This cafe gives character, and I love it! There isnt a bathroom, or cell service, or wifi... but…read morehonestly thats part of the charm. Instead, you get an amazing patio space that overlooks the river with delicious food. So honestly it forces you to disconnect and take it all in (and also hold your bladder, plan accordingly). There's also a nice shop next door The chowder is my favorite so far: not very heavy but full of flavor and large chopped clams finished with a bit of fat (butter and oil). It has a deep herbaceousness which really adds to the chowder. I also had the rainbow sandwich which was full of flavor and fresh veg. The coffee was also solid!

Food was tasty, but the view is literally to die for…read more They have pastries, coffee drinks. I think I had avocado toast. It's of local ingredients. Service was with a smile.

My friend told me about this cute coffeehouse and Israeli kitchen in the forest and said I had to…read moretry! It's right off of bohemian hwy, with easy parking and great views. There's a cool skatepark behind it as well. The owners were so friendly and humorous as well. I went on a Sunday morning and it wasn't incredibly busy around 11:30am. Enjoyed my hot vanilla latte in a coffee mug which are all different designs. I had the barekas. The babka roll was not very fresh so that was my only negative. I'll definitely go back.

We had the Shakahuka , Burekas , alsaka Special and the pita , the food was amazing great vibe and…read moregood service

Located off of highway 1 next to an RV park. This cute cafe makes delicious drinks. There are a few…read moretables outside if you wanted to stay and eat. We opted to order and take our drinks to go. I ordered the iced honeycomb matcha latte and my friend ordered the iced salted maple latte. Both were delicious perfect start to the day. I would come here again to try their seasonal drinks!

Really wanted to like this place more than we did. They had some good teas, and the avocado toast…read morewas pretty good. The bummer is that there aren't any bathrooms, so we had to drive a few mins down the road to use the restroom. Also, no wifi and no outlets. In a touristy place such as Bodega Bay, these things make a big difference on how much more money and time we could potentially spend there.

I had my apprehensions as this place is so remote and isolated. Can the food be good? Can they get…read moregood staff this far from everything? Well, my concerns went out the door upon having an evening drink at the bar and then dinner. It was so good that I decided we should come for dinner the following night as well. It is good to make a reservation. The restaurant is rustic, "woodsy" and very casually comfortable. The wait staff is awesome. They are friendly, professional and very attentive. Both nights was a delight, and we enjoyed chatting and getting to know them. The first night I had the Pt Reyes oysters. They were fantastic. Firm, succulent and delicious; bathed in a light mignonette and tarragon. Perfect! For my main course I had the Summer Vegetable Pasta. It was equally delicious. The pasta was fresh, al dente and bite size. All of the accompaniments, including artichoke pieces, were spot on and blended perfectly for an excellent meal. I was quite satisfied. The next evening I started with the Smoked Rock Cod Rillettes which came on two crostini and made similar to a tuna fish spread. Quite tasty this local fish was a great way to start the meal. After I chose to have the Pork Tenderloin. It was so tasty, moist and delicious. I had it medium rare and that was just right for me. The sauce with it was a great addition, plus the pickled apple, greens and bacon. YUM! Both truly delicious, enjoyable meals. Having a glass of wine for both dinners was just right and they have a nice selection. As for the bar the mixologist bartender was right on his game. I had a Manhattan on the rocks. It was so smooth and just the right mix. Ed had a Bourbon Sour and was quite content. I would gladly eat here again. It is a bit pricey but the value was definitely there.

So probably about four years ago I got to sample this amazing chowder at the North Coast wine event…read morein Santa Rosa. I was blown away, and I never forgot about it.. Now that we're on the Sonoma coast quite often I wasn't quite ready for a sit down, so I decided to take the chowder to go. According to the hostess, the bar staff would take my to go order. So I probably sat at the bar for I want to think about five minutes before I was even acknowledged that's very disappointing. it really gives you a dismissive feeling when other guests are being intended. I'm not talking about a large group 4 down to two people, and I honestly felt ignored. Any way I waited patiently and was finally asked if I could be helped so I said yeah I wanna place it to go order. I'm kind of driving down the road and I just wanna take it to go. That was no problem. I wandered around the property,which is really lovely while I waited for my chowder. My receipt came to approximately $37 for my to go order of only two servings of chowder. I served it that evening, along with a salad and some filet mignon in the comfort of our own accommodations. While the flavor was whatever I remembered, it was a great flavor. It's rich and it's definitely comfort food. However, the potatoes were all raw basically uncooked not at all what I would expect for a seafood chowder. While the potatoes should be not mushy, these were just nearly raw. After the anticipation of looking forward to enjoying and sharing this dish, I feel pretty disappointed. So I can cross this one off my foodie bucket list. Been there done that was just OK. #coastkitchen

