Ah yes, the 3rd and final installment of my romp in the lovely Bay Area. Tony's Seafood (Marshall / Tomales Bay)   Ally and I decided to venture out to get some bbq oysters, and let me say that it certainly was not a wasted trip. Beautiful day, scenic views.... We had other items (cioppino and crab), but they honestly paled in comparison to the bbq oysters. If you're looking to get good general seafood, maybe this isn't the best place (IMHO), but for bbq oysters, it definitely hits the spot. Foreign Cinema (SF City) 
Pretty hip vibe, overall good food, and cool crowd. This restaurant's gimmick is basically that they show a movie on the wall while you're dining -- only, no one really watches the movie -- just a nice backdrop to keep things alive. They showed "Breakfast at Tiffany's" while we dined. I'd recommend going there at least once 'cause it's just different --- and a pretty large expanse of space for being so hidden in the Mission District. Just go -- it's cool.   
1) Beef tartar, fried herbs, waffle chips, fried capers, horseradish sauce
2) Mushroom-stuffed Squab, artichokes
3) Skate wing, fingerling potatoes, leek puree Notes: If you want really innovative dishes that will blow your mind, then this may not be up to par for you. But if you just want a solid meal in a cool environment where you can people-watch and have tasty drinks with friends... look no further than Foreign Cinema. And last, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST.... Old Port Lobster Shack (Redwood City) This place is freakin' amazing. I think the lobster roll just might beat out everything I've ever had in San Francisco -- during this trip, previous trips, and my 5 years of living there. Those of you who know me know that I'm always aiming to get a "food experience"... I love trying new types flavors, and I'm absolutely amazed when chefs can put something together so complex yet harmonious. But sometimes, you don't need to complicate a dish to make it good. If the quality is good, it'll speak for itself. I think that's why I love sushi so much -- because it's so simple and pure. So is the case with the lobster roll at Old Port Lobster Shack. But first...   
1) Steamer Clams ("Steamers")
2) Beer-battered Fish and Chips
3) Lobster Macaroni and Cheese This was my first time having steamers -- gotta wash out the sand first and then dip in butter (HELLO). I had some trouble at first getting the brown layer off of the foot of the clam, but I got the hang of it eventually. I'm such a West Coaster.. haha. I didn't actually try the fish and chips, but I was told by Greedymonger that they were good. The lobster macaroni and cheese was tasty and not as rich as I thought it would be. Most importantly, fresh lobster chunks on top. 
LOBSTER ROLLS!! I admit, I'm not usually a huge fan of lobster. I mean, I like it, but I don't go out of my way to get it. In fact, I've always liked the Chinese-style lobster more than the American preparations. Well, until I tried OP's lobster roll. It looks simple, and the beauty of it is that it IS simple. No gimmicks.. nothing to mask the flavors. The one closest to the camera is the Naked Lobster Roll and the one further back is the Maine Lobster Roll (mixed with Hellman's mayo, green onions, salt & pepper). They fly in lobsters from the East Coast several times a week, so they're always fresh. And I've been told that they have their buttered New England top-loading hot dog buns freshly baked. To give you an idea of how good it was... I actually felt sad when I had only one bite left. I let out a big sigh in remembrance of the good times.. the first bite.. the subsequent bites.. oh, juicy lobster... For those of you in the Bay Area... you're really missing out if you haven't visited this place yet. If I was up there, my cholesterol level would be off the charts. And I just might be okay with it. It's that good. | 
