Just truly horrific treatment by management and staff. Maybe it's the fact there's so many people swarming the patio there they think they can get away with completely ignoring their customers and making snide comments when you are 25 min in and have yet to receive water for your two kids, even though you've asked multiple times. Maybe it's why they can repeatedly ignore you're request for a table for an hour while your dishes are being served on a small bench and your drinks spill everywhere anytime another customer sits down or gets up, of course completely unbeknownst to anyone working there. If you just want to drink and play bocce ball maybe you won't mind but if you're a family deciding where to spend your hard earned money on a night out and don't just want to be treated like a college kid at a bar, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. read more

Such a cute little place in Sausalito. Kind of on the water, and you're able to sit right on the "beach," or around the fire pit. There's even Bocce Ball (imagine that!). Loved the food. We got a classic margherita pizza and a calamari couscous. They even had mulled wine! We didn't try that out, but kind of regretted not getting it. Everyone had one at the restaurant. Their teas and lattes were great too. Super friendly folks here, and they provided excellent service. Must try! read more

Had a girls night in Sausalito over the weekend. The view was amazing but the service wasn't great. Drinks weren't either (very watered down, I had to ask if there was any alcohol in it - I ordered off the mocktail list but it said you can add a shot for $5 so I did and the waitress said they use 1/2 proof. I'm not a huge alcohol person so for me to not be able to taste it is kinda big) and the pizza was ok. The server wasn't too knowledgeable on vegan items. I messaged the restaurant on IG before coming here and they said yes we can make any pizza vegan. Wish the menu was more vegan friendly and mentioned vegan options or what is able to customize/change. The host was really nice though. Our waitress delivered our food and came back once to ask about things and then didn't come back for over an hour or so. She forgot about us. Also most of the place had heaters except the tables closest to the beach, that would have been nice to have some added heaters there. We dressed warm for the weather but some heat would have been nice since it got pretty chilly. Parking wasn't terrible. Overall I'd go back for the view but not so much the service or food. read more

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We went there after riding the bridge. The service is very efficient and the place, next to the sea, is really nice and relaxing. Pizzas are between 13-20$ but not big as the price might suggest. Wine choice is restricted to 4-5 options per type and only few of them are from napa valley. Beers choice is pretty good especially for american palat. Unfortunately we did not try the deserts. Overall is better than 3 stars (3.2-3.4 and I might visit again if I will get back to Sausalito. read more

Bar Bocce - Pizza Near Me - Sausalito, California

I absolutely loved this place! I was visiting friends in town for the weekend, and after a few very poor restaurant experiences, we were all happy Bar Bocce was so great. It was a Sunday afternoon in November, but it felt like Labor Day Weekend. We snagged a bench around the fire pit and ordered some prosecco from Vince. He was a sweetheart. I got the salmon, and it was amazing. The butternut squash was a perfect fall addition, as were the mushrooms (I only wish there had been so many more mushrooms!) and pomegranate seeds. The salmon was cooked perfectly...I was in heaven. If you screw up a salmon dish, I'll will be so disappointed. They most definitely did not! My friends got the eggplant parm dish and the spicy shrimp pizza with tomato sauce instead of cheese. Both enjoyed everything! You can go wrong with good food and drinks...and when there is a great view from the patio on a nice day, it makes you want to sit there forever. And ever. read more

Bar Bocce - Amazing salmon entree was so good it was hard to share a single bite. - Pizza Near Me - Sausalito, California

This is one of the coolest places I've ever been to: instead of turning you away or making you wait for upwards to an hour and a half (this place gets PACKED), you're encouraged to order at the bar and take your drinks out to the bocce court, where they will being you your food in about 20 mins. The Blood Orange Sangria is pretty good, as was their pizza (crisp yet doughy sourdough crust). The cod fritters were also pretty good, mainly because of the sauce. We ate at the edge of the bocce court overlooking the small beach and marina on an absolutely gorgeous day. Great experience--would definitely go back. Thanks to my cousin and his girlfriend for recommending! read more

Definitely a fun and relaxing place to go but my suggestion to the management is that when you have a line that's 25 to 30 people deep going through the bar and outside and you have one person mixing, you may wish to reconsider having a bar back and two bartenders. It took us 45 minutes to get two beers and two bloody Mary's while my family played bocce ball outside on Daddy's Day. Nonetheless enjoyed my time there but I think customer service could be a higher priority. read more

I wish I could give zero star for the services. I bought a glass of sparkling wine and that was taken away with half glass full without any notice. I talked to a few waiters and what they did was just walk away and disappeared. I will never come here again and tell all my friends to avoid this place, unless they improve their attitude and professionalism. read more

