Top Seafood Restaurants in Bodega Bay
The Sonoma Coast town of Bodega Bay is known for its fresh California seafood, from sweet Dungeness crab to rockfish, salmon, ling cod, albacore, and halibut.
There are few things better in life than fresh-from-the-sea cuisine kissed with lemon and garlic butter or deep-fried and golden with tangy tartar sauce. The small fishing village of Bodega Bay, California, boasts excellent eateries where fresh, sustainably caught seafood is stocked daily and prepared in mouthwatering favorites and creative seasonal plates.
Here are some of the top restaurants in Bodega Bay for fresh Sonoma County seafood.
Tides Wharf Restaurant
Located at the Inn at the Tides, the Tides Wharf Restaurant in Bodega Bay is known as the backdrop for scenes in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller, “The Birds.” This oceanfront eatery with water views specializes in locally produced seafood. Come for a tasty breakfast of grilled snapper with hash browns and eggs. Stop in for lunch of savory cioppino stocked with Dungeness crab, prawns, scallops, clams, and mussels. Or come for dinner and watch the sunset over a beautifully prepared plate of delicious Pacific red snapper.
800 Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, 707-875-2751
Spud Point Crab Company
One of the best-known spots to tuck into seafood favorites is a tiny cafe that looks like a bait shop. The Spud Point Crab Company is owned by long-time locals Tony and Carol Anello, who offer seasonal, fresh seafood brought right off the docks from the family’s marina. During the much-anticipated Dungeness crab season (November through June), you can see it cooked in the big, outside boiler and buy it by the pound to take home.
Enjoy the views with an outdoor table and dig into crabcakes, crab cocktails, or crab sandwiches. Don’t forget the clam chowder! But make sure everyone gets their own pint because it’s just that good!
1910 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay, 707-875-9472
The Boat House
The Boat House is owned by a long-standing member of the local fishing community — Captain Rick Powers. His schooner hauls in Sonoma Coast crustaceans, which are crafted into buttery crabcake sandwiches. The menu also includes light-as-air fish and chips, briny oysters, and breaded clam strips. Fresh, tasty, and thoroughly enjoyed on the outdoor, dog-friendly patio overlooking the scenic bay.
1445 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-875-3495
Fishetarian Fish Market
In 2012, Shane and Dana Lucas opened the Fishetarian Fish Market to bring “healthy seafood choices” to their beautiful beach town. In addition to selling fresh seafood, the market features a mouth-watering menu of fish and chips, clam chowder, grilled fish tacos, and more, with gluten-free and vegetarian options, all using organic and locally-grown ingredients.
599 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-875-9092
La Bodeguita Mexican Grill
Looking for a little international variety? With quality ingredients and traditional recipes, La Bodeguita Mexican Grill serves authentic Mexican cuisine with seafood as the star ingredient. On their menu, you’ll find an array of seafood burritos and crave-able ceviche, fried calamari, and crab enchiladas.
2001 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-875-9190
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