We were ready for a drive to Stinson Beach on a beautiful sunny Sunday. We decided to stop at the Parkside because it was close walking distance to the beach. We chose to sit outside with umbrellas, picnic tables and benches. I ordered the HASH breakfast with scrambled eggs and my fellow traveler ordered mussels. We were both surprised how good both orders were! The hash was a mixture of grilled chicken and root vegetables Cooke just right and topped with pesto sauce. The scrambled eggs and outstanding toast were served on the side. Yum! I enjoyed every bite and was really more than I usually eat at midday. The mussels were in a creamy tomato based sauce...spicy and delicious with grilled bread for dipping as the mussels began to disappear and the sauce revealed. It was a nice surprise to later walk the beach with full stomachs and appreciate the incredible views on a sunny day along the Marin coast! read more

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Stopped here and wanted to get a bite to eat but imagine my surprise when they serve slices of pizza but they don't have the ability to heat them up to serve warm. They looked good but $8 for a slice of cold pizza, that's probably been sitting all day, doesn't sound too appetizing. Ambience is nice and beachy , since it's right outside Stinson Beach. They also had pastries that looked good but we just got coffee here. Coffee was good. read more

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Horrible experience. I ordered the New York strip steak medium rare and it was medium well almost. I didn't want to send it but I did. I was nice to the staff, they took the plate back. It came back overcorrected. It was rare and the fries super hard. I was really hungry coming from the beach and tried eating it but only had half of it. When they asked me if I wanted a box I told the waitress no and that I needed to be honest, it wasn't good. Not the steak. Not the fries. Mind you it was a $49. The waitress said she couldn't comp it or give a discount cause there was no manager there. I was just very disappointed with it all. The place is nice inside but that's about it read more

We were starving after our 7.5 mile Dipsea hike, so Parkside it is! Gorgeous day to sit out on the patio with an umbrella for shade of course. We had super service from everyone we encountered. Our burgers were delicious, hot, made medium rare as we ordered, and served quickly. Large portion of fries too. We will definitely come back anytime we're at Stinson! read more

Parkside Cafe - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

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I had a great experience at Parkside Cafe today. It was my first time there, and everything was excellent. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was exceptional. Our server, Harvy, made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and professional. I really appreciated how well we were taken care of. I would definitely come back and recommend Parkside Cafe to others. read more

It's the only sit down restaurant in the small beachside town and on the expensive side. Some items were reasonably priced but some like Fish Tacos for $32 seemed ridiculously expensive. We had the raw & baked Hog Island oysters ( 3 each for $28) and the Clams & mussels in a white wine garlic broth with garlic toast ($26). The oysters were fresh and tasty. The mussels were not cleaned properly and as such had the typical zoo like odor about them. However the clams were very good and the broth was slurp to the last drop delicious. Excellent service. It's a pretty big restaurant with outside and inside seatings. Outside, you have the option of sitting in the sun or under an umbrella. They also have a walk up window that has to go foods like pizza, burgers and sandwiches at a lower price point. There's a charming little park across the street with benches where you can eat the food and enjoy the day. There's limited parking in front and they were filled when we arrived on a Thursday at about 1 pm. But we found street parking just a few minutes walking away. Happy Eating!! read more

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We stumbled upon this place on our way to Bolinas. An excellent lunch. Skillet vegetables, roasted salmon on vegetables with a very good sauce. The house made Levain bread with pesto on the side was superb. Huge glass of beer ..a generous pour. Strauss softbserve with fresh fruit fir dessert. Pleasant atmosphere. Fun, efficient service. Would return... read more

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They have two separate windows. One is for ordering coffee and pastries. The other one is for food and ice cream. Got a ham egg croissant, which cost nine dollars including tax. This price was pretty outrageous. Also got a milkshake which less than the croissant. Service is curt. You pay for the convenience and location near the beach read more

Parkside Cafe - Ham and egg croissant - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

