Blast from the past - in a very good way. Funky/eclectic (and a little dark) interior filled with authentic folksy decorations. "We serve doubles unless otherwise requested" describes the mentality. Sassy waitresses that know their stuff and dish out the double entendres along with the drinks. Ask to see Gina's "Whackaweenie." Gina is the bomb! Great views beyond the junky parking lot. You walk your order directly to the cook "so you can see who's poisoning you and look him right in the eye." The cheeseburger and steak sanndwich were both delicious. They come with chips. read more

Warehouse Cafe - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

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Might be the worst, greasy, restaurant i'be ever been to. "Clam" chowder wasn't too awful, but no clams. Very limited menu. Greasy hamburger with half-cooked bacon. read more

Port Costa is a weird place. I also think it is magical and there might be trolls living in the hills. Just maybe. I highly recommend checking out "THE WAREHOUSE". They have eleventy million different types of beer from all over the world. I'm sure the drive is much less terrifying during the day. The decor is baffling, but in a totally awesome way. Fans of "Lost" will appreciate the life sized stuffed polar bear hanging out in the seating area. A note about the service: if you're not a regular, or blessed with certain endowments, or look surly enough, be prepared to wait a loooooong time. But it's actually part of the charm. No, for reals! read more

Absolutely love this place. Nothing else like it. Building built in 1890. Bar has been there since the 60's and the Burlington Hotel across the street is haunted!!! read more

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If you like the hole in the wall, grimey, eclectic decor type-place with damn good drinks, this is the spot for you. Super fun in the afternoon, I would love to go back at night. Views of the water so that's a plus. read more

Warehouse Cafe - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

I love the place, I ride there on sundays just to get away from things. If you're a snob, you wont like it If you're a real person you'll love it read more

This place has tons of character. The building is old and there are hundreds of random objects perfectly placed throughout the bar in a way that only makes sense once you've had a couple drinks. The beer selection is good, and yes there is a giant polar bear. If you have thin skin then don't come in. read more

Warehouse Cafe - Warehouse Cafe - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

I've had the best and worst White Russian here. Only let Barbie poor you a mixed drink. Actually, it's best to only go when Barbie is working. read more

Information is now quick, easy, and cheap. With the Web 2.0 and catholic indexing of knowledge, precious little cannot be called up on screen, and i had always treated The Warehouse that way, secretly. In the twelve years since i graduated from the local high-school (in "neighboring" Crockett), the number of people whom i've brought to Port Costa has remained countable on two hands. But, like Mississippi John Hurt playing his local juke-joint for over 30 years before finding the fame he justly deserved, The Warehouse seems to be getting its due. If you must, pull in on a summer's Sunday --mindful, natch, of the bikes--and drink out of masonry jars, maybe have some barbecue, perhaps there's a band. The trains will roll past, the locals will stroll in. If you're feeling saucy, you could smoke a bowl deeper into the parking lot, which is really a rutted clearing. Enjoy the saloonish clutter. Wistful now, in search of lost time; the tastes of beer and madeleines. Who am i kidding? Forty years ago my folks drove out from Berkeley to drink from the same jars that i drink from, from which--if justice and rightness exist in this world--my children will also drink. Wink; cheers. read more

I love this place! It is exactly what it looks like it is and it is amazing!

What a gem! Port Costa is a teeeeeeny tiny little town but such a cute jewel. This was the only place open at 1pm on a Saturday afternoon -- so we stopped in after our hike. The four stars is really for ambiance and service and the quaintness of it all. The food was not special or worth the drive--- it felt like reheated Costco fare... but hey, when you're hungry and it's the only option - it's fine. They have an extensive drink list so that was fun. Beers, wine, and spirits, oh my! The ambiance is the best part by far. It has a spectacular view of the water (across a dusty parking lot) and inside is chockablock full of the randomest decor. From polar bears to rams to mummies to jukeboxes and arcade games. I definitely want to come back for drinks! read more

