Duarte’s Tavern, Pescadero
202 Stage Road, Pescadero, CA 95460. Tel. 650 879 0464. Here’s a link
This place is a real gem and Tom and I have often eaten here. It opens at 7 so by the time we
arrived at 9 it was quite busy. We were able to sit at our favorite table though, the very first one on the left hand side. There is something so cosy and welcoming about this place. The first impression is good as you walk into the entrance room and it lasts until you walk back out of the door.
Tom ordered linguica and eggs with English muffin and I had my usual oatmeal with wheat toast. While we waited the 20 minutes for our food to be brought to us, Tom read the Chronicle and drank his coffee, of which there were several refillls, and I made my observations. There are several small eating areas with different sized wooden tables; some round, some square and some rectangular. There are seven stools at the bar. The walls are covered in paintings and prints comprising local views, still lifes and portraits. Even though there were three family groups with young children, they were all well behaved. Our server was friendly and efficient.
The food was worth waiting for. Tom’s linguica was spicy, the eggs over medium and the country fries crispy – just what he ordered, My oatmeal was perfect, even though they were not steel cut oats. It came in a small, deep bowl on a matching plate. It was accompanied by raisins, brown sugar, pecans and a large jug of whole milk. I don’t normally have toast but I know that the jam here is really special. They served two types – strawberry and olalliebery – both home made and wonderful.
Of course I made my usual trip to the restroom, just to check it out. No unisex restroom here. It was down a small corridor and had two stalls. Everything was a bit dated but clean. The toilet bowl was pink but the seat was white plastic. The sink was a vanity unit with a black top. Plenty of hot water. Two choices of drying your hands, one electric and one roller towel. The only homely touch was a green plant on the vanity unit.
The price of the meal was reasonable. Tom’s linguica was $9.00 and my oatmeal was $3.25.
This is a good place for lunch as well. Their specialties are artichoke soup and ollallieberry pie. Don’t forget to check out the history of Duarte’s on the back of the menu.
Our overall impression of Duarte’s Tavern is impressive and we will definitely be back.
August 26 2007 07:01 pm | Breakfast Log
