Fodor's Expert Review Duarte's Tavern
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Pescadero
American
Though it periodically catches the attention of the national press, this 19th-century family-run roadhouse—say DOO-arts—continues to serve simple American fare with a modest, hometown attitude. The restaurant's bar is a great place to sip a whiskey, but it's also the town's liquor store, which means some locals take their orders to go. The no-frills dining room offers a solid menu based on locally grown vegetables and fresh fish.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Old-fashioned olallieberry pie à la mode
- Cioppino
- Half and half: artichoke soup mixed with local peppers