Went back to the Warehouse Cafe during this weekend's car show and split the Kielbasa sandwich. It was greasy but OH SO GOOD! and I wished I hadn't split it. It was on a soft inside, crunchy outside sourdough bun to die for, dripping with mayo and sliced tomatoes. If you like you can have the peppers and onions but I didn't. The food ordering process is strange. The bartender takes your order but then hands you the sticky note for you to take to the kitchen and go back to pick up your food when you think it is ready. Odd but it was worth it in the end. If you have never been to the Warehouse it is definitely one of those places you must do once, it's odd and eclectic. Don't have too many drinks unless you have a designated driver because it is a windy road down into town and they drinks are also pricey at $8. read more

This place has been hyped up by some friends. It lived up to the set expectations. Lets list the reasons why: HUGE bowl of popcorn arrived at the table, shortly after we did. $2.75 Bud Light. Dogs and Hot Dogs. Over 400 beers. Raunchy old bartender lady. Mason jars to drink out of. Junk. More important than a list, is the experience. It wasn't free bbq day, there was no band, still was a great day. DD mandatory. read more

I have never had a meal here. The place is a dump. The yard is a dump. The yard is full of old broken down junk tables, chairs etc. . yesterday we went in, mainly desperate for a bathroom. We all ordered a blood Mary and sat out in the "yard" and each one of us, the first sip of the drink, said "I don't like this." The bloody mary mix was not good. . The bartender makes "doubles" but no one got any "buzz" from the drink. Hmmm. I would never eat there. read more

I love this place! Looking for a random hole in the wall? If the answer is yes, and you have good shocks on your car to survive the parking lot then you are in for a treat! Amazing selection of Beer? IF you can't make up your mind from staring at the huge lists, just ask if you can see the beer fridge... JAW Dropping! It's not exactly on the way to anywhere for me but it's worth the occasional drive with a friend for a good drink and atmosphere. I especially loved the crowd on Valentines day when we went and stayed in the hotel across the street... that's an experience or shall I say adventure for a different review. Two words of caution: 1) If going anytime around the rainy season... be prepared to puddle jump in your car and on foot ... the pot holes in the gravel parking lot will consume you and 2) if you lack an affinity for dust, the antiques and totally bizarre decorations in this place will turn you off for sure. read more

Great place, been coming here for years. If you are the person who bought the owl neclace from the antique store, contact me! read more

I love this place! It's got such character and the people there have always been super friendly. I love the fact that I can order any beer off their 400+ beer menu and they always have it. I love how the bar is so high in one corner it makes you feel like a little kid again. My fiance and I are planning to have the after-wedding party here and then everyone can crash across the street at the Burlington Hotel. read more

This place is hilaroius......Cobb webbs all over the place so you can tell it has lots of stories....I was there for a co-workers wedding dinner we had lobster tail & the steak on the dinner menu & both were damm good,plenty of food.The bar has a bunch of different beers & they make the mixed drinks stiff..Lots of bikers to hang out with / drink with in the summer. read more

Absolutely terrific prime rib, and the NY Strip (1 POUND) was pretty tasty too. Great friendly service that was non obtrusive, but very helpful whenever you needed anything. This Warehouse provides a very unique urban feel, yet you are in a tiny hamlet of 200 people known as Port Costa - nestled between the coastal hills against the busy railroad tracks on the shores of Carquinez Straits. DEFINITELY worth going back! read more

This place is so cool. We came on a Thursday and they only have full dinner on Friday and Saturday - and a barbecue lunch on Sunday afternoon. It seemed like there were mostly just locals there and everyone was having a great time joking around with each other. They had a pretty extensive beer list, but only half were in stock and just three beers on tap. The bartender just ended up taking me to the back to pick something out. They still had a lot of beers though - and some great ones at that. And I couldn't believe how cheap everything was! Belgian beers for $4? What?? Although they don't have full dinner during the week, they do have hot dogs for $3 and turkey sandwiches for $7. But the real strength of this place is the atmosphere. It's in the middle of nowhere and the rolling hills on the way there are just incredible. As soon as you take the last curve, you go back in time to a town that's something out of an old movie. It's like an old ghost town, but still running! The Warehouse Cafe could just as easily be mistaken for an abandoned building, and when you step in, you get that old musty wood smell and a million antiques, signs, collectibles and tons of random stuff all over the place. Grab a beer and just walk around. It's like traveling back in time! There are very few places like this in California - if any. A must see for sure! read more

