This place is great. My favorite in the entire area. I highly recommend the ribeye! Cooked to perfection.

Awesome service. Outrageously delicious food. And the warm patio and music by the amazingly talented DANA made it super special. I hope they bring her back often! And such good food and our waiter was fantastic. The sesame crusted curry oh my god... and the seafood pasta. This place is awesome!!! read more

Coast Cafe - Amazing and yayers - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

After spending time in nature, we visited this restaurant and it looked nice with both outdoor and indoor seating. Parking is limited around the area, be prepared to park further down the road. We were seated quickly and the server took our order. We got the grilled chicken sandwich and fish and chips. The portion sizes were decent but the taste did not meet our expectations. Both the chicken sandwich and cod fish and chips were dry. In addition, we ordered a sweet tea and the server forgot about it. Overall it filled us up and was decently pricy but the quality was not what we expected. read more

This is a great community restaurant in Bolinas. The food is consistently good, they have a very nice wine list, and the people who run it are lovely. British friends tell us that the fish and chips are better than back home. read more

Had a great pre beach brunch here. I loved the authentic norcal vibe and the fresh cuisine. Service was great.

My cousin recommended this place for the fresh, catch of the day fish and chips. We got in around 1:30 on a perfect Friday afternoon. The patio is dog friendly and we were quickly seated. They had a good, informative wine menu with lots of options, much of them from sustainable vineyards. I picked out a dry riesling from Pacific Rim in Washington. It turned out to work well with the fish and chips as well as the cheese plate. The day's catch was salmon, so I ordered that. My wife had bad luck with salmon fish and chips at another place, so chose the cheese plate. We also ordered oysters with garlic and butter. Starting with oysters, they were delicious, fresh, and came right out of the shell. The cheese plate included four local cheeses, honeycomb, apricot compote, strawberries, blueberries, and toasted crackers.The Red Hawk from Cowgirl Creamery was the best and most versatile. The salmon and chips was perfect. The batter was crispy, and the fish was moist. It was obvislously fresh. There were three big pieces to make a generous portion. The coleslaw was decent, same for the chips. The tartar sauce had a hint of paprika, a good addition for the salmon. It was a big hit with my wife. The one warning about this place is that it is cash only. It can really add up fast. We might have ordered more but I wanted to reserve some of our cash, and I won't pay for an expensive ATM because the owner refuses to find a good merchant services company. read more

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I just don't understand the positive reviews. This place is a big no! Save for one person on the waitstaff, the service and food are lacking. Also, they should pay more attention to cleanliness. The food and service can be lousy, as it is here, but cleanliness is sacrosanct. Just say "no" to this place. read more

Good food but taking two stars off for hostess and wait time. We almost left this joint because it took 15-20 minutes to get a table and the hostess did not acknowledge us. The line wasn't that long and I'm not sure why it took so long to seat us when there seemed to be a good amount of tables. When I asked her how much longer it would be, she replied, "I haven't gotten to you yet." This is not the proper way to treat customers. My friends and I were miffed and considered leaving. Once seated, we got a great server (blond-haired fellow who could remember everything without writing anything down) and wait staff. Food came in a timely manner and it was tasty - nothing mind-blowing but it was good. We got good portions for the price and had nothing to complain about. Parking can be tight but we weren't expecting anything otherwise in the area. There aren't many places to eat so if you're in the area check it out. My friends enjoyed this place after we got seated. I personally would not go back because I don't like waiting, especially when we have no idea when there is going to availability. Communication is key with customers and I did not get that. read more

Terrible service and food. We asked for taste of wine glass never came. We ordered burger and no cheese? What the hell? I asked the waiter and she said we should have ordered it. The clam chowder has no flavor. The egg and fish Benedict was great. The burger was okay, but the fries came out cold. The sweet young girl who was bussing the table was the only one working hard. The Spanish waiter with tattoo on her legs needs serious training. read more

Great menu snd wine list. You won't be disappointed even after the long drive over the hill.

Oh man, this place. We were staying in Bolinas for the night, and when I heard there was basically only one restaurant in town, I had very little expectations. Thought I'd be eating some mediocre sandwich or something to fill my stomach for the night. Man was I wrong. Everything I got there was so delicious and had such great quality ingredients. Sitting outdoors with the warm heater and live outdoor music from the hotel in front definitely heightened the experience as well. Very nice and accommodating waitresses. Would highly recommend. read more

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We had brunch here today. I had the crab eggs Benedict, and my wife had the chorizo scramble. Both were scrumptious. Good service, nice people. read more

Coast Cafe - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

We stopped by here on our trip to Bolinas and wanted to eat at a locally sourced restaurant. It did not disappoint! So glad we caught the end of Dungeness crab season because it was absolutely the best. We got to sit outside and listen to live music, which was a big plus too. Honestly very perplexed as to why their rating is 3.5 on average, this place rocks. read more

Coast Cafe - Dungeness crab! - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

Been here 5 minutes and few like an old friend visiting already! Nice, friendly host and prompt service, bathroom are great too!

