The holidays is the time to shine for Marin’s restaurants, and shine they do. Here are some of our favorite places in Marin to eat out, which are great both for holiday dining, or visiting any time of year.
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Piazza D’Angelo
Planning a Holiday get together? We can help with that! Food packages and platters are available for pickup or delivery. Not looking to do any dishes? Host your gathering in one of our many event spaces! No matter the size or location, you can consider us your own personal Santa’s-helper.
22 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.2000
Tamalpie
Celebrate the Holidays at Tamalpie! This festive season, let Tamalpie bring the cheer to your table!
Whether you’re planning a holiday party, a cozy family dinner, or just a casual night out, we’ve got the flavors to make it unforgettable. Try:
- Zucchini Fries topped with freshly grated parmesan (it’s like it’s snowing!)
- Handcrafted 18″ Pizzas perfect for sharing joy
- Delicious Frozen Pizzas to stock up for cozy nights in
- Seasonal dishes and bold cocktails to elevate every celebration
Visit us in Mill Valley and taste the magic! Call to book your holiday table or event. Happy Holidays from all of us at Tamalpie!
477 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, (415) 388-7437
Sausalito
Poggio Trattoria
Vitello sliced excruciatingly thin and topped with lemon and tonnato sauce is a singular dish in the hands of executive chef Benjamin Balesteri who creates Northern Italian fare using local and Italian ingredients. The bar may be the most hopping in town and is recognized for its killer Negroni. Private dining rooms above the restaurant can accommodate larger parties (10 to 150 guests).
2024 Best of the County for Italian Food and Pizza.
777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771
Angelino Restaurant
Multiple generations of the Ancona family create an authentic Italian eatery featuring dishes like arrosticini which is a find outside of Abruzzo, handmade pastas, and seasonal antipasti that has showcased the cuisine of the Campania region for more than 20 years. Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating, especially popular on a sunny day.
2024 Best of the County for Italian Food and Pizza.
621 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.331.5225
Tiburon
Petite Left Bank
Chef Roland Passot is at it again, opening his latest French café and bistro in downtown Tiburon in mid-September. The day-to-day operations are under the watchful eye of executive chef Justin Minnich who will bring to life classics like escargot en croute, salade Niçoise, moules frites, and beef bourguignon. For now, it is dinner only but a morning menu of composed plates and pastries is in the works and lunch and brunch is expected soon after.
696 Tiburon Blvd, Belvedere Tiburon, 415.910.1010
The Caprice
Enhanced bay views from every seat are just one of many charms after an extensive remodel reworked the entire space. The revamped menu of well-crafted comfort food from land (bone-in filet mignon, French onion omelet) and sea (gnocchi with crab, abalone dore) options features classic cocktails and a wine list that leans towards American, Italian and French bottlings.
2024 Best of the County for Fine Dining.
2000 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, 415.435.3400
Mill Valley
Gravity Tavern
Deemed “upscale and sophisticated ambience” and “cozy and welcoming” by critics, Gravity Tavern is located in Downtown Mill Valley. In addition to Prime Rib Sundays, Tamale Tuesdays, and “Last Thursdays” (a multi-course paired dinnerwith a local winery), Gravity offers brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner experiences that are luxurious yet approachable.
38 Miller Ave, Suite 1, Mill Valley, 415.888.2108
Les Marais
A Parisian style French bakery with three San Francisco locations now calls Marin home. An assortment of take-and-bake favorites like cinnamon buns, butter croissants, and kouign amann, freshly baked items and a “breakfast all day” menu are popular. There is quiche and salad at lunch but those in the know opt for avocado croissant toast, chicken paillarde with fresh herbs, and the Chartreuse cappuccino.
Also check out Buvette du Marais, a new opening in Larkspur at the Marin Country Mart. Don’t miss their freshly baked breads.
2024 Best of the County for Bakeries.
250 A, E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.888.3695
Gravity Tavern
With ingredients suited to reflect modern tastes, American classics like grilled chicken Waldorf salad with pickled grapes, lobster roll with toasted challah and veggie slaw, and a land and sea pasta with house-made egg pasta, pork belly and crab, may have also been familiar fare for passengers of the Mt. Tam gravity car for which this saloon was named. Enjoy them on the popular patio.
2024 Best of the County for Burger, Fine Dining and Steakhouse.
38 Miller Ave, Mill Valley 415.888.2108
Floodwater
Sip a “Gold Rush” (Old Forester bourbon, local honey, lemon) at the room-length bar while noshing on pork belly steamed buns or dive into Shorty’s Tall Reuben in the TV-free front room. Up the coziness factor in the back room as you tuck into a margherita pizza cooked in the wood-fired oven at this spacious Tam Valley/Manzanita tavern. The patio features multiple fire pits.