A good shrimp po boy, but don't expect a southern version full of shrimp. Definitely a California version, but good. Calamari was unexpected, fresh, and delicious. Great service. read more

If you want to eat lunch or dinner with a view and great wait staff, this is the place to come. Our waiter and food runner were amazing! They treated us like family and made us feel comfortable and valued. It's a shame that they lost a star due to the hostess. She was incredibly rude and pointed to the table we were going to be sitting at, expecting us to know what she was talking about. She also started yelling at another employee in the middle of the restaurant, cornered him, and didn't allow him to put down any plates. Not sure how this restaurant allows a woman like that to be the first person to greet customers or even work with other people read more

Parking: small lot and has someone watching over (as some people illegally park in this lot and aren't coming here or the restaurant next door) - can be confusing. There's metered parking as well Service: for the amount of people that was here when we came here, it was pretty good. One thing the guy should've told us was that extra sauce costed $0.75 :P Was sad the Bocce field wasn't open when my friends and I came here. It was too crowded and nice out, that everyone ended up drinking/eating/sitting on the field while waiting for a table etc. The beers and sangria were pretty good here as well as the pizzas. I have to say, though, the pizzas were pretty small so it's good to come in a group to share to try the various pizzas. But if you're like me and eat alot, I'd come with some food already in my stomach. But overall, it's a fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy a few drinks, especially if it's warm! read more

Delicious pizza and great atmosphere! The restaurant is right on a small beach and has a bocce court as well, which is really cute and adds to the fun atmosphere. The heirloom tomato and roasted artichoke pizzas were really good, and the sourdough crust was delicious. If you order the ginger limeade though, I recommend asking for it with some simple syrup because it is VERY sour. The service is a little slow but that is just because the restaurant is always so crowded. Really yummy! read more

The perfect hang out spot with delicious food and drinks! I was visiting a friend in SF and we rode our bikes across the bridge into Sausalito. This was the perfect spot to hang out for an hour or so before we had to catch the ferry back into the city. The back has a fun outdoor area that is complete with a beach down to the water, bocce ball,and good music. It was pretty busy the day we went, so tables were limited. This didn't seem to be an issue as it's more of a hang out instead of a sit down restaurant so people were sitting all around throughout the area, eating and drinking. I had a craft cocktail and the kale salad, both of which were delicious! I highly recommend this place to anyone in the Sausalito area! read more

Bar Bocce - Pizza Near Me - Sausalito, California

Bar Bocce is a restaurant clearly trading on its location and relative acceptable offerings (but only compared to other distinctly mediocre and overpriced offerings in the area). Went here for beer and lunch here on a recent weekend, the place was packed. 5 min just to talk to the host, to find out about a 1 hour wait for tables. Ordering at the bar likewise took 10 min waiting. Aside from the pizzas, disappointed in the mediocre quality and quantity of the expensive food -- received fried cod fritters, 3 smaller-than-golf-ball over-browned bites with no garnish, for $13. Drinks were weak and clumsily prepared. Would not go again, and definitely not on a weekend. Maybe their service and quality gets better on the weekdays. Not sure. read more

We stopped at Bar Bocce after we biked the Golden Gate Bridge. The views from the patio are spectacular, our group really my enjoyed dining outside. The food was good, but the atmosphere really makes this restaurant. The food was somewhat expensive for what you received. The service was great, especially for a group of 8 people. Also, make sure you try the dessert - it was the best part of our meal. read more

Bar Bocce - Pizza Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Favorite pizza spot in the Bay Area. Moved here from the Chicago / southern Wisconsin area, and it's really tough to find pizza this good in California. Highly recommend. read more

Bar Bocce is a very nice, upscale eatery in Sausalito area of Marin County. Seating outside includes a view of the water, great cocktails and a decently priced seafood menu (you're on the water so things can get pricey, easily.) Me and my two friends ordered a mulled wine, a local cider and a whiskey drink, all were phenomenal! We ordered three plates, one is the same as their logo picture. I had salmon, it was good! Very delicious and fresh flavor. I'm definitely a fan of trendy, and this place is very much that. It's called Bar Bocce for a reason, outside there's a place for you to play if you'd like. There's also a fire pit you can sit around and soak up some heat while enjoying the crisp breeze. Marin county is an older-money gem, but a very suitable place for anybody. I'd come here again while relaxing on the water's edge. read more

Location is awesome - service not so much. Actually we don't know how the service is as we were seated at the fire pit for over 15 minutes when it wasn't particularly busy and were ignored. We figured it's because we're over 40, just a guess. read more

