Needed a little post-hike eats and was recommended to Parkside. FYI I couldn't park along side it because it was packed! Finally found parking and was a little overwhelmed on where I was supposed to meet my group to eat. There's a restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating but it was a 20 minute wait, and this puppy was hungry! Then there's a coffee/pastry kiosk next to the restaurant which didn't quite have enough substance for this hungry hiker. So with hesitation I got in the long line to order at the casual grab 'n go alongside the coffee spot. They took awhile to deliver my order of a BLT w/ avocado which gave me time to stand in the long line for a single bathroom. The sandwich was tasty although the sourdough bread a little harsh on the roof of my mouth. And there were only two long strips of bacon which was minimal for the size of the sandwich. I decided I wanted an iced coffee but wasn't willing to get back in the pastry line. The place is cute, busy and food good enough, but don't plan on getting in and out quickly. It's right along the beach and there's a little park across the street where you sit and eat your to-go food. read more

Parkside Cafe - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

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Okay, so here it is: I have never been more dissatisfied with service in my entire life. This was straight up, the most unfriendly and rudest place, with the strangest rules I have ever seen - I have worked every job in the industry from washing tables to cooking, to serving, to managing and I was floored by how bad the service was. I went here with a group of 5 on Thursday lunch. We were quickly stopping through Stinson on a drive up the cost and wanted a round of beers and some oysters, and other apps, and we were considering staying for an early dinner. The place was fairly empty, no line at the stand, only two tables occupied inside and about 8 or 9 free [picnic] tables outside. When we talked to the host, we said we only wanted a quick beer and some apps, and she initially turned us down before a wait to ask another waitress who was in full incognito mode - sunglasses, mask, and SnapBack if she was allowed to seat us. The other waitress said yes, but that we needed to be quick and would need the table back for dinner (mind you this was at about 1500). No problem, we're happy to have a quick refresher, and I asked if they had any reservations so we could know if we needed to leave. Nope - they don't do reservations, and the restaurant was more than half empty. The same waitress was curt, and short with us our entire time, and rushed us through our order. Sure, the oysters were great, as was the garden and the beers, but that's where it ended. We were happy to pay the outlandish prices for apps but the waitress was pushing us to get out, and said that "the owner sets the policy that we can only stay if we have dinner" - even though the owner was not around. The table next to us had a single man eating a single plate of food without a beverage - anyone in the industry knows a table that's getting drinks and apps can easily end up with a much larger check than a lunch or dinner tab, and as a former manager I would never imagine kicking out a paying table when you clearly have empty seats in the house. Mind you, we were quite and respectful, not rancorous or belligerent (we had had only one drink!) and it wasn't as if there was another reason not to have us. My party was quickly and rudely ushered out the door before even finishing one beverage. I went to use the restroom, and was challenged if I was a paying customer or not and YELLED at by another waiter to wait outside for the line for the "SINGLE STALL!!", where there was clearly room on the inside to wait for the restroom. Like man, even if I wasn't a paying customer, that's not how you treat people. The dining room was nearly empty and I couldn't understand what his deal was. Went to grab a coffee on the way out (which was stale), and had equally rude service from the kiosk server. I regret spending any of my money at this place, and if I could I would warn every single person to stay away, and ask the owner how the heck he can justify having such abysmally miserable staff on his payroll. I get that they're on the beach, and probably deal with riffraff and crowds in the summer, but to not be able to handle individual customers with dignity and respect - while charging ludicrous prices for mediocre-looking food - is something that I cannot imagine to be coming from a good place. I have never stiffed a server once in my life, and I struggled with myself but opted to tip a fair amount regardless. The oysters were excellent, but man, did I leave with a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Parkside Cafe - Oysters and a beer - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Food: Excellent Ambiance: Good Service: Good For two Wisconsinites visiting the California coast and in search of seafood, Parkside Cafe fit the bill perfectly. Located just a short walk from our stay and from the beach, the patio area made for splendid outdoor dining amongst lemon trees! We were sat right away (it was mid-afternoon). Sit-down eating was moderately busy, and it took a little long for our server to get to us, though when she did, she was pleasant and helpful. We had the Seafood Stew and the Fish & Chips. Both were excellent! The stew had rich flavors of a variety of sea food (fish, clams, scallops, oysters, shrimp) in a delicious broth. The fried fish was not overly greasy and the breading was sensational! Chips were pretty standard fries. The Lodi Zinfandel was smooth and rich. The sparkling mead was not quite sweet enough for my wife's taste. UPDATE: We returned for breakfast the next day. Ordered the Seafood Benedict and the Eggs, Rice, and Beans with added shrimp & crab. Both were very good, but the Benedict is the way to go. Raspberry lemonade is more tart than sweet. The fresh-squeezed Valencia orange juice is delicious. read more

