Breakers Café

Casual, perfect-for-any-crowd beach town cafe, with ample outdoor seating, fire pit, beers on tap and full bar. Food is upscale pub grub and seaside themed, with a Latin twist. Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, likely more mildly spiced to a Marin crowd, but yummily fried and well dressed, served on brioche bun.

What a great little beach side restaurant/patio. The food was solid, but the vibe of the place was outstanding. The staff was efficient and friendly and the overall experience was fantastic. If you’re in Stinson Beach, give this place a try, you’ll be happy you did!

Breakers Cafe – Stinson Beach Cool spot to hang out, but unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the vibe. We ordered the daily special — ribs — expecting something freshly made, but they were dry and flavorless. Honestly, I’ve had better from Costco. The kids’ pasta was also a letdown — bland and overcooked. On the upside, the pear salad was fresh and actually really good, and they had a couple of nice IPAs on tap. It’s a nice place to grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere, but I wouldn’t come back for the food.

overall B+: great North Bay Stinson beach side restaurant/patio. The food and service and prices solid, vibe of the place outstanding. Halibut sammy, fresh poke salad. Just beware of local bird droppings before sitting outside. Drive from the highway was super beautiful and fun, especially in a boxter sports car.

What a fantastic, beach-side joint!! I had the coconut shrimps and the Mrs went with a halibut filet tacos! Drinks were a little on the high side for the quality and the 2 servers we had interaction with would have rather been anywhere else than serving us. Nobody comes around to Check on you. (Big loss sale opportunity)

Great location and service. Depending on when you go, there is a wait as the place seems popular. The poke bowl and kids chicken was good. The kids pasta & French dip were really dry and tasted off like it had been sitting in the plastic container under a heat lamp all day. The guys were nice enough to replace the pasta with chicken at no added cost even though it was $2 more. I spent $140 for the fam, just a meal and drinks. If I go again, I'd stick to the basics. I think them prepping the food in advance and letting it sit in a plastic container could be the reason for the negative reviews so get here early.

Absolutely stellar experience ! I travel the country and try my hand at shrimp tacos everywhere. These were hands down the absolute best I’ve ever had. Now after saying that the halibut tacos were even better !!! Absolutely huge portions, fresh ingredients and amazing flavor. Top that with great service and atmosphere you have a must stop experience

Ate here a couple of years ago and the food was great. This time, not so much. Kind of bland and dry (burgers and fish taco’s). Maybe it was a bad day in the kitchen but for the amount we paid ($36 for tacos and non-alcoholic beverage), I expect better. Service was good (quick) and we love the location.

We stopped by before our journey to Mendocino. It's a small but cute area. You order outside at the bar and the outdoor patio is pretty big and dog friendly. Bathrooms for customers too and a place to fill up water. It is kind of pricy at $25 for 2 shrimp tacos. Shrimp taco was pretty good. But it's about the vicinity to the beach and location I guess. I'm sure at night it looks even more fun.

This is our go-to eatery when we are at Stinson, mainly because of their dog friendly patio. As a couple, we have collectively had 4 or 5 different menu items total and they've all been pretty good. I wouldn't say the food is spectacular but it's tasty enough. I do feel it is slightly overpriced at $18-30/entree but I guess that's the price for an outing to Stinson. Like another reviewer said, it's more about the ambiance and proximity to the beach than it is about the food. Overall, decent eats, lots of tables on the patio, and dog-friendly. Oh! And there are bathrooms available for customers.

Came here a long time ago and was sad to find out that the inside has been closed. I'm guessing sometime during covid. Plenty of menu options, certainly something for everyone. Really pricy, but it is one of the only sit down restaurants in the area. Service was just ok and everything comes in take-out boxes. The portion sizes were really big and what i'd expect from the price paid. The shrimp tacos were good, with plenty of shrimp and limes on the side. Although, they weren't the best or most flavorful i've ever had. However, everything tasted really fresh. My boyfriend had the shrimp burrito which was really bland. The shrimp were under-seasoned and although the portion size was big, neither of us wanted to finish it. Overall, a nice place to sit outside and one of the only options in Stinson. Not the best food, but more about the ambiance and proximity to the beach I guess.

