French restaurants in Marin County bring together the elevated nature of French cuisine with our region’s fresh, local ingredients. Whether you’re getting coq au vin, escargots or crème brûlée, these restaurants provide a taste of France’s rich culinary heritage in a beautiful Northern California setting.

The 2026 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Le Garage (pictured above). For the rest of Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County French restaurant picks, see below.

Our 2026 Dining category sponsor is The Marin Dish. View the rest of the Dining category here.

Southern Marin

Le Garage

Sausalito

Trade the tourist crush for the local one at a spot right near Schoonmaker Beach and enjoy an indulgent meal on the water in a spacious room that was once, well, you know (a garage, if you don’t). The atmosphere is animated with French music (à la Amélie) and plenty of natural light from the often open garage door. A Nicoise salad is gussied up with white anchovies and the croque monsieur oozes with Gruyere and mustard-infused bechamel sauce. Escargot, tucked into puff pastry, is easily reheated at home. 

85 Liberty Ship Way #109, Sausalito, 415.332.5625

Suzette

Sausalito

A cozy French bistro located on the Sausalito waterfront, Suzette serves authentic French cuisine complemented by stunning views of the Bay and San Francisco. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

633 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.324.7070

Central Marin

Amélie Café & Wine Bar

Fairfax

A charming French bakery and wine bar nestled in Fairfax, Amélie offers a farm-to-table menu featuring fresh salads, sandwiches, quiches and delectable French pastries.

71 Broadway, Fairfax, 628.253.5161

Northern Marin

Beso Bistro

Novato

This Hamilton Field restaurant highlights locally sourced organic produce, fresh sustainable seafood and pasture-raised and free-range meat. Wine lovers can embrace their inner Dionysus — Beso offers more than 20 selections by the glass and more than 50 by the bottle. The patio is naturally shaded by local oaks.

502 South Palm Dr, Novato, 415.883.6700

Multiple Locations

Le Marais Bakery

Le Marais Bakery serves classic French pastries and dishes using natural levain and long fermentation, made from scratch in small batches. The main draw here, though, is the selection of artisanal croissants.

2201 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur,

250 East Blithedale, Mill Valley, 415.888.3695

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Explore Marin County’s top restaurants, cafés, and culinary experiences through Marin Magazine’s Best of the County. This annual guide spotlights the dining destinations locals love most — from fine dining to casual favorites.

Each listing is backed by reader votes, ensuring that only the most recommended restaurants make the list. Top-voted businesses earn Readers’ Choice recognition, making this a trusted resource for discovering where to eat in Marin.

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