Since we were staying upstairs at the Valley Ford Hotel, it was an easy decision to have dinner at Rocker's Roadhouse. We're glad we did. We ordered the Coastal Tacos (rock cod) and Fried Chicken Sandwich. At first we were concerned that it might not be enough for us, but when the food came, we realized our worries were for naught. Both the tacos and the sandwich were quite large and also quite messy, but if a taco or fried chicken sandwich is not a little messy, it's probably not very good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor retains the flavor of the building's roots. I seem to recall reading that it was a stage coach stop (or railroad stop?) during an earlier life, which is completely believable since it was built in 1864. Rustic, but with some modern touches.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We plan to stay at the Valley Ford Hotel again, and when we do, we'll wander down the stairs to Rocker's Roadhouse for dinner. I hope there's oyster Po' Boys on the menu by then! read more

When Rocker Oysterfeller moved from Valley Ford to Bodega Bay, the Valley Ford site became Rocker's Roadhouse featuring a Southern-centric menu. Somewhere along the line yelp reviews for Rocker Oysterfeller in Valley Ford became yelp reviews for Rocker's Roadhouse prompting this update. Ages ago I happily awarded 5-stars to Rocker Oysterfeller but when I came to Rocker's Roadhouse for lunch on a recent Monday afternoon things were decidedly not 5-star. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar area that one enters first had no patrons despite a table of dirty dishes remaining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we announced we'd like to stay for lunch we were asked to wait while a table in the dining room was cleared. That's exactly what was cleared: one table in the dining room. There were two other tables of customers in the dining room and now a single clean table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Every other customer-free table in that room was stacked with dirty dishes left by previous customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This wasn't just unappetizing. It was disgusting and we opted not to stay for lunch[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I'm hoping this was some sort of aberrant situation as opposed to standard operating procedure. C'mon Rocker's Roadhouse, get your act together. read more

After reading an online article on "15 Coastal Restaurants ...from Stinson Beach to Bodega Bay," we realized we had visited most of the places highlighted, but not Rocker's. With sunny weather, we set off for a coastal drive that took us to Rocker's in Valley Ford. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Historically, Valley Ford was a hub for dairy and cattle ranching, and it appears the building here dates back to that time, with its period charm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a friendly server, and she recommended a local IPA and a Humboldt cider on tap, and outlined menu recommendations. We ordered a smoked chicken salad, with beer can chicken, and a creamy clam chowder, served with toast. Both were solid. The restaurant sources ingredients from local farms and they serve a Sunday brunch. At the time we visited, they had an online offer that would make a future visit an even better value. read more

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The food was fantastic. The service was superb. The establishment is cute and definitely a great vibe! Look forward to returning to the out more dishes. read more

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Valentine's Day at Rocker's Roadhouse was an absolute win. From the first bite to the last, everything hit. The vibe was relaxed but lively, great energy without feeling crowded. It's the kind of place where you can dress up for a date or roll in casual and still feel right at home. read more

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Mmmm fried chicken... The fried chicken was fried fresh and it was so crunchy and delectable. I enjoyed the buttery mash potatoes with the zesty gravy. My friend also ordered the same thing and was ecstatic about the food as well! Everyone else enjoyed their meal, but the chicken sandwich looked so good, I was so surprised by how large they were! My boyfriend also ordered the gumbo, and ordered additional rice on the side and we didn't ask for the price, it was $5. Be careful and be sure to ask. Overall, recommend the fried chicken! read more

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Stumbled in on our way to Bodega Bay. If you love oysters you'll love this place! Especially on half-price day! Nice ambiance and other food offering were equally delicious. read more

Rocker’s Roadhouse - Oyster feast - Southern Near Me - Valley Ford, California

Rocker's Roadhouse was definitely a surprise! At a first glance, they didn't seem to offer much, however, they actually had excellent service and delicious food (except for the Fried Chicken Plate). The fried chicken plate just lacked flavor. It is nowhere on par compared to the other dishes they offered. The smash burger was delicious, juicy and flavorful. My friends enjoyed their steak and oysters. They also had some cocktails which were sweet and refreshing. My favorite thing about this place is their service. The waiter had such great hospitality - really felt welcome as soon as we came in. read more

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We have been here frequently- love this place. Staff is always welcoming & friendly. Food is excellent. Whether you ordered oysters or my husband - who always orders the steak dish- food is always flavorful & yummy. Also- dog friendly which is always a bonus. It's lovely to sit outside on the patio. read more

