It’s hard to think sushi, our beloved Japanese delicacy, was once considered a cheap street food, and furthermore, didn’t originate from Japan at all. It began as a method of fermenting fish in rice from Southeast Asia in various locations near the Mekong River basin.
The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Sushi Ran (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Sushi picks see below.
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Because there are so many great ones, we’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern Marin
Robata Grill & Sushi
Mill Valley
Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, many dishes here are cooked on an open fire and served in appetizer-size portions to pass around the table. Try the nigiri and sashimi or the beef teriyaki. Or simply order your own sushi or entree from the menu to enjoy on the patio or in the traditional dining room.
591 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.381.8400
Samurai Sushi
Mill Valley
Samurai Sushi incorporates new cooking styles into traditional Japanese fundamentals to develop creative and innovative sushi dishes for Mill Valley.
425 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.3680
Sushi Ran
Sausalito
Find some of the Bay Area’s best susi at Sushi Ran, with an extensive sushi menu and wine and sake options to wash everything down.
107 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.332.3620
Central Marin
Kamikaze
San Rafael
Montecito Plaza’s resident sushi restaurant, Kamikaze, has the basics for those looking for Japanese cuisine and a traditional sushi menu.
223 Third St, San Rafael, 415.457.6776
Keiko Fish
Larkspur
Chef Yobi Abe’s traditional style brings out the best flavors of the fresh, high-quality fish used in his delicious sushi creations.
250 Magnolia Ave Ste B, Larkspur, 415.891.8395
Kuro Nami Japanese Kitchen
San Anselmo
A modern Japanese restaurant blending tradition and innovation, Kuro Nami offers artfully crafted sushi, sashimi, and izakaya-style dishes. With a sleek, minimalist interior and outdoor seating, it’s a standout destination for Japanese cuisine in Marin.
69 Center Blvd, San Anselmo, 415.459.6969
MaruJun
San Rafael
MaruJun serves traditional Japanese nigiri and small plates inspired by Chef Jun-san’s roots in northern Kyushu. With a focus on fresh, organic ingredients, it offers an authentic dining experience.
2224 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.785.3739
Oyama Sushi
Greenbrae
Oyama Sushi Bar blends innovative Japanese cuisine with the classic options of a sushi bar. The Bon Air location is incredibly popular for takeout and dining in, ensuring that Central Marin gets its sushi fix.
282 Bon Air Ctr, Greenbrae, 415.295.7130
Shiro Kuma Sushi
San Rafael
Shiro Kuma Sushi is led by Yasuo Shigeyoshi, with over 30 years of experience in crafting delicate, traditionally inspired food.
1518 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.295.7464
Sushi Ko
Larkspur
A Japanese restaurant offering high-quality nigiri, sashimi, maki, and vegetarian sushi. The menu also features tempura, teriyaki, donburi, and noodles, all served with cheerful hospitality by expert chefs.
1819 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur, 415.461.8400
Village Sake
Fairfax
Chef Scott Whitman’s izakaya is a Japanese-style community pub with a 2021 Bib Gourmand designation from Michelin and a place on the Top 25 Restaurants list from the San Francisco Chronicle. In the compact interior space and at the seven outdoor tables, you’ll find sushi and skewers, salads and small plates, plus sake and craft beer.
19 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.521.5790
Northern Marin
Masa’s Sushi
Novato
For a traditional dining experience with high-quality fish, masterly crafted sushi dishes, and more, reserve your spot for Masa’s Omakase style (chef’s choice) twelve-course prix fixe menu.
813 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.892.0081
Sushi Tri
Novato
Novato’s Sushi Tri has become popular amongst locals of the northern Marin town. The restaurant offers all the traditional options those with a need to get their sushi fix will be looking for along with special rolls that keep people coming back.
333 Enfrente Rd, Novato, 415.382.9988
Taki
Novato
Taki Japanese Restaurant is another Novato sushi and Japanese restaurant offering popular with the people of northern Marin. Taki has offerings for everyone, whether it is fresh maki or gluten-free low-fat options, the Taki team has you covered.
452 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, 415.883.2423
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