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    The Dog House

    3.9 (222 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kevin H.

    One of the Best Hot Dogs You'll Ever Have We stopped at The Dog House in Bodega Bay during our mid-January birthday trip from the San Jose region and had perfect weather to enjoy sitting outside. It was sunny with temperatures in the mid-60s, which felt more like spring than winter. The week before the area was flooded with rain. It's rare to find a local, non-chain that specializes in hot dogs. This place is a fun, very casual, local favorite and great if you are craving a great hot dog or burger. They have an excellent selection of classic and custom hot dogs, including a legit Chicago dog, plus hand-cut fries and burgers. Everything is made fresh and packed with flavor. The fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned, and the hot dog was honestly one of the best I have had. I only wish I could make them this good at home. Seating is available both inside and outside, and the vibe is very relaxed. It is super friendly, very local, and dog-friendly in the best way. Real dogs are welcome, not just the ones on the menu. They also have a good selection of beers, which pairs nicely with the food. Parking is easy and plentiful since it is right next to the local post office. If you are looking for a casual, fun, and delicious lunch spot in Bodega Bay, The Dog House is a must-stop. One of the best hot dog joints we have been to and highly recommended. I am going back next time I am in town.

    Lisa W.

    I've been here a handful of times yet realized I'd not left a review. Being a vegetarian it makes me happy to have veggie dogs & burgers on the menu. And, all orders come with fries....really good ones I must say. My "impossible" hot dog was yummy & there are plenty of toppings to choose from. The woman behind the counter was friendly. There are a few indoor & outdoor tables. Definitely not glamorous yet a good view of the Bodega tidal marsh.

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    Delia K.

    Today we went to the Dog House and ordered our usual. Two half pound burgers (one with Pepper Jack and one with Swiss), one with fries and one with onion rings. Our total came to $39. The employees were friendly as always. Our order took about 10 minutes to come out, which makes sense for a weekend. We don't live closeby anymore so it will probably be a while before we're back again.

    Deanna C.

    I have been wanting to try this place for a really long time because I am a fan of a good hot dog. We were extremely disappointed with everything we ordered. The hot dogs were decent at best, the Bacon Blue Cheese Burger had no flavor and their bacon tasted like plastic. And the Doggy Style Fries werent much better. Lets give them the benefit of the doubt that they had an off day with the quality of their food but at a $64 meal, will not be returning ever to find out.

    Lori A.

    Quick and friendly service. The ambiance was great, the hot dogs and fries were delicious. Right next door great chocolate milkshakes. Little snacks for the puppy. Definitely would recommend the Dog House.

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    Cori C.

    Great place to stop if you're traveling on Hwy 1 or visiting the Bodega Bay Area. This is my second time dining here and it was excellent both times. Today they were out of their vegan chili which was a bummer but I'll be stopping back by soon. Definitely recommend this business for good food, great customer service, clean restrooms, and what is most important for me VEGAN options

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    I went here this past Saturday for work with my clients and co worker. The staff were friendly and kind. Nice view of the bay when sitting outside. I got a veggie hot dog with cheese fries and they were delicious! This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back for more. Very accommodating and super sweet employees.

    Anders B.

    Want a tight bite while driving, before or after surfing? Are the kids driving you nuts and you know food will give you at least 40 minutes of zen? The dog house is the place. Fast and friendly service, well priced. A well stocked condiment bar, beautiful view of the Bay and the hand cut fries are to die for.

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    Dr. Tony R.

    Simple and so tasty. Reasonable prices and food came out quick. Excellent burger and fries at high quality. Amd love the self-serve condiments, etc.

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    We walked here from our hotel for a little snack and were pleasantly surprised. Huge portions, great customer service!

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    Good, a little pricey but to be expected in the area. Recommend trying the doggy style fries.

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    Delicious dogs and the absolute best fresh cut, all u can eat, fries. Clean bathrooms too!

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    The Boat House - Fish and chips

    The Boat House

    4.1(609 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    We wanted a quick getaway to the beach this last Sunday and were looking to grab a bite for…read moretakeaway. We had actually never tried Boat House before and one of my friends recently recommended it so we stopped by. Omg!! We have definitely been missing out. The fish and chips are perfectly cooked and I consider myself quite the fry connoisseur. Fish is fresh and the batter wasn't too oily. We also got the clam chowder with a bread bowl and we should have gotten two because we were fighting each other over it, lol.. Didn't get much of a picture but I definitely recommend if you're in Bodega!

