So friggin good!!! Old school fish and chips! No fuss, no muss, just good! Service is quick! Folks are 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!!! read more

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About 15 years ago, my parents would hop on the Harley and ride around here, they would always stop at 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. read more

This is the best! But there are things wrong with it. Like it is an hour+ away from us, and the Fish and Chips are so good, that it is all we have tried on the menu. I've heard good things about other choices, but when you are getting the best fish and chips that you have ever had in your life, it's hard not to order more. It is said that they have a boat and harvest their own fish, and I believe it because there is no other way it can be so good. The batter is a cross between standard batter and tempura, just perfect. For 'old school' it is very refreshing that there is nothing grumpy about it. The staff is great and the owners are jewels. Plenty of choices of where to eat inside or out, take your time and pick what you like. As you are driving to Bodega Head, look for the nets and buoys and pull in. I only wish I was there right now! read more

We came here a couple of times on our trip to Bodega Bay. The fish and chips are excellent. So are the calamari, the blackened fish sandwich and the cheeseburger. The decor is basic fish shack chic and the the service is excellent. They serve beer. read more

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A Bodega Bay institution, The Boat House Cafe has what you're craving whether that's crabcakes, a blackened chicken sandwich, or clam strips, there's something here for everyone. If you want calamari, or oysters, or scallops they have plenty for you here too. The staff is accommodating and patient with those having endless questions and modifications... Like me... the ambience is greasy spoon and a bit of a throwback to simpli tomes. read more

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Partner and I stopped to grab a quick lunch around 12 pm on a Saturday. It was empty when we arrived but picked up by the time we left. We ordered fish and chips and calamari. The guy at the counter taking our order was super sweet and delivered our food to our table outside. Food came hot and fresh, very yummy. Fries were a good texture but I personally would have liked more seasoning. Fish was alright, though I preferred the calamari. Note: Calamari comes with fries also! We went in to ask for cocktail sauce and they gave us some. Lots of very cute indoor seating options, super vibey. We opted to sit outside for some fresh air. Overall a solid pick on your drive by, and while the food isn't mind blowing, the ambiance is great and would totally recommend! read more

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Visiting area with large group... fish & chips were good. We ordered too many fries, I think all the burgers, chicken tenders come with fries. Hot dog is served more like a sausage sandwich, split in half on a roll (not a hot dog bun) and with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo. Kid who thought they were getting plain hot dog was disappointed -so just be aware. read more

Great service (super friendly hostess out in front) and fish and chips were great. Four average sized fish were crispy (but not overpoweringly so) and flaky. I liked the fish texture. The fries were alright, crispy but needed more salt and/or would personally like them more smaller. Ambiance is great with a plethora of seating options. read more

The Boat House - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

I ordered the BBQ oysters as recommended by a regular there...boy they were tasty! Big giant oysters cooked perfectly with the perfect amount of BBQ. Will def be coming back for more! read more

We got 2 large bowls of Clam Chowder and two beers. $47 and some change. I don't mind the money, but there was hardly any clams in the chowder. It was like eating cream of Potato soup. Don't know what happened, it use to be way better than Spuds. Have to try them again I guess. Service was friendly. Still indoor & outdoor seating. read more

The Boat House - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

I have been here a few times! I always like their clam chowder. For me it has a bunch of veggies and it's always fresh. I'm picky with celery since I always taste it but not with the chowder from here. They did add a little less salt on the clam chowder I got today but it was good nonetheless. This was my first time getting the fish and chips. The dish was super fresh but had a little salt for my taste. The staff here is always nice and accommodating. The outside area is nice and each has salt and pepper. If you like veggies on your chowder this spot is for you! read more

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Nice place, but for some reason Bodega Bay was swamped with people on a Monday (12/29/2025) and they were out of clam chowder 3 hours before closing! I get that demand was high, but who runs out that early? The parking lot is tiny and the small outdoor dog-friendly section was also--it seems like most of the restaurants in Bodega Bay are the size of postage stamps attached to the curves of Highway 1--so we parked at the store across the street and ordered to go. No chowder, but we got fish and chips, calamari and chips, and some poppers. Back at our Vrbo, everything was good and large portions. The fish breading was just right and the fish was cooked perfectly. They are open later than the other restaurants in the area, which is a plus, but 4 stars for running out of their signature chowder. read more

