Review of The Tides Restaurant – Bodega Bay The Tides Restaurant in Bodega Bay is a must-visit for seafood lovers and film buffs alike. Famous as a filming location for The Birds, this coastal spot offers delicious food, stunning bay views, and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. From January through March, The Tides hosts three crab feeds a month—an absolute highlight for any seafood fan. The all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, paired with classic sides, makes for a memorable meal. Plus, if you book a room at The Tides, you’ll get a discounted rate for the night of the crab feed, making it an ideal weekend getaway. Beyond the crab feeds, the regular menu is consistently excellent. Whether it’s the rich, creamy clam chowder, perfectly grilled seafood, or classic fish and chips, every dish is fresh and flavorful. They also have a full bar, perfect for enjoying a cocktail while watching the boats in the harbor. If you want to bring a taste of Bodega Bay home, stop by their open market, where you can pick up fresh seafood and local specialties. The on-site gift shop is also worth a visit, offering unique coastal souvenirs and gifts. Whether you’re visiting for a meal, a drink, or a full weekend escape, The Tides delivers a true Bodega Bay experience. Highly recommend!

I stop here every once in awhile (mostly because I'm local and I love being near the coast, and this restaurant offers a water front view), and I'm always pleasantly surprised by the personable experience with the folks behind the bar - the staff here are super friendly. I really enjoyed my time here and am very appreciative for the level of service and, to be honest, expertise that is present here. It takes a lot of energy and dedication to do well in an environment that asks one to multi-task! (Way to go, Helen!). Thank you so much for an experience that put a smile on my face. With so much love

Lovely spot for lunch. Every table has a view of the bay. Love that they brought crusty sourdough to the table. The crab caeser came with a generous mound of crab and tiny but tasty seasoned croutons. They serve a thick and clammy clam chowder. I thought the crab sandwich was a tad dry but it was still enjoyable. Service was excellent.

This is a good place to visit. The restrooms are always clean. There's a gift shop with all kinds of books and shirts and hoodies, hats and sea items. There's a mini mart with fish products, wine, sodas, chips, jerky and other stuff to eat. There's a restaurant in the back overlooking the water. It has a bar in the restaurant over to one side. Lots to choose from in the menu. There's a snack bar on the other side of the building that you could order almost the same food. My partner and I ate there and ordered the bread bowl, fish and chips with onion rings and a soda. Everything was restaurant quality and very delicious. Out on the dock there were some sea lions getting some rays. You can spend some time doing things here. Good visit!

Would probably give it a 3.5. They're clam chowder was tasty and the glazed calamari was good. Slightly a bit chewier than I would like, but good. Great seating by the window looking out at the bay

Great spot for seal observation! The gift shop are great, pity the snack shop is closed today

The fish tacos were excellent in flavor, texture, quantity. The quantity of food was awesome. Especially appreciated enjoyed is the corn tortillas for the tacos were not fried but they were warm and did not fall apart. There is something special about the clam chowder that is memorable. Our server came to the table multiple times to make sure we were alright. The atmosphere is very inviting and friendly. I enjoy quiet to savor the food. Whenever in this area, I'll make a point of coming to The Tides Wharf & Restaurant

Visited The Tides for a party of 8, Bachelorette Dinner. You will find that the restaurant is attached to what looks like a grocery market and a few mini souvenirs shops. It's nestled right on the water and provided great views of the sunset on a clear day. I wouldn't say you need to wear a suite and tie to enter; casual attire is just fine while dining here. Decor is in the older side, so don't judge a book by its cover.

Antonio, our server was sweet. He was able to handle out party of 8 without any issues. His busser always had our waters filled above the half way point, and he cleared our dirty dishes quickly.

The food was not bad. Most of us ordered the creamy clam chowder to start and then we shared the calamari appetizers; one raw and the other battered version. Both versions were very tasty. The clam chowder was delish, not too salty and just the right consistency. Main dishes were good. I opted for the strike linguini pasta with cake with huge sized prawns, perfectly al dente noodles slightly bathed in a yummy garlic, lemon olive oil sauce.

All in all we had a delightful dinner for our bride to be. I would recommend this restaurant if you are staying in or driving thru Bodega Bay.