We had a fantastic time here at the Rivers End. We came in to celebrate my mother's birthday and…read morethe setting is beautiful r, we did make sure to come in right before sunset, and it was spectacular. We ordered pasta and of course could not pass up on the Elk special dish. It was a nice treat to know they have locals special menu available as well, so we also enjoyed oysters. Overall would definitely be returning and can't stop raving about this hidden gem.

Wish I had known a couple of details before planning my anniversary dinner here…read more This place is known for epic views, naturally we wanted a table with a view so I called a week in advance to request just that. The woman I spoke to said she would put it in her notes and that specific tables are not able to be held. She assured me we would have a good spot so I took her word for it. This was our first time coming here and its an hour drive. There is very minimal parking. We were lucky to get a spot as someone was leaving. We were seated at the worst table this place has to offer, right at the entrance to the bar and kitchen, in a narrow walkway, there is a window for one person to look out of and the other seat is looking into the kitchen as the table is positioned halfway in the middle of a window, so one side is against a wall and a view of the kitchen. The busy waitstaff was coming in and out quickly from both areas and walking past us with plates and such, it was chaotic at best. It felt almost insulting to be seated here as we had made a request well in advance to celebrate our anniversary which was also not acknowledged. Another party was just leaving so I was able to request to move. We were then seated at a 2 top table just outside of the atrium with a direct view thru a window of another 2 top table on the other side of the glass so when you go to look out the window its like you are staring at the people at the table thru the glass partition. We were so deflated by this whole seating situation. I say all of this to point out that if you are a party of 2 there is barely any tables with a clear view for both people so keep that in mind! If you have a party of 4-6 you have a much better chance of a better table. Really wish I had known that!!! The interior was nice enough but lacking the romance and ambiance I had hoped for, can we get some candles or flowers on the tables? Seems like an obvious detail overlooked. As far as the menu we were a bit underwhelmed by the offerings, there is a prefix menu and a small menu adjacent with minimal options like lamb and elk or vegetarian.... Probly should have looked at that before making this reservation but I had heard how amazing it was so I just took a chance. Although the choices were limited we enjoyed everything we ordered, food and drinks. Our waitress was nice and did a good job for us overall but definitely was more attentive and informative to the group adjacent to us which was a bit disappointing. Again this was a celebratory dinner and it just fell short for us in that way as it was not acknowledged Our tab was a little over 300$ portions were modest although tasty. I enjoyed the drinks and desert the most. To sum it up, I wont be going out of my way again to come back here. If I found myself in the area I might enjoy stopping in for a drink and dessert. Id say a solid 2.5 stars

Really fun spot along the coast / river / HWY 1. Beautiful views, charming atmosphere, and…read morephenomenal comfort / American style food. We had the burger, chowder and fish tacos; all really good. Family and I stopped along our way to the coast and ate lunch. Really happy we stopped by. Will definitely be back!

Thank you for an amazing afternoon Jilly! It's was so great to meet you and the chef yesterday! The…read moreservice here is OUTSTANDING!! Jilly is a fantastic woman who gives to everyone around her, and we are lucky that she chose a restaurant to run so she can share her love with even more people!! The location is a beautiful picturesque place on the edge of the Russian River, and there is a great patio that you can bring your pup to while you're dining! Now let's get to the best part: the FOOD!! The fries are so crispy and delicious because they are fried in tallow instead of toxic soybean oil! We both got the Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and everything about them was delicious. The meat was tender and not fatty, the cheese was melty and generous, and the produce was fresh! We can't wait to comeback again when we are in the area. Thank you for a wonderful visit, my Mom and I had a fabulous time!

