Ocean Cove Bar & Grill

Even though it wasn't that late, we were tired after having explored the Armstrong Redwoods followed by the Guerneville Bank Club for snacks...

Our  lodging for the night was in the seaside town of Jenner..

which is along the 1...

Of all of the places we stayed during our Summer Road trip, this was the most expensive per night (200+). I bit the bullet since it was by the ocean, had an adjacent restaurant so we wouldn't have to go out at night, and it was on our way up to our next destination. Plus, there wasn't any lodging that caught my eye in the smaller towns inland (most were even more expensive or had no vacancies).

We were able to rest for a tiny bit, stretching out our legs and all before making the short walk to the Ocean Cove Bar & Grill.  Their menu was basic (and priced on the higher side for what it was but WTH we were on vacation)...

We kept it simple by getting a trio of their "favorites".


It all looks like a variation on a theme of fried. The only difference was the protein.

The Cod Po'Boy for Bert with supposedly spicy Cajun fries:

Battered Salmon (with fries, not shown):

Fish and Chips with coleslaw and fries for TC:

My salmon was actually pretty good; the fish was flaky and still juicy underneath that batter. Bert wasn't too impressed with the sandwich. He's had real po'boy's in New Orleans and this was not even a decent rendition. As for TC, her fish and chips were enjoyed; she's easy to please.   Despite the so-so food, our server was quite fabulous, checking up on us, cracking jokes and doing his best to serve a full house as the restaurant was packed that evening.

Here is a video of the Lodge's grounds, complete with slide and swings...

Across the way was an actual cove that we didn't get a chance to explore, but I read that during certain times of the year, you can even see whales out there. This was a cute place to stay in the middle of nowhere.

Ocean Cove Bar & Grill
23255 Hwy 1
Jenner, CA 95450
(707) 847-3158

www.oceancovelodge.com, their fb page + reviews from that four lettered site & tripadvisor

Day 2 of our Summer 2015 Road Trip in order if you want to relive the memories:

For those with short attention span and/or like to fill in the blanks:
Day 2 Highlights

Plus the rest of the posts in all of their bloody glory:
Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar
Passing through Marin County
Point Reyes Lighthouse
The Marshall Store & Oyster Bar
Potter Schoolhouse, The Birds filming location
Patrick's of Bodega Bay
Armstrong Redwoods
Guerneville Bank Club
and of course, this last post here.

Tomorrow, more traveling up the coast!