Cute place! Great view. Oyster were definitely fresh and yum. I found the clam chowder a little light that would need a little pepper. There's an ice cream store and gift shop also. read more

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We stopped here to grab a snack. We tried the fries and the shrimp tacos. The fries were yummy and didn't have any coating on them so they tasted like potatoes!! The shrimp in the tacos was soooooo delicious- super fresh! The view is awesome on the patio seating area. We enjoyed it while we ate. The cashier was perfectly friendly- no other specific service experience. read more

If you're driving along Hwy 1 and/or are vacationing along Bodega Bay, you might have heard of the local-owned small biz The Birds Cafe. Came with a friend who highly recommended their fish n chips. I've only tried Fishertarian for seafood along the coast, so I was stoked to check out The Birds. We both had their fish and chips which came out hot and flavorful. The half a dozen oysters were on the smaller size, but delicious and worth every dollar. The chips are more circular and girthy than other types of F&C, with a thicker battered shell but still light and easy to crunch through. Their fries are delicious too. Parking is in a small dusty lot, so keep your windows rolled up. We saw families, kids, and dogs. Serve-yourself water. And a single unisex restroom stall shared among all shops. There's a little cafe next door too if you need a coffee or some pastries. I love that it's a small biz and there was literally only three people running the entire joint on a busy weekend! Service is friendly, and don't worry the line looks long, but moves quickly by the minute. HATS OFF to The Birds team. Would def come back with the pup to enjoy their nice and shady deck while enjoying some yummy foods. read more

The Birds Cafe - Half a dozen oysters. Wish there were more dressings options - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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I visited on July 4, 2025. Cute cafe with outdoor seating and pleasant views. There are photos and wall art referencing the namesake Hitchcock movie. The decor is lowkey and isn't aiming for novelty. We arrived a little before 11am which is when they open the food shack, so we ordered some coffee and pastries to hold us over in the coffee shop. The two are not attached but are right next to each other. There is also another shack, a gift shop, a few steps away. The lobster roll was sufficiently stuffed--not too much to fall out and make a mess, not too little to make you feel like a got tourist. Brioche bun with just the right amount of butter and toast. As someone who doesn't follow the Dow or the s&p 500, much less the international(?) fish market, I will not pretend to know whether the $27 market price I paid for this lobster roll was a decent trade. All I know is, we don't have lobster at home which at the time of this meal is 3hrs away. The lobster meat was fresh and well dressed--really no complaints. The fish and chips pieces were quite hefty--they appear smaller than they are, and had the kind of crackly hard shell batter on them that I prefer over the breadcrumbs/panko-assisted kind. I actually really loved how thiccy these pieces were. Crunchy outer shell with a nice steaming flakey moist interior--yom. The clam chowder was good, and I'm glad to have included in this ensemble bc it was a family outing, but it wasn't super special in my opinion. I've had better, I've had worse. It was a little bland and needed an assist from both salt and pepper packets. There are better items on this menu for sure. But what stood out the most were the artichoke fritters! I'd never had this before anywhere and it certainly left an impression. Nice and lemon-y, a little briny, and fragrant. Light crispy pieces that fall away to the bottom of the paper boat as you are going through these become little savory sprinkles you pick at after the meal is done. And as someone who loves to end a meal and a dessert with a little bite of the meal, this was perfect. Not pictured, but their beer selection was pretty solid, too--a good mix of local choices and the ones that you could never go wrong with. Overall, The Birds Cafe is a nice easygoing place to stop along a scenic coastal route to grab decent bites and not feel too heavy afterwards. Would definitely come back next time I'm nearby. read more

The Birds Cafe - Lobster roll, fish and chips, artichoke fritters, and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Fun little spot. I occasionally head to bodega to fish and hike, or to just enjoy the ocean. I was feeling hungry on my way back and saw the birds cafe on the side. The restaurant had 10 minutes left to open so I got myself a double espresso at the Coffee shop on the side that had some really great looking bakery goods. There was a little cooler with some wine and other beverages (I picked up a bottle of the rose for dinner). Once the restaurant opened I jumped to order. The food is ordered at the smaller pick up looking window. Food was great! There was fish and shrimp tacos (2 ), and I got the option of splitting one fish and one shrimp which was nice. Got myself a beer and enjoyed the food. The coleslaw was refreshing to the beer battered shrimp and fish. I got some hot sauce on the side. Great portions! It was very filling. The service was very friendly from the coffee shop, to the gentleman taking my order, and the cook handing me the food! I definitely want to go back and check out their fish and chips or the artichoke fritters or even crab/lobster rolls! More pictures will come! read more

