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Title: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on July 04, 2008, 09:07:53 AM
If you're in the Monterey area, go to:

Compagno's Market and Deli
2000 Prescott Avenue
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375.5987

 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 (Mooch Approved :smt002)


side note: but if you are looking for a nice pair of board shorts (floral print) .....LEAVE Monterey and go to Santa Cruz instead :smt002
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Pacifico on July 04, 2008, 01:25:45 PM
Funny, I just came across the business card for this place and logged on to post the info... you beat me to it.

I now affectionately refer to this place as Sgt. Samich.  Great place primo.

When you go either
1) Order a sandwich for two people
2) Plan on having half of it for lunch and the other for dinner
3) Have one hell of an appetite
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on July 04, 2008, 05:10:52 PM
In Moss Landing try Phil's Seafood
Best Cioppino in California
Eric
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Frankfishing on July 04, 2008, 06:52:49 PM
In Moss Landing try Phil's Seafood
Best Cioppino in California
Eric

I'm with the RH on that. Great food and the ambiance worthy of a Kayaker.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on July 07, 2008, 05:58:36 PM
For Santa Cruz, gotta be the Santa Cruz Diner!  That place has a great variety of food, open 24hrs, and food is delicious!

For Capitola, gotta be Margaritaville for me!  Great food, good drinks, and boy oh boy the ladies are fine!  Also on the cheaper side of things compared to the rest of them there by the wharf.

For Stillwater Cove, Carmel I hear the BBQ is great there if FishMaster1 is there  :smt044  But if he doesn't show up with his 3 bbq's and a pile of food, I head over to Castroville for Central Texan BBQ.  That place is off the hook with their brisket, beans, etc!  Could barely drive home afterwards!

Central Texan BBQ
10500 Merritt St
Castroville, CA 95012-3311
Phone: (831) 633-2285
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: HDRich on July 09, 2008, 01:08:12 PM
Al,

I agree with Santa Cruz Diner, awesome food, even their pho is good.

Central Texas BBQ is the best. My wife works next door at the Girl Scout Office, so she brings home takeout often.

Don Elkins owns it and I was talking with him a couple weeks ago. People are just not eatiing BBQ like they used to, so he's worried about keeping the restaurant opened.

If anybody is traveling south on 1, take 183  into Castroville and buy some BBQ from Don. His shops on the right side in town..

Rich
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mendohead on July 09, 2008, 01:18:21 PM
Hi Yakers:

           I  do Kipper Skacks and Beers on the Bench by Bayside Marine. :smt005
I have also been to "The Crows Nest" south of Bayside Marine for Ahi and Salad bar which was good for the price and a great view.
                                                                   Sea-ya
                                                                   Ernie
                                       
                                                                   
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on July 09, 2008, 02:17:57 PM
I agree with Santa Cruz Diner, awesome food, even their pho is good.

I haven't tried their Pho? yet, because I am so picky about it  :smt003  In '01 a co-worker of mine introduced me to Pho, and being Vietnamese he took me under his wing to teach me all about good to great Pho.  My very favorite is a recipe he gave me which I make at home with Ox tails (yummm).  Have it around 2-3 times per week, and have at least twice had it 5 days in a row for lunch. 
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Pacifico on July 09, 2008, 02:26:55 PM
In '01 a co-worker of mine introduced me to Pho, and being Vietnamese he took me under his wing to teach me all about good to great Pho.

So, how does one distinguish between good and great Pho?

Kind of like on the cooking shows where they say something like '... be sure to use a good quality olive oil".  What exactly does that mean?
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mendohead on July 09, 2008, 02:29:01 PM
Hi Al:

 Want to share the Pho recipe ?
                                       Thanks
                                       Ernie
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on July 09, 2008, 03:45:54 PM
So, how does one distinguish between good and great Pho?
Well...  Depends on the business, they all make it differently for starters.  Some are also a little uncouth with their daily practices, so they do things like water down the broth to stretch it a bit further on busy days (or when they see whiteys like me).  Others just don't have a great taste to start off with, usually a bit bland.

One thing you can always do to spice it up a bit is ask for them to bring you some of the oil from the pot as flavoring.  I cant spell it, but its pronounced something like Nuck Mao (nuch bao?)?  Its usually brought over with green onions in a bowl, add a scoop of it to your soup.

The recipe is very simple, but requires a seasoning packet that my co-worker gets from his Mom :)  But basics of it are ox tails, shank, roasted white or yellow onion, roasted ginger, and the seasoning packet he gives me with anise, clove, and what ever else is in there.  Season it with chicken stock/broth and fish sauce.  Toss in some rice noodles, thin sliced beef, green onions, sprouts, and a ton of Siracha.  Yum....

If anyone is in Mountain View and wants to try my favorite place, for consistency, service and flavor, its Pho Vi Hoa on the Los Altos side of El Camino, kiddie corner to San Antonio shopping center.