    This was 1 of the 5 spots I tried spanning over 2 weekends in bodega bay…read more This was not my favorite clam chowder. The chowder was hearty, but it tastes like chicken noodle soup. I couldn't really taste the clams. I would not get this again. The fish and chips were solid, I would get it again. You get 4 pieces of fried fish on a bed of fries. The tartar sauce could be better, the coating on the fried fish was crispy and did not have too much oil. The fries were just okay. Small parking lot in front, I can see it overfilling during weekends or holidays. There are tables and chairs inside with a cool view of the road, more seats outside and also in their outdoor dining room. You order inside, find a seat and they'll bring your food out to you. Love their boathouse theme, you'll see cool boating elements throughout the restaurant.

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    The Birds Cafe

    The Birds Cafe

    4.3(752 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    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.

    A friend and I recently had a short getaway to Bodega Bay, staying at Inn at the Tides (see their…read morereview). We decided to go to the Birds Cafe for lunch during the week. The menu is basic items you can find at most places in the area. We ordered fish and chips, and fish tacos from the walk up window. The only seating for the cafe is outside, however they also have a small coffee shop next door with indoor seating. Overall, the food was just mediocre. We have had these menu items at other places nearby, so we felt like we were able to make a good comparison. The fish in the fish and chips order was heavily breaded and over fried to the point that the breading was hard. Fries were average. My fish tacos had small pieces of fish that were heavily breaded and overly-fried. Large pieces of cabbage were scattered over them, and some sort of green sauce drizzled on the top. Not much taste. The tortillas were soft with good flavor. The venue is lovely, as is the gift shop and coffee shop, bathroom clean. I'd go back to the coffee and gift shop, but would pass on another meal from the cafe.

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    Fishetarian Fish Market - Fish n' Chips! The OG!

    Fishetarian Fish Market

    4.2(2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Eco-friendly

    I have visited Fishetarian many times, and it is consistently amazing in every way! Everyone I know…read morewho has been there says the same thing. It is SO worth the drive to Bodega Bay! Here's the scoop: Everything they prepare is fresh and well done. Their fish and chips,and fish tacos lightly coated, fried to a delicate perfection. Moist, plump and delicious. The calamari is always done perfectly, never overcooked or chewy, but buttery soft. If you've never had calamari, try it here first and it is bound to set the bar too high for any other place you try it. You can order outside a kiosks, or get in line inside. There is a cooler of drinks (soda, kombucha, iced tea, etc) each for $5.00. The small but mighty menu is posted on the wall behind the register, and they do offer gluten free options. I usually share an order of fish and chips, or get the crab cakes which are very large, tender and filled with crab. Fries are offered with meals, or there is a delicious kale salad you can have instead, which is really yummy. Sweet treats like cookies, cheesecake, rice krispie bars etc are near the checkout register. They have sundries, and t-shirts which were moved to the porch and fun to look over. There is a fun "sauce station" near the exit, where you can fill small paper cups with tartar sauce, Maui Zowy sauce, cocktail sauce, etc, and a water dispenser with filtered water. Recently they completed a renovation, and expanded covered seating just behind the main building, open at both ends so the bay can be seen. There are heaters above the tables inside this area, perfect if the air is chilly. Also standing heater towers near the picnic tables in the front. They added a few more portable (higher end) portable toilets on site, which are kept super clean without any smell. And the staff are super helpful and patient ( like when you are ordering food and want it all and cannot decide what to get!). Eating at the Fishetarian is amazing and so worth the drive to the bay.

