The Tomales Bay Resort has been home to many restaurants since the first one opened in 1947 on the waterfront site just west of Inverness. The latest incarnation, the Bayside Bar and Lounge, debuted last week, and eager locals flocked to the refreshed space to enjoy cocktails at the bar and pub-style fare in the dining room.

The Bayside offers a casual seafood-forward menu with everything from smoked ribs to a vegan banh mi. The…