Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Marin

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Osteria Divino

4.8

4.8 (292)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sausalito

About the restaurant

Osteria Divino offers authentic Florentine cuisine inspired by the finest local, organic, seasonal produce, meat & fish available. We serve an extensive selection of artisan pasta. Located in the local's district offering old world & modern atmosphere. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music nightly and Sunday Brunch. We are a proud member of Marin Organics.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful as always! Loved our waiter. Merry Xmas! Susan

Show de Carnes Brazilian Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (68)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Sausalito

About the restaurant

Bringing the national barbecue of Brazil, where the meat has been raised to the level of art.

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ZEYDYVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Great new restaurant. Reminds me of Eseptus, but perhaps even slightly better. Thank you for a great meal! See you again soon. :)

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (463)

$30 and under

American

Mill Valley

About the restaurant

It all started in 1992, when Annette and Gerner Andresen opened the Lighthouse Café in Sausalito in its present form. The Andresens, both born in Denmark, had recently immigrated to the U.S., and along with them they brought the Scandinavian flair for simplicity, good quality and tasty food. The café has over the years become famous for its breakfast and lunch, with American classics like good old-fashioned burgers and a great selection of omelets, along with Scandinavian classics like Danish Meatballs or Norwegian Salmon. Now with four restaurants, The Bar & Grill offers Brunch Lunch & Dinner.

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Samuel

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

A fun evening with karaoke. The service and food were exceptional. A fun place to dine.

The Caviar Co.

4.9

4.9 (54)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tiburon

About the restaurant

The Caviar Co. Champagne Lounge is nestled in charming downtown Tiburon. Our menu features caviar flights, light bites, and an extensive champagne list to indulge in. Whether you are new to caviar or a seasoned connoisseur, our tasting room has offerings for every palate!

Our tasting room is currently licensed for guests 21+.

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Drusie

Dined 6 days ago

Perfect location for delicious caviar and champagne. Service was exceptional and we liked the feel of the space. Thank you!

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Chianti Cucina - Novato

4.7

4.7 (910)

$30 and under

Italian

Novato

About the restaurant

Chianti Cucina, an Italian restaurant in Novato, welcomes you to our family, where great food, service and atmosphere await you Italian style.
We invite you to our table, offering a casual & memorable experience. At Chianti Cucina, you'll feel like a neighborhood regular, even if you're just visiting us for the first time. Our restaurant is a family friendly venue where you can feel equally at home as a solo diner, as a family, or as a small or large group of friends.

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Ann

Dined 2 days ago

Love this place. Order the calamari calabrese. Can’t get it anywhere else!

The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato

4.6

4.6 (35)

$31 to $50

American

Novato

About the restaurant

Situated in Novato, The Boardroom harks back to the Old Chicago Restaurants, serving as a favorite spot for locals to dine, drink, and socialize. Our menu, crafted from the freshest ingredients, promises to introduce bold and inspiring flavors to your palate. Join us today.

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dan

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful hidden gem in Novato. On Friday and Saturday nights they have a pianist. The atmosphere is very glam! Feels like old Hollywood. Food is wonderful. Service is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Valenti & Co. Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (845)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Anselmo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Valenti & Co, Northern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Farm-fresh Italian Cuisine, thoughtfully sourced local ingredients and wines.

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Joseph

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful warm service. Used to live in northern Italy for years and this reminds me of many good meals I had there in hill towns and Milan. A place to remember and return to.

Amélie Café and Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (51)

$30 and under

French

Fairfax

About the restaurant

the Marin edition of Amelie
with large patio, enjoy our baked organic French goods: croissant baguette tarte
our french chef prepares a farm to table brunch, lunch and dinner
and a wine list curated by French sommelier and winemaker offering many options by the glass and bottle with a focus on French wine

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Sarah

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

Super, we love this little spot of france in fairfax

Insalata's

4.7

4.7 (4060)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

San Anselmo

About the restaurant

Insalata's Restaurant is moving into it's 28th year of the community minded restaurants in San Anselmo. Insalata's receives Bib Gourmand from Michelin for it's 15th year in a row.
Our goal at Insalata's has always been to bring luscious Mediterranean food, gracious service and a warm atmosphere to our diners. For over 28 years we have shared this experience of intimate dining and joyful celebrations in a variety of ways. First and foremost as a fine dining restaurant with our beautiful private Siena room in which to sit and relax and enjoy a meal. We also offer take out dining for those days when time is of the essence, or catered affairs where we bring great food and staff into your home or venue. Our guests have become family and we have grown together in the community in which we all live and work. Everyone at Insalata's is extremely proud to be a part of this extended "village" family.

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SharonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Had a celebration holiday lunch. The meal started out fine, but we got there when they opened. As the restaurant began to fill our server got pretty slammed and they clearly were understaffed. No water refills or any service except providing the food. The food was delicious though.

La Toscana Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1535)

$30 and under

Italian

San Rafael

About the restaurant

We are centrally located off Hwy. 101 in San Rafael, across for the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Marin Civic Center. La Toscana is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant and bar located in Marin County. It was established in 1985 by Paolo Mori, his wife, Marilyn, and Michele Quilici. The owners all grew up in Lucca, Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950s. They wanted to create an atmosphere that reminded them of home – a place where locals would gather to eat, meet friends and family and celebrate with food and wine as every Italian family does. Chef and co— owner Giovanni Racanello joined La Toscana in 1986. Paolo and Marilyn’s daughter, Laura Mori Riella, and youngest son, Michael Mori, joined the La Toscana team in 1992 and 2002, respectively. Paolo loved to make people feel welcome and, just like all the Moris, enjoyed his food and wine and loved to see others do the same. This is the proud tradition that La Toscana carries on.

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CarolVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had great food for dinner and cocktails, and the service was excellent!

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