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This place is amazing looking and in the cutest small town. The service was great! We sat at the bar and didn't have a chance to look at the restaurant seating, but for what I could see, it looked nice. Restaurant is super clean and welcoming, bar area was busy, only deducted a star because no longer full bar, liquor license was transferred to sister restaurant in bodega bay, oh well I was happy with my delicious root beer, I don't drink beer or wine, but plenty if you do. We enjoyed our food, my fish tacos were very good, a lil too much cabbage. My boyfriend liked his chicken sandwich( smaller side of breast). the oysters he loved! Prices are reasonable. read more

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Was driving along the coast and found this place in yelp. Service was excellent, they have a big outside seating area. Dogs are welcomed, food was very flavorful, Garlic butter oysters were awesome. read more

I wanted to like this place so bad! I am local to the area and we need a restaurant like this. BUT, wait staff couldn't seem to handle a hand full of tables. They seemed frantic even though the place was pretty quiet. It was weird. I ordered the fried chicken plate. What I was able to taste was like they took chicken fried from over the weekend, dipped it in more batter re-fried it and put it on my plate. I described it as un penetrable. Husband ordered Flank steak and it was really tough. The potatoes were good. Really really disappointed $100 later. read more

Rocker’s Roadhouse - That is a pile of rock hard breading from 2 tiny boneless thighs I tried to get some nourishment from - Southern Near Me - Valley Ford, California

Mainly a southern comfort food specializing in Cajun and creole food. The men is varied and interesting. Everything is priced moderately. Tried the raw oysters, onion rings and creole Brussels sprouts. All were excellent. Rings were crispy and onions were cooked so that a bite would separate the ring and not pull the rest of the onion out. The gumbo was also filling w tons of chicken and sausage. The broth was thick and brown. My wife had a shrimp Po'Boy. Rated average . We skipped dessert, but they had beignets. Service was casual but attentive. We would definitely return, read more

All the food here is really good, especially the smoked chicken. The fries are cut like little dippers, great idea. I had a sweet tea that you have to ask them to make but it's worth it. read more

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Good beer selections. Fresh oysters, the Rockefeller I did not love the bread crumbs on top, more like crushed croutons. Didn't blend well enough with the rest of oyster. Prefer when there's parmesan. read more

Rocker’s Roadhouse - Rockafellers and garlic butters - Southern Near Me - Valley Ford, California

You need to stop at this place. It was Amazing!! The southern saloon style was such a nice treat, but it was the servers that made it even better. It was a busy night but we never had to wait. The oysters were soooo good!! Highly highly recommend read more

No idea why this restaurant gets a 4.0 rating. Based on our experience, it should easily be 5.0 as everything we experienced was very good. We loved the fresh, tasty raw oysters direct from the coast a stones throw away. And the Louisiana style Gumbo was delicious with generous chunks of meat and a rich savory gravy with a kick. Service was solid and the interior dining room was quite quaint. We'll be back! read more

This place was such a great spot for my babies to run around and play with the corn hole in the back patio. We sat outside. We tried ordering the deviled eggs and the gumbo but unfortunately they were all out. We had the smashburger with onion rings and bacon, the flat iron steak and eggs, and the kids had buttered noodles with cheese and fries and everything was so yummy. The Arnold Palmer was good too. read more

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Delicious food, great service, and warm roadside fun with amazing oysters and a fantastic steak. If you have a chance to have their chips a.k.a. fries do it - they're like a combination between a chip and a fry. I'd come back just for those, but their fish tacos and crab artichoke cakes were also fantastic. read more

I've driven past here many times and didn't even know it was there! The inside is really cute and clean. Our waitress was LuLu and she was fabulous! Ordered the garlic butter oysters and loved them so much we went for round two. I had the Cajun pasta with shrimp. The pasta had great flavor. My brother had the steak and fries and gave a 10/10. My mom had the fried chicken and wasn't a fan-the gravy tasted...different. Best thing I had besides oysters was the bread pudding. OH MY GOODNESS!!! read more

Rocker’s Roadhouse - Buttermilk Fried Free-Range Chicken - Southern Near Me - Valley Ford, California

We went with our larger group for lunch - with kids. Clay was our server/bar tender and was fabulous with us. The food was good and the little town is eclectic and cute! Try the pork butt or the tacos - both delicious! read more

