Archive for the ‘Seafood Restaurant’ Category

27 Mar
2009

Nettie’s Crab Shack Restaurant Review, San Francisco

Posted by Food Nut, March 27th, 2009

Netties Crab Shack Patio Exterior

Nettie’s Crab Shack is a seafood restaurant located in the Union street shopping district of San Francisco. It opened in late 2008. They take reservations for larger parties only. Read the rest of this entry »

10 Dec
2008

Waterbar Restaurant Review, San Francisco

Posted by Food Nut, December 10th, 2008

Waterbar San Francisco Exterior

Waterbar is a seafood restaurant located strategically on the San Francisco waterfront. It has extra ordinary views and is next door to the steakhouse restaurant Epic Roasthouse. They are both part of the vast Kuleto Restaurant empire.
The chef Mark Franz also runs Farallon and Nick’s Cove. Waterbar has several meat entrees forced to come here. The use local and sustainable seafood. Read the rest of this entry »

8 Dec
2008

Old Port Lobster Shack Restaurant Review, Redwood City

Posted by Food Nut, December 8th, 2008

Lobster Shack Exterior

Lobster Shack Redwood City

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16 Nov
2008

Hog Island Oyster Co. Restaurant Review, San Francisco

Posted by Food Nut, November 16th, 2008

Hog Island Oyster Co. is located in San Francisco’s Ferry Building. They have an oyster bar that serves sustainable seafood, chowder, and salads. Fresh oysters brought fresh from their Tomales Bay farm each morning. They served baked oysters and cooked seafood for those that do not want raw items. You could drive up to their farm and get oysters even fresher.
Decor, Vibe – Small place with counter seating in the center and a couple tables on the side. Locals and tourists of all ages were eating.

Menu Pictures

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13 Nov
2008

Passionfish Restaurant Review, Pacific Grove

Posted by Food Nut, November 13th, 2008

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Passionfish offers a “unique California dining experience with serious food and wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award winning wine list priced well below what you’ve come to expect.” They have been around for over ten years.
With the world class Monterey Bay Aquarium nearby and all its educational campaigns, this restaurant adheres to the sustainable seafood movement to serve ‘correct’ food. Passionfish is owned and operated by Chef Ted Walter and his wife Cindy Walter, who are vocal advocates for sustainabilty.

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17 Sep
2008

Nick’s Cove Restaurant Review

Posted by Food Nut, September 17th, 2008

Nicks Cove Tomales Bay 9

Nick’s Cove is located on beautiful Tomales Bay near the Point Reyes National Sea Shore. It consists of a restaurant and a several cottages. Read the rest of this entry »

1 Aug
2008

El Coleguita 2 Restaurant Review, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Posted by Food Nut, August 1st, 2008

El Coleguita 2 Exterior

El Coleguita 2 is a popular seafood restaurant for the locals, in the Marina Vallarta area. It is located in the boat marina for Puerto Vallarta. An english version of the menu is available. The place was consistenly packed, while most other restaurants had only a couple tables occupied. Read the rest of this entry »

30 Jul
2008

Marisco 8 Tostada Restaurant Review, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Posted by Food Nut, July 30th, 2008

Marisco 8 Tostada Exterior

Marisco 8 Tostada is a popular seafood restaurant for the locals, in the Marina Vallarta area. It is located around the corner from the boat marina for Puerto Vallarta.  The place was consistenly packed, while most other restaurants had only a couple tables occupied. They serve lots of seafood with a minimal amount of cooking. Read the rest of this entry »