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The Food is excellent.... Excellent!!! Fish is exceedingly fresh. Pricey, but delicious. Eating of food, so strong caring rating . Bathroom also clean which is a nice bonus. Ambiance is relaxed and friendly, dogs on site. Service could use work. Main waiter is professional and does a good job, but overall the service is not cohesive. They have lots of staff, but don't seem like they work effectively. Service would be rated a 3... Kitchen is exceptional, but her also could use improvement... They are slow... Way too slow for all the people working on the grill. That's the negative... The positive.. Ever dish ordered was exceptional!!! Worth the wait. Had seafood sampler platter, risotto with crab and shrimp, crab Benedict, scallop special... all amazing! read more

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Food was excellent! We had breakfast and dinner outside and even shopped the Parkside market. Wish we could have gone again!! Also ordered pizza one night for take home and it too was good! read more

Stopped by the bakery window to get some pastries for the 8 people in our home. The person working the window gave us 4 of the wrong items and, when we inquired, responded with snark. Since she had already individually bagged three of them (how about offering a box for people who are ordering more than a single item?) we just let it go, paid way too much for the wrong things, didn't get everything we needed, and then went to the market across the street where everyone is very nice and welcoming. read more

Been a million times.. always hoping the service will get better. Not looking for anything amazing at this point, but just casual, normal human kindness. :( and if you order a slize of pizza, they serve it cold, which is so weird to me. its a shame because its so good! sourdough crust! i recommend gettig it to go and heating it up. The restaurant is hit or miss. It used to be my favorite place to get scallops, but waaaayyyyy overcooked/chewey the last few times. major bummer, as there are not many places to eat in stinson. we really miss the sand dollar :( and don't expect to be able to use the bathroom, regardless of how much money you spend here. "The port a potties are across the street." read more

If you head out to Stinson Beach, there are only a couple of options for eating out and both are pretty solid. Parkside has a great outdoor patio with picnic style tables that are great for either grabbing a drink and a snack or a full meal. The breakfast is also worth coming for-- they have a lot of in house fresh baked pastries and homemade granola. We had an offer from family to watch the kids, so we jetted into town for a little lunch. We went with the seafood platter, which was delicious. All of the seafood was incredibly fresh, and I really enjoyed the microgreens mixed with caviar and crab meat. I also highly recommend visiting the store- so many great gift options and tasty to-go sandwiches. The lady who works in there is super nice, too. My one issue was that they are very short and curt about bathroom usage. I basically was yelled at for walking inside to use the bathroom. While I am sure that this is due to lots of issues that they have had with non-patrons using it, I think the cold confrontation could have been avoided with better signage. Or maybe just a bit nicer, "Would you mind waiting outside?" It is a pretty pricey lunch to be scolded for just trying to use the lou. Anywho... we will still come back! read more

Parkside Cafe - Seafood platter - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

This is my go to breakfast meal at Parkside, and it does the trick every time. This place is a little pricey but with not many restaurant options in town, you don't have much of a choice. Its the only real sit down service restaurant in Stinson where you have a waiter. Other places are more casual where you order and seat yourself like breakers. They use good quality ingredients here, and serve many fish dishes. There seems to be an obsession with adding pesto to all the dinner dishes on the current menu. You can be seated inside or out. We ate outside, and although the ambience is lovely, service can be hard to get a hold of if it's not at the beginning and end of the meal. Ambiance: casual Would i eat here again: been 10+ times, and will continue to eat here. read more

