Stopped by during opening on a Monday afternoon and had the whole place to ourselves! We ordered half dozen of the Atlantic (earthy, small miyagi (my favorite with a fresh and slightly sweet flavor), extra small miyagi (clean tasting) and cowboys (more briny). We also got the bread plate with garlic confit which which was nice carb accompaniment to raw oysters. The grilled garlic butter and achiote oysters were nothing special, I'd stick to the raw oysters. Service was really quick and very attentive. Even after other people arrived, our server made sure we had everything we needed as each dish came out. Definitely recommend this place given the larger variety of oysters! read more

Ordered and they didn't even know I ordered, said the receipt was punched and they didn't even fill the order. Waited until I couldn't wait any longer. Kids waiting in the car. No sorry. Update.. the lady that prepared the oysters did apologize and offered to refund 1/2 the amount back to the card. But I later realized that I paid cash oh well it's the thought. read more

Ordered 1/2 dozen of their roasted garlic lemon butter and 1/2 dozen of their baked Rockefeller to share. The oysters were fresh, clean, decently sized, not gritty or overcooked, but if I had to choose my favorite was their roasted garlic lemon butter oysters Roasted Garlic Lemon Butter - we enjoyed these oysters the most and liked the garlic flavors and citrus taste from the lemon. The sauce mixture didn't overpower the oyster and was well-balanced Baked Rockefeller - if anything all we really tasted was spinach and didn't notice any bacon pieces and if so it prob got lost in all of the spinach that it was nowhere to be found. The breadcrumbs weren't crisp and was an afterthought too Service could be improved on as we weren't acknowledged when entering (we were the only ones in there at the time and lowkey felt quiet/awkward), the person who delivered our oysters was friendly though. Many different ways you can order oysters and they have different sizes too which is a plus. They have a little gift shop area and tables to sit at indoors or outdoors. If I were in the area, I wouldn't mind stopping here again but it wouldn't be my go-to. I'd prob try out other versions of their oysters and pass up on the Rockefeller next time. read more

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Always stop here either on the way in or out from Bodega Bay. We get oysters and drinks and this time we tried the chowder. It was so different but way yummy. We stick to small/medium sized oysters but my husband did try a giant one called the cowboy. All of it was delicious. We sat at the bar to have better drink service but the picnic tables outside are usually our go-to. Tons of cute stuff in the store to buy. There's oysters HH weekdays from 3-5pm where they are $2ea. A steal for the quality. read more

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My wife and I stopped by Bodega Bay Oyster company spontaneously on the way to Bodega Bay. We pulled up at just the right time as their Happy Hour specials were just starting. The Happy Hour deals -- which is offered everyday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., simply can't be beat: $2 raw oysters, $3 grilled oysters, $5 crostinis, $4 bread and $8 beer and wine. We got an order of the crostinis along with two raw and two baked oysters. The kitchen here works quickly because our order was ready in no more than 10 minutes. The raw oysters come with their house mignonette and hot sauce and is served over a large mound of crushed ice. The type of oyster you get when ordering from their Happy Hour menu rotates daily but I forgot to note down which ones we had tried during our visit. The raw oysters were very fresh and came clean of shell fragments, but the connective muscle was still connected to the shell. The baked oyster was drowning in butter and packed a ton of flavor. Between the raw and baked, it's too hard to choose a favorite; I would recommend getting both. If you're ordering more than a few baked oysters, you'll probably want to get some bread to dip into the leftover butter. The crostinis we got were nicely toasted and was generously topped with jam and cheese. The crostinis are on the sweeter side so if you don't have a sweet tooth, it might be better to stick to their savory items. Overall, Bodega Bay Oyster Company is definitely worth a visit if you're on your way to Bodega Bay, either for a quick snack, picking up some fresh oysters to go, or just to stop by for a small driving break. Drive slowly as you approach the location on your GPS because the storefront is quite easy to miss on the side of the road. read more

