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    Duarte's Tavern

    3.4 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    DUARTE'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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 :)

    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

    Grilled Cheese & Cream Of Green Chile

    Let me start off with service was fine and acceptable. 1. The water tasted strange. Likely well water which my hetch hetchy taste buds immediately hated. Which is why I opted to get a coke. Except the coke is made with that same strange tasting water. I couldn't drink the coke. 2. The $16 tiny bowl of cream of green chile soup. Just flavorless. Nothing special, but the only vegetarian soup option. 3. The $10 grilled cheese. It was fine. Shouldn't be $10. 4. The strawberry cobbler, which was more of a deconstructed shortcake, was actually quite good. 5. The bread and butter served was also good 6. Parents got the hamburger and the seafood soup of the day. Dad said his burger tasted odd. "Like it wasn't beef" mom actually liked her seafood soup. Maybe you're better off getting a deli sando from a grocery store. I will not be returning.

    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!

    Pie

    We look forward to coming to Duarte's Tavern on our drives down HWY 1. Its a beautiful heartland feel restaurant with knowledgeable staff and skilled bartender and chefs. Cocktails are top notch. We love the "heart of gold" and the fresh seafood chefs kiss. Last but not the least they are known for the most scrumptious pies! We love the ollieberry pie a la mode! Thank you for the excellent experience to the folks behind this exceptional establishment.

    Half and Half
    Sierra M.

    Food was good, definitely do the half and half for the soup. Don't think I would of liked it if it was just only the artichoke soup. Fish was good. Service was good. My boyfriend liked the veggies, I felt like they needed more seasoning. However, I personally don't think I'd return or do the drive just to eat here place. (That's what I did because it was so highly recommended). If in town than yes check it out.

    Polina L.

    This place had been on my must-visit list for a while because I was so curious to see Pescadero. Finally, my husband managed to carve out one day off from his busy schedule, and we took a trip together. After spending hours without food and swimming in the cold, very cold, ocean, we were both exhausted but happy, and I was really excited to see what this tavern had to offer. The first thing I noticed, and didn't like, was that the space wasn't very roomy. There weren't many seats, and we ended up at a small table with tall bar chairs, which honestly weren't very comfortable. I understand it's a small town, but still, it felt a bit cramped. That said, I really liked the atmosphere. It had a charming, old-fashioned, classic feel. I ordered the artichoke soup for the first time in my life because it was one of the most recommended dishes, and I like trying something new and signature to the place. The soup was $18, and while it wasn't bad, it definitely didn't feel like it was worth that price. My husband got a hamburger, which he said was fine, not the best he's had, but enjoyable. He especially liked his Bloody Mary, and I have to agree, it was probably the best Bloody Mary either of us has ever tasted. It was exquisite! Overall, I was leaning toward giving the place 4 out of 5 stars. My husband was ready to rate it a 5, until we realized they had already included a 17% tip, which we hadn't noticed, and he added even more on top of that. We didn't read any reviews beforehand, so that was a frustrating surprise We ended the meal with a slice of their pie, it was delicious. My husband didn't like it, but I enjoyed it. So in the end, we agreed on a 4 out of 5. It was a memorable experience with some highs and a few small letdowns. Anyways, I'm glad we went.

    Cristina A.

    We love to make the trek over to Duartes so we can savor their artichoke soup, bread, French dip sandwich, apricot pie, and beer selection. Once we had some delicious Parmesan cheese dusted artichokes but I'm not sure if they sell them regularly or not. Today I ordered the Mexican coleslaw (which was $1.50 to sub for fries) and I absolutely loved how tangy and refreshing it tasted. Due to their STEEP prices, Duartes is a once-in-a-while treat for us. I hate to say it but this is one of those restaurants where you might find yourself feeling like you're a bother, depending on your waiter or waitress. Very subtle but you can tell who they're happy to wait on (or not). We try to be as pleasant an easygoing wherever we go, and we tip well, so not sure what's going on about that. Good food overall!

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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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