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Izakaya Gama

4.7 (119 reviews)
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Sesame ice cream
Divya K.

This restaurant is a gem of a place located out of no where in Point Arena. My husband and I were visiting Bryan Preserve and were looking for a place to have dinner. We were glad to have stopped here! They were completely booked for the weekend. So we got seated at the bar seats. We ordered a couple of skewers - pork belly, shisito peppers, shiitake mushrooms, Tsukune. All of them tasted so good. My favs were tsukune and pork belly. We also ordered a lamb stew and ended the day with black sesame ice cream for dessert. The ice cream was amazing with nice taste of sesame along with sourness from raspberry puree. I really liked the ice cream.

Maitake Tempura
Helen J.

Architectural Ambiance Walk into a hush as you step into this perfectly designed and architecturally Complete picture. Tables cut to fit this unique whole. All nicely thought-out details. Flowers and framed forms are focal points for each view. From the Genmaimatcha clear tea pot to the masterfully arranged flowers Artistic simplicity of wood beams and themed ceramic plates and food so eye pleasing. Sunomono nicely garnished with white and dark goma, and a perfectly cooked egg beautifully arranged atop of the "poteto sarada" Maitake tempura new to me, love the flavor, the Karaage a nice surprise with a mild garlic flavor (I love garlic) was very tasty. I wish it had more crunch! Flavors & textures very different when comparing it to my "bachan's" (grandma's) food, it may be regional recipes, either way a tough comparison. I would say 5 stars for design and plating. 3 flavor & texture

Pork belly and shiitake kushiyaki super tasty, shiitake just melt in your mouth
Tee G.

What an incredible restaurant--amazing service, super friendly staff, and food that tastes like pure heaven. Every dish is a festival of flavors; we loved every bite! We followed Nathan's recommendations, and he nailed it with every single one. And the ice cream... unreal. We ended up ordering a second round because it was that good--the flavor and texture were out of this world. If you're anywhere near here, you need to get to Gama ASAP!

Fresh uni
Carolyn K.

If you are looking for Japanese food and sake this is a great place to go, the dishes were all great and very artistically presented. Loved all the items-- the Chawan Mushi, salad, local uni, the mushroom tempura, maguro tuna, and more ! My mom liked her miso soup but it didn't have any tofu. The only thing I noted is that the sales tax is so high in point arena that it's over 11 percent of the bill and you are charged 20 percent service , so combined it is hefty. It shouldn't stop you from going but it's good to be aware.

Sheana D.

This is our third time dining at Izakaya Gama and we love it! Fantastic fresh food, great service and an overall amazing dining experience. We have another reservation on Sunday. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a delicious meal on the coast in Point Arena.

Green tea ice cream with brown sugar sauce and toasted rice
Hannah C.

After driving in the dark (darn daylight savings) to our stay at the Point Arena Lighthouse lodging, I was so happy to see Gama was the only restaurant open in the area at 8PM on a Thursday night. My partner and I were the only people in the entire restaurant and felt incredibly welcomed and cared for by the waitress in a traditional Japanese dress. The warm wooden interior with soft lighting and traditional fish print decor felt very romantic at night. There was bar seating but we chose to sit at a table in the corner. We ordered à la carte and were recommended the salad and karaage since they were larger plates. Their housemade soysauce was incredibly yummy and great with the sweet fresh amberjack sashimi. Karaage and miso black cod were very juicy and tender but not anything amazing. We didn't feel like skewers but still got the Chicken Oyster skewers to try and the skewer was larger & juicier than expected and had a great smoky flavor. I was especially glad we didn't skip dessert as it was my FAVORITE item. The green tea ice cream was thick but not in a gelato way. The brown sugar sauce and toasted rice were the perfect flavor & texture to put on top. We didn't feel like drinking but the sake & wine selection looked very tempting. Overall, everything from the dishes, to the soy sauce, to even the clay soy sauce container felt very intentional and refined. Would definitely come again if I'm passing by or staying around the area!

Cabbage salad is a must!!!
Lindsay P.

On a road trip through Point Arena, we kept hearing about Gama and I'm so glad we went. We grabbed a seat early before the Friday dinner rush (go early if you don't have a reservation). The cabbage salad was light, crunchy, and perfectly dressed! I want that recipe! The skewers were also incredible, full of flavor and cooked just right. It's a cozy, stylish date spot with perfect service. If you're in Point Arena, Gama is absolutely worth the stop.

