Located in the California coastal town of Pescadero, it features locally grown produce, fresh locally caught seafood, and delicious house-made pies. NO REGRETS THERE! Part of that was creating new traditions. Submit corrections. Once we were seated, our service was prompt. Anyways, lunch for 4 after tip was over 200 dollars. Menu for Duarte's Tavern: Reviews and photos of Cream Of Artichoke, Crab Melt, Cream Of Green Chile I think sometimes memories are fonder than reality. Guy is convinced that this fourth-generation family-owned tavern, which uses locally sourced produce and seafood, makes the best Crab Cioppino. We did try some of the other food, and they were alright, but I wouldn't stray too far away from their specialties if you can help it. Founded in 1894, Duarte's Tavern and Restaurant is located two miles east of scenic Highway 1, placed nearly at mid-point between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. You don't come here for the food. Duartes is a MUST stop. Had the Calarmari Steak Sandwich and the Olallieberry Pie, very tasty home style food, with the West Coast history. Those folks complaining about the food need to get with the program. anything? They have a varied menu and the food we had was excellent. Duartes is a MUST stop. A great date coming from Santa Cruz or the city. Artichoke soup was creamy goodness, clam chowder better than I have ever had, very chunky and creamy. Officially named "An American Classic" by the James Beard Foundation, the tavern lies a ways inland, past dunes and marshlands, at a dusty little intersection. Duarte's Tavern - 202 Stage Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060 - Rated 4.6 based on 308 Reviews "Duarte’s is a favorite! Notice : à partir d'aujourd'hui, les autres Yelpeurs pourront voir vos votes. One of my favorite old bars on the Central Coast. I really wanted to try the soup and/or abalone sandwich, but decided to split the crab melt since we had a really early dinner planned. Qu'avez-vous commandé ? Came here over the weekend with a group of 24, and we were split into two tables. It was a small sandwich , maybe about 3 Oz of Abalone breaded and fried with some sauce. The abalone sandwich is also great. i learned of Duarte's from an episode of Drive-Ins, Diners and Dives. Duarte's Tavern: A Family Tradition For 115 Years For decades, the Duarte family of Pescadero, Calif., has served pie and fish stew for a crowd of … Duartes is famous for their artichoke soup, abalone sandwich and pie. The wait was about 40 minutes so we wandered around the town for a bit. What else do you need to be doing? the crab sandwich which is buttered on the inside of the bread so the crab salad doesn't leak through and make it soggy. My BF and I decided to go with the half green chile/half artichoke soup which was highly recommended, and it was really good, especially when you dip the complimentary warm sourdough bread provided. I don't mind spending alot on a good meal, but it bums me out to spend a lot on a mediocre meal. DO NOT ORDER THE Abalone. My husband and I split an abalone sandwich and a bowl of the infamous artichoke soup. Can here to eat and I have to say that their bread is the best bread I have ever had at a restaurant. Cramped dining room, nothing special. Get the soup -- ask for half green chile and half artichoke -- and the greatest sandwich of all time, the crab melt. They're… reservations Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12–3 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12–7 pm closed tuesdays. Menu Website Directions. It can get extremely busy and the wait can get long, but you're in Pescadero! The have a garden behind the tavern where much of their vegetables are harvested and served in the tavern. Two pathetic slices or white bread with one piece of very sad, poorly breaded Abalone sitting on it. **Originally posted on 5/7, yet to appear in reviews as of 5/25**We've been wanting to get to Duarte's (Pronounced "Doo Arts") for a loooonnnng time and finally this past weekend we made the trek down the coast. Subpar after three visits and multiple plates tried. Please don't apply big city foody/hipster expectations here. Good portions of crab (but only two clams/shrimp)-a bit overpriced. The bread used for the sandwich was delicious, and had a perfect amount of butter. The cioppino was so-so and definitely over-priced considering the portions. Our menu back in the thirties was sandwiches and ice cream. I guess being on TV gives you the right to charge whatever you want for sh!t food. Suggérer des modifications. Then we had the fried calamari which were just okay. I got half artichoke and half green chile soup and that was tasty. I've never had abalone before and was surprised by how tender it was. $25 for my abalone sandwich and French fries. I think the preparation of the abalone took all the flavor out of it and it just ended up tasting like some sort of fried thing between buttered bread. The best part was the Ollalieberry Pie! The abalone sandwich is something different with toasted sour dough and lightly fried abalone along with crispy greasless fries. Must go when in town, or just cruisin by on 1. Tasted like a combo of a raspberry + blackberry. Nice drive from the East Bay (San Mateo Bridge to 92). It's un-gentrified, homey and worth the drive, especially to make a day of it in Pescadero or the beach. DDD 10-22-2007. Theh are kinda expensive but to keep this place going, it's worth it. Duarte's is a great restaurant. Souhaitez-vous participer . The famous abalone sandwich was a joke. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Duartes Tavern locations in Atascadero, CA. January 1, 2015 at 5:38 PM. Duarte’s is a favorite! From SAVEUR Issue #153 After my parents' divorce in the 1970s, Mom and I did the best we could to cobble a new family unit together. Duarte’s is a 100+ year-old small-town tavern where locals come to eat three square meals a day at mismatched tables and chairs in a knotty pine-paneled dining room or in the bar room or at a short counter. I preferred the crab melt. But try as I might to be forgiving, and with a few exceptions, our dinner was pretty terrible from start to finish. Round it off with a pare cider and you will not be disappointed. I'm so sad that we didn't have time to eat the pie, because the first table was done way before my table and were waiting for us to get going. Abalone sandwich was ok. I don't understand the negative reviews for Duarte's -- the food is spectacular. Find reviews on the hottest restaurants, make reservations and see full menus by Zagat. 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