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    Drakes Sonoma Coast

    4.0 (832 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Brooke W.

    Breakfast was so good we came back for dinner! Great upscale restaurant near the Sonoma coast. Was delighted to see an affogato on the menu - plus the coconut tapioca pudding.

    Garden party
    Bianca G.

    The appetizer was the star of the night. It was delicious, and had lots of flavor! The bread has a lot of garlic but it surprisingly pairs well with the dish. The garden party drink tasted a lot like a lemonade but was refreshing nonetheless. Service was good for the most part, at times it was a bit hard to get our servers attention. I got the halibut and it was fresh! Surprisingly good, just lacked a bit of salt for my taste, it did have a lot of the squash puree, which made it a little overpowering. My partner did get the grilled ribeye, he asked for a medium, and we got medium rare. So we had to return it and it took a while to get it back. (By the time we got it back I was done with the halibut dish.) I will say the location is fabulous, you are next to the coast, and it is a bit chilly. But inside the restaurant it is beautiful! Definitely a cool place to try out!

    Salmon sliders
    Cindy K.

    Busy Sunday night dinner: food was delicious! Sticky pork rib was the best : very tender finger liking not too sweet- perfect. Root vegetables was great too. Highly recommended !!!! Price is very reasonable too.

    Henhouse "Oyster Stout", autumn harvest, garden party, ipa
    Sarah C.

    We had a late reservation on a Saturday night and started with a few drinks by the cozy fire by the fireside lounge. The staff at the fireside lounge were so kind and made us feel right at home while we were waiting for outable (shoutout to Cody). Once we were seated, our server was also very attentive (thanks Chelsey!) Halibut: excellently cooked, tender, amazing honey nut squash puree that balances out the balsamic of the brussel sprouts. All the flavors worked together really well with the light halibut meat. All the fresh produce gave this dish that iconic California "farm to table" vibe Pork chop: I haven't seen a pork chop this THICK yet so tender and juicy in a long time. Yet somehow the highlight of this dish was the SAUCE. So fresh and pear forward. Literally had pear chunks in it. The flavor worked so well to balance the heaviness of the meat. The oyster bread pudding was also very unique and soft and delicious. Ribeye: an incredibly juicy and tender steak. We ordered it medium rare and it actually came out... MEDIUM RARE. Exactly how I like it and yet so hard for many restaurants to execute. The Chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement but not overpowering Clams: yes the clams were great but once again the sauce was the best part and I loveddduding the garlic bread to soak up all the delicious flavors of the clam / sauce duo. Overall, this is probably one of the best meals I've had in the north bay. Everything exceeded our expectations and we truly enjoyed every dish!

    Farmer's Omelet
    Jason H.

    Warmly greeted. Very nice atmosphere. The BEST poached eggs ever! (Maybe the fresh, local eggs have something to do with it.) It's not easy making the perfect poached egg. Both the Farmer's Omelette and Salmon Benedict were perfectly balanced, just the right amount of seasoning, and nicely presented. The French Toast and Belgian Waffle looked good, too, but, for me, I'll stick with any dish with poached eggs.

    View from our seat
    Pearl B.

    Great place to visit as staying on the property delicious food, friendly staff, and wonderful ambience and moderate prices

    Omelette at Drake's Sonoma Coast ($16)
    Rachel H.

    Beautiful view and setting at a classic hotel restaurant at Drakes Sonoma Coast. We had a nice breakfast with the basics, toast, eggs and all. The setting is the best part of Drakes and includes views of Bodega Bay from every seat, and on the cooler Spring day we were here, a roaring fireplace. Service was also excellent and extremely thoughtful. The larger dishes were all in the $20 range: a reasonable offering for this setting. The food was good, but average. No fruit or color on the plate, but straight-ahead breakfast dishes, omelette, eggs Benedict, factory sliced bread made into toast, etc. The view, service & strong coffee and good breakfast make this a worthwhile experience on the coast.

    Beautiful view from our table
    Karina S.