Potato salad and dessert sake
just-t H.

What a delightful find! We visited Gama last week based on a rec from a local in Gualala and were honestly blown away. This meal was one of the best we've had this year! Service was great at this low-key, small space and everything was delicious. The menu changes frequently, but we tried their chicken karage, fresh corn kariage, Japanese beef curry, black cod collar, potato salad, shishito pepper and pork belly skewers. We would easily order any of these again!

Late August menu - changes frequently
Nathan L.

Wow! Gama achieves everything they've set out to be. It's a causal easy going izakaya with uber high quality ingredients and a very intentional experience throughout. All in a beautiful setting in a small town nestled on the coast. Japan would be proud. The sake and beer selection is exciting. The food pacing was appropriate. The cost is reasonable. And you leave feeling great! Well worth the trip out of the way if you're not from the costal areas. The tebasaki were a revelation.

Beautiful sake that my son chose.
Carol E.

Thank you for another fabulous year of dining with you. Especially on our son's birthday! Usually I take a lot more photos, but we had such a great time that you just have to go and experience it for yourself!

Chawanmushi... absolutely delicious!!!
Suzanne D.

Outstanding restaurant on the Mendocino Coast! Service, room, food are all perfection. California Farm to Table with Japanese preparation. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the experience. Tables require a reservation. You can also eat at the bar. I go to Gama for special occasions and it has always delivered with quality dining. Highly recommended!

Chawanmushi with mushrooms
Suzanne D.

Best food on the Mendocino Coast, hands down! Has the feel of a small Berkeley eatery. Farm to table with Japanese technique. Beautiful room. I've gone twice in the past month and both food and service were consistent for both visits. The Chawanmushi is a standout!

Kaarage
Tracy L.

I didn't see the name of the restaurant in front of the restaurant, but I saw the logo and recognized it. It's a cute restaurant with limited table seating so make sure to get a reservation. Otherwise you might have to wait an hour or two. I got lucky and someone cancelled so I was able to get a bar seating in 10 minutes through a walk in. Once you come in, you'll probably be greeted by the owner. You can tell she's the owner just based on her confident answers and the amount of detail she describes the food with. She knows the sources of the items. I chose to get seated down at the bar area since that had a shorter wait time. The kaarage came with a yuzu aoli sauce and it was fried perfectly. Crispy but still soft and juicy in the middle. The black cod was my least favorite but I still enjoyed the freshness of the fish. I think it was a little too salty for my liking. The sukiyaki had soft wagyu beef with mushrooms and schezwan peppers marinated in yuzu. The peppers gave it a little kick with a burst of yuzu and followed by the numbing oil from the schezwan. The black sesame cheesecake was deliciously creamy and had a citrusy creamy yuzu dipping sauce on the side. Overall I enjoyed my meal, the well-knowledged service, and visiting such a cute restaurant :)

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Hello! Do you offer to-go's or is this dine in only?

Hi! Because our food is best right out of the kitchen, we do not offer takeout.

Hello. Will the restaurant be opened on Sunday 5/25/2025, or is it closed every Sunday? I hope to have my birthday dinner there that day. Thanks in advance!

Hi there! We reopen Sundays starting March 16th. Thank you for celebrating with us!

Do you serve ramen? Which ones?

We have a Ramen Night on the last Sunday of every month. The style of ramen changes according to what we can get seasonally.

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Asahi Sushi & Kitchen - Ninja Roll, Napa Roll (veggie), Ninja Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Gyoza

Asahi Sushi & Kitchen

4.3(110 reviews)
48.8 mi

Asahi in Healdsburg delivers consistent quality. Fresh fish…read more Clean cuts. Proper rice texture. Each piece tastes intentional. Nigiri stands out. Rolls stay balanced and tight. Portions feel right. The space feels calm and comfortable. A definite go too!

