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    Pier Place

    4.6 (104 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Amy P.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Order at the bar and they bring the food to you. There was live music which was good but very loud, so it was hard to talk inside. The outdoor seating was full though. I got the rockfish which has a very mild flavor, but they added veggies and sauce for more flavor. Fish was tender and not dry. Friends got fish and chips and said it was good. Came with a lot of fries. Nice views of the ocean. Large parking lot.

    Pliny at sunset
    Val S.

    Service is very friendly. The food is mediocre bowling alley food at best, at the price of a Michelin star restaurant. You order everything (food and drinks) at the bar, pay upfront, and they bring it to you. They write about their 1800s Bavarian bar on their website, with barstools in the pictures, but in reality you can't sit at the bar. The view for sunset on the outdoor patio is great though. I'd go for a beer again (Pliny the Elder on tap is a win!), but get your food elsewhere if you can.

    This place is a hidden gem. For anyone that has driven up or down CA-1 you know that when you pass through point arenas that there isn't much. Gas station closes at 6pm. We found this place and have been back 3 times in 6 months. Do yourself a favor and try something other than the safe items like a quesadilla or chicken tenders. Fish and chips are a must. Chimichurri chicken sandwich absolutely slaps. Beet salad 10/10 - coming from someone who doesn't care for beets. Pliny the elder is usually on tap. The food is always great, the service is even better.

    Oysters and chips
    Jazzi E.

    This restaurant is tucked away in a beautiful cove overlooking the ocean. They are located on the 2nd story of the building with a few businesses below. When you walk in, go straight to the bar where you order your food and drinks. They have open seating with beautiful views of the ocean. Food: 7.5/10 Fish tacos - the fish was soft/flakey and cooked to perfection. The veggies on top were an interesting touch, more than I'm used to, but they tasted good. The homemade tortilla shockingly held together under the weight of the huge tacos. Very good portion size! 6/10 Oysters and Chips - let me say that the fry on the oysters and chips was perfect! The breading and tartar sauce was flavorful and tangy. I give the 6/10 because when oysters are cooked they tend to be mushy and creamy, which was an odd texture change with the fried outing. 8/10 Clam Chowder - served hot, peppery with no skimping on the clams or veggies. It's a very thick soup and well worth the try! Overall will be back when visiting in the area!

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    Miranda D.

    We were recommended this place by a local and was intrigued by their pet friendly patio! Although it was chilly outside, the views were worth it. We ordered our food inside by the bar and our food was delivered to us super quickly! The fish and chips were a hefty portion and was accompanied by a creamy coleslaw and crispy fries. My partner got their chimichurri chicken and was stunned by how juicy and tender the chicken was. The dish definitely had a kick! We also ordered their ice cream sandwich which was just alright. Overall, we loved this place. Everything and everyone was great and we will be coming back whenever we visit again! Don't worry about the parking situation. There's plenty of it!

    Fish tacos
    Shelly S.

    This place was in walking distance of our hotel. It's located on the water with great views. The service is friendly and dining room is clean with lots of chatter happening among the locals and other tourists. They don't have a full bar but had some tasty cocktails made with Sake and have beer and wine options. The food was pretty darn good. Only complaints we had was our calamari had nice pieces on top but what looked like the bottom of the bag crumbles underneath and the Cesar salad (not pictured, unfortunately) had too little of dressing. We could have asked for more but by that point we were stuffed and wanted to save room for our dessert. The food runners were timely and served with a smile. Over all it's a stop for us in the future

    Rockfish tacos
    Starla W.

    This was a great meal. The food came out fast and we had a fantastic view by the window. Garlic fries were the best I've ever had! You will not be disappointed.

    Oysters
    James F.

    Great flavor. Quick service by friendly staff. The snide and outside seating Dog friendly patio. Ocean views

    Dog friendly patio
    Shelli H.

    We enjoyed dinner our early dinner here very much. The dog friendly patio is beautiful. You order and pay inside and then just sit and look out into the ocean. Our food was great. We had the oyster po boy and the rockfish tacos. The tacos had me licking my fingers. Service was super friendly. I absolutely recommend!