Food was delicious and the service was great. The bar had a nice ambiance and even though there was live music it did not interfere with my family's ability to have a nice meal. It may have been the only choice in town but we would definitely return. It was pricy, but in line with similar bars and restaurants in the area. read more

Blatant discrimination towards patrons by the owner is unacceptable. Recently heard about an incident from an acquaintance who went here while on her honeymoon and was told not to take pictures by the owner. She was targeted and singled out despite the rule not being clearly posted or applying to other patrons also taking photos. Heavily biased. Owner needs diversity training. Disappointing to hear that though our money is just as green as others, there's still those who chose to treat minorities differently due to their own inherent bias and faux superiority complexes. read more

You're at the beach, West Marin, Bolinas, dropout capital in the laid back state of California. You came here to get away, get off the grid. Yet you still want top quality expert service in a restaurant? Hello! Wake up! Get real! Be grateful you found this place with heavenly homemade food and dogs on the patio. Stay for hours, tip very well and get over yourself. This is GREAT!!! read more

Bad male blonde server gave us the worst experience ive ever had at a restaurant. He wasnt our server but kept interrupting our incredible young female server by insulting our table. I have never, ever had to tell someone "STOP TALKING" in my life. What a jerk. We left. I visit my mother, a bolinas local, several times a year. She admitted that the same man has been rude to her on several occasions. I will never go back. Thank god for Smiley's serving food now. read more

No one can deny the food here is great. What's not so great is the treatment of the patrons by the owner. We watched a young black woman get told to stop taking pictures inside the restaurant by the owner, when there are absolutely no signs saying it's not allowed. Later on, when the place got more crowded, there were several people taking pictures of the woman singing and the owner had nothing to say to them. Disappointing to see from an establishment that we enjoy, but if you're going to have a policy, it has to be clearly stated and it has to be the same policy for everyone. Not just some. read more

We came from out of town and decided to stop here. We had a family of 5. We had the smoked pulled pork sandwich, fish and chips, burger, and the chicken sandwich. When I tell you every single thing we had was sooooo delicious, I mean it!!! Yummmm, we found our new spot when we are in this part of town. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great customer service, great beer, and fast service! You won't be disappointed. read more

I Love Love Love Coast Cafe Always warm and welcoming and the food has gotten even better! Their mussels have perfect and interesting preparations, love the variety. read more

I had the pleasure of eating here on Saturday (3/12) evening. This was such a great spot. I had the steak and it was amazing. The live music across the street was fantastic. Make sure you arrive before 6pm or you will have to wait. I can't wait for my next visit. Thank you. read more

Really yummy fish & chips & oysters here! I've never had salmon w my fish and chips. But the fish tasted super fresh and was fried to perfection with the flakiness. Would definitely return. I've also had a watermelon feta salad here that was super memorable years ago! read more

Coast Cafe - Fish (salmon) & chips - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

One of our best meals in California. We ate at the patio area and enjoyed people watching. Lots of locals and a great vibe to the small town. Our service was perfectly paced and we were given time to enjoy our food. I really enjoyed the Cesar salad. Yeah, sounds boring, but it was fresh and crunchy with the perfect amount of dressing. I also had a yummy root beer. I forget the brand but it was definitely not from a big name brand. I did not step foot inside, I was having too much fun chilling in the patio. Parking is on the street and free. You may feel a "why are you here?" vibe, but chalk it up to the area's remoteness and Bolina's reputation for being independent and partial to removing their road sign (see one perched at the bar). read more

Fish and chips was delicious and fresh! Super nice staff. Fried calamari was also delicious and fresh.

No joke best fish & chips I've ever had. Rock fish was cooked to perfection great choice of IPA's & great band across the street. read more

Coast Cafe - Fish & chips 10/10 - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

Dinner here was surprisingly good. Some dishes were perfect but a few absolutely wowed is and deserved this five stars The calamari was perfect. The seafood stew was incredible. The smoked brisket had incredible flavor though it was too salty. The Caesar salad was off the charts yum Very friendly staff. I recommend! read more

We stumbled upon Coast Cafe on our first trip to Bolinas and had a very nice dinner there. The restaurant owner knows her menu down to the individual ingredients and her wine list as well, so she's able to make good recommendations. We liked Coast Cafe so much that we occasionally will make the one-hour drive up from San Francisco just to go there and walk around the charming community of Bolinas. read more

Food might be great. Food might be terrible. Flip a coin. Have had both experiences at the coast cafe.