I had a cheeseburger and lemonade. The lemonade was excellent! The burger was pretty good and came with fries. We ate on their patio. Overall, a great meal for a day at the beach. Only downfall was that the prices were quite steep.

Stopped here for soft serve on a gray, drizzly day in May because it's always the right weather for soft serve. I was surprised by how affordable the prices were--I expected a mark-up because of the prime location. My daughter immediately dropped her cone on the deck. I went to buy another and the young man insisted on getting her another cone free. That gets an automatic five stars in my book.

They will add their own gratuity before tip. Don't bother tipping! You can take pictures of people here and the owner will condone it apparently

The Drinks were good. Not much else was though. This does seem like a nice chill spot to hang out though. I was really excited to try this place but the food was just a bit lacking for me. My crab sandwich had the flavor but it was really missing the main ingredient: the crab. That's the one thing that really bugs me when I go somewhere and I see Crab Cakes on the menu. You definitely gotta have a good amount because the customer is already paying extra for that tiny luxury. On top of that we ordered Clam Chowder and it was just ok. Definitely could of used some more salt if anything but at least there was there was good enough fixings in that. I'm not sure if I would try them again since I struck out with two items. But at least the fries and booze were good.

This place is clearly a tourist trap but at least the food isn't bad.  Crab melt was decent. There was quite a bit of crab. The fries were decent. Salmon tacos were so so. There was quite a lot of salmon but the tacos didn't taste lively even with the squeeze of lime. The flavour profile of both dishes was muted, but the tacos felt the lack more.

The Tri-tip was extremely hard to eat: overcooked, cold and flavorless. I couldn't even finish the second bite. After informing the register, there was no discount or any type of offer to compensate the uneatable sandwich. Had to pay $51 total for a burger so that I could at least eat something. When they came to the table, a free drink was asked after I had already purchased the burger. Very mediocre overpriced place with no tact for customer service. Do not recommend.

Difficult to find parking, however easy walk from the beach. Right for coffee and ice cream, left for food and drinks. Plenty of good seating with umbrellas for shade. Food was absolutely delightful, however extremely pricey. $22 for a tasty Nashville Chicken sandwich, $18 for decent shrimp ceviche, and $24 for 6 delicious oysters. The chicken sandwich was huge and very flavorful, but soggy, causing the fries to get soggy as well. Cooked perfectly though. Shrimp ceviche and chips were pretty standard. We chose garlic seasoning for our oysters and they were fantastic. Great size with plenty of natural flavors and no grit. They even supply you with little wooden pushers that were very helpful. Everything comes in to-go containers which makes it easy to take to the beach or pick up and walk to a nice table. The drinks looked refreshing but we had brought our own cooler in the car.

Delicious drinks and great service! Cozy atmosphere and family friendly. Highly recommend

Service: you order at the counter and they call out your food to pick up when it's ready. It's efficient and we got our food quickly. Food: I have to be honest and say I wasn't expecting much from the quality of food here, but I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the shrimp tacos, turkey panini, and garlic fries and ALL of our food was delicious. Even the balsamic vinegar dressing for the side salad I added on to my sandwich was a tasty surprise. Fair warning though, they aren't cheap. We spent about $60 for the food and a sofa, but nothing is cheap here! We are just glad the food was tasty. They also have many options for alcoholic beverages if you're in the mood to partake ranging from draft beer to wine. Ambiance: It's a casual, beach eatery. You can either sit outside where they have heaters to keep you warm or inside. It's a quaint little place. I highly recommend it if you're passing through and looking for a bite.