Parkside Cafe - Breakfast tacos - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

will say best sourdough I have had, ever. Go to the store in the back of the restaurant and buy a loaf. However, the review is for every time I go and we are talking over 20x not once have I had a pleasant experience with the staff. The last time I went I had just spent $200 in the back store buying bread and random gifts, asked to use the restroom where they told me I couldn't unless I ate at the restaurant and sat down. I informed the manager I had just spent over $200 at their store and she was the most rude and responded "yea that doesn't matter you can use the porta potties located by the basket ball courts". This has not been my only experience with their staff. They must know their jobs are secure because both the men and women there 9/10 are rude and do not cater to you at all. So my suggestion just don't leave a tip. I would say don't go but the food is pretty decent, you have limited options down there. read more

Food is great! But if you need to use the restroom, you have to be a seated guest at the cafe. Even if you just spent $50 for two people at the snack bar.... read more

A stopped for a snack while rolling through Stinson on a whim. It turned out to be a tasty snack indeed. Parkside Cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating. It was a nice day so outdoor was in high demand. What was weird is the extended parking spot seating in the sun was no longer being seated. Oh well, we got the heaters turned on during our stay. While waiting for our order, I walked over to the market tucked in back. They had great breads and jarred goodies. There was also a grab and go fridge (secret stash if lines are long). The food was tasty! The mussels came with amazing freshly baked buttered toast. I wish we got more, yes that good! Since I got a loaf from the market, we tested it out with some of the broth from the mussels and clams. Fresh bread is always the best. The fried plate was cooked well and seasoned nicely. They were light and crunchy without being overly greasy. If you're stopping by, check out this spot. There's also to-go windows to order and eat on the beach. Either way, enjoy. One slight annoyance is their bathroom. There's only one stall and there's always a line. read more

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Beautiful space with delicious food. I especially loved the crab cake, and thank you for having a kids' menu!

WORST PLACE EVER!!! Love how almost 10% of this restaurants reviews are about the bathrooms. Was driving all day and was going to use the bathroom and grab a bite however everyone here was SO CREEPY! I asked the woman out front and she said there was one across the street by the park or at the BEACH!! We walked to the one "across the street" and there was NONE!! There was sketchy people loitering in the area of the "bathroom" probably a kidnapping setup. Then we went to the guy half asleep in the coffee area and he saying only for paying customers as if my boyfriend and I weren't. He just assumed and was so rude. So the lady LIED and just deferred us for no reason assuming we weren't going to eat and the half asleep guy didn't want us there either. So happy I didn't spend a penny at an establishment that 1. LIES 2. Sketchy af. They were acting is there was the Mona Lisa and expensive jewelry in there. Unreal. read more

Came here yesterday and the food was mediocre for the price you're paying. They're very basic, nothing special but it's just something to eat in the area. The salad presentation was a bit creative though. Salad w/ prosciutto & chicken $26 (3.5/5) : Sliced hard boiled egg, prosciutto underneath the greens, avocado, chicken on the side. It was good and the presentation was nice, but not $26 nice. Calamari $28 (3/5) - Deep fried calamari with tiny shrimp and 1 oyster. Super small portion and it taste like every restaurants' fried calamari. Service (2.5/5) - The staffs are approachable, but they kept on starring at us while talking to their coworkers that it was very obvious they were talking about us. Not sure if it was in a negative or positive way, but it would've been better if they weren't blatantly starring and talked in private instead. At the end, my friends and I needed to use the restroom. Turns out you need to lineup outside to use the restroom even if you're a paying customer. Other people who weren't eating at the restaurant were coming in to use the restroom as well so the line was very long. (There's only one restroom available). I witnessed other customers getting upset that they had to wait outside to use the restroom as well. One of the male workers was looking at me up and down when I walked by and even turned around and kept checking me out so I looked back at him HARD! Such gross behavior for a worker to check out a customer, it's gross behavior in general. Their ambiance and policies gave me an ick, and I noticed it in the other customers' face. Glad to know other people who reviewed this place had a similar experience so it's not just me ! If they had better service and ambiance and no grossness, the price might've been reasonable. read more

