From waterfront views to cozy patios, Marin’s restaurants offer stunning private dining options for every occasion — whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a large celebration.
Sausalito
Barrel House Tavern
Capacity: 60 – 150
Barrel House Tavern has several semi‑private dining areas, including their Skyline Lounge that holds 20-30 people, their Waterfront Patio that accommodates 22 people, their Main Dining Room that seats around 60 people, and a full buy‑out option that will accommodate 90-150 people with bay and skyline views.
Their restaurant features an open floor plan offering views of the bay to every seat in the house. All event spaces have a distinctive semi-private feel. Due to their unique floor plan, Barrel House Tavern does not offer a formal private dining area — unless the restaurant is bought out exclusively for the day of the event. Let them wine and dine you while you and your guests enjoy views of the Bay Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco Skyline. Your guests are guaranteed to fall in love with the Bay while enjoying a house-crafted cocktail and farm-to-table fare.
415.729.9593, 600 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Poggio Trattoria
Capacity: 40 – 100
Frequent flier to Marin Magazine’s Readers’ Choice, Sausalito-based Poggio has earned best Italian yet again this year. Executive Chef Benjamin Balesteri has been at the helm for over 10 years, and has a loyal local following because of his dedication to detail. The restaurant has four private dining areas; Four dining spaces, Salone Brescia, Brio, Junto, and the Alexandrite suite, host groups from 40 to 113, and customizable menu options range from individual dishes to family-style tailored to each party’s preferences.
415.332.7771, 700 Bridgeway, Sausalito
The Spinnaker
Capacity: 170-220
Caressed by the bay waters and rolling tides, with harbor seals and sailboats gliding by, the Spinnaker banquet room and its waterfront deck offer beautiful views and a magnificent venue for a memorable event.
Chef Hiram Diaz takes classic seafood dishes to the next level with fresh fish artfully presented. Whether it’s a traditional shrimp Louie salad, linguini with clams or local Petrale Sole encrusted in Macademia nuts, the menu features fare in a waterfront setting. Perched on the shoreline, above the water, this venue offers panoramic views of San Francisco. A destination for lunch or dinner, sipping a cocktail, and savoring the view.
415.332.1500, 100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965
Mill Valley
Buckeye Roadhouse
Capacity: 15-50
Buckeye Roadhouse has semi-private dining areas with curtains available upstairs; groups under 20 people can be seated on 15-20 on a long table as a semi-private banquet, while groups of 25 or more can be accommodated in their Manzanita Room, a lodge-style room with a river-rock fireplace and natural light that overlooks the main dining room. Restaurant buyouts are also available.
Open since 1937, Buckeye Roadhouse intertwines old world charm and contemporary American cuisine with a Californian twist. Enjoy popular favorites including their Oysters Bingo, House-Smoked BBQ Baby-Back Ribs and S’mores Pie!
415.331.2600, 15 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Bungalow 44
Capacity: 36-250
Bungalow 44 has several private dining options available for its guests. Their private room, the Fireplace Room, is designed for groups of up to 40 people for a sitdown event and up to 55 people for a cocktail-style event. Their seasonal patio is equipped with heat lamps and can hold up to 50 people for a seated event and up to 100 people for a cocktail party. A full buyout, which includes all indoor and outdoor spaces, can accommodate gatherings of up to 100 people for a seated event and up to 250 people for a cocktail-style event.
Located in the heart of downtown Mill Valley, CA and just a short 20 minute drive from San Francisco, Bungalow 44 has been the best neighborhood hotspot since opening its doors in 2005. Bungalow 44 strives to be your just-up-the-street, just-around-the-corner, come-as-you-are and make-yourself-comfortable, local Mill Valley joint.
415.831.2500, 44 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Piazza D’Angelo
Capacity: 16-80
They have a front enclosed and heated patio for intimate gatherings of 16-20 people, a garden patio with retractable walls and heaters made for groups of 32-40 people, and a back dining room that can accommodate groups of 55-80 people.