Cheers :)
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: otobepelagic on July 12, 2008, 07:43:26 PM
Don's Dogs  in Rio Nido  A real must after a long day of rockfishing on the Sonoma Coast. Great dogs with all the fix'ns including my downfall......creme fresh and sauerkraut. Top it off with an ice coffee and ice cream....all the calories you burned fishing went for nada.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mickfish on July 12, 2008, 09:31:23 PM
Alan I miss Roccos Burgers and Steak Fries and Maria's Pasta Salad. Now I gotta stop at Wildflower and have a scone man are they snobs in that place
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Eric B on July 17, 2008, 12:19:49 PM
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[So, how does one distinguish between good and great Pho?/quote]

Some places have really salty broth that's usually a giveaway of the lesser quality places.  Just look for lots of Vietnamese people...  The good places are always packed at lunchtime.

Pho is one of my favorites, too.  I eat it at least once a week, mandatory.  Rare beef medallions....  mmmm!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: H2Ospider on July 17, 2008, 12:47:23 PM
 Had to show some love for C-lakes richmond park b&g.
Not only good food and one of the best places to catch NFL games on earth but a haunt for many crafty bassers that gather to share reports/pictures and of course a tasty brew.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Fish Master1 on July 29, 2008, 02:36:53 PM
If fishing at Coyote or Anderson Lakes the place to go for grub would be Famous Dave's in Gilroy
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: SteveS doesn't kayak anymore on July 29, 2008, 06:51:16 PM
if fishing in the san rafael area- San Jose Taqueria rant under the freeway on 4th street is really good - cash only!

and Al Moana Hawaiian food on 3rd St has some TASTY tasty kalua pork plates for Cheap

Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mudshark on July 30, 2008, 11:14:34 PM
9 times out of 10 I want the burger.In and out works just fine.A trip with chee and A shake,I sleep the hole way home. sorry kevin but after ten days on the water I will eat two and sleep till duck season.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on August 08, 2008, 01:16:34 PM
If fishing at Coyote or Anderson Lakes the place to go for grub would be Famous Dave's in Gilroy
Ooooooh.... Sounds like a good place!  http://www.famousdaves.com/  I'll have to try that soon!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: aka-kimo on August 12, 2008, 07:37:46 PM
If fishing at Coyote or Anderson Lakes the place to go for grub would be Famous Dave's in Gilroy
Ooooooh.... Sounds like a good place!  http://www.famousdaves.com/  I'll have to try that soon!
Famous Daves has a great rack of ribs and variety of BBQ sauces on each table so you can smother the H out of em. Its over by the new shopping center off 152, first right after you go over the overpass east bound 152. Kimo
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Squidder K on October 28, 2008, 07:37:45 PM
I like to hit Duarte's in Pescadero.  I love their Alalaberry pie!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on October 30, 2008, 01:45:53 PM
I like to hit Duarte's in Pescadero.  I love their Alalaberry pie!

Ummmm.... And their artichoke soup!  Thanks for reminding me of that place!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: jwsmith on November 01, 2008, 11:45:22 AM
If you've been fishing out of Delta Meadows River Park----and I recommend it, it's a very nice launch-place for people like us----

Eat afterward at the chinese place in Locke.   Locke is tiny.   Only one chinese place.  No, it's not GREAT food but it's very competent food and you're going to be hungry enough to eat roadkill.

(Roadkill can be--usually is---primo....as anyone who's done it knows)

"The Law" says you can't take a hindquarter (or forequarter) off'n a deer...
Poor Law......it don't know no bettah......

Sharp knife (some would use serrated knife, but me never)....that quarter come off faster than your average Joe could say "gee whiz".......

The most important feature to have on a knife is a "gut hook."

"Gut hook" is a complete misnomer.......I have NEVER used the "gut hook" on my knife for anything to do with gutting.   A "gut hook" should be re-named "hide-hook."    You use the "gut hook" to split a large animal's hide.

You poke a hole in a hide with the tip of your blade......insert the gut-hook and HOLY TOLEDO you can guide that "hide cut" anywhere you want faster than you would believe.   

Where you don't care about  keeping a hide...???....
Where the whole deal is just to get that hide OFF...???....yes...

You use the "gut hook" of your knife to quickly split down a 4-inch-wide ribbon....and then you grab the top end of that ribbon with a light pull.....off it comes.

Four quick cuts of that....???.....you've skinned 16-inches width.....
In seconds.

So if you are taking just a quarter of an animal...???..   Your first step is to cut only the "covering hide" into strips....and to keep hair and dirt out of the meat you make ALL of those hide cuts first. Then next, you pull off the strips. Then you go in and make the joint-separation........ and now you're walking to your car.

This tip....pulling a hide off in strips...???.....This is the ONLY way to take the hide off a wild pig.   

And so fast.   

BUT MAN........a hunting knife......a hunting knife that doesn't have a "gut hook" on the top side of the blade.........????......     

The last word in pure function.
Wouldn't be without one.

Incidentally....until those last seconds of time when you are actually carrying that separated leg over to your car...???.....keep firmly in mind that you have not TAKEN anything from anything.   

If at any intermediate stage in the operation someone should ASK you what on earth you think you are doing...???......

You will reply:

"I always been curious to see how badly a vehicle collision would damage meat."

Because....."the law".....does not place limits upon human curiosity.

No one can assert......beyond any reasonable doubt....
Any other motive....
Than the motive you state, to be the motive.

Judd

And there's an additonal fact that's kinda amusing:
The fact that it was roadkill can make even a possum tast good.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: SBD on December 06, 2008, 06:13:59 AM
Another vote for Richmond Park...paddle-up burger nivana.  I am becoming addicted to the experience.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Ariel Sea on January 26, 2009, 07:39:06 AM
Trying to find a good Korean place that serves Seafood Soon Tofu soup. Man that would hit the spot after a good day yakkin.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Squidder K on January 26, 2009, 12:47:27 PM
If your path takes you through San Mateo after a day of fishing, try hitting Jack's Prime.  Good hamburgers and the y serve beer.  It is a new place opened a few months ago.  GF and I have been there a few times, good food and sweet potatoe fries are awesome.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on February 10, 2009, 04:18:14 PM
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If your path takes you through San Mateo after a day of fishing,

HOKKAIDO  :smt007 :smt007 :smt007

Eat all you can eat - Hella Asian Style!!!!

Located right next to Hwy 92 / Bridge Point Shopping Center (right next to the ice hockey place)
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: littoral on February 11, 2009, 07:11:41 PM
When I'm in the neighborhood there is place some of you guys might already know about up near Linda Mar. It's a little casual hole in the wall right off the highway called Nona's. Super fresh, killer food from a mixed international menu.

Awesome place.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on March 25, 2009, 11:42:08 AM
Other places to go in the San Mateo Area....

Santa Ramen
(650) 344.5918

1944 S. El Camino
San Mateo, CA 94403

THIS PLACE GETS PACKED!!!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on March 25, 2009, 12:30:44 PM
Santa Ramen

Oh boy Mooch!  That is THE best Ramen joint I have ever been too!  Haven't been since they moved to their "bigger" location, but man I still dream of there soup!!!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Skunked on July 07, 2009, 09:38:02 PM
Any fishing/surfing near Morro Bay is not complete without a stop at Tacos De Mexico in the downtown section of Main Street.  

First - Best Salsa I've ever had.  Second - Best Mexican food in San Luis Obispo county.  Third - Incredible prices.  I can fill my large appetite for $6.  We used to go there at lunch in high school for $2.50 veggie burritos (they're $3.50 now).  The horchata is thick and creamy, not watered down.  Sensational flavors all foods.  These days, anytime I am near Morro bay, it's a ritual.  
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: DrHabanero on July 17, 2009, 12:44:39 PM
Sonoma Coast - Fort Ross
Whenever we come back form fishing or ab diving we love to stop at the marina in Bodega Bay and get their clam chowder at Spuds
Best around!!!

http://www.spudpointcrab.com/
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: jaws on July 21, 2009, 05:16:34 PM
After a day of diving or fishing, Bones Road House in Gualala has an excellent pulled pork sandwhich.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: obkook on July 21, 2009, 05:33:37 PM
2 big thumbs up for Happy Taco in Half Moon Bay!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/happy-taco-half-moon-bay (http://www.yelp.com/biz/happy-taco-half-moon-bay)

Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on July 22, 2009, 04:50:36 PM
When the stripers are not biting in Linda Mar :smt011.....go to L & L Hawaiian BBQ....it's in the shopping center across the Linda Kayak Parking lot (where Denny's is)

* it's right next to Starbucks*


Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: calbear on July 22, 2009, 08:04:06 PM
Thanks for the tip, Mooch, I love Hawaiian BBQ. Chicken katsu and katsu curry is the bomb! After I fish the Monterey area good places to eat are the sandwich shop at the Coast Guard Pier (though the owner is a total stuckup asshole but they have good beer on tap and it's location is convenient), Pho King Restaurant on Fremont St. in Seaside, or my all time favorite Mals Market on Noche Buena in Seaside. Mals has the bomb sandwiches, seriously, go there and try the philly cheese steak or the tri tip. I'm talking incredible!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: ravensblack on July 22, 2009, 08:20:31 PM
Jay and I found a great place at LM also. Its called Nonas and its right in the building next to where we launch at LM. Great big platefuls of food. We had burgers and the garlic fries were piled high. Lots of people and the crew moving a lot food. Couple those things together and you know you have found the spot. We were recommended there by the locals. :smt006
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: BillS on August 19, 2009, 07:26:57 AM
After a morning of kayaking in Tomales bay, we always head up the road about a mile or so from Miller park and hit the Marshall Store for some oysters.   Their halibut tacos are also the bomb..   Cool kind of thing about this place.. Im guessing due to their liquor license, if you buy beer or wine you have to go outside and sit at this funky sort of bar made from wine barrels with boards laid across the top.   

