We visited Stinson Beach yesterday and we ordered a fruit smoothie to go. While we waited my wife asked to use the restrooms and was told "they were only for indoor diners only." This is horrible service and makes no sense to value togo customers less than dining in customers. read more

Food okay, the prices were high but they are in the middle of nowhere. Had the BBQ king salmon, unfortunately we just came in after a long hike and I was very hungry. The king salmon tasted good was a small portion for 25 bucks and some small sliced potatoes underneath the salmon. My wife had the club sandwich with Salmon and that was really good and filling. She also had the French onion kale soup and that was really good. Our friend ordered the burger and he said it was pretty damn good. Calamari was the starter and that was very good as well. read more

Parkside Cafe - BBQ King Salmon - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Restaurant is overpriced and service is bad enough that I won't be going there again. I like to support local businesses but there's no excuse for consistently poor, sometimes overtly rude, service. The snackbar and coffee kiosk are much better, but it's a hard pass on the restaurant. Also why must everything contain pesto?? read more

Use to stop here on longer bike rides until recently when an extremely rude waitress kicked us out for setting our bikes near our table while we waited for our sandwiches. As an avid cyclist to another, I would not recommend this stop. read more

My husband and I found this place wandering north of SF and what a pleasant surprise! We randomly arrived at the restaurant around 4pm Saturday (Labor Day Weekend) and were seated on the patio without wait, even with my dog. Patio had a great ambience, our waiter was efficient and not chatty (which I like, not a chatty person). My husband had the seafood linguine and I had the shrimp and crab risotto both around $30. They were both very very tasty! My husband isn't a big seafood person and he still loved it. A little over priced but still good. Was surprised by the "rude service" reviews because we didn't experience any of it. We had a very beautiful yet peaceful early dinner. Overall, great ambience, delicious food, little overpriced (that's why I gave 4 stars). read more

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After a hike down to Stinson I was ready for a great meal. Parkside was a fairly underwhelming experience. The oysters and homemade habanero sauce were a decent. The burger lacked flavor and warmth - the warmed up patty was lukewarm at best. Service was mediocre. If you're starving it will do. Beyond that you'll be disappointed read more

I loved this place! I was weary about the 3 stars, but I saw how many reviews it had and thought we'd give it a try since the Sand Dollar was disappointing the last time we visited Stinson. We ordered the garlic cheesy bread to start and it was SOOOO GOOD. yum. My friend ordered a beet salad that looked lovely. I had the crab and rock shrimp risotto. It was absolutely delicious. I wish there would have been more meat considering the dish is the most expensive on the menu at $28, but it was still really yummy. The rest of our table ordered: the BBQ pork sandwich, fish tacos, oysters Oliver and a BLT. Everyone loved their food. The servers were very friendly. Our food arrived all at the same time and it was all hot and delicious. I will be back! read more

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Delicious meal in a great location. We ordered a Bloody Mary and lazy lemonade with the crostini for an appetizer - highly recommend. For the entrees we got the burger and the fish and chips, also both very delicious. The Mayo sauce for the fries was also a treat. Food. Came out quickly and hot. I would give this a 5/5 if there was a restroom - you have to use the ones at the beach which I found to be a little odd. Other than that it was a perfect meal! read more

Parkside Cafe - Bloody Mary, Lazy Lemonade, Crostini, fish and Chips, and the burger - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Such a disappointing experience. My husband and I decided to go out to Stinson for an anniversary walk on the beach and lunch (oysters) at Parkside Cafe. Host told us there was a half hour wait which was fine & understandable so we put our name in. My husband asked where the restroom was - the host told him it was only for seated customers. My husband said "So you mean, I have to wait here to use it for half an hour?" Host very curtly, rudely, & unsympathetically replied "Yes". That's it!! We left!! Sad - have enjoyed Parkside in the past but can easily find somewhere else with less attitude. read more

Went back recently and the blonde lady was lovely and helpful. She helped us with a parking spot. Perhaps I caught her on a bad day (everyone has a bad day) on my previous visit. I grudgingly gave the previous review because I dine here often, and feel they should show a bit more hospitality. Burger was great, and felt they did COVID precautions well (to go pick up was very efficient). read more

In common with other reviews my experience here was frankly bizarre. The food was not especially good (and definitely over-priced) but what gets me is the rudeness on display by the staff. The 'host' was impatient and surly towards our group - myself, my wife and two young kids. The first instruction he barked at us when we were approaching our table was "don't move the sun umbrellas!". None of us had touched a sun umbrella at this point but he likely heard us comment to each other that we should find a table with some shade - so I guess this was triggering to him for some reason. A moment later the host literally berated another couple who had sat down a minute earlier but moved table from a sun-exposed one to a different one in the shade, because they had a child asleep in a stroller and needed the shade. He told them "once you order you cannot move tables!". I get that the servers may have separate stations but the place was dead so I cannot understand why that was even an issue. I seriously think this place only stays in business (given the absolute disregard for customers they show across the board), because there appears not to be many other options in that section of the beach. I advise against going here however unless you want to come away only to later regret your decision to give them any business. read more

