Quinn's Lighthouse - Oakland

A total dad restaurant (as evidenced by my being brought there by my dad) on the waterfront across from Coast Guard (née Government) Island on the Embarcadero in Oakland.  The only place I've ever dined that combines peanut shells on the floor with a double digit rosé wine list.  The food was pretty much your standard but solid pub fare, but there's a lot to recommend about this place, including the aforementioned wine list and peanuts, its historical lighthouse setting and waterfront locale, the area being lousy with nice looking cats, thoughtful suggested beer & food pairings and more.  I look forward to returning here when I don't have to go back to work afterwards, and my options for substantial dining and intermediate drinking are more open.