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Duarte's Tavern

3.5 (1.6k reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
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Jasmine M.

Not easy to park around here. Only street parking and no lot. Lots of tourist traffic. Service was good but could be better. I didn't get a refill of water until I was leaving and it was not cold. We ordered the deep fried pacific oysters and the deep fried jumbo prawns. Both were good and can with 5 pieces. Oysters and prawns were fresh tasting. Good quality. We also tried the artichoke soup. Tasted like green pea soup to me so I'm glad I tried it but I don't think I'd order it again at $18.25 a bowl (big bowl). The place is entertaining with a lot of history. We sat close to the bathrooms so that was also entertaining watching people get confused by this door in the middle. I included pics so you can figure it out yourself. LOL

Donna C.

My husband and I were taking a coastal drive from San Francisco and became hungry and went to Pescadero and ate at Duarte's Tavern. We were seated in a cubby hole that was romantic and we were in the bar and our waiter was fun and accommodating. We ordered the Green Chile soup and thought about the Artichoke soup and decided it would be too much to eat, so we said we didn't want it and our waiter agreed. The Green Chile soup was creamy and delicious! The Calamari sandwich, fixed in an Italian way, was tasty and the bread and butter was fresh and so good!!!! We ordered the Ollieberry pie with vanilla ice cream was scrumptious!!!! Our drinks were delicious! We loved the ambiance and the music! We loved going there. We will be back!!!!

Half and half, cream of artichoke and green chile soup.
Nat S.

I have been to Duarte's before and just had the Artichoke soup and it is good, but I felt like it was a bit bland. I was told by a friend that the half and half, Artichoke soup and Green Chile soup combo is better, so I figured since I was in the area, why not. The restaurant has a parking lot and there is also parking in the street. I went around 2 pm on a Friday and it was pretty cold out, so it wasn't too busy downtown. When I went previously we were there on a weekend and it was packed, so plan accordingly. The restaurant is older and the furnishings are older as well, but it has a rustic feel to it. The restaurant is also very clean. The gentleman that greeted me was very nice and helped me right away. I ordered a half and half to go, which he said came with bread and he asked if I wanted butter and utensils. The order came out within 5 minutes. They give you a good amount of sourdough bread and they are generous with the butter. The bread is also warm when they give it to you. In the parking lot there are some tables but I took everything to the beach, so my dog could get out of the car. I will agree with my friend that the half and half is where it is at. It has a lot more flavor. The soup was nice and creamy and hit the spot on a cold day. My only gripe would be that it's a pretty small container of soup for what they charge. They do fill it all the way to the top though. And thankfully they are generous with the bread, so the two combined make a decent meal. The sourdough was so good too. It had the perfect crunchy outer crust and a soft pillowy interior. It was a perfect late lunch on the beach. I took a slice of their Olallieberry pie home too, so we could do a taste test between their pie and the one from Arcangeli's. Duarte's pie, for me, was hands down the winner. It has a fairly thick, flaky crust, which I prefer on pies. But the interior was really where it set it apart from the other pie. It had a good amount of filling like the other pie. It was a smaller slice but still a good size and the filling wasn't as runny as Arcangeli's. Duarte's filling is a perfect combo of tart and sweet. It's really balanced well. I found myself eating way too much of it, way too fast. It was really good. It also paired well with the Meiomi Pinot we had. I definitely will go back again for more soup and pie. It's worth the stop to have some local fare and enjoy the nostalgia.

Crab Cioppino
Anthony H.

Duarte's Tavern has been opened since the 1890's so we came to check it out on Fathers' Day. We got there just when they opened and after a brief wait, we were seated. The server told us about the specials and gave us time to review the menu. We went for the crab cioppino, hamburger, fish sandwich, fish&chips, seafood chowder and artichoke/green chile soup. The artichoke/green chile soup was the standout as expected, and our kids gobbled it up even though they usually don't like vegetable soups. The ciopinno and burger were good not great. The fish sandwich and fish&chips were mediocre. Our meal overall was not that memorable. The desserts,however, were the bomb. The ollalieberry pie à la mode was fresh and tarty, the apricot cobbler was awesome and warm, the ollalieberry soft serves were amazing. Having heard so much about the historic Duarte's, we are glad we have experienced it. However, for the quality of the food the prices were really high, and the only items worth the price in my opinion were the desserts.

Sabrina C.

