As the spring weather grows milder and warmer, the patio seating at Yankee Pier begins to fill up fast. Trees overhead provide a bit of shade, while potted plants and hanging flowers create a fresh and vibrant atmosphere for al fresco dining at this Lafayette hotspot.

Consider starting your meal with a half dozen Littleneck clams or a chilled shrimp cocktail with house-made sauce. Market fresh fish dominates the menu and changes from day to day, but no matter when you visit you're likely to find a few perennial favorites like the jumbo Maine lobsters served with red potatoes and sauteed spinach, pan-roasted sea scallops accompanied by artichokes and fingerling hash, and whole Dungeness crab served hot or chilled, with crispy golden fries on the side. Whatever you choose, you can be sure it's fresh and made to order, because that's just how things are done at Yankee Pier.

Yankee Pier
3593 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-4100
lafayette.yankeepier.com
www.yelp.com/biz/yankee-pier-lafayette-3

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