Small clean eatery with amazing food. We stopped around 2 pm, place was not packed and had some tables available. Ordered fish and chips and fish tacos. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Highly recommended read more

This is a great little place. We wanted to get out of the city and decided to check out Bodega Bay. I read online that the food was good and I agree! The fish and chips were so delicious. The fish was fresh and tasty. The fries were really good too. My husband had the oysters and he really enjoyed them. Super nice staff as well. I highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area read more

This place is a hidden gem right around the curve our first time trying it. I got a combo of calamari and oysters and hubby got fish and chips and a cup of clam chowder. The fish and chips were perfect and the calamari and oysters were so good clam chowder had lots of clams and it was a lot of food staff was knowledgeable and friendly and we got our food quick you won't be disappointed. And it's dog friendly read more

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This was a nice place with a variety of food to eat for lunch while also avoiding the winds the weekend my husband and I visited ! I wanted some seafood, being in Bodega Bay, and my husband wanted something more burger/sandwich-y - and the Boathouse has both. I had a clam chowder bowl and my husband ordered a chicken sandwich, and we shared an order of fish and chips. Honestly, everything just tasted O.K., nothing was terrible but it also wasn't very flavorful, either. The food came out really fast so that was nice on the service end, and the restaurant itself for sure has boathouse vibes which was cool for visiting Bodega Bay. Parking is tricky though, since it is really small. However, after you're done eating, the restaurant is also next to a kite & candy shop as well as a cafe/coffee shop, so you could stop by the shops to check out other things or grab dessert even! read more

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Excellent food and very friendly service. I think the fish and chips were some of the best I have had. We (adults + kids) preferred them over the ones at the bird cafe. The kids made me go back a second time to get another order. Service at both times was wonderful, the people behind the counter were very warm and welcoming. Despite being crowded we did not have to wait too long for our orders. Location is convenient, and ambiance is quite rustic, appropriate for a seafood place. This is definitely a must visit place in Bodega bay. read more

Excellent fish and chips and clam chowder! Friendly staff and a long standing local business! read more

Service was great, but the food was just okay. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and there was really no crab or cake.. it was just a small sliver of something flat that did taste like crab.. but there was so much bread (and the tomato felt thicker than the crab cake) so if we return it wouldn't be for the sandwich. Right across from Bodega Harbor Inn though; and has a few more walkable spots you can walk to from here, so still worth the stop by. Good selection of craft beer (in fridge/bottles). Again, service was great too! read more

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Excellent coastal destination for those who crave properly done fish and chips. it is definitely convenient for those of us desiring quick quality takeout. read more

This is where my boyfriend & his family have been going to when they'd spend their summers in Bodega Bay when he was young. I've been really looking forward to trying out this place. The raving reviews on Yelp as well as my boyfriend's have gotten me ecstatic. We came in during peak late lunch hours. For anyone coming for their first time, there's plenty of seating, but most of the seats were filled when we came. Luckily enough right as we walked in to order, a table for 2 was free. The woman taking the orders was so sweet. My boyfriend and I got clam chowder in a cup, fried calamari, & fish & chips (not pictured). We had gotten the clam chowder so quickly but the rest of our order to a while to get to us. Clam Chowder in a cup: Loved how much celery & carrots were added. It wasn't too heavy. Could use some more flavor. We really enjoyed it overall. Not the best clam chowder I had. 7/10 Fried Calamari: The serving was HUUUGE. Crispy and delicious! Though it was fairly greasy as we got to the bottom of the plate. 7/10 Fish & Chips: Fish was perfectly fried. Loved the steakhouse style fries. Not overly greasy but my boyfriend and I were already pretty full once we started eating this 9/10 read more

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Best BBQ oysters I've ever had! Place is small but customer service is authentic and sincere.

