Made a special trip down to Point Reyes Atation recently to try Bar Auklet. Must say, i didn't have high expectations, not really knowing anything about the new occupants but had always enjoyed time on this rustic patio, and it was a nice day for a drive. We started with a frizzante Montepulciano - which was perfect for the warm day. We decided to try the oysters. They were nicely shucked, with great brine retention, and very little shem fragments. The sesame mignionette was tasty as was the fresh cocktail sauce. We followed that with a delicious burrata and tomato salad. Fir the next stage we had the garlic pasta with crab wish was also quite good! The part was perfect al dente, and the crab came through to make it quite enjoyable. We donors with the pork ribe, which were also nicely prepared. The were devoid in another sesame sauce, which died then we'll. They were nicely prepared, and only needed the threat of s knife to come cleanly off the bone we both loved the slightly cripspy bark. Service was excellent. We met a range of staff over the course of our meal, and all of them were friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Our server Gabi was also super attentive, friendly, and helped us curate a great first visit. Thanks again! TLDR: Great spot! Great food. Great service! read more

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Let's start with the curb appeal. There is no sign, just a logo of a solid blue Paramecium. An outdoor menu case is typical, especially with a higher end operation. There was not one visible and the hostess told me there was one on the way. It seems to me that a new restaurant would get the signage squared away by opening night. We stopped in recently for happy hour. The decor is quite cold, austere and after checking out the patio-remarkable uncomfortable. The main dining room had one long communal table with a long wooden bench. You must be joking me. Pt Reyes Station is damp and chilly for most of the year. I'm looking for a cozy warm place in the winter. A piece of art on the walls might be nice. The afternoon sun helped warm up the place a bit. The flower display on the bar was spectacular however. We just had two glasses of wine(excellent) and two appetizers. The pig's ear app was delicious and unusual. The duck heart skewer was also delicious, although the scallion garnish showed laziness from the kitchen. For a restaurant that strives for the big leagues the delicate touches have to also be spot on. During our visit the ambient music in the bar some Pharoah Sanders type spiritual jazz-a big plus. I would love to try more of the menu. There seems to be some remarkably inspired offerings. read more

Bar Auklet - Delicious Duck hearts but a little finesse with scallions needed. - Wine Bars Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

My husband & I we're vacationing up north and we've incidentally found this restaurant. Interior of the restaurant looks modern, it's noticeable that they put a lot of effort with the interior. Food: they had good amount of selections. We were blown away by the flavors of hamachi collar; really enjoyed going there. Will go back if we're in the area. read more

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We had high hopes for Bar Auklet, partly because of prior reviews and partly because it was our primary reason for a drive to Point Reyes Station. I'm thrilled to report that not only did it exceed expectations, but it is also on my shortlist of seafood-focused restaurants that are still great for vegetarians. The interior is immediately inviting, sleek and sharp modern lines that still manage to be cozy and rustic. We were on the early side so service was fairly quick. Ironically, for a restaurant so heavy on seafood, there were more vegetarian items that I wanted to try than I could order. Carrots and sweet potatoes both ended up on the cutting room floor. I was grateful that the phenomenal Tomato and Burrata Salad was still on the menu, given that it probably gets the axe come the end of Summer. I was doubly grateful that the Sautéed Kale had returned to the menu despite disappearing from the one posted on their website. Both the Burrata and the Kale were exceptionally prepared. They achieved the balancing act of adding unique flavors while still allowing the primary ingredients to drive the dish. For example, the Soy-Szechuan Pepper vinaigrette on the Burrata was unlike anything I've had, but did nothing to take away from the tomatoes or the generous globule of cheese. The ratios were in perfect harmony. Meanwhile, the Kale, which could be easily relegated to the relative neglect of a side dish, was a triumph of black bean sauce and garlic. The kind of addicting flavor profile that one could consume in buckets. As an unabashed fan of the modern slop bowl, I mixed the two dishes, probably to the consternation of the restaurant staff, but to the delight of my tastebuds. Each forkful containing tomato, Burrata and kale was blissful. I know the menu is very seasonal, but I imagine the quality goes undimmed. All in all, it's more than worth the drive and likely to satisfy any diet despite its most prominent cuisine. read more

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Torn experience. I appreciate the creativity from the chef and the quality of the food but a lot of factors hindered the overall dining experience. Our waiter was fairly inattentive throughout the evening (we sat for over 10 min before that came) and they were not well informed on such an interesting and eclectic menu. I found the timing of the coursing to be painfully slow as well as served in a peculiar order that I found not cohesive (side dishes coming at the end of the meal, smaller dishes coming after the main dish). I was really excited to see Point Reyes get a restaurant of this caliber, but after spending nearly $300 for 2 people with no alcohol, I just expected a much better dining experience. read more

We went to this relatively new restaurant in Point Reyes, CA. Not sure what to expect. We had an excellent meal. The oysters were fresh, the Duck Liver Mousse tasted great and we enjoyed our entrees, especially the grilled albacore tuna...it was perfect. Service was great. Where we first sat was a little noisy, so the hostess moved us to a quieter part of the restaurant. Definitely recommend. read more

Pretty good! Still working out some kinks but has potential. Service was efficient, well paced, but a little cold. All dishes were pretty good (especially the tuna crudo and dessert) but the garlic noodles were a big miss. Mouthfuls of raw garlic and spaghetti is not what I look for with garlic noods. They also seem to charge a flat $10 fee to use a credit card. Never seen a brick and mortar restaurant do that before. Hope they remove... read more