I should have checked yelp first This place charged an up charge on what was already the most expensive "fish taco" dish I have ever scene (and for what) My seafood platter was okay, but all of the "caviar" which was just roe was piled on top of strips of the salmon and just ended up in the ice Very wasteful Service was just okay Sitting on the patio won a beautiful day was the redeeming factor here read more

On our visit to Muir Woods National Monuments, we decided to visit Stinson Beach before going home since we've already visited the Muir Beach last time. After the hike at Muir Woods, we were hungry and there's no restaurant near the beach that's opened, there's only this restaurant next to the beach parking lot, so we went in to try it out even though the prices seem a little high but we expected this establishment costs each seat $15 just for a chair. The servers were quite attentive and pleasant. Every table has a little fan to chase away the flies which is quite effective. The menu has quite many dishes for lunch. My wife wanted to be safe to order the Burger and Fries, I always love fish and chips so I ordered that, which later my wife told me that I should order the fish taco. Anyhow, I don't think it matters what we order, the food here isn't meant to be special. The Burger is actually tasteless, no salt, no sauce, no flavor, In-n-Out would taste much better without anything. We share both of our dishes. This is the first time I have to eat burger with ketchup because it's so tasteless. The fish is crispy and moist but also tasteless, the batter has no flavor, the fish has no flavor, without the tartar sauce it's uneatable. Yes, the portions are big, the french fries could be better. Anyhow, we have to try all the restaurants, so at least we know, we should drive 8 miles the other way to In-n-Out for lunch which we would be much happier and less money. While eating the burger, I kept wishing having a five guys burger because I've never had any burger like this. read more

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We visited Parkside an hour or so before the dinner rush and were seated inside by the fireplace. In chilly January, this was an unexpected plus! Because we'd just hiked 8 and a half miles in 2 and a half hours with nothing but a bagel as fuel, our appetite drove us to order a ton of food. I joked about this a bit with Ronni, our server, who was exceptionally warm and funny and didn't judge us one bit! We had the avocado pasta (mushroomy and delicious), crab cake (crispy and fun), homemade bread (soft and warm and served with a really nice pesto), filet mignon (decent), a Lodi Zin (Central Valley represent), and bread pudding (holy shit) for dessert. Service was very good throughout the meal, from the personable Ronni to everyone working hard to prepare our food and bus the table. The bathroom situation was a little weird as other Yelpers have noted (the queue starts outside since this location has additional external counter service options), but I think it's profoundly unfair for Parkside to have such a low cumulative review because of facility constraints. The staff does an amazing job flexing between casual, brunch, and dinner food, and bathroom procedure should not be a defining characteristic of an otherwise splendid restaurant. read more

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I have been here many times with my wife, the food is just so good, every ingredient adds to the dish, every plate feels intentional, great service and the atmosphere is lovely, this is our first date spot and now we are married, a definite must have spot, best oysters I've had read more

Parkside Cafe - Raw Oysters with topping added - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Came here from the beach and ordered a couple of hot dogs. Handling food with bare hands, no gloves! Is this a health code violation?

Came here while waiting for my sister's 30k race to finish up! I got the Parkside and added bacon which was the obvious choice! Their peach spread was beyond amazing and I would definitely buy a jar of it! Overall solid breakfast spot for a chilly fall morning! We also got the steak & eggs which was really good! The only issue we ran into was the mimosa one of us had wasn't that great - seemed to taste kind of odd read more

Parkside Cafe - parkside - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

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We came around 7:30PM and bought some pizza. They let us know that it's served cold... Should have been a sign to skip it. We than went to use the picnic table that were open and not being used. They had many tables open but told use we could not use them because we order food from them to go. Not worth the visit. Parking spots are limited. Bad customer service. read more

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I didn't realize that hush puppies were the missing food from my diet I never knew I would be craving. Love at first bite. Oh, the maple butter. It made me wiggle in my seat. It was delectable. It was a blind shot on a list of many attractive sounding appetizers and I hit the bullseye. Tried two wines. Both were excellent. Kale salad was perfectly seasoned and helped balance the hush puppies... sort of. The food here is great. I saw like 7 fried chickens being prepped and ready to deliver and I'm a vegetarian but they looked so good I temporarily questioned my convictions. If you go as a large group, expect a wait. I think it's a great spot for a date. read more