Parkside Cafe - Calamari , Cobb salad - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

I will never understand why they were so rude when I simply asked for to sit at table. I'm glad I didn't spend any money there and I hope they go out of business read more

Rude waitress and felt like we weren't welcome due to our race! We're told they don't serve appetizers or soup only! Said we had to order full meals??? We simply wanted soup and glass of wine apparently not allowed! Won't ever go there. read more

I'm baffled by the bad reviews. I travel a lot for work and am always looking for good places near outdoor venues for quick hikes and this was great. Plenty of parking in back by the beach, quick service, friendly staff, and good food. They serve brunch till 1pm on weekdays, which is hard to find, and the patio is beautiful and peaceful - you're surrounded by lemon trees. It was also affordable priced for the Bay Area. And the inside had a cute, cozy fireplace for when it's cold out. My only feedback, add coat and purse hooks in the bathroom and get some gluten free breads! read more

Such a relaxing and quaint restaurant. Food was delicious and service was quick! I highly recommend stopping in!

Good food. Good service. I would go back. The location is excellent. We all enjoyed it. read more

Spent $120 on takeout and they wouldn't let me use the bathroom due to the "owner's rule" it wareserved for sit down customers. Worse part is that they make the hardworking staff enforce this nonsense. Clearly the owners are taking advantage of the fact they are the only thing open in town some nights. Don't reward them and spend the minimum here. read more

Parkside Cafe - Proof of purchase. - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Great pizza at a reasonable price given the prime location near the beach! Good service, too. Parkside definitely deserves a higher Yelp rating than it has. read more

The food was amazing, went right after the beach so I was hungry but out of sandwiches this was close to my top, I rate it a good 8.5 or 9 out of 10. The service was fairly quick, and I had no issues. In terms of ambiance, it is a classic beach side store, not a ton of seating but since it is right next to the beach it's really nice to just bring the food back read more

The food is excellent!! The waiter, Luis, helped us out when we asked for Crab-Cake Burger for lunch. It used to be on the menu ~ Luis was quick to ask the cook and he was aware of the dish and did an excellent job preparing it. It's been at least 5 years that it has been off the menu. Please, put it back on the menu. You won't regret it. Great Service and Luis has a great sense of humor!! Thanks Again Parkside Cafe!! read more

Parkside Cafe is the perfect blend of great food and retail therapy. I barely had time to blink before my takeout was ready, so I spent the short wait wandering their market, which is so charming it could make a grocery list exciting. The food was top-notch--like, "I almost ate it all in the car" good. The staff is super friendly, and the whole vibe makes you feel like you've found a hidden gem. If you're looking for a spot that offers quick service, delicious eats, and a fun little market to explore, Parkside Cafe is it. Just try not to spend all your money while you wait! read more

Staff vibes were a bit off like they didn't want to be there or weren't properly treated. But food was good. Prices reflect the high prices beach area as expected. Loved their house made chili sauce and got some for my dad's bday. It was $14 for 8oz read more

Parkside Cafe - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

i'm surprised to see so many positive about this place. I had quite the opposite experience. Maybe that's because i'm a person of color?? The staff was extremely rude and told us we could not order if everyone in our party was not ordering food and asked us to leave. Very upsetting and uncomfortable. We ended up ordering at the snack bar on the side & the pizza was COLD and bland. The poke was pretty good good the portion size for the price was pretty small. Overall very unhappy with this experience and so was my family. read more

Parkside Cafe - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

This is one of my favorite spots when visiting Stinson Beach. The seasonal fish (cod pictured above) is always fresh and made to order. The servers especially Luis are attentive, friendly and very accommodating. Outdoor dining makes the experience even more relaxing read more

