UPDATE to my previous review. Dustin the assistant GM reached out to me to discuss what occurred and how they will prevent this from happening again in the future. He also offered to make it right which I certainly appreciate. Based on management's response, I'm upgrading my review from 1 to 3 stars based on the other dishes we had and my overall experience. There's definitely room for improvement and I hope they get there. read more

We had dinner along the Tomales Bay this past weekend and the setting was easily 5 stars. A lovely pier stretching over the water, plenty of waterfront seating, including in the boat shack at the end of the pier (by reservation). There's even a piano out there to play or enjoy some live music! And great views of Duck Island and Hog Island in the distance. Just a unique atmosphere with great decor and tons of character. There's plenty of seating inside the restaurant too, as well as at the bar. You pay and order at the front near the entrance, then seat yourself anywhere inside (outdoor seating is either by reservation or there may be a wait time), and they bring your food/drinks to your table. Service was pretty standard, nothing really noteworthy. Apparently they have a new menu, but also a limited menu. Nonetheless, we found a few items to try. Fries With Eyes (smelts), Mussels and Sausage (with yummy aioli), Strawberry Shortcake, and for drinks, the Respite, and Phantom of the Guava. The drinks were pretty good, the food wasn't extraordinary, but still of good quality. I liked the dessert the best, with fresh strawberries and light whipped cream. Overall a one-of-a-kind experience in a beautiful coastal setting. read more

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Point Reyes is great for travelers looking to spend a day outdoors. You'll have a very relaxing time hiking the trails and relaxing on the beaches-even just driving through the parks - is very scenic. Along the way the city of Marshall resides. My partner mentions his colleagues said we should stop at Nick's for lunch. Upon entering, I see a window where patrons are ordering. Walked inside and the lady mentions you'll need to come outside and order and then sit down and pick up your food. Kinda odd why the establishment would have it that way. Anyhoot, oysters, clam chowder, and fish and chips were mediocre. Oysters were fresh as they should be, but the rest was nothing special. read more

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As a person of color, I would not recommend this place. From the moment we walked in, we received weird stares, and it was clear we weren't being prioritized. Other patrons (if you know) who arrived after us were helped right away. They were served water, drink orders taken, while we waited 15-20 minutes with no acknowledgment before deciding to leave. I came ready to support this business and spend money - it's their loss. My husband suggested flagging someone down, but honestly, I shouldn't have to beg for service. If a business wants my support, the effort should be mutual. read more

Food is good though a bit expensive, I wish there were more vegetarian options but the overall experience was good and the staff was friendly and the views are beautiful read more

A large venue restaurant in Tomales Bay, good to book for an event. Highlight is definitely the pier with outside seating and a cozy covered area at the end of it. Order at the counter and food didn't take long to arrive. Market Salad was ok. BBQ'ed oysters were good, on the small side. Portion for calamari was so small, I didn't take a photo. read more

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Bbq oysters were amazing! Last time I was here was 20 yrs ago. Management has changed, but the oysters are still fantastic!

Recently moved to the Sacramento Area from the Central Valley by Merced California. We'd regularly take a quick trip over the Pacheco Pass to Monterey and eat at Vivolo's our favorite Chowder House. Today, we took a road trip to find a new Chowder House closer to home. The mission was a success! We headed towards Point Reyes Station and followed the Coast Line to Nick's Cove. It was a successful experience! We started the meal with a bowl of their New England Clam Chowder and it was perfect. We got the baguette and it stole the show (WOW). Baked that day with a salt/butter topping. My wife had the fish and chips. Normally she leaves a piece for me, but not today. The fries that complimented the dish were excellent. As for the slaw on the side, she doesn't like it so it was handed off to me who loved it. I had the fish sandwich and homemade chips. Another incredible plate. The service was great and ambiance fantastic! It was a great day trip with my wife and a for sure to be a return date in the future! PS...It's a lot quicker taking the Tamales route to Nick's, but we just wanted to try out some different scenery. read more

Food was fantastic. Best fish and chips I have ever had. Service was great, view was fantastic.