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Best brunch spot on the Stinson beach. I sometimes have brunch here when I hike the Dipsea trail on the way back. Friendly staff and breakfast is very fresh and their croissants and baked items are fresh and I kept going back to place. The eggs Benedict and savory soufflé with veggies is great option. read more

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We eat here often but ordered takeout this time. When I picked up the food, the front staff looked at the signed check, saw no tip, and said "No tip?" out loud. Then a cook in the open kitchen also said "No tip?" to me.I kept walking. Confronting a customer over a tip for a takeout order is completely unprofessional. Won't be back. read more

I've rarely encountered an establishment so determined to drive away potential customers. We simply wanted to start with some cold drinks, but we were treated like a nuisance rather than guests. They flatly refused to seat us unless we committed to a full lunch, delivering this 'rule' with an unbelievable amount of arrogance. What they failed to realize is that a simple drink often turns into a full meal once you see the menu--but they were too busy counting pennies to notice they were losing dollars. To treat people like mere transaction units instead of human beings is a pathetic business model. If you enjoy being judged by your 'potential check value' before you even sit down, this is the place for you. Otherwise, save your money for a place that actually understands the basics of hospitality!! read more

Cafe right at Stinson Beach. Came here in the middle of a day hike before trekking back to Mill Valley. They serve a number of familiar classics expected at a typical beachside sit-down. I got the fish and chips. The fish was coated and fried nicely in a beer batter, and the fries were average but nothing spectacular. Overall I deem it just OK. Overall, I think the food is not bad. It's not the greatest or most unique food by any stretch of the imagination. I think the price is inflated because of the location (it's definitely riding on the upper cusp of 2 $ signs). read more

Parkside Cafe - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Extremely rude service. Avoid this place and find somewhere better. Also ridiculous prices. read more

Great food, but quite expensive. But given the limited options around here, I'll take whatever good food I can get. Came to the Cafe twice in our week at Stinson Beach, and the food was so satisfying the first time that I got the same thing my second time. I got the hash for brunch, and the pesto chicken and potatoes were super tasty, the root vegetable hash added were yummy while being healthy, the eggs (I got scrambled) were fluffy, and the toast was well-buttered. The dish was on the small side (I had to have an afternoon snack to make it to dinner) and a little oily though. My husband liked his veggie omelette more than the blueberry pancake ($10 for one!) and crab and shrimp benedict ($32). I found the Valencia Orange Juice refreshing (my husband said it was just okay). I was surprised it was only $5, until they brought it out in a tiny glass haha. We sat outside in the cute patio area amongst all the lemon and orange trees. Service was very nice. read more

Parkside isn't gonna blow you away, but as the only game in town, it holds its own. I'm grateful for their flexibility, as they prepared my chopped salad without salami (all salads but the most generic mixed greens have meat). It's hard to go wrong with a healthy dose of Gruyère, but the overall dish wasn't super noteworthy. On a chilly NorCal beach day without other restaurants open, it's the right place to be, but the food itself is middling. I wouldn't go far out of my way for Parkside, but it does the trick post-hike or as a midday escape from the elements. read more

Parkside Cafe - Chopped Salad without Salami - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Wow, What a great find on a warm Saturday morning. My wife and I after a 5.2 mile hike on Mt. Tam, made our way down to Stinson Beach and were pleasantly surprised to find Parkside Cafe for breakfast. I ordered the Hash, and my wife ordered the Egg Croissant. The hash was artisanal and created by a chef who really cares about food as art. Potatoes, chicken, roasted vegetable's with two over easy eggs on top. My wifes Egg Croissant was light a flaky,and beautifully prepared. Atmosphere was beautiful and service was outstanding. What a pleasant surprise!! read more