Came here on a sunny Saturday afternoon for lunch and left very satisfied! They have a little parking lot which can fill up quickly but patrons don't linger too long so the turnover is quick. Same goes for the tables. Service was very efficient and polite. Order and pay first when you arrive then seat yourself at one of the tables inside or in their outdoor patio which is covered but plenty sunny. They even have heaters mounted for chilly days. Tables are clean and they are quick to clean up the tables after they're vacated. Food was great! I was so pleasantly surprised by how good the bread bowl was. The bread was warm, toasted on the outside and soft in the middle. Just perfect. A little too much potato in it for my hubby's taste, but I didn't mind so much. Fish and chips were good. Fish was fresh. Batter was crisp on the outside but I didn't care for the bit of slimy batter that was adjacent to the fish. Tartar sauce was creamy with just a bit of tang. We had the clam strips too, which I thought were fine. Felt like I was mostly eating batter so it was my mistake to order it. It was nicely crispy. The fries (in both baskets) could've been more well done and crispy. They were quite soggy even though they were clearly fresh. Overall, really nice lunch. I can see why this place is popular and stays busy! Will likely come back for another visit! read more

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I went to the Boat House on Sunday 8/24/2025 the restaurant was very quaint and it had a steady flow of customers . I had the Oysters and fries I should've opted for the BBQ oysters next time. The Oysters were nicely deep fried and the fries were crispy and very good. read more

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Very cute small little place. Saw it when driving by and decided to stop by. The service was good and fast and they bring the meals to your table. I saw all over town about BBQ Oysters and decided to try it. They were good and it was my first time eating an Oyster hot. The BBQ part of this meal is just some BBQ sauce on top. I really liked it but i had to add the lemon to get a better taste. I definitely would come by and try this place out! My boyfriend got the corn dogs as well and he loved them. Overall great place and I would definitely try out the Oysters if you're curious but they are a little pricey (17$ for 4 Oysters) read more

The Boat House - BBQ Oysters - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Great food with many menu options! Quaint little place, loved the atmosphere. Perfect spot to eat in Bodega Bay.

Locals and savy tourists flock to The Boat House! They cook up the best clam chowder, fish and chips, and BBQ oysters (and so much more...menu attached) for over 30 years. You are reading that correctly. Thirty big ones! Before all the other restaurants even thought about opening, Boat House take out business alone kept them thriving. For me, a trip to Bodega Bay is not complete without stopping for something delicious at the Boat House. Do not let the humble appearance of this restaurant deceive you. Nothing has changed in all the years I have been going. The charming sea themed interior is filled with tables and chairs. The outside patio is welcom ing and cozy, especially when the weather is beautiful. The two restrooms inside the restaurant are always sparkling clean. That does not even include all the photos of baseball and other sports photos of the kids in the community supported by this family owned restaurant. Do not miss a chance to eat here. The locals know best! Thank you, Rick and Sophia Powers, for awesome food and customer service! And keeping your prices reasonable! (Your long-time employees are priceless!) read more

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The boat house was the perfect stop for a light lunch after a hike by the beach or coastal foraging! We stopped by on our way from fort ross coast since we saw a lot of people coming here when we drove by initially. There isn't too long of a wait but seating can be hard to find especially on weekends with nicer weather since the location is very small but that's just even more of a reason to order to go and have a nice meal while enjoying the beach views. Servers were all very nice, with quick service on top! Food was solid and tasted fresh, just the classic chili dog and fish n chips. read more

The Boat House - chili dog, fish n chips, clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Cute causal little spot on the bay to get some quality seafood snacks. There is counter service and indoor/outdoor seating available. Chowder was top notch. Vibes were right. read more

The Boat House - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

We went for dinner and everything we had was hot and delicious. We had fish and chips, shrimp and chips, chicken strips and chips, and fried zucchini. Definitely a recommended location for great food. The service was excellent. read more

The Boat House - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Went yesterday for the first time and mad it took me so long to try them. The fish and chips were amazing. Plump and juicy pieces of some of the freshest fish I've had in years. Loved the bowl of chowder as well. Very cozy spot that I most definitely will be back to very soon. I want to come back to sit out in that side room while it's raining. I highly recommend this spot read more