The Burratta and Bacon pizza was incredible. I got there at 10:01pm and the staff still let me order Togo and had it ready in like 10 minutes! It was all around wonderful! read more

This place was crazy busy on a Saturday evening. The mushroom pizza, garlic bread, and BBLA sandwiches were amazing! Loved being right on the bay with the beautiful weather. Enjoy! read more

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Bar Bocce is probably the most popular brunch spot in Sausalito, in my opinion. It's also on the water, and has a great outdoor area where you can eat, drink, play bocce ball, chill by the firepit, or hangout by the beach. I will be blunt and say that this place is a bit of a shit show during brunch, but I guess that's half the appeal. This is a great place for anyone who loves brunch and loves to socialize. However that being said, it gets packed and they do not take reservations, so prepare to wait a while for a table. PROS: This place is on a beach. How could you not love that? Also, the PIZZA! That is honestly the main reason I come back. Their coal fired pizzas are just so.dang.good. The crust is my favorite part. Light crunch on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The marinara sauce tastes fresh. And they offer a great variety of unique toppings on their pizzas. Also loved their kale salad. Great brunch drinks as well - keep in mind this place only serves beer & wine. No hard liquor. CONS: Service was bad. All of the staff, from the hostess, to the bartenders, to the servers. They were all jumpy and agitated. I would be too if I worked in a place that chaotic, but it would be nice if they didn't make their customers feel like an annoying inconvenience. We had to constantly look for our server (or any staff for that matter) because they rarely came to our table. Yes the service is slow, so slow that it took almost 45 minutes for us to get our pizza. We would have left but we were so hungry and hopeful that it would show up any minute but our server just kept saying "I'll go check" or "they are working on it." It was hard to stay patient or positive when it came to the food. Even the tables around us were becoming anxious because they were waiting so long for their food. Staff needs to step it up. read more

Was told wait time would be 30 -45 min. Was ok w/ that. Had a drink while waiting. 45 min later was told another 30 min. 30 min later was told 15 min still to go! Unorganized, no communication, very disappointed. Won't come back again. Left without eating. Received text 20 min later letting me know table was ready. 2 hrs later. So sad read more

To say one had a horrendous experience at bar bocce would be an understatement! Undoubtedly the worst experience. After waiting for over an hour for a table for a party of 8, we were called upon and given a much smaller high top that would only fit 4 persons. We graciously took the table and began ordering drinks and desserts, only to be told that we had to order a full meal if we wanted to stay. We were never informed of this policy prior to making the reservation, nor when we were seated. After this, they basically kicked us out. On top of this, we couldn't play bocce cause there were so many kids running around the court (even though there's a sign saying they can't be there). One star review is one too many! read more

This place treats their customers like poop. Came in on a Saturday night with a party of 4. Hostess told us it would be 30-45 minutes. Ok we can wait even though it's freezing outside - not a big deal. We'll wait. So while we wait, we decide to place an order at the bar so when we get a table we don't have to wait another 40 minutes for our pizza. As soon as we place the order, we are notified that our table is ready. We walk over to the hostess to be seated, she sees our number and tells us we can't have a table now since we placed an order. Um did somebody notify us at any point that we cannot have a table if we order at the bar? Ended up requesting a refund. We'll take our business elsewhere. And we've been here a couple times before and kept recommending this place to our friends. Never again. Good luck staying in business with an attitude like that. Update: came here with my boyfriend on a Sunday afternoon a couple of years since my previous experience. We made sure to order drinks/ no food at the bar. The drinks took ~25 min and we got our table at the same time as drinks, which kinda defeats the purpose of ordering drinks while waiting for the table. Pizza and appetizer was quite good. Overall experience was not bad, but could definitely be better if the wait for drinks to be ready would be more reasonable closer to 10min then to 30. read more

Nice views but that's the only positive... wait was two hours for mediocre pizza, but the worst part is they use plastic straws and are literally on the ocean... I cannot believe their stupidity and / or ignorance. A few of them were rolling around in the sand and I'm sure many have ended up in the ocean. I definitely won't be back because of this. read more

This was by far one of my WORST experiences at a restaurant and I didn't even get the chance to eat here! The view is pretty, the setup is fine, but the manager who also stands as the host at the entrance is absolutely horrible. I have never been treated so poorly at a restaurant. I called ahead and asked if there were tables that can fit 10 people and the answer was yes. I asked if they took reservations and they said no. So our party of 10 showed up the minute they opened and the manager said they cannot seat a party this large at any of the tables. They said if we don't mind not having an actual table, we could claim the fire pit as ours. We of course were pleased with the fire pit seating so we sat down. As soon as we sat down, got menus, and waters, the horrible manager sat a party of 9 at the fire pit with us! The fire pit can barely fit 10 people and he expected almost 20 of us to sit there. That's a hell no. We immediately walked out of there and went to Salito's next door. Salito's has delicious food, the same view as Bar Bocce and a manager and serving staff that were very excited to take our party of 10 as walk-ins. If you think this review is just regarding a big group, it's not. I went there afterward to give Bar Bocce another chance. It was me and my fiance. The horrible manager was still there, he was still an a**hole. The server assigned to my table never put my order in, and for the food and drinks they serve you it all just becomes an average meal for a high price. Anyone who mentions their interest in going to Bar Bocce I immediately tell them to find another place no matter how large their group is. This place is not worth the money. read more

Prompt service, great outdoor seating, amazing pizzas! We had the heirloom tomatoes pizza with bacon bits & the kale basil pesto pizza - both delicious. Would definitely visit again. PS: if you want to sit outside, then prep for a long wait time read more

Don't let Instagram fool you, this is nothing but an over glorified chili's. It promises you vast large outdoor area but is actually pretty crammed. Pizza had so much crust we had to ask for balsamic vinegar just to dip bread in. 43$ later and we went next door read more

Found this place randomly as my friend and I were strolling by the water. Luckily, it became our favourite spot in the SF area. It's connected to the beach with an amazing patio and firepit. The firepit I'd a good sir with seats around it to hang out for drinks and/or food. My buddy and I ordered some drinks and pizza which were really good prices for the location (almost all food was less than $20). The pizza was thin crust Italian size which could be shared by two people. We ate right beside the fire and our bill came to less than $50. It was an amazing experience. Make sure to wait extra just to get a seat at the firepit for the best experience. read more

The food at Bar Bocce is great, ask for the chili oil to top everything for an extra kick. The service is always incredible and the views are worth it!!! They have a delicious froze and their drinks are always delicious. I love coming to Bar Bocce!!! read more

Nice ambiance for this little restaurant. The garlic bread was above average, but the mushroom pizza was absolutely delicious. Prices weren't too outrageous either, so I would definitely stop again when in the area. read more

I love this place, Traci B. has brought me twice during my visits to SF! We rode our bikes over the golden gate and came here to enjoy a beer and some pizza afterward... the perfect combo! And the ferry is so close it makes for the perfect day trip! Ah wish I was there right now. Oh and they have this mocktail on the menu that's just perfection, the berry mint lemonade yummmm! Tay got it with vodka and it wasn't the same, if you don't drink or are preggers looking for a great beverage this is for you... or if your just hungover like I was and couldn't think of adding vodka to it. read more

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The setting is stellar food is ok service is slow Go for their pizza and a beer and sit outside look at the bay. Gets crowded with tourists so don't go on weekends read more

Enjoy a craft cocktail while watching the boats come in and out of the harbor at this beautifully located spot. Trendy is an understatement, and you will find yourself amongst friendly staff and guests enjoying the outdoor bocce ball court (hence the name). Every drink I've tried so far has been great, but I must take a moment to talk about the pizzas. These pizzas are amazing. The kale/pesto one has easily become my favorite pizza around, and it tastes even better when you get another (really, any work) to compare. I moved to Marin in April, and Bar Bocce has risen quickly to a local favorite. Definitely a great spot to check out for locals and tourists alike. read more

Very good food, good service, cool concept with great views, a bocce ball court and a private beach. Reasonable prices too. Salad: Kale and almonds - 4/5 Pizzas: Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, dates - 5/5 YUMMY! Pork sausage, fennel, scallions - 4/5 Roasted chicken and pesto - 3.5/5 I came here with a small group of us from work after a long day of hiking. We enjoyed the laid back environment and nice views. They messed up one of our pizzas but quickly fixed it. I wouldn't hesitate to return here in the future. read more

Amazing view of the bay and great appetizers, salads and pizzas. Always a must when in Sausalito.

