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Coast Kitchen Restaurant at Timber Cove Resort (Sonoma County) (Jenner)

Address: 21780 Hwy#1 Jenner, California 95450

Coast Kitchen Restaurant is a full-service classic Northern California restaurant situated in the iconic Timber Cove Resort in Jenner, California which offers stunning ocean views and a fresh seasonal local menu. The small coastal town of Jenner is located on the Pacific Coast and situated close to the mouth of the Russian River. Jenner is also known as Jenner-by-the-sea. The Coast Kitchen Restaurant is about 2 hours and 30 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North and CA-1 North ( 97 miles). Coast Kitchen is open 7 days a week for breakfast from 8-11 a.m., lunch from 12-3 p.m., and dinner from 5-9 p.m. Breakfast and lunch don’t require reservations and it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. But reservations are required for dinner to watch the gorgeous sunset.

Our drive to Coast Kitchen Restaurant in Jenner was a very fun, scenic, and winding road. The beautiful panoramic view of the ocean during our travel was well worth the challenging drive. We saw a lot of dairy farms, cows, cheese, and local creamery stores on our way to the restaurant. We arrived at Coast Kitchen around 10 a.m. and easily found a parking space in front of the resort. We loved the amazing coastal view from the front area of the resort along with the pool, foosball, and ping-pong tables situated in front of the resort for the hotel patrons to use. There were a few hiking/walking trails around the property for people to use. We also took pictures of a Timber Cove landmark obelisk called “the Bufano Peace Statue Movement. It’s situated at about 93 feet above the cliffs and is designed by Beniamino Bufano who is a famous San Francisco artist and sculptor.

There were 3 of us at our party which includes 1 kid and 2 adults. We immediately sat on one of the outside tables in the patio area with an unobstructed view of the ocean. It’s hard to find or sit on an outside patio table on a warm sunny day due to guests wanting to enjoy the weather. We were greeted by a friendly server named Amaya that took all our orders. There were only a few customers at the restaurant since they just opened the restaurant at 8 a.m. And our food was delivered to our table within 5-15 minutes. My wife ordered the famous Timber Cove Eggs Benedict with house-cured tasso ham, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise, smoked paprika for $17. As for my daughter, she ordered the Eggs Any Style with 2 farm-fresh eggs, country potatoes, applewood smoked bacon or breakfast sausage toast for $14. And lastly, I ordered the delicious Breakfast Sandwich with housemade spicy pork sausage, fried egg, arugula cheddar cheese, paprika aioli for $16. My wife ordered the Bloody Mary with housemade mix while I just had a cranberry drink. Also, all the tables were sanitized and separated to adhere to the Covid-19 safety regulations.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun breakfast experience at Coast Kitchen especially with all the outdoor patio tables overlooking the beautiful ocean. Nothing compares to eating outdoors with your family on a sunny day with good quality food and a stunning ocean view.

Tips: No reservations are needed for breakfast and lunch it’s on a first-come, first-serve basis. But if you want to watch the sunset then reservations are required. Be careful when driving as the roads are very winding and lots of switchbacks. Visit Salt Point State Park which is about 10-15 minutes away from Coast Kitchen Restaurant. During our visit, we saw a few whales feeding or hanging around on the coast which was visible from our table. There were a few areas around the property that has a wooden benches for people to sit, relax, and enjoy the ocean view.

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Tony’s Seafood in Marshall (Tomales Bay)

Address: 18863 Shoreline Hwy Marshall, Ca. 94940

Tony’s Seafood is a classic Northern California seafood house on Tomales Bay in Marshall. In 1948, Tony’s Seafood was originally established by a Croatian Fisherman named Anton Tony Konatich. But later in 2017, Hog Island Oysters Company bought Tony’s Seafood from the family. Tony’s Seafood in Marshall is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North ( 56 miles). Tony’s is open from Thursday to Tuesday from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome.

Our drive to Tony’s Seafood in Marshall was a very fun, scenic, and winding road. The view of Tomales Bay during our travel was well worth the drive. We saw a lot of dairy farms, cows, cheese, and creamery local stores on our way to Tony’s. We arrived at around 11 a.m. and end up parking on the side of the street close to the water and saw a few oyster shell casings on the side of the road. There were a few people already in line ahead of us but we made a reservation online. The friendly hostess greeted us and sat us outside on a table closest to the water. All the tables were separated to adhere to the Covid-19 safety regulations. We even saw a few customers with their dogs having lunch and enjoying the view. The weather was beautiful and sunny but later became windier at around 12:30 p.m.

There were 5 of us at our party which includes 2 kids and 3 adults. We ordered the Pacific raw oysters which are $21 for 6 pieces, grilled bbq and chipotle bourbon grilled oysters for $17, pasta and clams for $27, HIOC clam chowder for $17, HIOC Bloody Mary. Our food was delivered to our table within 5-10 minutes. My wife and sister-in-law loved the raw and grilled oysters while dipping them in the special sauce that they had provided. The grilled bbq and bourbon oysters looked appetizing and delicious. The clam chowder, pasta, and clams were not too thick or creamy but very delicious and fresh ingredients. My daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese and some fries on the side.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun lunch experience at Tony’s Seafood especially with all the outdoor (covered/non-covered) tables overlooking the beautiful Tomales Bay. Nothing compares to eating outdoors with friends and family on a sunny day with good quality food and fresh raw or grilled oysters.

Tips: Make sure you make a reservation and get there early to find parking, avoid the long lines and wait times during lunch(12 noon). You can reach Tony’s Seafood either via Nicasio Valley Road or Tomales Petaluma Road. We took both ways and find that Nicasio Valley Road has more winding roads than the Tomales Petaluma Road.

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The Tides Wharf and Restaurant (Bodega Bay)

Address: 835 Coast Highway 1 Bodega Bay, Ca. 94923

In the early 1960’s the Tides Wharf and Restaurant were made famous by the popular Alfred Hitchcock’s classic movie “The Birds”. The restaurant was used as a backdrop in one of the scenes from the movie. It’s one of the popular restaurants on the Sonoma Coast with an amazing view of Bodega Bay. It’s situated a few steps away from the Inn at the Tides. And it is also famous for its seafood, fish market, and gift shop. It’s a great place to stop for fresh seafood when driving up the coast. The Tides Restaurant is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North ( 85 miles) and is open 7 days a week from 8 am-8 pm. Breakfast is served from 8 am-11 am, lunch from 11 am-4 pm, and dinner from 4-8 pm.

Our drive to The Tides Wharf and Restaurant was very fun, scenic, and had a few winding roads. The view of the beautiful Bodega Bay during our travel was well worth the drive. We even stopped by at the famous St. Therese Church and the Potter Schoolhouse from the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock’s horror movie “The Birds”. We arrived at the restaurant around 9 a.m. and parked in front of the restaurant. There were a lot of parking spaces available but can get crowded during weekends or lunchtime. The weather was beautiful and sunny but later became windier in the afternoon.

The restaurant wasn’t too busy since we got there early at 9 am. We were seated inside since the outdoor tables are not available until 11 am. There were 3 of us at our party which includes 1 kid and 2 adults. We ordered fried calamari as appetizer for $8.95, hot crab sandwich for $26.50, 1/2 pound Bodega Bay Burger for $12.95, Filet of Petrale Sole for $26.00. And for dessert we ordered the cheesecake, apple pie with ice cream and lemon meringue. The hot crab sandwich is a grilled open face with jack cheese and tomato grilled while the deluxe burger came with sourdough bread and sautĂ©ed onions. The Filet of Petrale Sole is pan fried with lemon butter. All the foods that we ordered were good and delicious especially the dessert.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun brunch experience at the Tides Wharf and Restaurant especially on a sunny day overlooking the beautiful Bodega Bay. It’s a great quick stop spot with good quality food and a great view on your way to the Sonoma Coast.

Tips: There was ample parking in the morning but it gets busy during lunch and dinner. Bring a sweater or jacket as the weather can change quickly to cold and windy since the restaurant is located on the bay. The outdoor tables are usually busy especially during lunchtime and people are waiting for them to become available. We also ordered some crab sandwich to take home from the Fish Market inside the restaurant. They also have a giftshop available onsite and a small Cafe if there is a long line (wait time) at the restaurant. There were a few covered or shaded outdoor tables available near the Cafe for customers. It’s a great place to eat and watch the sunset.

