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    Ginochio's Kitchen

    4.3 (490 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mimosa while we wait for our order. Yum!
    Shelly S.

    Stopped in for lunch at one of our faves and ordered the nachos, fish tacos and monkey bread (to-go). Of course, EVERYTHING was fantastic!! Also, service was amazing and very down to earth. Dog friendly and great views. Worth the stop. Mimosa's are also on point.

    Beans & Brisket!!!! (YUM)
    Chelon C.

    How surprising to get amazing BBQ in a seaside town!! In an area with seafood aplenty, it's nice to have a little something different! The brisket was yummy and tender, the ribs were delicious and the beans with brisket were out of this world :P the only qualm I had was the coleslaw wasn't as flavorful as I like it to be, so I'll just skip that next time. :) The outdoor patio was nice to eat on and the service was great! Cool place!

    Pulled pork sandwich and beans
    Veronica A.

    The food was delicious. The customer service was friendly and efficient. The establishment is quaint and cute. They have outdoor seating which was awesome. Their bathrooms were clean.

    Huge mimosa ($12)
    Lisa W.

    I've been wanting to check out this cafe for a while now and today was the day. I liked that we could order at the window. This is not a vegetarian friendly place- nachos seem to be the only option. The prices are fair and the portions generous. It was a gorgeous day so we took in the sun and dined on their patio with a view. My son had the brisket sandwich- plenty of meat on it and he said it was tasty. I had the fish tacos- they were full with a lot of fish although the fish was a bit dry. I ordered a mimosa and let me tell you it could have been shared with two other people. I do not day drink much so ended up asking my son to drive us home. I'd like to return and try their breakfast menu sometime.

    Christina M.

    Great friendly spot to enjoy some delicious chowder and barbecue. Lots of parking and plenty of seating with tons of options to enjoy the beautiful view. Friendly staff feel like you're right at home with great recommendations of their yummy menu. The clam chowder is full of clams and scallops great flavor just the right creaminess

    Pam M.

    The server was friendly. She was cheerful. I got the breakfast sandwich. It had egg, bacon and cheese. It was very filling and tasty. My friend had the clam chowder. She said it was delish and very creamy We sat outside. It was a beautiful day.

    Jim M.

    Another amazing experience at this gem that is 'Smokin on the Coast' - wonderful views of the bay, friendly and wonderful people who are passionate about their food, and AMAZING FOOD!

    Smoked beef brisket Moo sandwich. Clam & scallop chowder with oyster crackers.
    Rubyanna V.

    First time visiting the Bodega area. After seeing their menu online I was interested in stopping by to check it out. The staff was friendly and the food was ready in a timely manner. I enjoyed their smoked beef brisket Moo sandwich and their clam & scallop chowder. I do recommend this little spot for a quick lunch and a nice view of the bay. They offer indoor and outdoor seating.

    Monkey bread with bacon
    George C.

    Came to bodega bay and camped overnight and then went clamming at low tide. We were hungry after an early morning and needed to grab a quick bite as we made our way back to South Bay to process all the clams we got. You order at the counter and then wait for the food to come out. They have plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. Brisket breakfast burrito 5/5 - the star of the show. Not only is the burrito gigantic, the brisket is actually really tender as well. I don't think the burritos here get enough love but I would highly recommend it but make sure to come hungry!! Monkey bread - 4/5 - really large piece of monkey break for $8 and they heat it up for you which is nice. It includes some bits of bacon to give a sweet and salty bite Definitely want to come back again next time I'm in bodega bay for a breakfast burrito!!

    Danielle O.

    Small shack like location with around only 3 tables but great for take out! Closes a bit early so good for lunch or a late lunch/early dinner. Ordered the crab sandwich 5/5 crispy butter bread, delicious crab salad and perfectly paired cheese. Husband got the piggy (bbq pork) sandwich and gave it a 5/5 for taste but it is a wet sandwich so his bun was a little soggy by the time we got it home.

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    Robert C.

    Well, I must say, Ginocchio's kitchen has a great great location! My wife and I went in on a Saturday afternoon about an hour before closing. We were greeted right away and we placed our order. My wife ordered the crab sandwich which was quite expensive at $28 and I ordered the fish tacos. We initially went for the clam chowder, but decided to order something different. The crab sandwich was very good, but could've been better if the bread wasn't toasted so much on the outside. The fish tacos were a bit dry but had plenty of fish. I'm always in search for fish tacos as good as the ones at Zazzle's in Petaluma! Unfortunately, they closed a while back and I haven't found fish tacos as good since! I think we will come back and try the breakfast next time.

    Crab sandwich & chowder
    Jade C.

    We came here after whale watching and it was a recommendation from our captain. The brisket nachos were the recommendation so naturally we did not order It's a cute restaurant located at the base of the fishing port. Lots of parking and outdoor restrooms. They have both indoor and outdoor seating but if sit near the window it's the perfect sun spot if there's any humans/cats. They have local beer and they're known for their bacon monkey bread. Still haven't tried that either. The winning ticket here is the clam and scallop chowder. I would consider myself a self appropriated clam chowder connoisseur and this is the BEST chowder I've ever had in my life. They also have a wicked crab sandwich that is nestled between two buttery pieces of toast. The owner is amazing. So kind and she has the best recommendations. They smoke their brisket for 14+ hours.

    Clam chowder, so thick and yummy Had it in a Bread Bowl as well, $3.50 extra

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    Food was ok, service was fast. Overpriced for what I got but decent option for the area.

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    9 months ago

    Great place. Just avoid the fish tacos. Bland with no flavor at all. But the other stuff is great. Great vibe.

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    Fantastic crab sandwich and super friendly staff! I always come here when I'm in the area.

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    I'm not a fan of the lack of cleanliness. It grossed me out so much that I didn't even eat my food.

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    Ask the Community - Ginochio's Kitchen

    What is the crab mixed with for the crab sandwich? Can you get it not mixed with anything? Thank you!

    Hi! It has a small amount mayonnaise, lemon and green onion to hold it together in the sandwich. Sorry we do not serve it alone. It is local Dungeness Crab!

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