http://www.themarshallstore.com/
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Sin Coast on August 19, 2009, 11:47:34 AM
or my all time favorite Mels Market on Noche Buena in Seaside. Mels has the bomb sandwiches, seriously, go there and try the philly cheese steak or the tri tip. I'm talking incredible!

YES! I go to Mal's for lunch on a weekly basis. The Bomber is excellent, as is the philly. They also have high grade meats, and other tasty treats.
If anybody in the Monterey area is looking for a burger, go to Phat Burger in Seaside. It's on Del Monte about a mile north of Embassy Suites. Convenient location for people heading out of town after fishing (Canyon del Rey exit then left on Del Monte and it's on the right). And if you go there for lunch on a friday, you'll probably see me...celebrating Phat Burger Phridays, a tradition I started at work!
OK I'm hungry now!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: alien on August 20, 2009, 12:29:59 PM
or my all time favorite Mels Market on Noche Buena in Seaside. Mels has the bomb sandwiches, seriously, go there and try the philly cheese steak or the tri tip. I'm talking incredible!

YES! I go to Mal's for lunch on a weekly basis. The Bomber is excellent, as is the philly. They also have high grade meats, and other tasty treats.
If anybody in the Monterey area is looking for a burger, go to Phat Burger in Seaside. It's on Del Monte about a mile north of Embassy Suites. Convenient location for people heading out of town after fishing (Canyon del Rey exit then left on Del Monte and it's on the right). And if you go there for lunch on a friday, you'll probably see me...celebrating Phat Burger Phridays, a tradition I started at work!
OK I'm hungry now!

Dont forget JIM's ( chinese) just up the street from Phat Burger in Seaside Corner of Broadway and Del Monte Good Food and Jims special combo soup will certainly recharge your batteries after a day of fishing. Dont Blink while turning on to Broadway from Del Monte You May miss it. This place has like 8 tables but way to good to pass it up :smt001
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: calbear on August 20, 2009, 11:58:01 PM
Funny you mentioned that place Alex, we ate there after the MBK tourney the other day. Delicious chicken curry and fried squid. We thought about it after we ordered but Ernie and Joe said they would most likely have cooked our catch if we had asked them. Great place, I wish they served beer though
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: baitNbeer on September 10, 2009, 06:39:13 PM
PHO HUA HIEP in pleasant hill CA on my way back from the bay or marine side ocean aways hits te spot


PHO always hits the spot cuz its cheap and it feels u up
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Great Bass 2 on December 04, 2009, 09:54:50 AM
PHO HUA HIEP in pleasant hill CA on my way back from the bay or marine side ocean aways hits te spot


PHO always hits the spot cuz its cheap and it feels u up

Check this place out for Pho. In the Fry's shopping center in Concord so on your way home. The sandwhiches are good too. Got mixed reviews in Yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz/saigon-bistro-concord) but for the Diablo area, pretty good Pho, IMHO. Most of the really good pho places are in the south bay.

Saigon Bistro
1701 Willow Pass Road
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 827-1231
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: & on December 04, 2009, 10:07:45 AM
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PHO always hits the spot cuz its cheap and it feels u up

Arent you scared to fall into a pho-induced food coma after intense kayaking activity on low sleep and huge amounts of MSG?   zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Shicken on December 04, 2009, 12:07:52 PM
+1 for Nona's Kitchen in Pacifica. 

If you're around Ocean Beach in SF, Fredy's Deli has good sandwiches with sourdough rolls baked fresh on site.

El Gran Amigo in Moss Beach is a good taqueria.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on December 07, 2009, 04:41:02 PM
El Gran Amigo in Moss Beach is a good taqueria.

+1
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on January 28, 2010, 01:31:48 PM
Daly City area.....check out "MOONSTAR"
www.moonstarbuffet.com

383 Gellert Blvd. Daly City, CA 94015

 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023

Approved by Marv / Shicken and Mooch!!!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on January 31, 2010, 04:36:27 PM
Been driving by this place for a long time and I finally got a chance to check it out = Many thanks to Fishunter!!!!

