Ginochio's Kitchen
Restaurant · Bodega Bay
About Ginochio's Kitchen
En Ginochio's Kitchen, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón especial con vistas a la Bahía de Bodega, donde la brisa marina acompaña una experiencia culinaria única. Nuestra carta fusiona los sabores auténticos de la barbacoa con la tradición italiana, sin olvidar nuestros deliciosos desayunos para em...
En Ginochio's Kitchen, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón especial con vistas a la Bahía de Bodega, donde la brisa marina acompaña una experiencia culinaria única. Nuestra carta fusiona los sabores auténticos de la barbacoa con la tradición italiana, sin olvidar nuestros deliciosos desayunos para empezar el día con energía. Disfruta de un ambiente acogedor, tanto en nuestro espacio interior como al aire libre, y déjate conquistar por la calidad y el cariño que ponemos en cada plato.
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Ginochio's Kitchen is a popular spot in Bodega Bay known for its friendly staff, great views, and delicious food. The crab sandwich and clam chowder are highly recommended. Some found the service inattentive or the food reheated.
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Tip: Sit on the patio for a nice view of the bay. Be aware that this is a self-service restaurant.
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Ginochio's Kitchen Bodega Bay Reviews
Truly amazing day last Friday!! Stopped at Ginochio’s Kitchen in Bodega for lunch and had their sandwich The Piggy! Very good pulled pork sandwich! A little more in the sweet side than I like but still a great sandwich! I just like a bit more smoke and salt!! Indoor / outdoor seating and a good selection of foods. Just a day dream for this fanatic foodie!!! But for real!! SALUTE!!
We had a very pleasant lunch on the patio with our dog on Friday. The crab sandwich and clam chowder exceeded expectations, and my wife loved her fish taco. While the Caramel Bacon Monkey Bread was a unique dessert, I might try a different one next time.
Had lunch here on our trip to bodega bay, the staff was so friendly and nice, told us what is popular on the menu, we both went with the the pulled pork sandwich “the moo sand-which” and man was it so good! The outside seating was awesome as we got to bring our pug with us, great view of the bay while we ate, met some cool people while we were there! Definitely recommend coming here if you want good vibes, good food and good views! Can’t wait to come again!
I had my intimate wedding dinner catered onsite at Ginochio's on 10/10. From the early planning conversations with Patty, to her family's kindness and accommodation on what turned out to be a rainy day (Patty and Alicia put out prayers to the rain gods that it would stop for us!), to the INCREDIBLE food AND service, we fell in love with the Ginochio family. Patty and her family were so gracious with our party, as they are with the local community (if you know, you know!). Everyone in our party RAVED about the food and the service. We had a wonderful experience here and will definitely be back during future Bodega trips to experience the regular menu. Thank you again!!
Had a delicious FRESH dungeonous crab sandwich. The crab was amazing. When I commented they shared it had been caught today. Wow. Clam chowder was nice too. Sit on the patio for a nice view of the bay. Highly recommend.
Wow! What a gem! If you are looking for outstanding chowder, you have to try Ginochio’s Kitchen. Best chowder we have had in California. The owner is a sweetheart who knows everything about the town of Bodega Bay. Huge parking lot with lots of spots. Clean restrooms. Food comes out quick and piping hot. We finally got to try their breakfast burritos and they did not disappoint. Huge and filled with delicious pulled pork. We will definitely be back soon!
Ginochio’s Kitchen is a Hidden Gem in Bodega Bay! If you’re visiting Bodega Bay and looking for a place that delivers unforgettable flavor and warm hospitality, Ginochio’s Kitchen is a must! Their Brisket Breakfast is absolutely amazing—tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned, it’s the kind of hearty start to the day that keeps you talking about it long after the last bite. But the real star? Their Clam Chowder. Hands down, 5 stars and without question the best in Bodega Bay. Creamy, rich, loaded with clams, and bursting with coastal flavor—it’s everything chowder lovers dream of. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, don’t miss this bowl of perfection. Great food, welcoming staff, and coastal charm—Ginochio’s Kitchen is what Bodega Bay tastes like!
Great selection of food, wonderful service (all staff was extremely friendly), and an AMAZING view!!! Beef brisket sandwich was delicious & so was their clam chowder. The owner was very personable & so was the lady at the front counter. Will be back again! And my kids loved the magnets.