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This place has been in my bookmarks for many years now. Never really got a chance to visit until recently. The inside of the store is cool, they have u ordering on one part of the restaurant then you sit on the other part of the restaurant. The place was sorta empty when we went, around a Saturday afternoon. Prices are pretty expensive for oysters (in my opinion) but are fresh and delicious. The place also didn't feel too cozy, maybe because it was just us in there so we kinda ate quick and left. If you are okay with these prices I think it would be a cool place to check out for the variety of oysters and freshness. read more

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Dropped in this afternoon for some oysters to go off busy Valley Ford Road. There are two sides to the establishment: the left is the restaurant side, the right seems more for takeaway. I was going to order a half dozen Kumamoto oysters when I saw a small handwritten sign with the words "happy hour." Happy hour always makes me happy. This was no exception as the oysters are $2 from 3:00 - 5:00 Sunday to Thursday, 3:00 - 6:00 Friday to Saturday. Score! I got eight shucked Atlantic oysters which came nicely presented on ice accompanied with lemon, mignonette sauce and a hot sauce. The taste was clean with a hint of brine, and although the shells were quite deep the oysters themselves were more on the flat side. I prefer a just squeeze of lemon (and I like to watch them squirm before I eat them, sadistic I know) however the mignonette sauce had fresh ingredients and added some texture. Service was quick and friendly. I would definitely come back! read more

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Stopped here twice during our stay in Bodega Bay. During our first stop, we got a dozen unshucked Kumamoto oysters and today got 50 to take home. They sell accoutrements in cute little glass jars for $5, as well as branded merch and gifts. Service was quick on both visits. The oysters were given to us in plastic bags and on ice; they were easy to shuck and super fresh. read more

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We loved the food. The oysters were really fresh and tasty. We ordered raw and BBQ with the achiote butter. The only reason why I give 3 stars is because they over charged me. I ordered ceviche, 6 BBQ oysters, 12 raw oysters (6 kumimotos and 6 miyagis) only received the miyagis. When I asked, they presented the kitchen ticket that only had the miyagis. So, I was charged for the 6 kumimotos on a separate ticket. However, the first ticket I was charged $93. So, whatever they did with the kitchen ticket was wrong. I payed twice for the 6 kumimotos. If you go, make sure you get a receipt and ensure you get everything you paid for. read more

Stopped at Bodega Bay Oyster on our way into town because we needed to use the restroom, and it ended up being a great little stop. They have a good selection of snacks and drinks for the beach, plus some cute gifts, sweaters, and shirts. I especially liked their little logo, really cute beach town vibe. The employee didn't really say much and just rang us up, but the store was clean, the bathroom was clean, and they had lots of fun things to look at while stopping in. Definitely a convenient spot to grab a few things before heading to the beach. read more

Dropped in for the oyster tasting and the happy hour "baked tequila oyster" and oh my, is this to die for. Give the baked oysters a try read more

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THE COLDEST MANILA CLAM CHOWDER EVER SERVED. I was beyond disappointed when I received my clam chowder. It was not even warm at all. Never again. Please learn to at least warm the food up when serving. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - THE COLDEST CLAM CHOWDER EVER SERVED!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

It's a cute little restaurant, everyone was extremely friendly, it was very very hot inside though. We noticed out in bodega Bay/Petaluma and all throughout basically everywhere we went had no air-conditioning. I guess the assumption is because it's coastal, people won't mind the heat? Either way, I got the oyster sampler platter which was delicious, every single one, every single sauce was delicious, my only one tiny complaint is that a couple of the oysters were so small, as a restaurant I might be hesitant to serve them. I don't just mean a little bit small because some oysters are known for being smaller but having more flavor. I'm talking an oyster smaller than a quarter small. You feel a little jipped but again out of the whole sampler it was just the few. But they had great flavor all of them. If I went back I would probably just ask them what oysters were on the bigger side, and stick with those so you get your moneys worth. read more

