Whether you prefer a perfectly broiled pink salmon, shrimp cocktail, oysters or another ocean-y dish, seafood is a favorite for coastal cities around the world. And with bay and ocean access, Marin is a premier destination for seafood.
The 2026 readers’ choice Best of the County winner for seafood is Fish. (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Seafood picks see below.
Our 2026 Dining category sponsor is The Marin Dish. View the rest of the Dining category here.
Southern
Mill Valley – Sausalito – Tiburon
Central
Corte Madera – Fairfax – Greenbrae – Kentfield – Larkspur – Ross – San Anselmo – San Rafael
Northern
Novato
West
Bolinas – Forest Knolls – Inverness – Lagunitas – Marshall – Nicasio – Point Reyes – Stinson Beach – Tamales – Woodacre
Southern Marin
Barrel House Tavern
Sausalito
Stop by Barrel House for a feeling of rising above it all (it’s on the second floor) where the soaring ceiling work reflects the restaurant’s name. The barrel-aged cocktails are worth a visit (try the Negroni) but dishes like the Sausalito clam chowder and tartare tacos — with your choice of fish — reflect a locally-focused ethos that is enhanced by the cool setting and fantastic bay and city views. Plus, there’s a great Happy Hour.
660 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.729.9593
Fish.
Sausalito
It has been said that this restaurant and fish market launched the sustainable seafood movement, making it the ultimate place for freshly caught, unobjectionable fare. Order any of the day’s offerings — the menu changes daily but usually has a variation of fish tacos, ceviche and grilled fish — then take in the bay views on the open-air deck.
350 Harbor Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.3474
Hook Fish Co.
Mill Valley
The indoor, wood-ceiling dining room feels like a boat’s galley, and the spot’s popular outdoor beer garden adjacent to Mill Valley’s Proof Lab at Tam Junction has 13 taps. But, the draw at this counter-service joint is the seafood. The transparent supply chain means you can enjoy the poke, fish and chips or fish tacos secure in the knowledge of exactly where and on what boat your meal came from.
254 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley
Scoma’s of Sausalito
Sausalito
Originally just in San Francisco, Scoma’s Sausalito (which opened in 1969) brings the restaurant’s legacy right to Marin.With its stunning, unobstructed views of Angel Island, Tiburon, Sausalito and San Francisco paired with a delicious seafood-forward menu, it continues to be a dining hotspot.
588 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.9551
Spinnaker
Sausalito
An iconic restaurant perched on piers over the San Francisco Bay on the Sausalito waterfront, The Spinnaker’s shoreline location in Sausalito’s historic downtown offers stunning panoramic views. The world class vista is rivaled only by the service and the classic American-Continental cuisine that have been delighting guests for over 60 years.
100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito, 415.332.1500
West Marin
Tony’s Seafood
Marshall
The crowds still come on sunny weekends for the barbecue oysters and amazing views of Tomales Bay but the restaurant’s purchase by the Hog Island Oyster Co. team meant a refresh of the interior and a spiffed-up menu of salads and seafood pulled from the bay’s waters. Plus, it’s Michelin-noticed and was awarded Tony’s a Bib Gourmand for 2021.
18863 Shoreline Hwy, Marshall, 415.663.1107
Multiple Locations
Hog Island Oyster Co.
An oyster farm and phenomenal restaurant, Hog Island Oyster Co. has blessed Marin with two restaurant locations where you can sample their catch. Central Marinites can enjoy the Larkspur restaurant in Marin Country Mart, while West Marin has a full-service outdoor cafe right on Tomales Bay. Try some of the best and freshest seafood in Marin on their seasonal menus of raw and barbecued oysters, salads and seafood specials.
2401 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 628.253.5905
20215 Shoreline Hwy, Marshall, 415.663.9218
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.
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