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    Cascade

    3.3 (306 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 7:30 am - 11:30 AM, 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken sandwich (but with chowder instead of fries, I think I paid $2 for the upgrade)
    Naomi J.

    A little expensive and not particularly impressive, but better than I expected given the remoteness! I enjoyed the clam chowder (3.5/5 stars) and the chicken sandwich (4/5 stars).

    Roasted cauliflower lentil quinoa salad, with shrimp skewer add on
    Monica S.

    We've been here several times, and prior to the new ownership, I felt this spot was overpriced, a bit underwhelming, and usually understaffed. While I have reservations about other changes at Costanoa under the new ownership, I think Cascade has actually gotten better. They offer a wider range of foods now, at a wider range of price points, and the quality seems a bit better. Before, Cascade was trying hard o just be a fancy restaurant but underperformed in its execution, so we'd end up dropping fancy-dinner money on food that turned out to be inconsistent and pretty mediocre. However, at our last visit, the food really hit the mark: the roasted cauliflower lentil quinoa salad was so flavorful, and adding a grilled shrimp skewer balanced this dish into a filling meal. I also enjoyed the breakfast sandwiches, which one can order online for pickup (since Pine Tent reduced its hours and options, Cascade is the only Costanoa breakfast option). My husband said he enjoyed his burger, and also added that he would choose to upgrade with some add-on options next time. Our server was helpful and attentive, and the ambiance of our fireplace adjacent table was pleasant. I feel meh about shifts in experience quality elsewhere at Costanoa, but Cascade is worth a revisit.

    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
    Harish J.

    I was visiting the local lighthouse when I chanced upon this gem of a place tucked away on the coast. They offer great seating both indoors and outdoors on the patio. You're welcomed with bread and what seemed like herb-infused butter, a nice touch to start the meal. I ordered the single plate Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, and wow, the portions are huge. Everything on the plate was delicious. The rosemary chicken was well-seasoned, fried but not greasy. The mashed potatoes and gravy paired perfectly. The biscuit was light and airy, and the coleslaw served as a refreshing palate cleanser. There's also a lovely area to walk around before or after your meal. The service was friendly and efficient. I highly recommend making a stop if you're cruising up or down the highway.

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    Ed U.

    You'd think in a remote location like Costanoa, that you'd be stuck patronizing a mediocre onsite restaurant. I was concerned it might be like being on a cruise ship with the same buffet day in and day out. Otherwise we'd have to drive at least an hour in either direction of Hwy One to find a proper place to dine. That's why it was such a pleasant surprise to find the food at this restaurant quite edible. Jamie W and I actually made a reservation on our first evening in Costanoa. It was pretty busy with a lot of families staying overnight and having dinner here. We decided to share the $16 Costanoa Caprese Salad, a healthy mix of arugula, fresh mozzarella, seasonal tomato, roasted pine nuts, shallots, Kalamata olives, lemon, and garlic (photo: https://yelp.to/FzHSPG_ujp). That was a fresh burst of flavor with a variety of textures. We went our separate ways with our entrees. I had the $28 Stout Pot Roast made with stout beer and accompanied by braised potatoes, heirloom carrots, and a criss-cross of grilled baguettes (photo: https://yelp.to/-d7RxKmfEu). More like a beef stew, it was tender comfort food simply prepared. Jamie went for the $28 special, the Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, which was anchored by three pieces of their rosemary fried chicken. It came with cole slaw, mashed potatoes & gravy, a buttermilk biscuit, hot honey, and artichoke butter (photo: https://yelp.to/dy4rQBk-96). It was a pretty full plate with the chicken reasonably tender and the skin definitely crunchy enough. We bypassed dessert - shocker, I know - but that's because we were in love with the $14 Campfire Martinis made with chocolate syrup and S'Mores vodka and topped with a toasted marshmallow (photo: https://yelp.to/LS8e_eTlRO). FOOD - 4 stars...solid renditions of all-American favorites but the killer is... COCKTAILS - 5 stars...that campfire martini! AMBIANCE - 4 stars...more of a Yosemite lodge type of vibe SERVICE - 4 stars...we had a terrific veteran server TOTAL - 4 stars...hey, if you're in the area, why not?...but make a reservation because the campers swarm this spot RELATED - Exploring the Pacific side of the SF peninsula? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3aiDR91

    Roasted salmon was good.
    Mario T.

