Trawling through the western side of wine country before heading to Napa? Making your way down Highway-1 and needing to stop for a quick bite to eat? Taking in the sights of Bodega Bay or savoring the drive along the Russian River? No matter what takes you through Sonoma, don’t worry about needing to scramble to search for a place to grab lunch — just check out our curated list and enjoy!
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1850 Bayflat Rd, Bodega Bay
707.377.4238
For fresh bay oysters, go no further than Fisherman’s Cove, the family-owned seafood shack that packs a flavorful punch. Check out their extensive oyster options, including simple classics like grilled oysters with garlic bread, or something spicier like their Sweet Heaters with pickled jalapeño and shallots. Not big on oysters? Try their lobster roll, with a soft hoagie overflowing with chunks of fresh lobster and garlic butter, or go for their fresh Dungeness crab sandwich, on ciabatta bread with your choice of cocktail sauce or dill aioli. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
10439 CA-1, Jenner
707.865.2251
This little café has some of the biggest views, sitting right on the pure blue waters of the Russian River and gazing out at Penny Island. Their menu is on the smaller side, but everything on it is prepared to perfection, from their smoked salmon salad with toasted pepitas to their pesto portobello sandwich with balsamic marinated mushrooms. Just stopping by on your way down Highway 1? You might be in luck and get there in time for one of their many community events to add a bit of flair to your roadtrip. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
