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Just a short drive across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco, Marin County is San Francisco's beautiful backyard (either that, or San Francisco is Marin's urban playground). Either way, Marin County is a land of redwood groves, unspoiled beaches and affluent communities. Just a twenty-minute ferry ride from San Francisco's Ferry Building or Fisherman's Wharf, Sausalito, a sleepy town overlooking the San Francisco Bay, boasts picturesque restaurants with stunning views of the city and Alcatraz. Whether in Corte Madera, Larkspur, Mill Valley or Novato, all inland Marin towns, Marin dining offers a variety of restaurant options even for seasoned foodies.
Corte Madera Restaurants |
223 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, California 94925
Italian. With restaurants all over the country, Il Fornaio (the name means "Baker" in Italian) brings a fresh approach to chain dining. Pastas and breads are made in-house daily and the team of nationwide chefs take a creative approach to Italian cuisine. Book a table online |
55 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, California 94925
A San Francisco-born steakhouse with a Barbary Coast vibe, Izzy's Corte Madera brings the same no-nonsense, hearty steak house fare to Marin. A variety of steak cuts come with a selection of house specialty sides while other menu offerings like Chicken Picatta and Dungeness crab cakes round out the menu. Book a table online |
Greenbrae Restaurants |
300 Drakes Landing, Greenbrae CA 94904
A romantic Marin restaurant, Giorgio's of Greenbrae has a heated patio overlooking the San Francisco Bay, a perfect perch for enjoying this Marin restaurant's affordable, but fine, homemade Italian cuisine, including housemade Gravlax, Pappardelle and Ravioli.
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Larkspur Restaurants |
Larkspur Landing, Larkspur, California 94939
Southeast Asian. A concept Marin restaurant featuring a fusion takes on Southeast Asian cuisine. The menu boasts Indian breads, noodle dishes and intermingles the flavors of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in a setting reminiscent of tropical Southeast Asia.
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2233 Larkspur Landing, Larkspur, California 94939
American. With a staggering variety of cocktails, wines, draft beers and proprietor Brendan's home brews, Noonan's Bar & Grill boasts plenty of beverage options in a casual setting serving contemporary American cuisine.
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320 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939
American. An inviting restaurant in historic downtown Larkspur, Picco Restaurant boasts stylish cuisine with an approachably gourmet edge, a full bar and intimate booths in a friendly brick and wood environment.
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125 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, California 94939
French Fusion. Taking the idea of a lavish fondue party among friends, the Melting Pot restaurant boasts delectable dipping combinations that include rich cheeses, gourmet foods and luxurious alcohols all in one luscious melting pot.
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Mill Valley Restaurants |
152 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, California 94941
Italian. Perennial winner of SF Chronicle's "100 Best," Frantoio also produces all of its own olive oil. Dinner nightly.
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24 Sunnyside Ave., Mill Valley, California 94941
Pan-Asian. A hip restaurant and lounge in Mill Valley, Ora Restaurant Bar & Lounge is a little bit of San Francisco chic in Mill Valley. Silent films play on the walls while the sake flights (or tasters) pare excellently with Ora's fusion Asian cuisine.
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22 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, California 94941
Italian. Piazza D'Angelo is an old-time family favorite serving hearty and delicious Italian fare in the heart of Mill Valley.
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Novato Restaurants |
340 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, California 94949
Steak and Seafood. Bay Area celebrity chef George Morrone of Aqua fame's North Bay restaurant, Boca, is a steak house with successful fusion of Argentinean and regional American cuisine all in a rustic, Patagonian-inspired ranch house setting.
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250 Entrada Dr., Novato, California 94949
American. A casual, inviting restaurant with a rustic Mission-style feel, Rickey's simplifies the menu to offer flavorful comfort food. Rickey's also boasts live jazz every Friday and Saturday night.
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San Anselmo Restaurants |
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, California 94960
Mediterranean. Insalata's boasts simple, high-impact dishes of exotic flavors.
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Bubba's Diner
566 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, California; Tel.415.459.6862
Homestyle American. Comforting Momma-style food like fried green tomatoes, onion meatloaf, and homey chicken-fried steak with red-eye gravy in a restaurant lined with cookbooks and knickknacks. Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Comforts
335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, California; Tel.415.454.9840
American takeout. The Chinese chicken salad is beyond rapturous. Excellent celebrity sightings.
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Fork
198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, California; Tel.415.453.9898
Eclectic. A sleek but tiny jewel box of more or less French-inspired "small plates," Fork is a great place for the culinarily curious to splurge, though sometimes their combinations aspire a bit too high for their own good.
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Rossetti's Osteria Romana
510 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, California; Tel.415.459.7937
Italian. Regional Italian specialties, pizza from the wood-burning oven, homemade pastas, and low-fat specials all at moderate prices, plus a takeout deli, have made this a local institution.
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Sausalito Restaurants |
300 Valley St #207, Sausalito, California 94965
Italian. Cacciucco boasts authentic Tuscan cuisine favoring fresh seafood and clean, pure flavors. Standouts include the large selection of unique appetizers and Cacciucco's housemade pastas.
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201 Bridgeway, Sausalito, California 94965
Indian. For distinctive Indian food in a fabulous location on the water in Sausalito, Gaylod India Restaurant is the spot in downtown, historic Sausalito. Gaylord also boasts live Sitar music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
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588 Bridgeway, Sausalito, California 94965
Italian. A romantic Sausalito landmark restaurant, Scoma's Sausalito is literally perched over the Bay and offers generous seafood and pasta dishes.
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107 Caledonia St., Sausalito, California 94965
Japanese. This beautiful restaurant attracts locals and tourists with its fresh catches. A wide selection of nigiri, depending on what's fresh.
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100 Spinnaker Dr., Sausalito, California 94965
American. For over forty-five years, the Spinnaker Sausalito has delighted guests (and weddings) with floor to ceiling views of the San Francisco Bay and an impressive variety of fresh seafood dishes.
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