    God bless the kids working here-I don't mean child labor, just kids straight outta college, their first job after that Humanities degree, mostly trying to get their flirt on. That's the waiter crew. They're so sweet, so kind and SO untogether! Food arrives cold sometimes, you might wait a while, you might get a "I've never eaten anything here before" if you ask the wrong staff person for their favorite item on the menu. And you might get annoyed and then you'll see that they're just kids in suits! They're doing their best! But it does make you wonder what's going on managerially to have a house run so loosely. We stayed at the campgrounds here and ate here every meal. The clams were the best thing I had from the lunch and dinner menu. Chicken pot pie tasted like cream of celery soup with a biscuit on top. The chowder was the same but with clam juice. Roasted salmon was pretty good. Burger was fine.

    Seared California Halibut
    Yaya B.

    Came for dinner without staying on the campground, cabins, or lodge. The atmosphere is fun: low ceiling, big log cabin with a bar area, tables and additional upstairs seating. The doors are open. We were greeted and immediately seated. The friendly server brought a water carafe for the table (which his colleague immediately refilled when needed). We ordered two apps and four entrees: grilled artichokes (3 halves were served), calamari, crispy chicken sandwich, grilled fish tacos, halibut, and the steak. Unfortunately, everything came out pretty much on top of each other. The presentation of all the food was really nice. But somehow it was'nt anything to write home about: The proteins were dry all around, the breading was heavy, and for all dishes but the halibut, the flavor was just not there. We did enjoy the cocktails La Mora Mojito and No-jito, though. Those were great & I would recommend trying them. This might be an awesome spot when you're camping, for just dinner it wasn't quite for us

    Goat Cheese and Beets salad
    Tony L.

    FOOD: 3 SERVICE: 1 AMBIANCE: 3 VALUE: 2 I wanted to like this restaurant. We drive in the area often and has never been able to find a decent place for a group of 10 to eat. I found this place on Yelp and even though it not up to standards we usually select, we gave it a try because of the location right off of Highway 1. They were very accommodating for a big party and were able to change the amount of people at the last moment. Overall the food was OK, but what went downhill quickly was the service. Here is what went wrong: 1. They got a few orders wrong. Wrong combinations of meats on tostadas, wrong accompaniments. 2. Unwashed lettuce in Caesar salad (had sand in lettuce). 3. Food came in random orders. 4. Our drinks order came after all the food had arrived and we had started to eat. 5. When we asked to split the check at the end (partly our fault for not requesting that at the beginning), our server, Luis, called one of us an a**hole! When we confronted him he said that "he was behaving like an a**hole" and he didn't actually called him an a**hole!! 6. Same server actually used the F-word in front of another member of our group. 7. When we asked to speak with manager, that server just said manager was unavailable. 8. They charged us 11.25% sales tax, when Pescadero has a sales tax rate of 9.38%. All in all, a most unhappy ending to what was a very good day for our group. Needless to say, we will not be back! For food, my wife and I ordered: 1. Clam chowder - not what you expect from the coast and definitely lacking in clam meat. 2. Goat cheese and Beets salad - good size and good tasting. 3. Crab cake sandwich - good size crab patty, but a little dry and lacking in flavor. YMMV, but for us, it was one and done!

    Beautiful and Warm
    Cindy G.

    We are staying at Costanoa RV Park . Great Restaurant and Resort . We have been coming here for years and every meal is always fabulous! Arianna took wonderful care of us! We ordered the Wonderful and beautifully presented crab cake . So, delicious Uber Crab ! 2nd course was a elevated clam chowder. So, great ! I ordered the Stout Pot Roast so, tender and savory ! My hunny ordered the cast iron shrimp so tender and flavorful . Always a delight to dine here :)

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    Bottom line: Is Cascade dog friendly? And, if so, what are the restrictions?

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes and NO. They told us they loved dogs. We went with our 60 pound dobergirl, a small female with excellent manners, and as we are leaving the property some older guy in a tattered TJs Hawaiian shirt stops us - again this is as we are leaving. He… Read more

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    Whale City Bakery Bar & Grill - Crab cake meal - pretty good and hearty (09/2025)

    Whale City Bakery Bar & Grill

    3.8(764 reviews)
    13.0 mi
    $$

    It was tasty , busy ocean view restaurant. We drove past it then turned around . I had the BLT with…read moreonion rings . Really good , my onion rings were cooked perfectly, my partner had the California club with fries! Both were served on house baked sliced sourdough. Super tasty sandwiches and refreshing draft beef and mimosa . We sat inside but they have a beautiful outdoor area with ocean view . We stopped at the bakery on our way out ! I fair to take a photo of the most amazing Apricot Danish that was so amazing, we also got a strawberry croissant that was absolutely delightful. We are all ready planning on going back! Service was fast and friendly! ! We will definitely be back !

