The Birds Cafe

Paul Richardson

2024-04

Great little spot on the north side of Bodega Bay off of route 1. It has a little restaurant, a coffee shop, and a gift shop in three separate small buildings.We ordered the fish & chips and the fish tacos. Both were pretty good. The homemade tartar sauce had a unique flavor and really went well with the fish.The parking is right off route 1, which I would imagine is crazy packed during high season. Great place to stop with a nice outdoor patio! Decent wine selection by the glass.

mrs.schwarzie “mrs.schwarzie”

2024-02

I was a little apprehensive at first as the venue was very small and looked like a coffee cafe. You couldn't see or hear a kitchen so we asked if they were taking orders because we were looking for an early dinner. She said yes, so we ordered the fish & chips & a dozen oysters (raw). to share, and a couple bowls of chowder. What an unexpected surprise! The food was hot and delicious (except the oysters because they were raw, but also very pleasing) The fish & chips were hot and crispy, the chowder creamy and delicious. I didn't get a pic of the oysters because my husband devoured them upon delivery. Very charming decor, paying homage to the movie, but not tacky or cheesy

Chris Battle Sr.

2023-11

A quaint restaurant complex with wonderful outdoor seating and bay views. Staff was great and patient with our group order. The food was good, but definitely different that south Louisiana and the east coast.Coffee shop is attached and had great pastries and wine selections to boot.A very nice spot to stop either at the beginning or end of your coastal adventure.Con: only one bathroom, just need to know that before the beer drinking begins😉👍🏽

Amber R. Christie

2023-10

I had the 2 piece fish and chips, and a soda, and it came out to a hair over $21 before tip. This is around what I was expecting to pay for a meal in Bodega Bay, and the food was delicious! The fish pieces were a little small so if you're a big appetite person you might want to go with the 3 piece. The patio had a pretty nice view! The food came out quickly. Overall a really nice spot for lunch!Parking: The driveway comes up a little quickly, make sure you are not speeding on Highway 1! Plenty of spaces but the driveway is a bit narrow so be careful.

Julia

2024-01

Delicious fresh fish and chips with a Bodega Bay view also highly recommend Clam Chowder, especially on a wet, cold day.Inside and outside seating options.Nice place with a warm atmosphere, we are happy to be back, and prices are also okay.Parking: Lots of spaces

Ewelina Kosińska

2023-12

Awesome place to eat! Delicious oysters especially with blue cheese and bacon recommended by Juan Miguel but all of them were very fresh and savoury. Really good wine. The visit in the Bird’s Cafe made our day! Very nice terrace to spend afternoon. High top service, Kind regards to Juan Miguel:)Parking: Spacious parking!

LE A

2023-11

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M Ne

2023-11

In search of great clam chowder in Bodega Bay, California.This was not it. Nice atmosphere, quaint buildings. 3 separated buildings for food order and kitchen, coffee shop, dessert bar and dining area, and last but not least a building for gifts.What caught our eye was the nice presentation of the business as well as the name. "The Birds Cafe" in honor of the Alfred Hitchcock movie.We ordered a light lunch only appetizers, and of course a bowl of clam chowder.First taste of the clam chowder and this was bad. First was the consistency. Watery and not thick. They used a water base. Lots of chopped up clams, but little portions of potato, carrots and celery.Our other snack was fried artichoke bits. Hopefully they couldn't ruin cooking these. They were good. Portions were small with ranch dressing. My opinion they could have offered marinated leaves of some type as an option.Prices were to high for product.See our review of the tides and fishaterian food stop. Plus the comparison photos of the clam chowder. You can see the difference.Parking: Easy parking on slow days

Siddharth Reddy

2023-07

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Dan Hines

2024-03

Stopped in on a drive up the coast. Cool looking little place with bird silhouettes a around. Had the Shrimp and Chips it was great. Don't remember what my wife had but she enjoyed hers as well. Nice stop with plenty of outside seating and nice views. It's a walk up to order and everyone seemed pleasant enough. Will be back and will recommend!

Ben O. Verbich

2024-04

My girlfriends thoroughly enjoyed the oysters and lobster sandwich, while I found the non-seafood dishes to be average. I tried the corn dog and Asian salad, but they didn't quite hit the mark for me.The service was excellent, and the picturesque views added to the experience. But don't forget to bring a jacket because it can get very windy here!

Mitchel Long

2023-07

Food is very good. My partner and I had the 3 piece fish and chips with one bowl of clam chowder. Everything was delicious! It's only outside eating on tables and chairs that was on their decking. They also have a coffee shop and a gift shop that were separate from each other.Parking: Maybe 10 to 15 spots in the back and it's all gravel parking.Wheelchair accessibility: One spot right in front of the property.

