Richmond’s ‘GO-TO’ Places After Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show

Want to discover San Francisco Bay and embrace the beauty and wildlife or the sailing and boating experience?  Have you thought about getting involved in marine sports or curious to know how much fun it may be? Come find out. Richmond on the Bay hopes you’ll tour the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show starting Thurs,  Apr. 6 through Sun. Apr. 9. 

Explore acres of exhibits in the 45,000 sq ft pavilion, including new gear and electronics, navigational and marine equipment, rigging, clothing, information about sailing lessons and about SF Bay, marine organizations, free seminars and more.

The show is open 10am – 6pm daily except on Sun. when it closes at 5pm.  Located at 1414 Harbour Way South in Craneway Pavilion on the Bay Trail, the waterfront pathway connects the exhibit space to Marina Bay’s boats-in-water show.  Learn more and buy tickets here.

Where to Go After the Show

Assemble Restaurant – since the show is in the old Ford Motor Assembly Plant, this restaurant in Craneway Pavilion (1414 Harbour Way South) is its namesake and looks out to the Rosie the Riveter WWII National Historic Park . Regular hours are Lunch Mon.- Fri. 11:30 am to 2:30pm. Brunch Sat. & Sun. 10am to 2:30pm. During the show Assemble will have extended hours. (510) 215-6015

East Brother Beer Co. – located at 1001 Canal Blvd has food trucks available every day while you are tasting their great classic beer. The tap room and outdoor seating are kid and dog-friendly and include ping pong, bocce and cornhole. Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 4 – 8pm; Fri. 4 – 9pm; Sat. noon – 9pm and Sun. noon – 8pm. (510) 230-4081. More info here.

Riggers Loft Wine Co. – located down at the end at 1325 Canal Blvd in the shipyard, Riggers Loft tasting room is right inside the winery with unbelievable views across the Bay to San Francisco. You can taste flights of wine and cider made by four winemakers and one cidermaker and pair them with food from their in-house gourmet food truck Street Eats. This is where you want to watch the sunset! Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 4 – 9pm; Sat. noon – 9pm and Sun. noon to 6pm. (510) 234-8477. Music calendar and more info here.

Osprey – Across the way from Riggers Loft in the shipyard adjacent to the Red Oak Victory ship, two osprey are building their nest high atop a rusty old whirley crane. The Golden Gate Audubon Society set up a live cam so we can watch their nesting, courting and all the way through teaching the young ones to fly. Watch them here. Up high along the shoreline is a good place for their home since osprey hunt for fish as their main diet. If you want more history about the Richmond shipyards, the Rosie the Riveter WWII National Historic Park is next to Craneway Pavilion in Ste. 3000 (Oil House) and open daily from 10 am- 5pm.

Salute E Vita Ristorante – located off of Marina Bay Blvd at 1900 Esplanade offers Bayside dining with a view of the marina and fresh Italian cuisine.  Whether you are in the mood for pasta or a magnificent entrée salad, fresh seafood or steak, you’ll find it here in their 100-year old Cape Cod Victorian. Hours: Mon-Sat. 11am – 9:30pm and Sun. 10am – 9:30pm. (510) 215-0803.

Benoit & Casper Brewing Co. – is new and located in the heart of Richmond at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. Favorites are: Belgian-style Tripel, Double IPA, Pt. Richmond Ale and Saison de Casper. Currently they are only open on Sat. from noon to 4pm. They seem to get packed quickly, so get there early! (408) 695-3449.

Pt Richmond

Hotel Mac – Built in 1911 at 50 Washington Ave., Hotel Mac’s restaurant offers American dining in an elegant tin-ceilinged space. They open daily at 11:30am, serving throughout until 9:30pm. The hotel has music most days from 5:30-8:30pm. Check out their extensive menu. (510) 233 – 0576

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine  is located at 130 Washington Ave.  Check out their menu. Hours: Mon. — Thur. 11am – 2:30pm & 5-9pm; Fri. 11am – 2:30pm & 5 – 9pm.; Sat. 5 – 9:30pm; Sun. 4:30 – 9pm (510) 233-8585

Four2Nine Wine Bar – 49 Washington Ave. is a family-owned wine bar with a small but tantalizing menu featuring international wines. Open three days a week: Thurs. & Fri. 4-9pm and Sat. 5-9pm. View their sample menu. (510) 235-3108]

Little Louie’s Cafe & Deli is also located at 49 Washington Ave. and is a popular place with all kinds of gourmet burgers, Sun

Valley Chicken with smoked bacon, avocado and jack cheese or the Mill Valley Chicken with French Brie cheese and many other choices. Hours: Mon. – Fri. 6am – 3pm and Sat. & Sun. 7am – 2pm. (510) 235-3108

Little China – located at 152 Washington Ave. is popular and busy during the lunch hour. Hours Mon. – Fri. 11am – 9:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 4 – 9:30pm. (510) 233-9988

Up & Under Pub & Grill is located at 2 W Richmond Ave and is a friendly neighborhood pub with all kinds of pub fare, including salads. Up & Under Hours. Mon.-Fri. 11am – 10pm; Sat. 10am – 11pm; Sun. 10am – 9pm with a Happy Hour Mon. – Fri. from 3pm – 5pm.(510) 778-1313.

Brezo – Located at 135 Park Pl, Brezo is a new paradigm for cuisine and people are already raving about it. The beautiful stain glass on the front of this historical building still says Baltic, but Brezo is completely different. Chef Brezo is serving up a cuisine called California Latin Fusion for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Call to find out details.  (510) 680-5196

El Tunel Bar & Grill – Located at 199 Park Pl, is open seven days a week from 10am – 11pm. The menu has some American items mixed in with Mexican dishes – so something for everyone. El Tunel offers a special Mexican cocktail called Michelada or cerveze preparada which was popular in Mexico in the 1940s, when people started mixing beer and salsa or hot sauce. With lime and salt, it seems to be a hot creative twist on what we know as the Bloody Mary. (510) 680-5779

Aky’s Café at 201 Tewksbury Ave. is is a hidden gem of a lunch place down the street from the Visit Richmond CA office of tourism. Aky’s is open weekdays from 8am-3pm. It’s a casual, warm atmosphere serving up coffee drinks and baked goods and Persian/Mediterranean cuisine. Greek Salads, Jordanian Wraps, Fresh Tuna, soups, sandwiches and more. (510) 778-1196.

Where to go Before the Show

Catahoula Coffee Company  This locals’ hangout is located at 12472 San Pablo Ave. and is open Mon. = Fri. 7am – 5pm; Sat. 8am – 5pm; Sun. 8am – 3pm. Besides roasting high-end coffee, they also offer up a cozy cafe for sipping.  (510) 235-0525 

All’s Fare Cafe – is located at 1210 Brickyard Cove Rd. in Pt. Richmond and is open for breakfast & lunch Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 2pm and Sat. & Sun. 8am – 2pm. Check out their menu. (510) 232-1500

Additional notes:

1.East Brother Beer Co. was founded by two friends, Rob and Chris, after decades of seeing the brewery take shape in their minds. They’ve brewed countless beers in their day, and always found themselves returning, as inevitably as the tide, to classic styles executed with precision.

2. One cannot leave out the Pt. Richmond Market & Deli located at 160 Washington Ave. A family-owned business offering essential groceries and spirits. Plus the community bulletin board. (510) 233-9044