    Beautiful restaurant with delicious, reasonably priced brunch! The views and furnishing create such a warm, comfortable environment. I came with a group of friends for Sunday brunch-we got seated immediately and received very attentive and friendly service throughout our entire meal. I loved the Farmer's Omelet I ordered. The potatoes were so crispy and well seasoned, the omelet was packed with veggies, and the sourdough toast was a lot of fun to eat with all the jams provided at the table.

    Mission Avila
    Makenzie C.

    Came to Bodega Bay for my husband's thirtieth and decided to make Drakes the birthday dinner spot. We started with the bread basket for two which had a delicious butter. Our favorite bread had olives in it! I ordered an espresso martini and it was absolutely amazing. Rich, foamy, and creamy with a strong coffee taste paired with vanilla vodka. It was great and priced well. For dinner we ordered the mussels cacio y pepe and the steak with seasonal potatoes, mushrooms, and chimichurri sauce. The pasta was great! It was creamy and perfectly cooked with plenty of mussels! The greenery was a nice addition that added freshness and crunch. The steak was well cooked (medium) and had a very nice marble to it! We used the butter from the bread to add extra creaminess to it and it was a great addition. The potatoes were a bit bland - but that is that style of cooking the potatoes. The mushrooms were delicious and unique! I could've just eaten a plate of those. The service was amazing! It was attentive without over attentiveness and they knew descriptions of the dishes and offered professional and custom recommendations based upon what you like. They also gave my husband a free dessert and while it was hard to choose between the panna cotta and lava cake we went with that as it was the chef special this month! It was well made and hot all the way through which can be tough to do while still staying gooey and soft. The visuals were beautiful and we could watch the sunset from any angle in the restaurant or from any seat. It had beautiful views of the ocean and marsh lands that surround the bay and made for absolutely beautiful dining views! This is a must visit.

    Montage of images from Drake's Sonoma Coast Kitchen
    Ed U.

    When Jamie W and I headed up to Bodega Bay for a weekender, we were attacked by a flock of seagulls who pecked our heads when we ran home from the schoolhouse. Oh wait, that was the movie, right? Yeah, we didn't confront birds, just traffic and only because the weather was nippy enough to cut down the number of tourists in the area. We didn't stay at The Lodge here, just came here for lunch in their dining room. We booked it in advance, but the restaurant turned out not that busy. They gave us a window table which afforded us a nice waterfront view of the surrounding marshes. The brunch menu was a pleasant selection of dishes, not adventurous but certainly proven popular items. We started with cocktails, of course. Jamie had the $12 Mimosa, while I went for the $12 Bodega Bellini with their own peach purée (photo: https://yelp.to/PHre16qE5r). Nice refresher especially after a long drive from the city. We both decided to get the $28 Dungeness Crab Roll with salt & vinegar chips. It had nice lump meat mixed with sauce gribiche (cold egg and mustard) and stuffed on top of a soft brioche bun (photo: https://yelp.to/YK79UNxIse). A good start to our weekend. FOOD - 4 stars...the crab roll was sure satisfying AMBIANCE - 4 stars...country clubbish feel in here SERVICE - 3.5 stars...polite and unobtrusive TOTAL - 4 stars...a nice, risk-averse way to start a Bodega Bat weekend RELATED - Exploring north of San Francisco? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2tIHlkV

    Pan seared cod
    Kai W.

    We were staying at the Bodega Bay Lodge for a short weekend getaway and had reservations for dinner after a long day out. Reservations would be recommended as the hotel can be pretty busy with guests. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with commanding views of the ocean. If you are able to reserve a window table, that would be ideal for a date night The service was prompt, and our waitress was very nice and attentive. I enjoyed my pan seared black cod. The crust was crispy, and the meat was still flaky and juicy. To go with my dinner, I had the Oaxacan Fire elixir cocktail, kind of like a mezcal riff on a negroni. If you like smoky flavors and classic negronis you will enjoy this. While dinner and drinks were great, the desserts sadly were a little lacking. We had the carrot cake, which was just okay. The cake was a little dry and the cream cheese frosting was a little sparse. My partner had the panna cotta, which tasted and had the consistency of runny yogurt I think that given the views as well as the delicious main entree and drinks, the desserts being lackluster can be forgiven. Give this place a try if you are in the area.

    Gerald S.