I havent been here in quite awhile but I had a good time here. The Story: My neighbors invited me out on their boat one evening, so I accepted. Later did I find out that we were to use the boat to go have a drink or afew. So we drove down to Benicia, launched the boat and drove it straight across to port costa where we beached it and anchored it to many large driftwoods. We all ran across the railroad tracks and entered the Warehouse. Very interesting decor and random cool things are all around the place. As time went on I met lots of cool locals and some not so locals. Regardless everyone was cool. Everything was nicely priced and the mood was chill. It was a good night! read more

This place has been my stomping grounds since I was old enough to drink and that said it holds a special place in my heart. Over the years many people have come and gone but many of the town locals still hang around adding their own special vibe and familiar faces. Yeah, sometimes it is biker hang out and sometimes it feels like the hipster mecca of coco county but that is the awesome thing about the warehouse, you never know what kind of mix of people will be there when you go! Their drinks here are always great. They definitely don't skimp on the booze and they have many signature drinks all of which are great. My favorite is the root beer float. If the drinks aren't what bring you out here it should be the wide variety of beers from all over the world that are offered. Yes, over the years the beer list has decreased, at one point they offered over 150 types of beer but it is still not shabby by far. As for shabby the decorations are a little worn but that is part of what makes this place so great it is like a cathedral of junk and oddities...especially the polar bear that watches over our drunkenness. On the weekends when the weather is nice they often have free BBQs and live music which in this penny pincher's book is a great way to spend a sat/sun. They even had one of my favorite bands Hammerlock! Hooray! The warehouse café itself is not that great but what the hay if you are drunk enough anything will taste great! read more

I loved this place. Let me start by saying I am "bouji" about bars. But I love this place because it was everything I was not used to. The service was fast and great but you can't beat the ambiance. The beer cooler is awesome and you really should jump right in and try something you never have before. I tried a Czech beer and loved it. For those that do not know beer it would be nice to get a description of the beer because the bartender didn't know much about them... But she was great so that is not a negative towards her! This place is a MUST if you are near by! Do not let the exterior or clientele scare you off, it is a civilian friendly biker bar and you will not be disappointed. read more

It is a ride to get here but the remoteness makes it more of a discovery. There are not too many places with this charm and uniqueness. I highly recommend this as an adventure on any weekend. Bikers, artists, locals and personalities from every walk of life. A must is a drink at the bar, all drinks are doubles served in mason jars, yeaay. As long as you have a tough skin and remember all is said to everyone in the same tone of voice with the same attitude. Its worth it to walk the 100 yards or so of the main street and check out the historic Burlington hotel, established in 1883, across the street. read more

Coolest place to hang, have a killer Long Island Iced Tea or peruse the amazingly long beer list, listen to the East Bay's best jukebox and watch the locals play pool. Think "the haunted mansion" meets wierd local museum. Giant polar bear in glass in the corner, free popcorn, nice breeze off the Carquinez Strait and incredible blues bands and bbq on Sunday afternoons when the weather gets nice. My Husband and I come here to unwind, and because technically it is a restaurant, we can bring our toddler as long as we sit at a table and not the bar. Been coming here since I was a tot myself, and certainly Port Costa has seen better days, but we still love this place for the laid back bent. We miss the goth meets glam bartender Souxie though. read more

