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A photo of Barrel House Tavern restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1254)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Sausalito
Booked 29 times today
Barrel House offers a unique farm to table experience in downtown Sausalito which celebrates local seasonal ingredients and sustainability in a beautiful setting. Barrel House focuses on letting the ingredients shine. To this end, Barrel House supports local farmers and organic practices due to their amazing quality as well as being harvested at their peak of ripeness.Barrel House will feature barrel aged and classic cocktails. Its wine menu highlights California winemakers. Barrel House will have rotating local micro brews on tap as well as wines on tap. Additionally, we will be hand crafting our own sodas with seasonal fruits.Barrel House features furniture and woodwork that was handcrafted using reclaimed black walnut and curly maple trees. Every seat in the Barrel House has sweeping views of the Bay and an outdoor deck that sits right over the water.***Please note: Pets are not allowed in the dining room or patio.
A photo of The Lighthouse Bar & Grill restaurant
4.5
Awesome(463)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mill Valley
Booked 5 times today
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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4.3
Awesome(60)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 8 times today
Wilder, founded in 2020, is inspired by our time spent traveling and exploring the outdoors. We've created a sophisticated menu of casual international comfort food that's best shared. Featuring an approachable menu of seafood skillet plates, hearty salads, and delicious meat and vegetable dishes.
A photo of La Toscana Ristorante restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1540)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 32 times today
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.
A photo of Sessions at the Presidio restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1965)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
The name “Sessions” comes from the British term “session beers”. During WWI in England, munitions workers had long breaks often taken at the pub where they enjoyed pints of ale with lunch and lively conversation. Sessions has a unique partnership with Skywalker Ranch in Marin County. Chef receives deliveries from the Ranch of their fruits, vegetables, herbs & olive oil. The meats and seafood served at Sessions are always naturally raised and sustainably harvested. With these ingredients, Chef creates refined and approachable dishes which reflect a sense of the place.Skywalker Ranch has given Sessions access to Skywalker Vineyards Estates with wines from both their Marin County Estate & Chateau Margüi in Provence, France. Take a peek to see the collection and learn more. www.skywalkervineyards.comCheers!
A photo of Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie restaurant
4.0
Excellent(19)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • San Rafael
~Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet Reservations available now! ~ Please reserve a table between 11:30am - 2:45pm to participate. Adults $75ppKids 12+ $50ppKids under 12 $35pp Visit our website at www.redoaksanrafael.com to see all that this brunch will have to offer!Red Oak's executive Chef Norma Zapata is dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences that celebrate the richness of locally sourced ingredients and the culinary traditions of Marin County. Our mission is to provide our guests with unforgettable flavors, impeccable service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where every meal becomes a cherished memory.
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4.7
Exceptional(89)
Price: Expensive
• Filipino • North Beach
Booked 24 times today
Abacá is an airy, atelier-style restaurant with a cool outdoor terrace, whipping up Filipino-Californian cuisine with flair in Fisherman's Wharf. It's the bricks-and-mortar spin off of chef Francis Ang's pop-up Pinoy Heritage. The lively menu is split up into barbecue sticks, noodles and rice, and small to big plates, but its far more nuanced than just that. Flavourful dishes pull from family recipes and are glazed with modern and heritage technique to result in a vibrancy that's hard to come by. It's grounded by local produce. Smoked Bay scallops lead in the seafood pancit, heirloom tomatoes top homemade tinapay bread, chicken skin is glazed in an adobe before hitting the grill and guinea fowl comes slathered with peanut sauce. A truncated list of creative Southeast Asian libations bring it full circle – if you're on the terrace, cool off with the Baguio breeze slushy – a dreamy mix of pandan-infused vodka, coconut and strawberry.
A photo of Tiburon Tavern restaurant
4.3
Awesome(192)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Tiburon
Booked 9 times today
Tiburon Tavern is on a mission to support our community located in the beautiful seaside town of Tiburon. Our menu showcases simple, delicious cuisine; using the finest, fresh, seasonal ingredients many of which are grown by local farmers. From our outstanding patio seating, fireside dining and lively bar atmosphere Tiburon Tavern is the place to be for comfortable surroundings, exceptional value and genuine hospitality.
A photo of Causwells restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(527)
Price: Moderate
• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 41 times today
Causwells is a neighborhood American bistro offering comfort food in San Francisco. Chef Adam Rosenblum's menu features seasonal ingredients, with local and American South influences. The restaurant is praised for its friendly service, great ambiance, and delicious food, including the best smash-style Americana Cheeseburger in the country. Reviewers have repeatedly noted the excellent service, great food, and beautiful space.
A photo of Sociale - San Francisco restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2421)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Presidio Heights
Booked 16 times today
Sociale (say - "SO-SHEE-AH-LAY!") was born in the bistros of Florence and raised here in Presidio heights. Laughter and Italian music are heard floating up from the star-lit, heated patio greeting you from the discreet garden alley below. Families and friends leaving the frenetic pace of the city behind can experience a lighter and decidedly more Italian mood celebrating in our new private dining room, the traditional room or on the patio as the irresistible scents of warm pastas, herb-infused meats, and the sweet honey and nut coated sfingi with vanilla bean gelato shake permeate the surrounding space. Bewitching and eclectic wines from Italy and California complement the weekly changing menus that Chef Julio Mis crafts with joy and delight for our neighborhood friends!
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  • MelissaO
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Went to Wilder SF for Christmas dinner. My wife had the prime rib special and I had the pork chop dinner. Both were amazing. The pork chop had a wonderful sweet and salty flavor—no complaints on anything! We did the roast cauliflower for an app and they were super thoughtful of my allergies and skipped the flash fry since calamari goes in it (seafood allergy) and let us know it would take just a touch longer. Appreciated the safety and communication. We finished with affogato for dessert which is served in a waffle cone. A little twist on a classic. I wouldn’t normally like a waffle cone with it but it made it perfect to split with my spouse who really enjoys that part. Great place. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Wilder SFPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
    4.3
  • Scott
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    As Sessions is now permanently closed, this was our last chance to experience it. 5 Stars all around.
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    Sessions at the PresidioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
    4.5
  • ClaudeVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •106 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I was a little surprised at the clam chowder, which is shellfish in a broth, not the creamy kind I am used to. It was good, but it is a lot of work to separate the clams from their shells, dispose of the shells, then dig out the clams from withinthe broth. Interesting experience! The shrimp risotto was excellent, the Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc accompanied it well, and to finish, the affogato was really nice. Mency was attentive and professional. And we had a perfect table, in the corner overlooking the water. The weather was drizzly and foggy, which the restaurant can't control (I'm sure they wish they could), so I'll try to be back when I can enjoy the view.
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    Barrel House TavernPrice: Expensive• Californian• Sausalito
    4.6
  • juliaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Cozy Outdoor Dining with Excellent Food & Service We had a wonderful dinner here before a show at the Marin Civic, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience. Although it was a busy night and we made a last-minute reservation, we were lucky enough to get a table on the patio. Despite it being December, the outdoor heaters made the space incredibly cozy and comfortable — we didn’t mind the chill at all. The atmosphere was perfect for a pre-show dinner, and the staff, as always, provided excellent service. The food was delicious, and we appreciated the consistent quality that this place is known for. I’d happily dine outdoors again, even on a chilly night, as the heaters and the ambiance made it more than pleasant. Highly recommend for a casual, yet quality dining experience!
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    La Toscana RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Rafael
    4.7
  • Samuel
    San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 7, 2024
    A fun evening with karaoke. The service and food were exceptional. A fun place to dine.
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    The Lighthouse Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Mill Valley
    4.5
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