My 2nd time here. Indoor seating allowed! Crab sandwich is yummy as is the Piggy (pork sammy with coleslaw). Eat outside too on a patio protected from the wind and views of Bodega bay read more

Delicious food, great view, friendly service. This is always one of our go-to places when we are in Bodega Bay.

The crab sandwich was very delicious and had a generous amount of crab. The fish tacos were also very good. I recommend this spot!

Awesome clam&scallop chowder, wonderful crab sandwich...if they were open every day I would not go anywhere else

An adorable little ma and pa shop. So much has changed since this was once the Sandpiper. I love how you pay at the window and then go and sit down. The food comes out relatively quickly. I have to say that the female owner was super sweet and there was comforting hospitality. However, the food was just a 3 star for me. THE NACHOS $16 : HUGE and GENEROUS portion, enough for 2 people to split easily. The chips, are not homemade. I feel if they made their own chips and were homemade it would make these nachos stand out a little more from the rest. The chips are purchased yellow corn chips. Kind of reminded me of the Costco ones ? They were generous with the cheese and toppings. THE FISH TACOS $14 : You were served 2 for $14. They are grilled (not fried). The grilled fish flaked apart into mush under the bed of cabbage. The taco all in all became soggy quickly. Definitely dont order them to go and eat them quickly ASAP. There was a little drizzle of an aoli on top for a little color. I still have my favorite fish taco in Bodega Bay and would much rather go get 2 fried fish tacos for $11.95 (I will not disclose the location due to conflict of interest) THE CHODWER $10 You get a 16oz bowl for $10. Enough to share. It does say "award winning" except, I'm not sure where ? I dont know of they are in the chowder competition Bodega Bay puts on in January? Because I know Cape Fear in Duncans Mills has won the last 2 years in a row. FRIES $4 - I'm not sure what happened with the fries ? They came out pretty soggy and turned to stone rather quickly. They sure didnt hold up. The female owner was so sweet because we forgot to check in on Yelp, so she hooked us up with a special Florentine treat. The really excel in their baking skills and the florentine was the best part of the whole meal. As we were leaving we saw the chef sitting out back smoking a cigarette. That kind of grossed us out as we find smoking disgusting. (Sorry to add this however, this was my experience) read more

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We were checking out Bodega Bay and found this place thanks to other yelpers, food was very good. Service was a bit slow as they seemed to be dealing with a lot of togo orders so we waited maybe 30+ minutes. Try were nice to offer chips while we waited. We had chowder, fish tacos and a tri-tip sandwich. All were delicious. read more

Steve and I have been eating at Ginochio's Kitchen since it opened. We have consistently enjoyed superb meals and superb service. It is a great place to eat for locals like us and for visitors to Bodega Bay. Alicia, Margarita, Rogelio, Patty, Paul and others are committed to serving excellent food combined with excellent service. They also provide free food through their Pay it Forward program, and support Bodega Bay's non-profit organizations. Thank you. read more

Excellent! We shared the clam chowder, nachos, a crab sandwich, and the tacos! The food, service, and atmosphere was off the charts! This place is a must when you visit Bodega Bay! read more

Ginochio's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

The perfect place to sit outside and stare at the water while enjoying some great home made treats and some delicious rich coffee. They are super friendly and welcoming. The outdoor deck is ideal on a windy day as it is protected from the wind. Parking is available right outside. Check in on Yelp and get 10% off! read more

Ginochio's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

The young lady at the register was very pleasant, friendly and accommodating. The location, view and atmosphere was great. That is the only nice or positive things I have to say about this place. I do not complain about stuff and usually go with the flow. The cook was mean to the staff, refused to cook our eggs how we wanted them, when the food came the egg whites were not cooked and when I returned it to get cooked he looked at me like he was bothered with me and finely sighed and said "fine". The brisket was dry, had no flavor and when the eggs returned were burnt. I have never walked out of a restaurant but today was the first time. We only had a few bites of the food, didn't ask for a refund and just left. Honestly the cook was so intimidating and mean we were afraid he would have taken his anger out on the staff. Two thumbs down. read more