    Mac daddy oysters
    Alex S.

    Wonderful seafood spot right on the pier. It has a cute outdoor patio with a nice view of the ocean, but we sat inside since it was raining. The servers were super nice and very attentive. We got the calamari and the MAC daddy oysters and they were both INCREDIBLE! The oysters may have been the best I've ever had.

    Raw oysters (huge)
    Brandye K.

    Eh. Nothing was right but nothing was super wrong, just a blah experience when it came to the food and service. Had to search for someone to refill drinks. You pay before you sit and tip is asked for before being served. All food came out at once. Bizarre. Best part of the meal was French fries and oysters. Fried Fish- overcooked Fish tacos were just wrong, from Tortilla to toppings Calamari was good, but more other fried things than calamari

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    Outstanding calamari and delicious drinks for reasonable prices. Went here during a recent trip, and would definitely return again.

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    Oh boy! They oysters are excellent. The sliders burgers are super!!! The service is perfect. Overall the review is 5 stars!!!

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    incredibly good food with a lovely view, highly recommend. had two dishes and they were both great.

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    A great plate of oysters, with a view of the harbor, well worth the short drive from town.

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the braised beef sando. It was amazing! Also had the calamari and rockfish dinner.

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    Friendly staff, nice view, delicious fresh food. Everything was very solid. We sampled most of the menu. Open on Monday. Highly recommended.

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    Ask the Community - Pier Place

    May I come with my little dog and sit outside? If so, what is the exact address to find you with GPS? I am already in Point Arena.

    Hello. Yes our deck is dog friendly. Our address is 790 Port Rd. See you soon.

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    Izakaya Gama

    Izakaya Gama

    4.7
    (124 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    This is a small town that highway 1 runs through and this Japanese restaurant is worth a stop when…read moreyou drive through. It is fantastic. They have a very large selection of sake, and the servers know and talk with the locals which is so nice to see in our modern society. The sashimi was absolutely stunningly good. Every dish was fantastic (we did the chef tasting menu - 5 course meal) and at the end we both looked at the Michelin guide because "this place has to be rated!) Take a drive or reroute yourself through Point Arena. You won't be sorry.

    Went to Gama for my bday dinner. Had a reservation and it was pretty quiet inside so we were able…read moreto sit at a table instead of the bar. Usually we like sitting at the bar to see the chefs do their thing, but this place is not like that at least the night we went to which was surprising cause Japanese establishments typically are cooking out in the open. They had a lot of different sakes which was really nice to see but no draft beer unless I missed it. They let you pick a cup for your sake which is so cute, I loved that. All their table wear was so beautiful. We got a fruity sake first and loved that one. The second one was the "goku" it was giving straight sake. I'd prolly stick to fruitier ones. The server was very kind and she was easy to talk to and provided great service. As for the food, I thought it was pretty okay! We ordered the omakase which was $75 per person and it was very filling. We had trout sashimi which had some bite texturally not my fave fish tbh. Potato Salad which a jammy egg omg I loved it but wondered how it'd taste if the egg was marinated. The mushroom soup was lemony and oniony it was pretty good. The karage could've been crispier imo and I wish the wasabi aoli was a lil different but it was still good. The robata was hella good my fave was the meatball one, I'm not a big fan of cartilage but that it very well cooked, and I appreciated the pile seasoning provided as well. The strawberry topped panna cotta was so good no notes. Overall, pretty good and I'd go again if I was in this area and order individual dishes especially the potato salad and panna cotta. Not really the vibe of an izakaya imo but def a nice Japanese restaurant with some twists.

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    This is the salad ....
    Sake at Izakaya Gama on April 6, 2023

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    Cove Azul Bar & Grill

    Cove Azul Bar & Grill

    3.6
    (314 reviews)
    13.9 mi
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    You ever just stop someplace because you need to waste time? We were waiting to check into our VRBO…read morerental when we walked into the Cove Azul. We sat at the bar and ordered a drink. The bartender, Scott, engaged us in the usual small talk. But we quickly observed that he was genuinely interested in us as human beings! We stayed much longer than we intended and had a bite to eat. The food we had was delicious and competitively priced. We came back the next day for the great food and the wonderful staff! We had the very best fish and chips we've ever experienced while we watched whales migrate north through the scenic windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean! Once again, we felt like we were at home and were treated like family. This is truly an amazing place where the staff is warm and inviting and the food is made with passion! Shout-out to Scott and Heather! You made our stay in Gualala extra special and we are looking forward to visiting again soon!

