon in the chowder (heads up to the non-mammal eaters not expecting it) which further limits my personal options. Should the Coastal Kitchen continue to expand it's options based on popularity, my one contribution to the future of this lovely restaurant would be to offer a menu of "The Classics"... Fish and Chips, New England Clam Chowder, a crab sandwich (or any sandwich other than the Oyster one)... maybe even a pizza? Doesn't have to be big.This one addition could very easily escalate Coastal Kitchen to the top of my favorites list. Either way, this restaurant is a hit, and will make it big. read more

Absurdly small mediocre shrimp tacos for $16 and coffee that was not freshly brewed. Stunning location.

I've been camping at Dillon Beach so many times before and never been here. I was missing out! The weather was beautiful so we sat outside with the amazing view, but the inside of the restaurant is so cute! Love the hardwood floors. Dog friendly outside with water bowls available. I got soup and shrimp tacos, both delicious. Get there early! They get busy quick! read more

Best clam chowder ever, it had scallops in it too...very yummy. We are locals and try all the clam chowders in the area. We pulled up 10mins before the were closing,(2pm) felt bad so asked if they could still take 1 more order and with NO hesitation the cashier said absolutely . The Clam chowder was great but the hospitslitalty was even better, I want to try everything on the menu, especially the fish tacos n brisket sandwich...my daughter had the crab sandwich and said it was delicious. She n her fiance are regular customers . Definitely recommend. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch and beverage. Awesome drink selection and the view of the ocean is worth the trip in itself. We got the yellowtail dip, which had some kimchi in it, this was my favorite of the meal. My fiancé loved the oysters and the clam chowder. The arugula salad had some of the best croutons of my life. It cap it off they served us salted Carmel soft serve. We had to walk to gorgeous beach after this massive lunch! Thanks for the great meal! read more

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Fantastic food, great and friendly service, and in a unique, remote location, the Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen is a can't-miss for those in Dillon Beach. (And it's a sure miss for anybody who's not there; it's simply too remote to get to, unless you're already in the neighborhood.) But if you're there, make sure to try the clam chowder, the burger, and if you manage to be there on fried chicken night, don't miss out. Enjoy your time in Dillon Beach! read more

What a great spot to grab a bite to eat after a relaxing day on the beach.I went there on Saturday 7/18/20 with my wife and daughter after a great day at dillons beach,we stopped here on our way out of town heading back home.Because of covid 19 ordering is either done on line or show up like we did and place your order with the wait staff outside.I ordered fish and chips very tasty,fish was fresh and for 20 dollars the amount was generous.My wife ordered a burger she enjoyed it,our daughter ordered chicken nuggets she said they tasted a little fishy (she doesn't like fish of any kind) I'm guessing the same oil was used to fry the fish and the nuggets.Never the less we all enjoyed ourselves great view overlooking the ocean while we ate our meals.Thank you to the staff who I interacted with,very friendly. read more

Ruined burger. I should have sent it back but I was a ways into it (I'm a guy and just grab my food and chow down) when I realized it was sodden from way too much secret sauce drenched over the patty. Really it was a mess. Help is hard to get but I counted three guys in the kitchen. I hope the manager reads this and advises the help that more is not always better and sometimes is a lot worse. The fish and chips were good and so was the service. I'll certainly watch out next time and order the secret sauce on the side. read more

Wow, what a great place! Such a nice upgraded place right on the coast.

Prices in line with in-season beach restaurants- but food plentiful and excellent! Kids meals were spot on! And we customized a lot!

The food is quite tasty, serving size small, VERY expensive! $15 for a small mason jar serving of wine. They must be advertising heavily, as the restaurant is usually full and customers are not locals. Reservations recommended, it's not a drop in place! The ambience is nice, menu continually changing, local sourcing. Unfortunately, at these prices, I will not be a " regular"! read more

The atmosphere is very nice with a beautiful view of the ocean. However, the food not so much. My husband had the clam chowder, it was watery and small for 16.00. I had the cabbage salad which was good and priced correctly. My son had the burger and fries, he said not great but fries very good! The tap water smelled terrible. My iced tea was served in a glass bottle that had a sharp crack on top. read more

i came for dinner a couple of nights ago and everything was just okay. the clam chowder was very thin, the consistency of water pretty much, which is fine if you like that but i prefer mine thicker. some of the workers also make it seem like asking for extra things is an inconvenience which made me uncomfortable. you cannot beat the views though, it looks out right onto the beach and is gorgeous at any hour of the day. would i recommend it? yes because it's the only restaurant in the area and the views are in-comparable, but i would just skip the clam chowder. read more