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Swanton Berry Farm (Davenport, Ca)

Address: 25 Swanton Drive Davenport, Ca. 95017

Founded in 1983 by Jim Cochran, Swanton Berry Farm became the first certified organic strawberry farm in California. Rented 4 acres of land, bought an old tractor, planted and cultivated 4 acres of strawberries. Swanton Berry Farm also became the first organic farm to sign a contract with the United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO in 1998. They support and take great care of their fruits, produce, and loyal farmworkers. The organic farm is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

It took us about an hour drive from Daly City and it’s 56 miles via CA-1 South Cabrillo Highway North. Our drive to the ranch was very scenic and relaxing on Hwy-1 towards Santa Cruz. The Swanton Berry Farm is before Highway 1 Davenport Beach and it’s a good stopover on your way to Santa Cruz, California. It has easy access on and off from the freeway and we parked on a large gravel and dirt parking area. The organic farm ranch also has a porta-potty available for customers located in front of the farmhouse by the parking area. My daughter and wife enjoyed the clean outdoor picnic tables on a grassy area that overlooks the beach across the road.

We were surprised to see a wide variety of organic jams inside the farmhouse such as organic pies, fruit jams, lemonade, merchandise, organic corn, and many more. They also sell drinks such as strawberry lemonade for $5. We bought a slice of blueberry pie for $7, strawberry cheesecake for $7, three jars of their organic jams (strawberry, rhubarb, and Olallieberry for $13 each. There were also fresh strawberries on a basket that sells for $6 each, organic sweet corn 2 for $3, strawberry and tayberry truffles for $3 each, strawberry cheesecake for $7 per slice. The pies were not too sweet but delicious with a good crust that is not too flaky or buttery. There is no seating available inside the farmhouse but has outdoor picnic tables that are ideal for a countryside picnic experience. My daughter loved the fact that the picnic tables were situated near the strawberry field where you pick them yourself. We didn’t get to do the u-pick strawberries experience since it was closed for the season. (off-season). And it’s a self-pay, honor system where you calculate the total costs, place the money inside the cash register, and get your change. We were lucky enough that there was a helpful worker that assisted us with our purchase since there was a long line of customers.

Tips: Try to get there earlier on weekends due to large crowds and wear your masks when going inside the farmhouse. You can also visit the Pie Ranch, Shark Fin Cove, and the small town of Davenport. Pie Ranch also has a variety of freshly baked organic pies that they sell. Don’t forget to stop by at all the beautiful beaches along Highway 1 coast.

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Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery Restaurant (Santa Cruz, Ca.)

The Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery is a Hawaiian Themed Restaurant with a lively bar & grill for seafood, steaks & pasta in a marine-inspired space with a rotating bar. The Restaurant is often visited by tourists and locals for its Hawaiian theme décor, famous Hawaiian local dish with different seasonings and local ingredients. The Restaurant is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from San Francisco via Hwy-1 South (69 miles). The Makai Restaurant is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Our drive to The Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery was a very fun, relaxing, scenic, and winding road. The view of the various beaches (San Gregorio, Davenport, Bonny Doon, Four Mile) along the Hwy-1 coast was well worth the drive. We even passed through a few organic farms, (Pie Ranch, Swanton Berry Farm) small coastal towns (Pescadero, Davenport), Pigeon Point lighthouse, and wet marshlands.

We arrived at the Wharf in Santa Cruz at around 12 noon. We stumbled into this hidden gem restaurant with a Hawaiian theme as we were walking along the wharf. When we entered the restaurant, we were impressed with the Hawaiian theme decors, music, and the revolving tiki bar with the view of the water. We were greeted by our friendly hostess named Eyra and were seated at the outdoor covered tables with a view of the ocean. Our friendly, attentive server named Troy recommended a few items on the menu. I ordered the Huli Huli Chicken for $15, which is a marinated chicken thighs that are “turned” over an open flame to lock in the natural juices, and served with steamed rice and our house-original mac salad. My daughter opted for the Pineapple Spam Fried Rice with prawns for $17. My wife ordered the savory Guava Soy Bistro Steak for $16, a flank steak basted with a house-made guava-soy marinade, and grilled to perfection served with rice and your choice of vegetable. Lastly, for dessert we tried and shared the delicious Banana pudding for $8.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun and relaxing outdoor lunch experience at The Makai Island Kitchen and Groggery. Nothing compares to eating outdoors with Hawaiian background music on a sunny day with good quality food, refreshing Hawaiian cocktail drinks, and an amazing view of the ocean.