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Overpriced food, average taste. Won't allow you to use the restroom if you aren't dining in. (Must really not want staff to spend more time cleaning the bathroom than can be avoided. But also to avoid a long line for their one bathroom. ) Whole pizza orders are takeout only and not allowed for dine in. Although the staff originally said the outside patio was okay. Then said because they aren't a pizzeria and they don't allow seating for pizza orders. I think it's just a quicker way for them to increase revenue without having to provide service. Smoothie was $9 (16 oz) and pizza $27 was a 6/10 nothing special about it. Smoothie didn't taste like a standard iced texture smoothies have, but rather tasted like fresh pressed juice. read more

Parkside Cafe - 6/10 basic - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

Great place to go and eat after a good hike. Food is delicious and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

BAD customer service. Don't go here unless you want to be verbally abused and YELLED at by staff. Asked to use the restroom and they let us know we needed to sit down and order before. We were completely fine paying for food because there wasn't a bathroom anywhere close. If you order from the kiosks or order take out you can't use the bathroom either (they did not tell us). We tried to order an espresso and a beer just to start. They told us NO and started arguing with us while there was only one other table seated in the dining room. They kept telling us we had to order something to use the bathroom and when we insisted on drinks first before we even sat they said we could go somewhere else if we weren't going to eat food. I agreed to order food even though we had said we would from the beginning. I didn't even sit down yet or look at the menu and they were already ARGUING. I used the bathroom and the place is nothing fancy. It's a very small plain spot with extremely overpriced food. I would be a little more understanding if it was upscale and packed but there was pretty much no one else there. Now I know why! Since we couldn't get any drinks/cocktails we asked to get the food to go. The staff were very upset and extremely aggressive at that point. My husband was trying to explain we were willing to pay but it's like they wanted to just kick us out the whole time. The employee at the front had a clenched fist, shaking, and was speaking very loud like he wanted to start a real fight. They redirected us towards the front and said we could not stay if we weren't going to sit and eat. We ended up just ordering one $30 entree because this employee was so scared and intimidated by the owner that he had to absolutely ruin our dining experience. He emphasized that he was going to get in trouble if he allowed guests to use the bathroom if they didn't pay and sit for food. I feel very sorry for these employees and disappointed in the ownership. Employees should never be this scared of their boss that they are willing to make their customers feel unwelcome and unsafe. We were willing to get a couple rounds of drinks, apps and a meal to take to the beach with us. However, I have never been treated like this at a restaurant before. They missed out on customers willing to spend more money and tip more but they clearly don't care about this business. But I know karma will always come back to bite you in the butt read more

Second time going here for morning coffee on the way to dawn patrol and definitely the last time. Watched the woman who was at the window be extremely rude to every customer in line ahead of us and then it was our turn. She did the same as the first time got every part of the order wrong and was hostile when we explained what we got was not what we ordered. Terrible customer service, who needs it there are plenty of coffee places close bye with polite non hostile staff. The coffee and pastry were not that good anyway after putting up with the rude hostile staff member. read more

Sort of an interesting experience with some great things and some room for improvement. The food was knockout. No questions there, the vibe is nice, it's clean, it feels homey. I thought the pricing was reasonable for what came out of the kitchen. My main issue lies in the restrictive "you're overstaying your welcome" vibe. They have their WiFi password listed on the menu, so I popped open my computer and did some work. I ordered, ate my meal while I worked, and then wrapped up the food. Before I was finished, the check hit the table. Within about 5 minutes of my plate being cleared, I had the wait staff approach me 2 more times, and she was super polite, but made it clear that the "owners" are looking to make this a restaurant, not a café, and that they would be watching on the cameras to make sure I didn't stay too long. It's a Monday afternoon at 3pm. Maybe 3 of the 10 tables had anyone sat. My presence and patronage here should not be a concern for anyone. Mind you, I was there no longer than 45 minutes. Not even an hour in the joint and I was given a deadline to hit the road. It just felt unnecessary. I understand this wouldn't be normal behavior at a fine dining restaurant or something, but this is a beach cafe, not a Del friscos. Come on. Let a dude get some work done after he buys a 30 dollar burger meal. read more