GOOOOD STUFFF   :thumright: :thumright: :thumright:

Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on January 31, 2010, 08:32:56 PM
...by the way, they bottle their own house brand BBQ sauce  :smt007
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: bwodun on January 31, 2010, 10:01:44 PM
saw that place on diner drive ins and dives, looked good, glad to hear it is,gonna have to try it next time im in the area, cameron
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on January 31, 2010, 10:11:56 PM
saw that place on diner drive ins and dives, looked good, glad to hear it is,gonna have to try it next time im in the area, cameron

Cameron, I highly recomend that you bring your own "sturdy" knife and fork.....just trust me on this one :smt002
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: bwodun on January 31, 2010, 10:13:21 PM
not tender enough for sporks huh?
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on February 01, 2010, 12:49:33 AM
not tender enough for sporks huh?

...nah...the sporks that they give you break in half if you hold it long enough :smt011 :smt002
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Shicken on February 01, 2010, 04:01:21 AM
Daly City area.....check out "MOONSTAR"
www.moonstarbuffet.com

383 Gellert Blvd. Daly City, CA 94015

 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023

Approved by Marv / Shicken and Mooch!!!

Avoid the sushi/sashimi.  Otherwise its aight.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: hightide on February 01, 2010, 08:37:12 AM
Gracies.  BBQ
If you are in the vallejo area.
Plenty of portion and cheap and delicious ribs, chicken and links.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: FisHunter on February 01, 2010, 11:11:29 AM
Gracies.  BBQ
If you are in the vallejo area.
Plenty of portion and cheap and delicious ribs, chicken and links.
BAM!   that's what I needed to know......i'm afraid to pull over and ask the fisrt AfricanAmerican i see in vallejo," Where's the BBQ around here?", they may take it the wrong way :smt009
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: BillS on February 01, 2010, 11:14:21 AM
Been driving by this place for a long time and I finally got a chance to check it out = Many thanks to Fishunter!!!!

GOOOOD STUFFF     


DAAAANG...  that looks good enough that actually fishing in the area is not needed.. lol.. road trip?
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: hightide on February 02, 2010, 05:26:00 PM
Gracies.  BBQ
If you are in the vallejo area.
Plenty of portion and cheap and delicious ribs, chicken and links.
It's on the corner of Sonoma and Virginia
try it it's awesome :smt007
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: ChuckE on March 01, 2010, 09:59:18 PM
not tender enough for sporks huh?
Good question.  One of my favorite BBQ joints of all time is a hole-in-the-wall place just outside of Tulsa, OK in the bad part of town.  The sign outside said "You need no teeth to eat our meat".  Now, that was some tender fall-off-the bone BBQ goodness. No forks or sporks need there.  That was over 15 years ago, and I'm still looking for a place like that around here.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: bwodun on March 01, 2010, 10:42:39 PM
yeah i am a bbq fanatic, always on the hunt for that fall off the bone hickory kissed melting goodness of pork. cameron
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on March 02, 2010, 10:44:05 AM
Daly City area.....check out "MOONSTAR"
www.moonstarbuffet.com

383 Gellert Blvd. Daly City, CA 94015

 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023

Approved by Marv / Shicken and Mooch!!!

Avoid the sushi/sashimi.  Otherwise its aight.

I would say you are better of at KOME, Junipero Serra near century theater best buffet I have ever been,
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: ChuckE on March 02, 2010, 09:21:10 PM
Daly City area.....check out "MOONSTAR"
www.moonstarbuffet.com

383 Gellert Blvd. Daly City, CA 94015

 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023

Approved by Marv / Shicken and Mooch!!!
Mooch... how does Moonstar compare with the Hokkaido Buffet in San Mateo?
http://hokkaidobuffet.net/
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on March 02, 2010, 09:53:34 PM
Daly City area.....check out "MOONSTAR"
www.moonstarbuffet.com

383 Gellert Blvd. Daly City, CA 94015

 :smt023 :smt023 :smt023

Approved by Marv / Shicken and Mooch!!!
Mooch... how does Moonstar compare with the Hokkaido Buffet in San Mateo?
http://hokkaidobuffet.net/


I still think Hokkaido is the better place to go.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: baitNbeer on March 05, 2010, 06:10:31 PM
jack in the crack!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Mini Ducker on March 07, 2010, 10:42:14 AM
El Gran Taqueria was the spot to hit coming home from HMB. Haven't been there in a few years, but their hot sauce/salsa was what kept me coming back. Decent parking too.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on May 01, 2010, 04:00:44 PM
If your path takes you through San Mateo after a day of fishing, try hitting Jack's Prime.  Good hamburgers and the y serve beer.  It is a new place opened a few months ago.  GF and I have been there a few times, good food and sweet potatoe fries are awesome.