Tips: The parking rates at the Santa Cruz Wharf for summer (Mar- Sept) are $1 per 20 minutes or $24 daily max. And for Winter is $1 per hour for the first 4 hours then $2 per hour with a $12 daily max. The Wharf also has a Santa Cruz boat rental place that rents motorized boats, boogie boards, wetsuits, life jackets, fishing gears, frozen baits, and many more.

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Pie Ranch (Pescadero)

Address: 2080 CA-1 Pescadero, Ca. 94060

Established in 2005, a roadside farmstand barn situated on Hwy-1 offers fresh, sustainable, locally farm-grown produce, goods, pies, and preserves. Their mission is to bring health to the food system from seed to table. The profit they generate supports their own non-profit educational farm programs.

It took us about an hour drive from Daly City and it’s 47 miles via CA-1 South Cabrillo Highway. Our drive to the ranch was very scenic and relaxing on Hwy-1 towards Santa Cruz. The Pie Ranch is after Highway 1 Brewing Company and it’s a good stopover on your way to Santa Cruz. It has easy access on and off from the freeway and we parked on a large gravel and sandy parking area. The ranch also has a porta-potty available for customers located on the side of the barn near the parking area. My daughter and wife liked the clean outdoor picnic tables and all the pumpkins situated in front of the Pie Ranch entrance.

We were surprised to see a wide variety of selections inside the barn such as the organic pies, organic produce (tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, eggs, strawberries, etc). They also sell drinks such as kombucha, sourdough bread, t-shirts, and books. We bought small sizes (about 2-3 servings) of pumpkin cutie pie, pear ginger streusel cutie pie, apple streusel cutie pie, cheesy garlic twists, organic cherry tomatoes, strawberry, olallieberry, and jay berry jams. The price for the small size pie is $8 while the whole pie is $25 and they don’t sell per slice. The small pies were not too sweet, nice crust that is not too flaky or buttery. There is no seating available inside but has outdoor tables that are ideal for a countryside picnic experience. My daughter loved the fact that they have pumpkins situated all over the outdoor picnic area due to the upcoming Halloween event/celebration.

Tips: Try to get there earlier on weekends due to large crowds and they can run out of baked pies. Some customers usually call in their order to reserve their pie orders. Pie Ranch is before Ano Nuevo State Park and Swanton Berry Farm. Swanton also has a variety of freshly baked pies that they sell. Don’t forget to stop by at all the beautiful beaches along Highway 1 coast.

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The Marshall Store (Tomales Bay)

Address: 19225 State Route 1 Marshall, Ca. 94940

The Marshall Store is a classic Northern California seafood house on Tomales Bay in Marshall and situated since 1926. The Marshall Store is often visited by tourists and locals for their famous locally farmed grilled bbq oysters with different seasonings and local ingredients. The Marshall Store is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North ( 56 miles). The Marshall Store is open from Friday to Monday only from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and It’s on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Our drive to The Marshall Store was a very fun, scenic, and winding road. The view of Tomales Bay during our travel was well worth the drive. We saw a lot of dairy farms, cows, cheese, and creamery local stores on our way to Marshalls. We arrived before 11 a.m. on a Saturday and there were already a few people in line. It’s a first-come, first-serve basis where we placed our order on the window, luckily found a vacant seat with the view of the bay, waited for our name to be called and they delivered our food to our seat. The service was fast and the servers were friendly and helpful.