Fresh food and flavors. They are the only place in town an could get away with being touristy or tasteless. But coastal kitchen doesn't rely on its location to make people happy. Great food, great location, great service. read more

I went here on a whim and this place is like way too cute, the employees are like super choice and quiche, and the dish I ordered (the Peach, Mozzarella & Bacon Sandwich) like literally murdered me with his deliciousness. I never Yelp but this joint is beyond AMAHZHING! read more

Worst clam chowder I've ever had. $16 for a flavorless thin milky broth with a few vegetables, chunks of chewy bacon and a handful of clams. Very small portion more like a cup than a bowl. It came with one slice of burnt bread. Flies were swarming the tables. The view was beautiful. read more

I have been to Costal Kitchen at least 4 times in the last year. I really want to love this place as the ambience is very cool. Overall, the food and the service is a disappointing and here is why! August 26, 2023 place closes at 7pm, showed up at 6:40 pm after traveling to Dillon Bech. Went to the host stand to order and was told, oh sorry we just closed the kitchen as we have a large party of 8 people that just showed up? What? Seriously. August 28 went for lunch at 1 pm, told, it will be an hour for your food once you order! What?? Ordered anyway. Both chicken sandwiches $20 each with salads, fries are an upgrade, had super soggy buns. Disappointment. August 11, 2023, ordered two fish and chips, )$21 per order) took 40 mins to get them and the fish looked dark. Not used to dark fish, I thought it should be more like white fish! Disappointed. I'm okay with paying a bit more as this is a bit of a remote beautiful location, but the inconsistency of the food and service is not what should be expected. Lastly, call to be sure they are open, if have also seen where they don't open at all on days they are scheduled to be open. That is all! read more

Wow ... Chef Jennifer McMurry ... Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen ... it's true ... she makes food as beautiful as the view! She was recently featured in both the Press Democrat & Sonoma Magazine. Can't say enough about her culinary expertise. Every single bite is exquisite. Her attention to detail and ability to make every morsel mouth watering is remarkable. We started with her fresh peach corn salsa and chips. Chips were house made, light, yummy and paired with the peach corn salsa that had a jalapeño sauvignon blanc vinaigrette. Need I say more? Incredible! My local bacon, mozzarella, fresh peach sandwich on house made focaccia was beyond dreamy. The clam chowder was equally fantastic. With no room left we still managed to devour an apricot galette with Double 8 Dairy vanilla soft serve. What I love about Jennifer's food is her passion for finding great local products and creating mouth watering gastronomic experiences. Definitely worth a trip to our coast. Jennifer is a chef extraordinaire and right here in our community! read more

Had lunch there yesterday with my family. There were 6 of us so our order covered most of their limited menu offering. We all were more than a little surprised with the quality and creativity of the food. If your taste tends towards the typical diner this might not be your place but if you like to experiment and are open to new food offerings it is spot on. Everything looked and tasted fresh and was locally sourced. Some of our order included Clam chowder in fennel based sauce, mussel with arugula and onions, falafels and caesar salad all were excellent. Even the Arnold palmers were great. Servers were friendly and attentive, we will definitely come back! Hats off to the Chef. read more

Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen - A good after picture, bones picked clean - New American Near Me - Dillon Beach, California

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Outstanding dinner on our last night at Dillon Beach. Great service even with only 2 servers. My husband and shared our dinners, both SO GOOD! One was the halibut with sunflower seed pesto and delicious veggies - very unique...one was a Japanese herb used in sushi - it was distinctive...wanted more! The other was a Mediterranean plate with egg plant and much more Veggies .. baba gonosh (spelling) ... like hummus but much much better ... and oh the warm naan! I thought the pricing was reasonable for such top notch dinners! And of course, the view! We loved that the assistant chef served our starter (pickled veggies ... ) - he even brought us more pickled items - describing them as "like a butter pickle". Definitely a must for lunch or dinner! Very clean and love the Black & White look with green plants and accents! My only regret is not taking a picture of our plates before we devoured them! read more

Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen - Delicious dinners and great view! - New American Near Me - Dillon Beach, California

Nice bright restaurant close to the beach. The staff are super friendly and inviting. We both had the steelhead with white beans. Very good! read more