Casa del Sol in Fort Bragg is truly a hidden gem. It's tucked away and not the first restaurant you see, so a lot of people walk right past it. but don't make that mistake. When we arrived, the place was quiet, but we decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did. Our waitress was incredibly warm, attentive, and accommodating. The food? Fresh and flavorful. They don't normally serve the Brazilian seafood stew at lunch, but because it wasn't busy, the waitress and chef offered to make it for us anyway. That alone earned major points. The stew was light yet rich, thanks to the coconut milk base -- not heavy at all. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the hint of cilantro with a squeeze of lemon made it absolutely perfect. It's like their own rendition of Cioppino. My husband ordered the rockfish tacos and said they were excellent, moist, generous portions of fish, and well-balanced flavors. We also loved the bean dip, which tasted like the perfect fusion of guacamole and pico de gallo. read more

Enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo dinner here tonight! The tacos were delicious and my husband loved the Chile Relleno. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. I really recommend this place! read more

Casa Del Sol - Chili Rellenos, rice, beans and corn tortillas in the foil wrapper. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Came here for lunch with my Nana. Drinks: 5/5 * Starry * Coke Food: * Brazilian seafood stew: 5/5 They don't usually serve this for lunch. But the chef was nice enough to make it when I requested it. Gracias, chef... I dream of this stew. It is a coconut milk base stew, with local rock cod, shrimp, scallops, calamari, vegetables and rice. I ordered mine extra spicy. I like spice :) It's as delicious as I remembered it... It is the stew by which all brazilian seafood stews will be compared... * Chicken caesar salad: 5/5 The caesar salad was very fresh. It has romaine lettuce, house made croutons, parmesan cheese, and house made dressing. The chicken was hot, tender and juicy. Ambiance: 5/5 Simple vibe. Latin artwork fill the walls. I like how quiet it is inside. No TV's, no music... Service: 5/5 You can sit wherever you like as you enter. The service was impeccable. Karina was our waitress. She greeted us with a smile, refilled our drinks without us asking, timed our food well (allowed us to enjoy our appetizer before the main courses were served). She was wonderful from beginning to end. Thank you, Karina :) Good food, great service and relaxing ambiance. We will definitely be back when in Fort Bragg... read more

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They charged us $10 to grill our shrimp on our tacos instead of fried, and the owner sitting at the bar hollered out to us and said they up charge for that, and the reason they up charge is because there is more shrimp in a taco when you get it grilled vs. fried. "There is a loss of volume in the taco so the chef must add more shrimp" so, only one taco had four shrimp and the other two had 3. So, I got one extra shrimp for $5 and so did my friend for an additional $5. So either the tacos normally come with two, or three shrimp? I never got a straight answer, and the server had no idea how many tacos came on the plate. It is partly her responsibility to know those things but I completely blame management for poor training and mismanagement of consistency. No wonder this place is always empty. read more

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Great little Mexican seafood restaurant in the harbor area, though not on the river. Prices are reasonable and they have a good selection of beer and wine. The staff is very friendly. read more

Love this place. Good food and good service. Love the clam chowder and the specials. So many choices.

We were looking for lunch in the harbor area and the first place we went had a long line so we headed across the street to Casa Del Sol. I had looked at the reviews and was looking forward to a vacation lunch with a margarita but they have changed their alcoholic offerings since those reviews were written- they only offer a limited selection of beer and wine now. Our food was good and service was fine. A bonus for vegetarians--their veggie burrito is actually quite full of veggies- even some broccoli. Reccommend. read more

Today I was blessed with a lunch at this spot in #visitnoyoharbor. On the advice of my friend I chose this weeks special the Black Cod blackened, chosen on the advice of a friend. This fabulous dish combined perfectly cooked broccoli, fabulous rice, a gigantic amount of black cod mixed harmoniously with a Romesco Sauce. We have amazing food on the coast and I've tried some dishes that moved me... none more than this one. The atmosphere is awesome, warm and inviting with a staff that is friendly as well as knowledgeable. It was the perfect lunch. read more

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Both kinds of fish tacos we great, as were the oysters. Ordered to-go and ate at the beach at the end of the road. read more

Casa Del Sol - Seafood Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

Excellent food, excellent service, reasonable prices, lot's of specials. This unassuming little restaurant tis located in the Noyo Harbor. It is popular with locals and great for families. read more

Excellent food with a lot of flavor and quick service. Love the bean dip, homemade tea, and shrimp tacos!

Great food with great drinks. Service is excellent also. Been there many times always great.

