Every once in a while, I go to a restaurant that knows how to do it. This was one of those places…read more It's not the fanciest place, but it's perfect for a fishing town. They have seating inside and outside. My mother had been craving fried oysters so I took her here. For some reason, not many places have fried oysters. I think this was the only place in the Bodega Bay area. Not sure why that is. Anyway, the oysters were 5 stars for my mom. They came with a dipping sauce. I think it was the garlic aioli. I ordered the chicken sandwich special that comes with chipotle aioli. I traded that for the garlic aioli. It was loaded with thin slices of chicken breast. I'm not sure what type of bread they used, but it was perfect for the sandwich. When we first ordered, it was Ash who took our order. He's so energetic and friendly. He is part of what makes this place special. They have an attention to detail and service that reminds of the Garden Cafe in San Rafael. I will be back even though I have to drive all the way from Novato. :)

Lunch at Fisherman's Cove was great start to a weekend road trip!…read more Driving oceanside, you can't help but want a crab sandwich and fish and chips. That's what my boyfriend and I ordered, and were satisfied (not to mention fueled for our hike that afternoon). I agree with other reviews that say it's pricey for what you get, but you'll still have a satisfying meal. The crab sandwich is real fresh, I kinda wish they toasted the bread, but would still recommend it. It came with a few slices of carrot that seemed random IMO, but still ate it. Also, you can't go wrong with the fish and chips! Service was straight-forward - you order and pay at the counter, then take your number to seat where your food is delivered. Most people were sitting outside on the benches, which is where you wanna be, especially on a sunny day with a view of the water. But there are also chairs and tables inside. Parking can be tight around here. The lot outside the restaurant is very small, and the street/back parking signs can be confusing. (There were cars parking in zones clearly marked with "No Parking" signs.)

After many years of passing by the busy lot for Fishetarian, I finally stopped in for an early…read moredinner, 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.

Very popular spot and great location with a view! Came with friends and was recommended this spot…read more 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.

We loved this place!…read more We were in Bodega Bay for a couple of days. Ate at Fisherman's Cove for lunch one day. Then came here for lunch the next day. The two restaurants are nextdoor to each other by the harbor. There's street parking - the parking lots are limited so we just parked in the street instead. Spud Point is casual. You wait in the line and order at the window. Then they bring the food out to you. There are some picnic tables and sunshades out front. Very easy and no pretense here! Here's what we ordered: Italian sourdough French bread $5 Red chowder $10 White chowder $10 2 crab sandwiches $20 each Albacore tuna sandwich $11 When ordering the bread, make sure you get some butter. The bread was absolutely delicious with crusty exterior and chewy inside. Perfect accompaniment with the chowder! We loved though New England white chowder. The Manhattan red chowder was fine, but we barely had half of it and took the rest home. The crab sandwich was great too! Tuna sandwich was good! There are other foods for sale at the order window - bags of chips, Crustable sandwiches. Can't wait to come back here! Wish I had the cooler with me to buy live crabs!!! BTW, I didn't see a bathroom here. But Fisherman's Cove (nextdoor) has one. It's just one unisex bathroom so there's a long line!

My husband and I are from San Francisco, and we've always loved visiting Bodega Bay and Tomales…read moreBay. Spud Point Crab Company used to be one of our favorite stops, especially for their clam chowder. I've tried many clam chowders across California, and for a long time, I thought theirs was the best. Unfortunately, our recent visit last weekend was very disappointing. The clam chowder was not the same--it tasted average at best, and I would honestly rate it a C-. Even more disappointing was the $20 crab sandwich. The portion was extremely small--about the size of chicken teeth) and it was served on what looked like a hot dog bun. For that price, I expected a more generous portion and at least a decent, fresh, high-quality bread. I've never seen anything like this in the Bay Area, especially at that price point. It's really sad to see such a big drop in quality from a place we used to enjoy so much.

Cute place to visit when heading to the coast! They have a little bit of everything from candies,…read morecheese, sauce, and various essentials. I like the little gift store with the various shells, lotions and trinkets.

Super overpriced and under performing. Used to eat here as a kid years ago before the major…read moreremodeling (go back 50+ years) and their red clam chowder was gold standard. Now it's a fancy tourist trap. The clam chowder now is the white New England style which I don't care for. Their Seafood Chowder last time I was there was the red and was very good. But that's been some years ago and for all I know they don't offer it anymore and if they do it's probably $20 a bowl. Sure you get a nice view of the harbor in the dining room but not worth what you pay for expensive mediocre food.

Normally we go to the Fisherman next door, but we heard that the $21.00 crab sandwich was amazing…read more So we took a drive to see how amazing it was. You should be ashamed of yourselves for charging guests $36.00 for food that is flavorless. I bought a medium size cup of Clam chowder for 12.00 and what we got was Potato Milk soup. One bite and I took it back to the counter. Nobody greeted me for 8 minutes. When I was finally approached, I asked the owner if he tasted the soup as it had no clams, and no flavor. He said maybe they didn't stir it and ge proceeded to get me a new cup. Again we tried it and yet again Potato Milk soup. The $ 21.00 Crab sandwich was really 1 oz spread out on Toasted sourdough with 1 piece of lettuce, 2 slices of tomato. This tasted like a B.L.T without the bacon. Mayo overpowered any taste of crab. The highlight was the$ 4.00 frozen fries. They were served hot, perfectly seasoned and just the right amount. We won't be coming back, we will stick to The Fisherman next door.