We tried it for the first time today. We sat outside and ordered two types of the grilled oysters. Service was amazing. Everyone was friendly helpful and engaging. The oysters were just okay though. We got garlic butter and achiote butter. They were tiny oysters, unshucked so hard to eat, and really greasy. We will try it again since the reviews are so good. Maybe raw is the way to go. We will likely avoid the grilled though. read more

Visited on a Tuesday and unfortunately the restaurant section was closed due to staffing shortage, but the woman working at the counter was very nice and even shucked the oysters we ordered while being the only person working!! Great customer service!! It was a sunny day, so we sat outside in the sun. They have many picnic tables with shade options as well. We ordered 1/2 dozen extra small Miyagi and 1/2 dozen Belon. Both were clearly very fresh and tasted good, but the Belon were the best oysters we have had in a while!! They come with 2 sauces, hot sauce and seasonal mignonette. You can order "to-go" and shuck them at home which is slightly cheaper and a nice experience! read more

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Brought my parents here and they enjoyed the oysters with my husband and I. They don't have the Japanese BBQ oysters which I enjoyed, so I got the baked Rockefeller and roasted garlic lemon butter, both very good. Definitely a must stop along the way to the coast. Very clean restaurant and staff are very friendly and helpful. read more

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Stopped here on 5/31 to dine In for the first time for lunch. I usually buy the oysters In bulk but decided to eat In the dining room since they had so many delicious lookig options. The woman at the counter who has helped me many times In the past, was very pleasant and answered my many extensive questions about the menu. I decided on the chowder, fish taco, and ceviche. The chowder was ok, could have been thicker but it tasted fine. The fish taco was incredible and is definitely worth stopping for, had alot of flavor and was very filling! the ceviche had abalone In it which was very cool and was super tasty and fresh. I would highly recommend dining In with the oyster company as well as buying shellfish in bulk! read more

Stopped here on the way to our friend's home in Bodega Bay where the owners always stop by when they are in the mood for purchasing oysters. This retail and wine tasting location provided us with our purchase of 50 Kumamotos and 12 large oysters for grilling. Shucking all of them when we got home was a team effort for all which ended up being a lot of fun. They have all the condiments one needs for your oysters from spices, hot sauces, etc. as well as retail logo merchandise. The store has a separate area where you can purchase wine and also seating should you decide to taste wines that are available. read more

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I've tried crab cakes from all over east and west coast and these by far was the best dungeons crab quite delicious. Lightly pan fried. Not deep fried and greasy. The place is very clean in the back . My only complaint was the menu was quite limited. Nice quiet and romantic atmosphere. read more

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Came for my mom's birthday weekend. Nice place to bring your own food and get some oysters which you can shuck yourself or you can buy shucked already. The oysters were good. About $5 a piece since we got the bigger ones. However, I had one oyster that was super sour which left me not wanting any more oyster. I do like the outdoor seating a lot! Was nice to sit outside as I brought my dog. Could be a little muddy if it just rained. read more

This place is great for oysters to go and for dine in. I stopped for 4th of July and It was super busy but the cashier was very kind  and  answered all my questions about the menu and the different types of oysters they grow. They are all local to tomalas bay and i got the taster plate of raw oysters that was really tasty and fresh. I usually only eat grilled oysters but the raw sampler was recommended so i decided to try it and was not disappointed! so after trying the raw sample plate  I got the Kumamoto's to take home and they are my new favorite! Next time i visit bodega bay i will stop here again. read more

Never stopped here before but always wanted to. I wanted oysters to grill at home and i wanted to try the food at the restaurant. I had so many questions because i don't usually buy oysters. The woman at the counter seemed tired since it was so busy and she was the only one at the register but she was kind and answered all my questions and told me how to cook the oysters and what sauces were best. The people In the kitchen were friendly as well. The cashier recommended the fish taco and taster plate for raw and grilled which were both fantastic and fresh tasting. I got the medium miyagi to grill and the Homemade lemon garlic butter and they were fantastic and a big hit at home. Will most definitely come back soon! read more

