A memorable meal and establishment (in a good way). Almost defies description but will try with help from a musical ditty from my youth "Its creepy and it's spooky Mysterious and kooky Its altogether ooky The Warehouse Cafe Their place is a museum When customers come to see 'em It really is a scream 'em The Warehouse Cafe!" (This is where you the reader involuntarily snap your fingers) Yes, the decor is quirky and fun and worthy of exploring fully. The food is very pub fare with a great Prime rib special on Fridays and Saturdays. The wyfe had the prime rib and found it a bit grisly but tasted good even having to spit out bits on gristle onto her plate. I had the Steak Sandwich. Was very tasty including all the grease that dribbled down my chin. I was told it was made from leftover prime rib and one could tell it was a higher quality meat. And the 200+ beers is wonderful, all reasonably priced which was great in an era when many places are starting to price their beers $10+. I will want to the cocktails. Interestingly the bar is very high making the patrons look very short and/or heads on a long board. Did I mention the ooky vibe? Adding to the experience is the drive to get there. Lots of very windy roads with drop offs and spooky trees (did they plan that?). I found the staff incredibly friendly and helpful which contrasted to some of the reviews citing rude and vulgar behavior. Perhaps that is something I could have asked for that would underscore the true dive experience. The town is cool and quirky too. Definitely worth a look read more

This place is really cool but the food was awful. It's not a waiter service type place. You order food and drinks at the bar and find a seat. The bartender was friendly and consistent. I love the vibes and all the interesting decor. Clam chowder was BURNT and inedible. The $48 prime rib dinner was mediocre. Mind blown by the price. Next time I'm eating dinner across the street at Bull Valley Roadhouse and then popping into the Warehouse Cafe for a nightcap. Cheers! read more

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What. Is. This. Place? It almost defies description. Almost. If aliens from the Old West slapped together a bar in a town that doesn't exist, you might get this if you get there at all. It does have a nice beer list and two bears, it does not have many traces of the modern world. It does have cool, countercultural seating with front row views of the water and passing trains, it does not have snooty patrons sniffing about their drink not having enough orange blossom or whatever. It also has a UFO. And a gift shop. I couldn't shake the feeling that it was intended to make you feel like you were in a slasher film. With an assortment of knives, plastic children's Smurf cups, and many other items lost in time (such as Playboys from 2002 still lovingly encased in plastic (preserve and protect!)) you could sense that danger lurked, it just wasn't clear from where. Certainly not from the placid smile of the helpful teen employee, I chose to believe. Yet there I was, seemingly moments later, outside with a beer in my hand and thoughts flickering from my mind. I was there. read more

Love the bar and vibes, but daaaaang, the food? Not impressed. I heard that the new owner raised prices and may be trying to cut costs, but let's be real: if you are advertising a polish sandwich, you shouldn't be serving a hot dog on wonder break roll. Service is great, people are friendly, music is good, but come on, you can't skimp on food when you're charging that much. $16 for a soggy bottom hot dog. read more

Excellent service! Great drinks!! Such a cool place to visit! Very eclectic lots of history and taxidermy to look at

Best dive bar ever! Cash only. Be prepared to keep it real. Glad this spot is still open in our beloved Bay Area! read more

Warehouse Cafe - This polar bear has been here for DECADES! - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

Drinks and dark ambiance are great but food is mediocre at best. CASH ONLY so remember to only bring cash! Our server was nice and checked on us frequently. We ordered the clam chowder. It was a bit grainy and kinda sloppy. Clams were super chewy. I could not finish it and gave up. Bathrooms were a trip. No door, only a shower curtain to pull for privacy. I don't hate it but I didn't fall in love. Definitely a locals only joint. I do like the old feel of this town. Definitely felt like I was transported back in time. read more

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This place has been exactly the same since I started coming here 25 years ago. The food is ok the beer selection phenomenal, service is generally friendly and the view is hard to beat. There is a cool thrift store in the back too. It's a good place to ride your motorcycle to on a Sunday and enjoy some live music. read more

Warehouse Cafe - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

I love your quirky hidden gem. The roads are windy and narrow but it's worth the beautiful drive through the hills to get here. Total chill vibe, awesome decor, outside seating by the river. The food was good too... I think they have live music Sundays. By far, my favorite dive bar. read more

$19 - 3 beers. Great service. Great owner. Great location. Love the vibe. Cigar in the yard. Bicyclists on Saturday day. All bikers on Sunday. I dont live close, but I'll find a reason to go back. read more

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Food was good...bartender who was supposedly the owner was rude as hell. We tipped at the bar. We tried bussing our table and was told to please don't do that. As I walked out the door and said bye and thank you, I heard " next time tip". Really? I did tip you old lady. So I walked back in and handed her a $20. She obviously needed it. Won't see me again. I will let everyone know how rude they are. The guy who gave us our food was really nice but other than that....Nasty customer service. Although the ambience is kind of cute and the food is decent, the service and attitude isn't worth it. read more

This place is like a complete throwback in time. It's a movie set. The food is decent and reasonable and the whole look of the place is unlike anything you've ever seen. They have the most extensive beer menu I've ever seen and the drinks are all double. They ONLY take cash but there's an ATM machine in the place in case you forget. It's definitely a total biker/locals thing and the staff is nice. But they ONLY take cash! There's live music on Sunday. Parking is rough when it's busy and the dirt, chip sealed parking area is full of potholes and puddles when it rains. But that suits the ambiance of Port Costa. Everyone should visit this place, if only to see something totally different and unexpected. Bring cash. They ONLY take cash! And the views out on the water are spectacular... Port Costa should be the swankiest place in the Bay Area. But it absolutely is not. read more

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Food was good, the service at the bar was great, and you had to give your order to the kitchen and pick it up... There was a cool band playing out back. This was on Easter Sunday. A very cool and pleasant lunch with family read more

How could you not recommend this place? The warehouse café is a great place to go. The bar is great. The food is good outside is pretty cool to watch a train drive by or just to sit there and relax and watch the Bay highly recommend this place also got some cool artifacts in the inside. You should check out. read more

Took a newbie to Port Costa... the warehouse *is* a must on the itinerary.... However, prices have changed. Tito's Vodka, Soda & lime: $15 Cash only. There is no way this place warrants this. We did our bar rounds throughout the weekend- The Mallard (Albany) Artie's (Concord) Jacks Cantina (Pleasant Hill) Pear Street Bistro (Pinole) In no other place did we pay $15 for a cocktail. Jacks Cantina- where there is a fresh slice of watermelon in your margarita price was under $15. read more

Under new management and now serving breakfast on the weekends! I FINALLY got down here in time to try the new breakfast at the Warehouse. I've been wanting to try the loco-moco so bad... it did not disappoint! Two perfectly cooked eggs on a big juicy hamburger patty with super tasty brown mushroom gravy. Hit the spot perfectly. read more

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We decided to visit the tiny town of Port Costa, having no real expectations. It was definitely a time warp! Old buildings from the 1800's and a definite old timey vibe. The one thing I previously read was that the Warehouse Cafe's prime rib was worth driving that windy road. And I can tell you: indeed it was! Actually the whole experience at the Warehouse was pretty amazing. Our server, Maria, was super nice, attentive and personable, always checking on us. The bread was warm and the Grassland butter was tasty! The appetizer lemon pepper chicken wings were delish! And of the course, the piece de resistance, the prime rib was juicy and succulent! We also had some homemade blueberry cheesecake for dessert and it was yummy too! All in all, a perfect Saturday night dinner date! The whole vibe of the Warehouse is pretty kitschy, with a bar, jukebox, pool table and a couple full size bears (polar & grizzly) on display! Just a tip: be careful when you're driving in the dirt parking lot. Lots of holes so drive slow. read more

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Definitely worth the drive and cook unique iconic location . Recommend going on a Friday or Saturday night and order the prime rib dinner. Note they are cash only but they have an ATM onsite. Be sure to stop by the whimsical gift shop while you're there. You won't find any other place like this place read more

Owner is rapacious re prices for everything. Lived here for 40 yrs and choose not to patronize because of unfair pricing. "Supercharge" on Sunday drinks when there is a band is NOT in place of a cover charge; it goes right to the amount of income the business, thus, the owner, accrues. This community is not elite re their incomes and never has been. Most cannot afford to drink or dine at either of the 2 establishments in town, whereas we used to be able to walk to either place from our residences, meet and greet our friends and neighbors conveniently and cheaply. Previous owners were not as concerned with revenue as they were with providing above mentioned venues primarily for neighbors who come to "harmonize" with each other as well as the well-liked wait staff folks. Those days are gone. read more

Just a cool vibe . Bar was eclectic as hell , Polar Bear , pool , and just a relaxing vibe . Had some live music that was good and plenty of out door seating . Food was ok not great but not the reason you come to a place like this . Bar tenders kept the glass full and the beer flowing so service was top notch . 5 star for those that get this kind of vibe , 3 star or less that want a place that's well put together or modern .Best part is it's come as you are , Biker , Surfer or in between read more