Wow,wow,wow, we drove 1 and half hours from the bay to have lunch. We live in Reno Nv, and I would drive from Reno to eat here again. Our party had everything on the lunch menu, and everything was amazing. I am not a fan of crab, and I even thought the crab sandwich was good. The BBQ was amazing, the best I've had in CA. The service was great the view was awesome. I can't wait to go back. It's definitely worth the drive. read more

We ordered a massive order of Ginochio's for our wedding at a nearby campground in April. We had pulled pork, brisket, ranch beans, and cole slaw. Everything was absolutely perfect. The meat was succulent and tender, well flavored, and nice and hot still when we served it at the campground. The beans were absolutely amazing, I've never had anything like it. So good! We froze a portion of the meat and beans and just enjoyed it now in August and it was still amazing. Highly recommend Ginochios for catering orders, Patty was super helpful and responsive and made it easy for us. read more

Outstanding! Everything was above out expectations. So good. We had the crab sandwich, chowder and tried the warm monkey bread. The sandwich was so rich and decedent with lots of crab. Great chowder with clams and scallops. The monkey bread was so gooey and soft, such a treat. The staff here was stellar! So incredibly kind and thoughtful. The woman who took our order actually had made the monkey bread. Basically I can not wait to go back. Thank you all! read more

Cute little spot right by the water. Breakfast items were pricey. We ended up getting five muffins and coffee to go. Blueberry muffin: 4/5 soft, moist, sweet just how a muffin should be. Bran muffin: 4/5 makes me feel like I am eating something healthy. This was good and moist too. Cheesecake muffin: 2/5 looked good but didn't taste that good. The brown portion tasted like factory made brownies. Cheese part was bland and just not good. Pass on this. Coffee: as good as the stuff you can make at home. read more

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The tastiest Italian food in the area hands down! Ravioli is to die for! Chef and staff are great people and always very welcoming. read more

We love the sheltered patio and views of the water. We had fish tacos and nachos. Both were great and the nachos were HUGE! We shared them between the two of us and still took some home. We had a drink called Sea Pop that i had never had before and it was delicious! The day after I couldn't find my little dog crate. I emailed the restaurant and after a little back and forth they told me they found it. Then there was the question of how do I get it as I live almost two hours away. Well turns out one of the owners (I'm guessing) Patty was heading out to my area and she hand delivered it to my door!! With a WHOLE case of Sea pop!!!!!!! I mentioned I liked it and if she was going to mail the crate back to me maybe I could buy some of the soda from her. Well, she took it one step further and hand delivered it. So incredibly kind and she wouldn't take any money either! This just warmed my heart so much especially because I had a very disturbing exchange with a handyman that cheated me and then here comes another person with huge generosity. She restored my faith in humanity as they say! I love supporting good people and go out of my way to do business with people like the folks at Ginochio's Kitchen. They we so friendly and efficient and the food was great, the drink selection was great, the water views and atmosphere too! Just perfect! Looking forward to a visit next time we're in Bodega Bay. Thank you so much Ginochio's! See you soon.... read more

Tried Ginochio's on our most recent visit to Bodega Bay. We had been to Spud Point Crab Co for their chowder and crab sandwiches a few times previously and thought to try some Bodega chowder somewhere different. Searched "Chowder" and Ginochio's popped up with tons of positive reviews. Ginochio's is easy to find and located on a nice spot near the water. Beautiful views of the Bay and a decent amount of outdoor seating. Home-y decor and the place is clean and well-kept, so that's always a big plus. We ordered the clam and scallop chowder, crab sandwich, fish tacos, monkey bread, and two bottled waters. Total bill before tip was around $75, kinda pricey... Chowder was not bad, but not my favorite. Nice to have the addition of scallops in a chowder but there was a smokey element to the soup that I wasn't into. Just not my taste I suppose since from the reviews lots of others love the chowder. The crab salad sandwich was good. It came on buttered and grilled sliced sourdough bread with a mild cheese as an addition. Not a whole lot of crabmeat but the overall flavor was good. The sandwich came somewhat inexplicably with tortilla chips, which was a mismatched side in my opinion. The fish tacos were kind of generic and bland, nothing very special. Tortilla chips would have been a more fitting accompaniment with the tacos since they came with small sides of guac and pico de gallo (both good). We were really looking forward to the monkey bread for dessert but unfortunately it was not to our tastes. Looked great and it seems to be a customer fave but it doesn't resemble the sweet, cinnamon-y, pull-apart type that I am nostalgic over. This one is salty-sweet and smokey so unfortunately, we weren't into it. After a few bites we figured we gave it a good chance. The addition of bacon should have been a clue to the savory-sweet style, so bad on us. People who like sweet 'n' salty will probably become instant fans. Initially we were going to try the nachos, which looked amazing but a couple that was finishing up their meal as we arrived recommended the tacos. Oh well, when in a seaside locale we're always in the mood for seafood anyway. Seems like BBQ is probably the thing to get here, so if we return, we'll try some "Q" and I'll update my review. But when we're near the ocean seafood is what we crave and tastes even better seaside, so not sure if we'll be back to G's for BBQ anytime soon. Maybe after sampling the chowder at a few more places in Bodega we'll give Ginochio's another go... read more