The Birds Cafe - One fish and one shrimp taco - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Drove up to the area for some oysters on a Saturday. We arrived around 1:30pm and there was plenty of outdoor seating, but parking was a different story. There's a small parking lot adjacent to the restaurant but there's limited spots even at that time. The restaurant is broken up to a gift shop, the cafe, and the restaurant. You order food from the store window for food and then you're welcome to sit anywhere, and there's seating by the cafe or behind the ordering window on the patio. This place is very dog friendly, so bring your pup on your next food adventure. Ordering was quick and easy. Go up to the window when you're ready and then you get a buzzer and the food will be called/you'll be buzzed for pickup at the back window. At the back window there's are also water dispenser and cups. Food: - oysters (raw and grilled) were so sweet and fresh. Note about the raw oysters, there's only one type so you don't have a variety to choose from. -lobster roll - I'd come back for the lobster roll. I only got a few bites but it was amazing -corn dog and fries - can't ruin a corn dog, but the fries were just right. Not too oily or salted. After eating we finished eating, we went to the cafe next door for some coffee, but the service here was unlike that of the food window. Cafe service was slow and coffee was mediocre at best. Would recommend coming for the food and skipping on the coffee. read more

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Good spot if you are in Bodega. Was not too busy. The cafe is very cute. Offers in door and out door seats. Food was a 7.5/10. read more

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We stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon. We got Fast friendly service. I got fish and chips and a beer my wife got the fried vegetable tacos. Mine was good and hot. Hers wasn't as hot, but still good. It was a nice day and they have a good deck with nice views of the area. It's a good and reliable place to stop and get a bite and a drink on your way to wherever your final destination might be. We've been here before and we will be back. read more

Coming into town we almost got trapped in the tides. But luckily we found this place instead! The patio is amazing with a view of the harbor. The staff were quick and friendly. The best part though was the amazing chowder!! Without a doubt it was not inexpensive and incredibly delicious! The fish and chips were also so good! There were many delicious items on the menu, and I wish we could have tried them all. Next time!! read more

The crab roll had fresh crab, which was decadent. Fries were normal fries. Nothing special. We thought this was a diner, but it was more of a walk-up window where you order at a window and takeout. They have a patio area where you can soak up some sun and enjoy the bay views. Service was quick. Overall, it was good. Much smaller than we expected. read more

The Birds Cafe - Crab roll with fries - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

This review is for the lobster roll. Might have been an off day but it was mid at best for a $30 roll. read more

The Birds Cafe - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Good enough food at a very convenient location in Bodega Bay, there's a large patio that accommodates many tables and it's also pet-friendly. The fish tacos I had were tasty, but definitely not the best I've had. I thought the fish was fried a little too much. read more

The Birds Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

We stopped by this cute spot for the oysters and they did not disappoint. Hog island oysters prepared in classic and unique ways. The raw was great and the blue cheese was unique and delicious. The eating area is an elevated outdoor patio with views of the bay. It's close to the road so you can hear the traffic but it's not bad. It's a self service situation where you order at the window and get a buzzer to grab your food on a tray when it's ready. There is also a restroom and a little boutique style gift shop. Regarding the food, it was all delicious but if I had to pick my least favorite, it'd be the tacos. read more

The Birds Cafe - Gorgeous outdoor eating area - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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While spending 3 glorious nights by myself near Bodega - I stopped for a lobster roll snd fries from The Birds. Delicious! Fresh lobster meat, good seasonings, nicely toasted bun. Crunchy good fries. So good... I went back one more time on my trip. read more

My favorite fish and chips in Bodega! Great spot right by the highway with seating overlooking the bay, very popular but they are super efficient with crowds. We also got coffee there every day during our weekend visit, very friendly service and good quality breakfast burrito and pastries. If parking lot is full there is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood across the street. read more

The Birds Cafe seems like a very popular joint. It's to the side of the Coffee house and doesn't open until 1100. Their fish and chips were very crispy and well seasoned. The chicken breasts were also very flaky. The corn chowder had good flavor, obviously fresh clams. Service was very fast for the opening rush (people were lining up right before 11). They had a lot of outdoor seating which was nice for kiddos to run around and dogs to hang out. They had doggie water bowls. Nice view of the ocean. The coffee house had a great variety of pastries. The French toast sticks was a favorite of our kid since they basically tasted like fried donuts read more

The Birds Cafe - Bird cafe - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Please get the fish and chips! Best fish and chips we have ever had! We will keep dreaming about this place! read more

The Birds Cafe - Fish and chips, chowder - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Perfect weather on the coast and the best fish and chips I've ever had!! Don't let the line scare you! The kitchen kicks ass and gets dishes out Fast. Chowder was good and everyone enjoyed the tacos but by far, the fish and chips stole the show read more

It was a beautiful day at the coast. Our son was visiting and so we stopped here for a quick lunch of fish & chips and artichoke fritters. You order at the window and they prepare your meal quickly. When your buzzer goes off, you go to the window on the opposite side of the building to pick up your order. The patio with umbrellas is quite nice and they have dog bowls with water in several different areas. It's a popular spot to relax with nice views. There is a coffee shop and a gift shop on the grounds too. I purchased a pink Birds Cafe apron on this visit as my husband went to get some coffee. The parking lot is usually full but people are coming and going and you can park across the street in the residential area. The artichoke fritters are a must! We think they are better than the ones you get in Castroville, "the artichoke capital of the world". Make sure you're in the right line to order food. We stood in line again and realized oops, this is the line for the bathroom. read more

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Super cute spot! Friendliest staff and a great selection of delicious coffee drinks, soft serve and savory items. Loads of Alfred Hitchcock "The Birds" movie references and gifty items. One of the best chocolate chip sea salt cookies!! Slightly crisp on the outside and moist and chewy on the inside! Fantastic! Great cappuccino and caramel macchiato. Definitely worth a stop in. Across from the Pelican Plaza. read more

LOVE! I see why my parents love this place so much!!! I'd never been until last week and I went 3 days in a row - hah! I had an early dinner when I came into town and stopped by the gift shop and the window for food to try the fish and chips I'd been told about: I don't like fish, THIS WAS GREAT! I want it again haha. The next two mornings, I stopped by the cafe portion (there's about 3 separate buildings) and had a breakfast sandwich thing, coffee, and one of the best brownies in my life. Staff is so kind, the view is amazing, and I cannot wait to be back!!! read more

Service: 5: It is a window service business. Meaning you order at a window and then you find a table. If you go to the coffee house the barista was really friendly. She gave me the whole history about the Bird cafe. The coffee shop is the actual house of the owner. The owner met on the set of the movie as extras. Ambiance: 5. It's a really cute place. It sits near the water. There's outdoor seating and some inside the coffee shop. Food: 5 Crab roll: 5 If you thought lobster rolls were delicious, this crab roll will change your mind. It had whole chunks of fresh crab and the price was very reasonable. Dozen fresh oysters: 5 The oysters were very fresh and creamy. It was refreshing and kept cold. You can put sauces on it but I tend to eat them naked. read more

The Birds Cafe - Crab roll - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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This is one of the best spots in BB. Not only is food great, especially shrimp tacos...but they have an awesome coffeehouse with bakery items, breakfast burritos & breakfast sandwiches. Cute lil gift store too! So go for breakfast, lunch/dinner and souvenirs. Their fudge makes perfect gift for pet sitters. (Find it in coffeehouse) read more

Good oysters and super nice people but stupid expensive. Not worth the price in my opinion. I don't pay that much for oysters again.

First visit and liked it okay. Nice indoor and scenic view outdoor seating. Plenty of parking. Clean restrooms (outside). There is the restaurant and a separate coffee/pastry shop. For the restaurant you order at an outside window from a disinterested staff. You are given a pager to notify when to return and pickup your order. Inside seating was in the coffee shop where we were greeted by big smiles and friendly staff. Fish (cod?) and chips as well as fish (cod?) tacos were good enough. The fried prawns were tasty as was the clam chowder. The star of the show however were the onion rings! Not my first choice in the area but I would go back. read more

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I stopped by for lunch on a sunny day and this was a home run. The Hitchcock wink just gilds this very pleasant spot. The Birds sits right off the water with multiple levels of scenic, outdoor seating wrapped around the little kitchen where you order and pick up. Pass the single stall bathroom, and you'll find an adjacent building set up as a coffee shop. The menu is simple, but effective. Fish Tacos: Loved them. The fish has a light, crisp batter. They're served with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and an avocado sauce on top. Two hearty tacos to an order and so good. Artichoke Fritters: I know this is county fair food, but I loved these. I thought they might be heavy, but they were actually pretty crunchy, frilly, and delicate. They're good with the ranch on the side and a little hot sauce. The portion is honestly giant which is fun. I took my leftovers home and enjoyed them again that night! read more

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Probably the best breakfast spot in Bodega Bay. Simple yet straight to the point delicious with a beautiful view of the bay. Man those French toast sticks brought me back to my childhood. My mom had the almond tart, which I regret not buying for myself, and my brother had the cinnamon roll. Quaint cafe perfect read more