One of my go to bars! Went there during my time as a cadet at the maritime academy and even was there after graduation. Got to put my pin and name tag on a GB life preserver. Classic dive bar ambiance, the service is fast and the drinks are strong. And talk about a beer list! 100 or so beers in bottles to choose from. Wish they had more on tap but I can't complain about the selections. Wish more people know about it so it felt more lively. thinking about going? DO IT! Just don't forget to bring cash but if you do they do have ATM's read more

Warehouse Cafe - Magnets on there beer fridges - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

A great place to hang out are we something or someone interesting to see?. Fantastic selection of beers Eclectic oddities throughout are interesting and fun to look at. If you haven't been give them a try, you will be glad you did . read more

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Great funky little gem in the North bay! This is a bar you definitely should check out in this tiny town. There's a lot of history here and so much interesting decor to check out. Service was great, not too busy. Prefect for a stop along a road trip or if you're staying in the area. read more

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Port Costa is the type of cloistered hamlet you amble into casually after walking in the hills of the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline. The commercial section is a mere blip at the end of Canyon Lake Drive, and this ramshackle watering hole provides the anchor. I remember the place intimidated me the first time I saw it well before the pandemic because there was a sea of motorcycles parked in the lot and on the street. The patio was packed and the beer was flowing, over 250 different brands. I had it in my head that Jamie W. and I would come by for their $32 Prime Rib dinner, but it's available only on Fridays and Saturdays after 5PM. When we feel more desperately carnivorous, we'll do it. Meantime, I stopped by in the middle of my hillside hike as it was pretty empty except for about four regulars at the bar and a young family out on the patio which looks like the aftermath of a failed rummage sale. I knew they weren't serving hot food, but I was curious what they had beyond beer. The friendly bartender told me he could make me a Turkey and Cheese Sandwich with Potato Salad, and with a refillable Diet Coke, it cost me $9 (photo: https://bit.ly/3rgCZNa). It wasn't world-class deli fare, and for some reason, I wasn't disappointed. I think it was the chill vibe when the place is quiet and all you hear is the train rolling by. The only irritant was a stray cat who kept jumping up on my table when I took a bite out of my sandwich. I bet that's a real problem when you have a slab of prime rib and a baked potato in front of you. FOOD - 3.5 stars...it was just a sandwich but it worked AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...uniquely eccentric and it fits Port Costa like a glove, a very spiky one SERVICE - 4 stars...the bartender makes you feel you're at home TOTAL - 4 stars...if I ever get a chopper, I assume this is where I'll be RELATED - Exploring this part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2x1rlsD read more

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Great service and ambience , had a jukebox, you can play your favorite songs but took awhile till we heard our songs .. bartender was nice read more

Warehouse Cafe - Bears all over - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

Great staff, great cocktails, and serene outdoor setting near the water! Always a great group of people to hang out with and great music on the weekends! Always makes for a wonderful motorcycle ride!! read more

We were just here today because a friend of mine recommended to come here, I was with my husband and we never been here before, we walked in because it was open, looked around for about 10 minutes, then a women walked out and said there not open yet.... And it's a liability for us to be in here while closed and that they'd be open in 10 minutes, so we came back and the owner was outside she seemed sweet, however when we again went in we did. Not feel welcomed. The same woman inside and another worker did not acknowledge us! read more

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This is a popular motorcycle destination located in Port Costa, right on the Carquinez Strait. The winding road leading in is a blast, with nice tight turns and a view of the water. The term eclectic is often over-used but not here! Polar bears, vintage signs, and neon signs galore. The decor alone makes this a must-visit. You feel like you're on an American Pickers TV show. There's plenty of quirky seating indoors and a large outdoor patio. We ordered a pizza and burger, which is usually a safe bet, even at a biker bar. Sadly, it was beyond disappointing. The pizza appeared to be cooked from frozen and the burger was flavorless lol. For the price, next time I think I'll just order a beer and enjoy the view. Maybe we just had a fluke? Food aside, I would totally come back to grab a drink with friends as the location and venue is rad. read more

