Drakes Sonoma Coast

Cuisine American
Price $$$ (31-50)
Rating 6/10
Last Visit May 10, 2025
Location SFBA: North Bay
General Notes

Excellent restaurant in Bodega Bay. I mostly came here because it was convenient (I was staying at the Lodge at Bodega Bay, which is where this restaurant is located), but it was actually surprisingly good. Excellent vibes, especially if you get a window seat (you get decent sunset views). Food is solid, especially their clams and bread. I would definitely come back, but this time I would only order their clams, it's one of their flagship dishes and for good reason. The portions are surprisingly large for a bougie restaurant of this nature and the prices are not too expensive. Interestingly, they have a LOT of Asian influences / flavors, similar to the Lodge at Bodega Bay ... which is odd considering that their clientele is overwhelmingly white.

Dishes Tasted
  • ★★★★ one pound tomales bay manila clams -- sonoma chardonnay, chorizo, herbs, butter, grilled sourdough. This is perhaps the most incredible dish on their menu. The clams are cooked perfectly, but more importantly the broth is incredible and the bread pairs SO WELL WITH IT. The next time I come here I'm just ordering this, and perhaps asking for a little more bread.
  • ★★☆☆ black rice bowl -- pickled mushrooms, radish, avocado crema, pea sprouts, chile crunch. Decent, the flavor is a little odd but I do like the tartness.
  • ★☆☆☆ mussel cacio e pepe -- bucatini, white wine, butter, black pepper, parmesan. pretty unremarkable, although the mussel tastes good and the portion is surprisingly large
  • ★★★☆ della fattoria bread basket for two -- toasted sesame seed and seaweed butter. The butter is incredibly delicious; it's light and airy whipped.