Party of 2 for Saturday lunch. My hubby and I drove out to try something new and we were not disappointed. Greeted nice and warmly and sat quickly in a cute tucked away spot for 2. Kate was our server and she was a peach. So helpful, polite and kind. Will ask for her every time. I enjoyed an OLALLIEBERRY BRAMBLE cocktail and it was Devine. The Artichoke Soup is amazing, so get it. The warm sourdough is fantastic as well. My blue cheese and bacon burger was delicious. I did not care for the OLALLIEBERRY pie but others seem to love it. I will try something else next time. We will be back as there are more selections we would like to try. Facilities are clean and well kept as well.

Elizabeth I.

My first time at Duarts with a friend who treated me out for my birthday lunch 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

Artichoke soup
DANIEL W.

We had the artichoke soup very tasty wish it had junks of hearts in it but that's just me , the place is very rustic lots of character, the service was very good our server knew her stuff also had dessert the ollieberry pie was excellent We will be back.

house linguini and clams: to-go
Megan T.

had a little getaway in Pescadero for the weekend, and came across this lil spot. and holy crap I'm going to be thinking about this pasta for a while. first of all, the clam size?? and 1 container of just MORE clams?? unheard of. it had pieces of thin sliced linguica, leeks, and an incredible white wine sauce. gosh I wish I took another order back home to SF with me. I heard the pies were delicious. olallieberry was like a blackberry vibe. they were gone before I could ask for a bite. I'll be back eventually! such a cute spot too :)

Calamari Steak Sandwich
Sean C.

We visit Pescadero every now and then. It's a fun place with cool people, good bread, and goat dairies 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.

Ciopinno
Linda D.

Not many vegetarian dishes. Hubby got cioppino that looks awesome and the taste confirmed it! Initial service was slow, we needed to call the waiter a couple times to take our order, but once it's done it flows nicely. It's a good place to hang out in HMB, next to several art studios, away from the more popular Main Street. I was looking forward to have the fried artichoke but apparently either it's not in season or they replaced it with chilled artichoke, whatever it is I didn't order it. I heard another guest also wanted the fried artichoke and didn't want the chilled one. Duarte is always a great alternative if you are looking for a laid back old country style dining experience

Mary N.

The food was wonderful! Nina, our server was very attentive We tried the artichoke soup, and the soup of the day was a seafood rice. Loved both of those soups! The lemonade was refreshing and very different. Pie was different. Very tart

Deluxe French Dip

Best French dip I've ever had. Deluxe with grilled onions and jalapeños with melted cheese (jack, perhaps). Crispy fires (I prefer regular fries simply fried and salted, not too crispy, but these were good). Very friendly server who steered me towards the dip.

Olallieberry pie
Tiffany S.

Stopped here for Olallieberry Pie! It came out warm and we had it with a side of ice cream. You should try it - Olallieberry is from the area, and the whole restaurant sources locally. Our server was really kind and shared the Duarte cookbook- it's so rich in history and I enjoyed flipping through and reading more about the tavern. Stop by next time you visit pescadero!

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Do you still have outdoor tables to eat at and do you allow dogs at those tables?

Hello, Do you still outdoor sitting? If so, are dogs allowed outside?

I do not believe there's any outdoor sitting.

Is this a good place to have a beer but not eat?

No! Prices out of sight.

Duarte's ~ Are they still open? I was in HMB July 5 and they didn't answer phones. I called today and the mailbox is FULL! This place was a staple, a favorite of mine!!! Please say you are still open!

Yes, they are!

Does this restaurant allow dogs?

No, sorry they don't. I know they didn't last we were there

Does this place have vegan options?

French fries

Is this place dog friendly?

Duarte's has outdoor picnic tables set up for to go orders. You can call and ask, but I think dogs at welcome at outdoor tables. This is as of 9/2/2021.

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The Soup

The Soup

3.7(135 reviews)
35.7 mi•Outer Sunset

We came here for the soup. Their soup is supposed to be therapeutic for different ailments or just…read morenourishing. We tried one of the stewed soups. And also tried the brisket wonton noodle soup. Both pretty good. Service was friendly and since I didn't know which soup I wanted, our waitress was kind enough to recommend a few for us to pick. Interior nicely decorated. Located on Irving and 24th Ave.