The restaurant atmosphere isn't particularly noteworthy, but we enjoyed a nice meal and good service. The food was tasty and the prices were reasonable. Very nice house red wine, too. Will definitely return. read more

We have made Casa del Sol our go to place weekly. We love their ceviche and their tacos. AND their chips are the best ever. They are made fresh daily. It's a clean well decorated place and well worth many return visits. Try it. read more

Food & service awesome!! So glad we came on our quickie trip to Fort Bragg. We just had the Tuesday (fish) tacos and apps (yes - the fried pickles and peppers, yum), but look forward to next road trip to try that Brazilian stew! (Only recommendation is add some background please) read more

The best fish and chips I have ever eaten, firm, fresh cod and a light and crispy breading. Steak cut fries. Delicious home made cole slaw and tartar sauce par excellance. What a great meal! read more

Casa del Sol is a consistently welcoming place with exceptional service and delicious and imaginative made-from-scratch food. It's one of our few favorites! I highly recommend a visit. read more

I visited on Valentine's Day with my parents. Wow, what a killer menu! Every appetizer looked amazing - we went with the bean dip this time and were very happy with our choice. The beans were sooooo flavorful, and all of the toppings made it seem like deluxe nachos. Pictured are my entree, the enchiladas suizas, and my mom's, the lemon caper rock cod. My dad had the al pastor tacos special, but dug into them before I could take a picture The restaurant itself feels bright, open, and welcoming. The area down by the harbor is very cool. Highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious Latin twist on luxe-feeling seafood! read more

Casa Del Sol - Lemon Caper Rock Cod - Seafood Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Solid spot for mariscos. Surf and turf nachos were good. Oysters were good but should have been served on ice. Ceviche was good. No outdoor seating. read more

Good food and service. Worth going back to. Good location to take a walk after you eat lunch or dinner.

5 stars. Didn't think this place would have prime rib, but just had to try it. Friendly staff. Nice place to eat. Mexican/Seafood place is good. Want to try more food from here. 5 stars prime rib. Was cooked well and nicely seasoned. Potato and asparagus were also cooked well and had nice flavor. A bit surprised to find this in a Mexican restaurant. Very good. 5 stars clam chowder. Picture don't do it justice, but did have a lot of ingredients. Nicely flavored. Good to eat. 4 stars fish and chips. A lot of fish. Thick batter. Needed some seasoning. Sauce helps. Fries needed a little seasoning. Overall a lot of fish. Good price. read more

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I'm a local and the food here is always satisfying ! Grateful for pleasant friendly staff - the salmon tacos are a favorite

I wanted a hamburger. Just a hamburger. Yes, I know it's a Mexican restaurant but I wanted a hamburger. They had one with bacon, mushrooms and cheese. I didn't want any of that and they still charged me $17.00. And the flan was the worst I've ever had. Will not be going back there. read more

1. I was happy to see Casa Del Sol open for lunch on a Tuesday, as I was staying in Noyo Harbor and Princess Seafood is closed on Tuesdays. 2. A casual, non-assuming bar and restaurant across from Sea Pal. Casa Del Sol not only serves up Mexican and Latin American food, but also local favorites like fish and chips. 3. They have a three picnic tables outside and all of the staff wear facemasks and require customers to also do so when not eating/drinking. 4. Like most of the restaurants in Noyo Harbor, they only have a beer and wine license and I believe their cocktails are made with Soju, so not tequila. And, again, like many restaurants in Noyo Harbor, the wine list is forgettable. However, Casa Del Sol has a great selection of craft beer. 5. I asked to sit outside and was told I had to order at the bar because they did not offer table service outside. I was disappointed by that, but, c'est la vie. I'm sure they're understaffed like so many restaurants right now! 6. It was Taco Tuesday and they have a huge menu outside filled with taco specials. I had read on Yelp that the shrimp tacos were great - so I ordered those. Two for $10. 7. The shrimp tacos were DELICIOUS. I ordered them beer battered. They were buttery and fresh. The beautiful tacos were served on flour tortillas with mango, cabbage, jalapenos (diced) and a wonderful spicy chipotle sauce. Hands down two of the best tacos I've had! I look forward to returning in the future to try other dishes and support this small business! read more

Casa Del Sol - Breaded shrimp tacos on Taco Tuesday are $10 for two. Some of the best shrimp tacos I've ever had! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

This place is amazing!!! The food is fresh, colorful and delicious. The people who work here are always with a smile and great us when we enter the door. They are quick, attentive and overall just nice. The place is smaller than other places BUT bright in color and comfortable. I would definitely recommend that if you are visiting Fort Bragg make this a stop for some delicious clam chowder and wonderfully flavored Mexican food, they also serve some traditional items like awesome fish and chips and even a hamburger. read more