Piazza D’Angelo has been bringing southern Italian cuisine to Marin County since 1980. 45 years later, the menu remains an evolving celebration of Southern Italy, with an emphasis on the highest quality of fresh local ingredients. An upscale trattoria for crafted Italian dishes, sometimes overlooked southern Italian wines, and Italian-inspired craft cocktails, their offerings reflect the ower’s family’s Calabrian roots and down-to-earth personality.
415.388.2000, 22 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Piatti (Mill Valley)
Capacity: 25-200
Piatti Mill Valley has several options for guests to buy out all of part of their restaurant for private gatherings of different sizes. Their bar can accommodate up to 25 people, their main dining room can seat up to 80 people, and a buyout of their whole restaurant can accommodate events of up to 200 people. They have pre-fixe, family-style, and à la carte options available in flexible formats.
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted, classic Italian cuisine rooted in tradition and served in a warm yet refined setting. At the heart of their menu is pasta—rolled and cut by hand each day, and cooked with care and intention. Piatti brings a fresh perspective to the time-honored Italian restaurant, blending polished hospitality with a familiar, welcoming spirit.
415.380.2525, 625 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Paseo Bistro
Capacity: 10-100
Paseo Bistro has multiple private dining spaces of different sizes and styles. For smaller gatherings, their Wine Room seats up to 10 guests around a private wooden candle-lit table. Their Sunnyside room seats 24 people in a bright and airy space full of natural light, and guests who book this room can choose to also book the adjacent courtyard which can hold an additional 20 people. The Throckmorton room, the private dining room on the northern side of the restaurant, can accommodate up to 38 people for a seated event. For a more fun and relaxed atmosphere, the Paseo bar provides indoor and outdoor spaces for parties of up to 50 guests. Diners can also opt for a full buyout, which would accommodate up to 100 guests.
Locally sourced and naturally harvested, Paseo Bistro brings guests New American recipes while using ingredients from the best local artisans, growers, and producers–all in their elegant setting.
415.888.3907, 17 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Playa
Capacity: 36-120
Playa has private and semi-private options available, including a full patio buyout available for 75-120 people, a half patio buyout for 36-50 people, and options for a full restaurant buyout.
Drawing inspiration from travels and the fresh, flavorful cuisine served on the playa, local Mill Valley residents and restaurateurs, Peter Schumacher, Bill and Vanessa Higgins have developed a setting of casual sophistication that blends the best in locally sourced, organic and sustainable ingredients with a bar highlighting a carefully curated selection of exceptional tequilas and mezcals.
415.384.8871, 41 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Tam Tavern
Capacity: 20-300
Tam Tavern has multiple private dining arrangements for parties of different styles and groups of different sizes. The Dart Room, their smallest private dining option, is a fully private room off of their main dining area that can seat up to 20 guests. It features dual oversized barn doors, intricate custom lighting, and a 75-inch TV with personalized audio. The Game Room can seat up to 40 guests in a fully private or semi-private space. With a pool table, foosball table, shuffle board, and 3 75-inch TVs with personalized audio, this space is perfect for casual gatherings, cocktail parties, and event-viewing gatherings. The Lounge can accommodate up to 50 guests as a fully private or semi private space and features oversized barn doors and cozy overstuffed sofas and chairs. With two 75-inch TVs with personalized audio, this space is a great place to have a casual get together or to watch the game. Their outdoor space, the Beer Garden, is a private or semi-private outdoor patio that can accommodate up to 120 guests and features an 85-inch TV, two large fire-pits, and multiple heaters to keep guests comfortable on cold evenings, including a heating jumbo umbrella. For larger events, Tam Tavern offers a full restaurant buyout for parties of up to 3000 people, and can customize the event to be exactly as you wish.
