Bear Flag Fish Co.

Bear Flag Fish Co.
By Nicole Burns and Jane Reynolds

 

 Concrete floors, light oak tables, tiled and paneled walls leave this space a perfect place for pops of color everywhere. From the black contrasting grout lines that seemingly compliment the white porcelain and brick tiles that are spread throughout the market, to the taxidermy fish of all shapes and sizes that swim across the bright white walls add so much character to the fish market. All over the walls, framed fish and surf stories with photos new and old are hung all about the walls leaving little room for untold stories. A new contemporary twist has developed this design into a hot spot for young adults to bask in great design and always be inspired.

The urban/industrial feel of lighting that hangs above gives off warmth that complements the white walls and natural light that is abundantly coming through the gigantic open wooden bay windows and double doors. Rows of lights illuminate the main seating area and are strategically laid out around the space to give repetition and uniform to complement the busy walls. On the outside, an open patio gives an off-to-the-sea vibe with a casual "bar-like" seating area facing away from the restaurant, so you can look out onto the boutiques in the distance of the street and sit in the sun while smelling the nearby ocean breeze. Looking up, above the patio, a long wooden ceiling fixture, that creates small boxes of natural light to poke through the shade as you sit on your mini food vacation.

The space offers all sorts of ocean to table plates and even a craft cocktail bar to pair perfectly with your fish taco or salad. Bear Flag has done an excellent job at providing for their hip and trendy costumers. The pops of orange, blues, black and white bring the place to life.  The culture that they bring you into, once you step foot inside, takes you on a journey of fun, fresh, and a more than beautiful place to discover good fish and a tasteful eclectic design.

 

 

By Nicole Burns and Jane Reynolds