Everything was delicious!!! I chose this restaurant because it's basically the only one on the…read moreSonoma county coast that serves chicken with a view. Everything was top of the line from the flavors, plating, service, chairs, view, and ambiance. Not all the reviews on yelp are great & I rolled the dice with going here and I am so glad I did. Can't wait to go back!

My fiancé and I came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary, and we were both…read moreincredibly impressed from start to finish. The ambiance was unforgettable. The restaurant's large windows provide beautiful waterfront views no matter where you're seated. Our waitress (whose name I unfortunately forgot) was fantastic. She mentioned she'd been there for 14 years, which says a lot in itself. She was friendly, knowledgeable about every dish, and gave us excellent recommendations. I know Caesar dressing contains anchovies, but I was hesitant about having actual fish on my salad. I'm so glad she encouraged me to try the cooked anchovies on the side--they were delicious. Perfectly salty and a great complement to the salad. The pork chop entrée was perfection! The pork was cooked beautifully, and the bread pudding side was just as memorable. I'm not entirely sure what was in it, but it reminded me of garlic bread in the best way. The applesauce was also a nice touch. The halibut was cooked perfectly as well, and the mashed potatoes practically melted in your mouth. For sides, the grilled asparagus was exactly what you'd hope for, and the crispy potatoes lived up to their name, perfectly seasoned with a great crunch. The soup of the day was a creamy spring onion soup with crispy pancetta. Although just as delicious as everything else ordered, its the one plate we wished the portion was bigger for the price it was going for. We've eaten at plenty of restaurants, but this may be the first time where every single thing we ordered--from the entrées to the sides and sauces--was a 10/10. Needless to say, this won't be our last visit. It was absolutely worth it and such a memorable part of our anniversary trip to Bodega Bay.

Everything about this gem of a restaurant is 5-star, from the friendly servers/host to the owner…read morechefs in the kitchen. All greet you warmly as you enter and leave their delightful restaurant. But the food--wow!! Best crab cakes ever--perfectly crispy on the outside, with moist, succulent flesh and an exceptional remoulade that complements beautifully. Scallops were likewise superb. Main dishes were served piping hot, crazily not easy for many restaurants to accomplish. But absolutely essential for my family of foodies. The pasta was out of this world with the rock shrimp and veggies, and such savory umami! The salmon was seared on the outside and tender and flavorful. Fish stew had a sublimely subtle fennel broth with clams, salmon and potatoes. We had to sop up the broth at the end. Desserts did not disappoint--and just as with food temperature, this is not a given. The chocolate cake was super solid. And then we tasted the 100% perfect passion fruit cheesecake. Tart/sweet balance was phenomenal and the texture managed that near-impossible balance of being light yet incredibly rich. Bravo! Perhaps the best restaurant in Sonoma County.

Hands down the best dinner in Bodega Bay. Service is top notch, the food is delicious and the…read moreambiance is cozy. The sourdough bread from Santa Rosa is light and the seeds add the perfect texture. The crudo is light, and the sauce is the perfect vehicle to enhance the delicate fish. The duck was flavorful, perfectly cooked and the plating was simple yet sophisticated. The passionfruit cheesecake was the perfect ending to this one of a kind dining esperience. The only complaint I have is they only offer pre made cocktails instead of a true bar. But all in all fantastic!