Tam Tavern, Mill Valley’s newest gathering place, is a lively restaurant, sports bar, and beer garden where elevated pub-fare meets award-winning craft beer. With chef-driven menus, rotating taps, and craft cocktails, it’s the perfect blend of food, drink, and community at the foot of Mount Tam.415.843.4545,
415.843.4545, 152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Tiburon
The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina
Capacity: 12-160
They have a variety of private dining options available, including a listening room for groups of 12-25 people, a salon with a speakeasy-style vibe for 50 people, a patio for 58-80 people, a sun room with a retractable roof for groups of 80-150 people, and the main dining room for gatherings of 75-160 people.
A vibrant, bohemian‑chic waterfront venue with coastal‑California cuisine, the Bungalow Kitchen is designed by Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse, it features live DJs, billiards, and luxurious lounge-style spaces.
415.366.4088, 5 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920
The Caviar Co. Tiburon
Capacity: 12-25
The Caviar Co. in Tiburon provides private dining groups of 12-25 people with a luxurious lounge dining experience focused on global caviars. With tailored menus consisting of caviar tastings and canapés, they are the perfect venue for almost every type of private event.
415.580.7986, 46A Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920
Corte Madera / Larkspur
Farmshop Marin (Larkspur)
Capacity: 40-300
Farmshop Marin has several private dining options for groups of all sizes as well as full buyouts available. Their private dining room, the Marin Room, can accommodate up to 40 guests seated and 65 guests reception-style in a warm space. Their patio provides an al-fresco experience for groups of 54-80 guests with shades that provide heat protection from the weather in cooler months. For larger events, including corporate events and weddings, they offer full buyouts that can accommodate 100-300 people, and they provide custom menus for all private events.
Enjoy a drink at their 50-foot, hand-sculpted wooden bar, watch chefs in action in their open kitchen and at their pizza oven, or dine on their expansive patio. Join them for drinks after work, weekend brunch, or for a special celebration with friends and family.
415.755.6700, 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, CA 94939
Left Bank Brasserie (Larkspur)
Capacity: 35-250
Left Bank Brasserie Larkspur has several private dining and buyout options available, including the petite salon that seats 30 people, a private room that can accommodate up to 35 people, a heated patio that seats up to 40 people, private room), a half buyout for seated events with 70 people, an indoor buyout made for seated events with 120 people, and a full buyout that can accommodate up to 240 people for a seated event and 250 people for a reception-style event.
Guests at the Left Bank Brasserie in Larkspur are invited to step into French culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseries and iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizing seasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare, French onion soup and prawns Provençal, in addition to heartier classics like duck confit, moules frites and beef bourguignon.
415.927.3331, 507 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
Flores – Corte Madera
Capacity: 28-40
Flores has a private dining room that can accommodate up to 28 people for a sitdown meal and up to 40 people for a reception. Those wanting to book a private event can pick one of three menus for their event, and can also choose whether to have the food served as a buffet, family style, or plated.
Flores is a vibrant, Bib Gourmand-recognized Mexican restaurant with a beautiful private room and welcoming outdoor patio—great for events with lively energy.
415.500.5145, 301 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Insalata’s Restaurant (San Anselmo)
Capacity: 32
Inslata’s can accommodate groups of up to 32 people in their Siena Room with customized menu.
A warm Mediterranean restaurant with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, Insalata’s offers a cozy, community-oriented space with excellent service and soulful cuisine.
415.457.7700, 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Il Fornaio (Corte Madera)
Capacity: 22-80
Il Fornaio Corte Madera has two different private dining options for their guests, depending on the size of the event they would like to book. Their semi-private Verona dining area accommodates parties of up to 22 people. Along with The Piazza, an enclosed heated outdoor patio, that fits 65-70 people for a seated gathering and up to 80 people for reception-style events. They offer multiple styles of dining for their private events, including pre-set menus, family-style meals, and buffets.