Rocker’s Roadhouse - Exteriors - Southern Near Me - Valley Ford, California

Originally, my husband & I went to the location in bodega bay but they lost power due to heavy winds, so at the recommendation of a local surf shop, we drove down to Valley Ford. The place is a cozy/ cute spot. I loved the location of the restaurant & the set up. The drinks & food were so good! The server was very helpful & attentive. We definitely will be going back for another date night. read more

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Just 3 of us wanted a simple Thanksgiving dinner in a simple place where we could drive up the coast leisurely with the dogs, then have a meal. Rocker's Roadhouse fit all our needs. We made reservations and you prepay for the meals. So if you order add-ons, they will use the same credit card as it's added to your tab. We started with the add-on of a dozen oysters and they were great. I'd expect nothing less considering the location. We also ordered cocktails and beer...they use soju which is perfectly fine with me...and you can get the same cocktails as non-alcohol versions, I believe. The amuse-bouche was a fried delicata squash meant to look like onion rings and they were terrific. We then all started with the parsnip-roasted apple soup (instead of choosing the salad option) and it was wonderful. On to the mains...turkey for 2 and none for me (sadly no turkey substitutions for this pescatarian...I don't really mind because Thanksgiving has always been about the sides for me, but it would be great to offer a little something). Mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing and pull-apart rolls. All the sides were truly excellent - flavorful and exactly like you want them to tasted - but the pull-apart rolls truly stood out. It wasn't just butter - there was something else beside the flaky sea salt - that made me want to eat the entire plate. Everyone agreed with me. I will dream about those rolls. At this point I was stuffed so went out to relieve the dogs who were in the car napping (EVERYONE had dogs in the car! - this Roadhouse is normally dog friendly as they have a huge outside area, but it was a tad chilly at 1:30pm so no one was really taking that option). The desserts came and frankly we had to take them to go because we were so full. We had one of each - the spiced pumpkin apple pie, the s'mores pudding and the apple crisp and they were fine, but not as GREAT as the rest of the meal. We would totally come back here for a normal everyday meal. Service was friendly and the layout was comfortable and welcoming. read more

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We had heard tell of a great happy hour at Rocker's in Valley Ford. The bar is cozy and the drink specials are solid. Margarita on the rocks was perfect, not too sweet. The fish tacos were excellent but the onion rings were all batter and oily. The bartender was fun and friendly. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing food, great service and the atmosphere is perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside under heat lamps with our little pup and the rustic decor was exceptional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The first time my friends and I visited Rocker's Roadhouse was during the Chowder Fest 2025 in Bodega Bay. We were so impressed with their chowder that we decided to do a reservation next day for brunch as a party of 9. The location is perfect. It's located off the main road and has plenty of parking behind the building. Upon walking into the restaurant, you're greeted with the old framework of the building along with a woodburning fireplace that heats up the bar area well. I adore the wooden interior that gives ode to the historical building. We were fortunate to be seated in the back patio because we had a senior puppy with us and the hostess was more than happy to accommodate us along with a doggy bowl. The patio is spacious and there's a large area for tables to be placed together for large parties under the sun or even under the awning. Either or, they both have outdoor heaters that made it comfortable for our dinning experience. We ordered the beignets that tasted delicious. They were cooked perfectly and sprinkled with powdered sugar. The size was perfect for our large group that wanted to try them. We ordered 3x 6 raw oysters on the sell and they were amazing. So fresh, perfect size and taste. It was a hit at the table. The hot casino clam dip and deviled eggs were okay. I ordered the chicken and waffle and found my chicken to be a bit dry. My husband ordered the steak and eggs and ate it all up. It was a great brunch. Would love to visit again. read more

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After a day of exploring Point Reyes National Seashore I just had to drive up to Bodega to see the Potter School House where Hitchcock filmed The Birds movie sequence with the kids leaving the school being attacked by the crows. That done, I was powerfully hungry. Driving toward Sacramento I passed through Valley Ford. Looked like two options for dinner: Rockers & and Italian Family restaurant. Both had good reviews. Felt like sitting at a bar, so Rockers Roadhouse it was. Woman at the bar was very polite and welcoming. Got a HenHouse Avian Surveillance Division IPA and some oysters. The menu was fine, I came in thinking ribs, but they were fresh out. With an assist from the bartender, I went with beer can chicken. I devoured the thigh portion of the 1/2 of chicken, it was very good. As always with chicken, to me, the breast was a bit dry. I still ate almost all of it. Overall it was good, but probably would have enjoyed the ribs more. Or if I could have had two of the thigh / legs instead of the breast... That's why I just don't love chicken. Ordered beignets from the menu for dessert. It was like 200 of them. Big plate. I had 4 and shared the rest with the table that was celebrating a birthday. Hope they enjoyed them as much as I did. Service was outstanding, food was better than average, it was a great local place to have a real meal, not fast food, and much better than cheap bar food. Recommend without reservation, I would be glad l to find myself back there someday. read more