2024 Best of the County for Burger.
152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.843.4545
Bungalow 44
The normally bustling bar is one of Mill Valley’s hot spots, ideal for savoring a seasonal cocktail or an order for their famous kickin’ fried chicken. The one-dollar happy hour oyster program still operates from 5–6 p.m., Monday–Thursday and the heated outdoor patio is a new hot spot in town.
2024 Best of the County for reader’s choice for Al Fresco Dining and Rest of the Best for Burger.
44 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.2500
Playa
With a chef from Mexico City, Playa’s food offers traditional dishes with modern flavors and presentations. A Little Gem salad sparkles with tomatillo dressing and enchiladas shine from a glossy coating of house made black mole and micro greens. The bar highlights exceptional tequilas and mezcals but the el Slushie and house margarita have legions of fans and are perfect for sipping on the large, heated back patio. Weekend lunch is available.
2024 Best of the County readers’ choice for Mexican Food.
41 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.384.8871
Buckeye Roadhouse
Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs, and chili-lime “brick” chicken are a few of the satisfying comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. The warm dark-wood bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. Heated patio seating offers a moments respite with a fresh espresso and breakfast burrito from the weekday Buckeye Joe Coffee Kiosk out front.
15 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.331.2600
Larkspur
Left Bank Brasserie
Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. An all-day menu features French cuisine utilizing seasonal, local, and organic ingredients, along with an extensive cocktail menu, beer options, and an expertly-curated wine selection. Also, check out Petite en Volant, our new catering menu, and let us bring a lively, exciting Fun and French experience to you!
507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331
Perry’s on Magnolia
Perry’s on Magnolia has the same classic American cuisine, bustling bar and warm service and personality the San Francisco original has always been famous for. Plentiful outdoor dining options – the patio, the front garden or the redwood grove – are in addition to the three cozy indoor dining spaces. It’s bar is a perennial best of the county winner.
2024 Best of the County readers’ choice for Burger and Bar Dining.
234 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.1877
San Anselmo
Creekside Pizza & Taproom
Perry’s on Magnolia has the same classic American cuisine, bustling bar and warm service and personality the San Francisco original has always been famous for. Plentiful outdoor dining options – the patio, the front garden or the redwood grove – are in addition to the three cozy indoor dining spaces. It’s bar is a perennial best of the county winner.
2024 Best of the County readers’ choice for Burger and Bar Dining.
Comforts
Established in 1986, Comforts has a cozy sit-down cafe, serving breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Their large takeout section offers a wide selection of house-made bakery items, seasonal salads, soups, sandwiches and family meals for dinner at home. Besides the famous Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, chicken Okasan (nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans), Korean BBQ flank steak and Wor Won Ton soup. Catering services are also available.
2024 Best of the County for Breakfast.
335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.454.9840
Cucina s|a
Open for lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner six nights a week for the house’s famous homemade pastas, seasonal salads, and wood-fired pizzas that strike a balance between southern Italy and northern California. Full bar and cocktails are available to go or enjoy a tipple on premise at the heated parklet or inside.
2024 Best of the County for Italian.
510 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.454.2942
The Baan Thai Cuisine
Known for its mango sticky rice, crispy corn cakes and The Baan Thai salad, new menu items like fresh spring rolls and steamed dumplings and old favorites such as the tom kha soup entice with fresh flavors and just the right amount of sweet heat. The outdoor patio is heated on chilly days and evenings.
2024 Best of the County readers’ choice for Thai Food.
726 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.457.9470
San Rafael
Cafe del Soul
Healthy options become addictive at this eatery that now has locations in both Tam Junction and San Rafael. Once you stop in for the deliciously fresh quinoa wrap, you’ll want to return to try the chipotle rice bowl. A casual lunch spot and great for takeout, Cafe del Soul also serves smoothies and pressed juices.
2024 Best of the County for Vegetarian/Vegan.
47 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.388.1852
1408 4th Street, San Rafael, 415.457.5400
La Toscana Ristorante & Bar
Family owned and operated since 1985, La Toscana completed an extensive interior and exterior renovation, transforming an already popular San Rafael gathering spot into a place for any occasion. The menu features daily specials and classics like gnocchi and carbonara and an ample selection of wine.
2024 Best of the County for Italian Food.
