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The Blue Heron Restaurant

3.6 (173 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Live music
Casual
Outdoor seating

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Ray F.

Had lunch with a friend here one afternoon while in the area, we sat outside on the open patio area. Its a large area, with clear wind partitions, several picnic tables and umbrellas if needed. Walk up counter service the afternoon we were there, with a nice menu of small plates and snacks. The service was friendly and kind. We ordered a couple drinks and took the menu to our table and gave it a read through while enjoying the sun and views. Decided on a couple plates and ordered back at the bar and got our number. The plates were brought to our spot within 15 minutes maybe less. Food was prepared fresh and quite tasty. The Calamari was well prepared golden brown, sweet and delicious with a nice crunch and texture, three dipping sauces on the side. A solid choice. The Ahi Tuna also nicely done, beautiful sear with sesame seeds, fresh ginger with wasabi and a soy dipping sauce. The tuna cooked near perfect the sides fresh and another solid choice, for our liking. Off the beaten path, with its own groove right by the post office. If you are in the area, worth a stop for libations and food. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the comfortable spot on the deck to enjoy the meal 00980

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Ashley M.

Stopped here because grandparents love this place! Tried out the BLT and it exceeded expectations. Turns out they do not cook food all the time, but the blt and salad was great! Also, had a chance to try the fries and the fries were amazing. Perfect place to go if you have dogs because they have an outdoor patio. Service was amazing. Younger lady who was waiting/serving everyone made sure we had everything and even brought things to us that we didn't ask for like a lid for my ranch. This place always had the bar open and was very old school style inside. Everyone here was very nice. Will definitely be back if in the area. If you happen to drive by here on the weekends when they serve food, stop by for lunch!

Alishia W.

My father has been telling me about The Blue Heron for years. Every time we have come to Bodega Bay, he would tell me stories about coming with his family. I was so excited to finally try it! When we first arrived, they were absolutely packed! We didn't realize there was a rodeo that had just taken place. Parking was a bit rough, but we were able to find something relatively close. Outside was full, but the inside was practically empty, which was fine for us. The host/server who greeted us was incredibly rushed and rude. She immediately began spouting off the insane amount of items they were out of in a very irritated manner. I understand that having to repeat yourself becomes exhausting, but perhaps write it down on a white board and place it out front like most restaurants do. They also did not offer any discount off upgraded sides. Either way, we chose to sit down for a meal. The restaurant is definitely older, but very charming in decor and kept clean. Seating is comfortable. Tables are fun because you can draw/color on the paper used as a tablecloth. Our server was a bit short and very rushed. It took a while for her to calm down and relax and become a bit more fun after my dad started conversation with her. For food, I opted for a blue cheese burger and a side of clam chowder as they were out of french fries. This was absolutely fabulous and bursting with flavor - would absolutely order again. We ordered my daughter a kid's burger with cheese (ridiculous that it doesn't come with cheese being a kid's burger and is charged an extra $1.50 making it a roughly $12 burger with a few pieces of lettuce on the side as a "salad"). Overall, the rest of the members of our group said their meals were delicious. Would love to come back again on a less busy night to be able to try more things and hopefully have a bit more enjoyable service though.

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Went to Ducan Mills the other day craving a hamburger and fries, that was at Cape Fear. Their fries were the worse. The General Store told me about the Blue Heron Resturant and Bar across the street. Went there but they were not serving dinner on monday and tues. I found the ambience relaxing and down to earth with humorus sayings. Its an old tavern like place with a bar. Curious, I went all the way back there today just to try their burger and fries. Wow, what a home run. Their burger had to be a good half to a 3rd of pound. Thick and juicy. I asked for it to be well done and it was. I had added bacon and told them i want my bacon extra crispy and it was perfect. I asked for a slice of raw red onion, pickles, tomato, lettce and a side of thousand island with katchup and mustard. It came with fries. The fries were outstanding. The taste was really good and went well with the burger. I wish they added just a few more fries though, but It was a good portion over all. They offer different kinds of burgers, I just wanted an old fashion bacon cheese burger and fries. I give this place 4.8 stars. Ps. I drove 25 miles just to go there. It was worth it. From Bob the Burger Master from santa Rosa, California.

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10 months ago

Food wasn't as expected per decent reviews. Sadly, calamari was soggy, salad bland, dressing too tart.

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1 year ago

I love the chowder, always recommend the fish & chips, great salads... All around a nice place to relax and have a good meal!

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Great venue and good tavern food. Outstanding fish and chips and the onions are super.

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1 year ago

Food and service were great. Nice relaxing environment for this bar and restaurant. Good selection of food, beer and wine.

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1 year ago

Good service good food live music very much a bar. No dining rom. Outside dining. Nice stop on the way to or from the coast on highway 116.

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2 years ago

The fat man at the bar made this an unpleasant experience... the burger was decent. DJ

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2 years ago

Fun place to go to. Pack patience as the kitchen is slow. However the atmosphere is friendly.

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