Cold beer, fresh fish, amazing views. Pretty much all you need to know for Fishetarian. They get busy, but they move quick to get everyone their food and drinks. And the wait is completely worth it. Definitely not cheap, but for the quality it's worth it. Don't think I've ever had a bad experience here. Get your drink, grab a spot and enjoy the view and ocean breeze while you wait for your food. They're dog friendly as well, and it's a great spot to sit outside with your pup. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

After many years of passing by the busy lot for Fishetarian, I finally stopped in for an early dinner, last Saturday. It wasn't too long of a line since it was around 4 and between the lunch and dinner crowds. It's all order at the kiosk or counter, where you get a buzzer and pick up. Considering the name, I was happily surprised to see some vegetarian options, including tofu tacos and a veggie sandwich. I opted for the tacos which were a good size portion and a nice mix of flavors. There's plenty of outdoor seating, with and without heaters, both covered and open. It offers a no fuss, simple bay view dining experience. Very casual (and chilly-dress warm!) with a friendly vibe. The staff were very upbeat and helpful. I'm definitely going to add this to my go-to Bodega Bay spots. read more

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Very popular spot and great location with a view! Came with friends and was recommended this spot. Very busy and long lines. You can also order on the kiosk outside. Maybe it was an off day but unfortunately the food was just okay to us. I tried the combo of fish, shrimp and chips basket. The sweet potato fries were probably my favorite. I enjoyed the shrimp over the fish. The clam chowder was lacking flavor as well. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Fish and Chips Combo w/ shrimp. Clam chowder w/ side of bread - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Fish n chips were bland and definitely needed more sauce and seasoning. Unfortunately, all the hot sauces on the table weren't hot at all. The raw oysters were just ok, but the grilled oysters were 100x better. The clam chowder was good. Overall, it's definitely on the pricier side for mid-tasting oysters, but there aren't many nearby options. The patio has a beautiful backdrop, although it was way too windy to comfortably sit outside. The customer service was Great, but I wish the food was more memorable. read more

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Fantastic views and experience right by the water. The oysters were amazing - super fresh and well prepared. The outdoor picnic tables provide a peaceful calm setting that lets you really enjoy the coastal air. The staff is really quick to churn out orders, very friendly too. read more

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This place is so popular it always has crowds, but they've added so much more to make it manageable! There are now two kiosks out front at which to place your orders and was huge water facing our structure with heated lamps and walls on two sides filled with picnic tables and friendly staff plus quick water and tidying stations. Whatever you choose, will be excellent! Photos are on my friend's phone and will be posted shortly!! read more

Topic: Fishetarian Date: 4/17/26 Quality: 9/10 Value: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Timeliness: 9/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Total: 40/50 First time trying this place, it's an order at counter restaurant and they provide you a buzzer for when the food is ready. Super nice seating out back with heaters and a nice view of the water! Really good fish tacos with all the toppings you'd ever want ! Fentimnans Rose Lemonade: 5.5/10 Shane Baja Fish Tacos 8/10 Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookie 8/10 read more

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Been here a couple times and this place is never a disappointment, well maybe the parking but patience will pay off. My wife "won" a gift certificate to Fishetarian at the Farm Bureau Crab Feed and we were excited to be able to use it yesterday. We ordered clam chowder, fish and shrimp tacos, fish and chips, lobster roll and fried prawns. All very good but my favs - the chowder, fish and chips and fish tacos. We sat down by the water. A little chilly but beautiful view. Expect a lot of people but the staff moves things along pretty efficiently. Like I said earlier the food is worth the wait. read more

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Only a few places open in Bodega Bay area on a Wednesday after hanging out at the windy beach that were family friendly. This place is excellent. We had the oysters that were smothered and butter and chives. 10 out of 10 We also got the clam chowder bread bowls We never really set our expectations very high when it comes to clam chowder bread bowls whenever there's outside seating But wow delicious. 9 out of 10 totally worth it pretty reasonable too for a family of 3 $100 .. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Family friendly restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Had a quick trip to bodega bay and stopped here for lunch. Ordered a fish and chips and grilled oysters. The fish and chips were different than traditional, it had a panko outer crust so it had a little more crunch than usual. Fries were solid. The grilled ousters we ordered with butter and garlic, no complaints. They had outside seating and you order inside where they also have different souvenirs you could buy. A little on the pricier side but that's to be expected when ordering fresh seafood in Bodega Bay :) read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - fish and chips & grilled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