Raw oysters were fresh. Cooked ones were ok. Tuna sandwich was good. The pesto pasta was disappointing- small and bland and expensive. But very friendly and helpful staff. read more

this is my second time here and it is still my favorite place for oysters, we came this time for a birthday party and it was ended up be the best plan, the place is huge they have a lot of tables outside to accommodate large parties, they even provide us with trash cans, and some other tools for the oysters, they do have indoor sitting in case you need it, also we try a few things from their menu and the clam chowder and tuna sandwich were delicious, drinks also were yum, they have siders and cab wine also very good. The staff is very helpful and friendly. read more

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So I came here for oysters on the 4th of July, and I got 50 medium miyagi for grilling and 50 small miyagi and 50 Kumamoto's for half shell. I was surprised that they have a huge variety of oysters for sale besides miyagi and Kumamoto. They provided ice for the oysters and small coolers as well. The woman at the counter was knowledgable and friendly, even told me a bit about the company's history. Which I loved! It's a family owned establishment and they've been around for many years. They have a dining room where you can eat at the bar or outside (dog friendly) They have a big menu but i didn't try the other foods this time because there was a little bit of a wait. I plan on revisiting and trying the variety they serve, next time i visit the oyster shop! ((: read more

Just a quick update about BYOB. In their FAQ, they say no outside food or beverages are allowed, however on a recent trip there was a sign offering corkage for $15, which suggests to me that perhaps bringing outside wine is allowed, provided you pay the corkage fee. If you're planning to do this, it's probably best to call and confirm first. Other than that, nothing much has changed about this place. The best value is still to buy the oysters closed and to bring your own shucker and mignonette/condiments. $16/dozen for XS miyagis and $22/dozen for kumamotos as of Jan 2025. read more

California Miyaki, Kumamoto, Atlantic, and Belon oysters were all very fresh, tasty and unique in their own ways. Will definitely spend a bit more to buy Belon next time. The oysters are very meaty and clean after we clean, shack and rinse with salt water. The staff was very friendly. We asked quite a lot of questions with th different types and she patiently answered us. She knows her oysters. Will definitely come back to try the clams and mussels. They were sold out. Was onw the way from Bodega Bay. Was going to drive to Marshall to our regular place at Tomales Bay Oyster Company. Stabled upon Bodega Bay Oyster and stopped. What a pleasant surprise. Nice little store, very clean, organized and bright. read more

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We went there August 16th. The cashier that took our order has an attitude. She was on her phone texting for few minutes while we were standing in front of her. Ignored our questions and follow up questions on the type of oysters we had. We ordered one dozen of each type. The Miyagi oyster isn't worth it. The Olympia is the best bet. read more

Bodega Bay Oyster - One dozen (11 ) Miyagi and one dozen Olympia (12) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Petaluma, California

I took some oysters home and shucked them that day after bringing them home on ice. I got food poisoning.

Sorry to say this was not a great experience. Stopped by on our way to camping in Bodega bay to grab some oysters to shuck at our campsite and share with friends. The first oyster I had was milky and nasty. It took an hour to get the foul taste out of my mouth, then spent half the next day running to the toilet. Never had this experience from Hog Island. The rest of the oysters seemed ok but not great. Just glad I was the Guinea pig and my kids didn't eat the nasty one. read more

Great service. Great food. Dog friendly and clean bathrooms. They have inside and outside seating as well. read more

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If you want fresh oysters , this is the place to come to. If you want stale, raggedy smelly oysters for $1.25 each , go to a dingy grocery store freezer lol You get what you pay for. We enjoyed our oysters, grilled to perfection, not over cooked and sooo fresh! We weren't expecting outstanding service. It's a place you order your food, you get a number, and they bring you your food. As the terminator once said: I'll be back!!!! Go try them, and expect to pay for the quality!! read more

