Sailing Goat Restaurant

I LOVE THIS PLACE! This was my second time here and I'm already looking forward to coming back and I just finished my food. The ambience of the surroundings really makes this place a special stop to get some amazing quality food. It's located right in the water tucked back pretty far from the main roads but the 10 minute detour to get here is a stunning drive and the destination is a beautiful little cove where the restaurant is tucked in. The service is always very fast, even if they are busy. The fish and chips is probably some of the best I've ever had in my life and they are gluten-free, which is a huge plus for people with dietary restriction! Check this place out!

We love visiting Point San Pablo harbor! It's a very unique spot, tucked away behind the hidden roads near the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. It's a very small community and they have many sculptures from Burning Man stationed here. It's a beautiful place to walk around, admire the community garden and visit the goats and to check out the lovely houseboats!I wish I had nicer things to say about our first visit to Sailing Goat. We had been here when it was the Black Star Pirate BBQ but Sailing Goat is new to us.Parking is super easy out front. We parked and walked in to the restaurant. The sign says to wait to be seated. There was another couple in front of us. We waited about 10 mins which isn't too bad for Sunday 1:30pm on a holiday weekend.The ambiance is great - the outdoor seating by the bay is perfect!It went downhill from there.They took a long time to get our drink order. We ordered drinks and food at the same time. We had been looking at the menu for awhile so we knew what we wanted. And we didn't want to chances on more delays on placing our order.Drinks came out right away.The appetizer came out soon after.Water never showed up. I had a water bottle with me and I had finished that.Fish & chips came out. We used the empty appetizer bowl as one of the plates. My husband used the plate that the bowl was on. We had to be resourceful to to share the food but there was no wait staff to be found. A server, not for our table, came out so I flagged him down right away. We needed water, ketchup and plates. He brought us a pitcher of water and then realized that we didn't even have any glasses for water so he brought glasses filled with water.The fish & chips is gluten free and maybe that's why the batter was a little different for us. But it was good, freshly fried and it wasn't too greasy. The fries were great and the cole slaw was fine.Then our server came to clear our table and asked if we wanted any dessert. I reminded him that we're still waiting for our second entree. He looked befuddled.2 of 3 of us walked over to the bathroom which took a long time - there was a line and there's only 1 bathroom. I stayed at the table and asked the next server that was coming by if our chicken is coming. She said it'll take must a few minutes.They finally brought out 3 clean plates.Then the entree finally came. The braised chicken finally arrive.Then we were waiting for the bill. Waiting and waiting. 2 of 3 of us got bored and left to explore the grounds. I flagged down another server. She gave me a bill. I'm getting tired of all this waiting. I finally paid the bill. The table next to us was seated after us and left long before us. Maybe we should have canceled the chicken entree. It was a long meal which I don't mind if the transition between courses is smooth but things got missed, order of chicken forgotten. I'm glad 3 of us shared the entrees - otherwise someone would have been very hungry. I do wish the service was better.

This is so good! I came here on a lovely day and got to walk around quite a bit. I was excited to see the menu. They have plenty of good gluten free options. I got the fish and chips and they were so good. The portion was huge and the fish was crispy. The cabbage slaw was good too.The service was good and the person serving me was helpful. I appreciate that. We got to sit outside, but it was summer and the weather was nice and warmish, as warmish as it could be next to the water. But we got a good meal, got some great drinks, and will be back.

New ownership. New food than previous year of bbq. The seafood & Italian didn't disappoint. It was tasty and flavorful. The chowder is not the usual thick and creamy, it's a fish chowder stew. I was disappointed to hear, but when it came, it was surprisingly hearty and delicious! My son and I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the Warm Hibiscus Cider while waiting but it got cold and they don't have a way to warm it up, they said. I guess replacing it or refilling it is out of the question.

Interesting place! Quite a bit of a drive to get out there. We went around 1:30 on a Sunday. Thought it was later than the usually lunchtime rush, but there was a line at the door. I guess, from reviews, that's normal. We waited probably 10 minutes, which wasn't bad considering how many people were in front of us. Our service was a little on the slow side, but the food was decent. My husband got the fish and chips, and I got the margherita pizza. The fish was fine, the fries were great. The pizza was really good. The fish came out probably 10 mins before the pizza, though. My husband was done eating before the pizza even came to the table. At the end of the meal, we had to ask two times for the check--strange, since the second waiter had one of the table-side point-of-service machines in his pocket. I'm not sure why our regular waitress didn't....Anyway, cute funky little spot. All outdoor seating, so make sure you come when the weather is nice. Parking is all public and kind of crowded, but you can also park along the jetty.

