Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Wine Country
  5. Bodega Bay
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant, Bodega Bay, CA
Award-winning

Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2852 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 875-2700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Liya & Andrew Truong
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Bodega Bay
  • Cross Street
    Highway 1
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 2,852 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Californian

  • Wine Country

    Best Overall

  • Wine Country

    Best Food

  • Wine Country

    Best Value

  • Wine Country

    Good for special occasions

  • Wine Country

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant in Bodega Bay offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "outstanding" service. Known for its seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, standout dishes include the corn soup, scallops, and duck. Guests laud the "welcoming" atmosphere and the attentive staff. A "must-visit" for any foodie.

2,852 Reviews
  1. elvino

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Halibut handled in a beautiful way Steak was fabulous Service was great Food was delicious, well done good job

    Is this helpful?

  2. Dimitra

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The Manhattan was top shelf and the Duck breast was cooked to perfection. However, the shiitake potato brussel hash that accompanied the duck was cloyingly sweet, covering the umami of the mushrooms and everything else. Same for the accompaniment on the very small portion of halibut, which had no sear. The texture of the grilled octopus was amazing, but lost in the excessive amount of toppings in which it was smothered. Tasty, but too much topping. Our server was perfunctory. Everything needed more acid, including the passion fruit topping of the exquisitely light cheesecake. Not the 30th anniversary experience I was hoping for, and shame on me for trying this place the last night before their winter vacation. I do recommend being seated by the fireplace.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Gary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious locally harvested food served in a very comfortable and cozy environment.

    Is this helpful?

  4. William

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely excellent atmosphere, service and with sumptuous food. Excellent dining experience!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Peter

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in this part of the State, by far. The food is always great. This night we had the fisherman's stew and the duck breast, both of which were excellent. Our server was friendly, timely, efficient, and great. The prices are still less than comparable restaurants in SF. Everyone should go to Terrapin Creek!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of the best restaurants in Sonoma county! Friendly service, outstanding food. The level of culinary excellence you would expect to find in a Michelin starred restaurant at the 2 star or higher level. We have never been disappointed coming here.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Deborah

    VIP

    San Francisco

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful culinary experience. Top restaurant on the Sonoma coast by far. Worth the drive to Bodega Bay for a dining treat. Consistently excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Svetlana

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible place! Food is delicious absolutely cute atmosphere service is excellent 

    Is this helpful?

  9. Diane

    VIP

    Sacramento

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a foodie and I loved the delicious dinner we had a Terrapin Creek this week. The Alaskan halibut was cooked perfectly; the best we’ve ever had. The Caesar salad and crab cake were also fantastic. Go! You won’t be disappointed

    Is this helpful?

  10. Robert

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to the area for decades. We’ve been here five or six times. Always a treat. Have always enjoyed our meals. We’ll be back soon.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2852 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 2 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Bodega Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo