Places To Eat

Where to eat on the coast.

Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and markets from Bodega Bay to Point Arena, organized by town.

Bodega Bay

Spud Point Crab Company

Seafood · Casual · Harborside

Old-school Fisherman's Wharf spot known for New England–style clam chowder and crab sandwiches. Order at the window, eat at the picnic tables overlooking the water.

Lucas Wharf

Seafood · Mid-range · Waterfront

Restaurant and fish market on the harbor — a reliable stop for fresh crab and classic seafood plates with a view.

Jenner

River's End Restaurant & Inn

California Coastal · Upscale · Since 1927

Bluff-top dining where the Russian River meets the Pacific — watch osprey dive and seals haul out at lunch, sunset views at dinner. Also operates as an inn.

The Sea Ranch & Gualala

Coast Kitchen & Vue Kitchen

Coastal Californian · Upscale · Timber Cove Resort

Two restaurants at Timber Cove Resort built around seasonal, locally sourced ingredients — floor-to-ceiling ocean views from both.

The Black Door

Modern American Bistro · Mid-range · Downtown Gualala

Rotating menu built around fresh, seasonal ingredients in an intimate downtown setting.

St. Orres

Wild & Native North Coast Cuisine · Upscale

Iconic Russian-style onion-domed landmark serving foraged and wild ingredients — a Gualala institution.

Gualala Pizza & Bakery

Pizza & Bakery · Casual

Sourdough pizza with dough made fresh every morning.

Point Arena & Manchester

Franny's Cup & Saucer

Bakery · Casual · Wed–Sun, 8am–2pm

Small carry-out bakery on Main Street making seasonal pastries, chocolate, and caramels from scratch every morning. Ranked #1 in Point Arena.

Point Arena Pizza

Pizza · Casual

Brick-oven pizza, salads, beer, and wine.

Izakaya Gama

Japanese · Mid-range

Japanese small plates and izakaya-style dishes — an unexpected find this far up the coast.

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