Great brunch spot next to Stinson beach! We parked in the Stinson beach parking and walked over. The service was a bit slow but they were very kind. The food is definitely an elevated step above your typical brunch. This beautiful coastal cafe had yummy caffeine options and we left very happy and full. My one complaint would be the high price point but you truly pay for convenience when you come here. read more

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First time visiting the cafe. Thought the ambiance was pretty good. Food was okay i had the fish tacos. The service, however, was really bad. The server simply did not want to be there. Maybe he wanted to ride his bike like everyone else that day I am not sure. When he talked to me he didnt want to answer any questions and I felt like I wasn't welcomed as a guest. Not sure what I did wrong read more

Service was very quick and staff was nice. My sandwich was the roast turkey on sourdough and it was SO good. It's located right by the beach so location is amazing. I would definitely recommend, read more

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Absolutely disgusting and Horrible customer service. The Food was not good at all and I found a hair in it. Never coming back. Would not recommend to anyone if I could do 0 stars I would! read more

My wife and I ate here on a lazy day driving along the coast. We both started with the clam chowder which was excellent. My wife had the calamari as her entree and thought it too was excellent. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish was very good but the batter, while golden brown, was a tad undercooked below the surface. It was not enough that I was tempted to send it back and overall I give it high marks. We ate outside in the courtyard and it was an amazing setting. The service was fantastic and we both enjoyed the respite. read more

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This is to Parkside Snack Bar: This is the second year I noticed a great Hispanic staff making a great grilling/ cooking. They're fast, efficient and friendly. Great cheeseburger there is always part of our great time on Stinson Beach read more

Parkside Cafe - Parkside Snack Bar - American Near Me - Stinson Beach, California

We had the clams, mussels and vegetables appetizers the services, great friendly happy the ambience was wonderful blue skies outside. They turned the heater on a wonderful stop. read more

I am very disappointed with the service during our visit. While the hostess who seated us outside was kind, we felt profiled by one of the staff members inside. When we asked where the restroom was, a staff member in a chef uniform repeatedly questioned whether we had a table--even after I confirmed we did. He then spoke to another employee in a different language and directed us to a nonexistent restroom outside. We later found out (thanks to the hostess) that the restroom was actually inside all along. When I confronted him, he gave a vague excuse that someone told him we didn't have a table, even though I clearly stated we did. It felt dismissive and dishonest. The food, ambiance, and cleanliness were solid normally I'd rate this place 4 stars. We spent $400 and enjoyed rounds of mimosa, clam chowder, fries, fish tacos , seafood (muscles & clams) and calamari. But due to the uncomfortable experience and how we were treated, I can't recommend this place without warning others that they may be profiled. read more

Wonderful meal outside on their patio on an early Sunday morning before heading to Stinson Beach. Patio is dog friendly! For food we had: * Hash ($20) - pesto chicken was yummy! The cast iron they serve it in was just small, so portion wise my husband felt hungry still. * Granola with oatmeal ($12) - berries and honey were a nice touch. Really tasty! My son loved it. * Parkside ($17) plus bacon ($5) - classic eggs with toast and nice roasted veggies (potatoe, onion, carrots). I feel like the bacon made it feel like a complete dish. For drinks we did freshly squeezedJ, latte, and coffee. Note: we had a one year old and they only have 1 high chair for the restaurant, so it made the meal a little harder to enjoy since we had to hold our child. Felt a little bit slow with service, but all staff were nice. They have a little grab and go bakery attached with really delicious looking pastries and coffee as well as a snack bar (assuming more fast food for beach goers). Overall really cute place/vibe! It is a bit pricey for what you get/portions but highly recommend stopping here for breakfast or a coffee+pastry! read more

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Spent $60 plus tip for a Togo order and wasn't allowed to use the restroom to wash my hands. Overpriced and seemed racist to not allow me to wash my hands. Especially since the white lady didn't allow me because I wasn't a "dine in customer " but then did allow the white man after me to use the restroom who also ordered a Togo order. I guess I was too tan to use the restroom. read more

Food Service and Ambiance were all mediocre. The food was not great, the French Fries were not good at all. the service was not bad but the staff seemed stressed even though it was not very busy. Overall, not impressed. read more