This location of Il Fornaio, an elegant Italian chain, has been a staple in the community for over 30 years. Their cozy indoor fireplaces and intimate patio have made Il Fornaio a highly rated location for its warm ambiance and great hospitality.
415.927.4400, 223 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Perry’s on Magnolia
Capacity: 24-125
Perry’s on Magnolia has multiple private dining options available to suit events of different styles. Their most intimate private space, The Terrace, can accommodate up to 24 guests seated and up to 30 guests for a reception-style event in an outdoor setting bordered by redwood trees and lit with string lights. The Magnolia Room, their private dining room equipped with a flat screen TV on the second floor of their historical building with views of the redwood grove, can accommodate up to 30 guests seated and up to 40 guests in a reception-style event. Their Garden Room, a slightly larger private dining room overlooking the patio and redwood groves, can accommodate up to 36 guests seated and up to 50 guests reception-style and also features a large TV. Their largest indoor private space, The Murphy Room, can accommodate up to 40 guests seated or up to 50 guests reception-style in their 100 year old building and has a fireplace and flat screen TV available to use. The Grove is their vibrant outdoor space in their redwood grove at the front of their property that is equipped with a flat screen TV and can accommodate up to 40 guests seated and up to 60 guests reception-style with both traditional and picnic-style seating. For large events, their heated outdoor Patio can accommodate up to 75 guests seated and up to 125 guests reception-style, is lit with twinkle lights, and borders a forest and seasonal creek.
Since Perry’s on Magnolia opened in 2015 in the historic Lark Creek Inn space, it has brought the restaurant’s hallmarks to Marin County: the classic American menu, a bustling bar and the warmth and personality for which the restaurant has always been known, resulted in a warm, enthusiastic welcome from the community, which continues to this day. Nestled amongst the redwood trees and on the bank of the Arroyo Holo Creek, Perry’s on Magnolia features a variety of outdoor dining options, on their Patio and in the Grove, in addition to a large bar, and a casual, lively dining atmosphere.
415.927.1877, 234 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur
Greenbrae/Ross/Kentfield
Gott’s Roadside (Greenbrae / Kentfield area)
Capacity: 24-450
Gott’s Roadside in Greenbrae has multiple semi-private and private dining options for large groups, including a buyout of all or parts of the dining room for gatherings of at least 24 people, their trio tables for parties of up to 30 people, and a buyout of their Mt. Tam patio and trio tables for groups of up to 80 people, and a restaurant buyout for large events of up to 450 people.
Gott’s Roadside is a casual, all‑American restaurant chain featuring burgers (including Impossible™), salads, mini milkshakes, and a California‑centric beer and wine list. This location is a relaxed yet lively spot for small group gatherings.
415.785.4233, 302 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, CA 94904
San Anselmo / Fairfax
Valenti & Co. Ristorante (San Anselmo)
Capacity: 25-45
Valenti & Co. has two buyout options for guests who would like to book a private event. Customers can choose to buyout their courtyard/patio for gatherings of up to 25 people, or can opt for a full buyout for events with up to 45 people. The full buyout includes both the main dining room and the courtyard/patio, with many groups selecting to have appetizers in the courtyard/patio followed by dinner in the main dining room.
Attached to the San Anselmo Inn, Valenti & Co. is a cozy Northern Italian gem offering farm-fresh cuisine, thoughtful small-production wines, and elegant yet homey ambiance.
415.454.7800, 337 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
The Lodge (Fairfax)
Capacity: 55-120+
The Lodge can accommodate groups of up to 55 people in an indoor buyout, and can host larger gatherings of 120+ people with an outdoor or full buyout.
With comfort food, craft beer, and wine served in an inviting historic 1908 building, The Lodge Fairfax is best for relaxed, informal group gatherings.
415.991.5625, 1573 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
San Rafael
Ristorante La Toscana
Capacity: 12-30
Ristorante La Toscana can accommodate 12–14 people in their private room and 20-30 people in their heated, seasonal patio.