Stopped by for dinner after a hike/exploring Stinson Beach! Our expectations were low, considering the mixed reviews, but we had a good experience. We grabbed a table on the patio, and were delighted to find it was well heated. The ambiance on the patio was pleasant - string lights, dogs, happy people, etc. We went up to order at the bar and I got the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and an Arnold Palmer. You also pay at the counter and wait until your number is called to pick up your food. Service was quick and we didn't wait long for our orders to be ready. The portion sizes were quite large, which was perfect because we were starving. It was far from the best Nashville Chicken Sandwich of my life, but the chicken was juicy and the fries on the side were delicious. I will say, it could've used more sauce - not hot at all. My friends got the Ahi Tuna Poke Salad and Fish & Chips, which were both tasty. We also got a side order of the Housemade Guacamole & Chips, which was delightful - definitely made fresh. Overall, the food wasn't mind blowing, but we left full and happy!

Ambiance was perfect for a night like that night. They had heaters outside. Both fish taco and the fish & chips were delicious, per the men. My chicken kept sliding out of my sandwich, but that's ok. I just took the chicken out to eat it. Fries we soo good. You order everything at the counter and they call you number to pick it up. Service was fast.

This place is an absolutely crime against good real food. Oysters, awful no saltine crackers available. Burger, somehow worse than the Oysters (how do you mess up beef??). And to top it off the Nashville Hot Chicken, was rubbed down in Kung Pau sauce. Not to mention, 0 cocktail sauce and we paid a grand total of 84 dollars. I would rather pay 84 dollars for a single patty from in and out 3 times a day. Only giving one because 0 isn't an option.

Some of the best garlic fries I have had in a while and very dog friendly! I really liked this place. We stopped here while on a walk down the main street of the city. There are not a ton of options for eateries in the area, but this seemed like the best. Pricier than some of the the places we tried but the food is good. They had a nice patio with lots of pups and good music. I really enjoyed the relaxed vibe. Good place to stop for lunch if you're driving through and you can get some ice cream right next door.

Pretty dang good tri-tip Sammie in a perfect location by Stinson Beach! It was a cold misty ocean day so we honestly didn't expect too great of food but we're searching for outdoor heated seating. So we were pleasantly surprised by how tasty this sandwich was and the the tri-top sliced nice and thin topped with just the right amount of mayo, fresh greens, onion and tomato which was the perfect touch to the flavorful layers of beef on top of the chewy fresh ciabatta it all laid upon! Oh and it comes with either a salad or fry's so I splurged and enjoyed the perfectly salty crispy fries that compared to McDonald's only better restaurant quality! Oh and my friend had an equally good grilled salmon sandwich with spring mix salad that had a lovely lemon vinaigrette... we'll definitely be back!

Was staying in Stinson beach for a couple of days and saw this place when we drove in. It is on the main road in town. Saw that they had an outdoor patio. We decided to walk to this place with my dog. Plenty of outdoor seating available. They offered self serve water and there was also a water bowl for the dogs. I ordered the Grilled Steak Grande Burrito and my wife had garlic fries. This place is pricey as the Burrito cost $18. The burrito was huge and really tasty. The chips also good. The garlic fries fresh and hot. The staff was friendly and my order came out pretty quick. Definitely a good choice if you are in the area.

I saw an owner get in a 20 year olds face because a 70 year old man took a VERY inappropriate picture of her butt after the beach. & SCREAMED AT her. I eat right before this before I witnessed it and it was the most outrageous thing I've ever witnessed. Food wasn't even good. And the owner had NO respect while the younger girl was crying.

Great great food - we sat out on the patio on a sunny March afternoon and ordered from the little outdoor bar! Everything tasted fantastic and they do have full menu of drinks (we got the barrel aged Manhattan and a glass of Pinot Grigio). Service was helpful and pleasant! Food was all packaged to go - I think they automatically do that if you order for dining outside but we didn't complain. There was a nice fire pit out there as well. Halibut tacos were the thing to order!! But everything loved their food - cheeseburger, kids buttered pasta, beet salad. No complaints!