I had my apprehensions as this place is so remote and isolated. Can the food be good? Can they get…read moregood staff this far from everything? Well, my concerns went out the door upon having an evening drink at the bar and then dinner. It was so good that I decided we should come for dinner the following night as well. It is good to make a reservation. The restaurant is rustic, "woodsy" and very casually comfortable. The wait staff is awesome. They are friendly, professional and very attentive. Both nights was a delight, and we enjoyed chatting and getting to know them. The first night I had the Pt Reyes oysters. They were fantastic. Firm, succulent and delicious; bathed in a light mignonette and tarragon. Perfect! For my main course I had the Summer Vegetable Pasta. It was equally delicious. The pasta was fresh, al dente and bite size. All of the accompaniments, including artichoke pieces, were spot on and blended perfectly for an excellent meal. I was quite satisfied. The next evening I started with the Smoked Rock Cod Rillettes which came on two crostini and made similar to a tuna fish spread. Quite tasty this local fish was a great way to start the meal. After I chose to have the Pork Tenderloin. It was so tasty, moist and delicious. I had it medium rare and that was just right for me. The sauce with it was a great addition, plus the pickled apple, greens and bacon. YUM! Both truly delicious, enjoyable meals. Having a glass of wine for both dinners was just right and they have a nice selection. As for the bar the mixologist bartender was right on his game. I had a Manhattan on the rocks. It was so smooth and just the right mix. Ed had a Bourbon Sour and was quite content. I would gladly eat here again. It is a bit pricey but the value was definitely there.

So probably about four years ago I got to sample this amazing chowder at the North Coast wine event…read morein Santa Rosa. I was blown away, and I never forgot about it.. Now that we're on the Sonoma coast quite often I wasn't quite ready for a sit down, so I decided to take the chowder to go. According to the hostess, the bar staff would take my to go order. So I probably sat at the bar for I want to think about five minutes before I was even acknowledged that's very disappointing. it really gives you a dismissive feeling when other guests are being intended. I'm not talking about a large group 4 down to two people, and I honestly felt ignored. Any way I waited patiently and was finally asked if I could be helped so I said yeah I wanna place it to go order. I'm kind of driving down the road and I just wanna take it to go. That was no problem. I wandered around the property,which is really lovely while I waited for my chowder. My receipt came to approximately $37 for my to go order of only two servings of chowder. I served it that evening, along with a salad and some filet mignon in the comfort of our own accommodations. While the flavor was whatever I remembered, it was a great flavor. It's rich and it's definitely comfort food. However, the potatoes were all raw basically uncooked not at all what I would expect for a seafood chowder. While the potatoes should be not mushy, these were just nearly raw. After the anticipation of looking forward to enjoying and sharing this dish, I feel pretty disappointed. So I can cross this one off my foodie bucket list. Been there done that was just OK. #coastkitchen

What a great experience! For my birthday, my wife asked for a table with a view. We were seated…read moreat the middle of 3 window tables...incredible view of Bodega Bay as we dined at sunset. Adding to the ambience was a live piano player who busted out a Happy Birthday on the ivories during our dessert. The bread was meh, but the sun dried tomato relish(?) that went with it was outstanding. Full bar and cocktails were available, and the wine list was solid. I got the soup taster to start. Mushroom/Spinach soup was decent, heavy on the spinach. Crab bisque was decent, not bad, but I've had better. The French Onion stole the soup show. It was excellent!! My wife got the Seafood Pasta. Large portion and flavorful sauce. They were generous with the seafood as well. A couple full scallops and noticeable amounts of crab, shrimp and lobster. My main was the Ribeye, cooked as I ordered with a tasty Demi-glacé and a veg medley cooked perfectly al dente. My one knock was the Ceasar salad. The added grilled shrimp were a generous quantity & the dressing had a mustard kick that we both liked . The problem was there was just too much of it! After a few bites the Romaine was swimming in it, and everything was a soggy mess. I would suggest ordering the dressing on the side to manage the application.. Peach Cobbler and the lava cake were both solid dessert options. But the 5-starriest component of this great experience was the service. Our waiter Christian was perfectly helpful, attentive, and friendly. Highly recommend!!

As always Jessica & crew were amazing! Perfect service! Amazing wine list and delicious food! Thank…read moreyou thank you thank you!

