Great food, welcoming staff, cool vibe. We ate there 4 days straight and tried everything! Each dish was better than the last. Fresh and lovely presentation. read more

Amazing. Best dinner we had while visiting the area. The chicken and the corn on the cob dishes were approachable but also inventive. They need a way to cool the place down when it's hot. read more

I can't say enough about how good Nick's Cove is but I'll give it a shot anyway. Today was a beautiful day in Marin after many, many days of rain so we decided to take a drive over to the coast. Good fortune was on the horizon--Nick's was open. We walked into the bar. Spread out before me was the familiar old bar and dining area, so wonderfully comforting to a couple of Marin old timers, and a bright, sun-filled large dining room with perfect tables and view. We sat down on the really comfortable no fuss chairs. I looked at the menu and what I'd been wanting for weeks was right there. A Dungeness Crab Louis. And it was perfect! Fresh, absolutely delicious, everything a Crab Louis should be. More about the menu-- I can't remember seeing anything as creative in a long time. During January they're offering mussels from around the world. This week it's Spain. I can't wait to go back and try every dish they have. The service is excellent and very low key, something I really appreciate. Congratulations on a truly great West Coast restaurant. read more

Waterfront restaurant with a great view. Casual dinning. Food was flavorful with big portions. Service was good.

My wife and I went there this time last year for our 20th wedding anniversary. We didn't review it then, but I would have given that experience 4 stars. We had table service in 2025 and thankfully weren't forced to use their QR code ordering system. It's much nicer to have table service from human beings (while fully understanding staffing shortages, a problem that goes back to the COVID period). On Saturday, January 24th, we celebrated our 21st anniversary. So, like last year, we had the creamy New England clam chowder, which was excellent and I'd give the bowl a 5! We also tried a daily special, the Japanese mussels, which were served in miso sauce. I thought they were very good, but my wife complained that they scrimped on portions. It was delicious and I would give that dish a 4.5 (if that were possible). Last year we had the cioppino, which was excellent, but we felt it was pricey and didn't get it again. But here's why we gave them a lower score yesterday. Instead of the excellent fried calamari we had last year, they have a new incarnation called the "Tempura Fritto Misto." It was battered and deep friend calamari, delicata squash, white anchovy, lemon and sage leaf, with two dips: black garlic balsamic aioli and lemon pepper mayonnaise (the sauces were good). Sounds great on paper, right? But in practice, each battered item was deep fried so much that it came out brown. We couldn't even taste the ingredients because everything tasted like oil. My wife has worked in restaurants and pointed out the gold standard for battered and deep friend food, especially tempura, is that it should be "very pale, almost white to light blond, and delicate, lacy, with an airy texture." As I said, ours was brown, hard and tasteless. We should have sent it back to the kitchen because we could see the lighter colored batter on the fish (and chips) at other tables. I'm too polite and didn't say anything, but my wife told the waitress, when she brought the check, about how the tempura seemed to have been fried in bad oil (I think it might have been overcooked). That dish deserved only one star, but obviously mistakes can happen. The location is spectacularly beautiful and the view is stunning. That itself makes it worth visiting. [This review has been edited after hearing from the manager, who offered to compensate us for our disappointing dish. Due to their courtesy, we're open to visiting Nick's Cove again] read more

The clam chowder was perfect the bar was very friendly and a beautiful place to visit and dine read more

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Water tasted weird and slightly salty from the moment it came out. Never drank it for the rest of the meal and it left a funny after taste. Clam chowder was definitely under seasoned along with other soups. Seems like a fun place to go drinking and loved the interior and decorations. read more

We had a very satisfying dinner experience at Nick's Cove last night. Fresh Dungeoness Crab Louie and a hearty bowl of creamy clam chowder with bacon bits sprinkled on top did not disappoint. The service was friendly and attentive. The ambience was casual yet elegant. And the sunset was to die for! read more

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Although the food can be a bit more on the expensive side, the scenery, ambiance, and fresh seafood make Nick's Cove a must-visit for those on their way to more northern destinations such as Fort Bragg. Equally important, especially for a 4-5 hour trip such as Fort Bragg, Nick's Cove offers the necessary rest for bathroom breaks and also a reliable place for WiFi, where mobile signals may be weak during your travel. For food, I recommend trying their famous Fish and Chips and also the calamari. The lobster roll is good but not great in terms of value (the portion is quite small with not much lobster meat). The clam chowder may taste a bit bland at first but is seasoned quite right the more you taste it. Mostly, the ambiance of this place is great along with the food. Highly recommend at least trying once on your way north. read more