Ristorante La Toscana is a charming, authentic Tuscan-style Italian restaurant offering traditional recipes and a warm, inviting ambiance, all of which ideal for intimate family gatherings and celebrations.
415.492.9100, 3751 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
Novato
Perry’s (Novato)
Capacity: 25-80
Perry’s Novato features several private event spaces for events of all types and sizes. For smaller and more casual events, guests can turn to their Bar Side Patio, which can accommodate up to 25 people in a semi-private reception-style space. Also for smaller events, the heart of the dining room, the Partial Dining Room, can be reserved as a semi-private space for seated gatherings of up to 30 people. For medium-sized events, their Far Side Patio can accommodate up to 40 people seated and up to 50 people reception-style on an outdoor patio with a stone fireplace. For larger events, Perry’s Novato has two large private event spaces available that each accommodate 65 people seated and 80 people for a reception-style event. Their Oak Room is equipped with a large TV, stone fireplace, and looks into an oak forest. Their Full Patio is outdoors and features two stone gas fireplaces, two water fountains, two flat screen TVs, and both traditional and bar-style seating.
In the former WildFox space, Perry’s has brought its classic comfort fare, bustling bar, and warm, vibrant atmosphere to the Novato community. Perched on the hill up against the Pacheco Valley, Perry’s Novato features a great outdoor patio, American cuisine including weekend brunch, and is open 7 days a week.
415.506.4212, 225 Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA 94949
Unity In Marin (Event Hall)
Capacity: 50-300
Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Novato, Unity In Marin invites guests to host their special events, including weddings, life celebrations, meetings at their unique venue. They have a charming event hall with historical Spanish-inspired architecture featuring fountains, colonnades, and gardens. It makes a great space for elegant private events.
415.475.5000, 600 Palm Dr, Novato
West Marin
Nick’s Cove (Marshall)
Capacity: 24-120
Nick’s Cove has multiple private dining options for private events of different sizes; they can accommodate 24-40 people in their Waterfront Lounge, up to 50 people in their Tule Deck, and up to 120 people through an entire property buyout.
A historic Tomales Bay destination, Nick’s Cove offers rustic‑elegant dining, bay views, a fireplace‑lined interior, and on‑site luxury cottages, and is ideal for weddings, corporate dinners, and retreats.
415. 663.1033, 23240 Highway One, Marshall
Due West Tavern at Olema House (Olema)
Capacity: 32-100
Due West Tavern can seat up to 32 people in their Park Room and hold up to 100 people on their Creekside Patio.
Housed in an 1865 building overlooking gardens and a creek, Due West Tavern at Olema House is a modern tavern serving local West Marin fare with scenic, relaxed charm.
415.663.9000, 10005 CA-1, Olema
Mable’s Restaurant at the Lodge at Marconi
Capacity: 45-90
Mable’s Restaurant at the Lodge at Marconi provides both indoor and outdoor spaces for privat events. Its indoor space can accommodate up to 45 guests in a modern, newly-renovated private room, and its outdoor patio/deck overlooking the water can accommodate an additional 55 people. Full buyouts include both the indoor and outdoor spaces, which makes it the perfect space to host private events of up to 95 people. As the adjoining lodge, the Lodge at Marconi, frequently hosts weddings, Mable’s is a perfect venue to host rehearsal dinners and other special events.
Mable’s Restaurant is a new restaurant that just opened last November and pays homage to the local environment that it sits in, which is reflected in both its name, which is an environmental term, and its menu highlighting fresh local ingredients in a Mediterranean-style menu. Their menu features tapas, small dishes, fresh fish, and local vegetables.
A vibrant, new Mediterranean-influenced restaurant overlooking Tomales Bay. Seasonal dishes, excellent beverage program, and design inspired by the natural environment.
415.663.9020, 18500 Highway 1, Marshall