A friend and I were staying in Tomales for a workshop. I saw Nicks seemed to be the closest place just 3 miles down the road. We went for our first night in town and had amazing food and cocktails. My friend was designated driver and was happy with the creative mock tails. The Tomales Bay Oysters are beautifully briny. When you step out of your car the breeze from the bay carries this brininess. Everything we ordered was superbly prepared and beautifully seasoned. We enjoyed the food and staff so much, we came back three times that weekend. Really reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Hats off to Callen and the entire staff. Also great place for celebrity sightings! read more

First time here with a friend. Food was delicious. My friend ordered the clam chowder and one entree just for me, NICK'S COVE CIOPPINO. The atmosphere was great. I guess it really depends who you're with. I enjoyed it a lot. However, my friend said he was over charged. Paid double. I hope he can dispute the charge read more

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Stopped by just for the bbq oysters and a glass of bubs. They say award winning but how good could they be? Answer: incredible! Stick with the basics, enjoy the view and you can't go wrong. read more

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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

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

**UPDATE!!** The manager asked us to give them a second chance, so we came back tonight and wow!! It was a totally different experience from when I came in February. I honestly now believe the first time we came to eat at Nick's, it was super busy and understaffed, hence the bad experience. This time, a server attended to us and was super polite. Drinks were delivered promptly, and the oysters arrived fresh and quickly. The ambiance was pleasant, and the staff was on top of everything. I manage a small business, so I understand we all have bad days. I'm glad I gave this place a second try. Thank you Nick's Cove! read more

Nick's Cove - Oyster & Meat - Seafood Near Me - Marshall, California

Cozy and quaint seafood spot right on the water of Tamales Bay, dishing out upscale lunch and dinner options. While the prices are certainly on the high side for what you're getting, I think it's important to remember that Nicks Cove is within a 1.5 hour drive of the Bay Area and they are entitled to charge what their market will support. If you have the money it's worth a visit, but if not you wont miss out on too much taking pics from the nearby boat launch. Service: You are seated by a host upon entering, but after that you will be ordering off of your phone using a table specific QR code. I personally like this style of service, but I've seen some reviews citing this as a criticism. Your food and drinks are served to you in a reasonable amount of time and the servers are friendly and willing to answer questions. Aside from that pretty standard across the board. Food/Drink: I ordered a mid range wine and my wife ordered a cocktail. I honestly dont recall too much about the drinks so nothing was particularly good or bad, though they were certainly overpriced. I had the Fish and Chips which were damn near perfect and very memorable and my wife had a salad (I forget which one). If you do go, give yourself a cheat day and get the Fish and Chips, they're worth it! Ambiance: It's clear that this is what lets them get away with the premium prices they charge and was the main reason we visited. The restaraunt is right on the water and you get a great view of Tomales Bay. There is a small pier that extends into the bay itself which in previous years guests could go out on and enjoy their meals in the boathouse at the end! Sadly, when we went the pier was undergoing maintenance which was a major bummer. 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

Elora was our mixologist. She was bright and friendly and warm and hospitable and made us fell welcome as we came in and sat down at the bar. I ordered beer my wife had a glass of tea and we enjoyed the ambience of looking out at the Bay and the smell of the dining room. After a short period of time we got hungry ourselves and decided to take part in dinner there actually it turned do a craving for a snack. Our snack happened to be a Half dozen Mornay Oysters. I have to say that it wasn't really a favorite of my wife or myself but the oysters were fresh the presentation was very nice the service was impeccable it's just for a particular taste it wasn't for us. I wish we had selected the Rockefeller because I love those but I wanted to try something new. I would call this a $24 lesson learned. Everything I've ever had there has been delicious beyond belief so I can't really complain. It's my palate. So since it's me and not them, I'm going to give them 5 stars again because they always knock my socks off every time I go there. I love this place the pieces. If you've never been here by the way, take your cocktails out to the little house at the end of the pier and enjoy some music while you're out there. The views are epic. This is the place also that Lady Gaga hung out at 1 time and some other people whom they will tell you the stories if you ask. read more