On our way back to San Francisco from Muir Woods we made a stop at Sausalito and at Bar Bocce! Bar Bocce has a fun young vibe and it was already very busy on a Saturday afternoon. The bar is pretty small inside but still seems to have plenty of tables/seating inside. The back of the bar is open to their outside patio area which is really beautiful and has the bocce ball courts and plenty of picnic tables and seating as well. Opens up to a view of the docks and there is a small area like a sandy beach you can walk on. We ordered a margherita pizza and some beers and I have to admit this was one of the best pizzas I have ever had. And I consider myself a serious pizza lover so this is big news. I LOVED their pizza! Really chewy but crispy and not too salty, yum! I can't wait to come back to this place someday for some pizza and pizza and more pizza. read more

Valentine's Day-Wife and I are on commute home. Plan is to have dinner at home (we never go out on VD as prices are often jacked), make a dinner (Buffalo burgers, French green beans and a salad), and watch Sherlock Holmes on Netflix. We come down the hill from the GGB and traffic grinds to a halt. We quickly pull off the freeway and before you can snap your fingers, we are sitting outside watching the SF Bay and the small beach at Bar Bocce. Beer, wine and Meatballs with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, and Pecorino-all good. Bizarre Valentine scene develops beyond where we are watching some teens play bocce. Guy (60ish) and girl (late 40s) making out and grabbing each other's booties like they are sixteen right in between, families with little kids and the rest of the crowd of couples getting their dates started. Why not? read more

I wonder if Bar Bocce reads it's reviews. If they did, they'd notice that between patrons impressed with the view, are several recent one and two star reviews from multiple customers describing awkward or downright confrontational experiences with the front of house, particularly the hostess and manager. Unfortunately, that is consistent with my experience. Look, customers have taken the time to comment, and some of them are not happy. Their frustration rises to the level of describing the manager as "rude" "pretentious", "abrasive", "swearing in front of the staff", "a jerk", "horrible" and other language that while I won't repeat it here, based on my experience, seems entirely believable. One Yelper recently posted that Bar Bocce treats their customers like "poop." Another warns "don't go here unless you want to be treated like a second rate human." I am not kidding. During my midweek lunch visit as one the first customers to arrive to a recently open restaurant, the manager enforced a strict "you will not be seated until your entire party arrives" policy. I certainly felt pretty awful about my experience. After seeing two other parties of one being seated at two-tops, I asked if I might be seated like them at a two-top. I explained I had limited time and wasn't 100% certain if the friend I hoped to meet would be be able to join me as our communication that day had been spotty. I was told by the manager that since I thought she may join me, that would, "make you a liar" (wait, what?! did he just say that out loud?). I stood there, mouth open in disbelief as he continued on repeating the word "liar" along with some fairly arrogant mansplaining. I felt my ears getting hot. I could not believe this total bro was given a position of authority with customers. My friend eventually arrived a few minutes later and we were given a table, but that awful confrontation and the things he said stayed with me. There are many way to speak respectfully to another human being. None of those seemed to be within the wheelhouse of this manager who honestly seemed to relish the conflict and clearly saw his role not as a provider of hospitality, but as a gatekeeper. Sure the view is beautiful, but food is good to average, and the service experience was awful. With so many great spots in Marin, why would anyone go here and reward an approach that fails to welcome customers, instead treating them inflexibly, as a bouncer would at a club. This is not how the front of house at a well-regarded restaurant should operate. Nope, can't recommend this spot. read more

Actually wrote this review a while ago and just realized I had it saved it in my 'drafts', but had never posted it. Well, here goes :) Don't know if it's like this every time, but my girlfriend and I had a most fantastic Friday evening here one night. Like they say, I guess the third time's the charm. I've actually been here two times prior, but never stayed since it was always too crowded. This time we stayed and I can honestly say that I'm glad we did. After having seen reviews with comments about less than stellar service, I wasn't sure what to expect as we were seated outside at the fire pit in absolutely perfect weather. Wow, no wind and an amazing view of the bay in a spot where the water literally comes right up to the edge of the restaurant. Just couldn't get over how cool that was. Can't think of any other place in the bay area quite like this one...I felt like I had been transported somewhere else. Kudos to the designer and owner for having the foresight to pull this off. Probably not the greatest place to be in bad weather, but that night, the planets aligned and the setting was almost magical. It felt like a really good dream. The server that we had, Travis, was so super cool!!! Highly attentive with the greatest personality, he totally made our evening and I made sure to over-tip at the end. A real nice guy and at the same time, always professional. Like I always say, good service makes all the difference. Sitting outside and making new friends at the fire pit (Fire...Good!!!), we ordered wines by the glass, as well as a bottle of zinfandel (which surprised us by coming in a carafe), their signature meatballs, and a mushroom, carmelized onion, and garlic pizza. Everyone was happy and in high spirits there in a perfect setting on a most glorious evening. It was great fun to people watch there...people on dates, people with kids, affluent and regular people, and even social butterflies. The bocce ball was most enjoyable to watch as well. Good food, good people, and fantastic service...in a beautiful setting with breathtaking surroundings. Our evening there was so special and memorable that I'm almost scared to go back in fear that after such a perfect evening, anything else might be anticlimactic. But come good weather...I know I will! read more