Went there with Mike / Goutless Angler = Good stuff  :smt023....kinda reminds me of Mels Diner in San Francisco :smt007

 www.jacksprime.com
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: hightide on May 01, 2010, 09:50:20 PM
Those of you coming from lake Berryesa try Parry's Market Pizzarea on the corner of American canyon rd and sonoma blvd(29)
Big slices for $3.50
My favorite is the meat combo for 4.25.  huge slice and filling :smt003
The guy running the place is Italian and sounds like one of the characters from the sopranos. :smt071  He's got good stuff
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 02, 2010, 06:34:21 PM
How about just a good old Double Double at In 'n Out.  I went to high school with Rich and Guy Snyder who's mom and dad started the company in Baldwin park (down South).  I'm not a fast food fan but In 'n Out is definitely s cut above the rest of the "burger joints".  Back in the late 60s, I worked at a drive-in dairy and used to trade the guys milk for burgers.  Both Guy and Richie died young and their mom, (Esther) died a few years back.  I wonder who's running the company today?  Whoever it is, has done a great job of keeping the tradition going.  When I first moved to Norcal, In 'n Out didn't exist up here.  I had to take a road trip just to get a good burger.  Thankfully, business has been good and they have expanded all over the state.  Nothing better than a great day of fishing finished with a great burger!

Martin
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Neptune's Trident on May 08, 2010, 07:52:15 PM
Sonoma Coast - Fort Ross
Whenever we come back form fishing or ab diving we love to stop at the marina in Bodega Bay and get their clam chowder at Spuds
Best around!!!

http://www.spudpointcrab.com/


Try there crab sandwichs...They are great.  Also try the Boathouse for thier fried oysters.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: bwodun on May 08, 2010, 11:44:30 PM
the grand daughter is now at the helm of In-N-Out, and shes keeping everything the same corporate wise, all family owned, no franchise, cameron
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: joey on May 19, 2010, 12:21:55 PM
Phils Snack Shack in moss landing rolls the fatties! Breakfast burritos that is.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Frankfishing on July 05, 2010, 08:28:01 AM
Any available barbecue pit with friends and their catches.... I'll bring the species and the rice.   
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: baitNbeer on July 06, 2010, 06:25:01 PM
the fort ross store! making gorilla sized chile dogs!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: kayakjack on July 07, 2010, 09:27:32 AM
sizzling tandoor. kick-ass indian food in jenner across the bridge on the river.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: FISHADOW on July 23, 2010, 06:48:26 PM
Dont know if this was alreadt mentioned.

If your heading through pacifica for any reason.(hittin the SMC) I would say itsa a must that you stop at Go-rilla BBQ right off of highway 1. Just got from there maybe 2 hours ago. n every lil scrap of meat i pull outta my teath is like a hidden treasure. lol. Thanx for turning me out Fishuncle. Good Eats. Good people.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Fisherman X on July 23, 2010, 08:53:50 PM
Gualala - Bones Roadhouse for Pulled Pork and Ribs - KC style
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on July 23, 2010, 10:55:21 PM
Dont know if this was alreadt mentioned.

If your heading through pacifica for any reason.(hittin the SMC) I would say itsa a must that you stop at Go-rilla BBQ right off of highway 1. Just got from there maybe 2 hours ago. n every lil scrap of meat i pull outta my teath is like a hidden treasure. lol. Thanx for turning me out Fishuncle. Good Eats. Good people.


look at page 4.....with pics of your uncle.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on October 19, 2010, 05:53:13 PM
If your passing through Hwy 92 in San Mateo and your craving for some dessert =

HEIDIS PIES!!!

1941 S. El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA
(650) 574.0505

www.heidipies.com (http://www.heidipies.com)
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: baitNbeer on January 31, 2011, 05:37:56 PM
off subject a little bit but any of you santa rosa boys ever eat @ "bettys fish n chips"? my granma is the real betty and my mom aunts n uncles used to work at that place with my grampa being the owner , grampa sold it but they kept the name , the funny part is that they made up some bullshit story about how in year 18 whatever the USS betty docked at bodega bay yara yara

gabe "el dorado" might of worked there too ahahahaha he used to hang out with my uncle back then.

back to subject , since ive been doing monterey alot i stop in seaside at the valero gas station and get a sandwhich at subway ..lol
Title: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Fisherman X on January 31, 2011, 05:51:55 PM
off subject a little bit but any of you santa rosa boys ever eat @ "bettys fish n chips"? my granma is the real betty........……

Yeah! You mean the one on 12 in Rincon Valley? When I was in my early teens, my family would go up there on Saturdays for lunch from Penngrove....loved it. The best Fish and Chips in the county.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: HOLY TOLEDO on January 31, 2011, 10:23:42 PM
Betty's is a family favorite. Thanks for the true history bNb.

