Top Left : Fish tacos at Dockside 1953 . Bottom Left : Cioppino at Dockside 1953 . Right : Fresh catches from local San Diego waters .
are established with nearby suppliers like Pacific Shellfish and Catalina Offshore Products , which carry a reputation for sustainable practices . That freshness shines through in the seasonal fish sandwich with Cajun remoulade slaw , a dish that creates a tantalizing taste of place . “ Here , a torta sandwich has resonance with our locals ,” Riemer says . “ It ’ s just enough of a , ‘ Gosh I wonder what that is ?’ for the people who are unfamiliar that they go for it .”
FROM BOATS TO BAHIA Aptly named for its marina-facing and bayfront locale , and the year that the resort opened , Dockside 1953 is the signature restaurant at the Bahia Resort Hotel . Many guests will appreciate the approachable menu , which incorporates eclectic California fare and comfort food alongside plenty of locally sourced ingredients . For example , for the clam chowder , the eatery sources clams from the Pacific Northwest or as close to San Diego as possible .
The restaurant also aims for familiar flavors with flair , or seemingly simple dishes with sophistication . Shareable starters include a jumbo shrimp cocktail as well as a crab cake with an interesting twist of apple , jicama , and a grain mustard sauce . Guests can also order the Dockside Oyster Rockefeller featuring oven-roasted Pacific Oysters with spinach , watercress-bacon butter , and charred lemon .
Another favorite seafood dish on the menu is cioppino , an Italian- American fish stew that originated in San Francisco . This hearty comfort meal is made with mussels , shrimp , local fish , and lobster in a savory tomato broth . Cioppino is served with artisan bread which is ideal for dipping into the mouthwatering stew .
Regardless of which Evans Hotels resort vacationers stay at , any visit to San Diego wouldn ’ t be complete without taking full advantage of the delicious seafood offered at these superb on-site eateries . g
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