It was Father's Day when I came to visit this spot. A hidden restaurant but a treasure to be explored! On non-holidays, I'm sure it won't be too busy. Weekends they say are busy but weekdays shouldn't be a hassle. When I went with my family, it was first come first serve although the phone was ringing. Anyways, this restaurant sits by the water. A great spot as boats pass by or dock in. Restrooms are a walking distance along with house boats and parking spaces only for residents. There is plenty of parking infront of the restaurant. This place is dog friendly :) We were seated by the pizza oven where they handmade the pizzas. Quite a sight to see. The Margherita pizza was bland and the cheese wasn't melted. The Portuguese pie was delicious, I enjoyed that one! Fish and chips are one of the popular dishes. The fish fillet was golden brown and soft with the tartar sauce ooo-weee gotta get that! After brunch was finished, you can go take a walk by the coastline. Abandoned train tracks that lead to a trail. A small park for your children to have fun. Their own zoo with goats, though you can't pet the goats only can see. This location was a sight I unlocked, hope to find more out in the bay!

Quick summary: Very good food. The check-in process was confusing. Prices are high and the coffee was not so good. Great spot by the bay though!It took about an hour to get a table at 3pm on a Sunday but it was Mother's Day so that's to be expected. When we checked on our spot in line a couple times, the hostess seemed confused and told us the wrong phone number to receive texts even though we'd received a confirmation at the right number. We ordered the fish and chips, asparagus and lentils, and fish stew. The battered fish was crispy and tender. The asparagus and lentils was over a delicious curry, just a little spicy and layered with flavors. The fish stew was like a spicy chicken tortilla soup with good amounts of fish, mussels, and shrimp. Delicious and comforting.I ordered a cup of coffee and it was weak and not very hot. I asked for a French press instead and the coffee from it was hot and a little richer in flavor but still not great coffee. Skip the coffee and have hot tea or one of their speciality drinks.Service was fine even though they were busy. Live music was a really nice touch. The drive there is a bit long but that's no fault of the restaurant. It's a lovely spot. Just bring a jacket because it can get cold there.

Excellent food and service. I've been here for several business lunch gatherings. Every time it's a great experience. The pizza tastes great. Beverage selection is a little unusual but very good. I do wish they had diet coke. Location makes for a relatively simple but somewhat exciting short road trip, the San Pablo marina. Trust Google maps, it will get you there. But you might wonder where the heck it's taking you. Don't stress out, and be sure to get in that right lane just before the Richmond centerfell bridge, or you will end up driving across the Richmond Centerville bridge. The whole restaurant is outdoor dining, but it's under cover. The cover is almost transparent, so on a super bright sunny day, it definitely behooves you to be wearing sunscreen and a ball cap. The owner could not be nicer.

This is a unique restaurant in an out of the way location. You will never see it from any road because it's around a hill on a north bay shore. When you do get there it's a really cool place with a big park surrounding it. A local sourced quality ingredient menu with local beers and wines too. See is outdoors on picnic tables that are covered. I recommend going on a nice day. It could be cold. Otherwise if it's windy or foggy.Don't forget and check out the goats on the other side of the park. I guess this is where it gets its name from.

What a cool spot. Hidden gem! Came here couple weeks ago for a bday party and it was fantastic. Ambiance was lovely. Plenty of outdoor seating with live music, fresh air and right by the water.The food was great albeit pricey. We shared the Ceasars salad, lovely mussels and fritte as well as fish n chips. The fish was so fresh. We meant to share it with our almost 6 year old but she devoured more than half of it hahahaha our friends said the shakshuka eggs and the pumpkin dish were also yummy so I am assuming most dishes will be very well prepared. Portions are really good too. Very simple menu and same for drinks. The only absolute heartbreak were the desserts :( we tried their pannacota and bread pudding - sadly not on par do I would skip dessert or maybe try something with chocolate on the menu.Overall great spot and would return for the fish and lovely walks around it! Very child friendly albeit watch for the cars as they drive all the way in...