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Stayed in the Nicolina cottage on the water and LOVED IT. if you stay here, make sure you read the book in the room that explain the history of this room and board-helped me appreciate it more, especially since the original owner is a fellow Croatian (from a town between Split and Dubrovnik). Room service was amazing and the staff are genuinely nice. The view is unique and beautiful, sunrise to sunset. About a 7 hour drive from us, and worth it. read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious and crafted master fully. Petaluma half chicken is the best chicken dish I have ever ordered. View was outstanding . read more

Great service, fast delivery, our favorite type of food. The wine pours were strong read more

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Husband and I drove from Petaluma expecting great seafood. I ordered the New England clam chowder with bits of crumbled bacon on top. Very good; crumbled bacon and not too many potatoes. My main was halibut with veggies. Fish was bland but edible; the veggies tasted like old vehicle oil. I couldn't put my fork through the carrots! Not cooked and nowhere near al dente! Hubby ate his fish and chips, and said it was ok. What a waste of our time. I really wanted to love this place. Maybe the chef is too complacent? read more

The House that Nick Kojich built! Folks, Nick's Cove has a long and fascinating history starting with Coast Miwok people to Croatian immigrants who operated on Tamales Bay and finally to Highway 1 Hospitality LLC today and others in between! I will not repeat any of it here, but will provide a couple of links at the end which I recommend to all those who may be interested in reading a little bit of local history. Nick's Cove is located roughly 50 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 1, and about 10 miles more if one decides to take Highway 101 and turn west north of Petaluma. The restaurant is located at the southern end of Miller Park right next to Tamales Bay and it is mostly all about fresh seafood! Oysters take the lead and then there is the clam chowder soup, Shrimp Louis, Poke Bowl (Highly recommended!), Cioppino (also recommended!) and more! They have a full bar and an impressive list of wines. If you are visiting on a nice day, you should opt for a table outside and enjoy the view. The scenery is so peaceful and calming that you may get double hungry! These days you have to order outside and then pick up your food when the buzzer they give you sounds, but that is no big deal as long as you are with good company and appreciate good food and view. If you are in the Bay Area and have a day to drive up north, stop at Nick's Cove for a meal or just a drink and some appetizers, you will enjoy it! History https://nickscove.com/history/ Nick's Cove, California https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick%27s_Cove,_California read more

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Very pleased with the food and the views! Service was excellent! Definitely will go again and strongly recommend

Ok I pretty much loved this place. We were staying in Olema and wanted to eat seafood, so we came here. It is on the eastern shore of Tomales Bay in western Marin County, a very natural, beautiful place. The restaurant is kind of a dive bar, and that adds to its charm immensely. We had scotch and white wine to drink, and oysters, shrimp ceviche, clam chowder, fish and chips to eat. All of it was very good, and the ceviche was amazing. I implore you to order it! Take a look at the pictures--the natural beauty and charm are a big part of the high rating! read more

3.5 stars. I had the pleasure of visiting Nick's Cove last month with my mother for lunch last month. We went on a weekday to beat any crowds and were able to enjoy our meal outside since it was a pleasant weather day (just slightly chilly from the slight breeze). There were few diners with most people opting to eat outside. The staff was pleasant and the fish and chips (2 cods), (dips of ketchup and perhaps ranch) with coleslaw and a beer were enjoyable. The reason I have not given it a higher rating is that I was a bit bummed that one of my cods was noticeably smaller than my mothers, (granted no fish are going to be exactly the same size.) But what really annoyed was that while waiting for my mother to use the restroom before leaving I decided to read an article about the restaurant that they had posted on the wall. the write-up was not more than 2 years old which is fairly new compared to some I've seen at restaurants and spoke to this restaurant as well as an other. In the article the writer mentioned that the fish and chips was $24 (ours was $25 which is totally fine for 2 years later as far as price discrepancy goes), but not that fact he/she mentions that it was $24 for 3 cods! So I'm paying more and getting less only about 2 years later! Sorry Nick's Cove even though I enjoyed driving to a bit out of the way restaurant with a great view that has charm inside as well I'm to taken aback to return again. read more