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In a class in itself. Unlike the other crab sandwiches on the Point, this is made of sliced sourdough bread, grilled, heating the crab and melting the Havarti cheese. Yum! The format made it easier for this old lady to chew. The flavor was traditional with large chunks of crab. The chowder was unique - we were told later it was finished off with Mama's "secret ingredient" - with lots of tender clams and scallops and just enough potatoes to hold it together. I could eat this for every meal. My companions had the Piggy sandwich and were definitely satisfied with the flavor and texture. Since it was my 86th birthday, I ordered a Mimosa. It was OK but not great enough to finish off. The staff (owner's daughter) was super friendly and helpful. As for "ambiance", what more do you need than sitting at an outside table with the view of boats and birds over Bodega Bay? Nature didn't disappoint. You can experience the Sound of Silence. We will definitely be back and will recommend Ginochio's Kitchen to anyone wanting to experience the Bay. read more

Ginochio's Kitchen - Angie and Mom waiting (about 10 minutes) for lunch. - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Clam and scallop chowder was so gooddddd . It was my first time here . They have an outside seating with a nice view . I loved it read more

Ginochio's Kitchen - Clam and scallop chowder - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Some friends of ours recommended this place for a brisket breakfast burrito. Having lived in Texas I'm pretty particular about brisket. But I'm going to be honest with you! This was terrific. The burrito was large. Too large for me to eat the whole thing in one sitting. The service was friendly and hometown type of service. Because we got here early and they weren't busy yet, the owner's daughter Alicia at the time to point out some of the special things in the area including a tree across the way with a pair breeding bald eagles. Was kind of like going to someone's house and have breakfast. Will definitely come back here every time we pass through! read more

Outstanding bowl of clam chowder. Grandma's recipe apparently and it surely hit the spot 10 out of 10.

Everything was delicious, the wine, the food, all of it! I'm definitely going back. The service was excellent too.

Came in Saturday around 10:50 and they quit service breakfast at 11, luckily my husband and I were able to sneak in 2 beef brisket burritos, a piece of monkey bread, and some mimosas. We sat out in the patio with a gorgeous view of the marina. Mimosas were 16oz and delightful, the monkey bread was epic, so good we got 2 more pieces to go, and the burritos were gigantic; the beef brisket juicy and eggs fluffy! Can't wait to visit again, very hospitable staff, great affordable meals and clean environment and views! read more

Delicious clam and scallop chowder and fish tacos! Always fresh ingredients. Perfect for an overcast day on the coast with a beautiful view of the water and marina Our favorite place for lunch in Bodega Bay! read more

So good! We had crab sandwich, fishi tacos and clam chowder. All were excellent, great flavors and heavy on the dish. Beats fish n chips anyway Clean,nice view of the bay. Both inside and outside seating. read more

We got the Big Papa Platter for $30. They say it "easily feeds two" but I think it had enough meat for four. They were out of ribs so we got ball tip. It was like thick slices of roast beef. My husband said he'd enjoy it on a sandwich but I was disappointed by the lack of smoke penetration into the dense cut. The pulled pork was dry and the brisket was practically jerky. Driest brisket I've had in years. The "crusty bread" that comes with the platter was actually a hamburger bun cut in half. A single pickle cowered beneath the mounds of meat. The coleslaw was perfect. Along with the view, it was the highlight of the meal. read more