We’ve been to The Marshall Store three times and it’s usually every time we are at Point Reyes National Seashore area. We ordered the Rockefeller, Kilpatrick, and the bbq grilled oysters which are all $25 for 6 pieces, Rock Cod fish sandwich for $20, Ceviche Tostada (2 pcs) for $20, clam chowder for $20, Chorizo Fish Stew for $10, and the Tri-tip sandwich for $16. My wife loved the raw and grilled oysters while dipping them in the special sauce that they had provided. The grilled bbq oysters came in with garlic-infused bread. My daughter enjoyed the delicious clam chowder and the savory tri-tip sandwich.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun and relaxing lunch experience at The Marshall Store especially with all the outdoor (covered/non-covered) tables overlooking the beautiful Tomales Bay. Nothing compares to eating outdoors with friends and family on a sunny day with good quality food and fresh raw or grilled oysters.

Tips: Make sure you arrive early to find free parking, avoid the long lines and wait times during lunch(12 noon) especially on weekends. You can reach The Marshall Store either via Nicasio Valley Road or Tomales Petaluma Road. We took both ways and find that Nicasio Valley Road has more winding roads than the Tomales Petaluma Road. Public restrooms were portable potties and a 15% tip/service charge is automatically applied to your bill. We stayed up late and watched the gorgeous sunset with the beautiful view of Tomales Bay. (highly recommended)

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Fishetarian Fish Market in Bodega Bay

Address: 599 CA-1 Bodega Bay California 94923

Fishetarian Fish Market opened in 2012 at Bodega Bay by Shane Lucas due to his passion for fishing. Shane Lucas has sold fish for over 20 years in the wholesale fish business. The restaurant serves fresh seafood, gluten-free and vegan daily on their menu. It’s a great place to stop for a quick bite of fresh seafood when driving up the coast. Fishetarian is about 1 hour and 20 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North ( 85 miles). Fishetarian Fish Market is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Our drive to Fishetarian was very fun, scenic, and had a few winding roads. The view of the beautiful Bodega Bay during our travel was well worth the drive. We even stopped by at the famous St. Therese Church and the Potter Schoolhouse from the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock’s horror movie “The Birds”. We arrived at Fishetarian around 11 a.m. and end up parking on the side of the fish market in front of the dock with a view of the bay. We were surprised to see that there were a few people already in line ahead of us. We ordered through the order window and waited for our name to be called. All the outdoor picnic tables were separated to adhere to the Covid-19 safety regulations. We even saw a few customers with their dogs having lunch and enjoying the gorgeous view. The weather was beautiful and sunny but later became windier in the afternoon.

There were 3 of us at our party which includes 1 kid and 2 adults. We ordered both the grilled garlic butter oysters which are $15.99 for 6 pieces, grilled bbq sauce oysters topped with cilantro and green onions which are also $15.99 for 6 pieces, clam chowder on a bread bowl for $12.99, crab sandwich for $19.99, and fried calamari for $13.99. Our name was called by the staff from the pick-up window and carried our orders to the table. Luckily we found a nice picnic table closer to the bay water with an obstructed view of the Bay. My wife loved the flavorful grilled bbq and garlic oysters while I enjoyed the savory popular crab sandwich. My daughter enjoyed their famous clam chowder on a bread bowl and it was very delicious with fresh ingredients.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun lunch experience at Fishetarian Fish Market especially eating outdoor on a sunny day at a picnic table on the beach overlooking the beautiful Bodega Bay. It’s a great quick stop spot with good quality food and a great view on your way to the Sonoma Coast.

Tips: Make sure to call in or order your food online ahead of time to avoid long lines. And get there early to find parking as it is limited and shared with the Lucas Wharf Bar and Restaurant. Bring a sweater or a jacket as the weather can change quickly to cold and windy since it is on the bay. The outdoor picnic tables on the beach are usually busy and people are waiting for them to be available.

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Bounty Hunter Restaurant in Napa

Address: 975 1st St Napa, California 94559

The Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ is established in 1992 and is situated in the heart of Downtown Napa. Casual, brick-walled establishment offering a wide variety of fine wines and great selections of craft brews. A full lunch and dinner menu serving sandwiches, salads, real BBQ, their famous beer can chicken bbq, and barbeque is served ’til 12 am on weekends.

