Terrapin Creek

Terrapin Creek is a fantastic spot! We loved their fresh, seasonal menu – everything tasted amazing. The vibe is super chill and the service was friendly without being overbearing. Definitely a must-try if you're in the Bodega Bay area for a relaxed, delicious meal.

We didn't know the place was so popular and walked in without a reservation. But we got lucky and got a seat because someone canceled! It's a cute little restaurant with nice views and artwork for sale on their walls, which was quite interesting. The server was very professional and good at his job (definitely 5 stars for him) and food was really good too! We had their seasonal asparagus salad, pork chop, fish stew, and sourdough bread pudding. All were very good except the clams in my stew had sand in them. I had to spit out quite a few of them :( But it was still a pleasant experience overall and I would recommend it if you want fancy dinner in the area!

Terrapin Creek was worth every penny. My Wife and I went here 2 nights in a row. First night I had the pork chop ( best pork chop I’ve ever had). Wife had the Duck. ( also the best duck I’ve had at a restaurant. We had scallops as an appetizer and Ceaser salad. Scallops were cooked perfectly. Salad was probably the only thing I wouldn’t rate as a 5⭐. The second night I had the Steak and Wife had the fish stew. ( both were delicious) We also tried the corn soup which was a corn purée with jalapeño oil. Great soup and the jalapeño oil adds a nice flavor. Service was incredible, ambience was great. You could get dressed up but you could also go there with casual attire and not feel out of place. All around a really great restaurant with amazing food. The passion fruit cheesecake is a must try. Extremely good food with service to match.

We had the duck rib eye med rare. Dessert was the delicious bread pudding.

Loved the food! Sea food and lovely local selections. We love a small menu where you don’t have 39 options but rather handpicked, focused dishes with taste and deep expertise. We tried oysters, a fresh salad with feta and peaches, halibut and homemade pasta as well as a sourdough bread pudding. Just excellent! Felt a bit elevated without being snobby. I would recommend making a reservation.

A true culinary gem in the area! The food was spectacular and the service was impeccable. The most impressive part? When we mentioned we were sharing dishes, they thoughtfully split and plated everything for us individually. It's a small touch of class that made a huge difference. Highly recommend!

I remember coming here 2 years ago, and when I think back to my experience, I can’t help but chuckle. After a long drive, my wife and I were rather hungry, and we wanted to find a good meal to enjoy. We stopped here and order some Italian food, and it was not out of the norm form what we’re used to at home when visiting my very Italian mother-in-law. Upon having it, it was just like her cooking, and I was grateful that it was at least as good. What really made me laugh is that the waitress had a nerve to comment on what she felt was a quick eating speed on our behalf. 1) We were hungry. 2) It’s not like it was anything so special that we hadn’t experienced regularly without the Michelin price. If all one needs to have a Michelin star is home cooked quality, give my mother-in-law one. I do have to say though, the Miyagi oysters were wonderful.

Normally we pass through Bodega Bay early afternoons, but we took a short vacation here which allowed us to explore. Terrain popped up on Google maps so I made a reservation. It was a delightful experience. We started with the Octopus and roasted cauliflower. The octopus was tender and the cauliflower was roasted perfectly. We followed up with the corn soup which is a don't miss if it's on the menu. Creamy taste of fresh corn. It has a jalapeño oil which isn't spicy, but adds a little something special. For entrees we had the fresh pasta and the rib eye. My rib eye was a perfect mid rare, very tender. The mashed potatoes was luscious. The brocollini was cooked tender, and still had a good bite. I tried the pasta which was homemade and really enjoyed that. The portions were big enough we didn't quite finish, but we made room for the sourdough bread pudding with roasted peaches. So soft and tender, warm and gooey in all the right ways. It made me like bread pudding which I didn't think was possible. If you're in the area, just make a reservation and go.