Moved to the area recently and was celebrating a friends birthday for the weekend. We wanted to go to gourmet au bay for lunch but we were too early. Ginochios next door was open so we went through the patio door but got confused as we were on the backside of the restaurant. We went around and ordered inside and sat back out on the patio. Only the orange umbrellas were theirs and the reds all said reserved for when gourmet au bay opened at noon. We had the dogs on the floor and a few of us had the fish tacos which were stuffed with cod. Large meal so it made up for the priceyness of eating out these days. Also had a white wine. Some people had other drinks, the chowder which they enjoyed, and the side of beans which was big enough to share. I put all the salsas and condiments on my tacos but still wished for a hot sauce, would take my own unless they offered it! Water is in the hallway with plastic cups. They didn’t have a dog water bowl but offered me a chowder cup for water, but bring your own if you have it! The cashier was friendly. No one was eating inside as it was a nice day out. Parking lot was easy as it was still early at 11:20am on a Saturday morning.
Quite a variety of options from barbecue, to seafood. We shared the fresh crab/ havati cheese sandwich with chips and a 16 oz clam and scallop chowder. The sandwich was delicious and the chowder was creamy and loaded, and with some potato bits. You also get the benefit of a wonderful view of the pelicans. See photos.
What an amazing little find! clean and modern little hole in the wall cafe situated right at the top of the Harbor. We had amazing breakfast burritos and you have to try the monkey bread with bacon and caramel! Never had anything like it and would come out of my way to come back here to get it again! we had our puppy with us there's plenty of outdoor seating and dog friendly
I’ve been wanting to check out this cafe for a while now and today was the day. I liked that we could order at the window. This is not a vegetarian friendly place- nachos seem to be the only option. The prices are fair and the portions generous. It was a gorgeous day so we took in the sun and dined on their patio with a view. My son had the brisket sandwich- plenty of meat on it and he said it was tasty. I had the fish tacos- they were full with a lot of fish although the fish was a bit dry. I ordered a mimosa and let me tell you it could have been shared with two other people. I do not day drink much so ended up asking my son to drive us home. I’d like to return and try their breakfast menu sometime.
Visit to Bodega Bay made me go into this joint. Awesome Location, one of the stars goes for that. This place have indoor and outdoor space. Outdoor space is shared among two restaurant. This is a self service place. We ordered a Fish Tacos, Crackling Nachos, Clam Chowder and French fries. Fish Taco is not that great at all., I felt either the fish is not fresh or not cooked right. I wouldn't suggest that. Crackling nachos, this is a huge plate of nachos. Order one for two or three people. It was good, but no Jalapenos :( Clam Chowder was so good, end up having two cups. Just add a bit of hot sauce to spice it up. French Fries was nice and crispy. In summary.. if you enjoy outdoor seating and just a quick fix until you find a proper place., this is the place.
A good place for a functional (and very filling!) breakfast before you head out hiking for the day. The service was friendly, great views of the marina and coffees are bottomless / free refills. This is a self service experience so expect to order at the counter and clean up after yourself.
For breakfast, I went with the "Hash of Beef" (14 Hour Smoked Texas Style Beef Brisket mixed with Country Potatoes, onions & bell peppers topped with 2 over-easy eggs). Cooked perfectly, nice portion size. On a few bites you can get hits of the smoke on the brisket the rest of the time it was hiding from my fork. Not much on seasoning but everything really tasted good with the tangy/heat of some Tapatio hot sauce. I held back from using it at first because I really wanted to get a good taste of the brisket. There was enough on the plate to save some for breakfast the next day. I added a little bit of leftover lime-garlic-buttered grilled lobster to it and the surf & turf combo was soooo good. I will be going back for sure as they have quite the menu selection.
We had breakfast there and is was terrible. I ordered Hash of beef , eggs taste bland , meat had weird flavor like it was in refrigerator uncovered for a while. I ordered food togo but got it served on plate when I mentioned it to the server she got salty about it and just pointed to the Togo boxes. I don't mind boxing it just don't be rude.
Chose this spot because of the favourable reviews - sadly very disappointed. From the moment we arrived the woman behind the counter did not acknowledge us for several minutes, there was no one else in line - she was inattentive and quite abrupt to say the least. We ordered one large clam chowder, one crab sandwich, a cider and a soft drink - we paid $72. Which would be fine but the soup was inedible - so thick it was like thick clue, flavor was bland and very distinct uncooked flour taste - awful. Before we sat I asked for an extra paper cup so we could split the soup and was told the 6oz Cup would be an extra $2, really?!?!. The crab sandwich was oily and loaded in grease - too bad to waste some good crab. Overall a disappointing stop and unpleasant experience. Just to Mention we arrived at 11.30am, the start of lunch and Only a few customers were there - so the service and food quality cannot be blamed On being too busy.
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1410 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
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