I love this place. They have a stuffed polar bear, as well as a lot of other taxidermy. It's in a really big, old building. The bartender is hilarious. On Sundays they have free food, such as clam chowder, chili, and salad. Get there early before it's all gone. Really cool place with a small town feel (well, it is in a small town). read more

I've eaten here a few times, it's a pretty cool looking place but you have to be in the mood for the drive. For me the issue is, they pour great drinks but I don't drive after drinking so either I have to decide if I want to go ahead and have a cocktail or two and let my crazy roommate drive home or not drink which is one of the only good reasons to go to that place. The food is way too expensive but it's good and I justify it by the fact that there is a great all you can eat salad bar that has pretty decent chile and clam chowder as a feature. I like that very much. I do love the Polar Bear ....too bad he ended up in a glass case though. Yes I will go again, yes I will suffer the drive to and from because there is something preciously individual about it, unpretentious and completely unique. read more

I was pleasantly speechless when I walked into the cafe. The decoration is very interesting and it's definitely like nothing I've seen in the bay area. There is a live size polar bear, an old movie theater ticket booth and whole bunch of other oddities to see. The vibe reminds me of Cheers, where everybody knows your name. The crowd is mixed of locals and hipsters and bikers. Unfortunately we arrived late and couldn't drink much since we still need to drive up the windy road to get home and taxi would cost too much if they even go out here. As small as this town is with not much to do, it would still be worth an overnight trip just to relax, hang with the locals or just an affordable get away from the hustle and bustle of the bay area. read more

Hands down, my favorite bar, ever. Great food, great bartenders with a twist. Divey, ancient, and historic, nothing beats the warehouse! read more

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It was my friend Chris K. (see his review here also ) who brought me to this place to show me the polar bear his grandfather shot which is on display there in a glass case. Very cool place, I would like to come again sometime, but you may need a GPS or something to get there, it is way out in nowhere and at one point we thought we were lost. We had drinks and dinner plus the all-you-can-eat salad buffet, and they had some nice soups including my favorite, clam chowder. I ordered the Lobster dinner after having chosen one in the lobster tank. I actually thought a freshly prepared lobster would be the ultimate but I was surprised to find it a bit chewy. However I don't think I'd order that dish again because it was very expensive (market price). read more

Okay, so we hung out at the Warehouse Cafe by default since it's one of only two restaurant/bars in town. The food was not great, but certainly not bad. Your choice of steak, crab and/or lobster plaus baked potato, soup and salad bar. Not bad for only $25 bucks or so. I had a steak, which was mediocre. The soups were great, though. We were there with a party of eight celebrating a birthday, so after dinner we moved into the bar area and proceeded to get our drink on. We were a pretty rowdy bunch, but the staff were all very cool and understanding, plus we were tipping great. The drinks were kind of on the expensive side, but oh well. When at the Warehouse Cafe you're kind of at their mercy. One of the bartenders took us into the beer locker. They boast that they have 400 beers, but I would have guessed more like 150 at best. Good times, decent food, and a stuffed polar bear. can you really ask for anything more? read more

"Every drink is a double unless requested" they say in a sign behind the bartender. Beer from tap is poured in a mason jar...that's the kind of place this is. I had a turkey burger and it was surprisingly very good. My buddies had burgers and they said they were pretty decent. They only give you Lay's potato chips with the sandwiches though. It's a cool ride in to this place and it overlooks the Martinez bridge. Don't plan on anything fancy, it is what it is...and that's a pretty cool hangout spot. read more

Whether you ride a motorcycle or not, if you visit the San Francisco Bay Area, a stop at The Warehouse (built in 1876) in Port Costa is a must. The first time Bill and I went, Gina gave us a tour of the freezer in the back with hundreds of beers from around the world and made us laugh of course. Sundays during the summer is the best...live band, good drinks, awesome scenery and history on the Carquinez Straight shoreline, fun people from all over the Bay Area and the globe. We've been going for many years now to meet up with friends, to make new ones, and we always look forward to a quirky funny story from Gina who is one in a million, a true gem! read more