Lovely coastal eatery. Great service and good locally sourced ingredients. Always something delicious on the menu I'm excited to try!

While filming in Bolinas, we had a snafu with our caterer and were in a bind. We decided to reach out to the folks at Coast Cafe to see if perhaps they could accommodate our order. And wow, did they ever! Patrick and the crew at Coast really came through for us...they planned a diverse and delicious menu for us. They worked with us to make sure all dietary requests were handled, they were responsive and kind to our situation...and THE FOOD! Just wow. Amazing pastries, the BEST breakfast burritos with house-made sauce, yummy turkey chili...everything was SO good! The people working with us were raving about how delicious everything was...and how beautifully presented the dishes were! I had so many people ask for the name of the restaurant because they want to come back to Bolinas to eat there again! I know I'll be back for sure! Thanks Patrick and the rest of the crew at Coast! You guys rock!! read more

Coast Cafe - Yummy food for a hungry crew! - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

What a wonderful surprise. We went to this restaurant after a long day at Stinson Beach because of its proximity. The fish was fresh and excellently prepared. The service was great. We had a delightful evening. read more

So, I never write reviews on yelp this is my first and I just had to write it to tell you about an incredible experience. My daughter and I drove to bolinas for a mom daughter hike and wound up at the Coastal Cafe. The vibe was super friendly and laid back. We split a salad and soup and it was delicious! Our waitress Chelsea had the most adorable pig tails and dimples and she never stopped smiling! Fast forward two days... I pulled my wallet out at the grocery store and realized I had left my cc at the restaurant. I called and sure enough Chelsea had it and agreed to mail it to me as I live 2 hours away. A few days later the card came back via first class and inside was my card and a sweet note from Chelsea. She took the time to go to the small post office AND-this is the kicker- she paid $7.30 for the postage herself-which was more than her tip!!! If I owned a restaurant I would poach her to come work for me! ANYWAY, it's good to know in these times when we are losing faith in each other that the human spirit is alive and well in a young, beautiful girl at the Coastal Cafe in Bolinas! Thanks again Chelsea! read more

While visiting Bolinas my husband and I decided to grab a bite to eat. We sat at a table outside and enjoyed our conversation while people watching. We ordered the calamari, clam chowder, caesar salad and a side of cheese grits to share. Everything, especially the clam chowder, tasted great. My husband didn't care for the grits very much but I enjoyed them. Our server was friendly and let us take our time eating and chatting. Overall good food, good service, good experience. read more

Catch of the day special, catch of the day fish and chips, catch of the day fish tacos. just get them. so fresh. live music when we were there. anchor steam. Portions are strong. Service is kind. Food is FRESH. Dinner was so good we came back for lunch the next day. read more

My experience with this restaurant started out great as the halibut fish special I ordered and assobuco my girlfriend ordered were delicious. Clam chowder and bread was also excellent. The halibut fish special came with a vegetable medley on rice. Excellent. Local wine just OK. We had Pliedes Cabernet and overpriced at $50 bottle. We had the chocolate brownie ala mode for dessert and I thought it tasted to doughy and the chocolate ice cream had a weird taste. Excellent service on Tuesday night. Unfortunately we went back the next day and our experience wasn't so good. We both ordered the burger medium with cheese. Our burgers came without cheese, were overcooked, and dry. I also came across a few gristle balls in my burger that were unedible. Overall experience was three stars. Lexus Stevens Creek Car Dealers 8/31/2021 read more

I have to say that I was very surprised. From both the name and appearance I was expecting traditional cafe food This place can easily give any eatery a run for the money. The menu was a limited, but there was an excellent variety. My friend had the chili and cheese tamale. I had the portobello with cheese. Such wonderful tastes! If you are anywhere near here when hunger strikes prepare yourself for a memorable experience if eat here read more

Coast Cafe - Grilled portobello and tamale plates. - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

