Nick's Cove — West Marin's Most Romantic Waterfront Restaurant, Oyster Bar & Cottage Retreat on Tomales Bay Nick's Cove pairs dramatic Tomales Bay views with standout seafood, oyster-bar classics, and bayside cottages, making it one of the most memorable dining-and-stay experiences on the West Marin coast.

There are places you go to eat. And then there are places you go to remember. Nick's Cove, perched directly on the shimmering shore of Tomales Bay in the tiny coastal town of Marshall, belongs firmly in the second category. A coastal sanctuary on Tomales Bay, Nick's Cove is a favorite for day-trippers and world travelers alike - a place where the boundary between dining room and natural world dissolves, and every meal feels like a genuine occasion.

Nick's Cove has remained a local institution on the West Marin coastline for more than 90 years. Redeveloped and reopened in 2007, it now combines the revived restaurant and oyster bar with twelve luxury cottages on historic Highway 1.

The Restaurant & Oyster Bar - Farm-to-Table Seafood with a View That Stops You Cold

At the casual eatery and bar, the menu pays homage to the coastal history of the property with elevated fish-house classics built around sustainable seafood, seasonal produce, and homegrown herbs. Oysters from nearby Tomales Bay are the stars, freshly shucked and served within yards of where they were grown. Signature favorites include acclaimed clam chowder, Crab or Shrimp Louie, seafood-forward brunch items like crab benedict, plus fresh-squeezed mimosas and strong Bloody Marys.

The bar program blends balanced seasonal craft cocktails with an award-winning wine list. The hunting-lodge feel - wood-burning fireplace, mahogany bar, and coastal memorabilia - creates a nostalgic atmosphere that fits this part of Northern California perfectly. From most seats, the Tomales Bay view is one of the best dining outlooks in Marin County.

The Cottages - Rustic Luxury on the Water

Nick's Cove's twelve colorful cottages deliver relaxed bayside luxury for quick getaways or longer retreats. Each cottage has its own personality, with plush down comforters, wood-burning stoves, and upscale bathrooms with heated floors and soaking tubs. Five cottages sit directly on Tomales Bay, while seven are set just across Highway 1 in a meadow setting. Morning pastry and French press coffee delivery adds to the experience.

The property has earned national recognition for romance and pet-friendly travel, reinforcing what locals already know: this is one of West Marin's most special overnight destinations.

Locals' Night - Live Music Every Tuesday

Nick's Cove is also a true community gathering place. Local musicians play every Tuesday for Locals' Night, keeping the venue rooted in West Marin life as much as destination travel.

23240 Highway 1, Marshall, CA 94940 (415) 663-1033 nickscove.com

Restaurant open daily - Lunch Monday-Friday 11:00 AM; Brunch Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM; Dinner nightly 5:00 PM · Complimentary valet parking weekends & holidays