We came to Parkside Cafe, like many, halfway through a Double Dipsea. The patio area was full so we went into the dining room. We were shocked with our experience. Above all, what turned us off from this restaurant and meal was watching the owner berate a server after we insisted (without knowing it was a take out menu) that he bring us the pizza menu. We thought it was a minor transgression. Watching the owner treat her staff like that astounded us because no staff member should be treated with such disrespect. Even though watching that interaction is deserving of a 1 star because eating somewhere were the manager or owner belittles her staff is not a restaurant I want to patronize, to add insult to injury there were also major problems with our meals. First, the interior of the cheese puffs we ordered were cold. I assume they are intended to be warm because the tops of the puffs were burnt. Then, though we ordered our burgers medium rare, they came medium (which is fine), and well done (which is not fine). There also wasn't any discernible truffle oil in our mushroom/truffle oil french fries. Also, my friend was ordered to form a line for the bathroom about 20 feet away from where the bathroom was - and was the only person chastised for failing to do this. Plenty of other patrons who seemed familiar with the staff stood right by the door without any staff member saying anything. Peculiar. All in all, not only disappointed in the food, incredibly disappointed with how management treated staff. read more

waiters were agressive and impatient, food was okay, bathroom situation was a nightmare since they had this whole inefficient system which was really frustrating. sucks because this is basically the only restaurant in the area. read more

Just spent $65 at this establishment and they will not let me use their restroom because I spent the money at their takeaway window. They encouraged me to visit the disgusting portapotty in the public park which lacked toilet paper as well as a sink. read more

Although the food is pretty tasty. The staff are extremely rude and full of themselves. But apparently because of their location they can treat their customers badly anyways read more

Took over an hour to receive food after ordering, and the place wasn't even busy. Waitress would not visit our table to see if we needed anything or to refill our water. The food was sub-par as well. The $20 bleu cheese burger was disgusting. Do not recommend. read more

Nice server and yummy food. We really liked the calamari, the thick burgers and the seafood pasta. The only negative note was the time it took to receive drinks and appetizers as well as our meal. It's definitely super slow service so keep that in mind. We liked the live music. We also really liked the fresh squeezed lemonade and orange juice in the mimosas. read more

Parkside Cafe - Seafood linguine. The seafood was fresh and we loved this light dish. It was a large portion that could feed two. - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Service was not, as a number of recent reviews state, terrible. It was aloof in the beginning but our waiter turned out to be kind and attentive. The food was clearly freshly prepared and of a fairly high quality. The menu proclaimed the usage of local, organic farms where possible. I appreciated all of this about the food. I find it very unique that a place with an emphasis on fresh, local food is just steps from the beach. You can get your pizza here, too, but it's a cut above what I'd expect for a place practically on the beach. I would come here again. read more

Parkside Cafe - Beautiful garden on the patio. - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Outdoor cafe was beautiful. Very casual (wooden picnic table). Service was excellent. Iced tea refreshing. Cheeseburger with bacon was one of the best ever. A little pricey but all natural and best ingredients. Fresh fish specials sounded delicious. Basil plants, lemon and lime trees were growing near the patio. Onsite bakery. Didn't try it but looked fresh. Patrons feed the birds so they are nearby but not intrusive. read more

Parkside Cafe - Gourmet burger - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

This review is solely for the walk-up bakery and coffee bar. Coffee: $2 and excellent. The blueberry muffin: $4, clearly freshly baked, and awesome. I'd stop here anytime I was at Stinson. read more

Worst customer service - man at cash register was not friendly and kept saying 'what else?' rudely after each item I ordered and he gave me a dirty look when I tipped him - I guess I didn't tip enough for him. At the pickup window they threw my bag of food at me and didn't even make eye contact. Food was pretty good but I wouldn't return because of the terrible customer service received from all employees. read more

Thinking about my dinner here weeks later -- this cozy spot is one of my highlights of my weekend in Stinson. My boyfriend and I came here three times in one weekend and had memorable top-notch fresh seafood (including scallops and fish tacos) every time. Their house hot sauce is also quite tasty. The dinner time waitstaff made a lasting positive impression. read more