Stopped here to have a beer. The staff was extremely friendly. Decided we would try the clam strips. They were excellent. We looked at the menu and we will definitely be back to try dinner. The Menu looked great. read more

We have come here many times and the first two times were absolutely incredible, minus our server. Every time we come here we are aware our server does not want to be there and just accept him as he is. It only interfered during our first visit, but the food made up for it all. The second time we attended was some of the best fish tacos I have ever tasted. Every single thing we ordered was perfection and I ranted and raved about this place to anyone who would listen. That all changes tonight, when we are back in Fort Bragg again for 5 days of work and decided to start it off right with Casa Del Sol. Night started off as usual at this place. The server doesn't want to be there and ensures you know it. He's growing on us I guess you could say. The food however is the worst we have had here, it was actually bad and we were very surprised at just how bad it actually was. My lady decided tonight was the night to go there because its "Taco Tuesday", what a monumental mistake that was considering she is a pasta lover. We order a Calamari app and Baja Tacos, Steak Tacos and her seafood pasta for dinner. None of it was good, let alone as perfect as it was the previous 5 times we had tried. We come down here once a month for work and every single time I would fight to the death if anyone said the food was bad..... but this time it was. The food was awful. I asked the waitress who rang us out if it was a new Chef and she quickly said "no it wasn't". She asked me why I asked that and I refrained from delving deeper. I am not trying to make a scene or put her in a rough spot. This review is very long because I am conflicted and had to spell it all out. I placed this restaurant top 5 of all time for me and I have traveled all over the world. The first few times we attended it was absolutely incredible food, Michelin star status. This last visit was just awful. The scallops were not seared but rubbery and cold. The Baja tacos were sauce-less and had next to no cook on them. No toppings. NO mango salsa like on our 5+ visits. It was essentially a piece of fish on a corn tortilla and that was it... the steak tacos were even worse. The steak was leather, the tortillas were not cooked and everything was cold. The best thing on the plate was the cold pickled veggies. Until they find a chef who cares about the quality or a server who wants to be there, I cannot recommend it. Last year around may- Sept I would have recommended it to everyone. Best fish tacos of my life, but as of now its a hard pass. The price you would pay for quality food does not align with the food that arrives at your table here (anymore). My best experience was the on tap beer and getting to leave before I had to endure anymore of our male server. Avoid. read more

We wanted to try some nearby seafood restaurants but everything was 1hr wait so we decided to give this place a try. Margaritas is strong and not so much of your typical refreshing ice cold drink. It's more of a signature drink. We order seafood platters and two bajah fish taco. 1 bowl of clam Chowder. We love the seafood platter. It's was fresh and so good. I had the Baja tacco on the special menu. It's was good. Only 2 taco is fulfilling of this size fish taco. Service was great and they were very nice to let us and some customer sit about 15min before they were about to close the restaurants. Everywhere is close early, we were told of short staff and they are just tired. And that what going on around nearby restaurants in Fortt Bragg. FYI:Some Restaurants literally closed at 6pm. read more

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Sometimes, you can take a risk when ordering a veggie burrito. At some places, it's basically just a burrito minus the meat, AKA pretty much just rice and beans and maybe some lettuce. Boring. But not at Casa Del Sol! I was super impressed with their veggie burrito! It's actually a California veggie burrito, so it's got fries inside too, but not sad shoe-string fries, really thick hearty fries that you can actually taste. But that's not all! It has zucchini, carrots, and peppers! Yum! Plus, topped off with guacamole, pickled onions, and pico de gallo. You will not go wrong ordering a veggie burrito here - it will be full of flavor! I came during COVID times, so indoor dining was closed, but I ordered takeout over the phone and it was ready within 10 minutes. They did have a number of spaced out picnic tables outside, but I opted to take my burrito a quick drive to the headlands for a nice little view to accompany my lunch. I'd highly recommend Casa Del Sol if you're looking for good Mexican food in Fort Bragg! read more

Casa Del Sol - Veggie California burrito - Seafood Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

