Curious about the newest restaurants in Marin? Whether looking for fine dining, spots for families or cuisine that celebrates California seafood, these new spots on the blocks have got you covered. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Corner Bar (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County New Restaurant picks see below.
Our 2024 Dining category sponsor is Rodney Strong. View the rest of the Dining category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern | Central | Northern
Southern Marin
Malibu Farm
Tiburon
A home-grown and sustainable ethos combine with simple ingredients and techniques at this waterfront destination in Tiburon. The menu leans into seafood — there are ample choices for oysters, fish and other ocean treats — as well as vegan and gluten-free imaginings. But there are still mouth-watering choices for the carnivores among us, like a roasted half-chicken served with thyme jus, or the grilled spring lamb chops.
9 Main Street, Tiburon, 628.226.1222
Corner Bar
Mill Valley
Bring a date or simply come to unwind in Corner Bar’s sleek interior, which features two bars — one large, one small — plus plenty of window space overlooking the town square. A menu of Mediterranean bites, crafted by chef Michael Siegel of Playa and Floodwater, complements Corner Bar’s artfully crafted cocktails. No reservations required.
106 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.888.8001
Central Marin
Laos Kitchen
San Rafael
A sit-down restaurant in downtown San Rafael blends owner Manivone Vongsouthi’s Thai/Lao heritage in dishes of nam kao todd with homemade Lao sausage and plates of papaya salad studded with Thai green eggplant. Large plates of kap piet sem and kao prik sem feature house made noodles and Vongsouthi makes all the curry pastes in house, too, and garlic lovers will swoon over plates of garlic fish. There’s even Lao beer.
887 4th St, San Rafael, 415.456.4490
La Gastronomia di Porchetta
Fairfax
Like the town it’s situated in, La Gastronomia in Fairfax is a lively and cozy restaurant best known for its authentic cuisine and warm atmosphere. Originally from a coastal town in Italy, Elena and her husband Gustavo opened their restaurant following support in local farmers markets (where they now source the ingredients for their dishes). Enjoy a meal on their outdoor patio and experience a taste of the Italian coast in the Californian sun.
123 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.419.5465
Best of the County Dining Sponsor
Rodney Strong
Rodney Strong was an acknowledged visionary who understood the potential that Sonoma County’s soil and climate held for producing world-class wines and was one of the first to plant Pinot Noir in Russian River Valley and the first to produce a Chalk Hill appellation Chardonnay.
How can I arrange a tasting appointment?
We are open Thursday through Monday from 10:30am – 5:00pm. We recommend making a reservation but we are happy to host walk-ins when we have availability for tastings until 3:30pm. Please visit rodneystrong.com/visit-us to see our tasting options and to make a reservation.
Where can I find a list of upcoming events at the winery?
Please visit rodneystrong.com/events for our upcoming events.
I’m looking for a wine country venue for an upcoming private event; could I host my event at Rodney Strong Vineyards?
Absolutely! Please visit rodneystrong.com/private-events for more information on our private events.
Rodney Strong | Healdsburg | 707.431.1533 | rodneystrong.com