Honestly don't understand why this place has such low reviews. The staff politely told me that I wasn't allowed to have my dog in the marketplace. I came up alone and desperately needed lunch so I didn't know what to do. The cashier then kindly offered to stand outside with my dog while I quickly selected something and then I handed him my card to pay back outside with my dog. Since there are no quick places, I really appreciated the kind customer service from the young man working behind the counter. They had tasty sandwiches and the pasta salad I got was flavorful and delicious. Will definitely come back here! read more

Parkside is the perfect place for lunch at Stinson Beach. They offer many options such as sit down service, grab and go snacks, as well as quick bites at the to-go stand (i.e. tacos, burgers, soft serve ice cream). We opted for the sit down service and enjoyed out lunch outside on their outdoor patio. We both ordered the Niman Ranch burger - mine with the addition of avocado and gruyere, and his with avocado and bacon. We both agreed that the burger was incredibly delicious, and you could definitely tell it was made with high quality ingredients. We also ordered the "sport" iced tea and fresh squeezed lemonade, which were very refreshing. Can't wait to return! read more

Ordered the mango tango smoothie. $7.04 for mainly ice and unripe banana flavor. Not from this area, so unsure if this is average price for a smoothie. read more

Parkside Cafe - Mango tango smoothie - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Having been to the restaurant many times in the past, we were ready for a great meal. But we were very disappointed in our two visits this week. Both times, it took forever for someone to acknowledge us. Food quality has dropped, prices have gone up and service seems untrained. Also, the art is gone from the walls, there are no flowers anywhere and no music. Just white walls. Not a deal breaker but a bit odd. Burgers are very good - but they'd better be for $18, right? Love the Thackeray wines and very glad they're still pouring it. Rare treat. Ahi rolls were good but there was so little tuna that it could've been removed and we wouldn't have noticed. Gnocchi is a very different dish than any I've ever had and this really deserves an explanation either on the menu or by the server. Beet salad is average. I usually love them but this one has too much apple (feels like filler) and not nearly enough crumbled blue cheese that they advertised. Grilled cheese sandwich for the kids was made from really hard and thick crusty bread and had the worlds thinnest slice of cheese. Flavorless and painful to eat. The burger shop next door is great as always. read more

Extemelly expensive place and food is just ok. $$$$$$ $ 3,50 for a small cup of milk?? read more

Parkside Cafe - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

We had a wonderful time at Parkside Cafe. The coffee every morning was excellent. We had lunch and two dinners here (mostly because the rest of the places are closed Tues-Wed. But the food was excellent (salmon, chicken, fish & chips), and the servers were so nice, even though it was crowded. Tables were bussed immediately, and the outdoor heaters took off the chill. If heading back to Stinson, we'd go here again. read more

DO NOT GO HERE! They are rude and have no appreciation for customers. They don't let patrons use their restrooms! I guess they expect you to eat with dirty hands after hiking there??? Turns out Parkside cafe & restaurant are separate, and if you buy pizza & ice cream & some baked things and then sit outside at their outdoor table, you are "separate" from the restaurant and can't use the restaurant bathroom. Even though they have the same font and name and building and your group might have spent $50 there and sat down to eat. Apparently you have to go use the beach restroom, which doesn't have any soap, and then use your poo covered hands to finish your leftover pizza and pastries. So appetizing. One star bc pastries were pretty good. But there's lots of pastries in the world and this restaurant certainly isn't irreplaceable. Needless to say I'm never coming back and will tell all of my friends to avoid. read more

(From a party of 2 people) Pros: - Tasty food - Scenic neighborhood Cons: - From sitting to ordering a drink... 10 minutes... no eye contact or hello from staff in between - From point of ordering food to eating...45 minutes... no eye contact or hello from staff in between - $9 mimosa comes in a glass about 3"x2" The place definitely capitalizes on almost no competition in town. Not much to offer patrons. read more

Nothing has ever compelled me to write a review about a restaurant until my experience at this place. The food is OK and overpriced but I'm willing to overlook that since it's conveniently located next to the beach. After ordering our food our toddler decided he needed the restroom. I cued in front of the bathroom door and ten seconds later and employee rudely approached me to tell me that I had to go cue outside of the restaurant because management didn't want people congregating by the bathroom. As absurd as this seemed I agreed. Once I arrived outside and realized how long the line was I asked my husband to take my place so I could return to the table and have my toddler eat his food while the line moved. When it was our turn I walked up to the bathroom with my toddler and his two sisters who were done eating and needed to wash hands. An employee comes storming towards us and starts yelling at my husband that we need to cue outside. We explain that he already cued and that we let the other employee know he has was cuing for us because our toddler was going to eat his food in the meantime. He continues to argue and insists that if me and my three kids are entering the restroom instead of my husband then we must go outside and cue again. What????????!!!!!!!! I don't have enough space or time to explain how wrong or absurd this policy is or how poorly it was handled or how incredible the lack of consideration for a paying customer and their toddler in need of a restroom was. We seriously could not believe it. Anyway, if you have a family and appreciate any sort of decency from an establishment don't ever visit this place. Our family will definitely never set foot there again. read more