Ginochio's Kitchen - Big Poppa Platter - Seafood Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Great food, service and scenery!! Breakfast burritos and tri tip sandwiches are delicious!!! Worth the drive and a must when u are in Bodega Bay!! read more

This was one of the worst places I have gone to. We were visiting Bodega Bay for a day trip and, based on the restaurant's website, we were looking forward to a nice lunch in a nice restaurant. What a flippin' disappointment! What we got was a two-bit hole in the wall place, grimy, and a staff with attitude. Unlike the website description, instead of sitting down to a nice table, we had to place our order at a counter. The menu was up on the wall. I placed my order, was given a "buzzer" device and told I could pick a table under the orange umbrella on the patio. My family ordered after me and we all found our table under the orange umbrella. When my device buzzed, I went to get my lunch. The staff had combined my order with my family's order by putting 2 trays together on the counter. I didn't know this and didn't find out until the lady who took my order explained to me what she had done. Okay - but I'm trying to hand over the buzzer but no one was taking it. There was no place on the counter to put it. The woman with the long brown hair asked me where the other buzzer was. I told her that I would get it but I had to make 2 trips - I can't carry 2 full trays. She kept asking where the other buzzer was. I just left her behind the counter fuming about not getting her other buzzer back; she didn't even bother to take mine. I found myself telling her that we were new, we've never been to this place before and we don't know the protocols. And, based on what I've experienced so far, you will never see us again - and we haven't even eaten yet. With the exception of the seafood chowder, the food was mediocre at best. The fish tacos were dry and too salty; we paid $20.00 for a hot dog on a bun. And the attitude we got with our order made this a bad experience. To the owners: You're not as good as you think you are. Lose the attitude and update your website to reflect what you truly are: a little hole-in-the-wall joint with bad attitudes and mediocre foods, not an elegant dining establishment. By the way, I hope you found the 2 buzzers that we left for you. To visitors: Ignore this place. It's more for locals than tourists. Go to The Tides Restaurant instead. At least you'll get good service, good food, and without the snarky attitude. read more

One of the better clam chowder I have had around the SF Bay Area. The clam and scallop chowder has a smoky taste and perhaps a touch of wine? I usually like a more creamy chowder and this chowder has less cream than how I would like it but I found myself eating spoonful after spoonful after spoonful and finishing the entire bowl! Great chowder. I had the monkey bread which had bacon. It taste like eating pancake and bacon but in one bite and just a little drier that a pancake. The brisket sandwich has a tender smoky sweet brisket with soft bread. I don't favor fresh onions on sandwiches but it's a good complement to this sweet brisket. The place is clean and the staff are very friendly. The shared restroom is very clean. Outdoor seating is available. Will definitely return to eat here again. read more

Just a couple of vege options, but we liked it very much. The owner was happy to explain the vege options. They greeted my dog and we sat on the patio. It was relaxing on a Sunday afternoon in late February. The people here are accommodating and friendly. Good food and service. read more

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Spent three days in Bodega Bay sampling the food. This was our least favorite restaurant. View of the bay enclosed in glass was nice, but food was not great. Nachos, while full of cheese which was nice, was way too smoky with the brisket and the chipotle sauce. Fish tacos were super bland and also not good. read more

This place is a hidden gem. We come to bodega Bay every few months and found this place today. The piggy brisket sandwich is incredible. I'd drive 3 hours just for that. The fish tacos are lovely just a little bland on the actual fish flavor. Mimosa was a cherry on top. Can't wait to come back. read more

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I had a beef brisket sandwich which was delicious and pulled pork was good. The person taking order had ZERO personality and rude.