    I've come to Whale City for years for the baked goods--which are outstanding! W got a zucchini…read moremuffin that was big, moist and covered with pepitos. So yum! This time we came for lunch. They got me at chilaquiles. So hard to pass them up on a menu. I was a little disappointed when I got my plate, however, mostly because the serving size of the star of the dish, the chilaquiles, seemed small for this dish. They come with a "side" of beans, which I expected to be in its own bowl, but they were not, and took up most of the plate. No big deal. And they were very good. As were the chilaquiles. Tart and not-to-spicy green sauce that covered the thick and crispy-soft tortilla chips. The eggs were perfectly cooked over-easy and I popped one right on top of the chips so the yolk would spill down. I was happy despite the size. W ordered the portabello sandwich, which comes with blue cheese. He expected it to be served on their home-baked bread, but it was served on a soft brioche bun (the menu is unclear on this point). He didn't like the sandwich at all. Said it tasted like it was basted in butter. Since he had only a couple of bites, I swapped with him so he'd have enough food. I thought the sandwich was good, but think the blue cheese was a bit strong. Maybe that's why he didn't like it. The side salad was nothing to write home about, and seemed like they used bottled balsamic vinaigrette. It had the thick texture from a bottle. Service was just ok. Barely got a smile out of our server. So, knocked a star off for that. And average meal, knocked another star. Ambiance is nice. If I were only reviewing the baked goods, five stars!

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    Duarte's Tavern - Beet salad

    Duarte's Tavern

    3.4(1.5k reviews)
    7.0 mi
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    We visit Pescadero every now and then. It's a fun place with cool people, good bread, and goat…read moredairies that are fun for families. Recently we gave Duarte's tavern a try. Overall we liked it and I would come back. The place has been around for over 100 years, and some of that character shows in the walls and fixtures, which have a Wild West feel. Staff was friendly and service was reasonably quick. Most of the food was good, not Michelin star by any means--the calamari sandwich was served on white wonder bread or something similar, and I don't think it was toasted. Satisfying if you're hungry. The mussels in garlic cider sauce were pretty good. The negative reviews seem to be for the price of the food. It was definitely expensive for what it was, but it's a remote area with few options, and it's probably expensive to source. Idk, maybe it's fair to expect more in terms of food quality for $25 per plate. We liked the olallieberry ice cream the most--unique flavor and pretty good portion size, enough for the two of us and our toddler to split.

    My first time at Duarts with a friend who treated me out for my birthday lunch…read more I got the artichoke soup which was very delicious.My meal also came with sourdough bread very delicious And got the cheeseburger with fries and a diet coke which was very delicious Then I got to try the home made olalillberry pie which awesome and very delicious. Service was awesome.I recommend this place

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    Highway 1 Brewing Company

    Highway 1 Brewing Company

    3.0(553 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    *This place is opened back up *…read more Highway 1 Brewery is a really cool spot with a lot of potential. Some of the beers are actually pretty solid, and the food is okay -- nothing bad, just not especially memorable. One of the best parts is sitting at the bar and looking out toward Highway 1 and the ocean. The view alone makes it worth stopping in. Service is just okay. It usually seems like there's only one bartender working, which makes ordering difficult when it gets busy. Cleanliness is also a concern. The place doesn't feel especially well-kept, and we noticed what looked like something growing in the lemonade container, which definitely took away from the experience.

    Just south of Pescadero is @highway1brewing (Instagram has their live music schedule and pics of…read moretheir sunsets) I had not been there since 2013 but but now having returned in autumn of 2025 i absolutely plan to go back. They have a relatively new beer garden, which is shown here in my photos and there's just so much to look at. They also have a #vegan burger from @beyondburgeroffical and the combination made for a wonderful lunch in the sun shielded from the wind. Service Alive and smiling fast in a busy Saturday too. this place has been wonderfully remodeled in the past couple years. The beer garden is chockablock with clever coastal Kitch. The fence is half reinforced with surfboards and snowboards. so much to look at. Parking has gotten a lot easier too. There's a enormous parking area right next to the gas station that you might not think is part of Highway one Café, but I confirmed that it is. Also, you can sit out front and there you'll find a view to the ocean. The beer garden is my favorite tho. Suggestion: why not carpool here and then go down and ride @cotonicoastdairiesnm which has more than 8 miles of trails and a gorgeous view of the sunset. starting in October each year sunset is visible from the west side of Santa Cruz and Davenport where cotoni is!! It's free. Heres the detail: https://www.blm.gov/cotoni-coast-dairies

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