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

Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2925 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 2,925 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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.

2,925 Reviews
  1. Ilya

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Recommended by a friend, Terrapin Creek is a lovely little spot on the Bodega Bay coast. Low key, friendly service. Relatively traditional menu, but the food is of such high quality and turned out with a lot of care. We will definitely go again and recommend it heartily.

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  2. Lora

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience, with great service by Guillaume, excellent food and nice atmosphere

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  3. Corkie VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in an intimate, warm setting. Loved the mushroom asparagus salad!

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  4. Betsy Hofstadter VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food in a casual, comfortable environment! We loved it so much that halfway through the meal we decided to buy a birthday gift certificate for our daughter to dine there. Great for an evening out AND for a special occasion. The owners really know what they are doing. Can’t wait to go back.

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  5. Charles VIP

    Tahoe14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at Terrapin Creek. The staff was welcoming, our server was attentive and knowledgeable and the food was well executed resulting in an enjoyable evening. A limited cocktail bar was available along with an extensive wine list. Our server was available, but not overbearing and we didn’t feel rushed…it was a very pleasant and relaxing evening. Overall it was a great experience for good value.

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  6. cindy VIP

    San Francisco58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early reservation and the restaurant filled up soon Fish stew and swordfish were fabulous We shared the asparagus salad Our server was great

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  7. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have eaten at Terrapin Creek a half dozen or so times. Every time, friendly, professional service, fantastic food, excellent cocktails, an affordable and well curated wine list. It's easily the best restaurant on the Marin Sonoma Coast. If you have a chance to go, don't hesitate. And don't miss their sourdough bread pudding!

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  8. Tom

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is positive. You won't be disappointed.

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  9. Karen VIP

    Sacramento13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It never dissapoints. The food and service was excellent

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  10. Ed VIP

    San Francisco71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service and ambiance! Our clients will love this place!

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Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2925 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 20 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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