The Scene
With a large, relaxed outdoor patio and lively bar, this spot is a great place to meet up with friends and family after an active day. The more formal (but still cozy) dining room has white tablecloths, rustic beams and a fireplace.
The Food
While it changes seasonally, the contemporary California menu includes a mix of seafood, meat, game and one or two vegetarian options. Crab cakes are drizzled with a complementary spicy lemon, garlic and shallot sauce. Salads, however, can be overpowered by heavy dressings. Specials may include a coconut-crusted escolar served with a lemongrass sauce over a bed of rice. Pan-seared red trout topped with proscuitto is full of flavor, while a 16-ounce New York steak cooked to order is very satisfying. All entrees include vegetables and fresh-baked bread. Service is friendly, and the wine list is extensive and reasonably priced.