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Absolute disgusting experience yesterday, resulting in my husband and I needing to leave this establishment immediately. My husband and I came by yesterday around 1pm to purchase oysters. When we walked in, the female cashier was not friendly as we entered. As we came closer to look at the menu, the cashier was eating, putting food in her mouth. I thought that was pretty gross, for someone handling food and monetary transactions with customers. She continues to put more food in her mouth, then proceeds to start cleaning her teeth out with a toothpick. By this point, I want to throw up. As my husband is looking at the menu and starts ordering food, I point out what the cashier is doing and we immediately leave the establishment. I will absolutely not go back to this place after what my husband and I witnessed. This was incredibly unhygienic and unsanitary on every level. read more

Great stop on the way back to the city after a long day of hiking! Right when you get in, you're invited into a cute souvenir store and the counter to order your food. We arrived around 2PM on a Saturday, and we were surprised that a couple of things had already sold out. We ordered for dine-in, although you can order oysters to-go with a shucking set to shuck your own oysters. We had small miyagi, Kumamoto, and Olympia oysters, as well as the Japanese bbq and I think the lemon butter grilled oysters. We also got some garlic bread and shrimp tacos to share. The oysters were delicious and very refreshing. I enjoyed the Kumamotos and miyagis the most, as well as the Japanese bbq grilled oysters. I was a bit sad that they were sold out of the chowder though. ): read more

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The woman that you order from at the counter was extremely rude. I'm not very familiar with oysters so I asked some questions and she didn't even bother talking to me, just pointed at the menu. It was extremely uncomfortable ordering from her. My boyfriend and I sat down after we paid and that interaction did not sit right with us. So he went to her and asked to cancel our order and for a refund. She told us that we had to tell the kitchen ourselves that the order was canceled. That is unacceptable for a customer to have to go into the kitchen and cancel our order. read more

Came for Oysters and got what we wanted. Always fresh and tasty. You can even eat them there once you order (eat outside). Make sure you bring your own tools, towels and accompaniments. Can't speak to ambiance bc we didn't stay long enough. Everyone was nice and helpful. read more

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There are lots of great oyster and seafood spots in Bodega Bay, and unfortunately this isn't one of them. The food was underwhelming for the price- I paid $10 for a fish taco that was average compared to something you could get from a local taqueria for much less. The biggest disappointment was undoubtedly the customer service. The cashier was extremely dismissive and rude, and from what I observed, she was noticeably less patient with customers who were people of color and whose first language wasn't English. This left a particularly negative impression, especially as a person of color myself. As someone with years of experience working front-facing food service jobs rooted in customer service, I take pride in my treatment of guests and I'm honestly surprised that the cashier even boasted about how she had been there for the past 9 years. Based on other customer reviews, it seems this particular cashier has been repeatedly rude to customers. While the business appears to respond to complaints, there doesn't seem to be any meaningful action taken to address the issue. Overall, this was an overpriced and unwelcoming experience, and I would not come here again. read more

Great quality oysters! We each did the 6 piece raw oyster taster plate which comes with 1 of each type of oyster with some condiments. It came all shucked and the service was fast. I love that they also have a little market where you can buy cheese/cold meats/wine/canned fish/etc. and eat them with your oysters. There's seating inside and picnic tables outside as well. Though I would recommend sitting inside if you're not used to the cow smell. read more

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Excellent. Food, oysters and service. Best tuna I have ever had! One bad thing, they need to work on procedures on for purchasing and where to pick up the drinks. One part of building is for ordering and other side for dinning and picking up the drinks. We eat outside, supper beautiful but we had to track down the drinks. Signage would help, but other than that the experience was well worth the trip! read more

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Stopped by here on the way back from a day of crabbing, was excited for oysters on the half shell, but ended up ordering some other items. The seafood chowder wasn't that great, costs $14. Garlic bread was $5 for legit a slice of bread, just okay. Pickles were super sour, $8. Lobster roll was not lobster but crawfish. Also kind of mid, $18. Other than the oysters, don't order anything else here. Pretty disappointing. $20 for 1/2 dozen of Miyagi's $24 for 1/2 dozen of Belon's Probably better to pick up the bags of oysters and shuck them at home read more

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