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Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant, Bodega Bay, CA
Award-winning

Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2933 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant is a California cuisine restaurant located in Bodega Bay, California.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Thursday - Monday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Liya & Andrew Truong
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Bodega Bay
  • Cross street
    Highway 1
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 2,933 people are saying

Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Californian

  • Wine Country

    Best Overall

  • Wine Country

    Best Food

  • Wine Country

    Best Value

  • Wine Country

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant is a culinary gem in Bodega Bay, offering "fantastic food" in a cozy, intimate setting. Diners rave about the "outstanding food and service," with dishes like scallops, duck, and halibut being crowd favorites. The friendly staff and "relaxed yet refined" atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

2,933 Reviews
  1. Ann

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have had dinner here a few times. Never disappoints. Our waiter was friendly and professional. Food was fresh and delicious. We will be back!

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  2. Richard VIP

    San Francisco94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a delight to enjoy a meal here. We drive a distance to have a wonderful experience. The food stands out to challenge your tastebuds. The service is always attentive and prompt. Since it is a smal venue, the. noise level is low enough for your table conversation without needing to shout.

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  3. Zoe

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, service great. Will definitely go again.

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  4. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is phenomenal. Andrew creates dishes that are fresh and delicious. Seafood appetizers are the best. We loved all 4! Some great wines, a nice dry sake, and NA beer are available to compliment your meal.

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  5. Kaitlyn

    San Francisco18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing and mediocre. I was staying nearby at The Lodge at Bodega Bay where their restaurant is very good but also wanted to venture out and had read the reviews of Terrapin Creek. Atmosphere okay but crowded, very busy so figured food must be good. Had scallop appetizer. Scallops themselves (very small portion for the price) were tasty as expected but the concoction they were in was obviously supposed to be original and interesting. Yes but it wasn’t delicious at all and didn’t make sense. I travel and dine out frequently so know good food. Boring. I then got the Wagyu Beef Strip Steak which had a nice presentation. However, I was shocked that the beef was chewy and not flavorful at all and I know Wagyu. By the second bite I couldn’t eat it so returned it. Then got the Fisherman’s Stew. Huh? The broth wasn’t interested and it was bland overall- not at all special. Finally I tried the Panna Cotta which I’d had at my hotel and had been fantastic. This had some tangerine or small orange topping which tasted canned and wasn’t rich or tasty. I really wanted to love or even like this restaurant. The only thing good about my dinner was my server Luis. I won’t be back.

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  6. faye

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding dinner. The food was excellent. The service friendly and efficient and a great wine recommendation. Our third visit and every time has been memorable.

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  7. Kevin

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good good.,........................................

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  8. Gary

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy access for parking. The menu, while not large offers a nice variety of options for starters and entrees. Their soups are always a highlight and everything else is delicious, making it tough to choose what to eat. The dessert menu also offers a nice variety of unusual wines and yummy cakes.

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  9. Robin

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quaint, cozy and clean restaurant. Food offerings/menu choices were excellent. Flavor of crab cake, duck and wagu beef dishes were superb. Bread pudding and chocolate cake was a disappointment. Service was a little melancholy. Made a reservation for 2 celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary (noted in the reservation). The person seating us first offered us a table for 4 that was in way of the front door. Possibly saw our reluctance, proceeded to offer us a small table for 2 in a corner, which was a lot better. Overall great experience.

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  10. Denise

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional meal. Delicious and great service!

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Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2933 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Wine Country
  5. Bodega Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant

1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Highway 1
  • Neighborhood
    Bodega Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Thursday - Monday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Liya & Andrew Truong
  • Additional
    Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine
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