This place is such a gem! I was lucky enough to dine here the weekend before the governor closed all indoor dining again. We were craving some Mexican food after a lovely day at the beach and decided try out Casa del Sol. It's in a bit of an unusual location, it's on a dock off a rather steep ramp down by the water. There was a little lot to park in. The dining room was clean and the waitress had us wait outside while she sanitized a table. She was masked while serving us and I felt safe. All of us were thoroughly impressed by the food! Everyone loved their meal. I had the chicken enchiladas with no beans and it was absolutely delicious. The white meat chicken was tender, very well seasoned, and there was plenty stuffed inside the enchiladas. There was the perfect amount of rich cheese that was complimented by the fresh acidity of the green tomatillo sauce. It was topped with quest fresco, sour cream, and I think pickled onions. The rice was just ok, well cooked but was not as flavorful as I'd like. I didn't get black beans but the others said theirs were tasty. All the portions were quite large and a reasonable price. Service was a bit slow but very friendly. We are so glad we chose Casa del Sol. It satisfied our cravings and I would definitely eat here again the next time I'm in the area. read more

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I had the enchiladas. They were yummy. Definitely coming back! The ambiance was great too! Small but cozy!

We stopped by here for some appetizers in late afternoon. We actually originally came to Princess, but they were closed. I was craving some oysters and figured we would give this place a try! We opted to sit outside at some picnic tables, but ordered inside. The server was friendly and understanding when I told him we were only ordering apps. The weather was nice outside and they have a few large picnic tables. I love fresh oysters and these did not disappoint. They were shucked nicely and the sauce was tangy and went well with the oysters. We also got a bowl of clam chowder. That was hearty and perfect for the cooler weather. The soup had nice chucks of clam and the flavor was great. We are glad we stopped by here for some apps and would stop by again for other items on the menu! read more

Casa Del Sol - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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This place was recommended by a local and we absolutely loved it! Waiter was nice and on top of getting us our food and drinks. For a small town, this local Mexican restaurant provides the best service. We ordered the trio deep fried plate. For dessert we ordered the chocolate lava cake and apple-huckleberry pie, all made with local ingredients! Absolutely recommend for everyone! read more

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I'm surprised by the almost 5-star rating of Casa Del Sol. Overall, I think the restaurant is decent but the dishes in my opinion were nothing special/memorable. I definitely had better Mexican dishes elsewhere. Maybe this is the best Mexican food in this area? Detailed Review: Location: This place is located in Noyo Harbor and is towards the back end of the harbor. They have a dedicated parking space with a decent amount of spots. We had no trouble parking here. Restaurant: The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. Sort of looked like a mix of a modern cafe and restaurant. I enjoyed the atmosphere here. Service: Waitresses here were extremely nice and was attentive throughout the meal. Water/Drinks came out quickly and were refilled when low. Food was also brought to us relatively quickly after we ordered the meal. Great service. Thank you! What we ordered: 1.) Enchiladas Suizas with Chicken ($19) - Pretty large portion size as they give you 3 Enchiladas with a good amount of Rice/Beans. Again the food is decent but I didn't find anything memorable. The rice and beans were nothing special and felt like something I could prepare myself. The chicken enchiladas were better and did taste pretty good with the green sauce over it. 2.) Fish Taco Plate ($17) - Same Rice and Beans as the Enchiladas Suizas so nothing extra to talk about here. The fish tacos tasted a bit bland and my girlfriend had to put a lot of salt / pepper seasoning to give it more flavor and more of a punch. We didn't particular enjoy this dish. Although this place was recommended to us by our Hotel Check-In staff, I don't think we will come here again. I think there is better food around this area to try out. read more

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5 of us arrived about 6:30 on a Tuesday night. When the waitress got to us, the first surprise was no Margarita on the menu. After bringing our drink orders, the waitress announced they were closing in 15 minutes. Finally she told us (2 couples and a single person) that they would only allow one credit cared to be used per table. We asked if there were any exceptions given we did not have cash . The answer was no so we left. Nothing to say about the food. read more

