Fort Bragg

Princess Seafood, Fort Bragg, CA, 5/9/24

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entrance – 32096 N Harbor Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Princess Seafood also has a market shop about 100 yards away but we were interested in eating not taking seafood home to fix.  The restaurant had a window to place your order and then 2 large tented open areas to sit in.  The seating areas looked right out onto the water where we had a very fun show of gulls, seals and sea otters.  After you place your order and pay they give you a number and will bring your food out to you.  It took a fairly long time to arrive but the wild life show gave us plenty to focus on while waiting.  They have lots of beers as well as non-alcholic drinks and a few specials of the day.  Primarily a seafood spot, they also have burgers and Philly sandwiches.  It was founded in 2018 by best friends Wendy  Holloway and Heather Sears who shared a passion for seafood.  Heather, who had a commercial fishing background, purchased the Princess named boat in Canada in 2009 and couldn’t change the name due to nautical superstition.   A small replica of it is out in front of the entrance. Continue reading →

Sea Pal Cove, Fort Bragg, CA., 7/7/22

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from the parking lot – 32390 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437

Sea Pal Cove is on a local fishing pier in Noyo Harbor with all outdoor seating.  The assortment of tables overlooks boats going by.  The small walk-up window has beer and wine to go with your choices as well as non-alcoholic options.  Dogs are welcome and the service was very efficient.  They are known for their really fresh seafood but also have other options.  We tried the fish and chips but what was extra fun were their prawns and chips.  The fish was very moist with a really crisp coating that wasn’t so thick that it smothered the delicate fish.  Not too greasy either.  It was perfect with the tasty tartar sauce they supplied.  The prawns were dynamite.  Sweet and juicy with that fantastic coating, they needed no dipping or seasoning.  The tray also provided lemon and malt vinegar.  The fries were uninspired but adequate.  Some crisp ones and all with nice potato flavor, but they were a frozen slab variety.  Ketchup packets were also on the tray.  All in all a fantastic find that I’ll certainly go back to. Continue reading →

Noyo Harbor Inn Restaurant and Tavern, Fort Bragg, CA., 8/13/20

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Noyo Harbor Restaurant is part of the historic Noyo Harbor Inn in Fort Bragg, CA.  They have a good sized multi level patio for outside dining that overlooks the active marina and flowing river.  Many of the metal tables, but not all, had umbrellas to provide shade, were set on the patio’s tile floor, had some heaters and no music was in the  background.  Servers wore masks and each table had a small bottle of hand sanitizer.   The bathroom was inside by the inn’s check-in desk.   The lovely view and multiple levels made it a very pleasant place to sit enjoy your meal.   The restaurant had wild caught and daily catch from the harbor as well as vegetables and herbs from the Chef’s garden.  We were there midday and they had a brunch menu as well as daily specials.  It offered the aforementioned seafood as well as a number of breakfast items.  They had cocktails, beer and wine by the glass or bottle.  Service was friendly but less refined (one of the servers splashed coffee on my blouse while pouring).  I saw some of the breakfast food come out and the plates looked generous. Continue reading →