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The Marshall Store

4.4 (1.2k reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Jessica N.

Has been on my list for years and I finally made it! This place is very popular and known for their oysters. I was there about 30 minutes before opening and restaurant gets filled instantly so come early. Pro tip: you can order either upstairs or downstairs but you have to sit where you ordered. The line seems to be much shorter at the downstairs register - I also liked the seating in this area more. Great view and very high quality seafood with good portions. The smoked trout plate, crab sandwich, and fish sandwich were all very tasty. The clam chowder is standard and not noteworthy. The oysters were super fresh and a good size. Another pro tip: you can do a half portion of any of the oysters if you don't want a half dozen. Bathrooms are porter potty only.

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Rachel H.

With Tony's backed up with lines spilling on to PCH, we headed to The Marshall Store. Laid back and rustic with outdoor-only seating on metal chairs and wood tables set on wood chips, the Marshall Store has counter ordering, and they later bring food out to your table. Outside you'll find a porta-potty bathroom set up, as operations here are rustic. This is a casual waterfront dining experience that is completely outside and works best on a sunny day. The seaside views are pretty, the clam chowder is creamy, and the shrimp po boy ($22) on a cheese jalapeño roll with pickled toppings is a solid order. They have a self service mini-frig with beer, half bottles of champagne, mini Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc and sodas. Our oysters Rockefeller somehow got lost on the counter for 30 minutes before staff found it, and comped the dish to us. We ate them and I unfortunately regretted it. They tasted good in the moment, but they led to nausea and an upset stomach. Super friendly staff, harbor and bay views, and fresh cut flowers slightly smoothed some of the rough edges. I probably should have known better than to eat cooked oysters that had cooled. Overall, a 2-3 out of 5.

Raw Oysters
Aime M.

10/10! Love this place. The customer service was amazing and super informative. You order inside and find a table outside and they bring your food out. All the food was amazing from the oysters to the sandwiches. Super fresh and tasty. There is seating outside or on their patio with an ocean view. My favorite was the BBQ oysters and crab sandwich.

Rockefeller grilled oysters
Roxanna V.

First time trying grilled oysters and they were AMAZING! I got the Rockefeller Oysters. So much flavor and fresh. The bread had very good garlic spread on it. My cousin got raw oysters but the mignonette could have been a little better and would enhance the taste of the raw oysters. The seating for big groups are a bit hard to find if you go during peak hours.

Clam chowder
Caly T.

Wonderful pit stop along the 1 for seafood! Friendly service and relatively quick line! Plenty of seating available. - Clam chowder: loved the amount of herbs in this and the consistency was perfect - i liked how it was not goopy like other places do. Great clam flavor. - Cod sandwich: the focaccia was fluffy and the perfect thickness for the sandwich. The cod was seasoned nicely and overall a good balance with slaw filling

Susan T.

Came here for the first time and it was AMAZING !!! Highly highly recommend!!! Service was good. But oysters was amazing !!

Kaye T.

I love Marshall for their fresh oysters. If you want raw or cooked oysters, Marshall has it! I couldn't go wrong with their food. I came here a few times and every time it has been consistently good food. When you arrive you enter a small entry doorway where you order first and the waiter comes and gives you your food. They have great service and wait staff. The only thing is challenging is finding seats because during the weekend it can get crowded with limited seating in the patio. The view is beautiful when the sunset hits the water and has a really nice scenery to take pictures. I definitely recommend the raw over the grilled. Some of the sauces can be overpowering which you can't control. The melted Brie cheese is so good on toasted bread. The smoked salmon was ok. It was a little salty when I tried it and I would skip it next time and just stick to oysters and their crab sandwich, or the melted Brie!

Smoked oysters
Eddi-ray C.

One of the must go restaurants in tomales bay area. The smoked oysters are fantastic and I wish I could eat them everyday. Raw oysters are fresh and delicious, my only food complaint was the fish stew being surpringly bland for the amount of ingredients thrown in! They did provide hot sauce and lemon but honestly I don't think it improved it by much. We got there at a good time before lunch because driving by it afterwards, there was absolutely no parking and a line down the street. So be early! The views are great from the outdoor seating, just be sure to bring a jacket if you get cold easy.

Neha B.