Parkside Cafe - Seasonal cod & vegetables. - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Terrible attitude. We came at 4.30pm to have a drink and decided at 5pm to order pizza for takeout for our kids to take home. We could not wait at the table for the pizza to be done, as dinner starts at 5pm....we had to wait outside the restaurant. We're not allowed to use the restroom during this time...but oh well, each pizza was only $30... read more

Every time I visit Parkside Cafe, it's a pleasant experience. We ordered the Hobb's pizza to go and the thin crust pizza was delicious and tasted fresh. read more

Parkside Cafe - Hobb's Pepperoni, Garlic, Onion, Fresh Basil, Spicy Honey - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Experience was consistent with most of the reviews here. Food is mediocre and staff is extremely rude A group of us spent a weekend next door and grabbed food here a few times throughout the weekend. Never been treated so bad at an establishment. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

We eat here for breakfast when we are visiting Stinson Beach. The food is very good but expensive. The most unusual aspect is the ambivalence of the waitress. The bus people were great but she obviously had better things to do than provide service. I wish I could have given everybody a tip but her. Still a great vacation. Remember to get croissants from the stand near the front door. read more

The prices were reasonable, it's super accessible to the beach, and has decent food. The banana split is delicious. It can get crowded and take a while, but it is always a hit. The park across the street is good for kiddos too read more

I love this place. The quality of the pastries and bread will match any place in the world. The ability to pick up a loaf of fresh still warm bread is priceless. The pizza is amazing. Prices are very reasonable given the location. Unfortunately, I do think the quality of the baked goods exceeds the quality of the dine in restaurant. But part of that opinion is based on the amazing quality of the baked goods. It's worth a special stop for some pastries and a loaf or two of fresh baked bread. read more

You can sit in or sit out in the large patio. We opted to eat in because it was kind of quieter. My girls went for respectively a kid burger and a regular one. I'll post photos for your enjoyment and I went straight for the spot ie dessert and coffee. Yes I can do that as an adult. Try it it is liberating. The staff were super hard working and so pleasant. Prices are a little boosted but the products tend to be local and fresh so yes why not. The location is just great as is walking distance from the large car park and the B E A C H. don't expect a view. You get that and so much more once you move yourself to the beach. read more

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If you are the only restaurant in town, you might think they would take their diners for granted. Fortunately that's not the case at Parkside. The dinner menu includes a nice array of options at fair prices. And the pizzas, breads and pastries coming out of the bakery are wonderful. read more

Unsure why this place doesn't have better reviews We had a delicious meal here last night and the service was great Seafood stew tasted fresh and had great flavor Would go back read more

I honestly don't understand why this place has so many bad reviews--it's actually a fantastic restaurant! I'd say it's easily on par with many 4 to 4.5-star restaurants in San Francisco. Yes, the prices are a bit high, but the quality of the food more than justifies it. We've dined here many, many times while visiting or staying in Stinson Beach, and it's consistently excellent. The omelette is always delicious, the vegetables are amazing, and the seafood on the dinner menu is fresh and flavorful. The risotto is incredible--we order it every time. The staff is super nice and attentive, and it's great that you can choose to sit either inside or outside. After visiting this place 10 to 20 times, I can confidently say it never disappoints. The wine selection is excellent, and the market vegetables are a must-try. If you're in Stinson Beach, I highly recommend stopping by. Honestly, I'd ignore many of the negative reviews--they just don't reflect the experience we've had here. read more

Wasn't allowed to use the bathroom after spending $180 dining in. We went for a birthday lunch on Monday and nobody was around. Only two other tables were full besides us. I came back to use the restroom after going to the beach. The host blocked me from using the restroom, asking "when did I eat here?". I said an hour and a half ago. I tried to talk to the waitress but she ignored me. I was then told to use the port a potty even though there was no line! I have never experienced such a rude restaurant in my life. The food was alright but the customer service ruined my birthday! read more

An absolute MUST STOP!! BY FAR one of the best places to eat we have ever been, we each ordered an entree and we ended up ordering more plates because we needed to have more of the incredible incredible food! Staff, super friendly...great atmosphere and right by the beach! We are from out of state and keep saying how we will be thinking about this restaurant forever! read more