On recommendation of a local friend, we dropped in to Casa Del Sol for a birthday dinner last night. If you're looking for big flavors in a cozy & unpretentious dining spot, then look no further. We found the experience to be fantastic (with only one small reservation). Casa Del Sol is right in the heart of Noyo Harbor, surrounded by still working fishing boats and gear and also the remnants of what used to be ground zero for commercial fishing in Northern California. Indoor & outdoor seating is available (picnic benches outside). Inside you'll find a relaxed, cafe vibe. There's bar seating as well as tables. The walls are painted in festive colors, and the whole place felt cozy and welcoming on a cold foggy night. We were told to sit wherever we wanted (and social distancing was possible even with several parties already seated). There's a food menu and separate drinks menu. Lots of Mexican options with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and ceviches. But also some great options like a coconut-based Brazilian seafood stew, an étouffée with andouille, and classic cioppino. It makes sense that seafood plays a starring role in a lot of dishes. The cuisine doesn't fit neatly into one category, but seems to have a Mexican, Latino, Italian vibe going on. We were hungry and celebrating, so we went with a cup of their 3-mushroom soup special (delicious and rich), a fried clam strips starter (tasty but wished they were whole-belly clams), and for mains we got a New York strip steak over steamed vegetables and the cioppino. The presentation of both dishes was spectacular. My hubby found his steak to be cooked to his request (medium rare) and his request for extra veggies instead of mashed potatoes was not a hassle. My cioppino came in a massive bowl, and the waitress brought everything needed for a messy meal (extra napkins, a bowl for shells, and a small shellfish fork). The cioppino broth was a deeply flavorful and slightly spicy tomato base that had onions, red bell peppers, and what tasted like fennel that was stewed into the sauce. The cioppino had shrimp, local rock cod, scallops, mussels, and clams (surprisingly, no crab though). All the seafood was perfectly cooked and delicious. The bowl came with two buttery slices of grilled bread to help sop up the flavorful tomato stew. We were both fully stuffed and happy by the end of the meal, and I had to throw in the towel before finishing all the delicious tomato broth. Absolutely delicious food and great time dining out. But here's my reservation: As I said we were celebrating a birthday and just happened to order the most expensive items on the menu (steak $27 and cioppino $33). With drinks (beer and wine) and the starters plus 20% tip we dropped over $130 on dinner for two. No big deal. But the restaurant is directly next to all the seafood coming into the area, so I would expect either somewhat better pricing so close to the source or at least a bit more seafood in the bowl, especially since the most expensive part of cioppino (crab) was absent. Considering the excellent service, flavors, presentation, and location in a tourist area, I suppose the prices are to be expected. Regardless, this was a fantastic meal out. And we will definitely be back to eat around the rest of the menu! read more

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Unbelievably bad, bland, and expensive. I visited when they first opened and the few things I ordered seemed very good. I don't know changed? It seemed as if they really didn't want to make the effort. This was a recent takeout order. Clam chowder: Was the best item. It had nice flavor and didn't taste like flour like all of the other Fort Bragg restaurants' clam chowders do. The downside was the clams were small and chewy, as if they came out of a can and were added too soon in the cooking process. When you use clam meats that small you add them last, stir, and remove from heat. Little River Inn has the best clam chowder in the area. French Fries: not bland. Oversalted. No ketchup. Caesar salad: The croutons were little tiny squares of dry bread. They didn't seem to have any seasonings nor to be toasted. The shredded parmesan cheese seemed to be pre-purchased and not freshly shredded on-site. There were a lot of romaine leaf ribs. The add-on chicken was overcooked and dry. The chef's dressing, which is a code word for your not getting Caesar salad dressing, was the creamy kind. Romaine lettuce + some shredded cheese + some itty bitty croutons + dressing that isn't Caesar salad dressing does not make a Caesar salad. Cole Slaw: Bland. Fixed it with a little salt, vinegar, and hot sauce. Taco Plate: The fish tacos were so so. They put lettuce instead of cabbage on them. The lettuce wilts next to the heat of the fish. Cabbage is a much better choice and it adds crunch. No taco sauce. The black beans were just plain is if they had been dumped from a can. The rice was plain also. Neither of those had any seasoning whatsoever. Sorry. I wanted to like it. read more

Yet another hidden gem in the industrial area near Noyo river. You'll swear you've taken a wrong turn as you head down the hill to the marina area but rest assured, you're on the right path. Casa Del Sol is a small restaurant with plain and dated tables and chairs, but everything is amazingly clean and well cared for. The food was phenomenal on all fronts. Fajitas, fish tacos, burger, caesar salad and chicken fingers for our finicky eater, were all fantastic. A full bar complements the food. We had the owner serve us. He obviously takes a lot of pride as we watched him hand polish every single glass before placing them behind the bar. Highly recommend this place whether for lunch or dinner. read more

Good food for the most part. Corn tortillas were a bit greasy, and one piece of cod tasted fishy. Wife had the Cameron's ala Diabla which she said was the hottest she has had,but she loved it!@ Service was first rate! read more

Casa Del Sol - Kat with her shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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One of our absolute favorites. Specials are always really special and worth a try. Elegant dinners like the salmon plate and lemon caper fish are elegant and worthy of any fine restaurant around. Do not ignore the clam chowder, etouffee, or seafodd pasta...this is only a sample. We are big fans. Wine list could use some work, so you may want to bring your own. read more