My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 8:30 AM. It was very quiet…read moreinside and we were able to pick where we sat. On the wall was a chalkboard with the list of local farmers and vendors that they used to supply their restaurant. I loved how fresh and flavorful all the food was, but I loved their collaboration with small local business owners to provide them with things like eggs and dairy. I had an omelette with spinach, caramelized, tomatoes, chicken sausage, and goat cheese. This was one of the most delicious bites I've had at a breakfast spot in a long time. We also shared an order of beignets that came with some fresh apple butter, which was to die for! It felt like taking a bit off fall weather if that makes sense. My boyfriend had some biscuits and country gravy with a side of sausage and fried eggs. He loved everything that he ate as well. He also had a bloody Mary, which was made with Soju. The flavor and quality was top notch and you hardly missed the vodka from the drink. Our server was very friendly, and he offered some insight into the quality of the Soju and the vendors that they work with. I just really loved the care that this restaurant put into not only service but the food that they're producing.

This place is cute and kind of a hole in the wall but , warm and inviting. We ordered a beer,…read more biscuits/gravy and a lentil soup. The beer took forever (we were thirsty) ‍ biscuits were ok but dry. We ordered a side of gravy which made them better. The lentil soup was absolutely delicious! Overall a good experience. My only gripe was being charged $7 for extra gravy. The world is expensive I suppose.

Came on a Sunday to check out this place. Ambiance and service were great!…read more The food delicious! We ordered chilaquiles and since we could not decide on whether we wanted pancakes or French toast, our server Ana mentioned we can do half and half so we can try both. It was lot of food, I would recommend to share the chilaquiles plate if you want to try a few other items. We truly loved the everything about this place and would definitely check the place out if ever out here again.

Had a great meal on Saturday. Staff was friendly and very serviceable. I appreciated that there…read morewere several different areas for dining depending on what vibe you were looking for. Plenty of parking too. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was good. I do wish the potatoes inside the burrito had been warmer. The red sauce wasn't too flavorful or spicy which is what I expected but it didn't distract from the yummy taste of the burrito. The hibiscus refresher was delicious. Will definitely be back.

Thank you for an amazing afternoon Jilly! It's was so great to meet you and the chef yesterday! The…read moreservice here is OUTSTANDING!! Jilly is a fantastic woman who gives to everyone around her, and we are lucky that she chose a restaurant to run so she can share her love with even more people!! The location is a beautiful picturesque place on the edge of the Russian River, and there is a great patio that you can bring your pup to while you're dining! Now let's get to the best part: the FOOD!! The fries are so crispy and delicious because they are fried in tallow instead of toxic soybean oil! We both got the Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and everything about them was delicious. The meat was tender and not fatty, the cheese was melty and generous, and the produce was fresh! We can't wait to comeback again when we are in the area. Thank you for a wonderful visit, my Mom and I had a fabulous time!

We were headed to Bodega bay from Kenwood and was suggested we stop over here for lunch. I wish…read morethey had more menu item options. We ordered the clam chowder soup, Tomato soup and grilled cheese combo, pulled pork sandwich with tallow fries, single smash burger with tallow fries. The presentation of the sandwiches were great and looked appetizing. However, my son didn't find the smash burger a bit compared to those he tried in other places. The fries were not really a big deal here. The clam chowder had other ingredients like ham and corn. I prefer the cream heavy type of chowder than theirs which was more the soupy type. It seemed it needed more flavor. The view of the Russian River was so pretty. It was a long and winding road drive to the restaurant from Santa Rosa, better to stop here after coming from Bodega bay to avoid the winding roads. Menu item prices should be adjusted lower due.

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.

Hole in the wall. I've been several times but first time reviewing. You walk in to the bar area…read morewith two pool tables. Family friendly. Middle section are tables and outside area has seating as well. Biggest thing to remember here is it is CASH only. The menu changes based off what's available - most are locally sourced ingredients. Rumor is the chef is a former Michelin star chef who wanted to live a quieter life- either way- the food is to die for. You can tell love and passion is put into each dish. We had the spaghetti and meatballs- still dreaming about the meatballs. Perfection. Stop in. Be patient. And talk to the staff- all super friendly.

Looking for a traditional, old time, multi course meal? Look no further. Absolutely wonderful…read morefood, vintage ambiance and wonderful service. We live close enough to get take out, this weekend ordered their minestrone soup and a wedge salad...it was PERFECT!!!!! When we have company we take them here for the "experience." You order your main dish and are served multiple courses before that main dish. Anti pasta, soup, salad, bread, pasta (if you didn't order pasta as your main dish), and then your main dish. Don't fill up on the smaller courses because you are going to want to have room for the main meal. Fun to watch all of the courses being brought out on rolling carts. This is one of those places you remember going to as a child, it is fun, casual and an "experience."

