Jillian P.
Yelp
Next level seafood, service and an incredible gathering space.
I was searching for a dog friendly space to grab lunch while making my way back from the bay, and Handline was conveniently located on the Gravenstein highway.
We took the pup to the garden seating, which is surrounded by mature trees and metal arches that have vines providing additional shelter from the afternoon sun. The back patio has both private tables and large communal tables, making it great for groups and social for smaller parties.
We ordered a local, Sebastopol cider and henhouse hazy IPA to sip while we awaited lunch. The Ethics Zest Cider was organic, with no added sugars and absolutely delicious! I'm not usually a cider person, but was very impressed with this one!
To eat, we started with a half dozen oysters (we prefer the smaller ones) and they were exceptional. Fresh and paired with a simple, well-made minionette, we would return just for the oysters!
We also shared a trout fish sandwich with a side of fries. We had noticed that everyone else seated out back seemed to be loving the fries, and we were not disappointed! They were perfectly crisped without being greasy nor too hard. These are the fries you dream about, and their side sauces are also delicious! I liked the chipotle aioli best.
Finally, the fresh fish sandwich (trout). It comes on a melt-in-your-mouth, brioche roll and was my favorite part of the meal! Based on our experience, I think it's safe to assume that everything on their menu will be delicious and prepared with great love and attention to detail.
The wait staff were friendly and socialized with guests as they dropped food and cleared tables.
I would strongly recommend visiting Handline! I will definitely be returning!
Note: This place is incredible, but it is not cheap! Be mindful of pricing when placing your order. For example, the trout sandwich is $27 and you can add a side of fries for an additional $5, bringing our total above $30 for just one fish sandwich and fries... Still worth it for me, but we were a bit shocked when our lunch total reached $80!