My guest insisted on coming here. Her sister took her here…read moreand she said she really enjoyed it. Quality/Quantity - Known for their Cantonese Soup Casseroles. Hog Maw & Chicken Stew $38 - I asked my guest why she ordered this, and her response was that it is the most expensive thing on the menu... (I would have preferred the Lamb Stew for the same price, but she is my guest). This entree feeds 2-4 people. Sadly neither of us really enjoyed it. I let her take ALL the leftovers home. They also give you a table top burner to keep the soup/broth warm. Braised Pork Ribs with Bitter Melon $15.99 - This was the better of the two dishes, well not much better. I actually enjoyed the sauce over my white rice. Just enough quantity for one person. Bowl of Rice $3 - We shared a bowl as I am not a big rice eater. Sadly this trip was not as positive for my guest as her last visit. And the flavors were just not my taste. If you are following, you already know I am not a big soup person. Atmosphere - Small location, two floors. Nice, beautiful decor. See pictures. Metered street parking - I am sure there is free residential parking, but my guest can not walk more than a block, so metered parking it is. Two clean unisex restrooms. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm. Service - 5 stars. The waitress was a one woman army. She took care of all the tables by herself and did a good job. She was impressive, professional, and handled her business. Price - $62 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2022; I hope you make it.

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The Soup - Stewed Soup with Beef Shank, Chinese Yam, and Wolfberry

Stewed Soup with Beef Shank, Chinese Yam, and Wolfberry

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Little Seven Special Soup W Rice - Coming soon?

Little Seven Special Soup W Rice

4.6(106 reviews)
30.0 mi
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My parents suggested we come here to eat as they noticed a new shop open in the Ranch 99 plaza. I…read moretook a look at the menu and seeing the mouth-watering entrees, I couldn't wait to try it out. [[ Some thoughts]] 1.) The food is amazing, flavorful, and the portions were quite large. I think it tends to be on the spicier side so if you aren't a big fan of spicy, you might not enjoy it as much as I did. They do have some entrees that are non-spicy but I still recommend the spicy overall. 2.) I love how free rice is included with your meal. I think it's unlimited? Not sure, but rice is definitely needed when you are ordering their Fish Soups, Broth, or Dry Pots. 3.) Ironically, even though their signature Fish Soups were good, I really enjoyed the Dry Pots the most. They were so delicious, highly flavorful, and full of other items and vegetables that just makes the whole dish shine. Other than that, tons of parking and the restaurant itself is relatively large so lots of places to sit. A new yummy spot I can go-to that is so close!

Tried out this place that specializes in Szechuan suan cai yu (pickled mustard fish soup) here in…read moreFremont! I love Weis Fish and found that this spot offers suan cai yu as well. The set up is very simple and similar to Wei's. Lots of seating available, order online and ayce rice. Since you order online service is limited but the workers are all very nice and ready to help! I got the golden spicy and sour basa fish for one. From a visual you can see it's a big pot but it's actually shallow but there's a lot of broth and pickled veggies inside. Compared to wei's this is a LOT more spicier so if you can't handle spice too well I'd recommend getting something not spicy. I think the fish quality here is better than wei's it's a lot more fresh. Flavor was different but it was still good! I would come back again :)

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Soft Opening! 01/07/25

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Order on the qr code at the table

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West Coast Sourdough

4.2(65 reviews)
28.3 mi
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I was going to go to one place I want to come back but this sandwich restaurant has popped up. So I…read moredecided to come here since I was interested with it specially with how they design this place. It's quite small when I got here. I like the way they design this place since artworks are good here. There was one employee who seems to be taking over the restaurant, and he is patient and nice. I took my time to scroll over the menu since I'm new here and also they have plenty of options. They come in different sizes ranging from 4-8 inches. They sound smaller since skinnier sandwiches less than that size are small. I got an 8-inch Reuben sandwich and wow...I was expecting it to be smaller, but this is probably because of the bread they choose and how kinda packed the meat is. Now, I see why 8-inch is considered the largest. About the Reuben sandwich, it's really good and meaty. The crunchiness of the bread is on point since it's toasted very well. Also, the way he cut the sandwich was uneven since the first half of the sandwich is slightly larger than the second half. Don't know why but I guess it's part of the process. They have other options including soups, salads, and Mac & cheese. I'm looking forward to trying those including other sandwiches. Hopefully, I don't take too much time scrolling on the menu when I come back.

