Once you drive down the peninsula to the Tiburon tip, you will ask yourself why you don’t come here more often. The storybook main street boasts stylish Italian seaside eateries like Servino and Luna Blu. The town center and the surrounding residential areas cater to local residents and the throngs of tourists and ferry-goers, which lends a permanent holiday vibe to the picturesque downtown.
Be sure to check each restaurant’s website or social pages to confirm its most current hours of operation and services.
Caffe Acri | Luna Blu | Rustic Bakery | Salt & Pepper | Sam’s Anchor Cafe | Servino Ristorante | Tiburon Tavern | Via Piccola Trattoria | Waypoint Pizza
Caffe Acri
Italian
The well-lit corner cafe in Tiburon is a go-to for bikers, city commuters, and locals. Diners will find Italian roast espresso drinks, freshly baked pastries, and eggs for breakfast and a selection of soups, salads and paninis for lunch. A market stacked with pantry items and coffee is currently operating inside the cafe.
1 Main St, 415.435.8515
Luna Blu 
Italian
Executive chef Renzo Azzarello serves Sicilian seafood and homemade pastas with a Californian touch. The seasonal menu incorporates fresh and organic produce, local naturally grown meat and poultry from small farms. The restaurant complies with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, so all the seafood is sustainable. A recent expansion tripled the size of the patio to accommodate more diners. In 2014, diners voted Luna Blu one of the Top 100 Neighborhood Gem restaurants in America.
35 Main St, 415.789.5844
Rustic Bakery
Californian
This location of the beloved bakery offers the same menu as the other locations in Novato and Larkspur, as well as outdoor dining. Enjoy a wide array of fresh salads, sandwiches, and pastries on the boardwalk.
1550 Tiburon Blvd, 415.797.6123
Salt & Pepper
American
With its hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, the sun-filled, one-room restaurant is an area favorite. Scallops, rib-eye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce are some of the popular choices.
38 Main St, 415.435.3594
Sam’s Anchor Cafe
American
Reopened after an extensive remodel, Sam’s boathouse feel and boat tie-ups are intact and spiffy white umbrellas and deck chairs line the expansive waterfront patio. All-day cocktails remain a fixture as does the signature cioppino, while offerings like crab toast, a roaming oyster cart, and a raw bar reflect the menu’s enduring seafood focus.
27 Main St, 415.435.4527
Servino Ristorante 
Italian
Chef and owner Angelo Servino highlights organic ingredients in an array of rustic Italian dishes, including house-made pastas, wood-oven pizzas, and seasonal specialties. Located on the bay, Servino also prides itself on its extensive sustainable seafood program. Savor la dolce vita on the waterfront patio.
9 Main St, 415.435.2676
Tiburon Tavern
Californian
The atmosphere here is enhanced by two outdoor patios, two indoor fireplaces, and fresh flowers. Happy hour is 3–6:30 p.m. every day.
1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996
Via Piccola Trattoria
Italian
Pedro and Maria Ulloa (formerly of San Rafael’s Arrivederci) opened a new spot with dishes like veal saltimbocca and handmade pappardelle alla Abruzzese (gluten-free pasta is available) at lunch and dinner with tiramisu or key lime pie for dessert. The heated patio is shaded from the the lights of the nearby parking lot.
1 Blackfield Dr. #11 at The Cove, 415.388.9100
Waypoint Pizza
Pizza
Family-friendly, with cooked-to-order gourmet pies, slices, fresh salads and, for sports fans, a large-screen TV. Order online for quick pickup or delivery.
15 Main St, 415.435.3440