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

Service was great. Food was pretty good. Could be slightly improved but it didn't take much away from our experience. Cioppino was def missing some spice, but the pepper on the table sufficed. Tuna melt was a little salty but still good. Appetizers (mussels and halibut) were some of the best I've had. I enjoyed the elevated menu and presentation that came with what was relaxed, but still attentive service. read more

Driving down the coast, we decided to stop here based on rave reviews we had heard. Unfortunately our experience was not worth raving about. Pros: - Nice location with water views - Well kept interior Cons: - You order food at a counter and then are stranded to find a place to eat. On a beautiful day like yesterday, this was a challenge. Took us over 30 minutes to find a spot on the pier, not even by the restaurant. - Rude servers. We reached out to 2 servers about food pick up and both were rude. When we finally found a table on the pier, they shouted at us that they don't serve at the pier. So we ordered, we picked up our order, we cleaned up and we took the dishes back. - Overpriced for the quality and quantity of food. It may be that our food was stone cold by the time we ate it, but not worth the money, time or effort - Dangerous crossing from the parking lot to the restaurant Overall, most people will not see this review due to lack of cell service in the area. But keep driving, plenty of better options along the way. read more

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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

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

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

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

Nick's Cove - Bar area .. wonderful service amazing food and drinks! Found a new favorite spot! - Seafood Near Me - Marshall, California

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Very enjoyable and relaxing!!!!! Nick's Cove was a nice place to stop while traveling on Highway 1 through Marshall CA. This is the heart of Oyster Country and definitely worth a visit. We were looking for some local comfort food and nick's was a perfect choice. Started with a nice cocktail and then ordered the Fried Monterey Calamari and the Steamed Artichoke..... yummmmm.. followed by Hamachi Crudo and fish and chips. We had a great time enjoying the scenery of the sunset and immersing ourselves into a good meal. Real nice time at Nick's and good food as well. read more

We were in the sleepy coastal town of Marshall and we stopped for dinner at Nick's Cove. We were greeted at the door and ordered there, with the food delivered to whatever table we selected. It was a rustic feel with big windows which looked out onto Tomales Bay. Beautiful! We had root beer and a fab cocktail called Dragon's Blood! It was awesome!! It had rum, blood orange juice, some kind of chai concoction and cardamom bitters. What a trip! We shared a bowl of clam chowder that was fantastic. It had nice chunks of potato and lots of bacon. Very easy on the palate. Then we had their cheese burger and Cajun seared tuna sandwich, both served with a healthy serving of their fries. I loved the Cajun tuna, perfectly seared, a little spice with slaw on a soft ciabatta roll. The burger was also good - meaty and juicy deliciousness. read more

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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

Nick's Cove - The pier at Nick's Cove in Marshall on Tomales Bay at sunset. - Seafood Near Me - Marshall, California

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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The staff is lovely! The views were amazing. We had a wonderful time. I definitely recommend the halibut crudo & the Queen of Spades

I definitely recommend Nick's Cove for couples, families, or even a group of friends. Dinner and drinks were delicious but my all-time favorite was breakfast that was brought to our cottage and let me say WOW was I impressed??? Our breakfast tray had fruit, hot oatmeal, hot muffins made in house, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, coffee, milk, espresso, and a breakfast sandwich with salad. BEST breakfast I've ever had!!! The room was cozy had a fireplace with wood. The bathroom had tiles that warmed up, and they offered two full sized soft robes to make you feel all nice and cozy!!! Not gonna lie, we didn't have time to turn on the TV, at a beautiful place like this you won't want to. 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

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

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

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

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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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 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

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