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The Coast Cafe is the only game in town, if you want a sit down meal in Bolinas. They do some things really well, my favorite being Halibut Fish n Chips. It comes with a side of coleslaw and fries. The fries are not fantastic. They are not twice fried and can be a bit mealy. Instead do a house salad, its amazing. The day I dined with friends we had the fried oysters, a burger, and eggs Benedict. Everything was very good. The food here is fresh and its always fun to sit outside and people watch. If you happen to be in on a foggy morning, its nice to sit next to pot belly stove inside. Service can be slow and you need to be ready to accept Bolinas time, not the breakneck speed everyone is used to. All the salads here are excellent. What really stood out on this occasion was the blackberry pie a la mode. After seeing someone else order it, I ran over and had the hostess get us one. The greeters and people at the front are very professional. This place is wonderful for families, couples, dogs, and meeting old friends. Great place to enjoy a relaxing meal in Bolinas. read more

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I'm starting to discover that I'm a hippie at heart. And. I'm starting to discover that I like to be wooed like a hippie as well. On a nice day - I'd rather relax at Hippie Hill than be anywhere else.... I prefer mix CDs to expensive gifts. I don't want to have to wear heels - for a night out. Not fun. And just not me. I'd rather go to an amazing affordable concert - than hang out at a wine bar or lounge. I'm not sure how to appreciate glitzy cars. A working radio and or CD player is all I'm interested in. I'm not wowed by who you know - but by the way you appreciate and love people. The crackle of an old record player seduces my ear better than a shiny sound system. Having a schedule gets stressful. Living on a whim is exciting. Thrift store shopping on Haight Street = way more fun than the mall. I'll take documentaries and independent films over - over the top movie productions. And ... I'd rather a low-key comfortable fresh tasting restaurant - than some chic - overcrowded hot-spot. And that's just what Coast Cafe is. The perfect most lovely date spot. (Though it's really the most on point spot for any sort of gathering or outing - as evidenced by the fact that I came here with my fellow ginger friend Hailey P this weekend. I can't thank her enough for not only introducing me to Bolinas, but for introducing me to this epic quaint wood filled wonderland of cuteness.) After a seriously perfect day at Bolinas Beach - we made our way over to the homey refuge of Coast Cafe. Coast Cafe is like forehead kisses. Sweet, warm, and reassuring. There's soft red and brown woods everywhere. The lighting is gentle and flattering. The staff smile at you genuinely as you enter and they seem to radiate health and life - which is always a solid sign about a restaurant. And the food: My fresh clam linguini - looked like sculpture on a plate. The massive serving of linguini was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was soulful - it was so fresh. Just the right amount of richness - peppered with a little bit of spice. The clam shells were the most elegant rich shades of purple, and there must have been at least 20 or so of them - propped ever so nicely on top of the generous dish of pasta excellence. Hailey's fish dish looked just as dreamy. Though we were both full, we both confessed to having sweet tooths and went for the Blackberry Pie a la Mode. Damn... The berries - must have been just picked - they were so robust and exploding with flavor. I had to make sure the plate was slightly closer to Hailey - so I wouldn't eat it all. The crust was buttery and soft with touches of crispy edges. The ice-cream was creamy organic vanilla - which melted into the blackberry masterpiece like a gentle running stream. Slowly and decisively. Le sigh. The service was exceptional throughout the evening as well. Our waitress applauded us on our ordering - and her excitement about each dish - and especially the pie - only added to the flavor of each dish. Considering the prices of Coast Cafe's dishes - which are all fresh and organic - it's truly exceptional how Coast Cafe manages to execute such sensational bliss- for such reasonable prices. They take great pride in only serving locally grown organic produce, Niman Ranch meats, locally harvested fish and shellfish, local organic dairy, and they use only natural oils. They also support sustainable farming methods. That is what's UP. SO What's Up. With their picturesque outdoor area and live music on certain nights - I can't imagine a more outstanding place to dine in the Bay area. Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Pure love. Coast Cafe truly nourishes my emerging hippie soul with fresh heaven. read more

You will likely end up at Coast Cafe out of desperation -- there is practically nowhere else to eat in the tiny hamlet of Bolinas. This could be an unfortunate dilemma, but thankfully Coast Cafe embraces the Bolinas appetite for farm-fresh cuisine at a fair price. Hooray! Aside from the made-with-love healthy comfort food, Coast Cafe has a nice little patio out front, where you can take in Bolinas' prime small-town people watching. For breakfast, I had the cheesey grits with local greens (how could I resist such a naughty but nice combo?). It was perfect. People rave about the coffee here - I thought it was fine, nothing special. But after a wild night at Smiley's Saloon, any coffee tastes divine. Super friendly service, fresh homey food, smack in the middle of town. Not much to complain about here! read more

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