The Best Road Trip Restaurant Stops Along California’s North Coast | Eater SF

"Descending from the electric green, rolling hills of Sonoma’s ranchlands to coastal Highway 1, Fishetarian Fish Market is one of the first seafood spots you’ll see along the Bodega Bay waterfront. But despite sharing a parking lot with the imposing new Rocker Oysterfeller’s, the smaller, more eclectic market-style fish joint should not be missed. A local favorite, the counter-service restaurant serves North Coast classics, including an award-winning clam chowder in a bread bowl, fresh-off-the-boat Dungeness crab (when in season), and fish and chips with three coating options: the “OG” (beer batter plus panko), beer batter alone, and gluten-free beer batter. The grilled oysters also come in a trio of offerings, including “Maui Wowie,” with a sweet chile sauce, in addition to the more typical barbecue and garlic butter. There are kid’s meals, which include crisp (and adorable) fish-shaped cookies, “adult grilled cheese” featuring Valley Ford cheeses, and local rockfish tacos. Fishertarian’s casual, old-school North Coast vibes, with picnic tables on the rocky beach — a gorgeous sunset setting — complete the meal." - Freda Moon