When in Bodega Bay, do as they Bodegans do. Oysters by the bay, anyone? When you're ever along the northern coast, seafood is what you get when you're here. After a hike at the Estero Americano Preserve, my hubs and I were famished so we saw what was around the area. And this spot popped up. It was maybe a 5min drive from the trailhead, parking was easy. It's counter service so you just fall in line, order at the register and they hand you a beeper to let you know when your food is ready. We ordered the +octopus salad (delicious dressing) with a cup of +clam chowder ($5 more and you can add crab). But the piece de resistance *chef's kiss* had to be the +grilled oysters with garlic butter. For $25, you get a half dozen of these large fresh oysters plucked out in the bay smothered in garlic butter. We opted for warm sliced +sourdough bread to soak up the remaining juices. Highly rec stopping by if you happen to be in the area. This absolutely satisfied our hungry tummies. read more

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Great service and selection, loved the salmon fish and chips with sweet potato fries, and the fish and prawn tacos were superb! Staff servicing the tables out back were friendly and efficient, I will DEFINITELY be back read more

Come here about 15-20 minutes before they open at 11AM. You'll be able to find easy parking, and we were also second in line to order! On our way up to Fort Bragg, the Fishetarian was one of our stops to grab lunch. We ordered the fish and chips with beer batter and panko, and the grilled oyster. Everything was suuuuper fresh and so delicious! The breading on the fish added a nice crunch and the rockfish was suuuper flakey and delicate. We ordered the garlic and butter and Maui wowie sweet chili grilled oysters and those were really tasty as well. We able to sit outside in the far back area with benches. We sat in front of the area overlooking the water, and it was peaceful and quiet. We were surprised with so many customers coming in, no one was sitting at the area except for us. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Grilled BBQ Oysters and Fish and Chips Combo - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Took a scenic route on our way from San Fransisco up to Santa Rosa, which took us through Bodega Bay. We stopped at the Fishetarian on a Thursday afternoon for a quick lunch. There was no wait to order. There is both outside and inside seating. More outside than anything else. If you are going when it is cold, you will want to sit inside. The restaurant is also the gift shop, with lots of souvenir-type items. My wife and I shared some fish and chips and a bowl of clam chowder. Both were made fresh and served hot. We enjoyed our meal very much. It's wasn't "the best ever", but it was good. The clam chowder was not as thick as I would have liked. It was a little bit on the watery side, but still was hot and tasted just fine. Something that was pretty unique were the drinks. All of the drinks (soda) were the same price and you could select from many different flavors. They did not have your normal Pepsi or Coke but instead some unique soda flavors. That was pretty cool and allowed us to try something different. read more

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Stopped by Fishetarian Fish Market in Bodega Bay while out on the coast. Great location right by the water and definitely a busy spot !! We ordered online about an hour ahead, but still had to wait another 20 to 30 minutes once we got there. Staff looked a bit flustered, but it was clearly very busy so it was understandable. Inside was pretty loud as well, just something to expect during peak times. Fish & Chips The fish was okay. A bit on the flakier side and not as moist as I was hoping for, but still decent overall. Fries were standard and did the job. Grilled Oysters (Garlic Butter) These were the highlight for me. Buttery, garlicky, and flavorful. Simple and done well. Overall, it is a solid stop if you are already in Bodega Bay and craving seafood. I would come back if I am in the area again, but probably would not make a long drive just for it. read more

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Grilled Oysters were great! Personal favorite was the Maui Wowie sauce but you can grab it on the side and put it on your raw oyster or have it as a dipping sauce. Fish & Chips werent anything crazy but regardless still really good AND FRESH! read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Fish and Chips Combo - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Such a great find! Loved how casual this place is and love a place where I can order on a kiosk. The merch is so cute and my friends and I all had to get something from this place! The food was good! I ordered the fish and chips and they were flavorful and crispy. My partner ordered the rockfish sandwich and it was also really good! Overall, really happy we found this place that was memorable and yummyyyy!! read more

Nice and quick over-the-counter fish and chips spot that serves more than the average seafood fry place! The default for fish and chips is crumbed, which is super crispy, and comes with many choices with either a full on order of fish, or half and half with calamari and other choices. They have beer and wine, and hot chocolate! The service is quick! You can either order on a kiosk outside, or go inside and order in person next to the pick up window. It's basically an open air restaurant with benches and tables outside with some heaters, and they also have a barn out back to stave away the wind. Very delicious, very casual, and hits the spot! read more

