If you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock movies, especially The Birds, then you’ll probably recognize the restaurant featured here. Located in Bodega Bay, The Tides Wharf Restaurant is a spectacular coastal eatery that is famous for serving up fresh and delicious seafood. However, it’s perhaps most notable for appearing in Hitchock’s popular film The Birds. Yes, you’ll probably see a sea bird or two while dining at this oceanside restaurant, but don’t worry—they won’t hurt you!
Considered one of the most popular restaurants on Northern California's coast, The Tides Wharf Restaurant in Bodega Bay should be a bucket list item for every seafood enthusiast...or film enthusiast!
Blasted to fame in the 1960s when it was set as the backdrop for Hitchcock's thriller classic The Birds, The Tides brings in visitors from all over the world. Although the restaurant certainly looks a lot different nowadays than how it looked in its big screen appearance, it's still a neat tidbit of local history that's worth seeing for yourself.
The promise of a unique photo opportunity lures many visitors in, but it's the fantastic, locally-sourced seafood that solidifies The Tides as a coastal hot spot. Boasting an extensive menu filled with breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, there's something for every type of palate at this iconic eatery.
Seriously, this place has everything. From burgers and sandwiches to salads and chowders, you may just have trouble settling on what to order. All of it sounds so good! The Fish Cioppino is a good choice, comprised of an assortment of fish and shellfish, zesty Italian sauce, and delicious garlic bread.
Popular dinner entrees include grilled or pan fried pacific red snapper, salmon with hollandaise, or the calamari with lemon butter. All dinner entrees are served with your choice of New England Clam Chowder, Bodega Bay Seafood Chowder, or a mixed green salad and sourdough bread.
Located right on the bay, the view while you dine is downright outstanding. Enjoy unmatched views of the famous Sonoma Coast while the area's famous birds fly about. It's truly the picture-perfect setting for a hearty meal of local seafood cuisine.
The Tides Wharf Restaurant may have gotten famous thanks to one of Hitchock's most popular pictures, but it's the picturesque setting and seafood cuisine that has kept it a favorite for so many years. Stop on by soon, and keep an eye out for those birds!