A new restaurant, Bar Auklet has only been opened for 4 days when we first visited. My wife and I as adventurous foodies loved everything that we ordered. We ordered the steak tartar, 4 of their 5 small bites, also the garlic noodles with crab meat, and the spicy rabbit leg, and a side of Choy Sum, all so delicious and arrived in perfect temperature. The restaurant is very clean and the servers are friendly and attentive. Only an enjoyable short drive from north Marin for us, we will definitely visit Bar Auklet in the near future. We highly recommend their garlic noodles with crab meat, rabbit leg, and a side of Choy Sum. read more

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Our waiter made it abundantly clear that she considered us beneath the establishment. Not just peasants--somewhere below peasants. Perhaps peasants who had recently been asked to leave another, less prestigious village. Every interaction came with the unmistakable feeling that we were inconveniencing her simply by continuing to exist at his table. By the end of dinner, I was genuinely impressed by the commitment. Maintaining that level of condescension for an entire meal takes stamina. There is something particularly special about paying fine-dining prices to be treated like you should've known better than to come inside. For a restaurant this concerned with appearing elevated, you would think hospitality would be part of the experience. Apparently not. The plates are elevated. The attitude is elevated. The service certainly thinks very highly of itself. The actual experience? Not so much. Maybe we caught them on a bad night. Or maybe we simply arrived without the required trust fund and family crest. Either way, next time I'll save the money and go to the bar where I apparently belong. At least there I can be treated like a human being. read more

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Went to Point Reyes and searched dog friendly restaurants and this was one of three. I tried the other two which were both super cute but this place takes the prize. Grilled bites were so tasty and GF. Highly recommend stopping by even if for a cocktail on the patio. read more

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Delicious garlic of noodles, and very creative menu! There are plenty of communal tables and bar seating. It was too cold on the day that we visited to sit outside, but the outdoor space looked quite romantic as well. We would definitely be happy to come back to this place if we are visiting point Reyes. read more

My wife and I had a terrific experience dining at Bar Auklet. We started our evening on the outdoor patio with a Negroni Sbagliato and a very tasty bite of grilled mortadella before moving indoors for dinner. The natural wood tables and chairs create a beautiful, warm setting that anchors the entire dining experience. Highlights of the meal included the Stone Fruit Poke, Tuna Confit, and Baby Back Ribs, though everything we ordered was delicious. The wine selection was excellent and paired well with our dishes. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. We will be back! read more

I suspect this is the beginning of many 5 star reviews. This place is phenomenal! Anthony Paone absolutely crushed the menu. Truly, every dish was excellent and we ordered about 10. That's very unusual, imo. Many Michelin rated restaurants are unable to pull that off. So impressed and delighted to have such a special new restaurant to visit. We had the chance to meet Shannon and he was lovely, as was our server. Lots of smiles, delicious food and wine at a reasonable price! Already planning our next visit! We'll sit in the peaceful outdoor space next time although the interior of the restaurant is stunning. Clean lines, comfortable bar, beautiful wood throughout. Def recommend! read more

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The entire experience was amazing. The chef and staff clearly understand flavors and textures, and pair these amazingly with exceptional and unique presentations on each plate. From the front of house to the wait staff, everyone in the restaurant gave excellent food recommendations and provided history and stories about this new restaurant and team. We didn't have a bite we didn't want to take again! read more

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Just tried this new restaurant over the weekend and it did not disappoint. Really fresh ingredients, great flavors, cool ambience and lovely service. Will be back. read more

This is my first time going to this new restaurant that took over the old space that housed the former Station House Cafe for many years. I'm not a fan of what they've done with the space. Physically it feels like a lot of emptiness, kind of cold, industrial but without the chic, and it feels a bit like it's not finished. I'm not quite sure I understand what they were going for. Second thing that seems odd to me is there's not a full bar. Maybe I don't understand the ins and outs of licensing and that might be part of it, but that seems to be a pretty large missing element. That said - I sat at the chef's counter for dinner. My waitress was very sweet and fairly competent but missing knowledge in some really basic areas that I would expect her to know in a restaurant that aspires to be this fancy. Once it was clear I couldn't get a cocktail, I asked her if she could recommend a glass of something 'cabby' and she didn't know the wine menu enough to speak to that. Had to go to the bar and ask the bartender. Seemed odd to me. There is only one glass on the menu that would fit that bill and I figured it out myself by the time that she got back to me. That said, my wine was delicious - as it should be for $19 - and maybe my favorite part was the wine glass it came in. It was the most elegant wine glass I've ever drank from. Made every sip fun. I asked about some basic elements in one of the dishes - the shishito peppers - and, again, the waitress didn't know what the element was. This is something that's always on the menu. Odd. All that notwithstanding - she got the order right- I ordered the shishito peppers, the babyback Hoisin ribs and the kale. Everything was delicious and came out piping hot which I appreciated. The chef made contact with me at the counter where I was sitting from the kitchen, and was a real human being and quite friendly as was everyone I encountered who works there. That's a plus. The hoisin sauce itself was exquisite. The ribs were really quite perfect. The kale had a lot of tooth to it but I enjoyed it. The shishito peppers were good but nothing I haven't had elsewhere. For the glass of wine and these three 'small plates,' along with a 20%-plus tip- my bill for one person was $92. Way too much for this. It was good, but definitely not $92 for one person good. I'm still giving them four stars because the food itself was very good, all of the staff were clearly trying their best and I did enjoy myself. read more