 The sweeping views of the Pacific and the beach are no longer the only reason to wait in line at Gladstone's to get a table right along the coastline with your family or friends from out-of-town. Since the sbe group (Katsuya, The Bazaar, Cleo, Mercado di Vetro) took over the kitchen, the food has changed drastically, and for the better. The décor received a makeover as well. Cement booths were replaced on the patio by modern white and dark brown versions. Opaque barriers gave way to transparent ones, for more unobstructed views of the beach from the wooden deck. The menu concept is still the same, but is executed with better fresh produce and more precision. Dining at Gladstone’s has become a pleasant, casual, culinary experience built around seafood. There are many items to choose from: the famous chowder, the seafood tower (perfectly cooked and tasty crab legs and shrimp, gorgeous oysters), spice crusted ahi tuna, crab cakes, and many salads for appetizers. The catch of the day (and its preparation) varies; we enjoyed a whole red rock fish grilled over wood and served with handmade linguini, cherry tomatoes and sweet basil sauce. The simple dish was exactly what it needed to be with its scents of the wood, crispiness of the skin, and moistness of the fish. Another option is fish ‘n’ chips. If your appetite demands meat, have the New York strip steak. Even the brownie with ice cream and chocolate sauce tastes better now. Gladstone’s also has a long list of specialty cocktails worth the drive, particularly enjoyable combined with the sunset.
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