Pretty dive-y seafood place with a view! Parking can be tough with street parking on this tiny road, but its popularity shows it's worth it. It can get windy outside just fyi. The line moves quick and there's dock and outside seating. The veggie sandwich was surprisingly filling and fresh for my non meat eaters, but obviously this place is known for the oysters!

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Alex M.

My friends and I were visiting Tomales Bay for the weekend, and eating fresh oysters was on our bucket list. After finishing our morning hike at Tomales Bay Trailhead, we did a quick Google search and found that The Marshall Store was the nearest restaurant. What also appealed to us is that in addition to serving oysters, The Marshall Store offered heartier fare such as soups and sandwiches. We drove straight from the trailhead and arrived just after opening (~11:30 AM). There was a short line out the door, but it moved quickly, and we were able to place our orders in about 20 minutes. After ordering, we found a table in the covered patio outdoors, which is squeezed between the Bay and a two-lane road. Our food came out quickly, starting with two types of oysters - fresh and BBQ - as well as clam chowder, ceviche tostada, chorizo fish stew, shrimp po'boy, and trout salad.The fresh oysters were briny and tasted fresh-from-the-ocean, and the BBQ oysters (my favorite) were served warm with a unique smokiness that was enhanced by a savory red sauce. I split the shrimp po'boy and chorizo fish stew with my friend, and together, this was a substantial meal. The shrimp po'boy, one of the best I've ever tasted, consisted of fresh jalapeño cheese bread stuffed with jumbo, juicy shrimp and lots of crisp veggies. The chorizo fish stew was hearty and flavorful, although it cooled off quickly and was lukewarm by the time it was served. The meal overall was on the pricier side given the casual vibes of eating roadside, but all of the seafood was incredibly fresh, and portions were generous. Plus, it's nearly impossible to re-create the roadside/bayside dining experience anywhere other than Tomales Bay.

Crab roll
Diane L.

The outdoor seating area gets filled up quickly so we sat inside. The bbq oysters were my favorite and I liked the garlic bread that came with it. The oysters are decent and fresh and I also liked the crab roll too but wish they would've filled up the crab roll all the way. Wasn't a fan of the cucumbers in it didn't really fuse together tbh. The clam chowder was really underwhelming and liquidy I prefer it thick and also there wasn't much taste. Ceviche tostadas were ok...too acidic. Super overpriced here too so not really worth it. The bathrooms were essentially portable toilets, and the sinks were also temporary/disposable-style setups. I understand this is a more casual, roadside-style seafood spot, but considering the prices--$25 for six oysters and around $34 for a crab roll--I expected the customer facilities to be a little more substantial. At these prices, I think having a proper restroom and sink setup would make for a much better overall dining experience.

I thought the fish was smoking a cig
Huiya Z.

Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 They just opened up their downstairs patio. It's sooo cute. Must try: barbecue sauce oysters!

Rockefeller oysters
Alan L.

Food was okay. First time here. Service was good. It was very busy when we went. We sat outside it was a nice sunny day. Could get chilly out of no where! Bring a jacket. Will definitely go back again and try something else on the menu.

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the fresh oysters, enjoy the seafood sandwiches, and appreciate the waterfront views. Service is generally friendly.

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Amazing oysters! all their food was super fresh, delicious and worth the wait. Quaint outdoor dining with a nice crowd.

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Dog friendly patio?

Yes, the covered seating area by the parking is dog friendly. That’s also where you have to sit if you purchase booze.

Are there any other available outdoor seating besides the tent area?

Yes. There's the downstairs section with umbrellas outside. Another place to order. Also, the upstairs waterfront along the outer perimeter of the restaurant

How busy is it on Sunday? Should we arrive early before opening?

It gets quite busy, there's almost always a wait. I would arrive as early as possible.

Can we make reservations for 8?

Unfortunately they do not take reservations, they operate first come first serve

Is okay to bring your own alcohol?

No. Outside alcohol or food is not allowed.

Are they usually closed on Monday or Tuesday?thank you

Closed Tuesdays only

Are there still dollar oyster specials on Thursdays?

They still call it dollar oysters but they are actually about 1.30 each when you get a dozen raw oysters.

Can you bring dogs?

When I was there, they were allowed in the outdoor seating.

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