There are not a lot of options for breakfast in Bodega Bay, but I would return to Ginochio's even if there were several. Orders at taken at the counter at this small restaurant situated adjacent to Gourmet au Bay. My wife ordered the cluck and squeal - scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries and a slice of toast. I went for the breakfast bacon burrito that included lots of juicy bacon, scrambled eggs, salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Did I mention juicy bacon? It was a beautiful day so we sat out on the deck enjoying the view of the bay while waiting for our orders to be delivered. Each of us enjoyed our bountiful breakfast fare though I may have sworn off bacon for the remainder of 2019. read more

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First thing, menu board on wall where you order (no table service) had NO prices. We opted to eat on the patio which was very nice. Our Mimosas were good ($12 ea), food ok but expensive. Place clean, oh and clean your own table too! read more

I ordered the Beef Hash with the 12-hour brisket, and my husband ordered the eggs and bacon. My plate came out with what can only be described as days old potato and brisket chunks rehydrated with an entire cup of grease. The only fresh cooked thing on the plate was my eggs. My husbands plate was mediocre at best and all of it cost more than our trip to the grocery store after to get snacks and drinks. Super disappointed with this place. read more

We ate at Ginochio's while on a camping trip to Bodega Bay. WOW! The pulled pork was fabulous and portions huge! The Brisket was the best I've had anywhere in the US I've traveled! Even had to get a pound to freeze and take back to Long Beach with us (and it was great cold and even heated!). A definite YES if you want excellent food, great staff and an amazing chef! Kate Clark Long Beach, CA read more

We ordered 2 breakfast burritos at 9:05am and were advised a 20-25min wait. At 9:55am I checked in with the host about our order and they said "sorry we had a lot of online orders." Our order was given back to us about 2-3min after I asked about our order. The order was wrong. The salsa interestingly enough was not salsa, but pico. The person taking orders was unreasonably rude for the icing on the cake (even gave a 25% tip to start). They lost our business. read more

We wanted to try something new in Bodega Bay so tried Ginochios and were not disappointed. We had friendly, quick service and the food was delicious. I had the crab melt sandwich and my husband had the tri tip and fries. We were both satisfied. We also enjoyed the outdoor setting area. Only complaint was the monkey bread we took home was very dry. read more

We have been meaning to try this place and after going for breakfast this morning - are sad we waited so long. Located in a fairly quiet spot on the water, the view and feel is beautiful. But once you walk in the door, that is where the unbeatable experience starts. We walked in about 9:30 on a Wednesday morning in early November. As we walked up to the front door, we noticed several tables drenched in the sun overlooking the water. A huge plus. When we walked inside, we were very warmly greeted by Alicia ( hope I spelled her name correctly), who is one of the owners. It felt like she genuinely appreciated us being there, and walked us through the simple process, and handed us both menus. I ordered the brisket hash and my wife ordered the "toads in a hole." I have to say, I am fairly picky with hash, and am disappointed frequently, because even though many restaurants say things like "house made," rarely does it taste that way. This one is the exception and absolutely blew me away. The brisket was smoked, very fresh, and in perfect bite sizes - almost like "burnt" ends we all search for at smoke houses. It was outstanding. The potatoes were cut to bite size pieces, and were crispy, yet soft in the center, and almost had a subtle sweetness to them which complimented and contrasted the meat. I ordered eggs over easy on top and to no surprise at this point, were cooked perfectly. My wife loved her meal and I thought the presentation was unique and pretty cool. Although I was overloaded with coffee when I arrived, I ordered a cup, which also comes with free - and I think unlimited re-fills. Again, the little things. So often restaurants serve luke warm coffee of various quality, but this coffee is freshly brewed - very high quality, plenty hot. I loved grabbing a cup for the road on our way out the door. We also ended up with a cup of clam chowder for the road, and after trying theirs, it is nothing like any chowder I've had before. Clams, scallops, maybe a bit of sherry wine - and not loaded with potato's made it simply the best chowder my wife and I have ever had. It is so obviously made from scratch - and scallops are not an inexpensive ingredient. In the days of so many restaurants selling Sysco like pre-made food, this was an authentic exact opposite. Overall, we just loved the place. When you get real homemade food - and brisket for breakfast, with people who treat you like old friends - and a spectacular view, what is better? I admit, I'm actually excited about the next time, and this is my unequivocal, absolute go to place in Bodega Bay, or for that matter, the entire north Bay Area. read more