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Terrapin Creek Cafe

1580 Eastshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
707 875 2700
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Ranked #1 of 17 restaurants in Bodega Bay
Cuisines: Californian
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Modesto, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We've eaten here MANY times...always, always amazing!! Enjoyed the Glazed Pork Ribs followed by their butterscotch pudding. Outstanding!

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Stonington, Connecticut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This is the restaurant that was worth the trip. We recently went there and had an exceptional meal with two friends. The locally sourced food was about as good as it gets. The steak, the duck breast and the seafood were perfectly prepared. The wine list was excellent; andthe advice we got on which ones to choose was also outstanding.... More

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Jackson, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Our annual stay in Bodega Bay was once again highlighted with dinner at Terrapin Creek. The owners and staff are the absolute best. The quality and freshness of the food is amazing. Nice wine list,too!! The owner even greeted us with a "How are things in Atlanta". We have eaten all over Sonoma and this place remains our favorite! Try... More

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San Jose, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Stopped by for lunch on the way up the coast. There is not much in the way of dining options until you reach much further north, but this is an excellent exception. The lunch menu consisted of garlic soup, a couple of salads, sandwiches and a couple of other interesting dishes. I tried the cassoulet. It was quite good. Cassoulets... More

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Southington,Ohio
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

This little place has a charcter all its own. It is a wonderful find for this area, and is well worth trying there food. All is expertly prepared and service is above par. Prices are resonable for the quality that you recieve.

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Fremont, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

The locals even think that this is the best restaurant in town. I had the fish stew and my husband had the crab cakes - both dishes were delicious. The staff was very friendly as well. It is tiny and parking is limited, so you may want to come at an off hour like we did (around 2ish for lunch.)

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Palmer
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63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Today we again returned to this delightful cafe. I had the fish stew, a delightful broth flavored with saffron, tender bits of fish, scallop and clams. we will return. Also be sure to visit the art gallery in the same building. The art is refreshing and a delightful person there to welcome.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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30 restaurant reviews
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Off the beaten path, but well worth the effort if you are looking for a great meal chosen from an inventive menu, great hosts, and a relaxed and informal setting. The appetizers set the tone. Oysters, roasted beet salad, the absolute best mushroom soup ever, and dungeness crab cake were all prepared and presently perfectly, and all were delicious. But... More

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omena
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16 reviews 16 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Great place to eat. If in Sonoma and on the coast stop here for a geat dinner? Nice menu short glazed ribs were very good. Look forward to going here again.

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california
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55 reviews 55 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

4 of us happened on this gold mine in bodega on calif hiway 1 - I had duck, my wife scallops, my son a steak and his friend a pasta -all exceptional and as good as anything we have found in sonoma/napa...worth a trip over from Santa Rosa...a liuttle steep but skip the wine if you need to - the... More

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