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The views here are 5 star, you can sit outside ( bring a jacket) or in, and service is friendly The food here is fine. Most of our party got fish and chips. The fish was unremarkable and heavily battered. The fries were good. Good beer selection One in our party got a shrimp salad and it looked nice read more

Was perfect stop along the coast on way back to SF after weekend in Bodega Bay. Got a table indoors near the windows so could see the water and rustic boardwalk. Whole ambience is rustic and reminds me of New England. Got the cioppino which had a real spicy kick to it. Good amount of mussels, scallop and fish. Also got the bbq oysters which I was hesitant about given the bbq sauce but actually wasn't overbearing and had nice tartness to it too. Companion got the fish tacos which were ok and not filling enough. Another diner got the burger and also seemed to hit the spot but probably nothing particularly special. Service is order and pay up front and then they bring to your table. Will definitely come back! read more

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Power outage all down Tomales Bay today. Not Nick's Cove!! Me and my sister were coming from Stockton and had an appetite to please. We thankfully ordered our food and drinks at the bar. We ordered a half dozen raw oysters, fish tacos, LAGUNITAS Beer battered fish & chips and shared the red/green sauced prawn enchiladas!! Oysters were fresh and buttery smooth, fish & chips were crispy and tender, and the enchiladas were creamy with the freshest prawns cooked perfectly, tucked inside corn tortillas. Employees and customers wore masks . Service was friendly and quick. My Bloody Mary was spicy and not thick. Nick's has curb appeal inside and out. Seating was limited inside and out and was first come first serve. We waited a bit and quickly swooped a table outside on the pier after it was bussed. Weather was sunny and cool on this March afternoon. Explored the Beach Shack at the end of the pier and it was decorated really nicely. It had some tables and chairs inside and out and even had a piano. I'd visit again for sure. Next time I'll try the chowdaaa!! read more

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super nice staff, we stopped in to get some bottled water, everything was closed on the 1 and they didn't take apple pay and gave it to us for free. super nice and helpful ppl read more

The food, service, view & ambiance were amazing! We got oysters, calamari, espresso martinis & fish and chips. Everything was fresh and delicious! Will definitely be sure to stop here again next time I'm in the area. Theres also a super dock attached to the restaurant for beautiful photos after your meal! read more

Five stars. The food was good. Service excellent. Server very friendly and was very efficient. We sat looking out at the bay. It was my birthday and the ice cream sundae was delicious shaped in a fish. read more

The clam chowder was delicious and it was a good size portion. You have to order using their QR code and in order to do that you need to login into their WiFi. Fast service after you place your order which is really quick. Very chill atmosphere and great place to have a chat with friends. A little pricey though. read more

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The only good thing about this place is the beautiful location. Service was horrible. It was not busy at all. I stood waiting at the door with my hands full, holding a baby, making eye contact with multiple staff walking around looking like they're doing nothing and was ignored. We ask the bartender and we are told to seat ourselves. Get to our table and no one is coming to serve us or bring waters. Go to the bar again. Told to use the QR code at the table. Try to use the QR code, no reception. Back to the bar! Ask for a physical menu. Told to login to wifi. QR code still does not work. Is this for real? Back to the bar for a physical menu and given one. We order two clam chowders and a kids chicken strips and fries for the baby. Use the app that finally decides to load. Everything comes to the table clearly microwaved. It's HOT. Like scalding your skin hot. Soup cools and it is like slurping water. No flavor. Not like a clam chowder I've ever had. Chicken strips look okay. Cool temp outside. My husband starts to break it apart for the baby and it's scorching hot inside, burning his fingers. I look at the chicken and it's yellow and not textured right. Looks like it's far past expiration. No way I'm feeding that to my baby. My husband is brave. He tastes the chicken. It's not edible, definitely expired. They're serving this microwaved, scorching hot inside, expired chicken to children. My husband ate his soup. Nothing else was eaten. Check out on app to find they auto populate a 20% tip. $50 for two cups of soup and kids menu chicken strips cooked in the microwave. Not sure who the tip is for because we didn't have a server, but I hope it goes to the busboy that seems to be the only one working there. Update: My husband got sick from the food on the way home. Wish I would have spoken to management and refused to pay for the food we didn't even eat. After seeing all the recent negative reviews, I can't imagine why they are continuing with the lack of wait staff and current chef. Never coming back here. read more