Great menu and presentation! Excellent food and extended breakfast hours. Amazing 'Sport' iced tea!! Best WiFi in town! Really nice snack bar and patio dining. Tremendous service! Roomy, comfortable and welcoming! read more

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While the staff was very friendly, it's clear that the policies made by the owners are absolute garbage. The sign up in the front of this place states they sell pizza, however upon sitting down, quickly found out that you can't eat pizza in place, but you have to order for take out. In the terrace of this place it also says you can have your pizza there, however they won't give it to you. You have to take it out. Upon having this pizza after going through all the trouble of trying to get it and having to go to somewhere else in the area to eat your pizza. Turns out the pizza was actually really bad. You're better going off to dominos or Pizza Hut. It was supposed to be pizza from the wood oven but it just didn't look like that. Overall would never eat there again. It's clear the owners have a good place and want to prioritize their earnings over good quality food, and policies. The staff was however helpful and friendly. The only positive of the food was the dessert that was pretty decent. read more

This is a cute restaurant and bakery that is a great place to stop after a long hike. It is located in Stinson beach, right next to the beach park entrance. I liked the beachy vibe and friendly atmosphere. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The food wasn't that great for the price (I had one of the pasta options). I would recommend getting the burger, that seems to be the menu favorite and is really good. They have a snack stand that's attached to the cafe, which has good soft self ice cream if you're looking for a desert after. Definitely take some time to walk on the beach after you eat. The beach entrance is located right past the parking lot behind the entrance and is definitely worth the extra 15 minutes to look at/walk along. read more

Parkside Cafe - Gnocchi dish and burger - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Come for the food, stay for the toilet! We loved this place. It has the best public toilet on the beach, no need to order anything. Staff are friendly, especially to minority families. We wanted to order drinks to use the toilet, and they told us off! "Why spend money, here's some free tap water while you're waiting!" We really didn't care for the food (overpriced and tasteless) but the toilet is kept squishy clean. And the wait staff is just superb, with that Zen attitude that makes your day. There's 1-2 people who love to hang around to troll tourists. They are not wait staff but Berkeley drama students. Depending on weekday, you might see such greats as "No soup for you!", "I'm the owner, roll over and die", or "What's today? Korematsu Day!" You can instantly tell who they are by their fake "Eat well, be happy" T-shirts. Yeah right - they neither eat well nor, from the looks of it, have seen decent food on a table in years. You do best to ignore them... as you make your way to the toilet. read more

Went there and on the front porch there was a pizza menu so we sit down and they said they can't serve us pizza if we sit down and even if we buy one to go along with other food we can't sit down and eat it on their property and so we get up and order one to go just to eat on the beach and they say we have to wait a half hour. So we just end up buying slices from the coffee counter. Alright pizza but it was cold and then workers were far from friendly. I recommend just going somewhere else. Atleast two other family's had the same problem we did and they ended up just going somewhere else, what we should have done. read more

Went in here tonight, gave thw waitress our order. Ten minutes later she comes back and tells us there's a party of 40 ahead of us and that our food would take at least 20 minutes. She didn't offer us any bread, a drink, nothing. She couldn't even bring us soup. Total bullshit. So we left read more

Totally rude to us for no reason. Asked to have a meal made with a slight modification for my very sick father and treated like an annoyance by the server who just walked away. I know you are (essentially) the only place in town (absent Sand Dollar) but that doesn't give you the right to treat your patrons with a contemptuous and rude attitude. Avoid! read more

Food was good. Patio is nice, one part of which is dog-friendly. Service friendly. Very pricey though. If you get there before 1 pm, you can still order breakfast stuff which is more reasonably-priced. But yeah, $25 for fish tacos?! Come on! I ordered a Margarita ($12) and it was one made from a mix. I assumed a place with prices like this would make their drinks from scratch. Now I know to ask! But seriously, people, a $12 (which everyone else charges for a real Margarita) for a mix?! And, yeah, long line for bathroom. Not cool. Still it's a nice place to eat. Blackbirds serenade you on the patio. read more

Great restaurant. The only reason I won't come back is one toilet. I paid a lot for my fish and chips. They put it on my table while I waited in line for one toilet. 20 min. The food was cold and no apology. When I inquired, I was told to cross the street to the public toilet. Seriously? Text me once you comply and get another toilet! To make matters worse, while waiting, they told an elderly women to cross to the public toilet, and they also told a woman with 2 young kids to go to the public toilet... read more