Eclectix Art

2023-05

As others have said, ocean views and outdoor seating! What can be wrong there?On to the grub.Best thing we’ve had here are the addicting artichoke fritters. Order them, even if you don’t order anything else. Onion rings - excellent.The fish and chips were cooked perfect but very bland, they need some fresh herbs/parsley/tarragon/chives - just something! And the clam chowder could use some too, instead of the peppery flavor that kinda obliterated the clam taste.Overall - we will be back, if only for the artichoke!

Vasily Yurenkov

2024-03

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Raychel Love

2023-05

Literally, every single thing was so fresh and delicious!It was a little nippy outside, so we were thankful that they provided an indoor option for dining.If ever in the area, we will definitely return.

k goode

2022-05

Traveling up the coast of California and stopped at the The Birds Cafe for lunch. Yummy food! I ordered the clam chowder; delicious and a very hefty portion! My hubby ordered the fish & chips. He loved it and stated the fish was fresh! We ate on site on their deck overlooking the bay. Wait time for food was great and everything was very clean. Friendly staff. On our next trip to this area we will definitely visit The Birds Cafe again.

Rebekah Mazanowski

2024-03

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Diana Nekhorosheva

2023-05

We returned to have a lunch at this place twice, which basically shows how good the place is.BBQ oysters were delicious, especially given I don’t eat raw sea-food. Lobster roll was simply fantastic, can compete with lobster rolls in Maine, the dressing was so thoughtfully done, I can give this place 10 stars, if the rating would allow. Fish and chips were also good and fresh.

Christopher Wells

2022-05

The staff was great taking care of all our needs. The good was good, we had shrimp tacos, clam chowder and fish-n-chips as well as onion rings. Everything was cooked perfectly and our wait was very small.

Jennifer Moore

2022-05

The views are great. Customer service was good. The oysters were very small and everything on the menu appeared to be deep fried. We oysters, fish tacos and shrimp tacos.... the fish and shrimp were battered and fried stuffed into this healthy taco with a very tasty aoli. Wish they would have left the fish and shrimp unfried as it would have tasted so much better ( not so oily) and showcased what seafood offerings Bodega bay has to offer. There was also no crab on the menu and they do catch crab in that area so a bit disappointing. They do have Lobster rolls but I do not know if those are also fried. The wine and beer selection was good. The prices are a bit high for what you get.

Steve Ozelton

2021-05

We popped in for a tasty lunch this afternoon. The fish n chips were tasty, nicely battered and perfectly cooked to a golden brown. The chowder was yummy, nicely seasoned and tasty. I will definitely stop by next time I am in Bodega Bay.

Bartholomew Roland

2023-05

Solid fish and chips and great draft beers. I would recommend the 2-piece over the 3-piece; the fish pieces are large and 3-pieces plus fries was a lot of fried food. Parking: Lots of spots available in a lot beside the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: Nearly all parts of the restaurant are accessible from a single level. There is a raised porch for dining, but other tables and chairs are available indoors and out on ground level.

Laarni Thornton

2022-05

Great way to end an awesome day at Bodega Bay! Great view to enjoy cold draft IPA with crispy golden beer battered Fish & Chips and Clam Chowder. We also enjoyed Prawns & Chips and the Fish & Shrimp Tacos. Free parking & friendly service 🙂

Ann H

2023-09

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bartellj

2022-05

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Daniel Cifor

2022-05

BBQ Qysters delish.I tried the butter herb and the bacon Gorgonzola and they were delicious the later were super goodthe claim chowder is not your can soup it good and hearty.Fish and chips the tartar sauce was good but had a little taste of old onions otherwise good.the fish was nice ,thick and fried to a golden brown almost burned very crispy batter but very tasty.

DrPfeiffer

2023-05

Outdoor seating, and the views are fantastic. Prices are generally affordable and the food comes out quickly.I had the $15.95 + tax fish tacos, and the fish was fresh & plentiful. But the overall tacos were uninspired: meh ingredients, almost without flavor. Cold tortillas that looked and tasted like they were just pulled out of a supermarket package. (Hate to say this, but I would take fish tacos from a roadside truck that cost 1/3rd the price any day over these.)

elaine akamian

2023-05

Great oysters and fried artichokes! Food was fresh and really tasty. Oysters I had that day we're very good. They serve mignonnette on the side. Could be cheaper, especially drinks options. ($7 for a can Tecate) I get that it's in that kind of location to upcharge with the view, I suppose.

Joey Wajrowski

2024-02

The crab and lobster sandwich was tasty but portion size was tiny for a $26 sanwich. The BBQ oysters ($20 for 6) were unimpressive, lacking flavor. The vegan brownie was excellent, but $7.This place charges an insane amount. Find

Paloma Perez Prieto

2024-04

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