The best Fish and Chips in the county.
and the best tartar sauce!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: bwodun on February 01, 2011, 10:25:59 AM
love bettys, absolutley the best fish-n-chips in sonoma county, and ice cold newcastle to wash it down, damn now i gotta go there for lunch, cameron
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: otobepelagic on February 01, 2011, 11:42:22 AM
love bettys, absolutley the best fish-n-chips in sonoma county, and ice cold newcastle to wash it down, damn now i gotta go there for lunch, cameron

Let me know when you are going Cameron. Grew up in Rincon Valley and Betty's was quite the treat.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: otobepelagic on February 01, 2011, 03:02:39 PM
BaitNBeer, can you give us your Grandma Betty's  "secret" tartar sauce recipe? That stuff is the bomb...at least the original recipe was...haven't been there in awhile...... now I am hankering for some.

Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Fisherman X on February 02, 2011, 07:25:53 AM
BaitNBeer, can you give us your Grandma Betty's  "secret" tartar sauce recipe? That stuff is the bomb...at least the original recipe was...haven't been there in awhile...... now I am hankering for some.

slurp, drool.... yeah, me too!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: otobepelagic on February 02, 2011, 06:38:46 PM
Well, Snuck away for lunch today and hit Betty's ..... Just as great as I remembered.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: baitNbeer on February 02, 2011, 07:52:55 PM
grampa passed in 2000  but my granma betty is still getting the party started, they sold it sometime in the 70s so im sure recipes have been changed with new owners n all or maybe not , who knows? but my granma is the original betty and growing up i heard all types of stories about how they grew up in kenwood and ran the fish n chips shop. is there still a bar next door? i guess my granpa always had to drag my granma out of that place , she loved the pint!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Jingow on February 27, 2011, 12:08:36 PM
I used to love the "Little Fish Shack" in Morro bay.  Used to fish off the rock in the early nineties and allmost allways had fish and chips there.  I loved the tartar sauce with a hint of dill in it.  Jim
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: MistralWind on March 04, 2011, 09:00:28 PM
Might be a little pricey, but Cucina Italiana at Spanish Flat on Lake Berryessa is outstanding. Best authentic Italian food I've ever had. Worth a dinner stop before heading home.  You'll be back.

   
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: 16 foot Mahogany on May 07, 2011, 06:41:13 PM
If you fish the Carson Pass area, Caples Lake, Carson River, Red Lake, Woods Lake, Silver Lake etc.

There are not many options on HWY 88 up there, but the Kirkwood Inn and Saloon has great food and cold beer on tap.

The beer selection and menu are fantastic, the appetizers are entree sized, the Zak fries are a reason to go by themselves.

The building has been there since the pioneer days, complete with bullet holes in the original timber beams.

The current fishing report/brag board is posted on the wall by the bar.

Mmmmm, Zak fries and a bacon cheeseburger, mmmmmmm, or maybe the French dip sandwich.

I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.

Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Weimarian on June 17, 2011, 03:07:52 PM
Ok, I can't eat fish but... When in Bodega bay there is a burger joint! The Dog house, right next to the post office. Great steak burgers or hot dogs. Small Ice cream shop next door for dessert. Did I mention ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIES... :smt003 Me and my three girls about put them out of business one weekend. They had to go buy more potatoes :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: baitNbeer on June 18, 2011, 09:05:50 PM
timas cafe in mcavoys served a mean breakfast , after an all night sturgeon slay session we would hit timas
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on September 17, 2011, 07:52:45 PM
Half Moon Bay suggestions...

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,31491.msg334530.html#msg334530 (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,31491.msg334530.html#msg334530)

Fort Ross area....
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,33508.msg356806.html#new (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,33508.msg356806.html#new)
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Tote on November 07, 2011, 06:59:27 PM
Me and my three girls about put them out of business one weekend. They had to go buy more potatoes

 :smt044
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on December 01, 2011, 08:10:32 PM


Re: Katys smokehouse, Trinidad, Ca.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,34753.0.html (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,34753.0.html)


Fort Bragg area: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,34694.0.html (http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,34694.0.html)
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Eric B on July 16, 2012, 12:40:52 PM
Chuck E turned me onto this East Bay gem:

Nayong Filipino food, 1796 Whipple, Union City.

Had sisig, kare kare, and bbq pork there yesterday, and all of them were delicious.  Big portions.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: mooch on July 16, 2012, 12:55:38 PM
Chuck E turned me onto this East Bay gem:

Nayong Filipino food, 1796 Whipple, Union City.

Had sisig, kare kare, and bbq pork there yesterday, and all of them were delicious.  Big portions.

Went there with Frankfishing...The sisig at Toppings in South City is still the best IMO.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Archie Marx on July 16, 2012, 04:23:41 PM
If you are passing through Auburn to or from Tahoe give Ikeda's a try.  There may be a line (sometimes outside the door).

Ikeda's
13500 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: drvoolittle on September 04, 2012, 09:37:09 PM
So, how does one distinguish between good and great Pho?
Well...  Depends on the business, they all make it differently for starters.  Some are also a little uncouth with their daily practices, so they do things like water down the broth to stretch it a bit further on busy days (or when they see whiteys like me).  Others just don't have a great taste to start off with, usually a bit bland.