10 stars! Go here immediately. The line will be long but WELL worth it. Great location for the…read morefamily before or after a day at the beach!

Great store on Highway 1!…read more Parking lot has a beautiful view of the ocean! Easy parking did us. There were a few open spots. They pack a lot into this smallish store. Fresh fruit & veggies, packaged goods. We couldn't find prices on some of what we were buying so we brought them to the register to ask. And some prices on the shelves were old. It's It ice cream sandwich for $3.49. Calypso lemonade for about the same price. Box of Mike & Ike's has 99 cents on the shelf but it was $3 or something. They take ApplePay so that makes it easy!

Apple Pay accepted, ATM inside as well…read more Such a good spot to stop by for sandwiches/snacks and super fast service. Seems like a lot of locals come here versus tourists. The turkey club was amazing, simple and perfect. The bacon was def thick and added that salty goodness to the sandwich. Ask for extra condiments maybe? The ham and Brie was toasted and just so warm and comforting

You MUST try their amazing BBQ options!! Pulled pork perfection, brisket and ribs are all no joke!…read moreThese folks know what they're doing and they do it with love and bomb BBQ sauce! Clam and scallop chowder in a bead bowl makes for a great day at Bodega Bay. Owner Alicia is a local gem of a human and takes pride serving up family recipes to indulge in. More locals should patronize as they truly depend on tourists but when is midweek and not a slamming weekend, come support this awesome delicious casual dining with your dog on the chill patios. Great place great people. During restaurant week they topped over 100 crab sandos to very happy folks! With no shortage of clam chowder around, the offerings at Ginochio's stand out and truly deserve more than 5 stars!!!! You're welcome in advance! This place effin rocks my palate and will impress yours. All meats can be sold by the pound as well so bring some home or to your hotel, everything packs well for a picnic at the beach or a late night when everything is closed!! Sorry no photos this time- we ate too fast ;)

Well, I must say, Ginocchio's kitchen has a great great location!…read moreMy 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.

My wife and I stopped by yesterday and ordered a dozen oysters, clam chowder, garlic fries with…read morecrab and a fish sandwhich. Everything was very very good but the fish sandwich was one of the best that I have had. The fish was cooked and seasoned perfectly and served on a very fresh and soft roll. Oysters were very fresh, clam chowder was very good and the garlic fries with fresh crab are definitely worth a try. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the prices are very reasonable. We plan on heading back here to eat before we leave and getting some crab to bring home. If you are in or near Bodega Bay I would definitely check out Anello Family Crab & Seafood!

The BEST CLAM CHOWDER I have EVER had! The chunkiest clams and plentiful! A meal in itself. The…read morechowda is perfectly seasoned. I'm a clamchowda-holic and always on the lookout for the best chowders from west-to-east coast: LA to SD to the famous Fisherman's Wharf in SF to Boston to NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Houston to Seattle. I would rate it Michelin Star if I could! Amazing staff, service, and chill coastal ambiance ....where the locals go. So which means, it's the best in town obviously. I have met the entire family working together at the restaurant every time I go. I am honestly bummed to announce this publically, because now that everyone knows, I will have to wait in-line for hours. However, as a registered nurse for more than a decade, I believe in positive recognition for exceptional work wholeheartedly - to inspire and establish a great team and community with positive energy driving to success with fiery passion head-on!

So friggin good!!! Old school fish and chips! No fuss, no muss, just good! Service is quick! Folks…read moreare friendly. Food is HOT! Place is clean, comfortable and zero fancy. We've tried a lot of the fish joints nearby and The Boat House is 100% the best one. Fish and chips is excellent! Philly cheesesteak is surprisingly VERY good. God I hate to recommend it because I don't want it to get over run with people but dang it's so good!!!

About 15 years ago, my parents would hop on the Harley and ride around here, they would always stop…read moreat The Boat House. It's a tradition of mine to come to the area once a year, go on a hike, walk the beach, (even if cold) and stop by here for lunch before I head home. My favorite thing is the calamari and fries. Squirt some lemon and malt vinegar and you've got yourself a meal. I haven been by recently, but I might make the drive up, because I'm craving it now. Yes, I'm definitely driving up in the morning. The staff are friendly and it's such a small unique place to enjoy lunch.

Amazing sandwiches!! A very cosy vibe, they make you feel like family. And did I say amazing…read moresandwiches!

This store has a magnificent array of items, both useful and exotic…read more What I primarily wanted to review though was the customer service. Every last employee was so friendly and kind and helpful and seemed genuinely happy to be there.