    Drake's is an amazing experience from start to finish. The view alone makes it worth the visit, creating a perfect atmosphere whether you're there for a casual meal or a special occasion. The service was excellent friendly, attentive, and professional without feeling rushed. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious, with every dish full of flavor and beautifully presented. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, great service, and an incredible view.

    Mocha chip ice cream
    Daphne D.

    Came here for our anniversary/babymoon last week and it was so wonderful! It was a bit hard to find because we didn't realize it was so small. I think that made the ambiance much more intimate. We came right when it opened and had reservations so we got to sit right away. I believe Lizette was our waitress. She immediately asked if we were celebrating anything and my husband really appreciated that! We had gone somewhere else the night before and was basically ignored the whole time so it was really nice to be acknowledged. My husband had a cocktail that he loved before dinner (forgot what it was). For the meal, he had the pork chop with bread pudding. I was huge! I stole a bite and it was really good! But my dish, the pound of clams with sourdough bread, was just sensational! I'm a big fan of seafood and it was the best meal I've had all year. And we finished off with the mocha chip ice cream and Lizette put a little candle on it for us to blow out. Side note: I have gestational diabetes and was soooo excited the sourdough and ice cream didn't spike my blood sugar.

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    What is the dress code?

    Casual nice! It's an ocean town!

    Waterfront? Good view?

    No view on a rainy night like tonight.

    Is there a bar?

    There is a full bar attached to the restaurant that they can serve from when it is open. Which I think is only after 5pm. You can also sit in the bar area which has a great view and order lighter food options too. But the bar is not "in" the… Read more

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    We popped in for lunch and a beer today. The staff are always really friendly and we had a cold…read morebeer and a good lunch (fish tacos and the club sandwich) and watched the Kentucky Derby at the bar. The view from there never gets old.

    It is nice to see Bluewater Lounge restaurant/bar open again! It was one of the later dining…read moreestablishments to reopen following covid. And even better to know the food and drinks are as great as they always were! While staying with friends in this lovely golf community, we stopped at the Links at Bodega Harbour to check it out and decided to stay for dinner. The menus offered up some tasty sounding dishes! And they did not disappoint. Three of us ordered the crab cakes while two went for the traditional hamburger and fries. Everyone was happy with their choices. Crab cakes were on point! Lots of crab with little filler. Really rich and moist served with a light sauce, which complimented them so well. Hamburgers were big and juicy with lots of crispy fries. In the beverage department, I selected the Quivira Sauvignon Blanc, which was wonderful. You rarely see this winery on restaurant wine lists, so I was quite excited. It is so delightful and perfect with crab cakes. (Menu photos of everything are included.) By the time we were finished, every seat was filled. It is a small area with maybe 7 seats at the bar and a mixture of tables and high tops rounding out the rest of the room. Very cozy. A gorgeous view of the ocean and golf course, too, as the restaurant is on the second level of the building. Casual dining at its best! Alex and his helper were working hard. Five-star customer service for sure. Shout out to them both! I highly recommend Bluewater Lounge for a place to stop where you will have quality food, a full bar, and people who strive to give the highest customer experience to everyone! Open for dining Wednesday, Thursday (live music), Friday (bingo or live trivia), Saturday, and Sunday (brunch). (It's always smart to call for specific open hours.) Parking plentiful. Did I mention they give a nice wine pour too!!! Cheers!

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    Topic: The Tides Date: 4/19/26…read more Quality: 6/10 Value: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Timeliness: 5/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Total: 33/50 Came in for our final meal from our trip here this weekend, and it was fairly good. The service was also good, but this restaurant excels most in its location. What an outstanding view of the bay! One of our waters did have a weird cloudy substance on the top so we did not keep drinking it.. we're curious what that was! The food took about twice as long as we expected for a quick breakfast, maybe 25 minutes? Traditional Eggs Benedict (Country Potatoes): 5.5/10 Very very basic, the hollandaise tasted a little funky Tides Breakfast (Classic Breakfast, Bacon, Eggs (Medium), Country Potatoes, Sourdough Toast): 9/10 Everything here was great! I wish they had a higher quality jam to offer than smuckers when there is so much good, local jam in the area already.

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