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My friend mentioned that this was a pretty cool place to eat so we decided to try it. The drive was interesting as we drove through a single lane road twisting around the hills headed towards the coast. On arrival, it was a very small town with only about 10-15 businesses along their "Main" St. It is very quaint and the building are pretty old and rustic. Parking is limited but it seems not too many people end up there. Anyway entering the restaurant is through the bar entrance and head to the bar to order your food or drink. The food menu is on placards placed on a table just in front of the bar. After you make your order and pay, you head to the kitchen and place your ticket on the carousel. You come back about 15 minutes later to check on your order. You eat outside in the patio area or near the parking lot area. The cafe is very old and rustic. You can smell the old rotting wood and the old memorabilia hanging on the walls of the place. Interestingly, bikers seem to enjoy the town and the cafe. I noticed there was a cafe sign that asked people to not be noisy driving through the town. This was a little weird as the bikers drove super loud Harleys even setting off the car alarms of some cars. The food (I ordered a clam chowder and hot links sandwich) was nothing spectacular but was just good. The drive was interesting, winding and tight (there are bicyclists on the same road sometimes) so I won't take the drive down unless I lived close by. read more

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Cool joint in the cuts. Mellow. Someone is always playing good music. I diggs it. Have to their food. Must come back.

Looking for great food, surrounded by Bay Area history, in a one-of-a-kind location? Look no further than The Warehouse Cafe in Port Costa, CA! Delicious down-home cooking in a casual and colorful atmosphere will greet you as you either belly up to the bar or select seating inside or out. We tried the current special of biscuits and sausage gravy, all made on-site, and served with a generous side of fresh seasonal fruit for a mere $10. The baking powder biscuits were freshly baked, fluffy, and smacked of butter. An ample blanket of homemade creamy sausage gravy cascades (Yes, with loads of sausage) over the mounds of biscuits, with a very slight kick of cayenne seasoning for an added flavor boost. Top that off with a brunch beverage as they have a full bar and several specialty drinks, along with beers from across the planet. You might hit it on a day when this amazing venue includes live music, a favorite televised sporting event, plus the friendly storytelling locals reminiscent of European pubs. This hidden gem is the best-kept East Bay secret that everyone will come to love! read more

Warehouse Cafe - Biscuits and gravy special for $10 - New American Near Me - Port Costa, California

Fun, eccentric little place..by the way, cash only, in case you don't see the sign, it's kinda hidden. Great drinks, good prices and interesting atmosphere. The food was surprisingly good and reasonably priced. read more

We went there because we wanted to have dinner and we're hoping they still had the prime rib. We drive up and park and walk up to the door. First thing we see are all these signs saying cash only. Signs everywhere inside. They referred us to the fee for cash private ATM. And they were out of Prime Rib. We left and ate elsewhere. read more

Somewhere in the East Bay at the end of a winding cliff side drive lays the Warehouse Cafe. A long long time ago, I would've been happy to spend an entire birthday night here; big ole okay steak? Suuure. Nowadays, if I'm hunting for a special occasion eatery with the weird codicil that it MUST be located within the obscure town of Port Costa, the Bull Valley Roadhouse is a superior eatery in every way. Why five stars? Because I was sitting here in a numb depression, because of the last year and a half, because of the accumulated grief and pain and exhaustion and manic furious rage we've all waded in, and my fiancée asked if there was anything she could do to lift me up, if there was anything at all left in the world. To my own curious surprise my mind immediately wished to be at the bottom of 2 Jack Black Frostys, staring at a 12 foot tall dead polar bear. Crowd is a mix of young people and side eyeing angry locals; jokes on them, they don't know I'm old enough to be an angry local too, I just look a little ‍. read more

You won't find a better Prime Rib in the bay! This hidden gem offers a great view of the water and a staff that's always friendly.

Went on New Year's Eve to see Mitch Polzak. Great band. Bar/club funky in a good way. Service staff very friendly. Prices very reasonable. Large variety of good microbrews. read more

Fun place, not what you expect. People call it a "gem" and that might be a good description. Kind of an odd place and you can get confused where to go in, lol. Food was good and we did have a couple good beers here. Interesting spectrum of clientele. When we're back over in this area we'll probably come back. read more

Great food and beer Wait staff is friendly. Will go often Music is good as well. Not that far out of the way read more

Prime Rib is Excellent, Friday and Saturday evenings only so far this year, just picking up again from Covid downtime. Service is good and prompt, all is CASH ONLY so far. Bar is long known for its broad selection of beers. This is a great place to view the ships going by on the river from an elevated patio, and the cool funky inside has changed little in four decades. :-) read more

When you first see this place you aren't sure where you should enter. If you enter through the double doors off Canyon Lake Dr you will have no idea where to go or who to speak to. The place is so spread out with junk everywhere you end up wandering around like a moron. Not one employee said a word to us. There are no signs directing you where to go or what to do. So annoying. The place looks like a run down horders paradise. The bathrooms which are the size of a matchbox have shower curtains on the stalls. So classy. We decided we didn't want to risk getting tetanus or something worse by eating here and left. read more