We are looking for a place to celebrate the 4th of July and for our daughter’s early birthday celebration. We were craving for an authentic or good barbeque restaurant with a nice view. It took us about 1 hour and 15 minutes from San Francisco and passed through a couple of wineries in the Napa area. We arrived at the Bounty Hunter Restaurant around 10:45 am and were lucky enough to find parking in front of the Restaurant(free and 2-3 hours max). Both indoor and outdoor seatings are available at the Bounty Hunter Restaurant. There were some cool and nice decorations inside the restaurants such as a horse saddle, articles from newspapers recognizing the restaurant and its history, a big moose head hanging at the wall.

But we decided to eat at their outdoor seating overlooking the Napa River since it was sunny and beautiful day. We were greeted promptly by a friendly server and recommended their two famous signature entrees which are the Bounty Hunter beer can chicken for $34.95 and the B.H. Smokin BBQ Platter for $49.95. We also had toasted baguette with pimiento cheese and their famous cornbread as a side dish/appetizer. We were surprised when our order arrived because it’s more than enough for just the three of us. But the main highlight of our lunch was the savory, unique and delicious Beer Can Chicken which is a cajun spiced whole free-range bird perched on a Tecate beer can. It was big, soft, and lots of juice was coming out while we were carving it. What’s even surprising was the B.H. Smokin BBQ Platter which includes a combination of pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, half rack of St. Loius ribs, and coleslaw on the side.

The St. Loius ribs were so delicious and soft that the meat came off easily from the bones. The B.H. cornbread was warm, soft, moist, and served with melted butter on top. The Best part was eating savory BBQ with a view of Napa River where people are kayaking, Stand up paddle, and walking along the River. And lastly, the server brought out a dessert which is a chocolate cupcake with vanilla ice cream on top and a strawberry swirl for my daughter’s early birthday celebration compliment of the Chef. We were so full that we end up bringing the leftovers home for dinner.

Tips: Come in early before 11 am to find parking in front otherwise you may end up parking on the street or at a public parking(fee) about a block away. You may also rent a kayak, stand up paddle board, ride a Gondola under the bridge by the Napa River.

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River’s End Restaurant and Inn

Address: 11048 CA-1 Jenner, Ca. 95450.

Located in Jenner California which is about a 2 hours (84 miles) drive from San Francisco, California. The restaurant and Inn were originally built in 1972 to service the loggers and fishermen. The restaurant is situated and perched on a bluff where the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean meet.

Our experience is only for the River’s End Restaurant and not for the Inn. From Bodega Bay we drove through a series of narrow, curvy winding roads with a beautiful view of the coast. We then passed and crossed through the Russian River Bridge which is about 10 minutes away from the restaurant. After the bridge, we proceeded to the left side of the road going to Jenner Beach as the right side will lead you to the town of Guerneville. Once we arrived at the River’s End Restaurant we noticed that there were only a few parking spaces (about 10-12) available in front of the restaurant. The person that took our order informed us that they don’t serve indoor as of now due to Covid-19 and minor renovations. We then ordered our food thru an “order window” in front and we’re escorted in their back patio deck with a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean and the Russian River. We ordered fish tacos, chocolate mousse, and a Bloody Mary drink for my wife since we already had lunch in Bodega Bay. Our order came in within a few minutes and the fish tacos were so good and came with 3 medium-sized pieces per order. We ate and enjoyed our food on the outside patio while we watched the gorgeous view of the ocean and the river. They also have a bar and clean public restrooms available inside. We only stayed for about an hour to give other customers a chance to use the patio deck as they were very busy that day.

Overall, the River’s End Restaurant is a very cozy, romantic, and beautiful place with a gorgeous view of where the Pacific Ocean and the Russian River meet. The lunch prices menu were reasonable with average portions. Also, the River’s End is famous for its amazing sunset views during dinner time.

Tips: You can drive for a few minutes to the Goat Rock area and Jenner Beach. You can see the view of the Arch Rock stone from a distance while you visit the Harbor Seal Nursery area in Jenner Beach. But watch out and be careful of the high tides and strong surf. They have public restrooms available on both Jenner Beach & Goat Rock.

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