Extremely expensive prices for meager amounts of food. 2 piece fish n chips Mushy Poke Tuna. Still hungry 4 people $179.70 Should have gone to Spuds. read more

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Service was great. Attentive but not intrusive. Food was on point. Everything was delicious. No one in our group was disappointed. We will return. read more

This place is a nice find off Highway 1. Went on a whim and had a nice experience. The food was good. The clam chowder was excellent. The fish and chips were alright. The batter was a little too much for my liking but it was nice and crispy. The fries were excellent. It has a nice view of the ocean from outside. The service was kind of slow but the waitresses were nice. read more

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Not sure what happened to this place as last time I was here was 10 years ago. We stopped by on a rainy, not very busy day. Poor service. Nobody talks to you or says anything until we realized you just order on the app .... We ordered clam chowder- worst I ever had? Likely ... lacked texture and very thin, watery I have no idea how this was even served. Please save your $$ because the one you get at Trader Joe's in a plastic container is 10x better Fish & Chips- VERY oily fried fish, frozen, Safeway quality potatoes? Coleslaw- under seasoned .... I mean come on at a coastal restaurant .... Oysters- fine, just fine after waiting 10 extra minutes for the hot sauce for the overpriced stuff ... no explanation what was what ....We will never be back unfortunately We had some amazing food at Olema House just right before ... way way better. This was unfortunately a waste of time and money. No idea how this place gets anything better than 1 star unless people have really low expectations ‍... you can do way better in just about any random stop read more

Good location; there's not a lot of choices. Good service; not great. The white clam chowder was excellent; my sweetie's cioppino not very good read more

My first time ever trying raw oysters was here and the experience was life-changing. The sauce they put on the oysters combined with the freshness is something I haven't found elsewhere. The fish tacos & fish n chips were also super good. Not to mention, this place is super cute and cozy. Yes, I would drive from SF to this place without a doubt. Only downside is the price but the oysters are worth every penny! | IG: Smackinfood read more

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First time here today. We were weirded by the ordering format where we had to scan to order but we said, whatever let's give it a shot because the menu looked amazing. Really cute place and absolutely delicious food. We ordered the cheeseburger and fish and chips. Fries were perfectly crispy. Everything we ate was so good! For dessert we ordered the soft serve ice cream in cones. Soooo so good. Think maybe they're short staffed or figuring things out. I don't think it's a place for folks that need/want constant table service (which we don't mind). Overall great experience, looking forward to coming back many more times and telling friends to go too. Thank you to the bartender and FOH staff for being really sweet and to the BOH for cooking delicious foods and having it come out in less than 30minutes. We were so hungry and this truly hit the spot. 10/10! read more

This place has an awesome ambiance and relaxed vibe on the water. We got the BBQ oysters, claim chowder, and soft serve ice cream. Everything was delicious! I love how easy the QR code ordering was and all of the staff were super friendly. read more

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Beautiful location and view. Nice service very friendly and helpful. But the food was a little lacking. Oysters were nice but definitely not consistent in size and for the price I want more. The burgers had to be sent back because it was more on the rare- medium rare than the medium well asked. The clam chowder was thin and under seasoned. Steak wasn't cooked to order and also under seasoned. There were five adults and 5 kids and everyone was like meh. Should've researched more before we drove out here. Lots of pretty people and they were all drinking. Maybe we should've gotten some alcohol. read more

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Service great, friendly, attentive. Wine list just ok. I didn't like my glass of rosé... so I switched it out to the Sauvignon Blanc-I sent that one back too. Not happening. We tried their bloody Mary's. Too much pepper, and small for $16. They didn't charge me for my return of the rosé. Both wines were from Anderson Valley. The Louis Salad was a bit overpriced and drenched in dressing. Oh! Too much. Fries were GREAT. Glad we went but likely won't go back. read more