Loved the location and ambience, but the food was not good. We waited over an hour for our lunch…read more Our waitress was lovely and so attentive, but the rest of our experience was disappointing. We enjoyed the salad and dessert (Tiramisu), but that was it. My daughter felt sick after her meal and so did I and my mother-in-law. We chalked it up to the marinara. The only person who did not feel ill after the meal had ordered the chicken Alfredo. Not sure what's up with the marinara but personally, I would not return.,

My husband and I came here a couple of weeks ago for our anniversary and we were very happy with…read moreour stay. Although our timing was off as heavy rain had just passed. We were unable to enjoy the river or any of the outdoor areas too much. I would love to try this place again during warmer weather. There was a small electrical problem in our room and they put us in a bigger room with no additional charge. Very kind of them as I'm pretty positive any other place would have tried to get some kind of up extra charge out of us even though it wasn't our fault. I appreciate the honesty and it's very refreshing! We ate at the restaurant twice and the food was amazing. The eggplant appetizer is something I'm going to be thinking about for a long time! Their cocktails are also delicious and just strong enough. It's a pretty small menu, but it makes it easy to get a taste of everything. Especially if you go more than once! I do feel like it might be little overpriced for what it is. However that seems to be true of the entire area so I can't really hold that against them. All in all, I was happy with our stay and I highly recommend it. We will be back here someday for sure!

I stayed here recently for a little weekend getaway. The…read moreproperty: - Absolutely beautiful, right on the river. - Location is a bit secluded but I wanted that. - - -Lots of restaurants and bars within 10 minute drive. - Lots of outdoor seating to relax. - There is no longer a dock. - There is no longer a hot tub, was replaced by a mini pool which was not heated. - I definitely did not appreciate that they play outdoor music on speakers until after 10pm, it was super loud in my room. - Sadly the restaurant and speakeasy closed last minute due to staff emergency. I was all dressed up with no place to go. The room: - I was in River View Studio 26. Room was a decent size. Bathroom was TINY! If you sit on the toilet the sink is in your lap. The shower had no place to put my soaps and water took a really long time to heat. The windows do not have screens so just be aware of that when you leave windows open, the bugs will come ( to be expected given the location). - Mini fridge, coffee maker, seating area. - Room key is a code they email you.

We tucked into The Grove (with reservations) on a rainy Friday for an early dinner. Despite having…read morethree menus - drinks, dinner, and happy hour - choosing what to order didn't feel overwhelming, and we quickly landed on the anchovy toast, beet salad, shrimp & grits, and mushroom risotto. Our server was incredibly friendly, and the entire room shared the same warm, easygoing vibe. The small, speakeasy themed space was already packed at 5 PM, so reservations seem like a must. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and delicious, but the standout dishes were the beet salad and the shrimp & grits. The beet salad had a perfect mix of textures; chopped pistachios, tender beets, and crunchy radishes over a pillowy ricotta. I finished the salad wishing there was more. The shrimp & grits featured a potlikker sauce that absolutely lived up to the hype; it made the dish. I wish the shrimp & grits were served in a bowl rather than a shallow dish. I found myself chasing the sauce and polenta around the plate, trying not to push it over the edge. That said, if it were in a bowl, I might have just drank the sauce, so perhaps this is the restaurant's way of preserving a bit of dignity for its guests. Next time, I'm hoping to visit when oyster po' boys and fried green tomatoes are on the menu.

I've been meaning to check this place out since they opened, and finally made it in today--worth…read morethe wait. It absolutely lives up to the hype. The vibe is effortlessly chill, with whimsical decor--think antique lamps, an old record player, and lots of little details that make you want to look around. The whole place felt alive in the best way--buzzing with conversation, laughter, and people clearly having a great time. We didn't have a reservation, but lucked out with seats at the community table. Bonus: the other guests were super welcoming, which just added to the fun, communal feel. We hit happy hour, and wow--it's a good one. Tons of interesting bites and a solid drink lineup. I went with a whiskey sour, my friend had the ginger beer on draft (very refreshing), and we shared the prawns, Brussels sprouts, and creamy mac & cheese. Everything was seriously delicious. Shoutout to our server, Melanie--friendly, attentive, and totally on it, even with the place packed. A couple things to note: it does get loud, so maybe not your spot if you're after a quiet, intimate dinner. Also, the happy hour menu listed Brussels sprouts but didn't mention bacon--I'm vegetarian, so that was a bit of a surprise. (It is noted on the regular dinner menu, which I admittedly didn't check.) All in all, such a fun, lively spot. I'll definitely be back for more bites and cocktails.

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.