    !!Don't waste your money here if you already spent the money to go on vacation!!…read more - Poor service (our waitress was lovely but she had little help. We got bread but no salad and had to wait awhile for our check) - Bad food, I ordered fish and chips thinking that it would be a seafood staple but there was such much batter that the fish was undercooked inside. The fries didn't have salt and looked kind of gross - Weird atmosphere, you can see the beach view from inside if you look over the heads of all the older locals. There was a dead fly in the corner of the window I was seated at. Overall not worth the money if you already spent a considerable amount of money just to be out in Gualala, like we did.

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    Cozy indoors, lots of room and light
    Cozy indoors, lots of room and light
    Fried Calamari
    Fried Calamari
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    Vue Kitchen

    Vue Kitchen

    3.9
    (237 reviews)
    14.1 mi

    My husband and I walked into Vue at 630 on a Saturday night. We were told the wait would be one…read morehour for a two top, so we decided to go elsewhere. As soon as we walked out to the car, we changed our minds and decided to go back in. The host said "let me see if I can find you a table really quick". Fortunately for us, he was able to seat us right away :) Food was delicious! We were very impressed. We ordered fried calamari and the flat bread to start. The sauces on the calamari were incredible. I ate the clam chowder as my entree -- amazing!! My husband had the salmon special, which he loved. Ambience and view were amazing as well as service. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area!

    I read that the average price for 2 people to eat there was between $50 and $100. I thought they…read morewere exaggerating . I looked at the menu and we're talking hamburgers fish and chips etc. it's a very casual place, not white tablecloth fancy dining at all, very casual. We each ordered fish and chips. $29 each! It comes with French fries and an itsy bitsy 1 oz. container of coleslaw. Period. It comes with two big pieces of fish, but the breading is about 8-in thick. It was very greasy and way overcooked. I was not all impressed with the food. The service was good and the view is a million dollar view with a fresh flower on the table. We only had water to drink, no cocktails, nothing else. nothing special. Out bill came to something like $76. I would not go back there. I could walk around the Pelican Bluff coastal trail for the amazing view.

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    Patio view
    Coast Kitchen

    Coast Kitchen

    3.8
    (139 reviews)
    35.2 mi
    $$

    During our 2 night stay we had dinner here on the first night…read more We were seated right by a window that had beautiful views while the sun was setting. We ordered the cheese board and vegetable pasta. Both were delicious and I love that they are using local ingredients. Service was so helpful and efficient. Would definitely come back!

    We had the pleasure of staying at the resort here for three nights and had 3 separate meals at…read moreCoast Kitchen as the location limits food options a bit. Nonetheless, we had an overall great experience. First night, I'd give our meal a 3/5. We had the Short Rib, Salmon Wings, Brussel sprouts, cheesecake, apple tart, and a cappuccino. The short rib was quite dry and tough but the garnish was great. My husband ordered the Mary's chicken with mole and that was FANTASTIC. The sauce was a proper mole poblano sauce. The salmon wings left much to be desired, I was intrigued at the concept, but not impressed. The char bordered on burnt and had quite a bit of bones. We both enjoyed our desserts. Our second meal was off the lunch menu: The fish and chips were pretty great! Well seasoned and the house made tartas sauce was nice. 4/5 The last thing we had were the burgers off the bar menu. This may have been the best thing we ate here! It was cooked to the perfect temp and the spicy aoli had a solid kick! 5/5 The ambience was cozy and the ocean views were STUNNING. The service was friendly and professional. Overall, I do hope I get the chance to come back to Coast Kitchen. We did enjoy our time!

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    Coast Kitchen
    Mezze board
    Mezze board
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    Martini and sunset

    Pier Place - seafood - Updated June 2026

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