A couple of friends went there and the crowd and service was terrible. The owner needs to rethink their policies about customers, the friends definitely felt unwelcomed

Stellar experience all around at an incredibly convenient location just off Highway 1! Great place to stop for a quick bite regardless of which direction you're traveling. Service: Nothing too special here, but it certainly isn't bad. There are menus posted at various locations throughout the restaurant and you can order at the bar outside or a counter inside. If I recall correctly, once you order they give you a number placard and bring it out to you. Food/Drink: Fantastic! I splurged and got a Tri-tip sandwich and fries with a glass of the McManis Cab and it was one of the best meals I've had in recent memory! Great flavors and textures throughout with the fries being crisped to perfection. I had never had McManis wines before and based on the price I was expecting a "House Red" experience, but it was smooth, well balanced and everything I wanted it to be. The portions are generous and you'll likely walk away with leftovers, but they bring it out to you in a to-go box so you don't have to ask for a box at the end. Ambiance: Another great showing here with a comfortable beach town vibe. We came on a misty/rainy afternoon and instead of sitting inside by the cozy fireplace like normal people we sat outside under an umbrella (I love rain). There is quite a bit of seating throughout and what appears to be a small venue space in the back. Plenty of heat lamps and umbrellas if the weather isn't so agreeable giving you plenty of options.

The foods were wholesome. I ordered a Tri-tip sandwich, a steak nacho, and a garlic (they are delicious). The 16 oz tri-tip sandwich also came with regular fries that I did not know before I ordered. I should ask substitute my regular fries for the garlic fries. I enjoy the sitting (indoors and outdoors). The parking is the downside for me because I had to park about 1 miles away. The speed of the service was reasonable. We didn't wait for long.

Came here after the beach for some oysters, Caesar salad and fries with a friend of mine. As soon as we received our food, I knew something was wrong. The oysters were not fresh, at all. They were very suspicious looking and after eating one oyster and taking one bite of salad, everything tasted horrible. We asked for a refund and "Rigo" at the front was very rude saying nobody else complained about the food, clearly the yelp reviews tell a different story. After speaking with the "owner" who wouldn't show his face, rigo came back and said the owner would grant us a refund but not the oysters we already ate. WHAT A SCAM!

Let's start! This is Stinson and every thing is beachy and easy. I have tried probably 10 different options off the menu and it has always tasted good. Yes the food comes in a box. You can choose to eat at a table or take it with you. Not sure how previous reviews can claim being ripped off when the prices are clearly written on the menu board. If you want table service walk over to parkside cafe. Or just have an adult slushy and relax you are at the beach!

i'm so baffled this place has 3.5 stars. It's disgusting and truly one of the worst meals ive had in my 28 years of life. Almost 90$ for subpar clam chowder, inedible calamari & fish n chips. it's truly shameful and on top of that they don't even provide service here. You order and they give you everything in to go boxes. For the prices they charge you'd think you'd get everything on actual plates and silverware, nope just a sad cardboard box and plastic utensils. Seriously, these people are crooks. You're better off going down to the market and scrounging something up to eat from there and it would be eons better and cheaper. Truly shameful. Yuck

An absolutely scammer cafe. It automatically added $5 per person gratitude to our bill without informing us and they provide 0 service. We ordered at the front and even had to pick up our own food. Do not go!!

Came to Stinson beach without checking the weather is not a great idea, but a giant burrito and tacos would always come to save the day. Pros: - Massive portion. I could have split the burrito with husband but we ordered 3 dishes instead. Worry not, we came in hungry so we managed to finish them anyways.. it's a little spendy, but justified with the portion. - grilled oyster is always great! - they still open even though the other restaurant are closed. Thank goodness. Cons: - salsa was too acidic. Unsure if its the tomato, or excessive amount of lemon juice, but it kinda overpowered the other flavors and ruined the burrito a little bit. - steak and the shrimp, including the rice was bland: I wish they could put some seasonings to it ;( otherwise it would have been perfect. Ah and one more thing.. they gave you the to-go boxes by default. It's such a waste if you're planning to eat onsite anyway. They could have used reusable utensils instead of adding more unnecessary wastes to the environment :(

Great lunch spot, tasty food and good environment. On a Sunday with Dipsea Race, this was a great spot.

