The Marshall Store

"Wedged between the shore of Tomales Bay and Highway One, this slip of a restaurant extends its sliver of a porch along the shore. The result is a vibe that embraces the region’s natural beauty and its casual, outdoorsy nature. Oysters, sourced from the restaurant’s nearby oyster farm, Tomales Bay Oyster Company, can be enjoyed at one of the indoor tables. Better still is to sit outside at the long bar facing the water while slurping down a few Kilpatricks and a side of garlic bread. The house smoker turns out an array of smoked meats and seafood, including oysters placed atop bread smeared with Cowgirl Creamery Fromage Blanc and chipotle aioli." - Christina Mueller