1 North
Tony’s Seafood
18863
Highway 1, (415) 663-1107. L Tu-Sun, D F-Sun. Reservations advised.
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| outside deck at Tony's Seafood in Marshall, California |
Tony’s has been around for a
long time, since 1948. In its previous,
even-more-informal carnation, oysters were barbecued in shell in the back
room. New owners took over in 2017, and
this bustling spot now needs all space available for seating diners and so takes
care of the oysters in the kitchen. Delicious
barbecued oysters are still available with housemade barbecue sauce, but now you
can also get them with garlic butter, chipotle-bourbon-brown sugar butter, and Cajun
hot sauce. Oysters all come from the
owner’s own local Hog Island Oyster farm on the bay.
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| interior at Tony's Seafood in Marshall, California |
You know you’re almost to Tony’s
when you start seeing cars parked on both sides of the road, and sometimes luck
provides a spot right in front. Since Tony’s
wood-paneled dining room is perched atop stilts over the water, almost all
tables provide a choice view of quiet Tomales Bay.
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| linguine with clams at Tony's Seafood in Marshall, California |
The short menu changes daily and
is fleshed out with salads and sandwiches--a fried oyster po’boy and burger are
among them--plus entrees that include clam chowder, clams linguine, and cioppino. For people like me, who have a shellfish
allergy, a spectacular Alaskan cod fish and chips is perfect, especially when
paired with a cold Scrimshaw pilsner from North Coast Brewing. (If you have an allergy like mine, it is
important to let the staff know in advance so they can notify the kitchen and
avoid cross-contamination. Tony’s is
very careful about this.) I ordered a side
of both gluttony Route One sourdough bread (and am now a big fan) and tasty
housemade pickled vegetables (which we didn’t finish and took home to nibble on).
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| Scrimshaw pilsner from North Coast Brewing at Tony's Seafood in Marshall, California |
Seating is available inside,
where the atmosphere can get pleasantly boisterous and where I was able to sit
beside an open window and feel comfortable not wearing a mask. Many more tables are available outside, and
the weather here is usually pleasant enough to enjoy the open air even without
the provided heaters. Currently, live
music is scheduled every Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.
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images ©2023 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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