About Cafe Reyes
Cafe Reyes - Wood-Fired Pizza & Fresh Local Oysters in Point Reyes Station
There are restaurants you stumble upon, and then there are restaurants you plan your whole day around. Cafe Reyes, tucked along Highway 1 in the charming village of Point Reyes Station, has quietly become one of West Marin's most celebrated dining destinations - and once you've had the pizza, you'll understand exactly why.
This unassuming charmer is a perfect stop for day-trippers, with delicious dishes emerging from its duo of wood-fired ovens. The setting is relaxed and unpretentious - the big, spacious, barn-like dining room is rustic, unfussy, and perfect for groups - but the food is anything but casual.
The Pizza
Cafe Reyes specializes in authentic thin-crust Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, prepared with Caputo 00 flour, wild starter, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh local ingredients - including Niman Ranch all-natural fennel sausage, uncured dry salame, organic greens, and Point Reyes Farmstead Blue Cheese. The pies are named after local destinations - the Limantour, the Bodega, the Farallon - and range from a classic Margherita to meaty, deeply satisfying combinations. The crust carries a light, perfect char from the fire, and the quality of every ingredient comes through in every bite.
The Oysters
No visit to Cafe Reyes is complete without the oysters. Sourced right out of Drakes Bay, they arrive with lemon, Tabasco, and mignonette sauce - as fresh and briny as West Marin gets. Pair them with one of the rotating beers on tap or a selection from the wine list, and you've got a meal that feels like the best possible reward after a day on the trails or the water.
The Experience
You can eat indoors in the warm, cozy dining room or grab a seat at one of the outdoor park bench-style tables. It's casual, communal, and completely in step with the laid-back spirit of West Marin. Word of advice: arrive early - the place fills up fast and waits can stretch on busy evenings. It's worth every minute.
Cafe Reyes has earned a spot in the Michelin Guide - a quiet but fitting nod to a restaurant that has always let the quality of its ingredients and the integrity of its craft do the talking.
11101 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 (415) 663-9493
Open Thursday-Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Visit cafereyes.biz for current hours.
Pro Tip: Arrive early on weekends and put your name in right away - waits can build fast, and the first seating usually has the best oyster availability.