Ordered fish tacos and artichoke tacos. Don't know whether it was just for that day or what, but the dishes had a bitter taste. As if the oil they used was old or something. read more

Nope! My girlfriends and I recently spent a weekend in Bodega eating our hearts out and everything was so good. Sadly, this was our last lunch/meal for our magical long weekend and it was extremely disappointing. None of us liked the food at all and it was not cheap either. I'd easily chose canned clam chowder over there watery, flavorless chowder. It was one of the worse I've had and I don't think I'm that picky. Much better choices around. The lobster roll was very whatever and the fried artichokes felt like eating crunchy oil flakes. Fries were average. Fish was gross. I just don't know why anyone would recommend this place EXCEPT if you go down the stairs, there is a super cute garden seating area to eat at with a gorgeous view of the ocean. There was also a cute chubby cat napping nearby. read more

The Birds Cafe - Clam chowder, fish n chips, and hiding in the back: lobster roll and fried artichokes - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

We visited the coffee shop and had delicious coffee and soft serve! It's a cute place - perfect spot along the coast and it was very tasty! read more

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We've been here multiple times. Always a must have. This trip we had the fish tacos and barbecued oysters. We had some oysters with bacon and cheese and the others had more of an herb sauce. All the food was incredible! We also had a chocolate chip cookie with sea salt. Awesome! Sitting on the deck, having a Pacifico and fish tacos was perfection! read more

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The parents got away from the babies for an appetizer and a glass of wine. I got the fried artichokes. Yummm. The oysters were for my husband. He got bbqd not raw. He did half garlic/herb and BBQ for the flavors. He enjoy the garlyn herb. Sometimes simple is better. Even if it started pouring after we got our food it was a goon experience. They have a public bathroom and plenty of outdoor seating. Recommend for a quick and cute meal. Staff was friendly and helpful! read more

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I'm so glad we got to enjoy this gem of a place this past weekend! The weather was sunny and glorious, so it made sitting on the deck extra pleasant. Hubby and I were able to snatch a private little corner spot overlooking the water and felt like we were the only ones there :) For our entrees we ordered the fish and chips and a couple shrimp tacos. Food was prepped in about 15 minutes. Everything was so fresh and tasty. I love that there were so many condiments included - hot sauce, tartar sauce, some kind of vinegar sauce, lemons, and limes. It was fun topping our food in different ways to come up with yummy combinations. Apart from the food, the staff was also great - friendly and efficient. The premises was clean and well tended to as well. There was a place adjacent to the cafe that sells coffee and soft serve. We didn't have any this time, but I thought it was great to have the option right next door so that you can enjoy the area for just a little bit longer. 5 stars! read more

The Birds Cafe - Fish and chips on the left, shrimp tacos on the right. Everything so fresh and delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Loved everything we ordered. The clam chowder is definitely my favorite just needed a little salt packet added and it was perfect. Plenty of seating outside with nice views and flowers. read more

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What a beautiful place! If you have watched The Birds, this is the place to check out! It's a must stop. It's a bit hard to find because it's on a main road off to the corner. It's pretty popular so come early if you want to avoid lines. Lots of seating and has a beautiful garden. We came for a mini breakfast: cinnamon roll, French twist sticks, cappuccino. Worth every penny! read more

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We were recommended this place by our hotel bartender and it did not disappoint! The ambiance is nice and relaxing! Outside seating only but they do have umbrellas. The food was delicious! Some of the best seafood I have ever had! Definitely recommend stopping here! read more

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After parking in a narrow lot, the restaurant has a lovely view of the ocean up on their platform seating area. They had lots of tables outside to eat at. Ordering was a little bit of a wait, but worth it! The fish & chips were hot, the artichoke tacos were overflowing & the oysters were fresh! I'll definitely be back again! read more

Oysters were pretty good. They were sweet and fresh. Recommend getting 12 as they are pretty small. Service was pretty fast too. A great place to stop at as they have many other small shops around the area. read more

Staff took order slumped on counter and acted uninterested in being there. I got the crab roll. It was ok tasting crab with butter drizzled over on a grilled hotdog bun for $29 - way over priced! I left still hungry. The outdoor seating was nice but I wouldn't recommend it for the overall experience. read more

I live in Bodega Bay and this was the best food I have had out here in 35 years. The service is amazing!! The best lobster sandwich,crab sandwich,fried calamari. All I can say is OMG! We will eat no where else. I am hooked! Also Kim is an excellent front person,Loved the food and her!!!! read more