New Chef at Coastal Staple Tony’s Seafood in Marshall

A local chef has taken over the kitchen at Tony’s Seafood, a coastal staple in Marshall for more than 70 years.


Chef Matt Weinberger has taken over the kitchen of Tony’s Seafood in Marshall. Chef Matt Shapiro previously held the position.

Weinberger was a former chef at Santa Rosa’s Grossman’s Noshery & Bar (he created the restaurant’s Weinburger patty melt). He was also the opening chef at Marshall’s Nick’s Cove restaurant together with his wife, chef Heather Ames.

Tony’s Seafood in Marshall
Fish and chips at Tony’s Seafood in Marshall. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

Tony’s Seafood, a coastal staple for more than 70 years, was purchased in 2017 by the owners of Hog Island Oyster Co., who renovated the restaurant and turned it into a vibrant, modern seafood house with some of the best food and best views of Tomales Bay.

18863 Shoreline Highway, Marshall, 415-663-1107, hogislandoysters.com

You can reach Dining Editor Heather Irwin at heather.irwin@pressdemocrat.com. Follow Heather on Instagram @biteclubeats.