    We made a point to get to the Fishetarian early since the last time we were in Bodega Bay the line…read morewas super long!!! We drove all the way from Dixon (1.5 hours) to try it out! The parking situation is crazy as big cars park in the little lot spaces, so make sure you bring your Prius and not your big truck! We managed to get a great spot. The deli/market was not super busy yet so we were happy for that! We didn't use the self-serve kiosk and went inside to the counter instead. I knew exactly what I wanted (2-piece Fishetarian-style Fish N Chips with sweet potato fries). Manuel wasn't as clear in his decision and ended up ordering the Lobster Roll. We sat outside at a picnic table overlooking the bay. It was a great little spot. Our food took about 10 minutes so it wasn't that long. I was so excited to eat my fish n chips! I was not disappointed. The fish was flaky, the breading was crunchy and the flavor was great with the tartar sauce and the chipotle mayo. Manuel enjoyed his lobster roll. He also used the chipotle mayo as some added sauce/flavor. The sweet potato fries were BOMB! We only had a couple that were burnt and most were perfectly crunchy! The sauces that were available were delicious - especially the chipotle mayo. There was Maui-Wowie, Tartar sauce, chipotle mayo and ketchup, among a few others. We LOVED the chipotle mayo. And, lastly, the bathrooms were (pleasantly) surprisingly clean!!! BONUS!!!! We had a great experience!

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    Bluewater Lounge - Crab cakes, rice pilaf, and sauted spinach.

    Bluewater Lounge

    3.3(187 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$

    3 Stars because it was both 1-star "not good" and 4-star "great" due to it being the weirdest…read moredining experience I've ever had. So let's start with the "not good" - not only was it not good - the service was so bad I couldn't even bring myself to want to tip out of pity. I try to find reasons to tip in situations such as this but I could not. Literally the last time I left a $0 tip was 20 years ago - I'm no jerk. So to start it took forever to get any attention - felt invisible - after sitting down, I basically had to all but snap my fingers and shout, "garçon!" Then it was left to random chance when and what arrived at our table. Starting with, "here's your beers, not sure which one is which." The food items did not arrive together, but staggered. One item failed to arrive entirely and when I mentioned it there was no apology it was, "well did you say anything?" My befuddled reply, "I'm saying something now?" Then I asked for a napkin along with the check with the missing item removed, and got the check and no napkin. We had to rinse our hands in our water cups then wash them in the bathroom lol. The check arrived with a place to write a gratuity and a total, which is unusual - usually you have to give them your card before you get that option and this abnormality threw me off and I never gave them my card, I just gave a tip of " :( " and put the total and signed my name and left. A few minutes later my wife realized I didn't ever hand them a card. So I called and left a message apologizing and saying I still owe them. They never called back. So the next day I entered the restaurant to pay up, and they were really nice and said they couldn't find an unpaid tab and that it probably got voided out or something. They were magnanimous and cool about it. I'm worried maybe somebody else got charged for my meal? No idea, but I can't bring myself to leave 1 star for a place that in a weird round about way comped me for $75 in food and drinks even though I didn't tip them. What a weird experience.

    It is nice to see Bluewater Lounge restaurant/bar open again! It was one of the later dining…read moreestablishments to reopen following covid. And even better to know the food and drinks are as great as they always were! While staying with friends in this lovely golf community, we stopped at the Links at Bodega Harbour to check it out and decided to stay for dinner. The menus offered up some tasty sounding dishes! And they did not disappoint. Three of us ordered the crab cakes while two went for the traditional hamburger and fries. Everyone was happy with their choices. Crab cakes were on point! Lots of crab with little filler. Really rich and moist served with a light sauce, which complimented them so well. Hamburgers were big and juicy with lots of crispy fries. In the beverage department, I selected the Quivira Sauvignon Blanc, which was wonderful. You rarely see this winery on restaurant wine lists, so I was quite excited. It is so delightful and perfect with crab cakes. (Menu photos of everything are included.) By the time we were finished, every seat was filled. It is a small area with maybe 7 seats at the bar and a mixture of tables and high tops rounding out the rest of the room. Very cozy. A gorgeous view of the ocean and golf course, too, as the restaurant is on the second level of the building. Casual dining at its best! Alex and his helper were working hard. Five-star customer service for sure. Shout out to them both! I highly recommend Bluewater Lounge for a place to stop where you will have quality food, a full bar, and people who strive to give the highest customer experience to everyone! Open for dining Wednesday, Thursday (live music), Friday (bingo or live trivia), Saturday, and Sunday (brunch). (It's always smart to call for specific open hours.) Parking plentiful. Did I mention they give a nice wine pour too!!! Cheers!

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    How lucky are we to have these beautiful sunny days out here at bodega bay

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