I had a very disappointing experience at West Coast Sourdough in Fremont…read more I ordered two meals totaling $52.60 (after using a coupon; the regular price would have been around $60). I also paid for extra cheese on my sandwich. After leaving the restaurant and driving to a meeting, I started eating and realized the extra cheese I paid for was missing. I called the restaurant to let them know about the mistake, expecting a simple apology or an offer to make it right. Instead, the person who identified himself as the owner argued with me, insisting that the extra cheese had been added. I politely explained that it was not on my sandwich, but he continued to debate me rather than listen to his customer. Eventually, I ended the call because the conversation was going nowhere. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. What I don't understand is the lack of customer service and the unwillingness to simply acknowledge the issue and resolve it. My advice to anyone ordering here is to check your order carefully before leaving the restaurant. If something is missing, don't expect a customer-focused response if you call about it afterward.

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West Coast Sourdough - Well stocked deli style prep area.

Well stocked deli style prep area.

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BBQ Brisket and cheddar

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Rusty Ladle

4.7(133 reviews)
35.5 mi•Outer Sunset

Bodega Bay clam chowder sans a long drive?! SOLD. Bodega…read moreBay chowder is my absolute fave so not having to drive far is a huge bonus for me. I am going to be a regular. The grilled cheese is incredibly substantial - a cheese lovers dream honestly. rich, crispy and buttery - hit all the right notes. wash it down sipping aaay a nice beer and you've got a great afternoon

We had the coziest lunch here over the weekend. My son…read morerecommended the Rusty Ladle and we enjoyed a very nice meal here together on Saturday. They have a covered outdoor seating area that is dog friendly, which is perfect foe me because I hate to leave my little dog behind. When we arrived there was another cut little pup at a table close by and it's always nice for her to make a friend. The shop has a window to the sidewalk where you can order or pick up food or you can head inside. There is a bar to sit at where you can watch them make the food but we were very happy outside. We ordered some Schmelty sandwiches, which are their inside out grilled cheese with cheddar and mozzarella. They were savory and delicious. We also ordered some tomato soup to go with them. We opted to have them add cream to the tomato soup but next time I would decline the cream because it makes the soup milder and I wanted more flavor coming through. Lastly, we sampled their potato leek green chili. The funny part about that was when they brought us each out a bowl, it was not what we were expecting. I didn't see the "green chili" on the menu and thought I had ordered a potato and leek soup, while my son did see the "green chili" and thought he had ordered chili. It was actually quite funny. For clarification, it is a soup made from potato, leek, onion, cream and green chilis. While I do like all those ingredients, the green chili gave this particular dish a sour taste I did not enjoy but luckily they brought out some oyster crackers for the table and that helped. My son devoured his bowl and everything else was quite tasty. We enjoyed the conversation and the food and even had a partial view of the ocean from our outdoor seating. Deciding to walk down to the water after our meal was the cherry on top of a lovely lunch. Did I mention that the service was fantastic as well? I will definitely be back here again to try more of their offerings!

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Rusty Ladle - Inside

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Rusty Ladle - Schmelty

Schmelty

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Pho Ga Huong Que - cha gio

Pho Ga Huong Que

4.4(105 reviews)
32.1 mi
•$$

Nice spot for Chicken Pho and Hainan Chicken. It's in a small building in the corner of a shopping…read moreplaza, closer to the intersection. There's lots of parking in the shared lot, but it's busy! Service was quick and friendly. They speak Cantonese here and it seems like most of the patrons did too. The place filled up during a Saturday at lunch time. Lots of folks coming with their families. We ordered a #5 Chicken Pho with chicken breast strips with ho fun (flat rice noodles) and it was awesome. Really hits the spot! Flavors were complex, it wasn't too sweet, and the chicken was tender. It came with ginger scallion sauce. We also got a Hainan Chicken plate with the chicken rice. Sooooo good, but it's a small amount of chicken. DH devoured it before I had a chance to try it. Next time, we'll do what the other families did and order a whole chicken for the table. The chickens are small with "slick" meat, not the usual American ones. We got a plate of cooked Napa cabbage, which goes perfectly with the soups and chicken plates. Yum! DH says, "very tasty!" Overall, it's a great place for a quick bite and local flavors!

Legit Pho Ga Super…read morefast service. I think it took them less than 5 minutes after we ordered to get the start of our order from us. A variety of different noodle options and chicken options. Definitely stoked they have the giblets available though

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Pho Ga Huong Que - 2/25/26 FYI. Drink station

2/25/26 FYI. Drink station

Pho Ga Huong Que - Cha gio

Cha gio

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