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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