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Tony’s Seafood in Marshall (Tomales Bay)

Address: 18863 Shoreline Hwy Marshall, Ca. 94940

Tony’s Seafood is a classic Northern California seafood house on Tomales Bay in Marshall. In 1948, Tony’s Seafood was originally established by a Croatian Fisherman named Anton Tony Konatich. But later in 2017, Hog Island Oysters Company bought Tony’s Seafood from the family. Tony’s Seafood in Marshall is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North ( 56 miles). Tony’s is open from Thursday to Tuesday from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome.

Our drive to Tony’s Seafood in Marshall was a very fun, scenic, and winding road. The view of Tomales Bay during our travel was well worth the drive. We saw a lot of dairy farms, cows, cheese, and creamery local stores on our way to Tony’s. We arrived at around 11 a.m. and end up parking on the side of the street close to the water and saw a few oyster shell casings on the side of the road. There were a few people already in line ahead of us but we made a reservation online. The friendly hostess greeted us and sat us outside on a table closest to the water. All the tables were separated to adhere to the Covid-19 safety regulations. We even saw a few customers with their dogs having lunch and enjoying the view. The weather was beautiful and sunny but later became windier at around 12:30 p.m.

There were 5 of us at our party which includes 2 kids and 3 adults. We ordered the Pacific raw oysters which are $21 for 6 pieces, grilled bbq and chipotle bourbon grilled oysters for $17, pasta and clams for $27, HIOC clam chowder for $17, HIOC Bloody Mary. Our food was delivered to our table within 5-10 minutes. My wife and sister-in-law loved the raw and grilled oysters while dipping them in the special sauce that they had provided. The grilled bbq and bourbon oysters looked appetizing and delicious. The clam chowder, pasta, and clams were not too thick or creamy but very delicious and fresh ingredients. My daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese and some fries on the side.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun lunch experience at Tony’s Seafood especially with all the outdoor (covered/non-covered) tables overlooking the beautiful Tomales Bay. Nothing compares to eating outdoors with friends and family on a sunny day with good quality food and fresh raw or grilled oysters.

Tips: Make sure you make a reservation and get there early to find parking, avoid the long lines and wait times during lunch(12 noon). You can reach Tony’s Seafood either via Nicasio Valley Road or Tomales Petaluma Road. We took both ways and find that Nicasio Valley Road has more winding roads than the Tomales Petaluma Road.

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The Marshall Store (Tomales Bay)

Address: 19225 State Route 1 Marshall, Ca. 94940

The Marshall Store is a classic Northern California seafood house on Tomales Bay in Marshall and situated since 1926. The Marshall Store is often visited by tourists and locals for their famous locally farmed grilled bbq oysters with different seasonings and local ingredients. The Marshall Store is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from San Francisco via US-101 North ( 56 miles). The Marshall Store is open from Friday to Monday only from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and It’s on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Our drive to The Marshall Store was a very fun, scenic, and winding road. The view of Tomales Bay during our travel was well worth the drive. We saw a lot of dairy farms, cows, cheese, and creamery local stores on our way to Marshalls. We arrived before 11 a.m. on a Saturday and there were already a few people in line. It’s a first-come, first-serve basis where we placed our order on the window, luckily found a vacant seat with the view of the bay, waited for our name to be called and they delivered our food to our seat. The service was fast and the servers were friendly and helpful.

We’ve been to The Marshall Store three times and it’s usually every time we are at Point Reyes National Seashore area. We ordered the Rockefeller, Kilpatrick, and the bbq grilled oysters which are all $25 for 6 pieces, Rock Cod fish sandwich for $20, Ceviche Tostada (2 pcs) for $20, clam chowder for $20, Chorizo Fish Stew for $10, and the Tri-tip sandwich for $16. My wife loved the raw and grilled oysters while dipping them in the special sauce that they had provided. The grilled bbq oysters came in with garlic-infused bread. My daughter enjoyed the delicious clam chowder and the savory tri-tip sandwich.

Overall, we enjoyed our fun and relaxing lunch experience at The Marshall Store especially with all the outdoor (covered/non-covered) tables overlooking the beautiful Tomales Bay. Nothing compares to eating outdoors with friends and family on a sunny day with good quality food and fresh raw or grilled oysters.

Tips: Make sure you arrive early to find free parking, avoid the long lines and wait times during lunch(12 noon) especially on weekends. You can reach The Marshall Store either via Nicasio Valley Road or Tomales Petaluma Road. We took both ways and find that Nicasio Valley Road has more winding roads than the Tomales Petaluma Road. Public restrooms were portable potties and a 15% tip/service charge is automatically applied to your bill. We stayed up late and watched the gorgeous sunset with the beautiful view of Tomales Bay. (highly recommended)

Let me know if you have any questions or what you think about The Marshall Store in Marshall after your visit in the comments below. And kindly subscribe, comment, and share our family travel blog site with your friends and family. Or even include our travel blog website address when you post your pictures on social media. Have fun and stay safe. Thank you.