Barbara's Fish Trap
Small, rustic restaurant
on pilings overlooking the shoreline in
Princeton-by-the-Sea. Perfect lunch spot for
great clam chowder, fish 'n chips, local
fresh catch including sand dabs! Large
portions. Cash only. Bring your own wine, or
order beer.
Right off Highway 1 as you
approach HMB, this is the place for fresh seafood.
Great outdoor setting perched on the cliff overlooking
the local harbor. Shellfish platters, oyster
stew, gumbo, lobster roll, grilled sardines are
menu highlights. But don't miss the authentic New
England Lobster Clam Bake for two at dinner! We
like to grab a couple of the many adirondack chairs on
the deck for cocktails.
Craving really good
Italian! Terrific house made pastas, pizza, and
main courses showing off the local fresh seasonal
bounty. Extensive, but expensive Italian wine
list. $25 corkage so bring something
special. Recommend for
Dinner.
This has always been our
primary dining destination when we visit the area.
On our last visit we were looking forward to
trying the creative Cal-Med cuisine of
new French chef Sylvain Montassier.
However, the intrusive noise from a large wedding
party in the back of the restaurant so interferred
with the dining room's normally
quiet ambiance we had to leave after being
seated. We were very disappointed, and wondered
why the restaurant would create an unpleasant
situation to conflict with the enjoyment of its
dining customers? Guess it needed the extra
money? Large and diverse wine list with many
global selections. Corkage is $20
(limit two bottles), and is waived
for each bottle purchased from the wine
list.
This old road house tavern has
been operating in the small town of Pescadero since
1894. Although the locals all know about
it, now the secrets out as it was recently
featured in the Food
Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives". I
would include it in the latter category, but will also
tell you it's worth the drive and the money! Known
for its cream of artichoke and green chile soups (can be
served half & half), oyster po' boy, cioppino, and
amazing homemade berry and fruit pies. Make
reservations, but be prepared to wait on weekends.
We like it for lunch. Wine list focuses on the
local Santa Cruz Mountain wineries. $10 corkage,
but expect your wine to be served in
thick-rimmed Libby glassware.
We always hear great things
about this restaurant, but have not yet checked it
out. Closed on Mondays. Just north of HMB in
Granada.
Purisima Creek
Trail in the redwoods.
Things to
do!
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BEARS!