I had the blackened shrimp with grits , very delicious , service was kinda slow , I had the pudding…read moredessert it was delicious too

My husband wanted some oysters so we gave this place a try, and I'm so glad we did since we went…read moreback the next day for more! We had a tasty lunch with raw oysters and a jalapeño mignonette sauce, smoked trout dip, and a bowl of the chowder. The smoked trout dip was pretty good with the chip and pickled onion (my least favorite dish). The raw oysters with the mignonette sauce were fantastic...we went for two rounds! My favorite chowder in Bodega Bay was Spud's, but I think this one knocked it out. I enjoyed the smoky flavor to it! Our kids aren't seafood fans so I really appreciated their kids menu that had butter & cheese pasta. Their Bloody Mary was solid as well! The following day, we had the Wedge Salad and calamari along with a bowl of chowder. The salad was crisp and the combination of ingredients was perfect with all the textures and flavors of the bacon, cherry tomatoes, shoe string onion rings, and blue cheese dressing...the best wedge salad I've ever had! I loved the lightness of the calamari batter as well! This is a nicely decorated and clean restaurant. It was romantic with the view of the bay. I felt the customer service was a little off, but eventually our servers were nicer as both lunches went on. There was a Hispanic man that was very friendly and kept our water filled. We enjoyed talking to him. The customers sure were friendly with lots of smiles towards our kids. This is my favorite Bodega Bay restaurant. I look forward to bringing family and friends.

This is a "what you see is what you get" kind of place. I do appreciate their authenticity…read more Only 5 items on the lunch order which made it very easy to order. You place your order at the bar and the person working the bar was a kick. I guess she thought we were city folks as we were asking what kind of wines they offered and such. When we inquired what kind of bread sandwiches were served on she said "just regular bread". The in interior of this restaurant/bar has animal heads displayed all throughout and knotty pine One orders at the bar and then has the option of dining inside or on the patio. As it was a very warm sunny day, we opted for the patio. While seated you can see the iconic church in Bodega, St. Teresa of Avila. I had the tuna melt with a bag of chips and a Diet Coke. The tuna melt was pretty darn good you can't beat the price with all three coming in at undef $15.

Divey? Check. Old school? Check? Billiards? Check? Beer on tap? Yup. 0 percent alcohol? Uh-huh…read more Pine walls warm and rustic knotty pine with tables inviting food, so damn hits the spot. Locals love it! Charm oozes and drips through the doors. Super cool and friendly service with food to go. Love the vibe!

I came to Dillon Beach for a much needed respite. This…read moreplace is down the hill from where I'm staying and it's an absolute gem. Outdoor seating has plenty of sun and also umbrellas if you don't want exposure. Has a clear wide view of the ocean. It's so calming and peaceful. I came during off hours and loved how quiet it was. The clam chowder was the best one I've ever had. Plenty of clam and even had two clam shells in it. The piece of bread is their house made focaccia and it's incredible. So crispy but also soft. Perfect balance. Such a perfect meal for what I was looking for.

I love driving out to Dillon Beach and having lunch here. The food is pretty good albeit a lot of…read moreit seems deep fried. The place has a beachy ambiance that fits perfectly. The prices are relatively fair except for a GOUGING ALERT: $32 for a half dozen oysters that come from...well, over there. Outrageous price for a local staple of restaurants in the area. Oh, and there's parking.

Nick's Cove is a wonderful spot to bring your dogs and have a good meal outside on the patio. We've…read morebeen staying at the cottages with our German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. Most places do not allow our dogs. At the restaurant, the Steak Frites the first night was amazing. Lunch the next day was the Smashburger. Also very good and so are their fries. If you like mezcal, the Touch of Green cocktail is delicious. If you like cherries, try the Queen of Spades is delicious. This is a wonderful spot to bring the whole family. I'm giving them 5 stars because they deserve a much better rating than they have.

Fresh seafood was excellent from the start. From the juicy serving of crab from the salad to…read moredelicious fish and chips, every part of our meal was delicious! I love how local the ingredients are, and it shows throughout each dish in their menu. Service was very attentive in assisting us with our food. However, when we first got served, I noticed the table wasn't fully set up and we didn't have any napkin or cutlery available. It was just menus stacked on a clipboard. We did have a dog with us and wanted an inside table due to the wind, and it felt like seating us was a bit of a "here damn" table. Regardless, our seating and view was very calming with the small waves. We still had a relaxing time out of the city and even got to see some wildlife out on the dock. Come here with family or a bae, it is a beautiful vibe!