One thing you can always do to spice it up a bit is ask for them to bring you some of the oil from the pot as flavoring.  I cant spell it, but its pronounced something like Nuck Mao (nuch bao?)?  Its usually brought over with green onions in a bowl, add a scoop of it to your soup.

The recipe is very simple, but requires a seasoning packet that my co-worker gets from his Mom :)  But basics of it are ox tails, shank, roasted white or yellow onion, roasted ginger, and the seasoning packet he gives me with anise, clove, and what ever else is in there.  Season it with chicken stock/broth and fish sauce.  Toss in some rice noodles, thin sliced beef, green onions, sprouts, and a ton of Siracha.  Yum....

If anyone is in Mountain View and wants to try my favorite place, for consistency, service and flavor, its Pho Vi Hoa on the Los Altos side of El Camino, kiddie corner to San Antonio shopping center.

Cheers :)

Al,
The fatty broth is called "nuoc beo" or literally translated as creamy/fatty water/broth. Oxtail can be tricky because you have to cook it a long time under slow heat to get it nice and soft, but I agree that oxtail pho is to die for. Good pho is all about the broth and good broth takes a LONG time to cook. You literally have to make the beef broth from scratch from beef bones/parts along with the roasted onions/ginger. Then you add the spice mix. After that you add the fish sauce to taste. You boil the pho noodles separately like spaghetti and pour in the broth. Add meat and serve! Hope that helps

It was cool meeting you, OTW last week when you limited out on the WSB, BTW

Cheers,
Vu
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Sin Coast on September 04, 2012, 10:15:33 PM
back to subject , since ive been doing monterey alot i stop in seaside at the valero gas station and get a sandwhich at subway ..lol
Dude if you want a sandwich on the way back from Monterey, hit the Buy Rite Market (on Casa Verde a block down from Del Monte) or Randys Sandwich shop (on 10th St north of el estero lake). Buy Rite is pretty damn good. For burgers, there's a place in Seaside called Phat Burger (on del monte north of Embassy suites). Or if you're coming back from Carmel, there's RG Burgers in the Crossroads mall @ Rio rd. Alright now I'm getting off track. And hungry wtf!
Title: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Str8FishiN on September 05, 2012, 12:21:48 AM
If you're passing thru San Jose, Talaquepaque #2 has good food and excellent Chavelas.  Pho Y on Capitol Expwy has some of the best pho in San Jose.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: gone fishing on February 20, 2014, 09:31:42 PM
You gotta try the sandbar and grill, on fishermens warf in Monterey. Great seafood, looking out huge windows out at the marina and of course good booze.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: frankfishing on February 20, 2014, 09:49:50 PM
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill in Brisbane
 The menu was Filipino, Italian, and American everything was good.
https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/p526x296/1779252_1442636762638731_1239265446_n.jpg
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: & on January 11, 2015, 03:45:13 PM
Who agrees that Barbara's FishTrap clam chowwda resembles fish-flavored chile verde than proper chowda?  $14 bux for a medium - i'm over it dude!
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on January 11, 2015, 05:07:35 PM
I tried the lemon grass restaurant for clam chowder. Was excellent the time i was there. Not over powered with cream and the most clams ive ever had. And sand free. Had the order to go. As we waited at the bar for our order to go. The presentation on plates being served looked great. Nedd to visit again. Clam chowder was 10 bucks. Nice little bar while u wait. In Moss landing near the charlie moss cafe

Alex
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Post by: otobepelagic on November 12, 2015, 08:16:13 AM
Savvy in Cloverdale. Stopped in after a long hike up at lake Sonoma...
The true highlight of my evening was dining at Savvy in Cloverdale. Our Good Buddy Cameron/Bwodun is the the master chef there.....amazing food with tons of texture and flavor....all done in house. I had the charcuterie  of duck pate and mousse along with pickled onions and an in house mustard served along with a grilled bread that was made by Cameron's wife Jen ...a master pastry baker.  My main dish was a hearty stew with Cameron's own sausages...rich and savory...I can't do it justice describing it!!!! This definitely  took the chill out of my bones after viewing the camera pics.  This will be a great place to have  breakfast/lunch on those cold rainy days while camping up at the lake...minutes away on East First Street.  Congratulations Cameron...that was some serious dining. Maybe we can get delivery to  the campsite.... :smt002

ps Cameron...my pics didn't turn out and I know you were clicking away in the kitchen...please post here or maybe better on a the Where to dine while fishing thread. Will be back soon as they serve breakfast, lunch and now dinner on weeknights and weekends.
Title: Re: Places to eat after a fishing trip......
Post by: MANBEARPIG on November 12, 2015, 08:58:45 AM
Mmmmm, that sound hella good!  I bet your big toe is  happy after eating all that pate!