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this place is really popular and is always busy, but their fish and chips is great. I used to go here many years ago and the size of the fish you got was always random, but it was always on the large side so it was a really good deal. Now they have things dialed in and the portion sizes are much more consistent and smaller, but the flavor is still there. The only thing I don't like about this place is that so many other people enjoy it so much that sometimes it can get really busy. If you go to bodega Bay and you're looking for something to eat, put this on your short list of places to go. It's a good one. read more

Order at the counter and take a seat! We loved the chowder and lobster roll - the 'crab cakes' are more like 'fried crab balls' - we didn't love those. The service is great staff is very friendly and the view is great on the wharf. I would stick with fish tacos which is what we usually order - the lobster roll had a rich sauce that I would have on the side if I ordered again. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Lobster roll - clam chowder and 'crab cakes' - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

The restaurant was packed when we got there around 1:30pm on a Sunday. They were busy! Although for how busy they were, the food took only about 20 mins to come out after we ordered. Which makes sense because they cook everything to order. We ordered a few things from the menu. The lobster roll, the oysters, and the fish tacos were delicious! The crab sandwich was a bit disappointing, though, as there wasn't much crab flavor at all. I could only really taste the onions and celery in the sandwich. read more

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The line moves fast and they also have a kiosk for ordering. Service was quick and easy! They share a parking lot with another restaurant but most people were able just to park on the roadside too. It's was chowder day so it seemed busy! Fried prawns were just okay. The shrimps seemed like they were fried ahead of time and sat under a lamp because they were just soaked in oil. But the fries were fresh. Clam chowder was delicious though better than Seattle I think! Fried calamari was good though just enough breading was really good! A must try place if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Excellent spot for casual seafood. My partner is gluten free and we were especially impressed by the fantastic gluten free beer battered items. We came on two separate occasions, ordered fish & chips (outstandingly fresh rockfish and light crispy batter to boot). Fresh raw oysters which were excellent. We also got the calamari and chowder, both great. The next day we came back and tried the battered fish tacos. Super tasty!! Also their sauce bar was great, loved the sweet chili. The new seating area on the water was beautiful as well! We will return when in the area! read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Raw Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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My friends and I stopped by Fishetarian Fish Market on the drive back from Bodega Bay around 11:00 a.m. right when they opened. Although the parking lot was fairly empty when we arrived, by 12:15 p.m. when we finished our meal and were driving off, the parking lot was completely packed. I would definitely recommend arriving early if you don't want to have to circle around for parking. My wife and I shared the beer battered, non-panko version of their fish and chips, as well as a large clam chowder bowl to share. We didn't have to wait long for our order and within 15 minutes, our name was called over the loudspeaker for pickup inside the store. Across from the pickup counter is a bar of condiments, including tartar sauce, chipotle mayo, and their "Maui wowi sauce" (a sweet chili sauce). Here you'll find bags of oyster crackers for your clam chowder as well. On the picnic tables outdoors, you'll find wooden baskets containing various hot sauces and vinegar. The battered fish here is crispy, but is ever so slightly on the oily side. You'll want to grab a bunch of extra napkins if you're using your hands instead of a fork and knife. I really enjoyed the flakey texture of the fish inside. It's perfectly cooked and is moist and tender. The chowder is thick and warming, and there's plenty of clam bits inside. Unlike some clam chowders where you get 50% filler potatoes, potatoes are minimal in this chowder, so you're really getting your money's worth. Overall, if you're craving fish and chips, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fishetarian Fish Market. Plenty of drinks available inside as well to go with your meal, and outdoor seating if you have dogs that you want to bring out with you. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - 3-piece fish and chips combo - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Asked for a recommendation from my coworkers where to eat at when in Bodega Bay and they were right! We had a feast and the food was delicious! I had the fried fish tacos and calamari and hubby got the prawns and fish & chips. We had a great scenery while eating but it still got too cold so we moved to another table. We even had some goodies to go!! We'll def come back to try the other yummy food. read more

