BEST
VIEW/DECK
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Quinn’s Lighthouse
51 Embarcadero Cove
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 536-2050
www.quinnslighthouse.com
This historic building was once the Oakland Harbor
Lighthouse, but in 1966, the lantern was disassembled and moved to
another location. It’s now a relaxed dockside restaurant serving up
casual American grub and a couple of award-winning seafood dishes to
complement their very impressive beer and wine list. The vibe is
totally low-key, and the view of the marina and the downtown Oakland
skyline from Quinn’s deck absolutely serene. Grab a beer or a nice
glass of wine and snuggle up with your honey outside on the deck. Watch
the boats sailing in and out of the estuary and daydream about someday
being the captain of your own yacht. Hey, it could happen!
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Valhalla Restaurant
201 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-2777
The panoramic views of San Francisco, the Bay, and
Angel Island from Valhalla’s dining room have often been described as
“magical.” Our readers agree, but the amazing view is really just a
part of Valhalla’s charm. The historic waterfront building, originally
built in 1870, has quite an interesting history. Oh, if these walls
could talk, they’d have quite a story to tell. Over the years, the
quaint dining room has hosted a colorful cast of quintessential San
Francisco characters–slick politicians, gun-toting gangsters,
foul-mouthed madames, and other assorted rapscallions. Nowadays, the
clientele isn’t quite so bawdy but folks still like to stop by after a
day of shopping to feast on excellent international cuisine and watch
the fog roll in through the Golden Gate. |
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