We stopped here for lunch on a weekend day after our long walk on the beach. It was a great meal! There were a lot of people ordering and so we were expecting for our food to take awhile, but it actually came out in about 10 minutes. The food itself was really good. The garlic fries were great, and very crunchy. The burger was cooked to order even though they didn't ask how to cook it (medium is default). The fish tacos were also good - with crispy fish and good salsa and shreddings on the taco. Then the fish sandwich was also fresh, but there was almost too much fish and the bread broke apart making the sandwich really hard to eat. Overall the food was great and it came out quickly but the prices are on the high side for sure. For these 3 plates and tip, it totaled around $87 (without drinks!)

Refused to serve my 37 week pregnant wife chicken fingers and fries because it was on the kids menu. Literally thought it was a joke.

Nice outdoor restaurant. Stopped here after a hike and had an adult slushee and some good eats to fill our bellies. Service was fast and staff were super friendly. Only downside is the parking. Came on a weekday and had to do a few loops to find a spot. I also wasn't a big fan of the coleslaw in my pulled pork. But overall great food and service. We will definitely make a stop here in the future.

Underrated cafe that's great for post hike après. We walked here and had burgers outside at the patio and were pleasantly surprised. Service was fast and friendly and would definitely stop here again

Review for ice cream/coffee bar outside. No one was at counter, sign says ring bell for service, rang bell but still no one came to counter. Went inside to ask if ice cream/coffee counter is open and found staff leaning on counter reading phones. One pulled himself away to meet us at counter. We ordered two milkshakes and were given such a ridiculous excuse for a "milkshake" they were essentially very cold chocolate milk for $15. $7.50 each for very cold chocolate milk! Two people were about to order after us but saw we got $5 back from a $20, asked what we ordered, checked that we really were charged $15, balked and walked away. Rude staff. Poor quality food. Far too expensive. Nope.

Right in the middle of this cute seaside town. Perfect stop before you hit the waters. We stopped at lunch time. The parking is scarce. We drive a loop around and there is open parking in front of community center where we found the spot. Please don't park in front of gates as the instructions say. The restaurant has full menu and open heated patio to lounge around. We ordered grilled shrimp taco and poke. Loved both. It was at least 10 shrimps a taco and came with two. Poke bowl was also decent sized portion. Extra star for adding the twist with edamame seeds. They have men and women restroom inside. Quick service, delicious and fresh food. Added in my list!

Not a bad spot for a beachside bite. They have plenty of patio seating and a casual vibe where you order at the counter, they give you a number, and being the food to your table. They have a variety of seafood tacos that are quite generous in terms of portion size. I ordered the grilled shrimp tacos, which were delicious. My partner got the battered fish tacos, which I did not try; but was told were also very good. Great place I'd you have a dog in tow. Will definitely come back, hopefully on a sunny day.

Coffee was terrible. First they had no chocolate, so no mocha. Then the latte and americano we ordered were watered down and actually tasted pretty bad (would you pay $8.50 for that?). Fish and chips weren't too bad. Decent fish portion. Clam chowder terrible. I'm glad we didn't order the oysters. My g/f also ended up with very upset stomach because of the food. I felt a bit funny but didn't have the diarrhea like she did. Suffices to say we won't be going back there anytime soon (ie ever). I usually don't comment too much on restaurants, but getting sick for the price we paid (~$50 total) warrants it. Hence the one star.

Great place to have a bite after a hike or day on the beach. You walk up to order, and then they call out your number when your food is ready. Very quick and polite service. The food itself was amazing. I had the fish tacos and my husband had the fish and chips - both were perfect. Price is slightly high but I believe it's worth it because the food and atmosphere is great.