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My bf and I were craving oysters and this place popped up near our hotel. We ordered: fresh oysters, fish and chips (sub sweet potatoes), fried combo and their clam chowder. The oysters were soooo good!! I crave it all the time and wish I lived close by.. as for their clam chowder, I can tell it's a favorite. It was creamy and delicious. For the fried combo, it was battered nicely and seasoned well. The weather was a bit gloomy so we chose to eat inside. I can tell if it was sunny, sitting outside would be beautiful! Right by the water! read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Great spot for seafood on the bay! All the food is fresh and flavorful. They have great hot sauces to try as well. The lobster roll was served with a spicy mayo and slaw in the bun. I had heirloom chips on the side that I found to be useful when trying hot sauces or scooping up left over lobster. You order at the counter or the kiosk outside and they call your name when everything is ready. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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I've stopped by here a few times and it's honestly a really good spot to grab the freshest food. The poke, and fish were made fresh and it was so made to order. Definitely stop by here if you get the chance! This place does get busy! read more

Mushy and cold fish & chips. Clam chowder was average. Tables were filthy. But our order was ready quickly.

A must visit for delicious & fresh seafood and chowder. My husband and I stopped on a Sunday afternoon and ordered via their kiosk. We ordered to go but stayed to eat it We had the chowder in their sourdough bowl, fish & chips and shrimp tacos. Although they were busy the service was fast and outdoor seating area was clean. A staff member even offered to turn the heaters on since it was a bit chilly. The sourdough bowl was fresh and soft and chowder was flavorful. The bread soaked up the flavor! The fried cod was crunchy. The shrimp tacos were packed with flavor and the tortillas were authentic- you can tell they use good quality corn for them. Overall great experience! Laid back spot for some solid seafood read more

We stopped here for lunch on a girls trip to Bodega Bay. We ordered on large screens outside which made it easy for everyone to pay separately. We were able to easily find a table to accommodate our large group and the food came out very fast. I got the Fish and Chips which had a good flavor but seemed a bit dry. I liked how they had a sauce station where you could get as many dipping sauces as you liked, the Sweet and Spicy sauce was my favorite. My friend got the Poke Salad which tasted very fresh and delicious. Parking was kind of a struggle as the lot was full and many cars had to park on the side of the road. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

I really wanted to like this place given all the hype, but unfortunately our experience didn't live up to expectations. We started with the shrimp tacos, which were served on corn tortillas that were very hard and difficult to bite through. A taco should be easy and enjoyable to eat, but these tortillas felt overcooked and took away from the dish. Next was the lobster roll, which was also disappointing. The bread was quite hard instead of soft and buttery. In my opinion, the whole point of a good lobster roll is enjoying it on a soft, fresh bun that complements the lobster. The oysters were good and the clam chowder was good as well, but nothing particularly special that would make me want to come back. What made it more frustrating was the price. Our meal came out to around $100 for two people, and when you're paying that much you expect the food to really deliver. Unfortunately the quality just didn't match the hype or the price point. Just sharing my honest experience. Update: went back and ordered different. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

VEGAN review! Outstanding place! We loved Fishetarian before we gave up meat, and they are still impressing and keeping loyal customers with their inclusion of vegan options on the menu. They really know how to show love and appreciation for the whole community, which vegans are a part of, so thank you. Before giving up animal foods, we frequented Fishetarian for their Shane's Tacos (an absolute favorite and MUST-TRY), so I was so excited to see not only a tofu version of the Shane's Tacos, but ORGANIC tofu! If you don't know, soy is one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the world, so it's always best to eat organic tofu. And Fishetarian honored the community by now offering Organic Tofu Tacos. To make them vegan, just don't get the sauce, and put cocktail or maui sauce (from the sauce bar) instead. We like it with cocktail, but they also have malt vinegar and Old Bay hot sauce on the tables that pairs really well on these tofu tacos. Just as with the Shane's Fish Tacos, the Tofu Tacos are served with a delicious fresh slaw, pico de gallo, avocado, and a lime wedge. If you're just vegetarian, you can also keep the sauce that comes on it, which I can attest is super delicious. Even before they introduced the Organic Tofu Tacos (aka Groovy Tofu Tacos), they were accommodating to plant-based diets by having a Dana's Delight veggie sandwich, and an almond butter sandwich for kids (excellent for avoiding peanut allergies). We always enjoy sharing both the Organic Tofu Tacos, and a Dana's Delight, along with one of their huge varieties of soft drinks or beers by the bottle. They also offer an interesting seaweed salad (not my fav, but we try it sometimes), and a kale slaw that's good, but would be better if they put more sauce in there (and... ask if it's vegan, I forget). They also offer bags of chips and various snacks. Oh yes, and if you're lucky enough to find the Margo's Bark Root Beer bottles in their cold case (they don't always have them), they are the BEST root beer ever! So definitely keep an eye out for those. Overall, we love Fishetarian! They really represent the whole community, from the seafood lovers to the vegans. It's a place for the whole family, and the whole community. They are such a treat when you're out at the ocean -- highly recommend! read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Sharing some Organic Tofu Tacos (in hand) and a Dana's Delight veggie sandwich (on table). Half eaten... sorry, was hungry! - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Place is always cracking. Easy in and out being the first major restaurant as you are entering Bodega Bay. -Still gotta post up and wait for a parking spot on busy evening or any major holiday. -good selection of seafood and and beer on tap. - clam chowder: was very good. Competitive to the most popular spot in Boega Harbor. -Fry fish and shrimp combo basket was just "OK"...nothing really stands out. Shrimp was better than the fish. A little heavy on the batter. Fries were cool. Beer on tap is always good. Probably will be back when I'm in town and hungry. - Overall: good location and vacation vibes. Worth checking out and grabbing a bite..... read more