This place is such a little gem of a spot!! We came for the weekend to Duncan mills camping club…read morewith our friends who are members there. We walked over to this place every day, sometimes 2x a day!! Everything we had is amazing. It's such a cute , cozy, warm vibe in there and the outdoor deck area is big with lots of tables/umbrellas and chairs and great for the kids!!! I got the iced mocha every time and it's one of the best I've had. The perfect coffee to chocolate ratio!!! We got cinnamon rolls one morning and they were absolutely fabulous. Mouth watering!! Came one night for pizza dinner!!! We got two personal sizes (2 toppings each) and it fed our family of four! The pizza was absolutely delicious!!! Everything we tried here during our trip was perfection! Staff were always nice and friendly and it was a quick walk to the camping club! This place was awesome and we can't wait to come back again some time!!!

Great coffee, great food, great service, great vibes…read more I love stopping by here whenever I'm in town. It's usually packed and very busy, but they crank out the drinks really fast. I've tried a few pastries and their pizza too and it's all very delicious. I definitely recommend checking out Gold Coast if you're ever in town!

My family and I have been to Duncan Mills a million times over the years, but only just stopped at…read morethe Cape Fear Café for the first time on our latest trip, and we are sure glad we did. The atmosphere and the breakfast we ordered were both great. They had big selection of tasty things to choose from including a great selection of Benedicts. Also, they had a lovely patio to dine on, when the weather is being cooperative. Duncan Mills is always worth a stop and this great little diner makes it even better. Highly recommended.

You know when you walk into a place and know, just from how you're greeted that your food is going…read moreto be good? That's this place. Who has a spotless dining room and fresh cut calla lillies in the off season? This place. If you want attentive staff, food that is honestly better than is logical given the locale and well priced to boot? This is the place. My steak was well cooked, and well seasoned. My salad was prepared exactly to spec and my dressing was tart and bright. My clam chowder was built for rainy weather and foggy nights (upon my writing, this is one.). Give this place your time. You won't regret it!

They have a DELICIOUS crab roll. My friend also loved their lobster roll…read more This is a super casual spot so there's only outdoor seating. You can find some spots that are sheltered to block out some of the sun, and there are plenty more out in the open spots if you're looking for a more sunny experience. We appreciated the nod to Bodega Bay's claim to fame in their name.

We hit this spot right at the peak of lunchtime. When we got in line at the little window, there…read morewas only one other person in front of us, but we felt rushed to order, as if we were expected to know the menu like locals. There was a bit of a wait for our party of 5 to get our food, but that just allowed us to take in the immaculate, picturesque views of the surrounding hills and ocean a bit longer. The food itself was hot and hit the spot--we got the fish and chips, a corn dog, and a seafood roll (they offer both a lobster roll and a crab roll served on a nice, buttery toasted bun with fresh chives). The only real limitation with the menu is that they do not have many drink options to choose from. There is a lot of seating available, so we managed to snag a great outdoor table. There were also a lot of birds hanging around, which got my dog super excited, and it was really fun to watch. It is great that this is a dog-friendly restaurant, and they even provide dog bowls out on the deck. However, the water in the bowls was absolutely filthy, and the staff didn't seem too bothered by it when it was noticed. The surrounding area adds a lot to the visit, with a kite and candy shop nearby and a cute grocery deli across the street. The food and views are great, making it a highly recommended lunch stop despite a few minor drawbacks.

We never been so we called to make sure they were open since it is just starting opening camping…read moreseason. Their hours are on winter hrs currently so call ahead. Our server was friendly & courteous and friendly. Their fish & chips were amazing! Love their lemon ice tea. The ambiance was friendly & locals go here as well. This a definite place to stop & enjoy the scenery & food.

In this small coastal town of Jenner, there's not much options for lunch. After hiking nearby,…read moreOcean cove is a good place to stop in for some lunch! It wasn't busy at all, there is indoor and outdoor seating. Service was excellent and we were given personalized WiFi codes. Feeling famished, we ordered the burger and the cod tacos. Food was quick, well prepared and delicious. With the wood ceilings, old school rustic vibes with blaring country music, it feels like you're dining in a cabin. A lovey place to stop for lunch on the coast to recharge!