Dining in Dillon Beach — Restaurants, Seafood & Local Eats

In Dillon Beach

Walk from your rental — no car needed

Coastal Kitchen at Dillon Beach Resort

Cuisine: New American, farm-and-sea-to-table
Price: $$ — entrees $16–$28
Hours: Friday–Sunday, 12–7 PM (seasonal)
Location: 1 Beach Ave, Dillon Beach

Seafood Local sourcing Ocean views

The only restaurant in Dillon Beach. Seasonal menu sourcing from local farms and fishermen — grilled fish, Marin Sun Farms burgers, fresh salads. Beach-view patio with great sunsets. No reservations.

Tomales

10-minute drive east on Dillon Beach Road

Route One Bakery & Kitchen

Cuisine: Bakery, pizza, sandwiches, pastries
Price: $ — most items $6–$16
Hours: Thu–Sat 7:30 AM–3 PM, Sun 7:30 AM–3 PM, Mon 7:30 AM–2 PM (closed Tue–Wed)
Location: 27000 CA-1, Tomales

Bakery Pizza Coffee

Seasonal bakery and pizzeria in the heart of Tomales. House-baked bread, pastries, and scones in the morning; wood-fired pizza and sandwiches through lunch. Local beer, wine, and cider. Great stop on the way to or from the beach.

Marshall & the Tomales Bay Oyster Trail

15–20 minutes south on Highway 1 — the oyster capital of Northern California

Hog Island Oyster Company

Cuisine: Oyster bar, raw bar, seafood
Price: $$ — dozen oysters ~$30–$42
Hours: Fri–Mon 11 AM–4 PM (summer: Thu shuck-your-own walk-in; winter: Fri–Mon only)
Location: 20215 Shoreline Hwy, Marshall

Oysters Reservations recommended Farm tours

The Bay Area's premier oyster farm, raising oysters in Tomales Bay since 1983. Outdoor Boat Bar with raw and BBQ oysters, cheese, and wine. Farm tours available Fri-Sun. Reserve ahead, especially weekends.

The Marshall Store

Cuisine: Oyster bar, smokehouse, seafood
Price: $$ — most items $12–$25
Hours: Mon, Thu–Sun 11 AM–4 PM (closed Tue–Wed)
Location: 19225 CA-1, Marshall

Oysters Smoked seafood No reservations

Roadside oyster bar and smokehouse over Tomales Bay. Famous for BBQ oysters, smoked fish, and ceviche at picnic tables with bay views. No reservations — call ahead on rainy days as they may close early.

Nick's Cove Restaurant

Cuisine: Contemporary American, sustainable seafood
Price: $$$ — entrees $28–$48
Hours: Mon–Tue 12–8 PM, Wed–Sun 11 AM–8 PM
Location: 23240 Highway 1, Marshall

Fine dining Waterfront Reservations recommended

The most upscale option on Tomales Bay. Elevated fish-house classics — pan-roasted halibut, wood-grilled oysters, garden-driven seasonal dishes. Waterfront setting with overnight cottages available. Reserve for dinner.

Point Reyes Station

25-minute drive south — the foodie hub of West Marin

Station House Cafe

Cuisine: California comfort, brunch, American
Price: $$ — entrees $18–$32
Hours: Mon–Tue & Thu 11 AM–8 PM, Fri 11 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–8 PM (closed Wed)
Location: 11285 CA-1, Point Reyes Station

Brunch Local institution Reservations available

Point Reyes institution since 1964. Locally sourced California comfort — grass-fed burgers, fresh fish, and one of Marin's best weekend brunches. Garden patio. Reservations via Resy.

Side Street Kitchen

Cuisine: Rotisserie, sandwiches, California casual
Price: $$ — most items $12–$22
Hours: Mon & Wed–Fri 9 AM–6 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–6 PM (closed Tue)
Location: 60 4th St, Point Reyes Station

Rotisserie Sandwiches Counter service

Casual counter-service spot from the Station House team. Rotisserie meats, hearty sandwiches, and local-ingredient salads. Weekday breakfast 9–11 AM.

Cafe Reyes

Cuisine: Neapolitan pizza, oysters, beer & wine
Price: $$ — pizzas $16–$22
Hours: Wed 5–8 PM, Thu–Sun 12–3:30 PM & 5–8 PM (closed Mon–Tue)
Location: 11101 CA-1, Point Reyes Station

Wood-fired pizza Oysters Craft beer

Michelin-recognized wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, fresh local oysters, and 10 rotating craft beer taps. Simple, focused menu. Great casual dinner after a beach day.

Bovine Bakery

Cuisine: Bakery, coffee, pastries, pizza
Price: $ — most items $4–$12
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4 PM, Sat–Sun 7 AM–4 PM
Location: 11315 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station

Bakery Coffee Morning stop

Legendary West Marin bakery. Buttery scones, sticky buns, bear claws, and strong coffee. Weekend lines out the door. Perfect fuel before a hike or beach morning.

Palace Market

Cuisine: Gourmet deli, grocery, prepared foods
Price: $–$$ — deli items $8–$16
Hours: Daily 8 AM–8 PM
Location: 11300 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station

Deli Groceries Picnic supplies

Gourmet market with an excellent deli — sandwiches, tacos, burritos made to order. Local cheeses, charcuterie, and wine. Online deli ordering available. Ideal picnic supply stop.

Valley Ford

20-minute drive north on Highway 1 — a tiny ranch town with outsized flavor

Rocker Oysterfeller's Kitchen + Saloon

Cuisine: Southern comfort, seafood, craft cocktails
Price: $$ — entrees $16–$30
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–8:30 PM, Sun 10 AM–8 PM
Location: 14415 CA-1, Valley Ford

Southern comfort Oysters Live music

Roadhouse blending Southern comfort with Sonoma Coast seafood. Smashburgers, fried chicken, shrimp etouffee. Dollar Oyster Mondays. Sunday live music and brunch. Full bar with creative cocktails.

Dinucci's Italian Dinners

Cuisine: Old-school Italian American
Price: $$ — family-style dinners $20–$35
Hours: Mon & Thu–Fri 4–8 PM, Sat–Sun 12–8 PM (closed Tue–Wed)
Location: 14485 Valley Ford Rd, Valley Ford

Italian Family-style Historic

Three generations of family-style Italian in a circa-1908 hotel. Generous portions of pasta, chicken, and steak with bread, soup, and salad. Old-school charm, local favorite.

Valley Ford Market

Cuisine: Deli, sandwiches, breakfast burritos
Price: $ — most items $6–$14
Hours: Daily 7 AM–7 PM
Location: 14400 CA-1, Valley Ford

Deli Quick stop Local goods

Roadside market with a solid deli — sandwiches, breakfast burritos, local produce, wines, and homemade beef jerky. Quick, affordable stop on Hwy 1.

Bodega Bay

30-minute drive north — the Sonoma Coast's dining hub

Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant

Cuisine: New American, seafood-forward, seasonal
Price: $$$ — entrees $32–$52
Hours: Thu–Mon evenings only (reservations strongly recommended)
Location: 1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay

Michelin Guide Fine dining Reservations essential

Intimate, seafood-forward restaurant that held a Michelin star 2012-2018 and remains in the Guide. Seasonal menu from co-chefs Liya Lin and Andrew Truong. Small dining room — book ahead.

Spud Point Crab Company

Cuisine: Seafood counter, clam chowder, crab
Price: $ — most items $8–$18
Hours: Daily 9 AM–5 PM
Location: 1910 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay

Clam chowder Crab sandwiches Casual

No-frills harbor-side crab shack. Award-winning clam chowder and generous crab sandwiches at picnic tables. Arrive early on weekends — long lines.

Fishetarian Fish Market

Cuisine: Seafood counter, fish & chips, fish tacos
Price: $–$$ — most items $10–$20
Hours: Sun–Thu 11 AM–7 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM
Location: 599 CA-1, Bodega Bay

Fish tacos Fish & chips Fresh catch

Locally caught seafood in approachable preparations — fish tacos, fish and chips, poke bowls, and daily specials from the boats. Casual counter service, family-friendly.

Gourmet Au Bay

Cuisine: Coastal wood-oven cuisine, wine bar
Price: $$–$$$ — entrees $22–$38
Hours: Open daily (Mon–Tue happy hour & limited menu; Wed–Sun full service)
Location: 1412 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay

Wine bar Waterfront Wood oven

Waterfront wood-oven restaurant and wine bar since 1995. Curated small-production wines, wood-fired dishes, and seasonal seafood with bay views.

The Tides Wharf & Restaurant

Cuisine: Seafood, American, full bar
Price: $$ — entrees $18–$36
Hours: Daily — breakfast, lunch, and dinner; espresso bar from 7 AM
Location: 835 Highway 1, Bodega Bay

All-day dining Harbor views Hitchcock history

Bodega Bay landmark, open 365 days. Seafood and American classics with harbor views. Featured in Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). Espresso bar from 7 AM.

Cooking at Your Rental

Most rentals have full kitchens. Plan meals and stock up before you arrive.

Dillon Beach General Store

1 Beach Ave. Basic groceries, snacks, pastries, sandwiches, and the local-favorite salted caramel soft serve. Convenience pricing — not for a full shop. Open daily in season.

Nearest Full Grocery: Petaluma (40 minutes)

Petaluma (~40 min east): Safeway, Grocery Outlet, Trader Joe's. On your route from the Bay Area — easy to stop on the way in.

Pro Tip: Stock Up on the Way In

Stop at a full grocery store before the final drive. Once you arrive, the nearest supermarket is 40 minutes away. Bring everything for your first night's dinner and next morning's breakfast.

Pick up oysters from Hog Island or The Marshall Store, local cheese, and a bottle of Sonoma County wine on the way in. Shucking on the deck is hard to beat.