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This place was incredibly slow, it took over 30 minutes for someone to come over and take our order (we had to flag them down) and then 40 minutes for our food to come out. We ordered a smash burger and onion rings. It took so long, we even paid our bill before our food came out. The onion rings were decent but a bit overcooked, the burger had great sauce. If you are looking for a quick bite to eat I would skip, if you have all the time in the world... be my guest. read more

This was our second visit to this location and we all loved it. Previously my wife and I had come, this time we brought the kids with us. We all had an awesome meal and the kids can't wait to try it again. I didn't take much in the way of photos. We were hungry and got right to eating. The smash burgers my wife and daughter got were terrific. They were awfully big and both of them ended up removing a patty. Which didn't hurt my feelings as I ate one of the Pattie's. They were very flavorful and fresh. My youngest got chicken and waffles. The was thrilled with how great the fried chicken was. The waffles were also great. So it was a hit for her and made me regret not getting them too! I got the biscuits and gravy with eggs. The potatoes were excellent! The biscuits and gravy was good, but I wish it had a little more flavor to it. But that's my bad, as it's not a sausage gravy which I'm used to. I should have added a side of bacon or something. But I ended up eating a burger patty with it, so it all worked out. The bbq oysters were great! We ordered the ones with garlic, butter and hot sauce. Lovely flavor to them and I definitely could have ate more. Service was great and they were very attentive. We'll definitely be back again! read more

Rocker’s Roadhouse - BBQ oysters Rocker Oysterfeller Louisiana Hot - Southern Near Me - Valley Ford, California

The bartender helped with my to-go order and she gave phenomenal service both on the phone while picking up my order and in person. The fish tacos were so good!! The ambiance and service that I received were stellar and I can't wait to go back for dine-in service. Charming spot! read more

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Food- Great food, probably top 2 of the best we had in the area. We did a half dozen oysters, fried Brussels, etouffee, and bread pudding. Oysters were solid and the mignonette was great. Hot sauce wasn't automatically given but is available. the etouffee was the best bite of the night; great sauce and realistic portions too. The cocktails were okay, not bad not mind-blowing. Service- Great service. They were attentive but didn't hover which is always great. We were the only ones outside so they made sure we stayed warm via heatlamp. I will warn you, you will probably get talked into dessert but I didn't regret it. Ambiance- I can only speak for outside but it feels like a classic vacation restaurant vibe where you want to eat someplace nice but you also didn't pack anything fancy. This is a great break away from the abundance of deep-fried fish places in the area where you can still get seafood. Dog Friendly - Outside only. There is a dedicated patio entrance and most of the servers asked to pet the dog. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food and loved the ambiance inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lulu was great and attentive to our needs. Would definitely go back again. read more

Me wife doing a road trip and staying at rent VRBO we stopped here and it was amazing.me My wife ordered 2 orders of Oyster Rockefeller and a bowl of clam chowderit wasn't too busy, but Manuel, our server / bartender, was Hella. Nice on took good care of us, and we chatted a lot when he had time . Was really clean and quite great atmosphere. Food was really off the chain oysters were to do for Manuel got us tabasco,lemon water, etc. Clam chowder was mmmm good but not really good. The garlic bread me and wife fought over it, lol. I squeezed lemon .shot of Tabasco and some chowder on oyster man was it a party in my mouth with the oyster coming threw as the star try it. Will come back any day Thanks, Manuel, for a great experience read more

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Stopped in on Nee Years day. Sat at the bar and had pimento smash burger and Louie salad with crab and margaritas. Service was great and food was very solid. Would go back. read more

We went for brunch last Sunday...we were happily impressed! The brunch menu had a large variety of Cajun/creole inspired dishes, sandwiches, oysters, eggs Benedicts, and so much more. Prices were very reasonable and the food was stellar...the sauces were delicious, and notably the onion rings were crunchy, packed with flavor and the dipping sauce was yum! It was a beautiful day and there was great outdoor seating as well as inside. The decor is vintage and very cute. I'm looking forward to going again soon! Highly recommended! read more

Rocker’s Roadhouse - Sunday Bruch menu - Southern Near Me - Valley Ford, California

