Nick's Cove
Seafood restaurant · Marin County ·
Oysters, seafood classics, and bayside cottages with great views
Oysters, seafood classics, and bayside cottages with great views
"Known for waterfront views and oysters delivered to your door, this bayside stay is a classic Point Reyes choice." - Jessica Puckett, Charlie Hobbs
"Perched over Tomales Bay, this renovated waterside inn and restaurant is built from old fishermen’s shacks and is prized for its sunset deck dining and peaceful, bay-front atmosphere. Guests routinely savor a dozen raw oysters and rosé while watching the bay turn golden and listening to waves lap the piers below; the site’s dramatic setting is underscored by the San Andreas Fault running beneath the water. On the menu, smoked black cod (prepared over Pinot Noir barrel shavings) and a richly flavored cioppino are standout items, and staying in one of the over-water cottages with a private deck is a highly recommended way to experience the place." - Ray Isle
"Checking into the recently renovated, 92-year-old Nick's Cove on the banks of Tomales Bay, I relaxed on my room’s deck with wine, played bocce, and learned about their Artists in Residence program before dining on consulting chef Chris Cosentino’s modern takes on the historic roadside fish-house menu — highlights include smoked black cod dip with fried saltines, two versions of clam chowder (a clear-broth Rhode Island and a creamy New England), and 'fries with eyes' (fried smelt)." - Marisa Churchill
"After a recent fire destroyed the historic boathouse, the Nick’s Cove team said they plan to rebuild the Boat Shack and expressed gratitude that no one was injured; the restaurant remains open and fans are encouraged to support the team by visiting the restaurant, booking a stay at one of the cottages, or purchasing a gift card." - Lauren Saria
"A fire destroyed the boat shack at the end of Nick’s Cove’s pier on the evening of January 7; Marin County Fire Department officials said the structure fire was reported just before 5 p.m., no one was inside, and it was contained by 5:30 p.m. I learned the boat shack was considered an iconic and beloved feature of the property, which opened in the early 1930s and was recently revamped by the team behind Palm House Hospitality. Despite the damage, owner Benson Wang said the business will remain operational — the cottages, the garden, and the restaurant are open — the restaurant is known for serving briny and sweet oysters, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation." - Paolo Bicchieri