When we visit Point Reyes, typically for the express purpose of loading up on oysters at Hog Island Oyster Co (see separate review), we usually stop in at Nick's Cove as well. Nick's has a very good bar, with a respectable selection of spirits and wine. Their food is good too, albeit pricy, and the menu is currently more limited due to the covid dining restrictions. This time around we had a dozen oysters, the clam chowder, and the chicken wings. The chicken wings were very good. So were the oysters, but $36 for a dozen is a bit steep, especially when they're literally harvested right from their backyard. As with the rest of the state, dining is currently limited to outdoors only. There is plenty of outdoor/patio seating available, however Tomales Bay climate can be harsh - cold and windy - so dress accordingly. It would be a welcome improvement if they installed outdoor heaters and/or any kind of insulation from the wind. There is one bothersome thing for me here, which is the dead animals on the walls of the interior of the restaurant. I really REALLY wish they would take these 'trophies' down. But back to the good stuff. One of the very best things about this place is the cottages across the street that are owned by the same people, that are available for lodging. There is typically a two-night stay minimum, but not always. We've stayed in the cottages a couple of times, and it is truly one of the most romantic places I've ever stayed. If you are looking for a romantic getaway with your significant other, absolutely give this place a try! Then in the morning you can head back across the street to the restaurant for breakfast or a nice early lunch on the bay. read more

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Nick's Cove is worth a stop on your way up to Sonoma County (or anytime you're in the area and craving fresh seafood). The seafood was incredibly fresh: mussels, clams, and oysters. Order the BBQ oysters and you won't regret it! They're juicy, plump, and the BBQ sauce is heavenly. I even asked our waiter if we could purchase the sauce, but unfortunately they don't sell it but totally should! Even the chicken sandwich and fries were surprisingly really tasty. High quality ingredients, and the sandwich was well constructed and had great flavor. I also dipped it and the fries in the extra BBQ sauce. We definitely plan to return when we're in the area again. read more

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Simple 4 letter word - CACA. If it wasn't for the view, I'd rather have stopped at a homeless encampment and broke bread with the community. Inside - it was ok except for the swarms of flies constantly landing on ourselves and food. Food - Oysters- For a place on the water closest to the source for oysters, the oysters were borderline inedible. The raw oysters were luke warm and didn't taste fresh. They served it with a greenish sauce in a bottle which looked like mouthwash and had no flavor. The bbq oysters had shell bits throughout and the flavor wasn't there. Too sweet and couldn't taste the garlic sauce. Super disappointing. Charcuterie Board- Don't let me get started. My 5 year old nephew and niece have constructed better charcuterie boards! Pale, thin slices of meat enough for an infant. 1 type of flavorless cheese. Hand full of nuts and a tiny bit of honey. All items covering about 20% of the board. For $22, this place ought to be ashamed! Fish and Chips - Wife got the fish and chips, it was ok but was more on the mushier side and the batter fell apart easy. Fries were the best thing we had out of all things. The Cole slaw it came with also had no flavor and was more of a garnish than anything. Clam chowder - It was ok if you like soupy, watery chowders with uncooked potato's and no flavor. Sole- My Sole fish came out raw and had to send it back. The spinach was the best thing of the dish. The potato's it came with seemed not cooked through and barely touched it. For a lunch closer to $200 (looking back on other reviews, didn't realize they auto-charge you 20% gratuity otherwise I would have not left a other 20% tip for a trash experience), you would hope the quality would be amazing or close to it. It simply wasn't. Wish we never got sucked in by the surrounding beautiful views and ambiance. I'm paying for it the day after, stomachs not doing too well. Good luck to you all! read more

Ordered the cioppino and got food poisoning. My wife had halibut that was dry that an appetizer and 2 glasses of champagne was over $200 nothing was very good and it ruined the rest of my day. Definitely won't ever go back read more

My friend recommended Nick's Cove for a late afternoon snack (wine and a cheese plate.) Absolutely loved it! First of all, it's not as touristy as some of the other spots in the area. The ambiance feels as if you've stopped into your local bar, where everyone knows your name, that just happens to be in a stunning location on an ocean bay. The setting is truly unique; you place your order at the entrance, pick up your drinks at the bar, and head out to the pier with a buzzer that lets you know when your dish is ready at the kitchen. Then, you enjoy a fantastic view while enjoying your meal. Truly a unique restaurant and 100% enjoyable. Free parking in the lot across the street. read more

Nick's Cove - Seafood Near Me - Marshall, California