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The quality of the food and service are excellent. We had the oysters both raw and bbq'd, they were perfect. The deep fried moon rings were especially yummy as they used sweet onions with a great tasting batter. However best of all was the chowder, a unique blend that was both filling and very good, coupled with some pulled garlic bread made our dining experience exquisite. I highly recommend them. read more

A Cajun based place w excellent food. The Gumbo was excellent. Fresh raw oysters were great. Roasted Brussels Sprouts were charred but had a lot of flavor. read more

No acknowledgement or greeting from staff when you walk in. Was told 10-15 minute wait. 35 minutes later still no table. The female bar tender/ host was in a bad mood. Loud sighs and eye rolls from her anytime you asked for a menu or for a table. Save your money and time and drive a little further into Bodega Bay for better service and food. read more

Every thing shown was so good ! From the service,drinks.and food everything was 5/5! The shrimp and grits were so good omg . Fish was battered perfectly. Will def be back ! read more

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Oyster Rockefellers and Rockefeller's Roadhouse What is the food like here? Ummmm... uhhhh... well, I'm not sure, actually. So, my wife and I decided to go out to dinner last Sunday (1/16) because the families from our classes (were teachers) had bought us gift certificates as a holiday gift. We decided to watch the sunset go down and then meet another couple there in Bodega at Oyster Rockefellers. It was an absolutely lovely day. If you are from out of town here is a tip: The beaches can be awesome in the winter (but are generally cold and windy in the summer and not much fun). There you go. This was one of the best January days ever... first warning sign! We left Goat Rock and drove south... and hit an enormous traffic jam! What? Traffic? In Bodega? Yes, in Bodega. It took more than 15 minutes to drive that last 1000 yards, from the Tides parking lot to the shared Rockefellers/Fisheterian parking lot. Pure chaos. People parking everywhere, including in the roadway... people walking by the side of the road...crossing dangerously in front of traffic... just a mess. Never seen it like that. "What the hell?" I asked my wife. "Are all these people trying to go where we are trying to go?". Yes... all these people were trying to go there. We finally were able to turn into the lot... not a chance of parking legally on Highway 1... and of course you can't buy a parking spot. After driving around in a circle in the lot 10 times, I jumped out to tell our friends that we can't park, and to cancel our plans. Once inside, it was clear that every seat was full and that people were standing around in every possible place you could stand. My friends had been quoted a 45 minute wait... but that was obviously a dream. My buddy said "Look... this place is being slammed. I worked in restaurants for 10 years... the food suffers when a place is getting hit like this". I'm sure he's right... so I said good-bye and made we a date in a couple of weeks... and I walked out to get back in the car. And then it took another 5 minutes to get out of the parking lot. On a lark, I said to my wife: "Well, let's go to the Valley Ford location and see if we can get in there", because those Gift Certificates were burning a hole in my pocket. So, we drove to Valley Ford. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking was no problem... but as soon as we got inside the place, we realized the place was REALLY loud. A football game was on in the bar, through which you enter, and the crowd was raucous and well lubricated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We walked through the bar into the dining area, and the waitress said it would probably be twenty minutes - half an hour until she could close out any of the existing diners and clear a table for us. Well, okay. After using the restroom, I stood at the edge of the dining room to wait and took in the scene. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loud music was thumping away on the main dining room, and periodic explosions of cheering erupted from the bar area. It was really, really loud in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And then I noticed something: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room was half empty. Half of the tables were sitting there, unused and un-bussed, covered with used dishes and glasses.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] "What is going on here?", I asked myself. Then it occurred to me: There were only three staff members in the entire place... the bar tender, one waitress, and one cook. We took in the scene for about 10 minutes, looking to see if any of the seated dinners seemed like they might be leaving soon... but every table were full of people still waiting for their food. Well, it was well after seven by this point, so we walked out and drove back to Santa Rosa for some Thai food. Now, I'm no Einstein, but I thinks I can figure out what had happened: The Bodega place was being hit so hard that the Valley Ford staff was all pulled out and sent down there to deal with it. Half of the tables in VF were sitting unused because there was no one there to bus them or wait on them. It doesn't take a genius to figure this kind of stuff out. So: Is the food any good? Everyone says it is, so probably so. I hope we get cash in our gift certificates someday and find out. But right now, these two places look like they are falling victim to their own success... Will the fate of the two Rockers' end up resembling that deathless Yogi Berra quote, when he said: "Nobody ever goes there anymore... it's too crowded!" We'll see... read more