Mother's Day Brunch was overall very good, and uncommonly reasonable. Out of 4 dishes we ordered, 3…read morewere excellent; we found the pancakes to be a bit tough in texture. The time between ordering and receiving food was lengthy. It is possible that they were understaffed for a Mothers Day brunch. However, our waitress did check in before food arrived, to let us know the status of our order. Almost everything that we ordered was under $20. This was as opposed to a place like The Flamingo, which was charging $70 *per person* for its Mothers Day brunch. Drakes has a great view, but the most comfortable booth seating is on the wall, farthest from the windows. The tables at the windows are only for 2 (our party was 3).

We saw this fine dining restaurant by chance during our trip from sea ranch to guerneville. Didn't…read moreexpect to get a table, but we were lucky enough to get one. The service was awesome, our server Evan quickly got us to our seats and took our orders. We tried the oyster epiphany (fresh oyster with lime ginger and wasabi dressing) I wasn't a big fan of oysters due to its fishy after taste. But this place nailed it! The sauce really paired well, oysters were soo fresh I could go for another round. We also ordered homemade sourdough as starters, the whipped butter was very light , not too overwhelming. The sourdough was soft and the poppy seeds add texture to it. The pairing works so well, we asked for another refill. Now to the main course, the fish tacos were on point, not very memorable to be honest. But the pasta!!! omg you could tell it was hand made, the shrimp were fresh and cleaned it wasn't fishy at all. I was expecting it to be a tomato based pasta, but the sun dried tomato gave such a nice additional profile, sweet and sourness to the truffle based pasta sauce. Last but not least, let's talk about the view! It is not everyday you got to see the end of the river and the start of Pacific Ocean. it was such a stunning view. Overall it is a 5/5 experience!

Wish I had known a couple of details before planning my anniversary dinner here…read more This place is known for epic views, naturally we wanted a table with a view so I called a week in advance to request just that. The woman I spoke to said she would put it in her notes and that specific tables are not able to be held. She assured me we would have a good spot so I took her word for it. This was our first time coming here and its an hour drive. There is very minimal parking. We were lucky to get a spot as someone was leaving. We were seated at the worst table this place has to offer, right at the entrance to the bar and kitchen, in a narrow walkway, there is a window for one person to look out of and the other seat is looking into the kitchen as the table is positioned halfway in the middle of a window, so one side is against a wall and a view of the kitchen. The busy waitstaff was coming in and out quickly from both areas and walking past us with plates and such, it was chaotic at best. It felt almost insulting to be seated here as we had made a request well in advance to celebrate our anniversary which was also not acknowledged. Another party was just leaving so I was able to request to move. We were then seated at a 2 top table just outside of the atrium with a direct view thru a window of another 2 top table on the other side of the glass so when you go to look out the window its like you are staring at the people at the table thru the glass partition. We were so deflated by this whole seating situation. I say all of this to point out that if you are a party of 2 there is barely any tables with a clear view for both people so keep that in mind! If you have a party of 4-6 you have a much better chance of a better table. Really wish I had known that!!! The interior was nice enough but lacking the romance and ambiance I had hoped for, can we get some candles or flowers on the tables? Seems like an obvious detail overlooked. As far as the menu we were a bit underwhelmed by the offerings, there is a prefix menu and a small menu adjacent with minimal options like lamb and elk or vegetarian.... Probly should have looked at that before making this reservation but I had heard how amazing it was so I just took a chance. Although the choices were limited we enjoyed everything we ordered, food and drinks. Our waitress was nice and did a good job for us overall but definitely was more attentive and informative to the group adjacent to us which was a bit disappointing. Again this was a celebratory dinner and it just fell short for us in that way as it was not acknowledged Our tab was a little over 300$ portions were modest although tasty. I enjoyed the drinks and desert the most. To sum it up, I wont be going out of my way again to come back here. If I found myself in the area I might enjoy stopping in for a drink and dessert. Id say a solid 2.5 stars

Best chicken sandwich I've ever had! And I told the staff!…read more My mom and I visited this Café and Market over the Memorial Day weekend for the first time. I'd driven past it numerous times on the way to Bodega Bay, but never stopped in. Parking was a bit challenging as there were lots of cars.. If parking was available, you needed to be careful as to not block the car next to you, or to the side of you. Aside from parking, the staff was warm, inviting, and an absolute pleasure. The restaurant appears to have once been an old home. It has comfortable outdoor and indoor seating as well. My mom and I shared the Kale Cesar Salad and Chicken Sandwich. The salad was perfect and the toasted almond on top were a perfect nutty touch. The sandwich was just perfect. The chicken was a perfectly cooked chicken breast. Juicy, not dry, and perfectly seasoned. The baked cheddar chip on the bottom was a pleasant surprise and the homemade focaccia was sinful. You need to try this place. It will change your life just like the people that are in it.

We were in the area and tried this place!!! There are no regrets at all. Customer service was…read moreexceptional, food was amazing and the view in the back seating area is perfect. I definitely want to come back! We had huevos rancheros and the berry French toast