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This place is definitely a minimum 4.5/5. We stopped in randomly trying to try another place than the usuals in Bodega Bay and we gave it a shot. Honestly, the food has great flavor, staff is cool, and it's a quick in and out. We sat by the window in the corner so we were able to enjoy the fresh breeze while eating. We had the crab cake sandwich and the fish tacos. Both were flavorful! I'd eat here again. read more

The Boat House - Fish Tacos - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

my first visit to this place was when I was around 8 years old with my father. I'm now 54 and eating here has become a tradition for my children and my grandchildren. great food, great memories. Even went out on one of their charter fishing trips. We are headed there today! our family will see you soon! read more

My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with a trip to Bodega Bay from August 11th to 13th, 2024. On the second day, we explored the local area and noticed several eateries advertising BBQ oysters. Being fond of oysters, I was intrigued, though my wife is somewhat indifferent to them, except for Oysters Rockefeller, which we both enjoy. We decided to try The Boat House. Despite some parking difficulties, we found a spot and headed inside to place our order at the front counter. Sophia, who took our order, was very friendly. We both opted for the BBQ oysters, I grabbed a Modelo, and my wife chose water. Having never tried BBQ oysters, I approached them with an open mind. We've enjoyed grilled oysters in New Orleans, Oysters Rockefeller, and fried oysters in the past. We were told our oysters would be delivered to our table on the patio, which was a nice touch in terms of customer service. When the oysters arrived, I found them disappointing. They were simply grilled and topped with BBQ sauce, nothing special in my opinion. My wife didn't eat her portion, so I ended up eating them to avoid waste. They were edible, but not something I'd order again. In summary, while the BBQ oysters weren't to our taste, the customer service, especially from Sophia, was excellent. If we're ever in the area again, we might stop by to try something else on the menu. Overall, an okay experience, but not great. Kudos to the staff for their service! read more

The Boat House - BBQ Oysters - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

We love hole in the wall kinda places. And this hits home. Fresh food, clean restrooms and excellent service. You don't need anything else. read more

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My husband and I stopped by the Boat House in Bodega Bay, when we first moved to the area. We have been going there ever since. I don't know why I waited to write a review but I'm glad I did wait because- the food and service has been consistent. It's a small family business, casual, and cozy. The service is great. The fish and chips are great. It is one of our favorite place to get Fish, Prawns & Chips. Pretty big portions, huge prawns. Not greasy. They offer a taste sensation we never get tired of. Delicious! They have limited indoor and outdoor seating. The parking lot is small but we have always found a spot to park. While there, you can arrange Private Boat Charters and Fishing Excursions. Check it out, you'll be glad you did. read more

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So I saw a video on TikTok, which brought me to this place and I must tell you it did not disappoint i crispy, flavorful, fish, and chips! If you're in Bodega bay stop fast friendly service and plenty of parking! read more

Great service, excellent food, good atmosphere, seating inside and outside. Always a great place to stop when in Bodega Bay!!!!

It can get very busy on weekends and kind of tricky to get back on the road, but the food is always good and I almost always stopped whenever I'm close by read more

Hands down the very best fish and chips anywhere in the country! Yes, not just in CA but in the country! A fish and chip meal comes with 4 generous pieces of fish, fries, a lemon wedge, ketchup and tarter sauce! The batter is light and crunchy, the fish is super fresh and the tarter sauce is out of this world!!! It's literally the best tarter sauce I've EVER tasted! And the fries that are equally as tasty; crispy and well seasoned! So yummy! The restaurant is nestled right into the hillside, at the top of the hill passed the Tides... it's a quaint small space, neat and clean, packing a huge punch! Prices are very reasonable and the service is superb! Meals made fresh to order and served within minutes! And one more huge plus when driving up the coast... they have an actual restroom (not an outhouse)! Priceless! A must try! I guarantee you won't be disappointed! So good, I always get one for there and one to go! And some extra tarter sauce, too! read more

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