This seems to be a frequented spot for food near Stinson Beach. There's an ordering station with plenty of seating outside and we waited for 10-15 minutes for our food to be ready. I split 2 orders with a friend to try some variety. Crispy Fish Tacos ($18): These were a bit pricey, but the tacos were pretty big. Unfortunately, we didn't taste anything crispy about the fish at all. Even though we picked it up and ate as soon as it was ready, the tacos were pretty soggy and drenched in sauce. I would pass on this next time. Dungeness Crab Melt ($28): Whatever brioche bun is being used for this is heavenly. It definitely elevated the sandwich. I wish there was a bit more crab since it's a delicate flavor, but I really enjoyed this. Lots of veggies in there to make you feel better too! There aren't too many food places near here, so this is probably one of the better options. Overall, the food is pricey, but the seafood tastes fresh and there are some unique items on the menu!

nice ambiance but my nashville chicken sandwich was literally just a chicken breast that was drenched in Thai sweet chili sauce .... so weird. also SUPER wasteful (they do all their food in non compostable to go boxes and everything else is in packets!) and wayyyy too expensive. eat elsewhere

I loved the food, outdoor seating area, clean bathroom and quick service that I got here after a long day surfing. Parking was easy and would definitely come eat here again.

So I hate leaving two star reviews, but... After arriving to grab cocktails and dinner, the bartender was less than friendly, not even polite. Like, irritated when I asked how good was the food (do you recommend the tacos or a salad- eye roll and then ambivalent stare- oh sorry to bother you bud, never mind then?!?) I finally ordered chicken tacos which were actually pretty good, however my margarita tasted like sugar mixed with something left at the bottom of a garbage bin. Couldn't even finish a quarter of it. So crap margarita mixed with salty bartender attitude, pass. We left and down the road and had a lovely time elsewhere. Too bad, our party of ten can put it away, they could have had some good tips.

Food, service and ambiance was great. The halibut is amazing, most seafood dishes are ideal to choose from, and I heard the nachos are huge and tasty too.

Excellent oysters (get the BBQ Garlic - SO Good!) and the buttery clam chowder is perfect with a Bloody Mary, heat lamps on the patio keep you warm even when it's foggy. Try the 'Adult Slushie' too. Great food and family-, pet-friendly vibe.

Came here alone on Xmas eve vacation. Read reviews for all places in the area. This seemed like the best one to me. Ordered the clam chowder and the calamari. The tartar and cocktail sauce were amazing. Cocktail sauce almost had a Bloody Mary feel to it. Calamari was super tender and fresh. Big portion also. Chowder would have been better if I ate it there but decided to take it down to the beach and it wasn't as hot as I'd like it (my fault) to be. I'll be back when I'm in the area!

I'm not sure why this place had such low reviews. We were in the area visiting and it was delicious! I had the tuna taco and it was fresh and cooked to perfection ! My husband had the fish and chips and was delighted. Even the tartare sauce was good. Staff was friendly and even turned on the fire for us because it was a little chilly. We're originally from the east coast so appreciated the coastal vibe. We hope to return !

If you visit this area, your choices are limited but this place will not disappoint. Everything was delicious and fresh! Service is to go or dine outside in togo containers. The Mexican coffee has a tequila surprise, don't pass it up. And if you're not hungry while you're in town, get the clam chowder to go, it's sooo good!

This is a super popular destination after the Dipsea trail hike/before chilling on Stinson beach. They also have some healthy sandwich options, which fills you up but doesn't leave you feeling like you did all that hiking for nothing! Finding parking was difficult though; we tried the beach parking lot but weren't able to find a spot even after looking for 5-10 min. We ended up driving further down the road and parking in another stores' lot. I got the turkey panini and it was delicious! They gave a generous amount of turkey, and the flavoring was perfect! The bread was also toasty on the outside and yet also soft to chew. 5/5. The John Daily was also a refreshing, cold, sweet drink for a hot day. If I'd had this drink indoors in a different environment I don't think I would have appreciated it as much though because it was pretty watered down. 4/5.

If you want your food to take out, it's fine, good. But to eat there, you'll have eat your food in take out containers. Piping hot soup with 3" slices chicken and avocado to add and a pile of chips ... to a full, flimsy plastic container with 1 a tiny plastic spoon . No fork It is cold both in and out. There are heaters out but they aren't on. Coffee is good . Milk is in multiple tiny plastic containers . One guy is doing everything !