This evening's meal was disappointing, especially at this price point. I ordered the omakase…read moretasting menu, and at roughly $175 total, the experience fell short of expectations. The appetizers started the evening on uneven footing. The first course was acceptable, though the vegetables seemed tired, as though they had been pre-sliced the day before. The second appetizer -- boiled fatty eel with cabbage and carrots -- was bland and forgettable. In hindsight, I should have sent it back. The tempura was similarly underwhelming. It felt indistinguishable from what you might receive as part of a lunch special at an average neighborhood Japanese restaurant. At this level, I expect a lighter, more delicate batter with a crisp, almost ephemeral texture. The nigiri was good, though not exceptional. One puzzling choice was the use of chopped scallions on every piece. The piece topped with truffle-infused butter was theatrically seared tableside using an oversized torch that looked like it came from the plumbing aisle at Home Depot. The presentation felt unnecessarily aggressive and distracting; a smaller culinary torch would have been far more appropriate. That said, the ahi tuna itself was outstanding -- probably the best slice of ahi I have ever had, and easily the highlight of the meal. Dessert was another miss: an eggy bread course that tasted as though it had been prepared days earlier and stored under plastic wrap. Oddly, one of my biggest frustrations was the absence of iced tea. Virtually every Japanese restaurant serves iced tea, so its omission felt strangely out of touch. Service was efficient but impersonal. Courses arrived too quickly until I specifically requested more time between dishes. There was little warmth or engagement throughout the evening. I've had excellent meals at Asahi Sushi in the past, which made this experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, this visit did not justify the price, and overall the meal fell far below expectations.

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Masa's Sushi and Appetizer - Chirashi bowl (lunch)

Masa's Sushi and Appetizer

4.2(422 reviews)
82.3 mi
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Went here recently with friends who highly recommended this sushi place. It did not disappoint! So…read more Good. The Aizu Homare Junmai Daiginjo Black Label sake was amazing. Best I've ever had. We had the spicy tuna roll, California roll with real crab, Salmon citrus roll, red dragon roll, McFarland trout sushi, sake salmon sushi, baby snapper sushi, hon maguro sushi and uni for dessert. Best uni I've ever had by far. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the pleasant weather. Wish we lived closer and we will certainly return whenever we are back in the area. Service was exceptional. Shout out to Marvin!

We stopped at Masa Sushi with family after a day of wine tasting in Sonoma, and it was the perfect…read moredinner on the way home. We've actually been here before, which is why we made a reservation this time, we already knew it would be worth it. We ordered several appetizers to share, including the shrimp and scallop dumplings, asparagus gyoza, and a few other small plates. Everything was delicious. For entrees, I ordered the seafood nigiri, while others at the table had the ramen, beef teriyaki, and salmon teriyaki. Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's one of those places where everyone at the table is happy with what they ordered, and the quality has been consistent every time we've visited. Definitely a great stop after a day in wine country.

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Sushi Koshō - Combination set (the dish normally just has California rolls, the chef accommodated by making them into Salmon citrus)

Sushi Koshō

3.7(246 reviews)
58.6 mi
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Full bar
Takes reservations

First time dining here and we loved it. This isn't just sushi--it's an experience. The menu…read morefeatures Japanese and sushi creations that presents expertly crafted flavors, all made with sustainably sourced ingredients. From the vibrant Hamachi Jalapeño to the exquisite Nigiri Set, each bite reflects a dedication to freshness--local produce, premium seafood, and top-tier sushi-grade fish from across the region. It's a beautifully balanced menu that elevates your sushi journey to new heights. They have a wonderful bar that offers sake, inventive cocktails, and even sparkling bubbly water from Suntory Whisky Toki--perfect for toasting unforgettable moments with great company. For a cozy, relaxed vibe, the garden lounge with its large fire pit is the ultimate spot to sit back, sip, and unwind. A heartfelt thank you to Chef Jake Rand for the warm hospitality--here's to memorable bites, sips, and conversations. Cheers! And shoutout to Lisa for joining us--what a special evening!

Favorite sushi and poke place in Sebastopol by far. The fish is always fresh and delicious. Great…read moremiso soup and fantastic seaweed salad, too. They use a variety of seaweeds, and don't use the fake green dye to color it. One of my favorite orders is the Chirashi bowl; if you're up for a slight splurge, it's definitely worth trying, and you get an assortment of fish & eel. Ambiance is nice for casual or date night. Has indoor and outdoor seating options.

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