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Get ready for long lines that are worth the wait. This restaurant is right on the bay and frying out seafood fresh. With various options from crab, lobsters, to oysters it all tasted delicious along with the numerous sauces. We had the seasonal dungeon crab sandwich and yes it was expensive but also very hardy. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Crab sandwich (hot) and fried plate - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

After hiking the new Estero Americano trail, we visited the Fishetarian for lunch. What a surprise!!!!Highly recommend the seared Ahi sandwich served on a ciabatta roll with kale slaw and wasabi aioli. My friend had the fish tacos which he claimed was delicious. Appreciated the variety of hot sauces that were available at a self-serve station to accompany our entrees. Also had a pint of Pliny the Elder IPA they had on draft that caused the angels to sing. The staff members who took our order and served the dishes were extremely courteous and friendly. The overall service was prompt and efficient. The weather was cool and sunny which allowed us to enjoy the rustic outdoor dining area. Will definitely return to try the other dishes. read more

I really dig the vibe here. The food was good and I always appreciate a good hazy option for drinking! The breading on the fish was a bit much but was still tasty the food came out piping hot another huge plus! Plenty of seating cool vibe. read more

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Our hotel recommended Fishetarian as a top pick for local seafood in Bodega Bay. Restaurants seem to close early around town, but Fishetarian opens till 8pm. It's a very casual fish market where you order up, find outdoor seating, and get called when the food is ready. We enjoyed the food and vibe so much we came here back-to-back for dinner. Definite 5 stars. Our picky 5yo son usually doesn't like fish except for the occasional Teriyaki Salmon. He wound up eating most of the fish and chips by himself, entirely foregoing the kid's grilled cheese sandwiches. Fish and chips are offered with the classic beer batter, lighter panko better, or our favorite variation - grilled without batter. The grilled version still has a nice brown crust and with a squirt of lemon is super flavorful. Other excellent items include the clam chowder and the seared ahi sandwich that comes with a thick filet served perfect medium rare with a kiss of wasabi. My wife enjoyed the wild shrimp tacos with organic tortillas as well I should mention that they have one of those high-tech water purifier stations (FLOWATER) so you're getting the best stuff along with great condiments like Old Bay, Portland Ketchup, and tons of Oyster Crackers. read more

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Super popular Bodega Bay walk up counter restaurant. They also take walk up digital orders when the lines get exceedingly long. There were 10 people lined up prior to opening so expect a wait. Parking can be very challenging in the parking lot shared with the neighboring restaurant. Food is excellent and worth the wait. We had the crab sandwich, octopus ceviche, and shrimp tacos. All were excellent. Will definitely return when we are in the area. Indoor and outdoor picnic tables surround the area. If you are lucky grab a spot in the back overlooking the bay. read more

Nice seaside restaurant serving the tourists. You can get a view of the bay if you wait for a table. I loved my red snapper sandwich, but the scallops were kind of small and tough. Someone had the oysters and they were yummy. My New England style clam chowder was very tasty. There's several fried fish options if that's what you like. read more

Fishetarian Fish Market - Bodega Bay - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California