Scoma’s has been an institution at Fishermen’s Wharf, but
they also have a quieter location, on the pier, in Sausalito. The main street
it’s located on is tranquil compared with the tourist packed Wharf and there
are numerous boutique shops to walk around in after dining.
Visiting the restaurant in hopes of having amazing crab, I
wasn’t disappointed. I had planned on having a half order of dungeness crab …
sadly, their lunch menu didn’t offer it. Nevertheless, my crustacean craving
was satisfied with their crab cake ($13.50) and crab sandwich ($22.50).
Arriving two to an order, the crab cakes ($13.50) had a
great seared crust and contained a fair amount of meat. However, the flavours
relied heavily on remoulade topping it, while the cake itself was rather plain.
The crab sandwich ($22.50) was huge and packed with so much shredded
meat mixed with a celery seed spike mayonnaise. Sandwiched in between a soft
toasted ciabatta roll with lettuce and tomato, it was delicious, highlighting
the crab’s natural sweetness so nicely.
Another starter we shared, the coconut curry mussels ($18),
certainly didn’t lack flavour. The coconut thai curry broth had enough heat
without being overpowering. There was a garlicky essence to it that melded
nicely with the coconut milk. Meanwhile, the mussels were plump, meaty and
delicate tasting. We couldn’t get enough of the sauce and even needed an extra
order of bread to soak it up.
A large slab of beautifully seared fish was in the Ahi tuna sandwich
($19.95). Since it was very moist, the sandwich was rather hard to eat … the
bun could hardly contain it! However, I couldn’t help but think the sandwich
was missing something as the flavours were somewhat muted. A stronger glaze or
crunchy vinaigrette based slaw would have been nice instead of the regular
spring mix.
If a table in the light filled dining room overlooking the
bay or patio is almost available, it’s worth the wait. It’s a wonderful
experience to enjoy fresh seafood while taking in the picturesque view of the
San Francisco Bay.
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